The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Department of Missions and Evangelism has announced a contest for the best 30-second or less explanation of what the Orthodox Church is—essentially an Orthodox “elevator speech.” To learn more about this contest, Bobby Maddex interviews Howard Lange, Administrator of the Department of Missions and Evangelism.

Bobby Maddex interviews Matthew Namee, Associate Director of the Society for Orthodox Christian History in the Americas and host of the AFR podcast American Orthodox History, about the organization's new academic journal and upcoming symposium.

Bobby Maddex checks in with Chaplain Patrick Tutella, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, to get an update on the important work in which his organization is engaged and to hear about new opportunities for those interested in ministering to the incarcerated.

Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Chakos, the new Executive Director of FOCUS North America, the Orthodox service organization devoted to serving "the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick and imprisoned by providing Food, Occupation, Clothing, Understanding, and Shelter."

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Bradley Nassif, a professor of biblical and theological studies at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois, and the author of a new book from Zondervan Press titled Bringing Jesus to the Desert.

Ten years ago, four Orthodox Christians made history riding their bikes cross country to raise awareness and funds for the worldwide humanitarian work of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Bobby Maddex interviews the lead rider of that trip, Jim Angelus, who will begin an attempt to repeat this feat on June 25 in honor of IOCC's 20th anniversary.

John Maddex talks with IOCC Director of Programs Mark Ohanian about the relief work being done in war-torn Syria.

Fr. Thomas Zain, Vicar General of the Antiochian Archdiocese, tells us about a US tour of the Choir of St. Romanos the Melodist from Beirut. More information can be found at the web site of the Antiochian Archdiocese.

The day after a devastating tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma, Ancient Faith Radio files this report including interviews with Bishop Basil of the Antiochian Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America and Fr. John Salem, priest at St. Elijah Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City.

Bobby Maddex interviews Apostolos Combitsis, the Protopsaltis of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Toms River, New Jersey, and the director of the Byzantine Choir of the Metropolis of New Jersey, about the importance of preserving Byzantine music and the various enterprises through which he attempts to do just that.

Bobby Maddex interviews John Maddex again to get an update on the streaming music station. Special thanks to our anonymous donor who sent us $3,000 to cover the remaining expenses on our new generator and surge protection system. The donation was made on behalf of St. Cyprian of Carthage Orthodox Church in Richmond, Virginia. Thanks be to God!

In honor of the 75th anniversary of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St. Vlad's, about the history and early days of the school.

Bobby Maddex interviews Vladimir Morosan, the director of the professional Orthodox choir Archangel Voices, about the choir's new CD Panagia: Orthodox Hymns to the Mother of God.

On this special edition of Ancient Faith Presents, Father Nabil Hanna, the priest at St. George Orthodox Church in Fishers, Indiana, speaks at the 20th anniversary celebration of St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Goshen, Indiana.

On June 5, 2014, a special convention of Antiochian clergy and delegates was called in Chicago to elect three candidates for the office of Metropolitan of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America. John Maddex talks with Vicar General Fr. Thomas Zain immediately following the vote.

A conversation with film producer David DeJonge and the head of the Department of Outreach and Evangelism for the GOA, Fr. Jim Kordaris. Learn about a new and exciting project to produce a high quality video series as a tool for evangelism called Baseline.

Ancient Faith Radio is at the GOA Clergy/Laity Congress in Philadelphia and while there we ran into Steven Christoforou, host of the very popular youth video cast - Be the Bee!

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Matthew Penney, the author of the new Orthodox young adult novel Voyage to the Rock.

Archdeacon Peter Boulukos is the Registrar for the St. Stephen's Course of Studies. Learn how you can get your degree in Orthodox studies by working at home. Registration closes on September 30. Call 201-569-0095 for more information.

Bobby Maddex interviews Gerasimos Kambites, the author of Tears on the Equator, the incredible true story of an interracial Orthodox couple's failed attempt to enact faith, progress, unity, love, and sustainable development in Uganda. That they would fail was inevitable, but that they would survive in a real and mystical way is the story's hidden treasure.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. David C. Ford, Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and the author of the new St. Tikhon’s Monastery Press book Wisdom for Today from the Early Church.

Bobby Maddex interviews Presvytera Kerry Pappas, the Coordinator for Seminarian and Clergy Couple Care of the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, about an upcoming conference on marriage titled "Oneness: Growing and Protecting the Blessed Communion."

Priest and iconographer Fr. Jerome Sanderson speaks at the Second Annual St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland fundraiser, held on Monday, November 10, at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church in North Royalton, Ohio.

Fr. Chad Hatfield tells us about the upcoming 32nd Annual Alexander Schmemann Lecture on the campus of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. The speaker will be Bishop Nicholas of Brooklyn talking about the life and ministry of St. Raphael of Brooklyn. This year is the 100th anniversary of the repose of St. Raphael.

Bobby Maddex interviews Frederica Mathewes-Green, host of the AFR podcast "Frederica Here and Now" and the author of the new book Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity, published by Paraclete Press.

Kevin Allen interviews Fr. Barnabas Powell about a brand new video project to help seekers discover the ancient Christian Faith. Learn about the Journey to Fullness initiative as Kevin and Fr. Barnabas discuss effective ways of doing outreach in the Orthodox Church.

