j Fr. Jonah on Why Be a Monk By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-26T15:00:47+00:00 In the final interview of the series with Father Jonah, Steve and Bill have a major meltdown during the first segment trying to explain that even though this is the last interview it was really the first one recorded. This program focuses on the Christian life and monasticism as one expression of living out the Gospel of Christ in community. In this program Fr. Jonah discusses his view of our modern culture, the spirit of the age, and marriage and family and its similarities to the monastic community. It serves as a summary of many of the things discussed in the other five programs. Full Article
j Interview with Fr. Gregory Jensen on Psychology, Part One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-26T17:44:11+00:00 Steve interviews Fr. Gregory Jensen, an Orthodox priest and psychologist. Fr. Gregory discusses the place of clinical psychology within Orthodox spirituality, particularly as it relates to pastoral care and confession. Full Article
j Interview with Fr. Gregory Jensen on Psychology, Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-26T17:44:58+00:00 The second hour of an interview with Fr. Gregory Jensen on the use of psychology and the Orthodox spiritual life. Full Article
j Answering Objections to Apostolic Succession By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-10T21:20:22+00:00 We continue our discussion of apostolic succession by examining some common objections given by Protestants, found in a sermon outline published on Calvin College's CCEL Historical Church document site. It becomes clear that for Protestants, reaction against apostolic succession is not based on solid Biblical or historical grounds, but rather on the need to question and reject the authority of Rome (papal and magisterial) and its excesses, which are not necessarily a part of the Eastern Orthodox Tradition. Full Article
j The Prayer of St. Ephraim - Patience, Love, and Not Judging Our Brother By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-02-04T01:43:21+00:00 We finish this Lenten series discussing the virtues of patience, love, and not judging our brother. Again, the Orthodox axiom of working out the virtues in the body is true, and we learn that patience is not merely a passive state, but also requires spiritual/bodily effort to restrain evil thoughts/actions, choosing to perform God's will instead. Love for God, neighbor, enemies and the whole of creation is our aim, cultivated with our growing awareness of God's pure and captivating eros coming down from heaven. Engulfed in this love we lose interest in the world and adopt the humble mind of Christ, whose words on the Cross, "forgive them for they know not what they do," are to become our own towards all men. Full Article
j Does Christian Tradition Have a Future? Fr. John Meyendorff's Questions Revisited By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-16T23:16:23+00:00 The Very Rev. Dr. John H. Erickson, former seminary Dean (2002-2007), speaks at the first annual "Father John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture" at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary on September 15, 2013. Full Article
j Patriarch JOHN X of Antioch By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-01T05:04:46+00:00 Patriarch JOHN X of Antioch is awarded the degree Doctor of Divinity honoris causa at St. Vladimir's Seminary. Full Article
j Third Annual Father John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-30T02:44:52+00:00 Dr. Predrag Matejić, the curator of the Hilandar Collection at Ohio State University, delivers the third annual Fr. John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture. Metropolitan Tikhon of the OCA and Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese were also given honorary doctor of divinity degrees at the convocation. Full Article
j J.R.R. Tolkien By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-06T02:54:43+00:00 Dr. Christopher Mitchell, director of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, which houses a major research collection by and about seven British authors, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, speaks on Tolkien at the 2012 Orthodox Education Day. Full Article
j As for Me and My House We Will Serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15): Part One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T02:44:09+00:00 This is two of three lectures that Fr. Chad Hatfield delivered at the Parish Life Conference of the Antiochian Diocese of Los Angeles and the West, held in Phoenix, Arizona, June 28-July 3, 2016. Full Article
j As for Me and My House We Will Serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15): Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T02:45:00+00:00 This is the final of three lectures that Fr. Chad Hatfield delivered at the Parish Life Conference of the Antiochian Diocese of Los Angeles and the West, held in Phoenix, Arizona, June 28-July 3, 2016. Full Article
j The Hope of the Hopeless: The HOPE Project By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-17T03:26:14+00:00 This is a lecture from St. Vladimir's Seminary's annual Orthodox Education Day event, held this year on October 1, 2016. The speakers are the Sisters of All Saints Greek Orthodox Monastery, Long Island, New York. Full Article
j The 4th Annual Fr. John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-03T17:02:44+00:00 Dr. Alice-Mary Talbot presented the 4th annual Father John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary on Friday, September 15, 2017. Her presentation, titled, Varieties of Monastic Experience in Byzantium, 800–1453, opened a window into Byzantine monasticism that revealed a culture as rich and diverse as the personalities of the monks and nuns who embraced it. She highlighted the many ways one could be a Byzantine monk or nun, and the continuous tensions in Byzantium between the eremitic (solitary living) and coenobitic (community living) forms of monasticism. Full Article
