Ancient Faith Ministries

Nov 10, 2021 • 8 min

Frederica is outside of the ornate (and a bit tattered) Muvico theatre near Baltimore in today's episode.

Nov 10, 2021 • 8 min

In her debut podcast, Frederica invites us into the back seat of her car to listen in on a conversation she is having with her husband, Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green about catechumens. Feel free to listen, but don't make them miss their turn.

Nov 9, 2021 • 4h 1m

In this touching two-hour remembrance, Kevin Allen welcomes three friends who knew Fr. Thomas Hopko as a friend, a colleague, and a priest. You'll also hear tributes from his listeners from all around the world. Our thanks to Dr. Al Rossi, Dr. Peter Bouteneff, and Mother Christophora for sharing on the program.

Nov 9, 2021 • 53 min

In this episode we consider the remaining sections of the Liturgy of the Word, which is the first part of the Divine Liturgy. In our journey to the Eucharist, the musical theology prepares our hearts, and the words of Jesus are honored above all other parts of the Scriptures.

Nov 9, 2021 • 3h 4m

We will continue our discussion on spiritual warfare and the passions. What are the passions? Why do we have them? When are they harmful? How do we combat them? How does the spirituality of the Orthodox Church, its understanding of the human person, respond to the values of this world, for example the statement that "love is love"?

Nov 9, 2021 • 3h 47m

Join special host, Richard Rohlin, as he interviews brilliant authors and educators, Dr. Edith Humphrey and Angelina Stanford. Together they engage in rich conversation about literature, fantasy, art, and faith. Topics include: what makes literature good or bad? How do we choose good literature for our children? How do we write good literature for our children? And more! To learn more about Dr. Edith Humphrey and her newest book, "Beyond the White Fence" here. To learn more about Angelina Standford and her work at the House of Humane Letters, check out their website. To learn more about Richard Rohlin and his Finding the Golden Key project, click here.

Nov 4, 2021 • 55 min

In this episode, Danielle speaks about St. Morwenna with Laura Jansson, contributor to the book Seven Holy Women. They discuss the significance of prayer, vulnerability, and struggle within the faith, and how we can apply lessons from St. Morwenna's life to our own Orthodox journey.

Nov 4, 2021 • 4h 10m

Hear a personal testimonial from a surprising beggar, and learn from four dedicated Orthodox Christians who are making a difference in this mission field: Fr. Justin Mathews of Reconciliation Services, Chrysanthe Loizos of St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland, trauma counselor Jennifer Hertberg, and Dorrie Papademitriou of MudGirls Studios

Nov 2, 2021 • 3h 22m

Our discussion of "random questions" submitted by listeners continues. First, we will consider one of the most common arguments frequently heard to defend same-sex relationships: "Love is love." Is this true? Christ told us to love one another, so does that support the idea that "love is love"? We will then turn our attention to the subject of spiritual warfare. What is spiritual warfare, and is this something the Orthodox church emphasizes? Both Jesus and St. Paul speak about "spiritual fruit." How do we develop the fruit of the Spirit? Join us LIVE tonight

Nov 1, 2021 • 27 min

Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Nov 1, 2021 • 30 min

Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Nov 1, 2021 • 4h 24m

Ancient Faith Radio and Bill Marianes were honored to be present at the recent meeting of the Assembly of Bishops. This week, here Bill's interviews with Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Archdiocese, Metropolitan Tikhon of the Orthodox Church in America, Serbian Orthodox Bishop Irinej of Eastern America, Metropolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, Archbishop Daniel of the Ukranian Orthodox Church of the USA, and Metropolitan Savas of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 7m

Presvytera Melanie speaks with Jennifer Hock about her experience as a parent of both biological and adopted children with a variety of special needs, and the challenges of being a foster parent with limited access to medical history. She shares how attending weekly weekday liturgies at the encouragement of a parish priest was like a "hospital stay" for her, providing yearned-for peace and a transformation of goals.

Oct 27, 2021 • 1h 8m

The Divine Liturgy can seem long and repetitive, but by thinking of it as a spiritual journey leading us to the destination of the Eucharist, we can enter more deeply into worship. In Episode 1 of this six-part series, Lynnette provides an overview of the Liturgy—a trail map for fellow pilgrims as we begin our ascent.

Oct 26, 2021 • 3h 10m

How are we to interpret the book of Revelation? Our discussion continues with a deep dive into the Apocalypse of John, illumined by the Fathers of the Church, especially Andrew of Caesarea. What are the REAL signs of the end, according to Revelation and NOT according to private speculations? What is the Mark of the Beast? How will we recognize the Antichrist? Can the vaccine be the Mark of the Beast or a precursor to it? Should Orthodox Christians be afraid? Join us live TONIGHT!

Oct 20, 2021 • 23 min

"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. Nicolaie

Oct 19, 2021 • 3h 7m

As we continue our discussion about the end times, we will consider why such controversy has developed in the Church regarding the COVID vaccine. Is it possible that the vaccine is the Mark of the Beast or a precursor to it? We will answer that question by a careful analysis of the relevant passages in the Book of Revelation as well as consulting the Fathers of the Church. Finally, Dr. Jeannie will explain why we should not fear the Antichrist and how we ought to prepare ourselves for the end times.

Oct 19, 2021 • 27 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Matthew Namee about the upcoming OCAN Conference, which takes place on November 6th. Listeners can learn more and register for the conference here!

Oct 13, 2021 • 31 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Susan Zacharia-Sanders on the practical and emotional dimensions of suicide that families face when a loved one is considering taking their life.

Oct 13, 2021 • 36 min

Fr. John and Khouria Alexis discuss how they had a "long distance relationship" until the past year, and how intentional communication, even when they didn't feel like it, got them through all the time apart. They also discuss how marriage is constant important work and how they figured out how to fight by deciphering whether issues were really about each other or about other things.