"Queen Esther," from Royal Saints: A coloring book with stories of saintly royalty throughout the history of Christianity (Draw Near Designs). Saints drawn by Marian Adams. Stories & Borders by Abigail Holt. Layout by Caroline Gann.

"Queen Abigail," from Royal Saints: A coloring book with stories of saintly royalty throughout the history of Christianity (Draw Near Designs). Saints drawn by Marian Adams. Stories & Borders by Abigail Holt. Layout by Caroline Gann.

"Saint Tamara, Queen of Georgia," from Royal Saints: A coloring book with stories of saintly royalty throughout the history of Christianity (Draw Near Designs). Saints drawn by Marian Adams. Stories & Borders by Abigail Holt. Layout by Caroline Gann.

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter 1, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Two, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter three, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Four, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter five, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available from Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter six, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter seven, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter eight, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Nine, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Ten, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Eleven, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twelve, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Thirteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Fourteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Fifteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Sixteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Seventeen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Eighteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter nineteen, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty One, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty Two, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty Three, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Queen Abigail the Wise, Chapter Twenty Four and conclusion, written and illustrated by Grace Brooks. Create Space (2015) Available on Amazon

Fr. Ted offers a beautiful homily for the Feast of Transfiguration. He urges us to live life within the Church, so that when we come into contact with the light of Truth, we do not squint and turn away.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains how we acquire the mind of Christ, by living in Christ through the life of Church.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos shares the story of Fr. Nicola Yanney, of blessed memory, as he calls us to pursue life in Christ even in the face of danger and illness.

Questions evangelicals want to ask the Eastern Orthodox, with Fr. Michael Reagan.

Continuing the discussion with Fr. Michael Reagan, about questions evangelicals have for the Orthodox.

Kevin and Steve interview Fr. Wayne about some hard to ask questions about Lent.

Orthodox churches in America are separated into multiple ‘jurisdictions’ based on ethnic-national lines. Antiochian priest Fr Josiah Trenham (PhD.) speaks frankly and passionately about the subject and its implications, both spiritual and pastoral. Everyone may not agree with his perspective, but it raises important questions for the future of Orthodoxy in America!

As many as 30%+ of Iraqi's 4.2 million displaced refugees are Christian. They are being persecuted from all sides of the conflict. Amal Morcos of IOCC recently returned from Syria and Lebanon and reports first hand on what the U.N. calls "the fastest growing refugee crisis in the world."

Kevin’s guest in this summer encore presentation is Amal Morcos of IOCC who reports on her trip to Syria and Lebanon.

Are converts to Orthodox Christianity dominating the media with their "journey stories" and "fast-paced, high-energy" perspectives, while the more quiet, perhaps lumbering, but deeply-rooted faith of cradle-born Orthodox is obscured in the process? Are traditions and customs being introduced by some convert clergy and laity that feel new and even strange to those with deep Orthodox roots? Is there a growing "cradle - convert gap" in the Orthodox Church in North America? Cradle Orthodox blogger, and writer Janice Bidwell expresses her concerns in this conversation with host Kevin Allen.

Kevin Allen talks with Fr. Peter Gillquist about the status of Orthodox Evangelism and the Church in America.

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! This is the anthem of Pascha, and since it was in fact Holy Week and Pascha last week, we have decided to "go lite" this program hour and air a 20-minute interview segment we did last month with local Phoenix evangelical drive-time radio program host Andrew Tallman in lieu of a full study hour. So enjoy, and next week we'll tackle another topic. A blessed Bright Week to all.

The addition and acceptance of three words—and the Son (filioque in Latin)—to the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Symbol of Faith (Creed) in the Western Church, and then finally by the Roman See, changed the course of Church and human history. It is often seen as the primordial cause of the dogmatic schism that separated the West from the East a thousand years ago. Here we attempt to unpack the origin and significance of the filioque, and why the Eastern Orthodox Church views it as an assault on the historical doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

The Very Rev. Dr. John H. Erickson, former seminary Dean (2002-2007), speaks at the first annual "Father John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture" at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary on September 15, 2013.

On its return to Orthodox Education Day at St. Vladimir's Seminary October 6, 2018, the Boston Byzantine Choir, directed by Charles R. Marge, delivered a beautiful performance at Three Hierarchs Chapel in celebration of the choir's own 25th anniversary.

Before moving on to the remaining chapters, Dn. Michael and Gail address questions from AFR listeners by email as well as from the audience. They are teaching through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas.

Up until this point, we have focused on understanding the concept of an Orthodox phronema—what it is and how it is different from the Western phronema. In this episode, we explore five actions you need to take in order to acquire an Orthodox phronema. Thinking Orthodox by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre las piedras que nos separa de la alegria del Señor y como podemos quitar estos piedras malas de nuestras vidas. Marcos 15:43-16:8 Fr. Nicholas preached about the stones that separate us from the joy of the Lord and how we can remove these evil stones from our lives. Mark 15:43-16:8.

Padre Nicholas predico sobre la vida espiritual y el valor tan grande de la salud de tu alma. También cuidado por tanto reglas que crean que tu salvación viene de ellos. La salvación viene de Cristo. (Gálata 2:16-20) Fr. Nicholas preached about the spiritual life and the great value in having a healthy soul. Also be careful for all the rules, believing that salvation comes from them. Salvation comes from Christ. (Galatians 2:16-20)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el amor que Dios tiene para la gente perdida y como el Señor nunca va a abandonarnos. (Lucas 19:1-10) Fr. Nicholas preached about the love that God has for the people who are lost and how He never abandons us. (Luke 19:1-10)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia a tener en tu corazón la meta a ser como Dios. Solamente las virtudes de Dios llevarán al Cielo. (Mateo 6:14-21) Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance to have in your heart the goal of being like God. The virtues of God is the only thing you will bring to heaven. (Matt. 6:14-21)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre todos las oportunidades que el Espíritu nos da. Unas oportunidades son a ser feliz, a tener amor, y a festejar que tenemos hoy. (Hechos 11:19-26, 29-30) Fr. Nicholas preached about the many opportunities that the Holy Spirit gives us. A opportunity to be happy, to feel love, and to celebrate what we have today. (Acts 11:19-26, 29-30)