Ancient Faith Presents…

Hogar Orphanage - Moving On Up!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:02 +0000

Madre Inez (Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage) and John Maddex talk about the move of the children from Guatemala City to the beautiful mountains and their new home. Help them finish the project and move in with the construction completely paid off! Want to send a team to the Hogar for a short term project? Email them at nunivon@ufm.edu.

Tornado in Oklahoma

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:28 +0000

The day after a devastating tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, Ancient Faith Radio files this report including interviews with Bishop Basil of the Antiochian Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America and Fr. John Salem, priest at St. Elijah Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City.

Doxacon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:42 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. David Subu and Daniel Silver about an upcoming event called Doxacon, which may very well be the first Orthodox conference on science fiction and fantasy.

Interpretation of Orthodox Sacred Music

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:58 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Reeves, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Music at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, about an upcoming master class on the interpretation of Orthodox sacred music. The class will be led by Maestro Vladimir Gorbik and held at St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Santa Rosa, California.

Music on the Mount

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:24:06 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Vlad Morosan, the director of the professional choral group Archangel Voices, about an upcoming concert at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Danbury Connecticut. The event will take place on June 8, 2013, at 7:30 PM, and the cost is $45 per ticket ($20 for students), which includes a wine and cheese reception.

Contact Your Representative!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:53:44 +0000

Charles Ajalat joins us to talk about a letter being circulated in Congress that calls for action to be taken by the State Department to secure the release of the two Archbishops being held in Syria. We urge you to call your congressional representative and urge them to sign the Sherman Letter. Find out how to reach your representative HERE.

Classical Learning Resource Center

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:48:38 +0000

Bobby Maddex welcomes back to the program Anne Van Fossen, one of the founders of the Classical Learning Resource Center, to discuss some of the exciting new developments that are taking place at the online school.

IOCS Summer School 2013

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:15:23 +0000

Bobby Maddex talks with Dr. Marcus Plested, the Academic Director of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, England, about the institute's summer school and distance learning program.

Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:11:43 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Frederica Mathewes-Green, host of the AFR podcast "Frederica Here and Now," about her book Mary As the Early Christians Knew Her: The Mother of Jesus in Three Ancient Texts, which was just released in paperback by Paraclete Press.

Marriage: An Opportunity for Spiritual Growth and Discovering the Living God

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:15:55 +0000

On this special episode of “Ancient Faith Presents,” Bishop John Abdalah, an auxiliary bishop for the Antiochian Diocese of Worcester and New England, offers the first keynote address at a conference at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology titled “Pastoral Challenges in Marriage: O God, Replenish Their Life with All Good Things.”

Theodore of Tarsus: The Syrian Archbishop of Canterbury

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:28:42 +0000

On April 5, 2013, Fr. James Early presented a paper at the International Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Thought at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The topic of Fr. James' paper was "Theodore of Tarsus: The Syrian Archbishop of Canterbury." St. Theodore was the only Archbishop of Canterbury whose native language was Greek and who hailed from Syria. His feast day is September 19 in the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Anglican Churches.

The Lived Theology School

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:22:48 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews the staff and students of the Lived Theology School in Toronto, Ontario, part of the St. John the Compassionate Mission headed by Fr. Roberto Ubertino and Dn. Pawel Mucha.

Zeitgeist: Discerning the Signs of the Times

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:40:41 +0000

On this special episode of Ancient Faith Presents, Mr. John Tzavelas, a graduate of both the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, speaks at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Winnipeg about the popular online film Zeitgeist and its claim that Christianity is a false religion.

IOCC in the Holy Lands

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:06:22 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Sam Dunlap, the Country Director for Jerusalem for International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), about some of the humanitarian issues and needs in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza.

My Soul, My Soul—Arise!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:09:10 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews the conductor Peter Jermihov about a concert of Orthodox Lenten and Marian hymns that will be performed by the St. Romanos Choir at Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 7, 2013.

Food and the Eucharist

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:02:54 +0000

On this special episode of "Ancient Faith Presents," Orthodox writer and speaker John Granger lectures at the Church of the Holy Ascension in Norman, Oklahoma. John addresses eating, both during the fasts and outside of them, as an extension and echo of the Eucharist.

Fr. Constantine Nasr’s You Tube Channel

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:25:04 +0000

Fr. Constantine Nasr is the retired priest at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City. During his many years there, speakers and conferences were videotaped and he now makes them available on a channel on You-Tube.

