the Oneness And The Spirit - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-05-09T12:15:04+00:00 Matthew examines what the Holy Spirit brings to those who are open and willing. Full Article
the Oneness And The Spirit - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-05-29T07:25:52+00:00 Matthew continues his series, this time examining the unity of the early Christians and their entry into the Divine Nature of the Trinity. Full Article
the The Bible And Predestination - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-18T18:20:13+00:00 Matthew returns again to the Calvinist doctrine of predestination and examines its merits in light of St. Paul's letters to the Ephesians and to Timothy. Full Article
the Oneness And The Fall - Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-30T14:34:28+00:00 Matthew examines the deception of Satan in Eden. Full Article
the The Bible And Predestination - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-08-07T18:24:46+00:00 How can St. Paul's use of the term "all men" be interpreted as "some men"? When it's used to erroneously support the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. This week, Matthew shows how. Full Article
the The Bible And Predestination - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-09-03T20:41:17+00:00 In the final chapter of his series, Matthew conclusively shows St. Paul's meaning behind his use of the term "predestined." Full Article
the Oneness And The Fall - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-10-27T14:12:07+00:00 Continuing his series, Matthew shows how the Western interpretation of Genesis is colored by their concept of God Himself. Full Article
the Oneness And The Fall - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-10-27T14:12:59+00:00 Matthew contrasts the Western and Orthodox views on the disobedience of Adam and Eve in Eden. He begins by revisiting the fall itself. Full Article
the Pillars Of The Fast - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-18T20:24:11+00:00 In this short series, Matthew examines the three "pillars" of Great Lent and uncovers the essence of love and unity that are inherent in each. He begins with Fasting. Full Article
the Pillars Of The Fast - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-02T04:54:03+00:00 Matthew concludes his short series, examining the final two pillars-- prayer and alms-giving-- with special emphasis on the former. Full Article
the Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-04-26T17:44:21+00:00 Matthew begins a new series showing how the Incarnation restores loving oneness between humankind and its Creator. Full Article
the Oneness and the Trinity - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T02:53:26+00:00 Matthew continues his series by contrasting the Western and Eastern views of the Trinity. Full Article
the Oneness and the Spirit - Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T19:26:49+00:00 In this podcast, Matthew examines two other pillars of Church unity—the breaking of bread and prayers. Full Article
the John 6:63 and the Eucharist By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T19:27:54+00:00 Does St. John—as Protestants teach—disprove the belief that the bread and wine in the Eucharist is actually the Body and Blood of Christ? Matthew answers with an emphatic, "No." Full Article
the John 6:63 and the Eucharist - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T19:28:21+00:00 Matthew concludes his discussion by reminding us of Christ's own words that He is "the Living Bread of Everlasting Life." Full Article
the The Sacraments By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T16:47:26+00:00 Sacraments are how God lives out His life in us moment by moment, day by day. Full Article
the The Sacraments - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T16:48:17+00:00 Sacraments are not a bridge to anywhere - they are the destination. Full Article
the The Sacraments - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T16:49:54+00:00 Are the sacraments some duty to be fulfilled or are they part of our very lives as Orthodox Christians? Full Article
the Anathema By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T16:52:19+00:00 Matthew is back and feeling better. His thoughts today are concentrating on the flow of dogma through the history of the Church. He observes that doctrinal differences between Christians are more than just an annoyance. Full Article
the No Salvation Outside the Church By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T18:10:54+00:00 So what does it mean "There is no salvation outside of the Church?" Matthew explores that in this week's episode. Full Article
the Discovering The Will Of God - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:07:44+00:00 Matthew just returned from Alaska where he spoke at Eagle River Institute on the topic of Discovering the Will of God. His next few episodes will feature that lecture. Full Article
the Discovering The Will Of God - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:08:35+00:00 This is part 2 of Matthew's 4 part lecture delivered at Eagle River in Alaska. Full Article
the Discovering The Will Of God - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:09:37+00:00 This is part 3 of Matthew's lecture at Eagle River in Alaska. Full Article
the Discovering The Will Of God - Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:10:23+00:00 And here is the 4th and concluding part of this talk from Eagle River in Alaska. Full Article
the The Parable of the Last Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:11:13+00:00 Matthew encourages us to contemplate the sobering Parable of the Last Judgment, because what will happen to us at that moment is being decided right now. Full Article