Joel Smith and Fr. Moses Berry join us to talk about a video documentary planned to tell the remarkable story of Fr. Moses Berry and his coming to Orthodoxy. Also mentioned was the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black conference coming up in October. Learn more about A Hard Promise to Keep and stay connected with progress.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen, Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Rhetoric at St. Vladimir’s Seminary and the Director of the school’s new Doctor of Ministry program. Joining him are two DMin students—Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos and Mr. Greg Abdalah.

We talk with Fr. Luke Veronis about the upcoming conference "Speaking to Secular America" to be held October 28-30 at Hellenic College Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline, MA. More information is available from the Missions Institute.

Fr. Barnabas Powell joins us to make a big announcement about the Journey to Fullness video project!

Bobby Maddex interviews writer and humanitarian Dr. Maria Khoury about her home in Taybeh, Palestine. Please consider visiting her and bringing attention to the last remaining Christian village in this region. Dr. Khoury is the author of the recent children's book Christina Goes to the Holy Land.

Bobby Maddex interviews April French, the editor of a new book titled An Inner Step Toward God: Writing and Teachings on Prayer by Father Alexander Men, published by Paraclete Press.

Bobby Maddex interviews Valerie Ann Zrake, the winner of the Elevator Speech Contest conducted by the Department of Missions and Evangelism of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese.

Bobby Maddex interviews Nathan Jekel, the President of the Penn State Harrisburg chapter of OCF, about how to create a successful and invested chapter of Orthodox Christian Fellowship.

In conjunction with the publishing of Heaven Meets Earth, Ancient Faith Ministries, in partnership with Dr. Bradley Nassif, has produced a series of short audio talks on the 12 Great Feasts of the Church. As we begin the Church year, here are Dr. Nassif's thoughts on the Nativity of the Theotokos.

Bobby Maddex interviews Valerie Yova, the Music Director at St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara, California, about a new CD by the St. Athanasius Orthodox Church Choir.

Seraphim Danckaert of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania, speaks at the Second Annual Lenten Lecture and Fundraising Reception hosted by the Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture at Eastern University on March 12, 2017.

Bobby Maddex interviews Alexei D. Krindatch, the Research Coordinator for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, about a new study titled “Go and Make Disciples: Evangelization and Outreach in US Orthodox Parishes."

Bobby Maddex interviews Peter Schweitzer, a board member of the new Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing Orthodox assisted-living facility, located in Clearwater, Florida.

Ken Liu is an attorney with Gammon and Grange as well as the Christian Legal Society. He tells us about an upcoming gathering of Orthodox Attorneys and issues an invitation to come to the gathering in conjunction with the 2017 Christian Legal Society Conference.

Over 19 trillion gallons of water has fallen on greater Houston since Hurricane Harvey touched land. 52 inches of rain which is unprecedented in the state of Texas. Local officials in Texas have reported at least 30 confirmed and suspected flood-related deaths. Fr. Joseph Huneycutt joins us from Houston to talk about the disaster and the impact on Orthodox churches in the region. Antiochian Fund IOCC Fund

One of the extremely complicated issues with which Orthodox parents must contend these days is that of homosexuality. How do we talk to our kids about same-sex desires and relationships and how do we do so with the sensitivity, nuance, and frankness that the topic requires? At the request of Carole Buleza, the Director of the Antiochian Department of Christian Education, Bobby Maddex once again interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis, an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, about how to talk about marriage, intimacy, and homosexuality with your children. This is part two!

We interview Graham Sparkman, a fifth-generation bluegrass-Mountain musician who now finds himself on the path into the Orthodox Church. Graham is here to talk about his new, unique, and frankly gorgeous CD titled Lestovka—available now at iTunes and cdbaby.

Dn. Michael Hyatt is chairman of the Board of Trustees for Ancient Faith Ministries. He is the Founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, an online leadership development company dedicated to helping high achievers win at work and succeed at life. Formerly the CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, Michael is also the New York Times bestselling author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World and the co-author of Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting.

Meet Ron Smith, Orthodox Christian, former Oldies DJ, and one of the Executive Producers of the movie Heavens to Betsy as well as the sequel Heavens to Betsy 2.

Bobby Maddex interviews Peter Schweitzer, a member of the board of directors of Most Holy Theotokos: Rescuer of the Perishing, an Orthodox assisted-living facility for Orthodox Christians nearing the end of life, located in Clearwater, Florida. Peter is here today to update us on the progress of the facility and to tell you about an opportunity to help support this important ministry.

Monica Yousef is an attorney with Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton and the Co-Chair of the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network. In conjunction with the Christian Legal Society, the OCAN is planning their second annual conference and would love to see all Orthodox lawyers attend. Find out more HERE.

Ken Liu joins us to talk about the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network and the upcoming conference in conjunction with the Christian Legal Society.

Bobby Maddex interviews Veronica Hughes about her new book Saint Veronica: An Eastern Orthodox Historical Overview and Liturgical Service.

From a Behind the Scenes blog, Marketing Director Melinda Johnson reflects on why someone should consider supporting AFR here in December.