Sacred Art, Sacred Music

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:43:22 +0000

We speak with Dn. David Companik, the spokesman for the upcoming conference titled "Sacred Art, Sacred Music," which will be held this coming March 1-3 at St. Jonah Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas. The speakers will be Archimandrite Luke Murianka and the composer Kurt Sander.

Marriage Preparation Retreat

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:39:50 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. John Mefrige, a professional Marriage and Family Therapist from San Antonio, Texas. From February 15th through the 18th, Fr. John will be leading a marriage preparation seminar at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The registration deadline for this retreat is February 1st.

A Holy Conversation - Marriage and Sexuality

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:38:52 +0000

Fr. Caleb Abetti is the Chair of the Contemporary Issues Implementation Team for the OCA and he talks to us about an coming event in White River VT called Holy Conversation - Marriage and Sexuality.

IOCC Update on Syria

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:24:45 +0000

Mark Ohanian is the Director of Programs for the International Orthodox Christian Charities and he just returned from Damascus where he saw first hand the work of IOCC and also met with Patriarch-Elect John X.

Who Is The New Patriarch Of Antioch?

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:46:33 +0000

A report from Ancient Faith Radio on the background, qualifications, and personality of Patriarch-Elect John X, who was elected on December 17 by the Holy Synod at the Balamand Patriarchal Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV - Memory Eternal

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:22:36 +0000

John Maddex interviews Fr. Thomas Zain, Vicar General of the Antiochian Orthodox Church of North America, about the falling asleep in the Lord of His Beatitude Ignatious IV of Antioch and All the East.

The Rebirth of the Music Program at St. Vladimir’s Seminary

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:21:14 +0000

Dr. Nicholas Reeves, an assistant professor of liturgical music at St. Vladimir’s Seminary, and Dr. Peter Bouteneff, an associate professor of systematic theology at the school, talk about a number of exciting developments at St. Vlad's with regard to music, including what's called the Arvo Pärt Project.

IOCC Aids Victims of Sandy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:06:39 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dan Christopulos, the U.S. Country Representative for International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Dan is in New York City this week coordinating the delivery of food, water, and blankets to those victimized by Hurricane Sandy.

Orthodox Christian Translation Society

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:27:28 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Erin Moulton and Jodi Elliott, the president and vice president, respectively, of the Orthodox Christian Translation Society Board of Directors.

Ancient Church Arts

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:52:29 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Ron Moore, owner/operator of the websites Fullness of the Faith and St. Romanos Records, about his new venture, Ancient Church Arts.

Lifted by Angels

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:29:54 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Joel J. Miller, the author of a brand new book from Thomas Nelson publishers titled Lifted by Angels: The Presence and Power of Our Heavenly Guides and Guardians.

IOCC and the Middle East

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:32:31 +0000

Every day brings more news of tension and hardship in the Middle East. IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) is bringing humanitarian aid to this region and we get the latest from their Director of Programs, Mark Ohanian.

Orthodox Institute 2012

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:54:19 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Carole Buleza, the Director of the Antiochian Department of Christian Education, which will be hosting the 2012 Orthodox Institute from November 1st through the 4th at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

Psaltiki, Inc.

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:17:36 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews the Rev. Dr. Konstantinos Terzopoulos, the founder and executive director of Psaltiki, Inc., an organization that promotes the advancement of the Hellenic Psaltic Art, also known as Byzantine and post-Byzantine Chant, by facilitating, cultivating, and supporting its academic study, as well as initiating projects that transmit the psaltic heritage.

Musica Russica

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:08:43 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Vladimir Morosan, the founder and president of Musica Russica, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Dr. Morosan tells us a bit about the new Musica Russica website that was recently launched in commemoration of this milestone event.

The IOCS Distance Learning Program

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:53:13 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. David Frost, the principal and administrator of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, England, about the institute's Distance Learning Program, which is currently accepting new applicants.

His Broken Body

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:32:29 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck, author of His Broken Body: Understanding and Healing the Schism Between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches, published by EUCLID University Press.

Orthodox Christian Laity Celebrates 25 Years!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:45:12 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews George Matsoukas, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL), which will be celebrating 25 years of service this coming October 24th through the 27th. The video below recounts the history of OCL.

