Ancient Faith Ministries

Apr 1, 2025 • 2h 17m

The mocking of the Lord is something we can all relate to, but in Christ's case additional cruelty was intentionally added to the already humiliating and excruciating crucifixion process. Why do the Scriptures say that Christ "become sin" for us or "become a curse" for us? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 26, 2025 • 28 min

Fr. Nicolaie shares experiences that are helping the community to "water the dying plants" in their midst, embracing resurrection instead of neglecting it.

Mar 25, 2025 • 2h 24m

Determined to put Jesus to death, the Jewish leaders take him to Pilate who seems reluctant to condemn him. Is that historically accurate? Judas throwing the money into the Temple was a legal maneuver to reverse the conviction. How? Join us for the details! "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 21, 2025 • 2h 38m

Having weathered the Holidays, flu and chest colds, the start of another academic term, and scheduling hurly-burly, our intrepid Professors are back at, this time in an episode that had no fixed agenda (and thus not purpose or end). For Dr. Jenkins Byzantine course see here: https://tinyurl.com/LuxchristiByzantium And Dr. Moritz's article on AI here (https://tinyurl.com/JMoritzAI) and on Lord Kelvin here (https://tinyurl.com/MoritzKelvin)

Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 3m

Meet Jeremy Swartz, a recent addition to the Center for Family Care team as the On Behalf of All Grant Assistant Director. Jeremy brings his experience in project management, studies in philosophy and theology, and lived experience as a caregiver of a child with disabilities to our ministry. Listen as he shares how life with his family and their unique journey has taught him to pivot on his paternal expectations into a position of embracing, accepting, and doing the daily work of creating connections with and for his daughter.

Mar 19, 2025 • 23 min

Mar 18, 2025 • 2h 24m

The Jewish Trial of Christ presents many questions: Who was there and why did they have authority? Was the trial valid or violate Jewish law? Why did Jesus speak after first remaining silent? On what charge does the trial begin, then on what charge is he finally convicted? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 12, 2025 • 27 min

The community explores the beauty of God's forgiveness as it meets us in our messiness.

Mar 11, 2025 • 3h 55m

As the Lord waited for his betrayer to arrive He spent agonizing hours in prayer. Was Jesus afraid to die and what does it mean if He was? Judas betrayed the Lord with a kiss, but what kind of kiss? Why was identification even necessary? Lots more questions! Great answers! "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 6, 2025 • 26 min

Fr. Nicolaie explores the truth that hunger, if met with kindness, heals deep gulfs between us and creatively brings about unity.

Mar 4, 2025 • 3h 47m

The events of the Last Supper raise many questions: when it occurred, the type of bread used, the announcement of betrayal, whether Judas received communion and why Christ didn't identify Judas as the traitor. All these and more will be answered! "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 27, 2025 • 52 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Theo Nikolakis, CIO of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, on positive internet usage, child safety, and related software for families.

Feb 26, 2025 • 24 min

Fr. Nicolaie encourages the community to be faithful to the work that God has prepared for them, specifically acts of mercy, and to do so with joy, unlike the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Feb 25, 2025 • 3h 44m

The Passion narrative begins with the betrayal by Judas, who remains an enigmatic figure in history. What do we know about him and what motivated him to deny Christ? We will also discuss the anointing of Christ by a mysterious unnamed woman. Why is this event significant? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 19, 2025 • 43 min

Pres Melanie speaks with Marissa Eliades, the cofounder of the Like a Daisy Foundation in memory of her sister Samantha Eliades, who had Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Samantha passed away, unexpectedly, on September 28, 2023. Marissa shares the origins of her family's journey with special needs in the church, beginning with participation in the Challenge Liturgies for families with disabilities established at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church of Port Washington Roslyn Heights, NY; the development of Project SAM, a ministry which seeks to reconnect people who are isolated with special needs and their families with their Faith Tradition; and most recently, her family's establishment of the Like a Daisy Foundation which offers support and life-changing experiences to the special needs community.

Feb 19, 2025 • 22 min

Padre Roberto and Fr. Nicolaie encourage us to take this Triodion season to prepare our hearts to say YES! to Christ, just as members of the community are doing.

Feb 18, 2025 • 3h 32m

The Last Judgment is among the most stark and thought provoking passages in the Bible. We are forced to ponder how we will fare on that day when we stand before Christ and are judged. On what basis will we be judged? What lessons should we learn from this gospel passage? "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 16, 2025 • 1h 36m

This month, Molly and Cynthia introduce you to one of the Filled With Less members, Pippa Simou. Pippa is an ADHD coach and a wealth of knowledge and encouragement.

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 40m

On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the Very Rev. Dr. Alexander Rentel emphasizes the profound significance of Christ’s presence, highlighting that He is not only the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel but also a light to all nations; the meeting of the Lord there in the temple is our meeting here. He urges us to recognize Christ in our midst, particularly through one another, as each person is a reflection of the divine. Fr Alexander reminds us that while we can and will encounter Christ, we must allow this encounter to transform us in order to attain salvation.

Feb 12, 2025 • 22 min

Father Nicolaie shares stories of the prayers of community members, and reflects on the value of their prayers for the entire community.