Paradosis

The New Jerusalem - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:31 +0000

Fr. John concludes his address, examining what the New Jerusalem will be and how we will be renewed along with it.

The New Jerusalem - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:00:16 +0000

Fr. John continues his lecture, showing how Christ becomes the bridegroom with Jerusalem His bride.

The New Jerusalem - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:24:00 +0000

Fr. John presents a lecture he gave in New Jersey recently on The New Jerusalem in Revelation 21. In Part 1 of this 3-part series, he discusses what the Book of Revelation is, where it should be read and how it should be interpreted.

Four Arguments For The Building Of An Ark - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:29:25 +0000

Fr. John begins a new six-part series: Part 1 - Introduction: Answering the call

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:31:13 +0000

Fr. John concludes his series by examining the accounts of the resurrection in each of the four Gospels and gives five thought-provoking facts about it.

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Fr. John continues his series, examining what people before Christ believed about the Resurrection.

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:06:18 +0000

In the first part of his series, Fr. John explores arguments for and against Christ's Resurrection.

The Parables of Jesus - Part 2 - The Kingdom of God

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:09:13 +0000

The parables proclaim, in one way or another, the coming of the kingdom of God - but what kingdom, when and how.

The Parables Of Jesus - Part 1: The Play Is The Thing

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:00:39 +0000

Fr. John explains parables, Jesus' use of parables and their dizzying complexity and ingenuity.

This Is Not A Safe Book

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:00:35 +0000

Like the hero of the book, "The Never Ending Story," Orthodox Christians enter into the Holy Week scriptures, participating in them here and now.

Knowledge Maketh A Bloody Entrance

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:24:44 +0000

Fr. John shows how we must learn to love the entire image of God in creation and in man.

On Being A Liturgical Poet - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:00:57 +0000

Fr. John concludes his list of requisites for "theorators" and finishes with a recitation by the great Dylan Thomas.

On Being A Liturgical Poet - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:44:51 +0000

Fr. John gives the first ten of twenty attributes he believes are necessary for "theorators"-- those who will give the Church badly-needed poetical English liturgical services.

Redemption Songs - Melito Of Sardis - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:33:22 +0000

Fr. John continues his discussion of Bishop Melito and examines his Paschal passover service.

Redemption Songs - Melito Of Sardis - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:55:59 +0000

Fr. John introduces us to the second century Bishop and Saint from Asia Minor.

Zombies - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:39:12 +0000

Come for the zombies. Stay for the insights and "Apophatic Anthropology"

Redemption Songs - George Herbert - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:00:36 +0000

In this segment, Fr. John again plays the role of George Herbert and reads some of the poet's greatest works.

Redemption Songs - George Herbert - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:00:57 +0000

In the first of two parts, Fr. John takes on the role of the 17th century priest/poet, examining his poetry, life and thoughts.

Redemption Songs - John Donne

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:00:45 +0000

Fr. John introduces us to the 17th century Anglican priest and poet.

What if Sid and Nancy came to your church? Reflections on Orthodox Evangelism

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:08:29 +0000

Fr. John makes four points about what Orthodox evangelism is - and isn't.

Bright Wings - Classical Christian Ecology - Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:00:32 +0000

Fr. John concludes with some practical (as well as some radical) ways for us to govern the Earth in relationship with God.

Bright Wings - Classical Christian Ecology - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:00:03 +0000

Fr. John shows how changes in our lifestyles have affected our spiritual lives.

Bright Wings - Classical Christian Ecology - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:00:14 +0000

In this segment, Fr. John documents the struggles of some who attempted to live in harmony with God's Earth.

Bright Wings: Classical Christian Ecology - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:22 +0000

In this segment, Fr. John discusses the "final crown" of God's creation-- man.

Bright Wings: Classical Christian Ecology - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:51:41 +0000

Fr. John outlines his vision for an Orthodox plan of ecology.

O Lord, Crown Them With Glory And Honour

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:27:01 +0000

This time of year brings us--weddings. And Fr. John looks at St. Paul's much misunderstood epistle on husbands and wives.

Redemption Songs - God’s Grandeur

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:30:45 +0000

Fr. John recites and explains the meaning of the famous sonnet from Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Philemon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:37:00 +0000

Fr. John shows how St. Paul's letter to Philemon might be the most important, prophetic Word of God for our Church in these times.

Orthodox Charity - Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:52:25 +0000

Fr.John concludes his series with ten things you can do to practice Orthodox charity.

Orthodox Charity - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:46:45 +0000

Fr. John continues his series, looking at the three main types of tithing in the Bible, with examples from Abraham and Melchizadek, Tobit, Malachi and the Acts of the Apostles.

Orthodox Charity - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:28:00 +0000

Fr. John continues his discussion, examining the spirituality of money.

Orthodox Charity - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:47:18 +0000

Fr. John continues his discussion on Orthodox charity, this time examining the relevant words and works of St. Paul.

Orthodox Charity - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:10:51 +0000

Fr. John begins a series on the subject of charity in the Orthodox tradition. In this first episode he gives a staggering overview of where we are in our society today in terms of the stewardship of our resources and the high expectations we have to be comfortable.

The Last Judgment

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Hainsworth and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:03:19 +0000

In his first episode, Fr. John offers reflections on the Last Judgment with an interesting analogy from Homer.