Beirut Choir Tour

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:13:14 +0000

Fr. Thomas Zain, Vicar General of the Antiochian Archdiocese, tells us about a US tour of the Choir of St. Romanos the Melodist from Beirut. More information can be found at the web site of the Antiochian Archdiocese.

IOCC Update on Syria

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:20:20 +0000

Programs Director Mark Ohanian gives us an update on war-torn Syria and the humanitarian aid being given by IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) in cooperation with the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development (DERD) at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East (GOPA).

The St. Innocent Orphanage

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:27:11 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Nicholas Andruchow, the recently assigned full-time priest to the St. Innocent Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, about his work with both the orphanage and Project Mexico.

Festival Evangelism

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:50:39 +0000

Is your parish too small to host its own summer festival? If so, you might want to consider bringing your parish to someone else's festival. Bobby Maddex speaks to Jennifer Beard Trusty, whose parish in Kokomo, Indiana, does just this each and every year.

Endowed Chair Announced in Honor of Fr. Peter Gillquist

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:20:47 +0000

Dr. Frank Papatheofanis talks with John Maddex about the newly announced endowed chair established at St. Katherine College in honor of Fr. Peter Gillquist who fell asleep in the Lord on July 1, 2012.

Taste and See II

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:52:28 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Angela Hays, one of the individuals behind the sequel to the classic Orthodox cookbook Taste and See. Titled Taste and See II: More American Orthodox Cooking, the new book features over 500 recipes for feasts and fasts alike.

Intensive Icon Workshop

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:13:59 +0000

Paul Finley, the Executive Director of Antiochian Village, tells us about an icon workshop that will be held at the Village from August 4th through the 12th, 2012. The instructor will be Cheryl Ann Pituch, and participants will write the icon of the Archangel Michael.

Final Moments with Fr. Peter

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:08:43 +0000

Fr. James Ellison was with Fr. Peter Gillquist and the family when he breathed his last and participated in the prayers that followed his repose. Fr. James is priest at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church in Urbana, IL.

Colorado Springs Fire Threatens Orthodox Church

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:21:09 +0000

Fr. Anthony Karbo tells us about the current situation in Colorado Springs and the massive fire that has destroyed homes and caused thousands of evacuations. He is pastor of St. Constantine and Helen Orthodox Church (OCA) and their beautiful classic church structure was built in 2002.

IOCC Brings Aid to Syria

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:16:33 +0000

John Maddex talks with IOCC Director of Programs Mark Ohanian about the relief work being done in war-torn Syria.

Race to Respond 2012

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:55:17 +0000

Ten years ago, four Orthodox Christians made history riding their bikes cross country to raise awareness and funds for the worldwide humanitarian work of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Bobby Maddex interviews the lead rider of that trip, Jim Angelus, who will begin an attempt to repeat this feat on June 25th in honor of IOCC's 20th anniversary.

The Problem of Orthodox Detainees

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:45:10 +0000

Chaplain Patrick Tutella, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), introduces listeners to a special guest with a remarkable story and then provides details about the upcoming OCPM National Convocation that will be taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 26-28.

Listening to the Heartbeat of God

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:09:31 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Peter-Michael Preble, the pastor of St. Michael Orthodox Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts, the host of the AFR podcast "Shepherd of Souls," and the author of a new book from Regina Orthodox Press titled Listening to the Heartbeat of God: How to Enter Into the Ancient Orthodox Life of Prayer.

The Antiochian House of Studies

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:52:48 +0000

John Maddex talks with Fr. Joseph Allen and Dn. Peter Boulukos about the great opportunities to further your Orthodox education through the world renowned Antiochian House of Studies.

Bringing Jesus to the Desert

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:13:26 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Bradley Nassif, a professor of biblical and theological studies at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois, and the author of a new book from Zondervan press titled Bringing Jesus to the Desert.

Classical Learning Resource Center

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:14:18 +0000

Orient: Sacred Song and Image

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:05:39 +0000

"Ancient Faith Presents" an interview with Mat. Robin Freeman, one of the conductors of an upcoming concert by the St. Vladimir's Seminary Chorale. This audiovisual presentation is titled Orient: Sacred Song and Images, and it will take place in New York City on May 7th at 7:30 PM.

