Ancient Faith Presents…

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 15:36:58 +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 13:13:14 +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.

The St. Stephen’s Course In Orthodox Theology

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:47:04 +0000

In this encore presentation of Ancient Faith Presents, John Maddex talks with Dn. Peter Bolukos, registrar of the St. Stephen's Course in Orthodox Theology. Please note that the St. Stephen's Course has extended the deadline for 2011 applications until mid-September. For more information call (201) 569–0095.

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 14:00:45 +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 22:11:49 +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.

Met. Kallistos Coming to Chicago!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:44:53 +0000

Dr. Brad Nassif is our guest to talk about an opportunity to hear Met. Kallistos Ware at North Park University in Chicago Feb. 22-23.

The Choice Driven Life

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:13:55 +0000

A talk by Linda Couri, a former Planned Parenthood employee who has both professional and personal experience with abortion issues, will be presenting an inside perspective on the pro-choice mindset. What are the values, goals, and motivations behind those who are pro-choice and what can we do to best address this complex and often hostile audience? Linda, who now serves as Associate Director of Lay Ministry Formation for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, will share her story and her own uncomfortable yet solid reconversion to the Christian faith. This talk was given at the 3rd annual Sanctity of Life Sunday presentation of the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association of Greater Chicago on January 30, 2011.

The Gospel of Luke: Good News for the Poor

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:35:03 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, pastor of Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in British Columbia, the host of the AFR podcast Coffee Cup Commentaries, and the author of The Gospel of Luke: Good News for the Poor, published by Conciliar Press.

Met. Hilarion in New York

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:46:24 +0000

St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary is announcing the visit and surrounding activities of Met. Hilarion Alfeyev Feb 5 - 7. He will give a lecture on Saturday, Feb 5 at the Seminary as this year's speaker at the Fr. Alexander Schmemann Lecture Series. His choral masterpiece St. Matthew's Passion will be performed on Monday Feb 7 at 7:30 PM at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York. John Maddex talks with Fr. Chad Hatfield and concert producer Nicholas Reeves about the events. AFR will be there to record the lecture!

The Pearl of Great Price

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:49:53 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Veronica Hughes, the author of The Pearl of Great Price: The Journey of a New Age Seeker to the Light of Christ and the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:41:35 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Aleksei V. Shipovalnikov, the director of The Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir.

The Canonization of Orthodox Saints

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:00:21 +0000

Fr. Peter-Michael Preble interviews Alexis Liberovsky, the Director of the OCA Department of History and Archives and the Executive Secretary of the OCA's Canonization Committee.

The Best of Russia

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:21:10 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Frederica Mathewes-Green about her upcoming trip to Russia with Orthodox Tours. Learn how you can join her and her husband Fr. Gregory as they visit some of Russia's holiest and most awe-inspiring sites.

Orthodox Mission to Haiti

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:48:03 +0000

John Maddex interviews Fr. Matthew Williams about the cholera outbreak in Haiti and the work of the Orthodox Mission there.

Orthodoxy and Social Networking

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:04:51 +0000

Fr. Peter-Michael Preble interviews Bishop Savas of the Office of Church and Society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America about using social networking media in Orthodox ministry.

Love One Another

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:53:20 +0000

SubDeacon Alex Younes, a professor at the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy and the director of Antiochian Orthodox Camps in Canada, speaks on Youth Sunday at St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Winnipeg, Canada.

A Podcast on the Psalms!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:06:10 +0000

John Maddex talks with Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth about his brand new podcast Let My Prayer Arise which just began on AFR.

Orthorocks!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:25:16 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Robert and Ian Taylor, the Eastern Orthodox musicians behind the rock band The Sunshine Factory.

The Manhattan Declaration

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:31:11 +0000

Fr. Peter-Michael Preble interviews Fr. Hans Jacobse, the founder of the American Orthodox Institute, the editor of Orthodoxy Today, and one of the first Orthodox signatories of The Manhattan Declaration.

