en 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
en All Stars: When OCF Work is Discouraging—with Naim Mekdessi and Rachel Sierra By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-28T15:51:21+00:00 Tasya interviews Rachel Sierra and Naim Mekdessi—two students who have been active throughout their college years in OCF's South Region. The three college seniors discuss dealing with chapter elections, what it means to be District Leaders and chapter presidents, how they handle discouragement in OCF work, and more. Full Article
en What Happens to Babies When They Die? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-18T16:09:11+00:00 Join Andja and Fr. Brendan as they share their experiences with death and discuss what happens to unbaptized babies when they die. Full Article
en 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
en Ecumenism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-15T18:41:26+00:00 Fr. Brendan Pelphrey and Kassiani discuss Ecumenism and what it means to Orthodox Christians. Full Article
en 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
en Preparing for Lent, with Fr. Timothy Hojnicki By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-06T14:34:14+00:00 In today’s episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy discuss the stories of the Canaanite Women and Zacchaeus. They talk about great faith and begin to elaborate on a main theme of lent: humility. Full Article
en 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
en Preparing for Lent: The Prodigal Son By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-20T04:25:26+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy continue on the Pre-Lenten journey by drawing connections between our repentance and God’s compassion and love for mankind. Full Article
en Preparing for Lent: Judgement Sunday By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-26T21:42:07+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy explore how Judgement can bring us closer to Christ as we embark on journey towards Lent Full Article
en The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Session 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:42:29+00:00 The first keynote address from Dn. Nicholas Belcher. Full Article
en Student Advisory Board By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:43:33+00:00 Listen in on the OCF advisory board discussion from Antiochian Village. Full Article
en The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Keynote 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:44:23+00:00 The second keynote address by Dn. Belcher. Full Article
en The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Panel Discussion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:45:30+00:00 A lively discussion worth downloading. For details on the panel, download this PDF which has all of the information. Full Article
en The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Keynote 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:46:14+00:00 Keynote address 3 by Dn. Belcher. Full Article
en The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Interview with Dn. Nicholas Belcher By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:47:41+00:00 The interviewer is Jonathan Bush, OCF Regional Representative for the South along with his friend Bekah. The subject of the interview is "What is a vocation?" Full Article
en 2007 College Conference Workshop: John Stonestreet By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:55:20+00:00 What does it mean to love God and why is it so hard to love my neighbor? Listen to the audio and download the notes. Full Article
en Ancient Faith in a Modern World - 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:58:00+00:00 Today, we start a 3-part series entitled The Ancient Christian Faith in the Modern World. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission. Full Article
en Ancient Faith In The Modern World - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:58:55+00:00 Today, we continue our 3-part series entitled "The Ancient Christian Faith in the Modern World." (25:43) Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission." Full Article
en Ancient Faith In The Modern World - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:59:48+00:00 Today, we wrap up our 3-part series entitled The Ancient Christian Faith in the Modern World. We also take time to chat with Stephanie Mardigian, chapter president at VCU in Richmond, VA. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission. Full Article
en Heaven Ain't Up Hell Ain't Down - part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:07:55+00:00 Today, we talk about summer plans for the podcast. We also begin a 3-part series entitled "Heaven Ain't Up, Hell Ain't Down." Plus, we go over how YOU can help OCF in a HUGE way. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission. Full Article
en Beginning Lent: Sunday of Orthodoxy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-11T23:16:09+00:00 In the final episode of the six-week series, Danielle and Fr. Timothy examine the Triumph of Orthodoxy through iconography, and conclude the series with some Lenten advice for young adults. Full Article
en Preparing for Lent: Forgiveness Sunday By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-11T23:19:10+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy discuss the liberation found in humbly forgiving ourselves and others before Christ. Full Article
en The Love and Power that Flows through Christ-Centered Relationships By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-20T16:36:53+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Jeanine dive into understanding Christ-centered relationships. They discuss where to find these relationships, their benefits, and why it’s helpful to maintain them with other young adults Full Article
en Steven Christoforou By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-07-15T17:49:36+00:00 Steven Christoforou speaks at College Conference East, which took place from December 28-31, 2016, at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Full Article
en Despondency By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-11-16T00:07:28+00:00 In this episode Samuel Dutschmann, College Conference Midwest Student Leader, is joined by author, podcaster, and trauma coach, Nicole Roccas. They discuss despondency in the life of college students. Nicole shares insights from her work and how students might work through these restless moments of our lives. Full Article
en Oneness And The Trinity - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2009-08-21T19:52:33+00:00 Matthew shows how the communal life of the Father, Son and Spirit defines who we are and how we must live. Full Article
en Oneness And The Trinity - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2009-08-23T17:25:02+00:00 The great mystery of the Trinity lies in the sameness of each part of the triune Godhead. Matthew examines how this is so. Full Article
en Oneness And Creation - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2009-10-20T17:59:55+00:00 Matthew continues his examination of oneness, this time showing how we become one with God, participants in the communal life of the Holy Trinity. Full Article
en Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-02-22T18:20:14+00:00 Matthew continues his series by showing how the Fall altered the nature of man's existence. We don't die because we sin. We sin because we die. Full Article
en Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-02-28T15:09:33+00:00 Matthew explains that, just as every human being fell under the curse of death through Adam, every human has been given immortality in Christ. Full Article
en Oneness - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-03-27T18:30:31+00:00 Matthew explains how self-centered individualism leads to a personal moral code, which is dangerously close to amorality. Full Article
en Oneness And The Fall - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-03-31T15:00:23+00:00 Matthew takes note of the nature of the fall and what was truly lost. Full Article
en Oneness And The Spirit - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-04-28T20:35:29+00:00 The coming of the Holy Spirit into the world, says Matthew, was the dynamic event which makes true oneness with God and with other people possible. Full Article
en 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
en 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
en 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
en 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
en 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
en Oneness - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-08T21:00:23+00:00 Matthew shows how it is the desire of God that our lives be joined together in the same way that the Father and the Son are united. Full Article
en Old Testament Sacrifices - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-25T19:45:47+00:00 Matthew answers the question, "What was God's purpose with the Old Testament sacrificial system?" Full Article
en Old Testament Sacrifices - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-26T01:50:41+00:00 Matthew concludes his series by examining the nature of man's conscience. Full Article
en Oneness And Creation - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-26T00:51:36+00:00 Matthew illustrates how the communal nature of God is why Christians can say that God is love. Full Article
en 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
en 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
en 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
en 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
en 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
en 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
en 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