Meet Nicholas Chakos—the new Executive Director of FOCUS North America

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:28:13 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Chakos, the new Executive Director of FOCUS North America, the Orthodox service organization devoted to serving "the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick and imprisoned by providing Food, Occupation, Clothing, Understanding, and Shelter."

Finding Silence in a Noisy World

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:08:44 +0000

Archimandrite Meletios Webber, Abbot of the Monastery of St. John of San Francisco, participates in the Anne and Theodore Phillips Paschal Lecture Series at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. The title of his talk is "Finding Silence in a Noisy World: The Role of the Monastery in modern day Orthodoxy in America."

This Is My Beloved Son

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:09:33 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Andreas Andreopoulos, Reader in Christianity at the University of Winchester, about his new book This Is My Beloved Son: The Transfiguration of Christ, published by Paraclete Press.

Master Class and Choral Workshop with Vladimir Gorbik

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:17:33 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Vladimir Morosan, the founder and president of Musica Russica, about an unprecedented Master Class and Choral Workshop that will be led by Vladimir Gorbik at St. Vladimir's Seminary from June 25th through the 29th, 2012.

Five Facts About the Orthodox Church in the United States

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:16:37 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Alexei Krindatch, the Research Coordinator for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in North and Central America, about new survey data he just published under the title "Five Interesting Facts About Orthodox Church Geography and Demography in the United States." Some of his findings may surprise you!

Legacy Icons

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:44:53 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews David DeJonge, the founder of Legacy Icons, a new company that offers extremely high-quality icon reproductions. David is also a videographer who is eager to spread the word about Orthodox Christianity via film and television.

IOCC in Syria

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:02:57 +0000

AFR interviews Mickey Homsey, Board Chair of IOCC, after his recent trip to Syria to learn more about the work of IOCC in that troubled country.

Metropolitan Jonah - Orthodox Unity in America

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:08:11 +0000

Metropolitan Jonah presided over the 2012 Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers held at Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Linthicum, MD and spoke on Orthodox Unity in America.

Coming Soon - Ancient Faith Today with Kevin Allen!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:48:41 +0000

John Maddex interviews Kevin Allen about the new live call-in program coming to Ancient Faith Radio on April 22. Learn about the topics and plans as well as how you can be involved!

Hierarchical Triumph of Orthodoxy Vespers

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:24:19 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Stephen Kaznica, priest at Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Passaic, New Jersey, about the church's historic Hierarchical Triumph of Orthodoxy Vespers that will take place on March 4, 2012.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary Implements Fully Paid Tuition Plan!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:20:04 +0000

Bobby Maddex, Operations Manager of Ancient Faith Radio, interviews Fr. John Behr, Dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, about the school's new fully paid tuition plan.

Ancient Faith Presents - St. Katherine College

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:07:47 +0000

On January 29, St. Katherine College hosted a Presidential Gala in San Diego for friends and benefactors of the new Orthodox college. John Maddex was there and filed this report.

Distance Learning at the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:04:11 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Costas (Constantinos Athanasopoulos), the Director of Distance Learning at the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in the UK, and Michael Basham, a recent graduate of this distance-learning program.

The Work of IOCC in Syria

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:40:12 +0000

Syria is in the news a lot these days but what kind of work is being done by the Church in light of the current circumstances. You may be surprised. Listen as we talk with Samer Laham, the Director of the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development for the Patriarchate of Antioch in Damascus. Samer also coordinates the humanitarian work of IOCC in the country. In the meantime we grieve the loss of Fr. Basilious Nasser who was shot by terrorists in the city of Hama on January 25. May his memory be eternal.

The Execution of Death

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:36:57 +0000

Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos speaks out against the death penalty on Sanctity of Life Sunday, 2012. The lecture took place at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Westchester, Illinois, and was preceded by a prayer service.

The Eighth Day Institute

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:31:20 +0000

A conversation with Erin Doom, the Director of the Eighth Day Institute, a relatively new organization located in Wichita, Kansas, that seeks to renew culture through faith and learning.

What Can You Do to Help Those in Prison?

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:50:44 +0000

Bobby Maddex checks in with Chaplain Patrick Tutella, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison MInistry, to get an update on the important work in which his organization is engaged and to hear about new opportunities for those interested in ministering to the incarcerated.

Remembrances of St. John of Shanghai

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:32:07 +0000

A talk by Bishop Peter (Loukianoff) of Cleveland (ROCOR), given at the St. Herman's Conference in Houston, Texas, December 26, 2011. Our thanks to Fr. John Whiteford for making this talk available to AFR.