Fr. Gregory Hallam and the Equip Distance Learning Program

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:58:30 +0000

Archpriest Gregory Hallam who publishes his sermons here on the “Voice from the Isles” podcast also hosts on the UK Antiochian Deanery Web Site a 3 year Diploma in Orthodox Theology. The course has the bishop’s blessing and a distance learning option is available. Fr. Gregory offers this taster podcast from the 3rd Year, Lecture 61. If you are interested in this course please visit this web page for details:- http://www.antiochian-orthodox.co.uk/e-quip.htm

A Book of Hours

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:41:33 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Patricia Colling Egan, author of the new Conciliar Press book A Book of Hours: Meditations on the Traditional Christian Hours of Prayer.

DVD Evangelism Course Announced!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:19:24 +0000

The International Orthodox Christian Studies program in the United Kingdom is launching a new DVD based course for parishes to use in evangelism. John Maddex talks with organizer Dr. Christine Mangala Frost about The Way.

St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:03:14 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Gerald Largent, the executive director of St. Panteleimon Orthodox Christian Outreach, a relatively new pan-Orthodox ministry geared toward those living in nursing and/or group homes.

A New Year for Missions Work

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:28:03 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Kenneth Kidd, the Annual Gifts Officer for the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (or OCMC), about the ways in which we can all help support missions work in the upcoming new church year.

The Orthodox Pastoral School

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:22:13 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Martin Swanson, Dean of The Orthodox Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.

The Classical Learning Resource Center

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:23:58 +0000

Matthew Gallatin interviews Anne Van Fossen about the Classical Learning Resource Center, an online classroom with instruction in Greek, Latin, mythology, philosophy, and critical thinking.

Hidden and Triumphant

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:12:36 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Paul Grenier, the translator of Hidden and Triumphant: The Underground Struggle to Save Russian Iconography by Irina Yazykova.

The Miracle in Zone One: Guatemala City’s Hogar Raphael Ayau Orthodox Orphanage

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:23:20 +0000

In this new audio documentary, exclusive to Ancient Faith Radio, Bobby Maddex takes a trip to the Hogar Raphael Ayau Orthodox Orphanage in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Learn how the orphanage came to be, what takes place there on a daily basis, any why it is truly miraculous beyond measure.

Ongoing Relief Effort in Haiti

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:31:22 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Mark Gruin, the Haiti Field Program Specialist at International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), about the ongoing needs of the Haitian people.

Orthodox Distance Learning from IOCS

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:50:08 +0000

An interview with Professor David Frost from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge. Hear about some programs you can take advantage of even if you don't live in the UK!

Bishop Basil and the Episcopal Assembly

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:41:49 +0000

AFR correspondent Matthew Namee talks with His Grace Bishop Basil, the newly elected Secretary of the Episcopal Assemblies. We learn of his impressions of the historic May 26-28 gathering in New York as well as the assignment he has been given to coordinate the work of the committees that will be formed leading up eventually to a Great and Holy Council.

Unraveling the Episcopal Assembly

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:53:28 +0000

In our continuing effort to keep you informed about the recent and on going work of our Hierarchs to bring about administrative unity, we present an extensive interview with Fr. Mark Arey. The discussion centers on the first Episcopal Assembly meeting in New York on May 26-28, 2010. You will hear first hand what took place behind the closed doors of the Assembly and how it impacts all of us for the future. Fr. Mark is the current General Secretary of SCOBA (the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in America) and was the initial Secretary of the Assembly in New York. He was one of very few non-Bishops in the meetings.

Equipping the Saints - OCA Conference in Cleveland

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:49:32 +0000

John Maddex talks with Daria Petrykowski of the Dept. of Christian Education at the Orthodox Church in America about an important parish ministries conference the end of June. The dates are June 27 - 30 and speakers include Metropolitan JONAH, Fr. John Behr, David Drillock, Bishop Melchizedek and many others. For more information, click HERE.

Haiti Relief Effort

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:54:17 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Mark Ohanian, International Programs Coordinator for International Orthodox Christian Christies (IOCC), about IOCC's ongoing relief effort in Haiti.

Paul Karos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:37:49 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Paul Karos, who will be leading a retreat titled "The Passions That Drive Us; the Virtues That Save Us" from June 11-13 at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

Agape Canister Program

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:22:01 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Kenneth Kidd, the Annual Gifts Officer for the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), about OCMC's Agape Canister Program.

