Ancient Faith Today Live

Fr. Tom welcomes Dr. Bradley Nassif, author of The Evangelical Theology of the Orthodox Church, to discuss how we can nourish the proclamation of the Gospel in our parishes and how to share the Gospel according to the Tradition of the Church

What are the common questions from inquirers and objections from detractors about the Orthodox understanding of the Virgin Mary? Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Michael Carney and Brendan Murphy to discuss and clarify these important doctrines.

Is there biblical and patristic precedent for "traditional family values," or is the phrase just a political talking point? What does family mean according to Orthodox Christianity? Fr. Tom is joined by author and commentator Fr. Lawrence Farley as they discuss this important topic

Fr. Thomas is joined by Phillip Stoffregen, who left his position as a Reformed pastor to embrace Orthodox Christianity, as they discuss Calvinism and Reformed Theology. How can Orthodox Christians effectively answer the five points of Calvinism? Is Orthodox Christianity biblical?

Fr. Thomas welcomes New Testament scholar Dr. Edith M Humphrey to discuss the Apocalypse in the Orthodox tradition. How do we interpret the book of Revelation and other scriptural apocalyptic writings? How do we understand the end of all things as Orthodox Christians? Due to technical issues this is a 20 min partial recording.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Justin and Matushka Tamara Patterson to talk about the challenges of catechizing new Orthodox Christians. How do we move beyond teaching mere doctrine to create an Orthodox worldview and a lasting faith?

Fr Thomas welcomes licensed therapist, Fr Paul Jannakos, to talk about Orthodox Christianity and the treatment of mental health. Is there anything good about modern psychotherapeutic methods?

Fr Thomas speaks with catechumens who are in the process of converting to the Orthodox Faith. What brought them to Orthodoxy? How is the process going? What has been most difficult about the journey? What can we learn from their stories?

On a special Thursday daytime edition of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Thomas speaks with Yelena Popovic, director of Man of God, the movie about St. Nektarios of Aegina which will be playing in theaters across the United States on Monday, March 21, 2022

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Seraphim Solof to discuss the relationship between the Church and the Old Testament. How do we understand the Ten Commandments and the Law? How can we answer those who are attracted to the burgeoning Hebrew Roots Movement?

Historian Fr. John Strickland, author of the Paradise and Utopia series of books, returns to continue his conversation with Fr. Thomas about the cultural aspects of the Great Schism and how Orthodox Christianity understands the West and its churches

Historian Fr John Strickland, author of the "Paradise and Utopia" series of books and podcast, joins Fr Thomas to speak about the cultural aspects of the Great Schism and how Orthodox Christianity understands the West and its churches.

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Alexander Rentel, Assistant Professor of Canon Law at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, to discuss the way converts are received into the Orthodox Church. What does ancient Church history teach us and how does it inform our current practices? Why are there varying practices within the Orthodox Church?

Fr. Thomas interviews Zachary Wingerd and Brad Hoff, authors of the new book Syria Crucified: Stories of Modern Martyrdom in an Ancient Christian Land as they discuss the plight of Syrian Christians in their war-torn homeland.

Priest and Licensed Counselor Fr. Paul Jannakos returns to Ancient Faith Today Live to speak with Fr. Tom about marriages in crisis and how, from an Orthodox Christian standpoint, couples can find healing and salvation in their relationship.

Fr Thomas speaks with Youth Directors Fr David Subu and Danielle Geeza about how to engage youth in the Church through meaningful relationships and experiences in order to grow their faithfulness in Christ

Fr. Thomas speaks with several former members of the Jehovah's Witnesses about their journey to the Orthodox Christian faith.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Kyra Limberakis and Michael Sider-Rose of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps which immerses young adults in a one-year program of service, formation, community, and church. The burgeoning OVC will provide a transformative experience to form Orthodox Christian young adult leaders.

Fr. Thomas broadcasts live from the joint meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops and Metropolitan Council of the Orthodox Church in America in Cleveland, OH, to discuss with the participants how the Church, bishops, clergy, and laity work together to make decisions and chart a path forward together in council.

Fr. Tom Soroka speaks with Fr. Justin Havens, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, about his amazing ministry to members of the LDS community.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. John Mark Reynolds of the St. Constantine School in Houston, TX, and Bishop Thomas (Joseph) Ed. D. as they discuss the growing interest in Classical Education for Orthodox Christian students and the vision for the St. Constantine School to expand to other cities across the United States.

Biblical scholar and author Dr. Edith Humphrey joins Fr. Tom as they discuss the role of imagination in the formation of faith. In the great tradition of myth, writers like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien have planted seeds of faith in millions of readers through fiction based in revelation. Dr. Humphrey introduces her new book Beyond the White Fence written for tweens and teens to encounter great h...

Fr. Thomas welcomes the authors and illustrator of the new 101 Orthodox Saints published by Ancient Faith.

Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Demetrios Harper, PhD, to discuss maintaining unity and truth in the Body of Christ during the divisive era of COVID. What are the theological, moral, and practical considerations for Orthodox clergy and laity as we continue to navigate a path forward?

Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Vladimir Morosan as they discuss the impact of the recently departed Fr. Sergei Glagolev, a prominent church musician and composer of Orthodox music. They will examine his pastoral and musical ministry, and play excerpts of his hymns which are outstanding examples of the living tradition of Orthodox music in our time.