the Knee-deep in the Pigsty (The Prodigal Son) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:12:04+00:00 Matthew offers his reflections on our proneness toward sin, and God's relentless pursuit of us. 12:53 Full Article
the 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
the The Wise Thief By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T19:25:43+00:00 Matthew contemplates the crowd at Christ's crucifixion and how only one understood what was truly happening. Full Article
the Enjoying the Gift of Today By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-12T13:48:16+00:00 What are the obstacles we face that are inhibiting our joy? Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne help us understand how to remove those obstacles with the realization that "through the cross, joy has come into all the world." Full Article
the 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
the The Nativity Fast with Rita Madden By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-01T22:59:10+00:00 Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne are joined by Ancient Faith author and podcaster Rita Madden. Rita is the author of the book Food, Faith, and Fasting and offers some practical wisdom as we begin the Nativity fast. Full Article
the 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
the Ask the Louhs! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-27T01:36:57+00:00 With a backlog of email questions, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh answer emails, phone, and chat room questions on a variety of topics. Full Article
the Ask the Louh's By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-15T01:44:25+00:00 After an interview about the upcoming Connect Conference in October in Atlanta, Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh catch up on email and recorded questions. Full Article
the Parenting During The School Year By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-29T02:21:41+00:00 Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh bring us part 1 of a 2 part series on helping us parent our children in the school year. Part 2 will air on September 11, 2018. Full Article
the Parenting During the School Year: Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-12T12:31:32+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne discuss proper parenting, but specifically they focus on navigating the new educational year. This is part two of a two-part presentation. Full Article
the 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
the 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
the Changing The World With Generosity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-11-28T02:56:58+00:00 On this Giving Tuesday 2018, Dr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh lay the groundwork for having a generous spirit. Full Article
the 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
the Strengthening Our Relationships By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-13T02:47:00+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh spend the hour talking about our relationships and how we can strengthen them. Listen for some very practical tips! Full Article
the Ask the Louhs! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-07-10T01:38:38+00:00 It was open line night on Healthy Minds Healthy Souls as Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh answered questions that came in by email, on the phone, and in the chat room. Topics ranged from the cultural expectations related to our appearance to the control of our thought lives. Full Article
the Ask the Louhs! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-25T01:11:14+00:00 It was open-line night on Healthy Minds Healthy Souls, as Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh answered questions that came in by email, on the phone, and in the chat room. Topics included dealing with angry or intrusive thoughts, allowing the spirit to lead us, forgiving even those who hate us, separating individual sins from the institution of the Church, and Christ turning over the tables in the temple. Full Article
the The Spiritual Journey of Pregnancy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-11-27T14:25:39+00:00 Laura Jansson joins the Louhs to chat about how the treasures of Orthodox faith can help us through the beautiful but sometimes scary journey toward parenthood. Full Article
the Fear and the Coronavirus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T02:35:14+00:00 In a time of uncertainty, we are all susceptible to fear or a loss of peace. Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh helps us to remember the truth of God and the role of faith. Full Article
the 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
the Parenting During the Pandemic By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-05-02T14:16:17+00:00 Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne bring you a live conversation to give you some practical tools to help you parent during this pandemic. Full Article
the Parenting During the Pandemic, Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-05-13T13:41:23+00:00 Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne share practical tools to help you parent during this pandemic Full Article
the Ask the Louhs! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-05-27T03:17:25+00:00 The Louhs put a dent in the backlog of email questions as well as those from the chatroom. Full Article
the 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