do 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
do Fast Questions and Fast Answers About American Orthodox Bishops By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-21T21:51:12+00:00 Alexei Krindatch, the Research Coordinator for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, discusses his new report on the various backgrounds of our Orthodox bishops. Full Article
do St. Emmelia Orthodox Homeschool Conferences By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T03:58:07+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Noah Bushelli, the Director of the Department of Homeschooling for the Antiochian Archdiocese, about the St. Emmelia Orthodox Homeschool Conferences. Full Article
do 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
do Fast Questions and Fast Answers About American Orthodox Monasteries By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:12:51+00:00 Bobby Maddex once again interviews Alexei Krindatch, the Research Coordinator of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, about the new Assembly study, Fast Questions and Fast Answers About American Orthodox Monasteries. Full Article
do Orthodox Alaskan Cruise! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:17:02+00:00 Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck joins us to talk about an upcoming cruise to Alaska with an Orthodox theme. Fr. Michael Oleksa, author of Everyday Wonders will be the main speaker and you will experience the history and spiritual richness of Orthodoxy in Alaska. The dates are September 7-14, 2019, and you might be surprised how affordable it is! Full Article
do 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
do Doxacon 2019 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:34:39+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Daniel Silver, one of the co-founders of the Doxacon Faith and Fandom Conference, which will take place this coming November 1-2 in Bethesda, Maryland. Full Article
do Orthodox Christian Attorney Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:37:09+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Joan Berg, the co-chair of the upcoming annual Orthodox Christian Attorney Conference, which will be held in Chicago, Illinois, November 1-2, 2019. Click here to register. Full Article
do Dr. Donald Jenkins, Vice President of OCAMPR By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-22T04:49:20+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Donald Jenkins, Clinical Professor in the Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, in San Antonio, TX, 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
do Rule of Faith: A Journal of Orthodox Thought By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-01T22:41:58+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Joseph Lucas, a managing editor of a new Orthodox academic e-journal titled Rule of Faith: A Journal of Orthodox Thought. Full Article
do 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
do 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
do St. Macrina Orthodox Academy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T23:47:18+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Mat. Elizabeth Philo and Fr. Matthew Harrington, two of the individuals behind the St. Macrina Orthodox Academy, located in the Tri-Cities area of Washington state. Full Article
do Third Annual Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T23:48:06+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Rebecca Pagani, the Board Chair of the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative, about the upcoming Third Annual Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference. Full Article
do Orthodoxy in Nigeria By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T23:48:37+00:00 Fr. Chrysostomos Onyekakeyah (priest-monk) of the Orthodox Diocese of Nigeria (Greek Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa) joins us from his dorm at St. Vladimir's Seminary to talk about the Orthodox Church in Nigeria as well as the orphanage he has established. You can support his work by contacting him at his email address - awomission AT yahoo.com. Full Article
do 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
do Orthodox Institute 2012 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T23:57:01+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Carole Buleza, the Director of the Antiochian Department of Christian Education, which will be hosting the 2012 Orthodox Institute from November 1 through 4 at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Full Article
do 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
do 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
do Orthodox Christian Attorney Network Conference 2020 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-10-09T13:42:07+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Donna Haddad and Monica Youssef about the upcoming Orthodox Christian Attorney Network Conference on Saturday, October 17th. Donna and Monica share how past years' conferences have benefited them both personally and professionally. This year the free virtual conference features Archbishop Michael Dahulich, Hon. Stephanos Bibas, and Steven Christoforou. Find out more and register for this amazing conference here! Full Article
do 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
do 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
do Orthodox Missions in Sweden By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-13T03:04:54+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Elaine Piniat, a brand new OCMC missionary to Sweden. Click here to read Elaine's newsletter. You can find her bio on the OCMC website here. Find out how you can donate to her missionary efforts. Full Article
do Meet Fr. Theodore Petrides By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-13T03:17:29+00:00 We talk with Fr. Theodore Petrides about his fascinating life and his new AFR podcast Signs In Our Times. Full Article
