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Recent Podcast Episodes from Ancient Faith Radio

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Recent Podcast Episodes from Ancient Faith Radio
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The 25 most recent podcast episodes on Ancient Faith Radio
Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox Christians - Fr. Thomas Soroka interviews guests on the pressing current issues that affect Christians of all creeds and traditions.
Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith - Join Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Richard Rohlin and their guest co-hosts as they explore the life, works and Middle-earth legendarium of author J. R. R. Tolkien, informed by the Orthodox Christian faith.
Verse By Verse Through The Scriptures - This podcast takes us through the Holy Scriptures in a verse by verse study based on the Great Tradition of the Orthodox Church. These studies were recorded live at Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church in Lafayette, Louisiana, and include questions from his audience.
A Journey Together Reading Through the Bible in One Year - Fr. Alexis Kouri helps lead listeners through a reading of the entire Bible in one year.
Reflections on Orthodox Theology and Biblical Studies - Fr. Lawrence Farley offers brief commentary and analysis on topics related to Orthodoxy, theology, morality, the Scriptures, and contemporary culture.
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Recent Special Programs from Ancient Faith Radio

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Recent Special Programs from Ancient Faith Radio
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The 25 most recent special programs published by Ancient Faith Radio
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Search the Scriptures Live


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Search the Scriptures Live
Dr. Jeannie Constantinou and Ancient Faith Radio
Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People - In this live program, Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions.
Retelling of Slavic Fairytales and Myths, and an Explanation of How These Stories Help Us Better See and Live in the Real World - Is fiction dangerous? This podcast provides a spiritually and culturally enriching answer, beginning with a retelling ofa Slavic fairy tale or myth and proceeding to an analysis of the symbolic structure of that story.
Daily scripture readings and commentary on the lectionary of the Orthodox Church.
Understanding Christianity as a Way of Life - Sacramental Living is a series of podcasts by Michael Haldas about how to understand and live our Orthodox Christian faith in the context of real life and real world issues and continually grow closer to God.
A Podcast for Priests Who Need Priests - This podcast is designed to provide information, encouragement, and entertainment for priests, other clergy, and those who love them. We'll talk about self-care and the many joys and challenges that come with the cassock.
Living and Learning Orthodox Christianity - The Walking the Ancient Path podcast explores the joys and struggles of prayer and worship, sacraments, everyday asceticism, and the cultural adjustments on the journey into Orthodoxy (whether taking first steps or traveling deeper into the Faith).
Subscribe to hear the story of one of the venerable Saints commemorated each day in the Orthodox Church.
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids


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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids
Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
New Testament readings with a short commentary at the end just for kids Usually around five minutes long, it is a fantastic way to get our children into the Bible.
Hidden Saints is dedicated to bringing to light the many saints not generally known to most Orthodox Christians. Every day there are a multitude of commemorations in the Orthodox Church. This series hopes to tell their stories.
Ancient Ingredients for Modern-Day Health - This podcast is geared toward Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christians who want to care for their health in a spiritually minded manner. It focuses on ways to manage medical conditions such as weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gastric reflux, and more. Rita Madden’s theory of health management is based on the wisdom embodied in the Holy Orthodox Church.
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Eastern Christian Insights


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Eastern Christian Insights
Fr. Philip LeMasters and Ancient Faith Radio
Homilies from St. Luke Orthodox Church in Abilene, Texas - Thoughtful homilies of an Orthodox priest who serves a small parish and teaches Religion full-time at McMurry University in Abilene, TX. Fr. Philip draws on his scholarly work in Christian theology and ethics, but most of all, these are the homilies of a pastor guiding his flock with insightful, practical suggestions on how to share more fully in the life of Jesus Christ.
Fr. John Oliver's thoughtful perspective on culture, society and the Orthodox faith.
Sermons from St. Jonah Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas - Weekly sermons and lectures by Fr. John Whiteford of St. Jonah Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Spring, Texas.
Not to Condemn the World, But to Save It - Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick conducts in-depth interviews, telling stories of the working of the gospel of Christ in the whole creation--in personal, community and public life. Today what we need is neither polemic nor compromise, but engagement.
Conversations on Orthodoxy and Education - A series of interviews with Orthodox educators and youth workers on what education is and why we need to spend time thinking about it.
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Pop Culture Coffee Hour