j Boston Byzantine Choir: A Quarter-Century Journey of Byzantine Chant in English By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-07T04:04:28+00:00 On its return to Orthodox Education Day at St. Vladimir's Seminary October 6, 2018, the Boston Byzantine Choir, directed by Charles R. Marge, delivered a beautiful performance at Three Hierarchs Chapel in celebration of the choir's own 25th anniversary. Full Article
j How to Be a Sinner: Mercy, Forgiveness, and Divine Judgment By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-31T22:20:45+00:00 What is the difference between mercy and grace? Dn. Michael Hyatt continues going through the book How to Be a Sinner by Dr. Peter Bouteneff. Full Article
j Thinking Orthodox -Jesus Christ and the Orthodox Phronema By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-07T21:30:33+00:00 In this study, Dn. Michael wrap up his series on Thinking Orthodox. He summarizes the book, by looking at How Jesus Christ is the epitome of an Orthodox phronema. He considers seven truths about developing an Orthodox mindset. Full Article
j Sea el Ejemplo By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-02-20T15:20:59+00:00 Domingo 9 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como cada uno de nosotros puede ser buen ejemplos para mejorar el mundo. El ejemplo como seguir a Cristo. Timoteo 3:10-15 Sunday 9 of February Fr. Nicholas preached concerning how every one of us can be good examples in order in make the world a better place. The example of how to follow Christ. Timothy 3:10-15 Full Article
j Hay Trabajo en Salvación By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-04-10T15:06:47+00:00 Domingo 23 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre Domingo de la Cruz y los labores que tenemos para recibir la salvación que es gratis. Marcos 8:34-9:1 Sunday 23 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about Sunday of the Cross and the work we have in order to receive salvation which is free. Mark 8:34-9:1 Full Article
j Salvación por el Mensaje By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-10-09T16:19:32+00:00 Domingo 14 de Septiembre Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como el acto de evangleizar puede salvar uno. Sí la vida es dificil pero por el mensaje de la Cruz podemos receibir la paz de la verdad. 1 Cor. 1:18-24 Sunday September 7 Fr. Nicholas preached about how the act of evangelizing can save a person. Yes life is difficult but through the message of the Cross we can attain true peace. 1 Cor. 1:18-24 Full Article
j Mejora el Mundo! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-03T21:09:00+00:00 Padre Nicolás expresó el valor de ser buenos labradores del Señor y cultivar un mundo mejor lleno del amor de Dios. (Mateo 21:33-42) Fr. Nicholas expressed the value of being good workers for the Lord and cultivate a better world full of the love of God. (Matt. 21:33-42) Full Article
j Jesucristo Nos Sana By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-22T14:08:22+00:00 Padre Nicholas predica que Jesucristo nos sana de nuestros dolencias y enfermedades. Image result for Matthew 4:18-23 orthodoxSi él puede sanar a gente hace 2000 años, es obvio que lo puede hacer hoy en día. Mateo 4:18-23 Fr. Nicholas preached on how Jesus Christ saves us from our pains and sicknesses. If he can heal people 2000 year ago, he can heal them today. Matthew 4:18-23 Full Article
j Pon Tus Ojos En La Vida Eterna By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-03-29T20:49:52+00:00 Carta: Rom 12: 6-14, Evangelio Mt 9: 1-8 El Padre Nicholas predicó de cómo usar nuestros dones para alcanzar la vida eterna. Sunday July 8, 2018 Letter: Rom 12: 6-14, Gospel: Mat 9: 1-8 Father Nicholas preached on how to use our gifts to reach eternal life. Full Article
j Ask Me About Jesus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-01-30T12:10:04+00:00 Or, maybe you shouldn't... there are other people who are more authoritative. I'll tell you where to find them. Full Article
j The Story of Joe By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-02-15T17:57:03+00:00 What happens when someone puts a gun to your head and you don't believe in Jesus? Full Article
j January 20, 2013 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-03-19T21:11:36+00:00 On today's program, Fr. Evan takes questions from Egypt, South Korea, Texas, Colorado, and more on topics ranging from establishing a relationship with God to the theology of dreams. Full Article
j June 2, 2013 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-03-19T21:22:36+00:00 Fr. Evan addresses Orthodox music, commentaries on the Scriptures, the Orthodox understanding of Hades, and the forty days after childbirth that women must wait before returning to church. Full Article
j June 16, 2013 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-03-19T21:23:08+00:00 Fr. Evan tackles questions about re-baptism and more on the June 16 version of Orthodoxy Live. Full Article
j July 7, 2013 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-03-19T21:23:55+00:00 In this episode, Fr. Evan takes calls from Manitoba to the United Kingdom on subjects ranging from Godparents who left Orthodoxy to explaining the eternal Nature of God to a 9 year old. Full Article
j July 21, 2013 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-03-19T21:28:27+00:00 On this program, Fr. Evan tackles questions about language used in the Liturgy, the role of the Holy Spirit in Orthodoxy, how to know you are called to the priesthood, and much more. Full Article
j Jan 6, 2014 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-03-19T21:34:47+00:00 On the first program in the New Year, Fr. Evan takes questions on salvation in the Orthodox Church, transmitting disease or germs in the Holy Eucharist, head coverings, and the practice of saying Lord Have Mercy 40 times. Full Article