do The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-13T03:18:44+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Dragos Herescu, the principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, England, and Father David Lowell, one of the IOCS Trustees and the Chair of the Friends of IOCS in the States. They discuss recent developments at the Institute, including new partnerships with organizations and schools in North America. Full Article
do The National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-13T03:20:13+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Chad Hatfield and Hollie Benton about an exciting event coming up in September at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. The meeting is called The National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference. Full Article
do The Orthodox Christian Fellowship Now Campaign By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-13T03:36:23+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews a handful of OCF students and alumni about the importance and reach of Orthodox Christian Fellowship. In part, the students discuss the OCF Now Campaign. Help OCF reach $25,000 by August 4, and this amount will be matched! Find out more here. Full Article
do Voice from Vilnius: Exploring the Orthodox Church in Lithuania By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-15T03:43:22+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews Fr. George (Jurgis) Sungaila, a young Orthodox priest serving in Vilnius, Lithuania, and an outgoing blogger and YouTuber dedicated to preaching Christ in a post-Soviet country that has known Orthodox Christianity for at least 700 years. They discuss Fr. George's conversion to Orthodoxy and his ministry, as well as the Three Holy Martyrs of Vilnius (the Protomartyrs and Protectors of Orthodox Lithuanians), what it's like to be Orthodox in Lithuania, the relationship of Lithuania with nearby Russia, the emergence of the Orthodox Church in newly-independent Lithuania in the 1990s, the new auxiliary bishop just consecrated for the country, and Orthodox pilgrimage sites in this small country on the Baltic sea. You will also hear Orthodox liturgical music sung in Lithuanian by Fr. George's wife, Justina, and her choir. Full Article
do Orthodoxy in Ireland By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-15T04:06:24+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. John Hickey, parish priest of Three Patrons of Ireland Antiochian Orthodox Church in Dublin, Ireland. Together they discuss the history of the Church in Ireland, the current state of Orthodoxy there, and the ways in which it is expanding into the future! Learn more about Orthodoxy in Ireland by visiting The Antiochian Orthodox Church in Ireland or by checking out their Facebook Livestream. Full Article
do Single and Orthodox By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-01-15T02:29:00+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Jessica Laarman, the Group Leader of a new project titled Single and Orthodox, an attempt to connect actively practicing single Orthodox Christians together and build new relationships. Full Article
do Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's Eastern Christian Doctor of Ministry Cohort By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-28T16:49:42+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. John Burgess, a professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, about the graduate school's Eastern Christian Doctor of Ministry Cohort, a new academic offering presented in partnership with Antiochian House of Studies. Full Article
do Student Orthodox Fellowship in Australia By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-05-17T18:39:12+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Georgia Georgiou, a member of the executive committee of SOFIA, which stands for Student Orthodox Fellowship in Australia. Full Article
do The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-06-14T18:45:28+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Razvan Porumb from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK. Together they discuss distance learning degree programs, upcoming lecture series, the wealth of content on the institute's YouTube page, and more! All of this can be found on the IOCS webpage. Full Article
do Orthodox Missions in Oceania By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-05T22:40:41+00:00 Bobby Maddex speaks with Michael Jones, Archimandrite Meletios Pantic, and Fr. Paul Patitsas about the Orthodox apostolic missionary movement in the area of Oceania. Together they discuss the growth of Orthodoxy in the South Pacific including the building of new churches and training of native priests. Listeners can learn more and support missionary efforts by visiting the websites of the Orthodox Apostolic Ministry of the Holy Metropolis of New Zealand and Orthodoxy for Tonga. Full Article
do Orthodox Christian Mission Center By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-07-26T03:23:22+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Andrew Lekos, the Teams Director at the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), about the short-term mission opportunities available at OCMC. Full Article
do The 5th Annual National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-08-02T18:47:27+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Hollie Benton, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative, and Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, about the upcoming 5th annual National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference. The conference will be taking place at St. Vladimir's Seminary from Sept. 17-19. To find out more about the conference, the lineup of speakers, and how to get a registration discount, visit the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative website. Full Article
