Fr. Philip LeMasters marvels at how central the balance of the masculine and the feminine is to our Orthodox faith and spiritual life.

There is variety in Orthodox theology, but there is no plurality in dogma—and that is where the unity of the Orthodox faith lies. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explains.

Is Orthodoxy really somehow immune to the liberalism and worldiness that afflicts everyone else in North America? Fr. Lawrence Farley argues, "No!"

According to Fr. Lawrence Farley, if the Muslim has no real exposure to or understanding of the Christian message, he might still be spared on the last day if his heart was in ignorance seeking the true God.

Did Jesus really call a Gentile woman a dog? Fr. Lawrence Farley sets the story straight.

A blogger on Orthodox Christianity and subdeacon at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Bellingham, Washington, explains why the Scriptures must be read in the context of tradition.

Fr. Philip LeMasters argues that it is time for Orthodox Christians to be realistic and not panic about life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.

Fr. Philip LeMasters, a professor of religion at McMurry University and the host of the AFR podcast Eastern Christian Insights, discusses how Orthodox Christians should approach politics.

Fr. Philip LeMasters discusses the sexualized culture of Hollywood.

Fr. Philip LeMasters reads an essay he wrote for Jacob's Well, the official magazine of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (OCA). "What is the border between Christ’s Kingdom and the kingdoms of the world? The Savior said clearly that His Kingdom “is not of this world,” but the world is where we have to live out our lives as His followers. Throughout the Divine Liturgy, we pray for the salvation of all, peace for the world, and the wellbeing of our civil authorities and armed forces. To do this with integrity, we must discern how to deal with political and social matters in ways that not only convey the transcendence of the Kingdom, but also show how God’s will can be done, albeit imperfectly and partially, here on earth. The border between these realms is real, but not impermeable." Read the essay at https://issuu.com/jacobswell/docs/jacob_s_well_spring_2021_final/s/12860328.

How does one attain spiritual wisdom? This week offers reflections grounded in the sayings of St Isaac of Syria, on wisdom approached through humility, prayer in the scriptures, and love of neighbor.

In this broadcast—recorded "on the road"—we examine a brief word by Abba Dorotheos of Gaza on the spiritual symbolism of Christ's entry into Jerusalem.

In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Archimandrite Irenei explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition.

This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Archimandrite Irenei focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history.

In this episode, Fr. Matthew returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses's ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses's example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God?

This week’s broadcast focuses on an episode from the Life of St. Anthony the Great, in which the saint, seeking solace in his spiritual struggles, receives an angelic testimony to the way of salvation. Has this message something to teach the Christian struggling in the world today?

Taking up a passage from the writings of St. Theophan the Recluse, Archimandrite Irenei examines the nature of human freedom, not as a thing good in itself, but which is to be sacrificed as a perfect offering to God.

Father Irenei examines two passages from St. Irenaeus of Lyons, which speak of receiving the truth of "the Church that has been handed down to us" from the Holy Apostles, and in which right belief is found without adulteration or error.

In this episode, Archimandrite Irenei returns to the Life of Moses by St Gregory of Nyssa, and examines a key passage in which the Saint compares the ascent of spiritual life to Moses’s ascent of Mt. Sinai. What does it mean to ascend into "darkness," to converse with God "where the understanding does not reach"? And how does Moses’s example reveal the way in which all the Fathers and Saints draw the whole Christian family into deeper communion with God?

Why did God become man? This week's reflection explores St Athanasius's consideration of the Son's incarnation as a response to his probing refrain, in the face of man's sin: "What was God to do?"

In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Irenei examines a text by St. Cyril of Jerusalem, which prompts the Christian to ask the question, "Do I truly believe in Christ’s resurrection?" If so, how does this belief shape the actual decisions and determinations of our lives?

This is the first in Fr. Thomas Hopko's series of three lectures for CrossRoad. Fr. Tom discusses the person and works of Christ according to the four Gospels.

This is the second in Fr. Thomas Hopko's series of three lectures for CrossRoad. Fr. Tom discusses the Lord as the Messiah who saves us from ignorance, foolishness, and insanity.

Fr. Thomas Hopko discusses He who offers and is offered on our behalf to God the Father on the Cross as the perfect sacrifice that saves us from our sins and transgressions and puts us right with God. 