j January 19, 2014 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-03-19T21:35:27+00:00 This episode was pre-recorded with no live calls but questions came from listeners who used the message line and email. Topics included Holy Water, the Ever-Virginity of Mary, the Jesus Prayer, and the importance of the Church Fathers. Full Article
j June 15, 2014 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-07-27T02:37:17+00:00 Fr. Evan tackles questions about the Holy Spirit, Early Church worship, altar girls, and anthropology. Full Article
j July 6, 2014 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-07-27T02:40:55+00:00 Fr. Evan begins a new segment on Orthodoxy Live by welcoming Fr. George Dokos, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Boulder, CO. This feature will introduce various priests from a variety of jurisdictions to answer specific questions asked by our listeners. Full Article
j July 20, 2014 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-07-27T02:43:09+00:00 Fr. Theodore Dorrance joins Fr. Evan tonight to take calls on topics including the interpretation of New Testament accounts that vary from gospel to gospel, finding the right Orthodox parish, Christian persecution, and more. Fr. Theodore is priest at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Beaverton, OR. Full Article
j Orthodoxy Live for January 18, 2015 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-02-08T02:31:31+00:00 Fr. Evan chats with four different listeners on a variety of topics. Especially interesting is his conversation with Ed from the UK on science and Christianity. Full Article
j July 5, 2015 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-07-12T02:30:44+00:00 Fr. Evan returns to the microphone and catches up on some email questions as well as a live call from an inquirer into Orthodoxy. She asks "If the Orthodox Church is One Church, why are there so many jurisdictions?" Full Article
j January 6, 2013 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-06T02:55:20+00:00 Instruments in Church, writing books for profit, Angels free-will, and the nature of Salvation are among the questions Fr. Evan tackles in this episode. Full Article
j Orthodoxy Live - Jan 3, 2016 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-30T18:28:57+00:00 How do the saints hear our prayers? Why was Jesus so hard on Judas? Plus a call from the United Arab Emirates! Full Article
j Orthodoxy Live - January 17, 2016 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-31T20:45:16+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses universal salvation, the symbol of the cross, and more! Full Article
j Orthodoxy Live for January 4, 2015 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-31T21:31:30+00:00 On this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan answers questions from listeners on a variety of topics including contemporary Christian music, monastic titles, and more. Full Article
j Orthodoxy Live - June 5, 2016 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-09T14:26:01+00:00 A variety of calls, emails, and pre-recorded questions tonight to make the show interesting. Including questions about the marriage ceremony, prayer rules with your children, and the right time for chrismation. Full Article
j January 7, 2018 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-30T16:49:40+00:00 Fr. Evan Armatas had several questions tonight related to the differences between Orthodox and Roman Catholic understanding of the "keys to the kingdom." Please forgive the poor audio from Fr. Evan's studio. It appears it is time to replace a microphone cable! Full Article
j June 17, 2018 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-04T04:47:21+00:00 Fr. Evan welcomes surprise guest Fr. Gregory Pelushi from Albania and tackles a variety of questions including one about the epistle read at the sacrament of marriage. Full Article
j July 1, 2018 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-04T04:48:30+00:00 Fr. Evan answers questions about the various levels of clergy, anger, serving in the Liturgy without communing, and much more! Full Article
j Guest Co-Host Fr. John Strickland By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-04T04:56:05+00:00 Fr. Evan and Fr. John answer questions regarding the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Russian Orthodox Church, Greeks and the English language, and the Orthodox teaching on praying for the dead. Full Article
j Guest Co-host Bishop John By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-04T04:59:09+00:00 Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes Bishop John Abdallah of the Antiochian Archdiocese to talk about pastoral counseling, the OCAMPR Conference, and several questions from the audience. Included were questions about the Western Rite and Halloween. Full Article
j January 20, 2019 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-04T05:13:33+00:00 Suffering, the current break in communion between the Ecumenical and Moscow Patriarchates, fasting practices and more are covered in the questions on tonight's episode. Full Article
j January 27, 2019 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-04T05:15:26+00:00 On tonight's program, Fr. Evan Armatas answers questions on ethnicity and the Church, universalism, real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the "sure hope" of salvation. Full Article
j June 9, 2019 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-31T21:09:22+00:00 Incense allergies, the atonement, corporate strategies in the Church, and the definition of the Apostles' Doctrine are all covered in this episode. Full Article
j June 16, 2019 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-31T21:11:55+00:00 On this Pentecost Sunday as well as Father's Day, Fr. Evan Armatas addresses a variety of questions including one from a Baptist pastor exploring Orthodoxy. Can someone find salvation using only the Bible? Full Article