🏜️ Welcome to Desert Fathers in a Year, Episode 16: The Monk and the Actress

In this powerful episode, we follow the story of Abba Pambo, a Desert Father whose unexpected encounter with an actress in Alexandria reveals deep lessons in compassion, humility, and spiritual zeal. Moved to tears, Pambo reflects on the tragic loss of a soul — and his own lack of passion to please God as fervently as she strives to please the world.

We’ll explore how his friendship with St. Athanasius connected the charismatic Desert Fathers with the wider Church and why Pambo’s response offers a timeless model of pastoral care. Through this story, we unpack the Desert Fathers’ wisdom on compunction, intercession, and speaking truth in love.

In this episode:
✨ Pambo’s emotional reaction and what it reveals
✨ The connection between Athanasius and the Desert Fathers
✨ How Christian correction begins with compassion, not condemnation
✨ Lessons in humility from those we least expect
✨ Redirecting desire and longing toward God

Why Watch?
This episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and embrace a deeper sense of empathy in your faith life — perfect for anyone drawn to Christian spirituality, early Church wisdom, and the Desert Fathers.

Available On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

We owe a special thanks to our partners. Desert Fathers in a Year is...

• 🦉...written by Bishop Erik Varden. You can follow Bishop Varden on his blog.

• 🎥 ...produced by EWTN

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