Ancient Faith Ministries

Jun 6, 2025 • 4 min

"As pure and virginal nuns, they lived the ascetic life in an unknown monastery near Rome. When a persecution of Christians arose under the wicked Emperor Diocletian, they fled to Campania and settled near the town of Nola. Their holy life could not be concealed, and people from nearby began to come to them for counsel, instruction and help in various trials and sicknesses, and they were finally seized by the pagans and taken for trial. They publicly and freely confessed their faith in Christ. When the judge, Leontius, questioned the holy Archelaïs about the Christian faith, she replied: 'It is by the power of Christ that I overcome the power of the devil and teach the people understanding and knowledge of the one, true God. By the name of my Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, it is given that, through me His servant, the sick find healing.' All three maidens were whipped, flogged with heavy staves, left to languish in prison and finally beheaded. When they were led out to the scaffold, angels appeared to them, which were seen by some of the executioners and inspired such fear in them that they dared not lift up their swords against the holy maidens. They, however, urged the executioners to finish their task. And thus, as lambs, were they beheaded in the year 293, and went to the Kingdom of Christ to rest in eternity and delight in beholding the face of God." (Prologue)

Jun 4, 2025 • 48 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Randa Anderson regarding the potential benefits as well as the potential risks related to gaming, including the incorporation of Orthodox values in the decision-making process

Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 36m

What do we know about the women who followed Christ? They were present for the burial, but later discovered the empty tomb. Were they merely admirers with no significant role in his ministry, except for his burial? What substances did they bring to the tomb and why? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 28, 2025 • 23 min

Fr. Nicolaie shares stories that reflect on loneliness and our need for an encounter with Christ.

May 27, 2025 • 1h 43m

This month, Molly and Cynthia welcome back Corey Hatfield to discuss her new book and some powerful perspective shifts born from suffering and struggle.

May 21, 2025 • 49 min

Meet Amanda Chagnon, mom to three beautiful boys including her youngest, Alexios, who has medical complexities due to a condition called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disease that causes non-cancerous tumors or lesions to grow in the brain and other areas of the body, including the eyes, lung, heart, kidneys, and skin. Amanda shares how motherhood and her nursing background have intertwined, and the blessings and difficulties of homeschooling, especially when caring for a medically complex child. Honest about her struggles, other caregivers may find this conversation refreshing and learn from the ways she has found to manage her internal and external struggles.

May 20, 2025 • 1h 48m

The gospels include a few details regarding the location of the tomb of Jesus. One site has been venerated by pilgrims for literally hundreds of years, but does any historical or scientific evidence support that location as the actual burial place of Christ? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 14, 2025 • 24 min

Fr. Nicolaie shares insights from the community on how God can use times of illness to touch all of us with His mercy.

May 13, 2025 • 2h

Fr. Costas joins us this week as we take a look at the Centurion's statement, Joseph of Arimathea, the burial of Jesus in Matthew's gospel, and more discussion about the soul after death and Christ in Hades. "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

May 7, 2025 • 25 min

Fr. Nicolaie shares the stories of myrrhbearers Sergei and Timothy who came to the mission this week bearing countenances reflecting the joy of the resurrection.

May 6, 2025 • 1h 47m

Christ's powerful death unleashes incredible signs of his divinity, such as the tearing of the Temple curtain, an earthquake, and the raising of people long dead. Jewish authors from the early Church era reported strange omens about the Temple's fate. What does it all mean? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apr 30, 2025 • 54 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Dimitrios Moraitis on the collateral damage that family and friends often endure when a loved one is struggling with substance abuse - and advice on how to establish healthy boundaries and support for their loved ones in recovery.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 54m

After he died on the cross, Christ went to Hades. This was well known in the early Church and remains important in Orthodoxy. But why? Is Hades the same as Hell? Exactly what did Christ accomplish in Hades and why was it necessary? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apr 25, 2025 • 2h 37m

Drs. Jenkins and Moritz are back at it, this week looking at the ancient and honored discipline of Astronomy, and how the ancients were so much closer to reality than so many moderns want to admit. Dr. Moritz on Cambrian Explosion: https://tinyurl.com/MoritzCamb Dr. Jenkins on Byzantine Empire: https://tinyurl.com/LuxchristiByzantium

Apr 16, 2025 • 18 min

Fr. Nicolaie shares insights into Michael's baptism on Lazarus Saturday.

Apr 9, 2025 • 25 min

Brother Luke and Father Nicholaie share snippets of life at the mission, encouraging us to pray like a child, forgive as the Theotokos learned to do, and work towards peace.

Apr 8, 2025 • 3h 23m

What do you really know about the crucifixion of Christ? Was he in despair on the cross? Why was he offered wine and later vinegar? Why did soldiers gamble for his clothes? What was the medical cause of death by crucifixion? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 49m

This month, Cynthia and Molly talk about the humbling and ongoing journey of spiritual growth, focusing on righteousness and forgiveness with Phoebe Farag Mikhail. They also cover reframing Lenten struggles, including pain, suffering, and chronic illness.

Apr 2, 2025 • 46 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Peter Spiro, Director of the GOA National Human Trafficking Awareness Ministry, on who are the traffickers, who are the victims, and what parents need to know to protect their children.

Apr 2, 2025 • 23 min

Fr. Nicolaie looks at the role of faithful fasting and prayer in bringing healing.