In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Dr. David Hajduk talks with Dr. Alexander Harb about his book, The Kingdom of the Heart. Dr. Harb shares insights on Eastern Christian spirituality, including the practice of the Jesus Prayer and the call to inner stillness and transformation. We discuss themes of repentance, heartbrokenness, and trust in God from the Eastern tradition, and explore how these ancient meditations can foster modern personal growth and guide our faith journey. Listeners will discover practical tips for deepening prayer, embracing God’s mercy, and cultivating the “Kingdom of the Heart” in everyday life.Support Our Sponsors-Mother of Divine Grace School - Mother of Divine Grace School was founded by Laura Berquist in 1995 and offers a Catholic, classical approach to distance learning.-Support Our Mission-Donate HereBook an Event-Follow Us On Social Media-Facebook: https://facebook.com/r4hpodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/r4hpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@R4HPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@r4hpodcast-Follow Dr. Alexander Harb-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexanderharb/⏰TIMECODE⏰00:00 Introduction02:36 Start of Interview 03:54 Background of Dr Harb05:58 Understanding Eastern Catholicism vs. Eastern Orthodoxy12:42 How can Easten Catholicism Help Western Culture Today? 19:13 What Traditions The Eastern Catholic Church Kept that the West Lost30:21 Eastern Stages of Conversion 35:59 Importance of Silence in Our Spiritual Lives 40:52 The Spiritual Gaze: Icons and Prayer44:37 Fasting: A Path to Intimacy with God52:57 Acedia: The Noonday Devil 58:35 Modern Day Acedia 64:02 Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's comments on Eastern Catholic Church74:44 Goodbyes