In his third lecture, Dr. Demetrios Katos addresses the ways in which theology is scientific, why we should never say “mere symbol” in Orthodox thought, what we mean by essence and energies, what we mean by a personal God, and how the Bible and other sources are used in theology.

Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas discusses preparation for Baptism and its theology. He finishes with an exploration of the Anaphora of the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil.

Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas explores the Icon as a visual, graphic Gospel and teacher of the Faith.

Fr. John David Finley talks about evangelism in an Orthodox context.

An interview with Fr. Stephen Freeman about his journey to Orthodoxy

A brief interview with Miho from Japan including her beautiful rendition of the Lord's Prayer

Dr. Brad Nassif asks that question in the December 2006 issue of Christianity Today. We interviewed Dr. Nassif on that same subject.

An interview with Ninos Oshaana, founder of OrthodoXCircle, a social networking site especially for Orthodox Christians.

Ninos Oshaana of OrthodoXCircle joins us for an update on the social networking site for Orthodox Christians.

Learn about this new and important resource designed to address social and moral concerns in our society from an Orthodox perspective. We talk with Fr. Hans Jacobse about the newly established American Orthodox Institute..

Olivia Morton is a 17-year-old Orthodox teen who gives us a report on her experience in New York with OYO (Orthodox Youth Outreach)

Learn about Orthodox missions work in the country of Finland!

Why is Orthodoxy the noted exception when it comes to the declining interest in religion by men? Noted author and speaker Frederica Mathewes-Green tells us in this hard hitting 45 minute talk.

Hear the story of Fr. Samuel Haddad who grew up with Orthodox roots but turned a different direction only to come back to Orthodoxy later in life. It's a fascinating story!

Learn about a wonderful and free service for choir directors and choir members organized by Fr. Sergius - music director at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Monastery. The web site is orthodoxtwopartmusic.org.

At the close of the recent All-American Council of the OCA, John caught up with Fr. Steven Voytovich, Chairman of the Deptartment of Institutional Chaplaincy in the OCA as well as a couple of the Department chaplains. Learn about the growing ministry of Orthodox chaplains in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospices.

The traveling AFR microphone was in Minneapolis recently with Fr. Tom Soroka of The Path. He was a guest speaker at St Mary's Cathedral in Minneapolis and while there, interviewed three individuals about an active local prison ministry. The director's name is Paul Hatjistilianos, and the other two volunteers are Sandra Anderson and Rick Wagner.

Bobby Maddex interviews Chaplain Patrick Tutella, the executive director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), about OCPM's 2009 Convocation (July 28-30), the purpose of which is to bring together the many Orthodox clergy and laity from throughout North America who are practicing prison ministry or who are interested in practicing prison ministry.

Our Orthodox brothers and sisters in Gaza are coping with the after-effects of the recent war. IOCC correspondent Chrysanthe Loizos files this report produced by Ancient Faith Radio. Learn how this tiny, embattled community is moving forward with the help of IOCC.

John talks with Howard Lange about the 2009 Orthodox Conference on Missions and Evangelism being held at Antiochian Village on Labor Day weekend September 4-7.

Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth from Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church in Warrenville, IL, speaks about the Dormition of the Theotokos.

John talks with Don West about the impact of the Missions and Evangelism conference on his journey to Orthodoxy. The 2009 Orthodox Conference on Missions and Evangelism will be held at Antiochian Village on Labor Day weekend September 4-7.

On the campus of the University of Illinois is a large house owned and operated by Orthodox Christians where students can live, hang out, pray, and study. It is part of the local Orthodox Christian Fellowship program. Learn more as John Maddex talks with students as well as advisor Fr. James Ellison. Also, check out the web site.

John talks with composer Nicholas Reeves about a coming concert in New York City to honor the work of composers who were banned or controversial due to their connection with or influence from the Orthodox Church under Communist oppression. The concert and lectures are entitled "Devotion: The Triumph of Orthodox Music Over Oppression." More information about tickets for this May 8 event is available HERE. Or you can call 646-450-4077.

An interview with Professor David Frost from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge. Hear about some programs you can take advantage of even if you don't live in the UK!

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Martin Swanson, Dean of The Orthodox Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.