do Doxacon 2021 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-08-16T21:15:53+00:00 Do you lie awake at night wondering what might have been had they never canceled Firefly? Then listen in as Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. David Subu about Doxacon 2021, an online conference focusing on the intersection of Christian faith and the film and literary genres of science fiction and fantasy. Check out the Doxacon website to learn more about the virtual conference including speakers and topics as well as registration information. Full Article
do The Orthodox Christian Attorney Network Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-10-19T00:30:44+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Matthew Namee about the upcoming OCAN Conference, which takes place on November 6th. Listeners can learn more and register for the conference here! Full Article
do Orthodox Volunteer Corps By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-17T14:33:08+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Kyra Limberakis and Michael Sider-Rose, co-directors of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps. Together they discuss this phenomenal new organization that aims to ignite & equip young adults to catalyze transformative service for Church and the world. OVC is perfect for young adults looking to engage in a yearlong life of service, formation, and community. Learn more about OVC and apply for the program at their website. Full Article
do The Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-02T19:30:56+00:00 Bobby Maddex is joined by Hollie Benton and Fr. Paul Hodge to discuss the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative and its upcoming peer learning & BootCamp sessions for leadership development. Listeners who are interested in joining the upcoming cohorts can learn more and register at the OCLI website. Full Article
do Orthodox Christians For Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-19T01:32:18+00:00 Bobby Maddex is joined by Emily Wilkinson, the executive director of Orthodox Christians for Life, to discuss their history, ministry, and involvement in the upcoming March for Life in Washington, D.C. Listeners can learn more about Orthodox Christians for Life and support the ministry at their website. Full Article
do The 2022 Orthodox Christian Attorney Network National Conference By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-09-05T15:38:41+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Joan Berg and Jesse Roberts about the upcoming Orthodox Christian Attorney Network National Conference in Newport Beach, CA. This year's conference will be held from October 7-8 and will feature keynote speaker, The Honorable Gregory Katsas. To learn more about this conference, to register, and to find details on financial assistance, please visit the OCAN website. Full Article
do Doxacon 2022 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-09-14T19:44:58+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews conference founder, Fr. David Subu, and keynote speaker, Richard Rohlin, about the upcoming Doxacon 2022. Doxacon is a conference exploring the intersection of Christian faith and fantasy, fiction, and sci-fi genres. This year's theme is "Depictions of Evil and Redemption in Sci-Fi and Fantasy" and will the conference will take place November 4-5th at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda, MD. To learn more and register, visit the Doxacon website. Full Article
do The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-04-04T18:28:58+00:00 In this episode Bobby Maddex interviews Fr.Dragos ; principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian studies that has existed in Cambridge in the United Kingdom for 25 years. IOCS is a pan-Orthodox place of education, of outreach with a mission to provide Orthodox postgraduate studies. If you would like to donate please visit iocs.com.ac.uk. Full Article
do Dr. Andrei Psarev, Professor at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-08-08T03:26:47+00:00 Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries speaks with Dr. Andrei Psarev, a professor of Russian church history and Canon Law at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary. Dr. Psarev shares about his new project; This Day in the History of the Orthodox Church. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/rocorstudies for more information. Full Article
do 2023 Suprasl World Orthodox Youth Gathering: Event Recap and Interview By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-12T05:00:01+00:00 Bobby Maddex speaks with Dn. Joseph Matusiak, Ellie Bernasol, Ilmari Hayrynen, and Gabi Moussa about their experience at the 2023 Suprasl World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth event, held in Poland. To donate to this project please visit http://suprasl.org http://www.suprasl.org http://www.facebook.org/suprasl2022 http://www.instagram.com/suprasl_wfoy OR reach out to Dn. Joseph Matusiak @ jmatusiak@suprasl2022.org Full Article
do Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy Interview By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-03-07T06:00:01+00:00 Bobby Maddex, Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries interviews Zachary Waltz, the headmaster of Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. As well as Fr. David Wey, the rector of the Academy. Please visit https://www.hagiasophiaclassical.com for more information about the academy Full Article
do Interview with Fr. Patrick Viscuso, President of the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-03-20T05:00:01+00:00 Bobby Maddox, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Fr.Patrick Viscuso, the president of the brand new Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America. Pleae visit www.oclsna.org to learn more about the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America Full Article
do Orthodoxy, Norway, and a Parish in Need By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-04-24T05:00:01+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews Hallvard Lid and Fr. Theodor Svane of The Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Bergen, Norway, about the religious climate in Norway, the state of Orthodoxy there, and the pressing needs of their own Orthodox parish. Full Article