The Retirement of Fr. Peter Gillquist

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:13:50 +0000

John Maddex visits the home of Fr. Peter and Kh. Marilyn Gillquist to talk about the recent announcement by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip of Fr. Peter's retirement as Chairman of the Department of Missions and Evangelism for the Antiochian Archdiocese. Joining them is their son, Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist.

God is With Us - The St. Romanos Chorale

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:09:37 +0000

Fr Joseph Huneycutt welcomes you to St Joseph Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas for this Special AFR Christmas presentation: “God is With Us” by the St Romanos Chorale under the direction of Dr William Attra. The St Romanos Chorale takes its name from the Syrian religious poet and hymnographer of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church, St Romanos, who is considered to be the greatest of the Byzantine melodist-poets. The Chorale is composed of singers from Orthodox Christian churches in the greater Houston area. The music is sung a capella in both Byzantine and Slavonic styles, predominantly in English, but also in Greek, Arabic, and Slavonic. The Chorale has presented beautiful Orthodox Christian music to audiences throughout Texas and neighboring states at venues including major colleges and universities. The special Christmas performance you are about to hear was recorded on December 10th, 2011, at St Joseph Antiochian Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas.

Unexpected Joy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:28:29 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Cheryl A. Tuggle, the author of the new novel from Anaphora Press titled Unexpected Joy, which is being billed as one of the first modern adult fiction books for Orthodox Christian readers.

Elizabeth Crispina Johnson

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:05:07 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Elizabeth Crispina Johnson, author of the Conciliar Press children's books And Then Nicholas Sang and What Do You Hear, Angel? Both books were illustrated by Masha Lobastov.

Saint Romanos Records and Fullness of the Faith

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:57:05 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Ron Moore, the new owner of two online Orthodox retail outlets—saintromanosrecords.com and fullnessofthefaith.com.

Matushka Juliana

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:48:11 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio travelled to Ellwood City, PA, to capture this warm and wonderful conversation with the widow of Fr. Alexander Schmemann, Matushka Juliana Schmemann. Get a glimpse into the personal side of Fr. Alexander as well as Matushka's thoughts about his greatest legacy.

Alaska Conference at Sea

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:09:06 +0000

An interview with Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck, Editor of the Greek Orthodox New Testament and one of the keynote speakers, along with Fr. Meletios Webber, Abbot of the St. John of San Francisco Monastery, at next year's Alaska Conference at Sea.

Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:08:22 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Norris Chumley, the Executive Producer, Director, and Co-Narrator of the film Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer: A Pilgrimage to the Heart of an Ancient Spirituality. HarperOne has also released a literary companion to the film that bears the same title.

Meet the New OCA Chair of Evangelism!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:38:13 +0000

Fr. John Parker has been appointed the new Chair of the Department of Evangelism for the Orthodox Church in America. We caught up with him at the All American Council in Seattle and asked about his plans and vision for evangelization and outreach.

The Edge of Mysterion

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:19:16 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Richard Rene, priest at St. Aidan's Orthodox Church in Cranbrook, British Columbia, and the author of Conciliar Press' first ever young-adult fantasy novel The Edge of Mysterion.

Grand Entrance

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Edith Humphrey, the William F. Orr Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the author of the new Brazos Press book Grand Entrance: Worship on Earth as in Heaven.

As Far as the East Is from the West

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:19 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Kurt Sander, who along with Gennady Lapaev is the composer of the new Orthodox choral music that can be heard on the CD As Far as the East Is from the West.

Tackle Poverty

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:05:27 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Justin Matthews, the executive director of FOCUS North America, and Theodora Polamalu, a FOCUS advisory board member and the wife of Troy Polamalu, strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, about FOCUS's new "Tackle Poverty" campaign.

Rebuilding St. Nicholas at Ground Zero

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:24:47 +0000

On Friday, October 14, The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey regarding the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. John Maddex talks with Fr. Mark Arey about that agreement and where we go from here.

The Council of Eastern Orthodox Youth Leaders of the Americas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:27:13 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews George Matsoukas, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL), and Ronald Muresan, the Vice President of the Orthodox Brotherhood, about the 2011 OCL Annual Meeting, which this year will honor the Council of Eastern Orthodox Youth Leaders of the Americas (CEOYLA).

