Ancient Faith Ministries

Dec 2, 2021 • 40 min

Bobby Maddex is joined by Hollie Benton and Fr. Paul Hodge to discuss the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative and its upcoming peer learning & BootCamp sessions for leadership development. Listeners who are interested in joining the upcoming cohorts can learn more and register at the OCLI website.

Dec 2, 2021 • 5h 24m

On December 1st, the United States Supreme Court will hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This Mississippi case could overturn, refine, or re-affirm Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. Join Bill Marianes live with three special guests to discuss theological, legal, outreach, and ministry perspectives on this important event

Dec 1, 2021 • 29 min

Bobby Maddex is joined by Dn. Andrei Psarev to discuss the upcoming "Links between Times: Conclusions and Perspectives" Conference taking place in Belgrade, Serbia from November 22–26, 2021. The aim of the conference is to make sense of processes connecting the past and present of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Interested listeners can learn more and register from the conference at the ROCOR Studies website. You can also learn more at the conference Facebook page.

Nov 30, 2021 • 22 min

Listen to reflections about what makes life rich, from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Nov 30, 2021 • 3h 25m

Fr. Costas joins us once more with another list. This time it is 50 Ways to Fight Temptation. We will also continue to discuss more "random questions from listeners" on subjects such as our relationship with the non-Chalcedonian (i.e., "Oriental Orthodox") Churches.

Nov 28, 2021 • 1h 3m

For their November FWL Show, Cynthia and Molly welcome guests Dr. Ioana Popa and Dr. David Pawsat to talk about Rituals of Renewal and gut health, and offer encouragement for getting back on track when your plans get derailed.

Nov 27, 2021 • 9 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis offers a book review and encouragement to consider using this workbook during the upcoming Advent season.

Nov 25, 2021 • 43 min

Frederica reads from and reflects on St. Basil the Great's writings on praying without ceasing.

Nov 25, 2021 • 1h 46m

Bobby Maddex interviews Benedict Sheehan and Lydia Given about Benedict's new composition out on Capella Records, simply titled, "Vespers". Together they discuss the creative process, inspiration, and development of this beautiful project as well as a unique perspective on American Orthodox music. Listeners can learn more and find links to purchase or stream the album at the Capella Romana website.

Nov 23, 2021 • 3h 5m

When we speak about salvation, exactly what are we being saved from? Why did Jesus have to die? Why couldn't God just forgive us? Will we sin in the next life? If repentance means to change your mind, what does it mean that we continue to sin?

Nov 19, 2021 • 16 min

Frederica is in the car today with two friends and struck up a conversation with one of them about her trip to Rome. They had so much to talk about, it is divided into two parts with part 1 today and part 2 next week.

Nov 19, 2021 • 4 min

We are walking with Frederica in a shopping mall today only to be bombarded by inappropriate images from a certain famous store.

Nov 19, 2021 • 5 min

Today Frederica is in her car on the way to a speaking engagement. While we are thinking about the Dormition of the Theotokos, Frederica reflects on an aspect of our mortality that is very comforting.

Nov 19, 2021 • 8 min

An informal chat with the wives of two priests from Western Rite parishes in the Antiochian Archdiocese.

Nov 19, 2021 • 8 min

Frederica's home parish recently hosted the regional Parish Life Conference and she took the opportunity to give thanks for the warm reception given her and Fr. Gregory when they came into Orthodoxy January 30, 1992.

Nov 19, 2021 • 9 min

Today Frederica is in Spokane and has an enlightening visit with a Coptic monk. Don't miss his intoned prayer at the end!

Nov 19, 2021 • 7 min

Frederica is in Spokane again for today's episode and chats with icnonographer Heather Kochamma Durka.

Nov 19, 2021 • 10 min

Frederica reflects on how music can penetrate through the fog of advanced years and even senility to focus our minds on the worship of God.

Nov 19, 2021 • 6 min

Well, today Frederica isn't at the "Corner of East and Now", but she is at the corner of Taco Bell and K-Mart. You know the place.

Nov 19, 2021 • 13 min

Is there a consistent morality or ethical system planted in human beings? If so, why doesn't this sytem include the protection of baby girls?