io 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
io Caring for Creation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-05-12T13:18:22+00:00 Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Tuesday evening for a new episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls. This week, they're talking with Spyridoula Fotinis about stewardship of God's creation, both at the individual and parish level, and reflecting on history and initiatives from the Ecumenical Patriarch. Full Article
io The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-06-09T03:24:17+00:00 A special episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls Radio Show entitled "The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know" with guests Fr. Anthony Salzman, Chris Thrasher, and Rev. Dr. Von Wrighten. Join us for a practical and in-depth discussion on the growing opioid crisis. Full Article
io A Path to Compassion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-28T03:06:19+00:00 "A Path to Compassion" with your hosts Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh. The Louhs will give you some practical ways to nurture compassion in your walk of faith. This is going to be a show you don't want to miss. Full Article
io Formation of the New Testament Canon By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:00:56+00:00 Fr. Evan provides a short history and spiritual biography of the New Testament canon. Full Article
io Introduction to Mark By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:01:07+00:00 Fr. Evan makes some introductory remarks on the Gospel of Mark Full Article
io Part 24: Introduction to Chapter 6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:16:03+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the Great Fast and introduces chapter 6 of the Gospel of Mark. Full Article
io Part 42: Mark 8:31-38 and Introduction to Mark 9 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T19:09:35+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses Jesus’s first prophecy of His passion, introduces Mark 9, and provides opening remarks on the Feast of the Metamorphosis (Transfiguration). Full Article
io Part 49: Introduction to Mark 10 and Mark 10:1-12 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T19:19:50+00:00 Fr. Evan introduces chapter 10 and then explains marriage. Full Article
io Part 55: Introduction to Chapter 11 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T19:30:43+00:00 Fr. Evan introduces chapter 11 and discusses themes related to the Feast of Palm Sunday. Full Article
io Luke 3:23-38, Introduction to Chapter 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-16T15:42:25+00:00 Fr. Evan delivers the second part of his lecture on the genealogy of Christ and provides an introduction to Chapter 4. Full Article
io Introduction to Luke 5 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-04T19:23:18+00:00 Fr. Evan Introduces the themes of chapter five and discusses verses 1-11. Full Article
io Luke 9:21-27, Introduction By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-10-08T20:18:21+00:00 Father Evan introduces Jesus’s first prophecy of his coming passion. Full Article
io Luke, Conclusion of the Parable of the Good Samaritan By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-09-17T14:32:48+00:00 Final lecture on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Full Article
io A Special Occasion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-11-03T18:05:58+00:00 Fr. John summarizes the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in just two words. Full Article
io Difficult Questions By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-03-05T21:09:50+00:00 Fr. John Oliver asks difficult questions in the wake of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Full Article
io The Essential New Year's Resolution By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-01-06T20:22:58+00:00 What are your goals for 2014? Lose weight? Save more? Stop smoking? Get organized? Fr. John would like to remind us of the one goal that surpasses all others. Full Article
io Gratitude In Action By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-30T20:44:06+00:00 Fr. John notes the deeper meanings of remembrance and of giving thanks. Full Article
io Communion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-04-02T21:58:22+00:00 In Communion we meet the God of love and judgment. Are you ready? Full Article
io The National March for Marriage By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-17T02:52:46+00:00 Fr. John shares his speech from the The National March for Marriage in Washington D.C., and reflects upon his experience with the counter demonstration. Full Article
io The Transfiguration of Jesus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-02T20:36:13+00:00 The Transfiguration of Jesus shows us the purpose of human life and how to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet. Full Article
io A Reflection On Natural Disasters By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:08:12+00:00 For those of us who cannot go, work or provide, Fr. John notes that we can still contribute in the most important way. Full Article
io Election Special By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:10:03+00:00 Fr. John shows how our cultural deterioration brings us closer to the conditions that the early Church thrived in. Full Article
io Imitation and Participation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:21:50+00:00 Fr. John shows how participation in God's sacraments are a necessary part of our salvation. Full Article
io Transfiguration By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-07T21:31:19+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reminds us that the Christian heart wants to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet of the Kingdom of God. Full Article
io You Are Not Your Passions By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-09T22:10:56+00:00 Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions. Full Article
io Conversion: An Inside Job By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-02T17:32:35+00:00 Fr. John Oliver asks, Is it possible to experience true conversion? What role does our effort play in the conversion of our souls? Full Article
