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13 Conversations About One Thing

2009-07-17T19:01:47Z

On a new The Orthodox Moviegoer, Bobby Maddex reviews 13 Conversations About One Thing (2001), directed by Jill Sprecher and starring Matthew McConaughey, John Turturro, Clea Duvall, Amy Irving, and Alan Arkin.

The Orthodox of Gaza

2009-07-17T18:14:36Z

Our Orthodox brothers and sisters in Gaza are coping with the after affects 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.

“Death to the World” at Cornerstone Festival 2009

2009-07-17T13:00:09Z

The “Death To The World” crew report back on their week at Cornerstone 2009—the largest Christian rock festival in the world. This is the third year that DTTW has set up shop in the exhibitors area as an Orthodox outreach at this largely Evangelical youth gathering. John Valadez, Gary Allen, and Julia Gatalskaya report to The Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen that the “times they are a’ changin’” in the world of contemporary Christian youth, reflecting a broader trend towards ancient faith!

Heresy Vs. Hope

2009-07-16T20:30:42Z

On a new Sweeter Than Honey, Dr. Peter Bouteneff of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary compares and contrasts two texts on ecumenism.

Fr. Raphael Morgan: America’s First Black Orthodox Priest

2009-07-15T14:41:43Z

This week’s episode of American Orthodox History features a speech that host Matthew Namee delivered at the 16th Annual Ancient Christianity and African-American Conference on Fr. Raphael Morgan: America’s first black Orthodox priest.

Jesus - The Teacher

2009-07-14T21:11:50Z

Fr. Tom Hopko continues his informative series on the Names of Christ by exploring the term “Rabbi” or “Teacher” when referring to Jesus.

Thrive

2009-07-13T20:51:32Z

How much time do we waste waiting for life to happen and worrying about things that might or might not happen? On a new Close to Home, Molly Sabourin challenges herself and others to live and thrive now.

Fr. Tom Hopko Interviews Nathan Hoppe, Missionary to Albania

2009-07-12T20:21:56Z

Fr. Thomas Hopko’s next interview from Albania is with veteran OCMC missionary Nathan Hoppe. Fr. Tom references a recording of Nathan’s late wife Lynette made only a week or two before she died. That recording was featured on AFR in an interview with Fr. Luke Veronis and can be heard HERE. You can purchase Fr. Luke’s book by clicking HERE. For Lynette’s pictorial album about the re-birth of the Church in Albania, click HERE.

Exodus

2009-07-11T16:10:57Z

On Search the Scriptures, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues her introduction to the Bible with a brand new series on the book of Exodus. Listen to the first episode here.

New Faith and Philosophy!

2009-07-11T16:03:48Z

Clark Carlton shares with us a portion of his forthcoming book. The excerpt is titled “Every Valley Exalted: Christianity and Political Messianism.”

Descending in Humility

2009-07-10T21:26:08Z

On a new Hearts and Minds, Fr. John Oliver illustrates how lowliness and self-condemnation should be our goal, rather than pride and self-esteem.

Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry 2009 Convocation

2009-07-09T19:26:31Z

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.

Visited by Saint John Maximovitch - An Epilogue

2009-07-09T13:00:11Z

In this concluding episode of The Illumined Heart series on the life and ministry of Saint John Maximovitch, host Kevin Allen speaks with Orthodox priest Father Wayne Wilson about two “visitations” from Saint John that he received after the saint’s repose. Ancient Faith Radio hopes that you have enjoyed this series and have been encouraged by it.

New Sermon at St. Nicholas

2009-07-08T20:32:20Z

Another new Sermon at St. Nicholas. This time, Fr. Tom Soroka shares his homily from the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost on “The Authority of God.” Don’t forget to also check out Fr. Tom’s The Path, which features daily scripture readings and thoughtful commentary with quotes from the Fathers and the lives of the Saints.

You Are Not a Bible Character

2009-07-07T14:36:21Z

On a new Glory to God, Fr. Stephen Freeman looks at a common abuse of the Scriptures—as individuals imagine themselves to be characters in the Bible.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Part 2

2009-07-06T19:35:09Z

On a new Paradosis, Fr. John Hainsworth continues his series on the Resurrection, examining what people before Christ believed about it.

Summer Giving

2009-07-05T10:57:43Z

Ancient Faith Radio needs your help this summer. Giving to this ministry is typically down in the summer months even though expenses are the same. So if you can help, please go to our Donations Page now. Thanks so much!

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Evangelism and the Chalice

2009-07-03T17:23:36Z

On a new Pilgrims from Paradise, Matthew Gallatin shows how Christ’s invitation in Scriptures to His disciples is surpassed by His invitation to us today to partake of His Body and Blood.

My Days with St. John the Wonder Worker, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco

2009-07-03T13:56:11Z

Join Illumined Heart host Kevin Allen as he speaks with ROCOR Subdeacon Gregory Hendry in this six-part series of intimate and personal recollections of St John The Wonder Worker in this special commemorative series marking the 43rd anniversary of Vladika John’s repose (July 2nd). The series will be posted in six consecutive days beginning Friday, July 3rd through July 8th.

The Addiction

2009-07-01T20:48:40Z

On a new The Orthodox Moviegoer, Bobby Maddex reviews The Addiction (1995), directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Lili Taylor, Annabella Sciorra, and Christopher Walken.