Fr. Tom continues to comment on the events of the 9th century concentrating today on St. Photius the Great and his relationship to Rome and the Filioque.

Fr. Tom now turns his attention to the late 12th to early 14th centuries to talk about the Church in Serbia and Bulgaria and their relationship with Constantinople.

During Great Lent, the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is prescribed in Orthodox Churches. Fr. Tom appeals for the audible use of that prayer for the blessing and edification of all.

Fr. Tom talks about what happened in the 17th Century, when Orthodoxy in both Constantinople and Ukraine were influenced by non Orthodox thinking.

During this week as we venerate the cross of Christ, Fr. Tom Hopko shares a sermon by Met. Anthony Bloom on the cross and our sin.

As many know, Kevin Allen recently announced his retirement from his interview program, Ancient Faith Today. After listening to an interview Ancient Faith Radio did with Kevin announcing his departure, Fr. Tom shares his own thoughts on the state of American Orthodoxy.

Last time, Fr. Tom talked about the Ottoman Empire and its demise. Today he reflects on the impact of Turkish rule on Orthodox clergy and laity.

For the next few podcasts, Fr. Tom will be looking at the important 19th century in Russian Orthodox history. He recommended several books but in particular these three. The Heart of Russia by Scott M. Kenworthy The Making of Holy Russia by Fr. John Strickland Russian Orthodoxy on the Eve of Revolution by Vera Shevzov

In his continuing series on bishops and Church organization, Fr. Thomas speaks about various clergy figures from that time. He references the book My Life's Journey: The Memories of Metropolitan Evlogy.

As the Intro to the Bible series continues, Jeannie begins a discussion of the canon of Scripture beginning with the Hebrew texts.

Jeannie continues looking at the influence of Alexandria and in particular Origen on the early interpretation of Scripture.

Dr. Constantinou begins discussing Isaiah 9 and then shares the Christmas homily of St. John Chrysostom.

During the Paschal season, on the Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr Joseph was at St Paul/Tupelo, Mississippi. Here's excerpts from that Sunday's sermon which claims we don't always want the truth. (But we do need to be healed.)

When it comes to church work: some do, some don't. The same can be said of every stage of our life in Christ. Here's Fr John mission planting in the Pacific Northwest.

Preaching at Saints Peter and Paul Mission/Boone, North Carolina, Fr John compares the Archangel Gabriel's visit to Mother of God to that of the father of the Forerunner.

Fr. Finley, with reference to potential “mass conversions,” explains what we must do to prepare.

Fr Joseph interviews Fr James Guirguis of St. Raphael of Brooklyn/Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. This church is full of children! Fr. James offers a word on the joy of the priesthood, which is truly fruit for thought.

Fr. Joseph speaks at an ecumenical gathering about how the Orthodox work out their salvation.

"I'm up here, Lord -- hope that doesn't bother You!" In the Sundays before Lent, our Mother bids us to come down to meet the Lord. Fr. Joseph preaches at St Silouan/College Station, Texas.

Don't fret this episode's title, Big D folks can handle it. Fr Joseph interviews Fr John Guy Winfrey on the one year anniversary of St Katherine/Burleson, Texas. Y'all ever had possum for Pascha?

Fr. Matthew Snowden, pastor of St Nicholas/Jackson, Tennessee, preaches on Our Cross, and the Lord's Cross—and what have they in common?

When the churches are open again, some folks will be shouldering even more doubts than before due to being kind of “shell shocked”—hurt by having been locked out of church services—especially during the holiest season! Suffice it to say, whether we’ll admit it or not, we’re all hurting a bit. So, you see, we’re all missions now!

In 2020, pretty much EVERYONE missed the Lamentations service! (No, watching it online is no more the same as watching American Bandstand, or Dancing with the Stars, is the same as attending the prom.) Fr Joseph wept.

Are we living in the Last Days? Sure! What are we to do about it? Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston.

Jesus says the disciples could not exorcise a demon because of their little faith. He then went on to say that faith the size of a mustard seed could move mountains. Huh?

In the second installation of his new series, Fr. Tom Hopko talks about the biblical and evangelical nature of the Divine Liturgy. True worship in Christ and the Holy Spirit.

What made Noah's worship a sweet-smelling savor to God?

There are so many images of Christ, the Trinity, and our worship as Orthodox Christians in the Old Testament but perhaps none so powerful as the story of Abraham.

Fr. John shares about Jacob's Ladder on the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder.

Fr. John continues his series from Psalm 118, "Wherewithal shall a young man correct his way? By keeping Thy words."

Fr. John shares the example of Joseph, the son of Jacob, as an example of God's sovereignty.

Fr. John shares warnings from Isaiah 5:8-6:7.

Fr. John returns to the series on Psalm 118, and discusses verses 33-40.

Fr. John shares from Amos 7:7-9.

Fr. John talks about the importance of taking time to read and understand the Scriptures.

Fr. John shares from Mark 1:21-39.

Fr. John shares from Psalm 118:65-72. "God puts people in our lives because He's trying to teach us things. When we encounter a difficult person, rather than necessarily trying to seek how we can get as far away from that person as we can, maybe we should ask ourselves, 'What is God trying to teach me?' and try to learn that lesson as quickly as we can."

Fr. John makes a connection between the beheading of St. John the Forerunner and 9-11.

Fr. John talks about Orthodoxy and culture.

Fr. John shares about the healing of the demoniacs.

Fr. John uses the passage of John 3:14-21 to illustrate Christ's love and the importance of going to His light.

Fr. John talks about Luke 7, the raising of the widow's son, and how important it is to remember the timing of God.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of respect for fathers.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 and the importance of filling ourselves with good things.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the importance of the life of Daniel.

Fr. John Whiteford tells the inspirational stories of Russian Martyrs from 100 years ago and encourages us to prepare ourselves for whatever lies ahead.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the healing of the blind man from John 9:1-7.

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the Theophany and the role of Christ's baptism in our lives. Fr. John discusses this through Matthew 3:13-17.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Genesis 15.

Fr. John Whiteford preaches on the temptations of wealth and the need to align our resources with the Kingdom of God. (1 Timothy 6:3-10)