Episode 47: Modes of Combat

Episode 47: Modes of Combat

From Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden by Exodus 90

November 18, 2025 · 12 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Bishop Netras's transition from a peaceful desert life to the challenges of being a bishop in the city, emphasizing the need for new spiritual practices.

Abba Netras thrived in the desert. Life was simple. His soul was at peace. Then the Church called him to be a bishop in the city. Suddenly his quiet life was over. How did Bishop Netras respond? This week, we see that true discernment means recognizing when your old routines no longer serve you—and having the courage to enter new modes of spiritual combat. __________ This January, take up the example of the Fathers and embrace a life of prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. Leave behind the pharaohs and idols that keep you enslaved and take up the journey to the promised land. Join tens of thousands of men from all around the world for the Exodus 90 Challenge. We start January 5th, 2026. Download the Exodus 90 app or visit exodus90.com to learn more. Visit desertfathers.com to join our email newsletter for updates and reflections. __________ We owe a special thanks to our partners. Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden is... • 🦉...written by Bishop Erik Varden. You can follow Bishop Varden on his blog • 🎥 ...produced by EWTN • 🧡...and brought to you by Exodus 90. Download the Exodus 90 app today ! ________

People in this episode

Host: Bishop Erik Varden

Topics covered

  • spiritual combat
  • discernment
  • asceticism
  • prayer
  • fraternity

Keywords

  • Bishop Netras
  • spiritual combat
  • discernment
  • Exodus 90
  • desert fathers

Sponsors

Exodus 90

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EWTN

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