god and spiritual Orthodox Apologetics: An Introduction to Orthodoxy and Protestantism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-11T19:03:03+00:00 Fr. Brendan Pelphrey returns for the second instalment of Orthodox Apologetics for the 2017-2018 school year. In this episode, Fr. Brendan gives an overview of the history of the Protestant churches. He also answers some questions that Protestants may ask Orthodox college students. If you have any questions for Fr. Brendan, please email Tasya at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/**/. Full Article
god and spiritual On the Waves: Almsgiving By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-18T19:15:37+00:00 Nathan, Maria, and Andrew discuss the topic of almsgiving and answer a listener question in the inaugural On the Waves mailbag segment. Listeners are asked to send in questions to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)/**/! Full Article
god and spiritual All-Stars: Ideas for Your Chapter with Kayla and Mercedes By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-11T18:17:48+00:00 This year, the All-Stars series is highlighting students from all over North America—students from each of OCF's nine regions. For the Northwest regional feature, Tasya speaks with the co-presidents of Boise State University's OCF chapter: Mercedes Huse and Kayla Munkres. Mercedes and Kayla explain how they share the work of the Chapter President, give advice to OCF students in leadership positions in their chapter, and share some of their favourite chapter meeting activities. Full Article
god and spiritual Apologetics: What is belief? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-19T17:38:15+00:00 "As many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." What is belief? Tasya and Fr. Brendan discuss the fact that belief is more than recognizing the historical existence of Jesus Christ and His resurrection—the Church Fathers explain to us that it means that we try to be like Him. Full Article
god and spiritual All-Stars: Taking a Leap of Faith—with Quinn Marquardt By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-02-22T18:14:37+00:00 February's All-Stars feature is Quinn Marquardt, the OCF Mountain Student Leader. Tasya and Quinn discuss how taking a leap of faith and getting involved with OCF--both at the chapter level and by joining the Student Leadership Board--has transformed their college experience. Full Article
god and spiritual On the Waves: Science and Religion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-02-28T16:55:42+00:00 Nathan, Maria, and Andrew discuss the relationship between science and our Orthodox Christian faith. Full Article
god and spiritual All Stars: When OCF Work is Discouraging—with Naim Mekdessi and Rachel Sierra By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-28T15:51:21+00:00 Tasya interviews Rachel Sierra and Naim Mekdessi—two students who have been active throughout their college years in OCF's South Region. The three college seniors discuss dealing with chapter elections, what it means to be District Leaders and chapter presidents, how they handle discouragement in OCF work, and more. Full Article
god and spiritual What is the Liturgy? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-01T23:16:23+00:00 Join Fr. Brendan Pelphrey and Andja Bjeletich as they discuss how to explain the liturgy to people with no prior experience of it—as well as what liturgy means. Full Article
god and spiritual What Happens to Babies When They Die? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-18T16:09:11+00:00 Join Andja and Fr. Brendan as they share their experiences with death and discuss what happens to unbaptized babies when they die. Full Article
god and spiritual Metropolitans and Bishops By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-30T22:48:49+00:00 Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas discuss the hierarchical and diocesan distinctions of the Orthodox Church. Full Article
god and spiritual Pentecostalism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-11T20:05:48+00:00 Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas discuss Pentecostalism and speaking in tongues. Full Article
god and spiritual Orthodoxy and Yoga By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-03-30T05:11:19+00:00 Fr. Brendan and Andja Bjeletich discuss the Orthodox view of Yoga and meditation practices. Full Article
god and spiritual Why Do we Fast? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-05-08T13:48:27+00:00 Fr. Brendan and Caroline Mellekas use the lenten period to discuss the importance of fasting. Full Article
god and spiritual Introduction to the 2019 OCF Podcast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-30T15:57:43+00:00 OCF Podcast Student Leader Kassiani Mamalakis introduces the focus and themes of this year's collection of podcasts geared toward Orthodox Christian college students. Full Article
god and spiritual “My OCF Story” Featuring Caroline Retzios, the SLB Chairman By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-11-18T03:30:02+00:00 Kassiani Mamalakis interviews Caroline Retzios on her OCF Story and journey as an Orthodox Christian. Full Article
god and spiritual Ecumenism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-15T18:41:26+00:00 Fr. Brendan Pelphrey and Kassiani discuss Ecumenism and what it means to Orthodox Christians. Full Article