io Actionable By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-25T18:42:02+00:00 Fr. John Oliver offers hope for those suffering with anxiety in a crazy world. Full Article
io Emotion As Energy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-14T13:48:03+00:00 Fr. John Oliver helps us see ourselves through the eyes of the Myrrh-bearing Women. Full Article
io Tradition By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:15:44+00:00 Traveling down I-75 on his way to a Parish Life Conference, Fr. John reflects on the tradition he is passing on to his children as well as the Great Tradition of the Faith. Full Article
io Rising Above Violence And Revenge By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:33:59+00:00 When reviled, we bless. When insulted, we forgive - St. Paul Full Article
io Babies in the Biosphere - 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:38:45+00:00 In part 2 of his 3 part series, Fr. John explores further the Orthodox worldview that connects all of creation to our relationship with the Creator. Full Article
io Babies in the Biosphere - 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:39:31+00:00 This is part one in a series exploring the connection between abortion and the environment. Full Article
io Babies In The Biosphere - 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:40:24+00:00 The integrated Christian possesses a pro-life view that sees the environment as life giving and worthy of protection and a pro-environment view that sees the womb as an environment and worthy of protection. Full Article
io Porphyrios in Space By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-09T06:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission. Full Article
io Scientists Call It Cardioelectromagnetic Communication, We Just Call It… By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-03-21T05:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on forgiveness, and the energies of the heart. Full Article
io On Hurricanes and Holy Communion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-10-16T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on the recent hurricanes. Full Article
io Daylight Saviour Time By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-20T23:05:06+00:00 What time is it anyway? As we set our clocks back, Fr. Joseph is reflecting on our obsession with time as a culture and the impact it has on our priorities. Full Article
io Daylight Saviour Time By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-20T23:05:40+00:00 What time is it anyway? In this classic podcast from the last time we set our clocks back, Fr. Joseph reflects on our obsession with time as a culture and the impact it has on our priorities. Full Article
io Ortho-Man And The Confusion of Tongues By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-22T05:43:16+00:00 In this week's Ortho-Man sequel, Fr. Joseph can't understand the movie, gets knocked out, smells garlic, dreams of Popeye, quotes St Nicholai of Zica and ponders the mysterious identity of Psssst Man. Full Article
io Putting the Fun in Dysfunction Since AD 33 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-22T05:57:58+00:00 Fr. Joseph delivers a brief newscast (sponsored by e-Hierarchy.com®) featuring Orthodox stories from around the country including this week's Person of the Week. Full Article
io Opinion: Is the Pope Anglican? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-23T01:45:33+00:00 The recent announcement by Pope Benedict of the formation of "a special provision for Anglicans, including married clergy" to come home to Rome got Fr Joseph wondering about his own journey and what he, and they, believe. He agrees with the pope! Full Article
io Midnight in the Elfin Garden of Paschal Pajamas - Conclusion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T04:31:58+00:00 In the last episode, Fr. Joseph encountered a little green church elf, Elton John, Lady GaGa, Archie Bunker, and Buzz Lightyear in pajamas. In this concluding episode, he tries to make sense of it all (with the help of Ol' Scratch). Full Article
io Camp St. Raphael 2012 - Session One, Part One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-26T01:36:19+00:00 Fr. Joseph took his recorder to Camp only to find that it . . . aged him? Er, the campers' songs aged him? Maybe he took his recorder—and his age—to camp? Anyway, the podcast is new and he is old. (But, he's not the oldest.) Here's an audio snapshot of Camp St. Raphael, Session One, Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America. Full Article
io A Sermon on Same-Sin Unions By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-26T01:39:03+00:00 This is really not a sermon about so-called same-sex unions. Really, it's not. Full Article
io From Bible Belt to Belleville: Orthodixie in Ontario By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-26T01:44:20+00:00 Fr. Joseph speaks in Belleville, Ontario, at a seminar hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Lovely folks, lovely place. But like many of us, they have their work cut out for them—keeping Orthodox Christianity ALIVE in that little place. Here follows a few snippets from our time together. Full Article
io Aaron Copland, a Muslim, and the Resurrection of the Common By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-05-09T16:27:24+00:00 Why on earth are Aaron Copland, the Dubliners, Yo-Yo Ma, Alison Krauss, the New York Philharmonic, and a Muslim found in the same podcast? Simple! Maybe within the Light of the Resurrection we'll all turn 'round right. Full Article
io A Can-Do Kinda Salvation in OKC By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-06T02:59:28+00:00 Fr. Joseph was with Fr John Salem and the good folks at St Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Church, Oklahoma City, the fourth week of Lent. Here's a short excerpt from the two-day retreat. Full Article
io Camp St. Raphael 2016 - Audio Snapshot By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T19:42:11+00:00 An audio snapshot of CSR Session One, 2016—with a montage of Serenade Night. Ya Boy! Full Article
io Soteriology, Hesychasm And Huneycutt In Beaumont By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-17T01:23:16+00:00 The words: soteriology, hesychasm, and vlachos were spoken recently in Beaumont, Texas—not to mention so-dzo, so-dzentai, huneycutt, and so-dzenestitai. (Most holy Theotokos, save us!) Full Article