IOCS Summer Studies in Cambridge

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:29:08 +0000

A conversation with Dr. Marcus Plested, Academic Director of The Institute of Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge. Learn about the summer studies program and consider participating July 18-23 with Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Fr. Andrew Louth, and others.

Holy Land Trust

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:36:56 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dan Koski, the Public Relations Officer for Holy Land Trust, an organization that is working to promote nonviolence as the only solution for peaceful coexistence between Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and secular communities in the Holy Land.

The Triumph of Orthodox Music Over Oppression

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:58:09 +0000

John talks with composer Nicholas Reeves about a coming concert in New York City to honor the work of composers who were banned or controversial due to their connection with or influence from the Orthodox Church under communist oppression. The concert and lectures are entitled "Devotion: The Triumph of Orthodox Music Over Oppression." More information about tickets for this May 8 event is available HERE. Or you can call 646-450-4077.

Lucia, Saint of Light

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:40:38 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews author Katherine Hyde about her recently released children's book Lucia, Saint of Light, published by Conciliar Press.

Andy Lekos of OCMC

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:18:44 +0000

Bobby Maddex checks in with Andy Lekos of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center about a recent OCMC mission trip to Kenya. The two also talk about other upcoming missions opportunities.

Dr. Maria Khoury

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:56:38 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Maria Khoury, a children's author and humanitarian living in Taybeh, Palestine. Dr. Khoury was recently recognized by the DC Human Rights Examiner as one of the top four human-rights champions of 2009. She is also the author of a new book titled Meet the Evangelists.

Go Forth!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:54:05 +0000

John interviews Fr. Luke Veronis, author of the brand new Conciliar Press book Go Forth: Stories of Mission and Resurrection in Albania. Having been almost exterminated by the atheist government, the Church of Albania has arisen, under the leadership of Archbishop Anastasios, to become a vibrant and growing member of the world Orthodox community.

2010 OCMC Mission Benefit

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:32:32 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents Fr. Martin Ritsi speaking at the 2010 Orthodox Christian Mission Center benefit, sponsored by OCMC Mission Team Chicago. Fr. Martin is the Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center and a commissioner on the World Council of Churches’ Commission on World Missions and Evangelism. The benefit was held on February 11th, 2010, at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, Illinois.

From Baptist to Bosnia to Byzantium

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:48:59 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents Fr. James Early speaking at the Festival of Icons in Houston, Texas. Fr. James Early serves as the assistant pastor of St. Joseph Antiochian Orthodox Church in Houston, Texas, and the title of his talk is “From Baptist to Bosnia to Byzantium.”

Fr. Jack Sparks - Memory Eternal!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:28:59 +0000

He was one of the original evangelicals who came to Orthodoxy from Campus Crusade for Christ along with Fr. Peter Gillquist, Fr. Jon Braun, Fr. Gordon Walker and others. He compiled the well loved writings of The Apostolic Fathers, and he was the Project Director for the Orthodox Study Bible. Fr. Jack Sparks fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. AFR talks with Fr. Peter Gillquist.

Tackling Poverty With The Polamalu Family

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:50:30 +0000

Learn about the Tackling Poverty With the Polamalu Family campaign under the auspices of Focus North America (The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve). Kevin Allen interviews Focus NA board member Theodora Polamalu and her NFL husband Troy.

Pan-Orthodox Sanctity of Life Sunday Presentation

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:59:53 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents Frederica Mathewes-Green speaking at the second annual Pan-Orthodox Sanctity of Life Sunday Presentation. The presentation was sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association of Greater Chicago and took place at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, Illinois.

IOCC Helps Bring Relief In Haiti

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:35:12 +0000

John Maddex talks with Dean Triantafilou, CEO of the International Orthodox Christian Charities about their relief efforts in Haiti. Support the work of IOCC by going to their web site.

Wheaton and the Fathers

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:44:59 +0000

Wheaton College, the epicenter of Evangelical Protestantism, has just opened a Center for Early Christian Studies that will immerse students in the fields of Patristics, the Ecumenical Councils, and early Christian literature. This audio documentary, exclusive to AFR, explores the reasons for the sudden Evangelical interest in the Church Fathers, as well as the potential ramifications of this interest.

