Ancient Faith Ministries

Aug 11, 2020 • 4h 23m

Dr. Constantinou presents her overview of 2 Peter. There was a controversy over the book when the Church was determining the canon of the New Testament. We will also explore the importance of the most famous verse in 2 Peter: that we will become "partakers of divine nature." We will recap our discussion of the person of Peter and why he was not the rock on which the church was founded, as well as answer a common Catholic defense against the ancient (i.e., Orthodox) interpretation. If there is time, we will also look at what the Fathers said about Peter's remark that the Lord went to Hades and preached to the dead.

Aug 6, 2020 • 5h 21m

Bill Marianes welcomes Jim Huling, the primary author who wrote the #1 best-selling 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX), that best defines how to truly get things done more effectively and impactfully in any kind of organization. He shares with us these proven critical techniques. 4DX can even revolutionize the way you think about church strategic planning.

Aug 4, 2020 • 6h 25m

Dr. Constantinou begins her study of the epistles of St. Peter, beginning with an examination of his life and character. She examines the first epistle of Peter with emphasis on its unique passages, beginning with Peter's use of the terms "stone" and "rock" in light of Catholic claims of Peter as the rock on which the Church was established.

Jul 29, 2020 • 31 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Steven and Anastasia Valassis on the challenges and blessings of the crisis on marriage and family life.

Jul 26, 2020 • 19 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Jason and Savannah Foster, founders of the new Orthodox Christian Deaf Association, or OCDA.

Jul 21, 2020 • 6h 29m

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of James, following up first on the relationship between God and temptation. She also discusses the importance of doing good deeds, especially almsgiving, according to St. John Chrysostom. Why does he emphasize almsgiving so frequently? What spiritual benefits arise from almsgiving?

Jul 14, 2020 • 43 min

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Dn. Joseph Clark on his experience of race, racism, interracial marriage, and serving in the Orthodox Church.

Jul 14, 2020 • 7h 2m

Dr. Jeannie continues her exploration of the Book of James, focusing on the subject of faith and his encouragement to persevere during times of trials. James says that God does not tempt us with evil. We will discuss the question of temptation, its purpose and its relationship to God.

Jul 10, 2020 • 3h 37m

Life and Miracles of St. John (Maximovich), Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco. By Bishop Alexander (Mileant). https://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/johnmx1.htm

Jul 7, 2020 • 6h 38m

Dr. Constantinou begins an exploration of the General Epistles, starting with the book of James. Martin Luther hated this book and believed it should not be in the New Testament because of its famous statement, "Faith without works is dead." Is James suggesting that we are saved by works? At least three apostles named James are mentioned in the New Testament. Which James wrote this book anyway? Why is it so different from the epistles of Paul and what is the importance of our behavior in our salvation?

Jul 2, 2020 • 39 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

Jul 2, 2020 • 4h 24m

The story of St. Nicholas Shrine is one of many challenges, roadblocks, and setbacks. At the same time, it is also a chronicle of triumph over adversity, and of generosity and hope. By the grace of God, and due to the extraordinary stewardship of countless faithful people and organizations throughout the journey, construction is beginning again, and by the 9-11-21 20th anniversary, we hope to open the doors to welcome all in Christ’s redeeming love at what will likely become the most visited church in America. Join our spiritual, financial, operational, and construction leaders, Fr. Alex Karloutsos, Dennis Mehiel, Michael Psaros, and Richard Browne as they share the story of this incredible journey.

Jun 30, 2020 • 4h 20m

Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion on Hebrews and focuses this week on how the Orthodox Church uses the epistle readings from Hebrews during Great Lent to prepare us for Holy Week, and especially to give us a theological explanation of the sacrifice of Christ. The word "atonement" does not exist either in Greek or in Hebrew. But the use of that English word suggests a certain understanding of the death of Christ as "payment" which is not found in Orthodox Christianity. So how does the Orthodox Church understand the sacrifice of Christ?

Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 59m

What can be learned from the Orthodox Mission to Alaska? How should the spirit of the early Church in the Roman empire inspire the life of a new parish? Saint Vladimir’s Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield offered insights and practical advice on mission planting at Holy Theophany Russian Orthodox Church in Bergen, Norway on December 6, 2019. The talk was organized in part by St. Vladimir's Alumnus Fr. Theodor Svane (’15) and the parish Fr. Theodore serves, Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Mission Parish, also in Bergen.

Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 53m

Saint Vladimir’s Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield discusses Orthodox evangelism, drawing from his experience as a missionary in South Africa and Orthodox mission planter in the United States, to an audience at NLA University College in Bergen, Norway. The talk, delivered on December 5, 2019, was organized in part by St. Vladimir's Alumnus Fr. Theodor Svane (’15) and the parish Fr. Theodore serves, Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Mission Parish, in Bergen.

Jun 23, 2020 • 4h 28m

Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion on Hebrews and focuses on the mysterious person of Melchizedek. Who is this person that Hebrews mentions so often, and what does he have to do with Jesus Christ? In particular she looks at the word "atonement" and the so called debt that must be paid for our sins in order to satisfy God.

Jun 18, 2020 • 6h 43m

Some of the canons of the Church are taken directly from the epistles of St. Paul, but how can we know which canons are permanent and unchanging and which are a product of their time and culture? Some canons seem "outdated." Are they ever "invalid"? How are the Orthodox canons different from the canons of the Catholic Church?

Jun 16, 2020 • 2h 46m

From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

Jun 16, 2020 • 6h 23m

Dr. Constantinou discusses the book of Hebrews, a difficult and strange book for many Christians. It was hotly disputed in the early Church. Why did some people want to keep it out of the New Testament? Who was the author? Why and when was it written?

Jun 13, 2020 • 50 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.