the St. Katherine College Receives “A” Rating! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-06-02T05:16:26+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Frank Papatheofanis, the founder and president of St. Katherine Orthodox College, about the A rating that the school received from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. The two also discuss the new National Orthodox Christian Education Association. Full Article
the The Cerulean Locket By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T02:09:21+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Justina Uram, an Orthodox public interest attorney with degrees from Penn State Dickinson School of Law and Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She is also the author of a brand new novel titled The Cerulean Locket, which is published by Tilden Terrence Press. Full Article
the Nativity of the Theotokos By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-11T03:22:00+00:00 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. Full Article
the The Ancient Church By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-11T03:23:09+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Michael and Jodi Hailey, the founders and managers of The Ancient Church, an Orthodox Christian Art, Music, and Reading Room located in Forest Grove, Oregon. Full Article
the Reflections on the Priesthood By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-25T02:10:02+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Antony Gabriel, the Chairman of the Antiochian Heritage Foundation, the recently retired rector of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Montreal, Quebec, and the author of Reflections on the Priesthood, portions of which have already been published on the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America website. Fr. Gabriel is also the author of the forthcoming book Silence: A Diary of Suffering and Redemption, published by Westbow Press. Full Article
the Matthew 25:36 Fellowship By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-17T02:58:06+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Stephen Powley, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, about OCPM's new Matthew 25:36 Fellowship. Full Article
the The Little Church During Advent Season By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-27T23:10:43+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Caleb Shoemaker and Elissa Bjeletich, the authors of the Ancient Faith Publishing book Blueprints for the Little Church, about how to effectively lead your family through the Advent fast and the Feast of the Nativity. Full Article
the The Field: Cultivating Salvation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-05T03:28:08+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Chapman, the Director of Holy Trinity Publications, about a newly translated book by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov titled The Field: Cultivating Salvation. Full Article
the The University of St. Katherine By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-01-01T04:07:32+00:00 Dr. Frank Papatheofanis joins us to give an update on what is happening at The University of St. Katherine (newly identified as a university). This liberal arts university is founded and rooted in the life of the Orthodox Christian Tradition. Full Article
the The Retirement of Fr. Peter Gillquist By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-01-03T21:20:57+00:00 John Maddex visits the home of Fr. Peter and Kh. Marilyn Gillquist to talk about the recent announcement by His Eminence Metropolitan Philip of Fr. Peter's retirement as Chairman of the Department of Missions and Evangelism for the Antiochian Archdiocese. Joining them is their son, Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist. Full Article
the Motherhood By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-03T20:45:33+00:00 Mat. Juliana Schmemann speaks at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, in January of 1999 at the Mother Alexandra Memorial Lecture. Thanks for the audio to Mother Christophora and the other nuns at the Monastery of the Transfiguration. Full Article
the Sing to the Lord a New Song By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T17:08:32+00:00 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. Full Article
the Icons: The Essential Collection By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T17:09:35+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Sr. Faith Riccio, the author of a new book from Paraclete Press titled Icons: The Essential Collection. Full Article
the Why Young People Are Leaving the Church and What to Do About It By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T17:10:36+00:00 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. Full Article
the The Lausanne-Orthodox Initiative By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T20:19:46+00:00 John Maddex visits with board members of the Lausanne-Orthodox Initiative who are planning their next conference in September to be held in Cambridge. LOI is a movement of Orthodox and Evangelical Christians who wish to respect each other’s beliefs, learn from each other, and support one another in obeying the call to share in God’s mission. Full Article
the The Life-Giving Cross: Marriage, Parenting, and Caregiving By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T20:20:52+00:00 Elissa Bjeletich, author of Blueprints for the Little Church and the host of the AFR podcast "Raising Saints," speaks at The Holy Taxiarchai and St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles, Illinois. Full Article
