da The Sunday of Orthodoxy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-02-19T11:38:00+00:00 As we celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy and the victory over iconoclasm, Fr. Tom gives a personal reflection on icons and their use and misuse. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 5 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-03-16T14:17:00+00:00 In the 5th part of his series on Charles Darwin, Fr. Thomas talks about the relationship of this Darwinian Revolution and natural science in general to the issue of Orthodox Christian theology. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-04-06T14:56:00+00:00 In his continuing series on Charles Darwin, Fr. Thomas reflects on the Darwinian revolution and Christian theology having to do with the Bible. How do the Scriptures relate to the scientific world in which we live especially following the 19th century? Full Article
da Thomas Sunday By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-04-09T13:59:00+00:00 Father Thomas educates us on why the Sunday a week after our Lord's Resurrection is also called Antipascha. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 7: The Genesis Account (part 1) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-04-20T14:05:00+00:00 In his continuing series on Charles Darwin and Christianity, Fr. Tom begins a reflection on the creation story as told in Genesis. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 8: The Genesis Account (part 2) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-04-28T13:55:00+00:00 Fr. Tom Hopko continues his series on Darwin with his 2nd reflection on the creation story in Genesis. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 9: The Genesis Account (part 3) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-05-04T14:11:00+00:00 Part 3 of the teachings from Genesis as a section in the larger series on Darwin and Christianity. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 10: The Genesis Account (part 4) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-05-12T15:58:00+00:00 Part 4 of the teachings from Genesis as a section in the larger series on Darwin and Christianity. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 11: Death By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-06-05T15:02:00+00:00 In this episode on the Darwinian Revolution and the relationship between natural science and Christian theology, Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on the issue of death. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 12: The Soul By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-06-19T06:03:00+00:00 How do you describe the distinction between human beings and animals? Is it the soul or is it something else altogether? Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 13: God and Creation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-03T16:56:00+00:00 Fr. Tom continues his series on Darwin and Christianity with some musings on God and Creation. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 14: Meditation on Miracles By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-17T12:23:00+00:00 What are some of the misunderstandings and misgivings about miracles, and how does that relate to natural science and Christian theology? Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 15: Nature and Super-nature By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-24T14:15:00+00:00 As Fr. Tom gets close to the end of his series on Darwin and Christianity, he reflects on the terms and concepts of nature and super-nature. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 16: Faith and Knowledge, Reason and Revelation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-08-09T11:45:00+00:00 This is the next-to-last episode in the Darwin series. Full Article
da Darwin and Christianity - Part 17: The Final Chapter By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-08-16T15:38:00+00:00 In this final installment in his Darwin and Christianity series, Fr. Tom Hopko compares the task and method of natural science with the task and method of Christian theology. Full Article
da Exploring the Scripture Readings from the Sunday After Ascension By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-06-06T09:49:00+00:00 On the Sunday after Ascension and before Pentecost, the appointed Scripture readings for the Divine Liturgy have striking similarities between the Apostle Reading (Acts 20) and the Gospel (John 17:1-13). Read these 2 "farewell addresses" and then listen to Fr. Tom's teaching that he recorded in his study following the Liturgy. Full Article
da The First Three Days of Holy Week - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-04-22T13:28:00+00:00 In a 6 part reflection, Fr. Tom Hopko examines the first three days of Holy Week and the significance of the scripture and verses as we prepare for Great and Holy Pascha. In this first episode, he gives an overview of the 3 days and the services we will be a part of. Full Article
da The First Three Days of Holy Week - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-04-22T13:32:00+00:00 In part 2, Fr. Tom reflects on the Bride, the Bridegroom, and the garments. Why was the man with no wedding garment cast out? Full Article
da The First Three Days of Holy Week - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-04-22T13:35:00+00:00 Next is the parable of the fig tree and the imagery of leaves and fruit. Full Article
da The First Three Days of Holy Week - Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-04-22T13:36:00+00:00 Then we have Joseph and his brothers showing us through this intricate biblical story, the imagery of Christ and His Passion. Full Article
da The First Three Days of Holy Week - Part 5 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-04-22T13:38:00+00:00 In the 5th episode, Fr. Tom reflects on the conflicts between Christ and the leaders of the day. Full Article
da The First Three Days of Holy Week - Part 6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-04-22T13:40:00+00:00 Finally, Fr. Tom looks at the Harlot and Judas depicting two diverse models for the treatment of The Christ. Full Article
da Saul and David By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-11-13T14:41:00+00:00 Dr. Constantinou discusses Saul and David, which is lesson 88 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible." Full Article
da Saul and David Continued By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-01-29T09:10:00+00:00 Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David, which is lesson 89 of her series, "Introduction to the Bible." Full Article
