hat That Man Might Become God (Sermon Jan. 18, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T14:21:20+00:00 On this feast of Ss. Athanasius and Cyril, Fr. Andrew discusses the Athanasian doctrine of theosis and what it means for the individual Christian. Full Article
hat What Do You Hold Sacred? (Sermon May 10, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T17:56:13+00:00 On this Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Andrew discusses sacred space and time and asks some questions about what we actually hold sacred. Full Article
hat What is the Secret to Eternity? (Sermon Aug. 23, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-20T00:33:41+00:00 Fr. Andrew speaks on the question of the rich young ruler, 'What good deed must I do to have eternal life?' Full Article
hat What is Orthodox Evangelism? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-27T02:32:47+00:00 Fr. Andrew speaks at St. Philip Orthodox Church in Souderton, Pennsylvania. Full Article
hat Tithing: The Sacrifice That Gets Us Unstuck (Sermon Oct. 25, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-01T03:13:33+00:00 In the context of the Gospel of the healing of the Gadarene Demoniac Legion, Fr. Andrew talks about tithing in terms of sacrifice, which gets us 'unstuck' from what possesses us. Full Article
hat Preaching the Gospel ‘That Our Joy May Be Fulfilled' (Sermon May 8, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-05-17T03:40:35+00:00 On this double feast of Thomas Sunday and of the Apostle John, Fr. Andrew discusses one reason why we bring the good news of the Gospel to the world. Full Article
hat What Did the Resurrection Accomplish? (Sermon May 22, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-06-02T05:40:09+00:00 On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew talks about what the resurrection of Jesus did and what we do with that. Full Article
hat Is Christianity About What You Can't Do? (Sermon Aug. 7, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-26T01:08:45+00:00 Fr. Andrew addresses a common feeling about Christianity—that it means a loss of freedom. Full Article
hat What's the Point of Miracles? (Sermon May 7, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T22:07:01+00:00 On this Sunday of the Paralytic, Fr. Andrew discusses three miraculous healings and how these kinds of experiences fit into the Christian life. Full Article
hat Can We Do What the Saints Did? (Sermon June 11, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-06T21:28:17+00:00 With the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Andrew discusses how the saints could do what they did and what it really means for us to be like them. Full Article
hat Why Repent? What Kingdom? (Jan. 14, 2018) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T18:26:00+00:00 After His baptism, the Lord Jesus begins His preaching: 'Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,' and Fr. Andrew unpacks what that means for us. He also gives further comment and talks about his anticipation for going on a very special pilgrimage. Full Article
hat That Very Body (Apr. 22, 2018) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T21:29:15+00:00 Preaching on the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearers, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick shows how both the encounter of Joseph and Nicodemus with the body of Jesus and the lack thereof with the myrrh-bearing women make a crucial point about Christianity. Full Article
hat What Do You Believe In: Reaching for the Transcendent on the Streets of New York By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T21:51:07+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Steven Christoforou take to the streets of Manhattan and ask people what they believe in. What they hear surprised them and might surprise you, too. Full Article
hat What We Own is Sacred Because We Are Sacred (Oct. 14, 2018) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:02:23+00:00 With the teaching on the sacredness of icons of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick demonstrates how our theology about the blessedness of material reality also means that we have to dedicated what we own to God. Full Article
hat What Would Happen If God Just Showed Up? (Nov. 3, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:51:37+00:00 Sometimes, we wish God would just show up so that He would remove all our doubts and we could believe in Him without question. But what are we really asking for? What would happen? Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses this question in light of the Gospel of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Full Article
hat What Is Your Life, Anyway? (Nov. 17, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:55:30+00:00 With the parable of the Rich Fool, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explores where life really comes from and why feeling deep feelings about God is not the same thing as loving Him. Full Article
hat The Sin That Corrupts From Within (Feb. 16, 2020) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-21T19:30:10+00:00 On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses what sexual immorality does to a person, noting how its devastating corruption is inward and difficult to uproot. Full Article
hat Orthodox Apologetics: What Is Orthodoxy? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-29T18:05:44+00:00 Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about how to explain what Eastern Orthodox Christianity is. Full Article
hat What does it mean to Come and See with Fr. Panagiotis Boznos By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-03-30T14:26:30+00:00 Fr. Panagiotis begins College Conference Midwest's keynote lectures by asking what "Come and See" even means and the transformation that it asks of us. Full Article
