Ancient Faith Ministries

Dec 25, 2024 • 18 min

Fr. Nicolaie and Brother Luke reflect on fasting and Christmas in the context of the community.

Dec 24, 2024 • 3h 1m

Continuing our study of Old Testament prophecies about the birth of Christ, we will see how the prophets clearly foretold not only the birth of a human Messiah, but something much more extraordinary: that the Messiah would also be God Himself. "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 20, 2024 • 2h 37m

This episode our intrepid professors review what aspects of the recent Orthodoxy and Education Conference, touching on how Christians dominated the field of science, what theology looks like in an Orthodox school, along with an aside on the "Disney" disease.

Dec 18, 2024 • 24 min

A look at the Gospel reading of the woman who was bent over for many years, through the lens of community members' experiences.

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 39m

This month Cynthia and Molly discuss beauty and order with Presbytera Stacey Dorrance. Pres. Stacey teaches on decluttering and faith in the upcoming Six Weeks to Sanity course starting January 20th 2025.

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 2m

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Peter Jermihov and Kurt Sander, the director and composer, respectively, behind a new memorial choral concert for Fr. Ivan Moody of blessed memory, a world-renowned composer and conductor, a onetime affiliated faculty member of the Institute of Sacred Arts at St. Vladimir’s Seminary, and the founding Chairman of the International Society for Orthodox Church Music. concert tickets can be purchased @https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fr-ivan-moody-memorial-concert-tickets-1060928859779

Dec 17, 2024 • 2h 52m

In this special lesson, we will look at how the ancient Church interpreted Old Testament prophecies that foretold the birth of the Savior. How could anyone know that Jesus was the Messiah? The prophecies were key: they prepared the Jews by telling them what to look for. "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 12, 2024 • 38 min

Pres Melanie shares a framework and some ideas for making connections to Christ's birth and Nativity Season traditions with atypically developing children.

Dec 12, 2024 • 56 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Elizabeth Wysocki, the vice president of a charitable organization headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, called MAKS, which stands for Making a Kid Smile. She also happens to be an Orthodox Christian who would love to see other Orthodox individuals in Northwest Indiana and elsewhere assist with MAKS’ efforts to provide personal-care and comfort items to local foster children in need

Dec 11, 2024 • 24 min

John, a volunteer at the mission, is helping others to see Christ more clearly, even though he himself is legally blind.

Dec 10, 2024 • 2h 51m

The Lord cites a prophecy that was being fulfilled at that very moment: the Jewish leaders were rejecting their Messiah. The early Church remembered this important prophecy, but its significance was greater than mere fulfillment: It signified Christ's divinity as well.

Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 46m

In this homily for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos, Fr Bogdan Bucur emphasizes that the Theotokos, or Mother of God, is not an exceptional figure for us to admire from afar, but an example for us to follow closely in our own lives. Just as she became the living temple that bore Christ, we too are called to become living temples by "becoming pregnant" with the Word of God, allowing it to transform us. While the practical tasks of life are important, they should not overshadow the one thing needful—our connection with God. This feast reminds us to focus on becoming like the Theotokos, Christ-bearers and sanctified vessels of divine glory.

Dec 4, 2024 • 53 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr George Stavros regarding the following question: "Is it possible for parents to get along and send a consistent message to children even when their styles conflict?"

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 8m

Bobby Maddex interviews three representatives of the CrossRoad Institute Summer Program, which is sponsored by the Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology. For more information about CrossRoad and to apply, please visit https://crossroadinstitute.org.

Dec 3, 2024 • 28 min

Fr. Nicolaie tells stories from the community in the context of the week's Gospel readings, encouraging us to keep walking, because when we do so, we walk through the door that is Christ; a door that is already opened to us.

Dec 3, 2024 • 2h 41m

The Lord's pointed criticism of the religious leaders of Israel continues. He enrages his opponents with another devastating critique in the form of a parable. He foretells his own death at their hands and that the "vineyard" entrusted to them will be given to others.

Nov 26, 2024 • 2h 45m

The Lord has cleansed the Temple and now is confronted by the Jewish leaders about the source of his authority to perform such an act. They attempt to trap him but he responds by revealing their hypocrisy and trapping them with the snares that they set for him.

Nov 25, 2024 • 2h 14m

This episode Dr. Jenkins and Dr. Moritz, address a listener's question, and discuss as well the recent Orthodoxy and Education Conference.

Nov 25, 2024 • 2h 29m

Dr. Jenkins drawing from his 40+ years as an educator, discusses ways to improve education at the parish level, from Sunday School to Catechism, employing methods available to any educator.

Nov 25, 2024 • 2h 34m

Dr. Jenkins, author, host of Path to the Academy and Light through the Past podcasts, explores the corruption of the Universities, how they have not only left their foundations as Christian institutions, but actually worked to undermine their first principles, how this change has wrought devastation to Orthodox youth heading off to college, and what can be done to address the problem.