Ancient Faith Ministries

Jan 29, 2021 • 3h 56m

Dr. Cyril Jenkins interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, chief content officer of Ancient Faith Ministries, about the importance of an Orthodox Christian education.

Jan 28, 2021 • 6h 49m

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the Beast of the Sea, also known as the Antichrist, of Revelation 13, specifically focusing on the "mark of the beast." What is the mark and how does one receive the mark? What form might this take in the future? We will also respond to a listener's email question about the fall of the devil from heaven and look at St. John Chrysostom's comments on the power of the Devil.

Jan 26, 2021 • 6h 50m

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of Romans. Did anyone notice that what St. Paul said in chapter 1 about the connection between mind and behavior is completely consistent with Orthodox theology and spirituality? In chapter 2, Paul continues his analysis and we will turn our attention toward the Jews. The pagans were very proud of their worldly wisdom. Did the Jews have any reason to "boast" according to Paul?

Jan 23, 2021 • 27 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Chad Hatfield, the President of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and a Professor of Pastoral Theology, about the 38th Annual Fr. Alexander Schmemann Lecture that will take place at the seminary on January 30th.

Jan 21, 2021 • 12 min

Fr Alex Goussetis offers analysis and praise for an excellent resource for strengthening your marriage relationship

Jan 19, 2021 • 4h 21m

From "The Great Collection of the Lives of the Saints, Vol. V: January," trans. Fr. Thomas Maretta, published by Chrysostom Press, 2000. (Available from St. Herman Press)

Jan 19, 2021 • 6h 43m

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of Romans. Paul was free to communicate with the Church of Rome since it had no apostolic founder (he was "not building on another man's foundation"). But did the absence of an apostolic presence create a specific need that Paul felt called to fulfill for the Church of Rome? As we continue in chapter 1, we will encounter St. Paul's "thesis statement" for this epistle: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel." Why does Paul feel the need to begin his discussion with such a surprising statement? Were the Roman Christians ashamed of the gospel? And if so, why?

Jan 19, 2021 • 24 min

Issues in our own hearts can make it difficult to enter fully into the Orthodox worship experience. Lynnette identifies four common struggles among newcomers to the Faith (as well as old-timers): confusion with the unfamiliar, intellectual understanding versus real-life parish experience, the effect of “palate training” on our expectations of worship, and our need for inner healing.

Jan 16, 2021 • 1h 50m

In their second episode, Cynthia and Molly explore a Peaceful Mind with Dr. Roxanne Louh, a Healthy Body with Kosmos McLean, and the importance of a morning routine as part of a Productive Life.

Jan 15, 2021 • 20 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Jessica Laarman, the Group Leader of a new project titled Single and Orthodox, an attempt to connect actively practicing single Orthodox Christians together and build new relationships.

Jan 14, 2021 • 2h 59m

Dr. Cyril Jenkins provides an update on the St. Constantine School and interviews Steven Christoforou, the Director of Y2AM and the host of Be the Bee, about the challenges facing contemporary Orthodox youth and what it means to properly develop our children.

Jan 13, 2021 • 20 min

Lynnette Horner introduces herself and explains the focus of her new podcast.

Jan 12, 2021 • 6h 48m

Dr. Constantinou begins delving into the first chapter of Romans and also continues to discuss the early Church of Rome. What were their lives like? What became of those first Roman Christians?

Jan 8, 2021 • 2h 31m

From "The Great Collection of the Lives of the Saints, Vol. IV: December," trans. Fr. Thomas Maretta, published by Chrysostom Press, 2000. (Available from St. Herman Press)

Jan 8, 2021 • 27 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Rita Madden, a Master of Public Health, a registered dietician, and the host of the AFR podcast Food, Faith, and Fasting, about her upcoming virtual conference.

Jan 7, 2021 • 7h 26m

How did 2020 change or affect your life? What did you learn? How did you cope? These are just a few of the many questions that Bill fields on the first episode of Stewardship Calling of the new year.

Jan 5, 2021 • 6h 30m

Search the Scriptures LIVE returns with a new series on the book of Romans. What do we know about the origins of the Church of Rome? Why did St. Paul write to them? And why did St. Paul feel the need to explain to a church community he had never met his views on the Law of Moses? Did Paul teach that good deeds contribute nothing to our salvation, but that we are saved by "faith alone"?

Dec 29, 2020 • 49 min

Listen to reflections of Christmas morning at the mission, from volunteer Mary.

Dec 22, 2020 • 15 min

In this episode, we hear a Christmas letter from Fr. Nicolaie about two things, no three things, St. John the Compassionate Mission can count on.

Dec 22, 2020 • 18 min

Don't miss this rich and inspiring reading by Frederica Mathewes-Green of the entire Nativity Kontakion written by St. Romanos the Melodist and translated by Fr. Ephrem Lash. It was taken from the book On the Life of Christ: Kontakia, published in 1994.