Ancient Faith Ministries

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 15m

Lynnette contrasts her de-churched Christian friends and their nonsacramental beliefs with the necessity of the Liturgy and community in the Orthodox Christian life. She also talks about the upcoming end of Walking an Ancient Path.

Nov 29, 2023 • 34 min

How do we understand the Parable of the Rich Man (and his barns), when the life of a poor soul is vanishing before our eyes?

Nov 28, 2023 • 3h 5m

The Lord said there is one sin that cannot be forgiven, neither in this life nor in the next: The sin against the Holy Spirit. Fr. Costa will join us this week as we continue our discussion of this verse.

Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 44m

Upon hearing the parable of the rich man who only thought of building himself bigger barns for his crops, Fr Vincent Temirov asks us to consider the ways in which we also worry about gaining wealth and security in this life, rather than striving to build up treasure in heaven. We all have responsibilities in this life, says Fr Vincent, but it is imperative that we “always trust our Father who provides us with every good gift from above” and share what we have been given with those in need.

Nov 23, 2023 • 20 min

Glimpsing the hope of the resurrection, modeled by the insights of one displaced by war.

Nov 21, 2023 • 3h 5m

The Lord's immense power caused confusion among Jewish leaders and his actions evoked consternation. They accused him of using the devil's power to heal. He responded by warning them, and us, about "the sin against the Holy Spirit." But what is that and how do we avoid it?

Nov 17, 2023 • 2h

This episode Dr. Jenkins welcomes back Dr. Joshua Moritz, and as well Dr. William Tighe, who plays a periodically vocal "fly on the wall" for this episode. Our host and guests dive into the question of what were deaconesses, why they were used at some times and some places in the Church, and why the position was discontinued.

Nov 16, 2023 • 2h 24m

Cynthia and Molly are so happy to talk with Father Nicholas Louh on the much needed topic of loneliness, then they introduce you to Olympia Rusu who has an inspiring story of how to pivot and create a life you love.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 57m

On the last Sunday before the start of the Nativity Fast, Fr Vincent Temirov preaches on the parable of the Good Samaritan, read during the Divine Liturgy. The lawyer who asks the Lord Jesus Christ, “Who is my neighbor?” certainly didn’t expect to be told that a Samaritan would also be considered his neighbor. And yet, our Lord challenges him, and us, to share the love of God with any and all who are in need, regardless of ethnic or religious background. Fr Vincent calls on us to examine our hearts for any hardness or unwillingness to pray for or come to the aid of any of our neighbors. “As we see evil in this world increasing,” he says, “our only response can be to show mercy to those around us.”

Nov 15, 2023 • 18 min

One might say that the beauty of the poor is hard to spot. But one would be wrong... because in truth, beauty is the hospitality of holiness for the human being. And where do we find this hospitality more present than in the body of the poor? Take a look into Christine's joyful and deep blue eyes, to see for yourself.

Nov 14, 2023 • 3h 4m

In Matthew chapter 12, the Pharisees increasingly challenge the Lord for what they perceive to be his violations of the Law of Moses. But the Lord defends his actions artfully, and in one healing story, Matthew shows how the Lord makes his rabbinic argument.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 51m

On the local feast of St Vladimir, established at the seminary in 2014 in commemoration of the reception of a portion of our patron saint’s relics, the Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield reviews the legacy of St Vladimir as a missionary saint. Over the course of his life, St Vladimir went from a bloodthirsty pagan king to a deeply committed Christian ruler, determined to spread the True Faith to those in his kingdom. Fr Chad urges us to find and root out the worldly and anti-Christian influences in our own hearts, just as St Vladimir strove to cleanse himself from his early delusions.

Nov 8, 2023 • 54 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr George Stavros on the changing dynamics of parenting, specifically when our children enter adulthood and beyond. Interview includes personal anecdotes, theological perspectives, and clinical insights.

Nov 8, 2023 • 42 min

Orthodox Christians begin Christmas preparations long before the beginning of Advent. Our Lenten disciplines of prayer, almsgiving, and especially fasting are out of step with the surrounding society, including the practices of Western Christians. In this episode we explore these differences and how they prepare us for the celebration of the Incarnation.

Nov 7, 2023 • 22 min

A handful of stories demonstrating how the repentance of the poor and downtrodden offers everyone a glimpse at the doors that lead to peace and life.

Nov 7, 2023 • 3h 8m

Christ thanked the Father for "hiding" his teaching from the "learned and wise" and revealing it to children. Why would God do that if God loves us all and Christ came to save us? Does God prevent some people from understanding?

Nov 1, 2023 • 2h 21m

The Gospel account of the man possessed by a host of demons in the country of the Gadarenes gives us great hope and assurance in the unsurpassed healing power of our Savior, preaches Fr Bogdan Bucur. However, there is another, more hidden message for us to glean from this reading: the so-called “normal” people living in the community near the demoniac were also afflicted by the evil spirits, just in a less obvious way. This is clear from their response to Our Lord’s healing of the possessed man; rather than give thanks and praise, they were afraid of losing their wealth and way of life and asked the Savior to leave. Fr Bogdan calls us each to examine ourselves for our own attachments to sins and unwillingness to trust the Lord.

Oct 31, 2023 • 2h 52m

"The kingdom of heaven suffers violence." For most modern commentators, this is a most enigmatic saying. But for Orthodox Christians this statement is well understood and has always been interpreted in the same way in the history of the Church. What does it mean? Tune in and find out!

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 31m

On the feast of the Great Martyr Demetrios, the Rev. Demetrios Harper makes a clear distinction between love as it is understood in the worldly sense and love from the Christian point of view. To truly understand what real love is, we must look to Christ and His saints. Our Lord Jesus Christ did not seek the affirmation and worship that is His due–He concealed His divinity, denied himself, and took up the Cross. Martyrs like St Demetrios do not seek glory or worldly attention for their love of Christ–they sacrifice everything for their love.

Oct 26, 2023 • 2h 6m

For October, Molly and Cynthia delve into the topic of forgiveness with Corina Gheorghiu (www.passionforhealing.com) and also discuss her sleep coaching methods for the Health Body segment. For Productive Life, Molly talks about re-evaluating her relationship with the internet, and how taking stock of your life can bring so much peace.