Ancient Faith Today Live

Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest Dr. Timothy Furnish discuss the topic "Islam: Historical Encounters and Contemporary Realities.” Dr. Furnish is from Reinhardt College and has a PhD in Islamic Studies.

Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest Deacon David-John Williams discuss the current outlook on Hagia Sophia following the Turkish government's recent decision to convert the former cathedral into a mosque.

Fr. Thomas interviews John Burgess about his recent research on the Holy Elders of the late Soviet period.

Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes Ambrose Andreano to discuss the good and the bad of early Christian apologist Origen.

Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes Fr. Samuel Davis to talk about his journey to Orthodoxy as a Black American from Panama as well as our need to be intentional and welcoming to African Americans and all people of color in our communities.

Fr. Thomas Soroka and his guest Fr. Photius Avant discuss the topic "Orthodox Evangelism."

Join Fr. Tom Soroka and AGES Initiative's Richard Barrett for an informative conversation about the state of Orthodox music in America.

Join Fr. Tom Soroka and guests Fr. Paul Abernathy and Fr. Raphael Barberg for a timely discussion of race relations and police reform.

Join Fr. Tom Soroka and guest Jonathon van Maren for a fascinating conversation about atheism and Christianity.

Fr. Thomas interviews Shawn Wallace for a conversation about two faith-filled musical traditions explored in one landmark event.

Three months into the pandemic, Fr. Tom Soroka and Dr. Peter Pappas discuss current and possible future realities.

Join Fr. Tom Soroka and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Peter Pappas for a special edition of Ancient Faith Today as they discuss the Coronavirus, social distancing, liturgical practice, and our seniors.

Fr. Thomas interviews Benedict snd Talia Sheehan of St. Tikhon's Seminary and the Artefact Institute.

Fr. Thomas hosts colleagues, students, and friends of Fr. Paul Lazor, who reposed in the Lord on May 8. May his memory be eternal!

Fr. Tom Soroka hosts Fr. Hratch Sargsyan for a conversation on the Armenian Genocide.

In this special edition of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Tom Soroka hosts His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada, Orthodox Church in America.

A report on the sweeping changes in parish life triggered by the pandemic. With Alexei Krindatch and Fr. Steven Tsichlis.

Fr. John Cox and Fr. Tom Soroka talk over an interesting theological question. Is there a difference between resurrection and immortality of the soul? What are the implications?

Dr. Nicole Roccas and Fr. Tom Soroka talk about the reality facing us all - a Holy Week in which we are unable to attend church in person. How can we stay connected? What can we do to truly worship and to celebrate Christ's holy resurrection?

Fr. Tom Soroka speaks with biblical scholar Dr. Edith Humphrey about Psalm 90 (91) and what we can take from the comforting words in verse 3. "Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence."

In this special edition of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Tom Soroka talks with Fr. Andrew Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young about the question many are asking. How is, or isn't, the pandemic an act of God?

Fr. Tom Soroka hosted 4 guests for a fascinating conversation on the state of Orthodoxy in the American Bible Belt. Hear from Fr. Marcus Burch, Fr. Christopher Foley, Fr. Thomas Moore, and Fr. Justin Patterson as they discuss the growth of Orthodoxy in this traditionally Evangelical region.

Dr. Cyril (Gary) Jenkins is involved in starting the St. Constantine School of Lehigh Valley (PA). Host Fr. Tom Soroka talks with him about the premise and value of a Classical Education and what is happening in the Orthodox world to advance this cause.

Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon (Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America and Canada of the Orthodox Church in America) for a special edition of Ancient Faith Today. Metropolitan Tikhon shares his perspective on the ongoing crisis and the Church's response. Learn how he is spending his time "sheltering in place" including a special treat at the end.

During this week before Great Lent, Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes newly consecrated Bishop Alexis, Bishop of Bethesda, Auxiliary to His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, to talk about Great Lent and how to enter the season of repentance with humility and joy.