Ancient Faith Ministries

Sep 20, 2023 • 38 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Stavros Akrotirianakis on the personal and communal aspects of inter-racial & inter-ethnic relationships and their impact on parish life

Sep 19, 2023 • 2h 39m

This instruction by the Lord to the disciples led St. John Chrysostom to make a lengthy comment about his personal experience as a priest. He repeatedly blessed the congregation but his blessing of “peace” was not returned by them.

Sep 19, 2023 • 2h 1m

In this homily from the Rev. Dn Dr Vitaly Permiakov, we are called to remember and be mindful of our need for salvation. It is sometimes easy to lose sight of this fact, especially if we are closely involved in service to the Church. Dn Vitaly encourages us to continually call on God and to take up our crosses in humility as we journey towards His Kingdom.

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 34m

Following the Divine Liturgy, for the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, Primate of the OCA, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon addressed the student body for the opening of the academic year. In his address, His Beatitude called on students to follow the example of Christ’s Most Pure Mother, filling themselves “with the sacrifice of prayer, songs, and praise offered unto the God of all.”

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 46m

On the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, Primate of the OCA, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon calls us to look to the example of all the righteous forebears in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ, culminating in the person of His Mother, the ever Virgin Mary. His Beatitude encourages the faithful to act as gardeners and “contribute to the upkeep of paradise… by making ourselves receptive to God, and this receptivity is exemplified by the practice of humility.”

Sep 14, 2023 • 12 min

The Church lifts up the Cross of Christ as Her victory, vehicle of salvation, and even Her beauty, but we often forget that our own crosses can share the power of Christ's. Listen as she draws encouragement for caregivers from the hymns which exalt the Lord's Sacrifice on the Cross.

Sep 12, 2023 • 3h 2m

The Lord bluntly described the challenging circumstances the disciples faced when he sent them out to preach. They were to take no money and no extra clothing. "Freely you have received, freely give." How were they to live, and why did the Lord give these instructions?

Sep 8, 2023 • 4h 1m

In this episode Dr. Jenkins Welcomes Dr. David Williams (deacon David) and Dr. Evan Getz to Path to the Academy. Professors Williams and Getz teach at St. Katherine's Orthodox University in San Diego and together discuss what makes St. Katherine's a great school.

Sep 7, 2023 • 4h 42m

Bill teaches how parishes can substantially improve their stewardship campaigns and results by using successful approaches to increase generosity and tithing in their local communities.

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 25m

Most people experience some fear of death. In this episode, I look first at "fear of the unknown" (exploring scriptures that might apply) and then at "fear of the known." I hope this helps alleviate some fears.

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 35m

In the first of a short series on the Orthodox Christian approach to death and burial, Lynnette considers the Church’s emphasis on the remembrance of death and looks at changes in the wider Christian world in the ways we remember and honor the dead.

Sep 6, 2023 • 48 min

Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries speaks with Hieromonk Fr. Basil and Hieromonk Archdeacon Sergius of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia USA. They are here today to tell us about the new church the monastery is building and how you might be able to help. If you would like to help please go to; Church donation page: https://www.holycross.org/pages/new-church Video #1, “Let the Walls of Jerusalem Be Builded”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjDsuvUIPec

Sep 5, 2023 • 2h 51m

As we conclude this remarkable set of ten miracle stories, we meet two blind men who persist in crying, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" and a deaf and mute man who cannot express himself at all. Who is truly blind and truly deaf? The Fathers offer their spiritual insights.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 34m

Listen to the final of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 53m

The story of the rich young man who approached Jesus is told several different ways in the Gospels. The Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield identifies the main theme which unifies the various versions: although the rich young man thought he had done everything he needed to do to please the Lord, he was actually missing the most important thing–total dedication of himself and his life to God.

Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 27m

This month, Cynthia and Molly present the second half of their interview with Corey Hatfield under their Peaceful Mind segment. Then, Cynthia talks about her newest favorite thing, infused water! And last, Molly helps our young adults going back to school with tips she wished she knew in her college days.

Aug 29, 2023 • 2h 54m

The call of St. Matthew seems odd to us. He was doing his job and suddenly left everything to follow Christ. Other disciples also responded suddenly and inexplicably. Did they have free will? What brought on such a reaction? What about the responsibilities they left behind?

Aug 28, 2023 • 30 min

Notes from the underground, written by Brother Luke.

Aug 23, 2023 • 3h 28m

Here's the fourth of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.

Aug 23, 2023 • 39 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Elias Dorham, whose doctoral work focused on the theological and liturgical perspectives on Orthodox marriage. Fr Elias offers practical advice for couples who desire to grow together in Christ.