Ancient Faith Ministries

Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 21m

From "The Life of St. Nina, Equal of the Apostles & Enlightener of Georgia, with the Service," published by Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY, 1999.

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 6m

From "A Select Library of Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church." Edited by Philip Schaff and Henry Wace. Second Series, Volume V, 1893. Repr., Peabody: Hendrickson, 1999. Access online at: https://ccel.org/ccel/schaff/npnf205/npnf205.xii.iii.html

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 29m

The Christian life is a path of repentance, but lots of us carry negative attitudes about repentance and confession. In this episode, Lynnette discusses the Fathers’ life-giving understanding of repentance and the baggage we carry

Jan 25, 2023 • 16 min

Presvytera Melanie reflects on Gospel accounts of inclusion (and exclusion) of people with disabilities, and whether or not there is "anything new under the sun" in our churches today.

Jan 24, 2023 • 2h 54m

Cynthia and Molly discuss practicing joy with Tasoni Phoebe Farag Mikhail, explore the connection between our physical health and relationships, and look at ways overcome procrastination.

Jan 24, 2023 • 3h 5m

Why was Christ tempted after baptism? What does his temptation teach us about our baptism, the devil and spiritual warfare? Fr. Costas will be joining us!

Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 52m

In his sermon for the great feast of Theophany, the Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield emphasizes the significance of water in the scriptures, and how it appears again and again as an instrument in God’s saving actions towards creation and humanity. All of creation is touched and healed by the blessed water of baptism, and Fr Chad exhorts us all to take part and glorify God.

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 55m

The Gospel narrative about the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ contains many elements for our meditation and reflection. Among these, the Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield asks the listener to consider two questions: What do we mean when we pray, Most Holy Theotokos, save us? What is the significance of the continuous recurrence of bread as a theme in the history of God’s plan to bring about salvation for the human race?

Jan 18, 2023 • 39 min

Fr Alex Goussetis interviews Presvytera Kerry Pappas on the nuances from the perspectives of both the parental in-laws and the young married couple.

Jan 17, 2023 • 3h 13m

A Deeper Look at the Baptism of Christ: Important theology is revealed and heresies are refuted by this event. The Father's voice shows fulfillment of the most perplexing Old Testament events. Other mysteries are also revealed about the Holy Spirit and our own baptisms.

Jan 16, 2023 • 19 min

Scarborough is the eastern part of Toronto where St. John the Compassionate has a church and a mission, called Good Neighbours.

Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 56m

On the Sunday of the Fathers, Dn Vitaly Permiakov reminds us to consider why the Gospel reading lists all the names of the ancestors in the flesh of Christ, including those who lived more obscure, or in some cases, questionable lives. How does the Lord call us, also deeply imperfect people, to participate in his salvation of the human race? How are we to become part of his family, a new and consecrated humanity?

Jan 15, 2023 • 1h 42m

From “An Extraordinary Peace: St. Seraphim, Flame of Sarov” by Archimandrite Lazarus (Moore), pp. 112-138, published by Anaphora Press, 2009 (anaphorapress.com). To learn more, visit the Father Lazarus Moore Foundation (frlazarusmoore.com).

Jan 12, 2023 • 42 min

Lucy and Chase talk about how they are coping with the last year struggling with a miscarriage, fertility tests and challenges, dealing with insensitive comments about family life, how they deal with the unknown in regards to their family future, and how one specific line from the Cherubic Hymn gives them hope for whatever their future may hold, all between juggling Lucy's band, her day job, and Chase's naval position.

Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 48m

In this homily given on the feastday of St Herman of Alaska, The Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield relates anecdotes and personal details about the life of St Herman, passed down by generations of native Alaskans. Although he was a humble man who never assumed the priesthood, St Herman’s impact on the indigenous populations in Alaska and on American Orthodox churches cannot be understated.

Jan 10, 2023 • 3h

The Baptism of Christ raises so many questions. First, why is this feast called Epiphany and Theophany? Why is this event considered a "big deal" in Orthodoxy when it is barely even mentioned by other Christians? Since baptism is for the forgiveness of sin, and John's baptism was for repentance, why was Christ baptized at all? Join us for the first Search the Scriptures of 2023 as we discuss these and other important historical, biblical and theological questions.

Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 48m

As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, the gospel reading of the parable of the wedding banquet appears for our contemplation. Fr Alexander Rentel counsels us to consider who we are most like in this story - are we the preoccupied farmers tending to their fields, the busy husband or wife preferring to stay home with a spouse? And furthermore, how are we to relate to the poor, the blind, the maimed, the lame - those in the highways and hedges?

Jan 9, 2023 • 23 min

Stories shared by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Jan 7, 2023 • 24 min

From "Select Sermons", by Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow, published in 1873 by Joseph Masters, London, and available in digital format for free through Google Books.

Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 37m

Where we place our attention tells about what we value and love. In this fallen world, it is very easy to give our attention away to people or institutions, only to realize that none of these can really fulfill us. Fr Alexander Earl calls us to re-focus on Christ, to patiently trust him to grant us the eyes to see his care and love for us, and to understand that our true fulfillment is in him.