Ancient Faith Ministries

Mar 13, 2011 • 19 min

Today we're excited to be sharing a recent interview with the roadies from Invisible Children, a non-profit organization that is changing the world. Listen to find out how you can find your place in the world of activism and social justice. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission.

Mar 13, 2011 • 37 min

On today's show we discuss the transition to college and how to make a proper new beginning. Theme song, "Burn Out Bright," by Switchfoot, used by permission.

Mar 13, 2011 • 5 min

While our show on Community is delayed for technical reasons, we have an important message to share about the fate of this year's southern College Conference. Please listen and help OCF out if you can.

Mar 13, 2011 • 50 min

On today's show we recap March for Life, talk about OCF communities with Dn. Robert Miclean, and talk with friends about College Conference. Theme song, "Burn Out Bright," by Switchfoot, used by permission.

Mar 13, 2011 • 40 min

On today's show we discuss Thanksgiving with Fr. John Hopko and hear what you're thankful for. Theme song, "Burn Out Bright," by Switchfoot, used by permission.

Feb 25, 2011 • 49 min

Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 91 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Feb 24, 2011 • 1h 22m

In a very special edition of The Illumined Heart, we have an extensive conversation with His Eminence Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Professor Emeritus in Eastern Orthodox Studies at Oxford University, and Bishop of Diokleia. Metropolitan Ka!istos is widely regarded as perhaps the world’s leading theologian of the Eastern Orthodox Church today. We present the entire interview here but also offer it in bite size pieces below. Kevin Allen's guest host is John Maddex.

Feb 24, 2011 • 8 min

In the first section of our extensive interview with Metropolitan Kallistos, we talk about the state of the Orthodox Church both here and abroad.

Feb 24, 2011 • 26 min

What can Evangelicals and Orthodox learn from each other is the subject of the 2nd section of our interview with His Eminence.

Feb 24, 2011 • 19 min

The Metropolitan is asked about women's ordination and same sex attraction in this section of the interview.

Feb 24, 2011 • 7 min

In this section, Metropolitan Kallistos addresses the question of music adaptation to the culture and modern ears.

Feb 24, 2011 • 14 min

We ask His Eminence about the role of nationalism and ethnicity in the Orthodox Church.

Feb 24, 2011 • 5 min

In part 6 of our interview with the Metropolitan, we ask him to address the future of Orthodoxy and whether he is pessimistic or optimistic.

Feb 20, 2011 • 50 min

Listen to Part 2 of this fascinating concluding conversation between host Kevin Allen and Orthodox priest and occult-specialist, Father George Aquaro.

Feb 19, 2011 • 39 min

In this two-part series, Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen speaks with Eastern Orthodox priest and occult-specialist Father George Aquaro about the attractions and dangers of the metaphysics and practices of what is called the occult. From seemingly benign astrology to ghost-chasing, and Father George speaks extensively about these practices and what is behind them from the Orthodox Christian perspective. Do ghosts and apparitions exist, or are they necessarily demonic? This and other questions will be addressed in this fascinating two-part series you will not want to miss.

Feb 17, 2011 • 34 min

Why do we suffer after becoming Christian? How do we reconcile the suffering of innocent children with a loving God? These and other perplexing and challenging questions are the subject of this episode of The Illumined Heart with guest, poet and writer of The End of Suffering, Scott Cairns.

Feb 15, 2011 • 47 min

Dr. Christine Mangala was raised in India and brought up a devout Hindu. Her family was close to one of India's leading Hindu gurus and teachers. Now an Orthodox Christian writer and teacher, she and Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen speak about whether various aspects of Hindu Yoga are compatible with Christian faith and practice, or whether Yoga should be shunned entirely.

Feb 5, 2011 • 50 min

Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 90 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Jan 29, 2011 • 45 min

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David, which is lesson 89 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Jan 20, 2011 • 40 min

Are converts to Orthodox Christianity dominating the media with their "journey stories" and "fast-paced, high-energy" perspectives, while the more quiet, perhaps lumbering, but deeply-rooted faith of cradle-born Orthodox is obscured in the process? Are traditions and customs being introduced by some convert clergy and laity that feel new and even strange to those with deep Orthodox roots? Is there a growing "cradle - convert gap" in the Orthodox Church in North America? Cradle Orthodox blogger, and writer Janice Bidwell expresses her concerns in this conversation with host Kevin Allen.