Ep. 397 - Brotherhood, Temptation, and the Cost of Isolation, with Fr Hans Jacobse
21 January 2026

Ep. 397 - Brotherhood, Temptation, and the Cost of Isolation, with Fr Hans Jacobse

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In this episode, we sit down with Father Hans Jacobse to discuss the crisis facing men today, and why isolation, secrecy, and private struggle are not compatible with the Orthodox life. Fr Hans started the St Paisios Brotherhood where men have been able to have a safe brotherhood for many years now. We explore the role of brotherhood in confronting temptation, forming men for marriage and family, and grounding masculine identity in the life of the Church.

This conversation addresses pornography, marriage, community, and the unique role Orthodox brotherhood plays in forming whole men capable of serving their families, parishes, and the world.

For more on this, go here: https://www.stpaisiosbrotherhood

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