Ancient Faith Ministries

Jul 13, 2021 • 9 min

The Refuge is a place to refocus, pray, and plan, impacting the entire community associated with St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Jul 13, 2021 • 10 min

Listen to a short reflection about S., who is becoming a new person.

Jul 13, 2021 • 8 min

Listen to a short reflection about R., whose life has been difficult as he lives for the Truth.

Jul 13, 2021 • 4h 30m

Dr. Jenkins welcomes Messers Frank Chilbert and Thomas Sims, who are themselves teachers at classical academy, and who were once Dr. Jenkins's students. The discussion ranges from the desire for the good, to Tom's unloading on what the answer to the question about "know thyself" should really be.

Jul 13, 2021 • 5h 12m

"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities." The first few verses of Romans 13 are the basis for what has traditionally been called "the Divine Right of Kings." On the basis of this section of Romans, monarchs claimed that worldly powers received their authority from God, and for that reason, the populace was obligated to obey them. The question of the relationship between Christians and the government continues to provoke debate, no less than during the recent COVID pandemic. Did Paul really intend this verse to be taken literally and expect us to passively comply with all government directives?

Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 8m

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Nicholas Andruchow, the newly appointed Executive Director of Project Mexico. Together they discuss the ministries of Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage, as well as the bold and exciting vision Fr. Nicholas has for future expansion. You can find out more about this amazing ministry and explore ways to give your time, talent, and treasure at their website here.

Jul 8, 2021 • 5h 8m

Over Labor Day weekend, Phoenix, Arizona, will host Orthodox young adults from all over who'll gather for fellowship, a service project, and the chance to stretch themselves to better live and EXCLAIM their Orthodox faith. To discuss this great event, and share their own inspiring stories, Bill will interview Judge Steven Counelis and George Anagnostopoulos. These enthusiastic visionaries represent the amazing Young Adult League committee that organized this unique and extraordinary event.

Jul 6, 2021 • 4h 38m

"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities." The first few verses of Romans 13 are the basis for what has traditionally been called "the Divine Right of Kings." On the basis of this section of Romans, monarchs claimed that worldly powers received their authority from God, and for that reason, the populace was obligated to obey them. The question of the relationship between Christians and the government continues to provoke debate, no less than during the recent COVID pandemic. Did Paul really intend this verse to be taken literally and expect us to passively comply with all government directives?

Jul 5, 2021 • 1h 34m

Bobby Maddex speaks with Michael Jones, Archimandrite Meletios Pantic, and Fr. Paul Patitsas about the Orthodox apostolic missionary movement in the area of Oceania. Together they discuss the growth of Orthodoxy in the South Pacific including the building of new churches and training of native priests. Listeners can learn more and support missionary efforts by visiting the websites of the Orthodox Apostolic Ministry of the Holy Metropolis of New Zealand and Orthodoxy for Tonga.

Jun 30, 2021 • 38 min

Bobby Maddex speaks with Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir's Seminary, about the application process for—and new developments at—the school, including the establishment of an on-campus Ancient Faith Radio remote studio.

Jun 29, 2021 • 4h 45m

We will continue discussing Paul's words of encouragement in Romans 12. After his description of spiritual gifts and how they ought to be used both within the community and to help those outside the Church, he turns his attention to address how we ought to react to those who oppose us. This passage contains one of the most peculiar verses in Romans: that by being kind even to one's enemy, we thereby "heap burning coals on his head." This strange comment has resulted in much confusion. But it leads into another very controversial statement about the role of government and political authority, often called "the divine right of kings." Are we required to submit to political authority?

Jun 28, 2021 • 25 min

For anyone from a heterodox past, the absence of theological debates during coffee hour is refreshing and a bit miraculous. Members of an Orthodox parish still argue with each other, but not about doctrine.

Jun 27, 2021 • 47 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Martie Johnson on social and faith perspectives of racism and conversations to consider with our families.

Jun 21, 2021 • 5h 36m

Dr. Jenkins sits down in-studio with John Heitzenrater, the new headmaster of St. Constantine School of Lehigh Valley to speak about what the new school will be like both as regards nut-and-bolts, but also the vision of what this means in the lives of our children, and in the life of the Church.

Jun 21, 2021 • 45 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Andrei Oprescu, the director of the new documentary People of the Holy Mountain, a film featuring the Orthodox monks of Mt. Athos.

Jun 17, 2021 • 39 min

The pandemic showed us that the online experience will never replace in-person Orthodox worship and its use of all five senses. Most importantly, we cannot replicate the one experience that is the center of our worship.

Jun 16, 2021 • 4h 12m

This month on the FWL show Cynthia and Molly continue their conversation with Dr. Rossi on the present moment, introduce an inspiring FWL member achieving her health goals, and discuss mindfully emerging from lockdown.

Jun 14, 2021 • 44 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Timothy Pavlatos on Scriptural and Patristic resources, as well as practical suggestions, on the impact of judging others, being judged, and judging ourselves.

Jun 11, 2021 • 4h 29m

Today Dr. Jenkins welcomes Josh Gibbs of Veritas Academy, gibbsclassical.com, and author of How to Be Unlucky, and Something They Will Never Forget, both books dealing with classical education and the life of reflection.

Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 5m

In this episode Lynnette talks about veneration, Christ’s breaking the barrier between heaven and earth, the early Church’s understanding of one united Church, and three reasons to ask the saints for their intercessions.