the Beauty and the Destruction of the Individual By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T20:29:27+00:00 Dr. John Mark Reynolds speaks at the Acton Institute on "Beauty and the Destruction of the Individual." Dr. Reynolds is the President of The Saint Constantine School, a K-college classical Orthodox school in Houston. He is also a Senior Fellow of Humanities at The King’s College in New York City, and a Fellow of the Center For Science and Culture at The Discovery Institute. Full Article
the The Human Icon By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-02T05:02:05+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Christine Mangala Frost, a guest lecturer and research associate at the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, about her new book The Human Icon: A Comparative Study of Hindu and Orthodox Christian Beliefs. Full Article
the Be the Bee - It Is Finished! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-02T05:03:48+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Steven Christoforou, the director of the GOA’s Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, the co-host of the AFR podcast Pop Culture Coffee Hour, and the erstwhile host of the popular Orthodox video podcast Be the Bee. Full Article
the Most Holy Theotokos Rescuer of the Perishing By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-01T03:03:43+00:00 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. Full Article
the A Gathering of Orthodox Attorneys By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-30T04:33:42+00:00 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. Full Article
the How Should Orthodox Parents Talk to Their Kids About Homosexuality?: Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-11-23T16:13:28+00:00 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! Full Article
the The Orthodox Church Capital Improvement Fund By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-16T04:25:59+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews John Della Monica, the President of the Orthodox Church Capital Improvement Fund (OCCIF). Full Article
the From Bluegrass to the Beatitudes By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-16T04:29:50+00:00 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. Full Article
the Bruno Capolongo and the Art of Kintsugi By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-10T23:22:35+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Bruno Capolongo, a full-time artist and convert to Orthodox Christianity who attends All Saints of North America Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and specializes in the art of kintsugi. Please see the attachment for an example of kintsugi. Full Article
the Woven: An Interactive Book for the Modern Teenage Girl on Orthodox Christianity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:10:07+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Paula Marchman with the GOA Family Life Ministry in Atlanta and Edna King, one of the individuals behind Woven: An Interactive Book for the Modern Teenage Girl on Orthodox Christianity. Full Article
the The Greeks who Changed the World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:15:48+00:00 What happened when newly evangelized Greek merchants shared their newfound faith in their new homeland? It's grassroots evangelism at its best, and it helped spread Christianity far and wide. Fr. Patrick Reardon tells their story. Full Article
the Update on Most Holy Theotokos: Rescuer of the Perishing By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:20:39+00:00 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. Full Article
the The Orthodox Christian Attorney Network By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:35:55+00:00 Ken Liu joins us to talk about the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network and the upcoming conference in conjunction with the Christian Legal Society. Full Article
the The Collective Wisdom Project By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:49:58+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Herman Middleton, the founder of the Collective Wisdom Project, a collection of video interviews of people who have discovered the Orthodox Faith. Full Article
the FaithTree: The Relationship Project By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:55:09+00:00 On this special edition of Ancient Faith Presents, Elissa Bjeletich, host of the live program Everyday Orthodox, interviews Anna Kallis, Michelle Moujaes, and Dr. Philip Mamalakis about their affiliation with the FaithTree organization and its Relationship Project, which focuses on youth and their identity in Christ, real intimacy, friendship and loneliness, physical desire and attraction, marriage, dating, and more! Full Article
the Hiking the Holy Mountain By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T03:49:04+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews John McKinney, the author of Hiking the Holy Mountain: Tales of Monks and Miracles on the Trails of Mount Athos, Greece. Full Article
the Fast Questions and Fast Answers About the Geography of Orthodoxy in America By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:02:17+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Alexei Krindatch, the Research Coordinator of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, about a new report titled "Fast Questions and Fast Answers About the Geography of Orthodoxy in America." Full Article
the More on the Ancient Faith Writing and Podcasting Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:10:53+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Katherine Hyde, the Acquisitions Editor of Ancient Faith Publishing, about the Ancient Faith Writing and Podcasting Conference. Full Article
the Frederica Mathewes-Green By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:11:48+00:00 Bobby Maddex talks with Frederica Mathewes-Green, the keynote speaker at the upcoming Ancient Faith Writing and Podcasting Conference.. Full Article