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Pop Culture Coffee Hour
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Ancient Faith Radio
The guys and girls talk about pop culture, theology, and whatever else is on their minds in this weekly podcast. They might even make you laugh. Maybe. The guys: Steven Christoforou & Christian Gonzalez The girls: Christina Andresen & Emma Solak
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Transforming Our Lives in Christ


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Transforming Our Lives in Christ
Fr. Evan Armatas and Ancient Faith Radio
Meditations, Sermons, Classes, and Lectures from St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland, Colorado - no summary
A Survey of Church History - This podcast will look at the course and development of the Orthodox Church, its struggles with heresy, the empire, and relations to other Christian bodies.
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Parables of Community


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Parables of Community
St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio
Asceticism of the Open Door - Stories of the lives of the people who come to St. John the Compassionate Mission, an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese located in Toronto, Ontario.
How well do we know the people beside us at liturgy? Every one of them has a story to tell, whether it’s a love story, a war story, a comedy or a tragedy, a tale of an immigrant's struggle or a heartfelt conversion story. The Church is a community of human beings with unique personal narratives and perspectives, and the more we understand and appreciate one another, the better unified our community can be.
Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice - Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.
Following the death of George Floyd, six local pastors began an honest conversation on thetopic of race. Specifically, what a Christian perspective brings to the discussion. They say the discussion has only just begun.
Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century - Fr. Philip Hall explores the readings and services of the Church and relates them to everyday Christian life.
Historic Christianity Encounters Other Religious Traditions - This podcast is about the encounter of historic Christianity with other religious traditions.
Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century - Fr. Philip Hall explores the readings and services of the Church and relates them to everyday Christian life.
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Tending the Garden of our Hearts


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Tending the Garden of our Hearts
Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio
Meditations for Orthodox Families - Weekly meditations for families, with stories about the saints, Scripture readings and lessons designed to open up conversation and to enrich the family Little Church.
Homilies from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral - Fr. Apostolos Hill, Dean of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ, delivers a timely message in a humorous and straightforward preaching style as he draws from his various life adventures to underscore the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to save and to heal broken humanity.
The Living Tradition of Byzantine Music in America - Cantors Amy Hogg and Richard Barrett discuss the state of the field in English-language Byzantine chant, exploring where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.
Supporting Healthy Minds and Healthy Souls - Hosted by Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh. Fr. Nicholas is the priest at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and Dr. Roxanne is a licensed clinical Psychologist who uses her extensive training in private practice.
Empowering Marriages and Families in the Faith - A podcast from The Center for Family Care, a Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, focusing on equipping families to apply the teachings and practices of the Orthodox faith to every dimension of their lives.
Each week, we hear the current Sunday sermon from St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mckees Rocks, PA by Fr. Tom Soroka. Fr. Tom is also heard on The Path, available Monday through Friday.
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OCF Campus Ministry Podcast


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OCF Campus Ministry Podcast
Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is the official collegiate campus ministry program under the North American Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops.
Through Christ, We Learn to Bring Healing to Others - We are a healing presence to others when we give them strength and when we give them hope. On Becoming a Healing Presence, Dr. Albert Rossi explains how to do both in imitation of Christ, our complete healer, who desires nothing more than for us to be His humanity on earth - his healing presence to others.
Living the Christian Life with Simplicity and Intention - Each month, Cynthia and Molly bring you interviews and practical tips for developing and maintaining a peaceful mindset, healthy body, and productive life, all from an Orthodox perspective.
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Let Us Attend


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Let Us Attend
Antiochian Orthodox Department of Christian Education and Ancient Faith Radio
Prepare your heart, and the hearts of your children, by listening to this Sunday’s Gospel. The Gospel is paraphrased for younger children and read for older children, followed by engaging questions to help us think about what we’ve heard.
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids: May 29, 2022
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Mark 1:21-28
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Daily Bread from Ancient Faith Radio