god and spiritual What About the Virgin Mary? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-09-28T13:39:35+00:00 In this episode, Danielle focuses on The Nativity of the Theotokos (Sept. 8th-21st). She tells the story of the Theotokos's birth, looks at some key text from the day's Orthros service, and even invites her dad to sing a little. Full Article
god and spiritual Be Loved: Living Like John the Evangelist & Theologian By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-10-08T17:14:45+00:00 How can we see and share love on a college campus? Hear as OCF Student Leadership Board members share their thoughts about love. Danielle brings it all together with a discussion of "the disciple whom Jesus loved", the holy Apostle and Evangelist John. Full Article
god and spiritual Exploring the Relevance of St. Morwenna's Journey to Our Lives with Laura Jansson By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-04T20:05:29+00:00 In this episode, Danielle speaks about St. Morwenna with Laura Jansson, contributor to the book Seven Holy Women. They discuss the significance of prayer, vulnerability, and struggle within the faith, and how we can apply lessons from St. Morwenna's life to our own Orthodox journey. Full Article
god and spiritual Reflective By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-31T15:34:16+00:00 In this episode, Danielle talks about her intentions to carry out her "word of the year". Full Article
god and spiritual Preparing for Lent, with Fr. Timothy Hojnicki By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-06T14:34:14+00:00 In today’s episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy discuss the stories of the Canaanite Women and Zacchaeus. They talk about great faith and begin to elaborate on a main theme of lent: humility. Full Article
god and spiritual Preparing for Lent: The Publican and The Pharisee By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-13T13:56:01+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy get deep into understanding humility and its importance for our Lenten journey. Full Article
god and spiritual Preparing for Lent: The Prodigal Son By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-20T04:25:26+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy continue on the Pre-Lenten journey by drawing connections between our repentance and God’s compassion and love for mankind. Full Article
god and spiritual Preparing for Lent: Judgement Sunday By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-26T21:42:07+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy explore how Judgement can bring us closer to Christ as we embark on journey towards Lent Full Article
god and spiritual The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Session 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:42:29+00:00 The first keynote address from Dn. Nicholas Belcher. Full Article
god and spiritual Student Advisory Board By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:43:33+00:00 Listen in on the OCF advisory board discussion from Antiochian Village. Full Article
god and spiritual The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Keynote 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:44:23+00:00 The second keynote address by Dn. Belcher. Full Article
god and spiritual The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Panel Discussion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:45:30+00:00 A lively discussion worth downloading. For details on the panel, download this PDF which has all of the information. Full Article
god and spiritual The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Keynote 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:46:14+00:00 Keynote address 3 by Dn. Belcher. Full Article
god and spiritual The 2007 College Conference at Antiochian Village - Interview with Dn. Nicholas Belcher By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:47:41+00:00 The interviewer is Jonathan Bush, OCF Regional Representative for the South along with his friend Bekah. The subject of the interview is "What is a vocation?" Full Article
god and spiritual 2007 College Conference Workshop: John Stonestreet By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:55:20+00:00 What does it mean to love God and why is it so hard to love my neighbor? Listen to the audio and download the notes. Full Article
god and spiritual Surviving College - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:56:20+00:00 In today's kick-off episode, we listen to part one of a talk by Fr. Kevin Scherer. We also peek into OCF's future and go over our dreams for the podcast and how you can dream with us. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission of the band. Full Article
god and spiritual Surviving College - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:57:12+00:00 In today's episode, we listen to part two of a talk by Fr. Kevin Scherer. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot, used by permission. Full Article
god and spiritual Ancient Faith in a Modern World - 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:58:00+00:00 Today, we start a 3-part series entitled The Ancient Christian Faith in the Modern World. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission. Full Article
god and spiritual Ancient Faith In The Modern World - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:58:55+00:00 Today, we continue our 3-part series entitled "The Ancient Christian Faith in the Modern World." (25:43) Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission." Full Article