the Update on the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:25:27+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Razvan Porumb, a lecturer and vice principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, England, about a few new developments at the school. Full Article
the Kathryn Bocanegra and the Upcoming OCAMPR Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:42:04+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Kathryn Bocanegra, a post-doctoral fellow at Loyola University of Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice Research, Policy, and Practice, and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here. Full Article
the Introducing the Ancient Faith Book Club! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:43:54+00:00 Join siblings Bobby Maddex and Molly Sabourin as they glean spiritual insights from modern literature. Listen to this introduction to learn more about the book club schedule, how the podcast will operate, and the ways in which you can participate. The first book is The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, and the discussion will take place one month from now—on October 7, 2019. Click here to purchase the book, view the whole book list, and leave a message for Molly and Bobby. Get reading! Full Article
the Dn. Perry Hamalis and the Upcoming OCAMPR Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:45:06+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Perry Hamalis, the Cecelia Schneller Mueller Professor of Religion at North Central College and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here. Full Article
the Dn. Marek Simon, the New Executive Director of OCF By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:46:44+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Marek Simon, the new Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Full Article
the The Artefact Institute By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-01T22:37:11+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Nicholas Kotar, Maria Sheehan, and Benedict Sheehan about the Artefact Institute, a new endeavor aimed at helping communities craft an immersive experience that includes the thinking and talking about and the doing of the components of Christian Culture. Full Article
the The Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T23:44:22+00:00 Learn about the work going on in prisons as we talk with Fr. Duane Pederson from the Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry. Listen at the end of the interview to learn about their search for a new Executive Director. Inquiries can be emailed directly to OCPM" Full Article
the The Second US Census of Orthodox Christian Churches and the 2020 US Religion Census (Revised) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T23:45:35+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Alexei Krindatch, the National Coordinator for the Second US Census of Orthodox Christian Churches and also a member of the national oversight committee for the 2020 US Religion Census. Full Article
the How Should Orthodox Parents Talk to Their Kids About Homosexuality? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T23:51:09+00:00 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 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. Full Article
the The Orthodox Christian Deaf Association By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-07-26T00:30:11+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Jason and Savannah Foster, founders of the new Orthodox Christian Deaf Association, or OCDA. Full Article
the The Orthodox Christian Anxiety and Depression Support Group By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-08-21T19:37:16+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Samuel Seamans, the founder of the Orthodox Christian Anxiety and Depression Support Group. Full Article
the Hope from the Ruins of Beirut By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-09-06T21:33:03+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick hosts a moving interview with Deacon Gabriel Abdel Nour of St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Beirut (Achrafieh), Lebanon, sounding notes of both sorrow and hope in the midst of destruction from the recent explosions, economic desperation and pandemic. Full Article
the The Holy Orthodox Order of Saint George the Great Martyr By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-11-18T16:30:02+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Konstantine Pandolfi, Archimandrite Maximos Weimar, and The Reverend Deacon Dr. Pavlos Siewers about The Holy Orthodox Order of Saint George the Great Martyr. The Holy Orthodox Order of Saint George the Great Martyr is an international, religious, pan-Orthodox, confraternal order of Christian chivalry. Its mission is to help peacefully defend, sustain and preserve the continued existence and wellbeing of the Orthodox Christian Faith within the Holy Land, the Middle East, and wherever the Orthodox Church and her faithful are either persecuted or in need. Learn more about the order and how to get involved here! Full Article
the Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-03T03:24:54+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Thomas Colyandro and Hieromonk Mark about the new Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow in Monteagle, TN. Listeners can learn more and help support this amazing monastery here. Full Article
the A New Home for the Monks By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-13T03:06:44+00:00 St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery has a real need and we can help. The Abbot of the monastery is Archimandrite Sergius and he joins us to talk about building a new structure on the monastery grounds serving the community of monks who pray for us daily. Learn more on their Go Fund Me page and do what you can to help! Full Article