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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids: May 14, 2022
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Matthew 27:1-10
Mark 1:21-28
1 Chronicles 28, 29; Psalm 118:65·80; Proverbs 26:6·9; John 10:22·42By Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
1 Chronicles 28, 29; Psalm 118:65·80; Proverbs 26:6·9; John 10:22·42
During the persecutions of the Emperor Maximian, the virgin Theodosia came to comfort a group of Christians who were standing before the governor of Caesarea in Palestine. When she encouraged them not to shun martyrdom, she too was brought before the judge, who ordered that a stone be tied around her neck and that she be thrown into the sea; but an…
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids: May 28, 2022
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Mark 1:16-20
Mark 1:16-20By Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
1 Chronicles 26, 27; Psalm 118:49·64; Proverbs 26:1·5; John 10:1·21
1 Chronicles 26, 27; Psalm 118:49·64; Proverbs 26:1·5; John 10:1·21By Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
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Saint of the Day


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St Nicetas the Confessor, bishop of Chalcedon (9th c.)
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He entered monastic life in early youth, and in time rose to the rank of Bishop in Chalcedon. As a hierarch, he showed outstanding compassion for the poor, caring for many orphans, widows and beggars. When the Emperor Leo the Armenian attacked the holy icons, Nicetas stood against him, and was driven into exile, where he reposed after much hardship…
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Made to Be a Kingdom: Holy Doors, Royal Doors, and Beautiful Gates
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The hosts finish up their conversation on the services of Pascha and Paschaltide by talking about some of the other traditions and rituals that put us into the Paschal pattern. This includes a discussion of keeping various doors open during Bright Week and Paschaltide. Enjoy the show!
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The Path to the Academy: The Unaccommodated Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick: Beowulf, with some Tolkien on the side
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On this episode Dr. Jenkins welcomes back Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, as the two of them, sans chaperon, discuss the Anglo-Saxon world, especially in relation to the poem Beowulf. There are of course inevitable asides to Tolkien, the writing of history, the "death of the author," and the life of the mind.…
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The Path to the Academy


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The Unaccommodated Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick: Beowulf, with some Tolkien on the side
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The episode Dr. Jenkins welcomes back Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, as the two of them, sans chaperon, discuss the Anglo-Saxon world, especially in relation to the poem Beowulf. There are of course inevitable asides to Tolkien, the writing of history, the "death of the author," and the life of the mind.…
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids: May 27, 2022
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Mark 1:12-15
Mark 1:12-15By Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
1 Chronicles 23-25; Psalm 118:33·48; Proverbs 25:27·31; John 9:13·41
1 Chronicles 23-25; Psalm 118:33·48; Proverbs 25:27·31; John 9:13·41By Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
Acts 15:5-34John 10:17-28By Fr Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Watchful Eating: Imagination Becomes Distraction
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In this episode, Fr. David discusses the Orthodox view on imagination in prayer
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OCF Campus Ministry Podcast


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Words of Advice for the Class of 2022, with Dn. Michael Hyatt
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In her final episode as OCF’s Podcast Student Leader, Danielle was joined with Dn. Michael Hyatt. In their conversation about starting a new chapter, they discuss themes of work-life balance, boundaries, priorities, and authenticity. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!By Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ancient Faith Radio
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Recent Podcast Episodes from Ancient Faith Radio