da Saul and David: Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-02-05T11:38:00+00:00 Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 90 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible." Full Article
da Saul and David: Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-02-25T11:56:00+00:00 Dr. Contantinou continues her discussion of Saul and David. This is lesson 91 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible." Full Article
da David By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-04-02T13:04:00+00:00 Dr. Constantinou discusses David. This is lesson 92 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible." Full Article
da David and Bathsheba By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-05-09T17:35:00+00:00 Dr. Constantinou continues her study of David, specifically discussing his relationship with Bathsheba. This is lesson 93 in her series, "Introduction to the Bible." Full Article
da David and Bathsheba: Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-05-16T17:10:00+00:00 Dr. Constantinou shares the many patristic lessons dealing with repentance and forgiveness that have been drawn from the story of David's adulterous relationship with Bathsheba. Full Article
da Daniel: Part One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-01T18:01:00+00:00 Dr. Constantinou begins a new series on the Book of Daniel by addressing the questions around authorship and dating of the text. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-12T17:49:00+00:00 Dr. Constantinou continues the series on the Book of Daniel by discussing the importance of the Septuagint to the Early Church. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Three By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-19T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou shares insights from the writings of the early Church Fathers on the Book of Daniel. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Four By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-26T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou explains the origin and validity of the Apocrypha, and discusses the Story of Susanna found in the Book of Daniel in the Septuagint. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Five By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-02T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou discusses further the Story of Susanna, along with the patristics comments on this portion of the Book of Daniel. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Six By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-09T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins the reading and study of the first chapter of the Book of Daniel, with commentary from the Church Fathers. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Seven By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-13T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou turns to chapter two of the Book of Daniel in which we find the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Eight By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-25T15:56:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou introduces the eschatological prophecies of Daniel and continues with chapter two of the Book of Daniel. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Nine By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-03T15:47:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou completes our study of chapter two of the Book of Daniel, and discusses the ability to predict the end of the world. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Ten By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-07T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel, and the story of the Three Youths (Children). Full Article
da Daniel: Part Eleven By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-14T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou explains the meaning of a 'cubit' as she continues our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Twelve By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-21T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues our discussion of chapter three of the Book of Daniel. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Thirteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-04T17:01:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel and the story of the Three Young Men. Full Article
da Daniel: Part Fourteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-11T16:50:00+00:00 Dr. Jeannie Constantinou answers a question from a listener about the words used for "worship" in Greek, and then continues our study of chapter three of the Book of Daniel. Full Article
da Trinity, Florida By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-01-27T18:38:55+00:00 In this inaugural episode of the Department of Missions and Evangelism's new podcast The 153, the youth of Trinity, Florida, help define the reason for the podcast, its title, and even its production! Full Article
da Trinity, Florida: Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-08T15:16:53+00:00 Fr. Joseph gives a bit of "testimony" regarding his first mission in comparison to the large group coming together in Trinity, Florida. Full Article
da Trinity, Florida: Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-13T15:17:45+00:00 In part three of his visit to the fledgling community in Trinity, Florida, Fr Joseph speaks of the Person who can transform the one, the two, the few (or the many). Full Article
da Interview with Adam Roberts: Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-04-20T16:10:33+00:00 In part one of this two-part series, Fr. Joseph speaks with Subdeacon Adam Roberts about Evangelism—what is it? Full Article
da Interview with Adam Roberts: Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-05-04T12:18:55+00:00 In part two of Fr Joseph's interview with Subdeacon Adam Roberts, the topics include: future groups to evangelize; existing parishes planting missions; and how to speak the truth in love (and the problem of the internet). Full Article
da Every Day is Not Pentecost By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-07-02T18:20:34+00:00 On the priest shortage, sunshine, rain, and zucchini: We must be faithful in the valleys (and the peaks). Full Article
da The World Does Not Need More Darkness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-07-29T19:37:02+00:00 The last thing the world needs is more darkness. We don't need more "dark Christians." Fr Joseph serves up Convention "leftovers" at St. Joseph/Houston. Full Article