Ancient Faith Today Live

How can Orthodox Christians address compulsive sexual behaviors in their lives and the lives of their family members? Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge is a certified Sexual Addiction and Trauma therapist and will answer your questions live. Text questions to 412-206-5012 anytime.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Dr. Zachary Porcu to discuss how one can turn from having a secular worldview to a sacramental worldview, embracing reality as it truly is. Journey to Reality, Dr. Porcu's book on this topic, just released last Tuesday!

Biblical scholar Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the often misunderstood textual traditions of the Old Testament. Why do the Hebrew and Greek versions differ? Do we have one authoritative OT text as Orthodox Christians?

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Lawrence Farley to discuss the place of the Psalms in the life of Orthodox Christians and how we can best understand them.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Jesse Cone, Headmaster of the new Saint Constantine School of Pittsburgh, to talk about the value of philosophy in education, religion, and everyday life

The Orthodox Deaconess – Full Length Interviews On Jan 30, 2024, Ancient Faith Today released an audio documentary entitled The Orthodox Deaconess: Examining the Call for Restoration. In that 1 hour and 45 minute documentary there were 16 diverse voices heard representing Orthodox Christians who were both in favor and opposed to the restoration. In this episode of Ancient Faith Today, you will be...

⁠The story of the Orthodox Deaconess is largely unknown today. When did they exist, and what was their function? In recent decades, there has been a call for restoring the female diaconate, causing no small debate between Orthodox proponents and opponents.⁠ In the first special edition of Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Tom Soroka and John Maddex take a deep dive into the topic with a full-length au...

Fr. Thomas is joined by former Methodist pastor Matthew Riley, who shares the story of his family's journey to the Orthodox Church, his own healing from addiction to pornography, and his ministry to encourage those who are seeking wholeness from sexual brokenness.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Alexis Baldwin to discuss the Orthodox Christian understanding of giving and receiving blessings. Using the Scriptures and Patristic sources, they will also comment on a recent, widely publicized statement, which caused uncertainty and confusion.

Josh and Lacey Sturm join us for our first show of 2024 to discuss Lacey's new solo album, "Kenotic Metanoia," their summer reunion with Flyleaf, and their continued witness to the truth of the gospel of Christ.

Author Dr Bradley Nassif joins Fr Thomas to dicuss his recent interview featured in the Evangelical publication, Christianity Today, and his outlook regarding Evangelicalism and Orthodoxy.

Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Paul Jannakos as they discuss the goals and challenges of Nativity season and how we can enter the festal period with joy and purpose.

Fr. Paul Hodge, Fr. Paul Wesche, and Fr. William Rettig join Fr. Thomas to discuss a focused effort to evangelize North and South Dakota, which are experiencing unprecedented economic growth. What's involved in presenting Orthodox Christianity in an intentional way?

Fr Lawrence Farley joins Fr Thomas to discuss his new book, "Living Faith: An Orthodox Christian Conversation with Evangelicals" and how we can best present the truth of the Orthodox faith to those who are seeking.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Nicholas Molodyko-Harris and Fr. Michael Oleksa to discuss the recent decision to glorify Matushka (Mother) Olga of Alaska as the first woman Saint of North America. Fr. Nicholas served the Church in Alaska for 32 years and encountered her and her family.

Fr Thomas welcomes representatives of the CrossRoad Institute to discuss their transformative program that helps High School Juniors and Seniors to deepen their Orthodox Christian identity.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Bishop Gerasim (Eliel) to discuss popular writer and figure, Fr. Seraphim (Rose) of Platina. What were the challenges of his time and how can we benefit from his writings today?

Fr Thomas welcomes Fr Paul Jannakos to discuss the issue of emotions and how they can help or hinder our spiritual life.

Fr Thomas discusses the history of the modern ecumenical movement and its decline with Frs Basil Biberdorf and Edward Henderson.

Fr. Thomas meets with the previous and new cohorts of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps to talk about their experiences, plans, and expectations.

Fr Thomas speaks with Fr Daniel Daly about his new book, "The Choice of Orthodoxy: The Church - One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic." They discuss his own spiritual journey and his experience in bringing people to the truth of the Orthodox Faith.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Brett Parshall, CEO of Techneosis, to discuss the increasing role of artificial intelligence in our daily lives and our response as Orthodox Christians.

Fr Thomas speaks with evangelist, pastor, and author Fr Jon Braun about his Christian life, his entrance into the Orthodox Church, and his extensive and impactful ministry.

Fr. Thomas is joined by author Andrew Williams to discuss his new book, From Object to Icon: The Struggle for Spiritual Vision in a Pornographic World.

Fr. Thomas is joined by three former Jesus Movement followers who eventually became Orthodox priests.