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OCF Podcast: Words of Advice for the Class of 2022, with Dn. Michael Hyatt
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In her final episode as OCF’s Podcast Student Leader, Danielle was joined with Dn. Michael Hyatt. In their conversation about starting a new chapter, they discuss themes of work-life balance, boundaries, priorities, and authenticity. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
"In the reign of the wicked Emperor Maximilian, there lived in Alexandria a maiden, Theodora, well-educated and of noble lineage. She was brought to trial before the pagans for her Christian faith. After long interrogation and torture for the Faith, the prince, her tormentor, ordered that she be thrown into a brothel and the soldiers given free acc…
What is prophecy? Who is a prophet? Do prophets predict the future? Does prophecy still happen in our times? What is the difference between a prophet and an apostle? How can we recognize a true prophet or prophecy? Join Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick as they look at the Biblical vision of the prophetic ministry.…
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In A Certain Kingdom: Ivan the Peasant’s Son
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Ivan, the third son of a peasant family, refuses to be left behind when his brothers go to war against a dragonish monster. And a good thing, too! For his brothers prefer snoring to swordplay. After coming into a land scorched by the attacks of the monster, Ivan becomes the last man standing between the monster and the people of the Rus. But the tr…
Ivan, the third son of a peasant family, refuses to be left behind when his brothers go to war against a dragonish monster. And a good thing, too! For his brothers prefer snoring to swordplay. After coming into a land scorched by the attacks of the monster, Ivan becomes the last man standing between the monster and the people of the Rus. But the tr…
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The Areopagus: Deconstruction, Disenchantment and Ecclesiology
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The Areopagites host Anglican priest Fr. Wesley Walker to talk about how he sees the problems of deconstructionist Exvangelicalism, to talk disenchantment in the Evangelical world within which he was raised, and to share Raleigh in-jokes, but not before Fr. Andrew reveals his weird hobby of researching episcopi vagantes – and how they seem to be fo…
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Deconstruction, Disenchantment and Ecclesiology
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The Areopagites host Anglican priest Fr. Wesley Walker to talk about how he sees the problems of deconstructionist Exvangelicalism, to talk disenchantment in the Evangelical world within which he was raised, and to share Raleigh in-jokes, but not before Fr. Andrew reveals his weird hobby of researching episcopi vagantes – and how they seem to be fo…
Join Michael for a discussion on how to understand and overcome the subtle spiritual deafness and spiritual blindness we can suffer from that leads to spiritual heart disease.By Michael Haldas and Ancient Faith Radio
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Sacramental Living: Overcoming Spiritual Disabilities
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Join Michael for a discussion on how to understand and overcome the subtle spiritual deafness and spiritual blindness we can suffer from that leads to spiritual heart disease.
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Light Through the Past

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The Apostolic and Eucharistic Ministry of the Church
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This week Dr. Jenkins examines the establishment of the Church's Apostolic succession as one tied to its Eucharistic ministry, a ministry rooted in the Old Testament, but given it by Divine appointment from Christ, and through His Apostles. Authors cited include Saints Hippolytus, Clement of Rome, and Ignatios of Antioch. Texts and notes are on my …
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Light from the Past: The Apostolic and Eucharistic Ministry of the Church
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This week Dr. Jenkins examines the establishment of the Church's Apostolic succession as one tied to its Eucharistic ministry, a ministry rooted in the Old Testament, but given it by Divine appointment from Christ, and through His Apostles. Authors cited include Saints Hippolytus, Clement of Rome, and Ignatios of Antioch. Texts and notes are on my …
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Tending The Garden: The Ascension of Our Lord
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Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.
Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.By Elissa Bjeletich, Kristina Wenger, and Ancient Faith Radio
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Daily Orthodox Scriptures for Kids: May 26, 2022
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Mark 1:9-11
Mark 1:9-11By Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
1 Chronicles 20-22; Psalm 118:17·32; Proverbs 25:22·26; John 9:1·12By Fr. Alexis Kouri and Ancient Faith Radio
1 Chronicles 20-22; Psalm 118:17·32; Proverbs 25:22·26; John 9:1·12
Acts 14:20-27John 9:39-10:9By Fr Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
In this episode, Fr. David discusses a spiritual exercise for discerning the good and evil imprinted on our hearts
He was one of the Seventy and a companion of St Paul, who mentions him in 2 Timothy 4:13. He became a Bishop in Thrace (the Great Horologion says in Berea, the Prologue in Varna), where he suffered martyrdom. St Dionysius the Areopagite met and wrote about him, stating that Carpus never began the Liturgy without first receiving a heavenly vision. …