In today’s episode, we chronologically revisit the past few months, diving into requested topics and personal reflections.Key Topics Covered:Listener Engagement:Share your topic suggestions for future episodes. Your input is highly valued.Personal Stories:The story of my friend John: a nickname he gave me, his passing, and the loss of another community friend.Reflections on death, rebirth, and change.Feast of the Transfiguration:The significance of the Transfiguration and its impact on my life.Insights from the Orthodox Study Bible, including:The Transfiguration as a theophany— a divine manifestation of Christ.The concept of deification, where Christians become more like God, as explained by St. Peter.Language Insights:Understanding the words "metamorphoo" and "metamorphosis" and their meanings in the context of the Feast of the Transfiguration.Biblical Readings:The epistle and gospel readings associated with the Feast of the Transfiguration.Personal Reflections:How the Transfiguration narrative resonates with my near-death experience 10 years ago.Perspectives on life’s feasts and fasts, learning what truly matters.Patreon Update:Status of the Patreon community and reasons for refunding subscribers.Life Updates:From septic system failures to assisting a farm animal sanctuary.Monastic life and learning from holy men.My experience of being in a coma and finding gratitude.Join us for deep reflections on life, death, and the Feast of the Transfiguration, inspired by an audience request. Your continued support and engagement are appreciated. Have a blessed day and week ahead. Thank you and God bless.~Like & Follow on Social Media or connect via email!Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowthInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/allaroundgrowthEmail:  allaroundgrowth@gmail.comTelegram Group Chat: https://t.me/allaroundgrowthTwitter:  https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowthFacebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowth~Discussion Links:μεταμορφόω / metamorphoo - https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/articles/index.php?view=article&aid=35968Orthodox Study Bible - https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-orthodox-study-bible-ancient-faith-edition-hardcover-ancient-christianity-speaks-to-todays-world/St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church - https://www.saintgeorgeakron.org/Whispering Acres Animal Farm Sanctuary - https://www.whisperingacressanctuary.com/St. Gregory Palamas Monastery - https://www.goarch.org/-/st-gregory-palamas-monasteryPatristic Nectar Publications - https://patristicnectar.org/Support the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth