li Come and See the Liturgy with Fr. Panagiotis Boznos By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-04-05T18:24:21+00:00 Father Panagiotis delivers his first keynote lecture about how the divine services can impact us and how the liturgy relates to our personal evangelism Full Article
li Come and See the Orthodox Life with Fr. Panagiotis Boznos By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-05-03T12:54:28+00:00 Father Panagiotis gives his second College Conference talk about living an Orthodox life and how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving help to form Christians. Full Article
li Sacramental Living with Fr. Gabriel Bilas By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-05-05T14:50:16+00:00 Fr. Gabriel, priest at St. Mary Magdalene (OCA) in Fenton, MI speaks at College Conference Midwest about how to practically live a sacramental life by dissecting the Church's sacraments and how we draw closer to Christ through them. Full Article
li Orthodox Apologetics: Explaining Orthodox and Catholic Differences By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-17T13:47:58+00:00 Original guilt, immaculate conception, the Filioque, papal authority: Sometimes it can be difficult to explain the differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. OCF Student Media Leader Tasya Lysack and Fr. Brendan Pelphrey will be speaking about other Christian denominations for the next few episodes of Orthodox Apologetics, and today they discuss the answers to common questions our peers might ask us about the differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. Full Article
li Parish Life (Part 1): Embracing Your Parish—with Michelle Ibrahim By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-08T14:01:37+00:00 Tasya interviews Michelle Ibrahim, a grad student in theology who recently became the youth director in the same parish where she was raised. Michelle and Tasya talk about the importance of embracing your parish-even when you're a young adult. They discuss the importance of developing strong relationships in the Church, getting involved in the various ministries offered in the Church, but most importantly, maintaining a spiritual life. Full Article
li Apologetics: What is belief? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-19T17:38:15+00:00 "As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." What is belief? Tasya and Fr. Brendan discuss the fact that belief is more than recognizing the historical existence of Jesus Christ and His resurrection—the Church Fathers explain to us that it means that we try to be like Him. Full Article
li On the Waves: Science and Religion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-02-28T16:55:42+00:00 Nathan, Maria, and Andrew discuss the relationship between science and our Orthodox Christian faith. Full Article
li What is the Liturgy? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-01T23:16:23+00:00 Join Fr. Brendan Pelphrey and Andja Bjeletich as they discuss how to explain the liturgy to people with no prior experience of it—as well as what liturgy means. Full Article
li Metropolitans and Bishops By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-30T22:48:49+00:00 Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas discuss the hierarchical and diocesan distinctions of the Orthodox Church. Full Article
li Pentecostalism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-11T20:05:48+00:00 Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas discuss Pentecostalism and speaking in tongues. Full Article
li “My OCF Story” Featuring Caroline Retzios, the SLB Chairman By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-11-18T03:30:02+00:00 Kassiani Mamalakis interviews Caroline Retzios on her OCF Story and journey as an Orthodox Christian. Full Article
li Be Loved: Living Like John the Evangelist & Theologian By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-10-08T17:14:45+00:00 How can we see and share love on a college campus? Hear as OCF Student Leadership Board members share their thoughts about love. Danielle brings it all together with a discussion of "the disciple whom Jesus loved", the holy Apostle and Evangelist John. Full Article
li Exploring the Relevance of St. Morwenna's Journey to Our Lives with Laura Jansson By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-04T20:05:29+00:00 In this episode, Danielle speaks about St. Morwenna with Laura Jansson, contributor to the book Seven Holy Women. They discuss the significance of prayer, vulnerability, and struggle within the faith, and how we can apply lessons from St. Morwenna's life to our own Orthodox journey. Full Article
li Preparing for Lent: The Publican and The Pharisee By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-13T13:56:01+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy get deep into understanding humility and its importance for our Lenten journey. Full Article
li Reliving Real Break By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-02T23:25:21+00:00 On this week's episode, Danielle learns more about the Real Break experiences of two members of the OCF Student Leadership Board, Evan Roussey and Elias Anderson. They recount where they went, the communities they both developed and were introduced to, as well as lessons that they took away from their trips Full Article
li Living Faith By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T16:50:55+00:00 Matthew is sick this week so we will take a break from his series on sacraments to present a short feature from our archives. Full Article
li Listen to the Icons By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:14:40+00:00 The saints of the Church, whose icons we venerate, lived the life of God, meeting him face to face. They teach us how to have this life. Full Article
li Christian Pluralism - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:15:45+00:00 In part one of this four-part series, Matthew outlines the problem that exists with pluralism in Christianity. Full Article
li Christian Pluralism - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:16:47+00:00 In part two of this four-part lecture, Matthew examines the "We all worhip the same Jesus" theory and shows why it is a fallacy. Full Article
li Christian Pluralism - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:23:32+00:00 In part three of four, Matthew shows the contradictions between various interpretations of Christ, thereby tearing down the notion of pluralism. Full Article
li Christian Pluralism - Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:24:30+00:00 In the final part of this series, Matthew shows how unity is not only possible, but already exists. Full Article
li Heathy Connections - Part 2: Conflicts By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-01T02:23:25+00:00 In part 2 of their 2 part series on healthy relationships, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne help us learn how to fight fairly. How do we best solve conflicts in our relationships? Full Article
li Raising Saints and Blueprints for the Little Church By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-11T01:18:21+00:00 Dr. Roxanne Lowe interview Elissa Bjeletich, the author of Blueprints for the Little Church and the host of the podcast Raising Saints. Full Article
li Relationships and the Holidays By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-13T02:25:58+00:00 The chat room was hopping tonight as Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne talk about how to deal with difficult relationships during this holiday season. They couldn't get to all the questions and their prepared remarks so look for part two on January 9, 2018. Full Article
li Strengthening Our Families - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-10T01:49:03+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh begin a 2 part series on the family. You'll find some very practical tips for managing family life in our times. Listen to this episode and mark your calendar for part 2 on October 23 at 7:00pm Central on the Talk Station. Full Article
li Strengthening Our Families - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-24T01:36:22+00:00 In part 2 of Strengthening Our Families, Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh offer 15 very practical steps to help your family live together in harmony. Full Article
li Preparing for Nativity - Elissa Bjeletich By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-11-14T02:44:16+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome special guest Elissa Bjeletich tonight to talk about Nativity and families. Full Article
li Understanding the Importance of the Divine Liturgy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-23T02:37:08+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell joins Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh to talk about the importance and significance of the Divine Liturgy. Full Article
li Intentional Parenting - Dr. Philip Mamalakis By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:52:50+00:00 Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne welcome special guest Dr. Philip Mamalakis, author of the popular parenting book "Parenting Toward The Kingdom." Full Article
li Living Your Best Life - Bill Marianes By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-09T01:48:21+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome stewardship evangelist Bill Marianes to talk about how to live our best life to the glory of God. Full Article
li A Perspective on Serving on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-04-08T09:53:22+00:00 Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne host a special guest, Dr. D, a physician in Manhattan at one of the hardest hit hospitals dealing with coronavirus. Full Article
li Reconciling the Racial Divide By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-10T02:39:11+00:00 Fr. Martin Johnson joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne for a conversation about America's national struggle with race. Full Article
li Reconciling the Racial Divide: Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-24T14:18:19+00:00 Fr. Martin Johnson joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne again for the second part of a deeply honest and insightful conversation about America's national struggle with race. Full Article
li Navigating the Political Divide By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-11-11T15:42:22+00:00 Join us on Healthy Minds Healthy Souls this week as we discuss how to navigate the increasing political divide in our country. Full Article
li Presvytera Michelle Triant on Lent with Little Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-10T13:27:23+00:00 Do you struggle to help your little ones participate in Lent? How can we make this great spiritual season meaningful for the youngest believers? Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation with Pres. Michelle Triant about Love at Lent, a set of colorful activity cards that encourage kindness, humility, and mindfulness in daily practice. Full Article
li Living with Simplicity and Intentionality By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-24T16:16:22+00:00 Joining the Louh's are Cynthia Damaskos and Molly Sabourin from Filled With Less. Full Article
li Meeting Mary in Your Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-14T10:59:40+00:00 Brandi Willis Schreiber, author of A Long Walk with Mary: A Personal Search for the Mother of God, joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation about her year-long quest to better know and love the Theotokos. Full Article
li Looking At Life Through God's Lens By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-06-23T03:22:33+00:00 Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh share ways we can practice looking at the world through the lens God gives us. Full Article
li Foolish Controversies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-12-18T19:10:25+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on the importance of keeping justice, mercy, and faithfulness preeminent, as opposed to foolish controversies, genealogies, and dissension. Full Article
li Morally Wrong? Politically Right? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-05T21:01:46+00:00 How does the Faith proclaim when life begins? It might surprise you and help inform you as some of you go to the polls tomorrow. Full Article
li Unity, Liberty, Charity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-01-19T21:03:35+00:00 Working together as Christians can be a challenge which is why Fr. John encourages us to examine a maxim that has stood the test of time. In Essentials, Unity. In Non-Essentials, Liberty. In all things, Charity. Full Article
li The Priesthood: Biblical, Crucible, Miracle By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-06-03T20:04:46+00:00 Fr. John shares his reflections on the priesthood in anticipation of the 2016 Antiochian Archdiocese Clergy Symposium to be held at the Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA. Full Article
li Purpose in Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-06-08T19:13:48+00:00 The purpose of your life is to become by grace what God is by nature. Full Article
li Politics By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-20T22:17:51+00:00 "This is how the Church address politics every Sunday. Not by endorsing or opposing candidates, but by dealing with the spiritual roots of all the issues that affect all citizens. We locate the heart, then work our way out from there." Full Article
li Does God Love the Devil and the Demons Like He Loves Us? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:12:36+00:00 Fr. John answers a question at once innocent and terrifying. Full Article
li Disappointments Not Healed in This Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:23:42+00:00 Fr. John examines the life and faith of the Holy New Martyr and Grand Duchess Elizabeth. Full Article
li Below the Water Line By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:28:31+00:00 Fr. John shows how, like the ecosystem of Guam was damaged by an unseen predator, so also what we keep hidden within us can destroy our relationships without repentance. Full Article
li The People who Sat in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:31:24+00:00 Fr. John examines how the advent season prepares us for the Nativity of Christ. Full Article
li Freedom Through Ascetic Discipline By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-27T14:50:07+00:00 Fr. John Oliver describes the purpose of our ascetic disciplines as believers - to be set free and partake in the glory of God! Full Article
li Kind Words Are Like Honey By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-11T14:24:38+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on what it means for God to speak a Word, and how our own words can drip with the honey of truth and love. Full Article