Ancient Faith Today Live

Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Paul Jannakos to share the latter's reflections on the Orthodox Church in Romania.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell to discuss the history of the ancient role of deaconess and to respond to the current movement to ordain women to the diaconate.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Alex Nicolozakes, MD, to discuss the moral decline in American medical practice from an Orthodox Christian perspective.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Justin Havens to discuss the fruitful work in bringing the Orthodox Christian Faith to LDS-heavy Utah County, the home of Brigham Young University.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Dr. Edith M. Humphrey to discuss the question: if Christ and the Holy Spirit make God immediate to us, why do we ask prayers of each other and of the Saints?

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Jonathan Bannon as they discuss how to welcome the spiritually hungry with the truth and love of the Orthodox Christian Faith.

Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Herman Garrison about the rising interest in transgenderism and Orthodox Christianity's response regarding human nature and sexuality.

Fr Thomas talks with former Pentecostal, Fr Jeremy McKemy, about life in the Holy Spirit as Orthodox Christians and how we should view the modern charismatic movement.

Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Photius Avant about the Orthodox Christian doctrine of the Holy Spirit and why we do not accept the Western teaching of the procession of the Holy Spirit from both the Father and the Son.

Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Jonathan Ivanoff to discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article chronicling the significant movement of conversions to the Orthodox Faith in America.

Fr Thomas talks with author Robin Phillips about his new book, Rediscovering the Goodness of Creation: A Manual for Recovering Gnostics, along with Dr Phillip Cary. How is Gnosticism deeply embedded within heterodox Christian thought and practice?

Fr Thomas speaks with Fr Alexander Koranda about integrating deeply into the Church.

Fr. Thomas brings Raymond Vincent back to discuss his recent video, "Out of Darkness," about his conversion to Orthodoxy.

Fr. Thomas speaks with composer, Kurt Sander, about the impact Orthodox Christian music is making in the world of music and about his own compositions for the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak of the Polish Orthodox Church to talk about Orthodox Youth throughout the world. How do Orthodox young people, especially in Europe, relate to each other during times of strife and war?

Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. David Wooten about deepening our faith in Christ through the season of Great Lent.

Fr Thomas talks with Fr Stephen Freeman about his new book, Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame. What is the role of shame in our life and culture? How do we deal with shame in a Christian manner?

Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Evangelos Pepps to talk about mission work. The Orthodox Church is still tiny in America. How can we share the faith effectively and establish more Orthodox missions?

Fr. Thomas speaks with scholar and author, Fr. Steven Bigham, about the veneration of icons in early Christianity. What is the evidence for iconography and the honor shown to their subjects?

Rock musicians Josh and Lacey Sturm join Fr Tom to talk about music, family, being faithful to Christ, and staying grounded in the Orthodox Christian faith.

Fr. Thomas welcomes John Heitzenrater, Headmaster of Chrysostom Academy in Eastern Pennsylvania. Can classical education protect our children from the educational, cultural, and moral decline ailing our society?

Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Justin Patterson as they discuss the Orthodox position on the sanctity of life. Why are we adamant that abortion is wrong? And what about other moral issues regarding human life?

Fr. Thomas is joined by author and scholar Dr, Stephen Bullivant to dicuss his new book, Nonverts: The Making of Ex-Christian America. What accounts for the trend in American society of people leaving religious belief entirely, and what can be done about it, if anything?

Fr Thomas welcomes Fr John Wehling to talk about the Baptism of Christ. What is the difference between Theophany and Epiphany? And why do we bless water on this feast day? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT at 1-855-AF-RADIO

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Richard Rohlin to discuss their recent pilgrimage to Lithuania, their new AFR documentary, and the place of pilgrimage in the life of Orthodox Christians. What is the history of making pilgrimages and why are they still important to us? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show.