Ancient Faith Ministries

Dec 8, 2017 • 1h 21m

Tasya interviews Michelle Ibrahim, a grad student in theology who recently became the youth director in the same parish where she was raised. Michelle and Tasya talk about the importance of embracing your parish-even when you're a young adult. They discuss the importance of developing strong relationships in the Church, getting involved in the various ministries offered in the Church, but most importantly, maintaining a spiritual life.

Dec 1, 2017 • 1h 21m

Dr. Constantinou concludes her series of special lessons by praising the good, hard working clergy who serve our the Church.

Dec 1, 2017 • 36 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis talks with Dr. George Stavros on the reasons we choose our spouse, often based on the following factors: the familiar, the compensatory, and the redemptive.

Nov 23, 2017 • 1h 45m

One of the extremely complicated issues with which Orthodox parents must contend these days is that of homosexuality. How do we talk to our kids about same-sex desires and relationships and how do we do so with the sensitivity, nuance, and frankness that the topic requires? At the request of Carole Buleza, the Director of the Antiochian Department of Christian Education, Bobby Maddex once again interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis, an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, about how to talk about marriage, intimacy, and homosexuality with your children. This is part two!

Nov 21, 2017 • 1h 29m

"But whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant"- Matthew 20:26 The All-Stars series continues with guest Athena Vlamis, a senior at Kennesaw State University and Georgia District Student Leader for OCF. In this podcast, Tasya and Athena talk about Athena's leadership role in a new Pan-Orthodox initiative, the Connect Conference. The college seniors also discuss servant leadership, using our talents for the glory of God, the role of young adults in the church, the foundation OCF has laid in their lives, the importance of living as an Orthodox in day-to-day life, and more.

Nov 17, 2017 • 1h 2m

Dr. Constantinou talks about what will happen to a clergyman who is corrupt, and what if he repents of his sins?

Nov 10, 2017 • 1h 34m

OCF Student Podcast Assistant Nathan Jekel is joined by Maria McClatchey and Andrew Abboud to discuss St. Matthew's account of Peter walking on the water and what it means for our Christian lives. Also in this episode, Nathan, Maria, and Andrew give a preview of the topics that they will be discussing on the program throughout the remainder of the academic year and ask listeners to send in questions to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/**/.

Nov 3, 2017 • 35 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Melissa Tsongranis. Educated and trained in child development, Melissa shares insights on how families and parishes can cultivate a strong spiritual foundation in young children.

Nov 3, 2017 • 1h 10m

Dr. Constantinou reflects on the failure to guard oneself against temptation that leads to a corrupt clergy, from On the Priesthood, Book 6 by St. John Chrysostom.

Nov 2, 2017 • 38 min

Fr Alex interviews Presvytera Melanie DiStefano on the rewards and challenges of raising a special needs child. She offers observations on how parishes can welcome families with special needs and advice on how families can feel more at ease in community life.

Oct 30, 2017 • 3h 6m

Bill is joined by influential attorneys Charles Ajalat and Eric Namee to talk about living a purposeful life as a layman in the Church. They also talk Church and State, and the future of the Orthodox Church in the United States.

Oct 20, 2017 • 19 min

Unsure what to do during your spring break this year? Tasya and OCF Real Break Student Leader Anna Sobchak discuss OCF's alternative spring break trips: Real Break. They consider the importance of these trips in a college student's career, and also discuss fundraising ideas and what's new for Real Break in 2018.

Oct 17, 2017 • 37 min

Original guilt, immaculate conception, the Filioque, papal authority: Sometimes it can be difficult to explain the differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. OCF Student Media Leader Tasya Lysack and Fr. Brendan Pelphrey will be speaking about other Christian denominations for the next few episodes of Orthodox Apologetics, and today they discuss the answers to common questions our peers might ask us about the differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism.

Oct 3, 2017 • 1h 59m

Dr. Alice-Mary Talbot presented the 4​th annual Father John Meyendorff Memorial Lectu​re at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary on Friday, September 15​, 2017.​ ​Her presentation, titled, Varieties of Monastic Experience in Byzantium, 800–1453, opened a window into Byzantine monasticism that revealed a culture as rich and diverse as the personalities of the monks and nuns who embraced it.​ She highlighted the many ways one could be a Byzantine monk or nun, and the continuous tensions in Byzantium between the eremitic (solitary living) and coenobitic (community living) forms of monasticism.

Oct 3, 2017 • 24 min

What if there is not an Orthodox school in your region, and public school is simply not an option? Is Catholic school a viable alternative? Bobby Maddex interviews Zach Cunningham, the principal of St. Mary Magdalen School in Everett, Washington, to find out.

Oct 3, 2017 • 31 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Peter Schweitzer, a board member of Most Holy Theotokos: Rescuer of the Perishing, which is an Orthodox assisted living facility. Today he is here to talk about a different but related topic—namely, the proper Orthodox response to the prospect of one’s own death.

Oct 3, 2017 • 52 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis about his new eBook 13 Reasons Why We Must Engage with our Teens, which is a fascinating examination of the recent Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.

Oct 3, 2017 • 22 min

Over 19 trillion gallons of water has fallen on greater Houston since Hurricane Harvey touched land. 52 inches of rain which is unprecedented in the state of Texas. Local officials in Texas have reported at least 30 confirmed and suspected flood-related deaths. Fr. Joseph Huneycutt joins us from Houston to talk about the disaster and the impact on Orthodox churches in the region. Antiochian Fund IOCC Fund

Sep 26, 2017 • 33 min

Fr. Alex speaks with Fr. Christopher Flesoris, Pastor at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Roseville, CA. Fr. Christopher shares the story of his Presvytera Kristen, who reposed in the Lord in 2014, leaving two young children. The conversation touches upon the evolving dimension of loss, how children are impacted by the loss of a parent, and the role our Orthodox faith and parish communities play in times of bereavement.

Sep 19, 2017 • 31 min

Fr Alex interviews Joseph Vulopos, a High School teacher and founder of Aevidum, a teen depression awareness group.