god and spiritual Ancient Faith In The Modern World - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T18:59:48+00:00 Today, we wrap up our 3-part series entitled The Ancient Christian Faith in the Modern World. We also take time to chat with Stephanie Mardigian, chapter president at VCU in Richmond, VA. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission. Full Article
god and spiritual Finding Peace During Finals By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:07:01+00:00 Today, we have an interview with Dr. Al Rossi on how to find peace in college life, especially during finals time. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission. Full Article
god and spiritual Heaven Ain't Up Hell Ain't Down - part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:07:55+00:00 Today, we talk about summer plans for the podcast. We also begin a 3-part series entitled "Heaven Ain't Up, Hell Ain't Down." Plus, we go over how YOU can help OCF in a HUGE way. Theme music: "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot from their 2006 album "Oh! Gravity." Used by permission. Full Article
god and spiritual Beginning Lent: Sunday of Orthodoxy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-11T23:16:09+00:00 In the final episode of the six-week series, Danielle and Fr. Timothy examine the Triumph of Orthodoxy through iconography, and conclude the series with some Lenten advice for young adults. Full Article
god and spiritual Preparing for Lent: Forgiveness Sunday By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-11T23:19:10+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Fr. Timothy discuss the liberation found in humbly forgiving ourselves and others before Christ. Full Article
god and spiritual CrossRoad Roundtable, Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-18T21:52:00+00:00 In Part 1 of this two part series, Danielle and her fellow CrossRoaders reflect on who they were as Orthodox Christian high school students four years ago, their mindset going into CrossRoad, and what they gained from their CrossRoad experience. CrossRoad is a ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions and invites them to connect with the Orthodox Christian theological and spiritual tradition in a deep and meaningful way. Full Article
god and spiritual CrossRoad Roundtable, Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-27T02:57:46+00:00 In this episode, Danielle continues her conversation from last week with six of her fellow CrossRoaders. From this 10 day institute, they discuss how CrossRoad opened up a new means of wrestling with deep questions and how this new skill has affected them in their lives post-CrossRoad. Full Article
god and spiritual Reliving Real Break By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-02T23:25:21+00:00 On this week's episode, Danielle learns more about the Real Break experiences of two members of the OCF Student Leadership Board, Evan Roussey and Elias Anderson. They recount where they went, the communities they both developed and were introduced to, as well as lessons that they took away from their trips Full Article
god and spiritual The Love and Power that Flows through Christ-Centered Relationships By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-20T16:36:53+00:00 In this episode, Danielle and Jeanine dive into understanding Christ-centered relationships. They discuss where to find these relationships, their benefits, and why it’s helpful to maintain them with other young adults Full Article
god and spiritual Words of Advice for the Class of 2022, with Dn. Michael Hyatt By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-05-26T14:48:31+00:00 In her final episode as OCF’s Podcast Student Leader, Danielle was joined with Dn. Michael Hyatt. In their conversation about starting a new chapter, they discuss themes of work-life balance, boundaries, priorities, and authenticity. Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Full Article
god and spiritual Steven Christoforou By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-07-15T17:49:36+00:00 Steven Christoforou speaks at College Conference East, which took place from December 28-31, 2016, at Antiochian Village in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Full Article
god and spiritual Despondency By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-11-16T00:07:28+00:00 In this episode Samuel Dutschmann, College Conference Midwest Student Leader, is joined by author, podcaster, and trauma coach, Nicole Roccas. They discuss despondency in the life of college students. Nicole shares insights from her work and how students might work through these restless moments of our lives. Full Article
god and spiritual Formation of the New Testament Canon By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:00:56+00:00 Fr. Evan provides a short history and spiritual biography of the New Testament canon. Full Article
god and spiritual Introduction to Mark By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:01:07+00:00 Fr. Evan makes some introductory remarks on the Gospel of Mark Full Article
god and spiritual Canon of the New Testament and Authorship of the Gospel of Mark By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:02:11+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the formation of the New Testament canon and the authorship of the Gospel of Mark. Full Article