The Society for Orthodox Christian History in the Americas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:03:59 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Matthew Namee, Associate Director of the Society for Orthodox Christian History in the Americas and host of the AFR podcast American Orthodox History, about the organization's new academic journal and upcoming symposium.

Met. Jonah on Archbishop Dmitri

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:19:31 +0000

In this touching interview, His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah reflects on the life and memory of Archbishop Dmitri, recently reposed Bishop of the Diocese of the South in the OCA.

Elevator Speech Contest Winner

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:51:15 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Valerie Ann Zrake, the winner of the Elevator Speech Contest conducted by the Department of Missions and Evangelism of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.

Archbishop Dmitri - Memory Eternal

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:28:44 +0000

On Sunday morning, August 28, at 2:00 AM, His Eminence Archbishop Dmitri fell asleep in the Lord at his home in Dallas. John Maddex talks with Fr. Stephen Freeman, Dean of the Appalachian Region of the Diocese of the South about the Archbishop's life as a leader, a visionary, and an evangelist. More information Listen to the interview and then read about his life on the OCA Web Site.

The Rest of the Bible

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:26:13 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Theron Mathis, the author of The Rest of the Bible: A Guide to the Old Testament of the Early Church, a new Conciliar Press book that explores the so-called Apocrypha.

Classical Learning Resource Center

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:10:06 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Anne Van Fossen, cofounder of the Classical Learning Resource Center, an online Orthodox classical education program.

Spread the Word

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:15:27 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Michael Keiser, author of the new Conciliar Press book Spread the Word: Reclaiming the Apostolic Tradition of Evangelism.

Orthodoxy in Remote Alaska

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:46:01 +0000

Bpbby Maddex interviews Fr. Nicholai Isaac, a priest serving in rural Alaska, about the Yukon Deanery Orthodox Church Conference that will be held August 19-21 at St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Lower Kalskag.

AFR Internet Radio

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:45:58 +0000

An interview with John Maddex, CEO of Conciliar Media Ministries, about the Grace Digital Innovator III Wireless Media Streamer, the new internet radio on sale from Conciliar Press that comes preprogrammed with both AFR streaming stations and all of the AFR podcasts. After you listen to the interview, be sure to watch the attached video demonstration.

Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:38:49 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents an interview with Fr. Peter Galadza, the Kule Family Professor of Liturgy at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, about the institute's Study Days, which will take place in Ottawa, Ontario, from July 15th through the 18th.

Mastering the Art of Marriage

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:00:58 +0000

On a new Ancient Faith Presents, we interview the Very Reverend Constantine Nasr, priest at St. Elijah Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City and the author of the new Conciliar Press book Mastering the Art of Marriage: Staying Together When the World Pulls You Apart.

Elevator Speech Contest

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:46:09 +0000

The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Missions and Evangelism has announced a contest for the best 30-second or less explanation of what the Orthodox Church is—essentially an Orthodox “elevator speech.” To learn more about this contest, Bobby Maddex interviews Howard Lange, Administrator of the Department of Missions and Evangelism.

Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Chaplain Patrick Tutella. the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministries (OCPM), and Kory Warr, OCPM's Chairman of the Board, talk about Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday, which takes place every year on the sixth Sunday of Pascha.

Tsige-Roman Gobezie and Her Gobezie Goshu Home for the Elderly

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:30:44 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Russell, priest at Church of the Annunciation in Santa Maria, California, about a truly remarkable Orthodox ministry, located in Adwa, Ethiopia, and the even more remarkable woman who started it.

The Atlas of American Orthodox Christian Churches

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:51:11 +0000

John Maddex talks with Alexei Kindratch, Research Consultant to the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America, about a brand new publication that will serve as a valuable handbook in every parish library. Click on the attachment link to see a sample. It is currently available from Holy Cross Bookstore in Brookline, MA by calling 800 245-0599.

The Russian Orphan Opportunity Fund

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:19:47 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents an interview with Georgia Williams, one of the founders and an administrator of the Russian Orphan Opportunity Fund (ROOF), about this important organization's needs and ministry opportunities.

The Way: A Multimedia Resource for Introducing Orthodox Christianity

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:29:50 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews David and Mangala Frost of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies (IOCS) about a new IOCS Orthodox evangelism tool called The Way, now available in the United States exclusively through Conciliar Press.

