Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Sep 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Chaiyya Chats is a podcast series by DSWA MGOCSM created so that we could have a platform for more in-depth conversations over everyday topics that affect us, especially those in college, on a more personal and practical level. These topics can be struggles that we are currently going through, issues that we face in society today, or just questions about the Orthodox faith. We hope you enjoy this podcast, God bless!

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Recent Episodes

S2E5 Why are youth leaving? | S2:E5

Sep 24, 2025 50m

It is no secret that one of the biggest challenges our Church has faced for years is seeing active members of the youth slowly fall away and leave the Church. In this episode, we are joined by Rev.…

S2E15 Is Vulnerability the key to our faith? | S2:E4

Aug 30, 2025 41m

Let's be real -- being vulnerable is hard. Who can we be vulnerable with? How vulnerable can we be? Should we even bother trying to be vulnerable? Rev. Fr. Samuel Varghese joins us again as we…

S2E3 Balancing Secularism and the Church Pt. 2 | S2:E3

Aug 10, 2025 31m

In today’s increasingly secular society, being openly religious—especially as an Orthodox Christian—can feel isolating, countercultural, or even burdensome. In this episode, Dn. Reuben Thomas -- the…

S2E2 Balancing Secularism and the Church Pt. 1 | S2:E2

Jul 27, 2025 27m

In today’s increasingly secular society, being openly religious—especially as an Orthodox Christian—can feel isolating, countercultural, or even burdensome. In this episode, Dn. Reuben Thomas -- the…

S2E1 Understanding the Relationship with a Spiritual Father | S2:E1

Jul 13, 2025 48m

Having a spiritual father is a key part of our lives that we have begun to hear and speak about more and more in recent years. A spiritual father plays a similar role to parents in shepherding our…

S1E14 Alcohol and Drugs | S1:E14

Jun 18, 2024 20m

The use of alcohol and drugs can be a difficult struggle for us to overcome, especially as we enter college and beyond. Join us as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander gives us insight on facing the temptations of…

S1E13 Confession vs. Counseling | S1:E13

Jun 18, 2024 34m

In our spiritual journeys, we often overlook or under-utilize resources that are available to us, namely counseling and the sacrament of Holy Confession. Join us as Rev. Fr. Teji Abraham gives us…

S1E12 Spiritual Father Relationship | S1:E12

Jun 18, 2024 24m

A spiritual father is an important part of our lives in our journey to the Kingdom. Join us as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander gives us insight on what a spiritual father relationship can look like and how we…

S1E11 Struggles of Lay Leadership | S1:E11

Jun 18, 2024 33m

Being a lay leader in the Church can be extremely rewarding and those leaders have a chance to help drive the ministries of the Church forward. However, there are several struggles that can accompany…

S1E10 Navigating Social Media | S1:E10

Jun 18, 2024 35m

Social media has become a part of our daily lives, and while there are many benefits to using social media, we can also struggle at times with social media usage. Join us as Rev. Fr. Vijay Thomas…

S1E9 The Struggle No One Talks About | S1:E9

Jun 18, 2024 41m

The struggle of lust is something most, if not all, people face. The shame, guilt, and embarrassment surrounding the images and videos we view can result in a struggle that is not discussed enough in…

S1E8 On Oppression and Injustice | S1:E8

Jun 18, 2024 28m

"This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends."-John 15: 12-13Follow us on: - ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠-…

S1E7 Finding the One (Dating and Relationships Pt. 3) | S1:E7

Jun 18, 2024 19m

As many of us are in relationships while we are in college (and even in high school), there are certain struggles that we face in those relationships. Join us as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander addresses the…

S1E6 Unhealthy Relationships (Dating and Relationships Pt. 2) | S1:E6

Jun 18, 2024 23m

As many of us are in relationships while we are in college (and even in high school), there are certain struggles that we face in those relationships. Join us as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander addresses the…

S1E5 Attraction and Lust (Dating and Relationships Pt. 1) | S1:E5

Jun 18, 2024 25m

As many of us are in relationships while we are in college (and even in high school), there are certain struggles that we face in those relationships. Join us as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander addresses the…

S1E4 Inter-Faith and Inter-Denominational Relationships | S1:E4

Jun 18, 2024 39m

While in college (and even in high school), many of us enter into relationships with people of different backgrounds and faiths. Join us as Dn. Rajiv Hatcher shares his experiences on how to navigate…

S1E3 Fear and Anxiety in Isolation | S1:E3

Jun 18, 2024 26m

As the whole world is dealing with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the struggles of living in isolation only continue to grow. Join us as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander talks about the emotions that can…

S1E2 Understanding Tragedy and Free Will | S1:E2

Jun 18, 2024 45m

How do we understand and overcome tragedy in our lives? Especially in the dangerous and difficult world we live in today, how do we view the tragedies that we all have to deal with? Join us as Dn.…

S1E1 Family Pressures | S1:E1

Jun 18, 2024 32m

What are some pressures we struggle with from our family and what is the best way to deal with them? Join us as Rev. Fr. Mat Alexander gives us insight on how we should approach this topic. Follow us…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Chaiyya Chats have?

Chaiyya Chats has published 19 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

Is Chaiyya Chats still active?

Chaiyya Chats is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.

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