Ancient Faith Ministries

Oct 30, 2019 • 9 min

OCF Podcast Student Leader Kassiani Mamalakis introduces the focus and themes of this year's collection of podcasts geared toward Orthodox Christian college students.

Oct 29, 2019 • 6h 48m

Dr. Constantinou finishes the Crash Course on the Gospels and begins discussing key titles which we see used to describe Jesus in the gospels. What does "Son of Man" mean? Were people calling Jesus "Lord" during his lifetime? Did Jesus call himself the Son of God or was that a title which the church applied to him later?

Oct 28, 2019 • 2h 29m

From "Homilies: A Commentary on the Gospel Readings for Sundays and Feast Days Throughout the Year", trans. by Mother Maria, published by Lazarica Press, 1996.

Oct 22, 2019 • 6h 33m

Dr. Constantinou continues her dive into the remarkable gospel of St. Luke as part of our Crash Course on the Gospels. The third gospel contains many stories which are not found in any other gospel. What are they and why does Luke include them? How has his gospel impacted our view of who Jesus is?

Oct 15, 2019 • 34 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Stellanie Butcher on the logistical, emotional, and unexpected aspects of the adoption of children.

Oct 15, 2019 • 6h 24m

Dr. Constantinou continues her side-by-side comparison of the same stories as told in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. How and why do they differ? Luke's Gospel will also be introduced as she continues her Crash Course on the Gospels in preparation for a detailed study of the Infancy Narratives of Christ.

Oct 8, 2019 • 6h 31m

Dr. Constantinou compares the Gospels of Matthew and Mark side by side to illustrate the unique characteristics and style of each. She then turns her attention to some interesting listener questions.

Oct 3, 2019 • 3h 43m

In this program, we discuss with Christian medical professionals Dr. John Kelley and Dr. Constantine Kokenes the wonderful and diverse ways they have found to live their callings and serve their churches, communities and God’s people and creation.

Oct 1, 2019 • 6h 40m

Dr. Constantinou delves into the particular characteristics of St. Matthew and his gospel. What motivated him? What concerns and challenges did his early Christian community face? What was Saint Matthew trying to convey to us about the person of Jesus Christ? Matthew's presentation is quite different from that of St. Mark. How is it different and why?

Sep 27, 2019 • 3h 26m

Ancient Faith Ministries interviews Archbishop Elpidophoros 75 days after his enthronement as the Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. He is interviewed by Bill Marianes, host of Stewardship Calling, a podcast of Ancient Faith Radio.

Sep 27, 2019 • 18 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Melissa Tsongranis about the national conference being held in January 2020 in Houston, Texas for clergy, lay workers, therapists and all who are interested in strengthening their marriage relationship.

Sep 24, 2019 • 6h 31m

Matthew and Mark's gospels are very different in tone, style, and purpose, even though they often present the same stories and sayings of Christ. What accounts for these differences?

Sep 22, 2019 • 47 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Donald Jenkins, Clinical Professor in the Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, in San Antonio, TX, and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.

Sep 22, 2019 • 1h 23m

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Stephen Powley, the Executive Director of The Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, about the organization's exhaustive strategic planning process that he believes will improve its reach and effectiveness.

Sep 22, 2019 • 1h 13m

Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Marek Simon, the new Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Fellowship.

Sep 22, 2019 • 50 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Perry Hamalis, the Cecelia Schneller Mueller Professor of Religion at North Central College and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.

Sep 22, 2019 • 40 min

Join siblings Bobby Maddex and Molly Sabourin as they glean spiritual insights from modern literature. Listen to this introduction to learn more about the book club schedule, how the podcast will operate, and the ways in which you can participate. The first book is The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, and the discussion will take place one month from now—on October 7, 2019. Click here to purchase the book, view the whole book list, and leave a message for Molly and Bobby. Get reading!

Sep 22, 2019 • 1h 9m

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Kathryn Bocanegra, a post-doctoral fellow at Loyola University of Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice Research, Policy, and Practice, and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.

Sep 22, 2019 • 46 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Joan Berg, the co-chair of the upcoming annual Orthodox Christian Attorney Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, November 1-2, 2019. Click here to register.

Sep 22, 2019 • 41 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Daniel Silver, one of the co-founders of the Doxacon Faith and Fandom Conference, which will take place this coming November 1-2 in Bethesda, Maryland.