Ancient Faith Today Live

Maintaining Christian unity has been a problem since the time of the Apostles. Moreso, in the modem age, traditional Christianity is decried as intolerant. What's the truth about Orthodoxy?

The American holiday of Thanksgiving is upon us. What things are you thankful to God for? Share your thoughts with us!

Some are concerned about an American movement called Christian Nationalism. How should we react to it as Orthodox Christians?

What are the ethical and religious issues around technologies that medically enhance fertility and pregnancy?

Election Day Special! • Should Orthodox Christians be concerned with politics? Where is the dividing line between politics and religion?

Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in America. Are there ever situations where an abortion is acceptable from an Orthodox Christian standpoint? Share your perspective in the live chat on YouTube.

NEW AIRING TIME • Oklahoma is the latest American state which has mandated teaching the Bible as part of the public school curriculum. Before 1962, most American public schools regularly taught and supported religious education. Is this a good idea?

NEW AIRING TIME • Last week's show examined the current trend of Gen Z women abandoning religious adherence at a greater rate than previous generations. We'll continue to look at the role of conflicting worldviews and the widening gap between young women and young men.

Statistical studies show that Gen Z (born between 1997-2012) has a growing gender divide, especially in religious adherence. While young men are becoming more religious, young women are less so. What's causing this and what can be done about it, if anything?

NEW AIRING TIME • In our pluralistic society, the idea of an exclusive religious truth is difficult for people to accept. Even some Orthodox and Roman Catholic leaders have, at times, asserted that the diversity of religions is willed by God. Do all religions lead to the one God?

Ancient Faith Today Live - Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox Christians Calling all Questions for AFTL Open Talk tonight! Text 412-206-5012 send an email to ask@ancientfaith.com, or comment in the live chat to talk with Fr. Tom on the hot topics of the day

Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Stavros Akrotirianakis, author of the new book, "Blessed is the Kingdom: Reflections on the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom," helping us to understand appreciate the eucharistic mystery.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Daniel Hinshaw, author of Journey to Simplicity: The Life and Wisdom of Archimandrite Roman Braga, who suffered persecution for Christ in communist Romania.

Fr Thomas is joined by author and advocate, Katie Breckenridge, to talk about the tragic downstream impact on familes and children of easy access to abortion, surrogacy, IVF, and other reproductive technogies eroding the traditional family structure.

Fr. Tom Soroka and John Maddex will dive into the topic of Universalism and speak with Orthodox panelists who fall into one of three categories: Confident Universalists, Hopeful Universalists, and those who say Universalism was condemned as a heresy. We read in Scripture that God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). But we also read that It is appointed unto man once to die, and af...

We're opening the phone lines and reading your comments live on a variety of recent topics important to you, including deaconesses, Orthodox unity, and other hot topics! Join us live! Topics of discussion : 1) Deaconesses 2) Orthodoxy Unity

OCMC's longest serving missionary, Nathan Hoppe, joins Fr Thomas to talk about his life bringing the Orthodox Christian Faith to Muslims and atheists in Albania.

Matthew Riley joins Fr Thomas to talk about the importance of parents having hard conversations with children and how to do it with compassion, concern, and love.

Dr Cyril Jenkins joins Fr Thomas to discuss the erroneous Evangelical biblical views which lead to theological and eschatological heresies.

Orthodox priest, Fr John Souza, shares his journey as a former Reformed pastor to the fullness of the truth in the Orthodox Church. He'll also answer objections often posed by Protestant apologists.

Matthew Namee, preeminent historian of American Orthodoxy, joins Fr. Tom to discuss his new book, Lost Histories: The Good, the Bad, and the Strange in Early American Orthodoxy. Tune in for some of the quirky American Orthodox History.

A group of Orthodox Christians give their thoughts and impressions after attending Dr. Jordan Peterson's live presentation, "We Who Wrestle with God."

Author of the soon-to-be-released book, You are Mine, Sister Anastasia chronicles her spiritual journey deep into the darkness of witchcraft and satanic worship. Finding transformation in the love of Christ, her redemption story is timely in this age of hopelessness. https://www.stmacariusoca.org/donate/https://www.stmacariusoca.org/

Authors and speakers Rev. Dr. Nicholas Louh and Dr. Roxanne Louh join Fr Thomas to talk about the seven statements of our Lord Jesus Christ from the cross. These last words of Christ offer hope to all who seek healing in the darkest moments of life.

Two Natures: Examining Chalcedon and Communion What specifically separates us theologically from the Oriental Orthodox Churches? Are there reasons to hope that we are closer to these believers than we thought? What efforts have been made to better understand each other in recent decades?