Celebrating one of the twelve great feasts of the Church. (Click here to view the children's choir Fr. Thomas mentions in the podcast.)

Whether you celebrate it on October 1 or on October 28 (traditions differ), you will enjoy Fr. Thomas' account of how the Mother of God protected a Constantinople church from an invading army, and how that inspires our own worship.

As we are in the beginning days of the Nativity fast, Fr. Tom takes us on a journey from the Presentation of Mary in the Temple to Theophany. Fr. Tom references a couple of resources: The Winter Pascha by Fr. Thomas Hopko Putting Christmas Back into Christ - CD series by Fr. Thomas Hopko

Fr. Tom encourages us to remember the place of gratitude and thanksgiving in the Christian life and tells us how we can go deeper and higher into the meaning of gratitude.

Fr. Thomas Hopko presents a meditation on how the liturgical services of Christmas and Epiphany pattern those of the Christ's Holy Pascha of Easter.

Fr. Tom Hopko talks about St. Seraphim's conversation with Nicholas Motovilov on "acquisition of the Holy Spirit."

Today Fr. Tom talks about theological formulation and explanation in the Orthodox Christian Church.

Fr. Tom addresses a question that came in by email from a listener who is perplexed by the seemingly inequitable treatment of people by God. Why are some blessed and others experience so much turmoil? It's a common question that is often felt but not always expressed.

Fr. Thomas Hopko explains how our acts, especially our prayers, are included in God's predestination based on His foreknowledge, and how our free-will actions, particularly our prayers, contribute to God's providence in our lives.

On August 6, we will celebrate the Transfiguration of our Lord, and Fr. Thomas Hopko helps us understand the pivotal nature of this event in Christian history.

This is the next-to-last episode in the Darwin series.

Fr. Thomas Hopko gives one Orthodox Christian's understanding of unity.

Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on one of the twelve great feasts of the Church.

In his continuing series on the Bible, Fr. Tom addresses the problem of God's violence against people and the war and violence that is prevalent in general in the Old Testament.

In a new episode, Fr. Thomas Hopko presses the question on the Incarnation of Christ - do we REALLY believe it?

The 5th century brought much controversy, schism, and anathemas but the Church survived. Some of these divisions exist even today.

On this 10th Anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Fr. Tom Hopko looks at the problem of evil and how we are to understand it as Christians.

Fr. Tom reflects on the very important 10th Century (the 900's) and the conversion of Prince Vladimir.

Recently Fr. Thomas Hopko visited and spoke at the well known and evangelical based Wheaton College. While he appreciated and was honored by the opportunity, it caused him to reflect on the evangelical movement from an Orthodox Christian perspective. His thoughts will be of value to Orthodox and Evangelicals alike.

If you have ever wanted a deeper understanding of the Great Schism of 1054, this podcast will be of great interest to you. Fr. Thomas explores the religious and political environment of the 11th century and the people involved.

Fr. Thomas digs deeper into the Great Schism and the issues that inhibit a unification with the Church of Rome.

Fr. Tom responds to an email from an evangelical listener who wrote in response to a podcast where Fr. Tom reflected on his visit to Wheaton College.

From Constantinople we go to the Church in Kiev and Rus from the 10th to the 13th Centuries.

The 16th Century was pivotal for the Orthodox Church in Russia which is during the reign of Ivan the Terrible and also the period when the Russian Church was given autocephaly.

Fr. Tom talks about what happened in the 17th Century, when Orthodoxy in both Constantinople and Ukraine were influenced by non Orthodox thinking.

As many know, Kevin Allen recently announced his retirement from his interview program, Ancient Faith Today. After listening to an interview Ancient Faith Radio did with Kevin announcing his departure, Fr. Tom shares his own thoughts on the state of American Orthodoxy.

Fr. Tom returns to the subject of his recent episode "God Is In Control. Yes or No?" He responds to the listener feedback and clarifies his thoughts on the subject.

Today Fr. Tom speaks about the famous author Anton Chekhov from 19th-century Russia.

Today, Jeannie begins a brand new series on the Bible, so this would be a good time to subscribe and download so as not to miss any of the episodes.

Today, Jeannie talks about the many and various translations and versions of the Bible

Dr. Constantinou continues her new series on Exodus, this time focusing on the ten plagues of Egypt.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the Passover and its relationship to the Christian Passover.

Dr. Constantinou continues her series on Exodus, this time explicating the story of the Ten Commandments.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her series on Exodus by discussing the unique aspects of the application of the Law of Moses.

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Bible with her first lesson on the book of Leviticus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her brief discussion of the Old Testament book of Leviticus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Leviticus, touching a bit on the forthcoming Temple.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the Temple at Jerusalem.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the Jewish laws of ritual purification in connection with some of the Orthodox customs associated with women.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of ritual impurity and its connection (or lack thereof) to Orthodox women.

Dr. Constantinou takes a moment to answer listener questions about Leviticus.

Dr. Constantinou answers more questions from listeners and then discusses chapter 16 of Leviticus, focusing on the Feast of Yom Kippur.

Dr. Constantinou discusses Saul and David, which is lesson 88 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David, which is lesson 89 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 90 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 91 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou discusses David. This is lesson 92 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of David, specifically discussing his relationship with Bathsheba. This is lesson 93 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible."

Dr. Constantinou shares the many patristic lessons dealing with repentance and forgiveness that have been drawn from the story of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba.

Dr. Constantinou addresses predestination and more in her continuing discussion of Ezekiel.