Project Mexico School-Buddies Program

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:24:32 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Valerie Yova of Project Mexico about the ministry's school-buddies program.

Funeral Vigil For Archbishop Job

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:28:05 +0000

On Friday, December 18, 2009, His Eminence, Archbishop Job of Chicago and the Midwest unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord. The funeral vigil was held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago. His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah presided and the homily was given by OCA Chancellor, Fr. Alexander Garklavs.

Egeria Home and Hospitality Exchange

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:34:54 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Mat. Jenny Hainsworth, the co-founder and proprietor of the Egeria Home and Hospitality Exchange. Learn how to travel the world by swapping homes with other Orthodox Christians.

Archbishop Job - Memory Eternal!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:31:23 +0000

On Friday, December 18, 2009, His Eminence Archbishop Job of Chicago and the Midwest unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord. Details about his death are now available in our interview with Fr. John Zdinak, Chancellor of the Midwest Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America. Fr. John spoke to His Eminence only 2 hours before he died.

Christianity and Ecology - Part Two

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:20:06 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents part two of a speech delivered by Professor Alfred Siewers at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The title of the presentation is "Christianity and Ecology: Lessons on Sustainability from the Early Irish Sea."

Christianity and Ecology - Part One

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:36:46 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents part one of a speech delivered by Professor Alfred Siewers at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The title of the presentation is "Christianity and Ecology: Lessons on Sustainability from the Early Irish Sea."

The Orthodox House

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:16:34 +0000

On the campus of the University of Illinois is a large house owned and operated by Orthodox Christians where students can live, hang out, pray, and study. It is part of the local Orthodox Christian Fellowship program. Learn more as John Maddex talks with students as well as advisor Fr. James Ellison. Also, check out the web site.

The Life and Work of Saint Paul - Part Two

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:13:10 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents part two of a speech delivered on November 14, 2009, by Archpriest and Bishop-elect Michael Dahulich at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

The Life and Work of Saint Paul

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:50 +0000

Ancient Faith Radio presents part one of a speech delivered on November 14, 2009, by Archpriest and Bishop-elect Michael Dahulich at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

OCMC Missions Opportunities

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:23:45 +0000

On a new Ancient Faith Presents, Bobby Maddex interviews Andy Lekos, the Mission Teams Director of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), about some exciting new missions opportunities. Will you answer the call?

Iconography, Iconoclasm, and the Theology of Personhood

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +0000

On a new Ancient Faith Presents, Fr. Anthony Michaels, priest at St. John Chrysostom Antiochian Orthodox Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, speaks at the Fall Diocesan Meeting of the Antiochian Diocese of Toledo. The lecture is titled "Iconography, Iconoclasm, and the Theology of Personhood."

The Summer School of Liturgical Music

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:36:28 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Andre Papkov, the founder and director of the Summer School of Liturgical Music at Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, New York. Fr. Andre is also the chairman of the Liturgical Music Commission of the Synod of Bishops, Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.

George Matsoukas, Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Laity

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:26:12 +0000

Bobby Maddex interviews George Matsoukas, Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL), about the upcoming OCL conference titled "The Road to Unity: From Vision to Action—Orthodox Christianity in America." The conference will take place from October 28th to the 31st at the Antiochian Village, and it will be broadcast here on Ancient Faith Radio.

New Distance Learning Program at the IOCS!

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:51:22 +0000

John Maddex interviews Dr. Costas Athanasopoulos of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies about the school's new Distance Learning Program.

Meet Don West

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:54:49 +0000

John talks with Don West about the impact of the Missions and Evangelism conference on his journey to Orthodoxy. The 2009 Orthodox Conference on Missions and Evangelism being held at Antiochian Village on Labor Day weekend September 4-7.

Dormition of the Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:41:22 +0000

Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth from Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church in Warrenville, IL speaks about the Dormition of the Theotokos.

Get to Know IOCC

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:13:30 +0000

John Maddex catches up with IOCC representatives Nicholas Chakos (Development Officer) and Vasi Jankovich (Outreach Coordinator) at the Antiochian Archdiocese convention in Palm Desert to get a glimpse of the work of IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) worldwide.