v Loving Creation - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-18T17:20:54+00:00 Having been born in the image of God, we strive to achieve His likeness - becoming one with Him. And our relationship with His creation is a part of that spiritual development. Full Article
v Loving Creation - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-18T17:21:02+00:00 Matthew begins a series exploring the spiritual aspect of environmentalism by asking, "Why does God create?" Full Article
v Virtual Righteousness - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-28T19:20:46+00:00 Matthew brings part one of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness. Full Article
v Virtual Righteousness - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-28T19:24:39+00:00 Matthew brings part two of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness. Full Article
v Living Faith By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T16:50:55+00:00 Matthew is sick this week so we will take a break from his series on sacraments to present a short feature from our archives. Full Article
v 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
v Nativity Fast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T18:12:43+00:00 So why are Orthodox Christians fasting the weeks leading up to Christmas while other Christians are having parties and good food? Full Article
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v 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
v Having a Godly Image By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-28T01:39:08+00:00 How does your self image align with God's image stamped on you? Listen as Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh encourage us to live in such a way that matches who we are as Christians. Full Article
v Preparing for Nativity - Elissa Bjeletich By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-11-14T02:44:16+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome special guest Elissa Bjeletich tonight to talk about Nativity and families. Full Article
v 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
v Faith, Hope, and Love - Meet Film Director Robert Krantz By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-03-13T01:58:04+00:00 This week on Healthy Minds, Healthy Souls, join Fr. Nick and Pres. Roxanne Louh as they talk with Orthodox director Robert Krantz about his new movie, FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE. Full Article
v Culture and Beauty - An Orthodox Perspective By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-26T18:06:20+00:00 Dn. Nicholas Kotar is the guest. He is an author and writer for the Ancient Faith Blog A Light So Lovely. Full Article
v Anger and Forgiveness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-07-23T04:25:07+00:00 On this pre-recorded edition of Healthy Minds, Healthy Souls, the Louhs discuss the importance of curbing your anger and working to forgive. Full Article
v Fear, Violence, and Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-11T01:49:44+00:00 Dr. Philip Mamalakis joins Dr. Roxanne Louh to discuss the growing violence in society and how it affects our children. How do we speak to our children about their fears and anxieties in the midst of school shootings and other violence all around them. Full Article
v Living Your Best Life - Bill Marianes By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-09T01:48:21+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome stewardship evangelist Bill Marianes to talk about how to live our best life to the glory of God. Full Article
v 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
v 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
v 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
v Reconciling the Racial Divide: Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-24T14:18:19+00:00 Fr. Martin Johnson joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne again for the second part of a deeply honest and insightful conversation about America's national struggle with race. Full Article
v Dr. James Skedros - The Impact of the Virus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-09-09T02:37:22+00:00 The Louhs speak with Dr. James Skedros, Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity at Holy Cross/Hellenic College and also Harvard professor. They discuss the spiritual, psychological, and emotional components of the pandemic in school settings, as well as the historical responses to such crises in the Church. Full Article
v Navigating the Political Divide By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-11-11T15:42:22+00:00 Join us on Healthy Minds Healthy Souls this week as we discuss how to navigate the increasing political divide in our country. Full Article
v Presvytera Michelle Triant on Lent with Little Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-10T13:27:23+00:00 Do you struggle to help your little ones participate in Lent? How can we make this great spiritual season meaningful for the youngest believers? Join Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation with Pres. Michelle Triant about Love at Lent, a set of colorful activity cards that encourage kindness, humility, and mindfulness in daily practice. Full Article
v 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
v Choosing Joy Over Happiness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-05-26T12:51:53+00:00 Join Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a special episode of the Healthy Minds Healthy Souls radio show titled "Choosing Joy Over Happiness." The Louhs share some practical ways to create lasting inner joy in your lives. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22, Part VI By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-12T00:27:40+00:00 We begin to look at the meaning and theology of Jesus’s baptism and what this means for humanity and the Church. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22, Part V By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-12T00:42:27+00:00 In this 5th lecture on the baptism of Christ, we examine the two verses in Luke’s Gospel that record the event. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22, Part IV By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-12T00:43:28+00:00 Part 4: Our final exploration into the theology and meaning of the Holy Trinity. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22, Part VII By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-27T11:37:27+00:00 Part two on the theology of Christ's baptism. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22, Part VIII By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-27T11:40:12+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the meaning of Christ’s baptism and begins part one of his discussion of our baptism. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22, Part XIV By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-03T15:33:05+00:00 Fr. Evan provides a description of the baptismal service. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22, Part XV By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-08-16T16:43:25+00:00 Fr. Evan interviews Nathan Hoppe, missionary to Albania, and explains the hymn and Epistle reading of the baptismal service. Full Article
v Luke 3:21-22 and 3:23-38, Part XVI By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-08-25T18:20:44+00:00 Fr. Evan examines the last part of the baptismal service and then begins a discussion of the genealogy of Christ. Full Article
v What Only God Can Give By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-03-19T18:55:00+00:00 Fr. John reminds us that while we all seek from another person to be fully known and fully loved, this is something that only God can give. Full Article
v Advent - Bridging the Chasm to the Divine By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-11-16T22:46:30+00:00 As we begin the Advent Fast, Fr. John Oliver reflects on the chasm that divides us from the Divine and the uniqueness of Christianity in bridging that gap. Full Article
v Foolish Controversies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-12-18T19:10:25+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on the importance of keeping justice, mercy, and faithfulness preeminent, as opposed to foolish controversies, genealogies, and dissension. Full Article
v Forgiveness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-04-19T02:49:39+00:00 "The soul can not know peace unless she prays for her enemies. If you will pray for your enemies peace will come to you." St. Silouan the Athonite Full Article
v Truth and Love By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-05-05T23:38:34+00:00 We need both truth and love to row through the fog of this world. Full Article
v The Waves By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-05-17T02:19:54+00:00 God does not always remove the wave, but he does always give us himself. Full Article
v God Is Love, but Love Is Not God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-06-06T15:39:38+00:00 Love is too precious, too powerful, and too popular to mean anything we want it to. Instead, love needs definition and contour so that we may know what love is not, just as we may know what love is. Full Article
v The Vine and the Branches By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-30T02:32:41+00:00 "The branches are unique but all attached to the one Vine who gives them life." Full Article
v The Virtue of Failure - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-10T14:13:47+00:00 Fr. John begins a four part series on the virtue of failure by describing the inevitability and purpose of failure. Full Article
v The Virtue of Failure - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-10T14:27:42+00:00 Fr. John continues his series (Part 2) by redefining failure and describing the ways that we react to our own failures. Full Article
v The Virtue of Failure - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-11T14:01:20+00:00 Fr. John continues his series (Part 3) by reflecting on the goal of interior renewal. Full Article
v The Virtue of Failure - Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-11T14:28:20+00:00 Fr. John completes his series (Part 4) by describing how failure can become a servant of God for the renewal of our lives. Full Article
v Thou Shalt Not Covet By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:09:26+00:00 Fr. John examines the last of the ten great commandments. Full Article