Ages of Grace

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:11:06 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Katherine Johnson, the woman behind the very popular blog Evlogia and the creator of Ages of Grace, a new homeschooling curriculum that aims to provide an authentically Orthodox Christian education.

Orthodoxy and Bioethics: Abortion, Euthanasia, and Stem-Cell Research

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:06:32 +0000

Today on the program we feature a lecture by Fr. Stanley Harakas, the Archbishop Iakovos Professor of Orthodox Theology, Emeritus, at Holy Cross, given at the first annual Anne and Theodore Phillips Paschal Lecture Series in Chicago, Illinois.

Orthodox Clergy Couples Retreat

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:51:05 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Charles Joanides and Presv. Kerry Pappas, the leaders of the Orthodox Clergy Couples Retreat, which will take place May 22-24 at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

Orthodox Speakers Bureau

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:34:49 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Cynthia Damaskos, the director of the Orthodox Speakers Bureau.

The Spiritual Testament of Priest Confessor Sergius of Kasimov

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:48:16 +0000

We talk with Claire Brandenburg, Manager of the Heavenly Ladder Bookstore in Taos, New Mexico, about a new CD featuring the writings of Archpriest Sergius of Kasimov.

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:50:02 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Chaplain Patrick Tutella, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), about OCPM's 2011 Convocation in Toronto, Canada.

Firsthand News from Japan

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:46:22 +0000

Miho Ealy, a Japanese Orthodox Christian, talks to us from Japan about life after the earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

4,000 Raindrops

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:21:14 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Christiana Thanos, the producer of Lucky Girls, a documentary film about the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Girl's Orphanage in Calcutta, India, and the coordinator of a campaign to raise $4,000 during the 40 days of Lent for this same orphanage.

Mission at Home

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:35:18 +0000

In this special episode of Ancient Faith Presents, Tim Prattas, an assistant for the Department of Greek Education in the Greek Community of Toronto, delivers a Lenten lecture to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Winnipeg, Canada. The talk is titled “Mission at Home: Reaching Out to Your Local Community.”

Metropolitan Nicholas Smisko - Memory Eternal!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:23:00 +0000

Metropolitan Nicholas Smisko, spiritual leader of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A., reposed in the Lord on March 13, 2011. Here Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Frank Miloro, Chancellor of Christ the Savior Cathedral, about His Eminence's life and legacy.

Aletheia Writing Magazine

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:41:15 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Muzekari, the publisher and editor of Aletheia Writing Magazine, a new literary publication geared toward Christian teens.

Taste and See Cookbook: The Sequel

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:43:54 +0000

Angela Hays, the woman behind the new second edition of Taste and See: An American Orthodox Cookbook, needs your recipes. Bobby Maddex talks to her about this and more on a new Ancient Faith Presents.

The Melody of Faith

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:19:29 +0000

On a new Ancient Faith Presents, Bobby Maddex interviews Vigen Guroian, author of The Melody of Faith: Theology in an Orthodox Key, published by Eerdmans Publishing.

An Urgent Plea from the Hogar Rafael Ayau Orthodox Orphanage

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:36:50 +0000

The Hogar Rafael Ayau Orthodox Orphanage in Guatemala City, Guatemala, needs your assistance. Here Bobby Maddex talks with Mother Abbess Ines about the increasingly desperate situation in which the orphanage finds itself. Click here to learn more about the Hogar, and click here to find out how you can help.

Everywhere Present

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:06:01 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews renowned priest, blogger, and now author Fr. Stephen Freeman about his new book Everywhere Present: Christianity in a One-Storey Universe, published by Conciliar Press.

Hymns of the Hogar

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:15:29 +0000

In this episode of Ancient Faith Presents, we speak with Harriet Stratis, the Treasurer of Friends of the Hogar, about a recently released CD featuring hymns sung by the children of the Hogar Rafael Ayau orphanage.

Learn from the Poor at the Lived Theology School

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:53:25 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Roberto Ubertino, the executive director of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario, and Dn. Pawel Mucha, the prefect of the mission's Lived Theology School.

Heaven Help the Single Christian

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:36:22 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Thomas Ruthford, author of Heaven Help the Single Christian: Your (Practical) Guide to Navigating Church as You Search for a Godly Mate, published by Regina Orthodox Press.