hat 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
hat 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
hat 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
hat 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
hat 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
hat What It Means To Worship By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T18:51:00+00:00 If our choice of churches is based on how they make us feel, are we really interested in worship? Full Article
hat What's Keeping You From Your Best? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-04-26T13:02:33+00:00 Lines were open for this episode allowing listeners to ask the questions on their minds. The Louh's fielded questions about pornography addiction, gossip, healthy meditation, and more. Full Article
hat The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-06-09T03:24:17+00:00 A special episode of Healthy Minds Healthy Souls Radio Show entitled "The Opioid Crisis: What You Need to Know" with guests Fr. Anthony Salzman, Chris Thrasher, and Rev. Dr. Von Wrighten. Join us for a practical and in-depth discussion on the growing opioid crisis. Full Article
hat What True Faith is By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-08-25T09:12:28+00:00 Fr. John tells us that faith is an active expression where we offer, fill, untie, explain, rise, walk, and follow. Full Article
hat What Only God Can Give By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-03-19T18:55:00+00:00 Fr. John reminds us that while we all seek from another person to be fully known and fully loved, this is something that only God can give. Full Article
hat What Must I Do? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-04T04:32:48+00:00 With the glorious Paschal season upon us, Fr. John examines the questions being asked of Christians by today's world. Full Article
hat What Now By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-20T01:24:34+00:00 Fr. John uses the thoughts of St. Nikolai Velimirovich to reflect on the tragedy in Haiti. Full Article
hat Hate Week By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-02-14T13:49:49+00:00 Fr. John Oliver journeys through the hate behind Holy Week. Full Article
hat What Is Your Governing Dynamic? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T19:32:16+00:00 We all have one. But what should it be? Fr. John explores the tapestry of our lives and those intrusions that can interupt the pattern. Full Article
hat Freedom: It Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-14T06:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Oliver deepens our understanding of what is meant by "freedom." Full Article
hat It's Your Island. What Do You Do First? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-01-24T06:03:00+00:00 Fr. John Oliver invites us to think about how we would treat others if we had our own little island. Full Article
hat Are You Nice? That’s Too Bad By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-07-10T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the difference between being nice and being holy. Full Article
hat What's Your Town? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-08-02T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Oliver reflects on the boundaries within our hearts. Full Article
hat What Is The Orthodox Christian Fellowship? (A Clergy-Laity Report) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T03:40:39+00:00 Fr. Joseph interviews the Development Director, Presbytera Shyla Hadzellis and her husband, Fr. Nicholas, about OCF and their presence at the recent GOA Clergy-Laity Congress held in Atlanta, Georgia. Full Article
hat Priesthood (You Don't Wanna Do That) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T04:11:05+00:00 Here's a very serious interview of a known-to-be-funny man; Fr. Joseph quizzes his "boss," Fr. John Salem, on the high calling of the priesthood. Full Article
hat An Orthodixie In That Toddlin' Town - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T04:16:40+00:00 Can you imagine for a moment that all this revealed religion stuff is really, really real? Imagine, if you will, the Theotokos pondering things, like: Where is Christ the Savior? Fr. Joseph imagines and ponders his way toward answers in Part One of this special episode, "live" and edited, from Christ the Savior church in the Windy City. Full Article
hat What Does an Orthodox Christian Look Like? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T04:35:02+00:00 Fr. Joseph speaks at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver's Clergy-Laity Conference, hosted by St George Greek Orthodox Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (He was going to title the talk "What Does a Greek Look Like?"—but then again, what DOES a Greek look like?) Full Article
hat Dancing With The Demon What Brung Ya? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T04:37:52+00:00 Fr Joseph is lost. Perhaps you are, too? Great. Salvation loves company! A 2008 rerun about recalculating. Keep coming back! Full Article
hat DO THAT AGAIN: Wives, Obey Your Husbands (Doh!) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-25T04:38:25+00:00 Kiss the bride ... check! Walk the aisle ... check! Enjoy the honeymoon ... check! (Then what?) Pulling an episode from the "Best Of" files, Fr. Joseph discusses the ch-ch-changes that come with love and marriage. (Just for fun, see if you can identify all of the songs used in this oldie but goodie.) Full Article
hat Raise ‘em, Clap ‘em, Thump Wid ‘em (Shadow Puppets?): What Am I to Do with My Hand By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-26T01:48:23+00:00 Fr Joseph rants and runs for cover—raising concerns, but not hands (please). Full Article
hat The Premarital Podcast that has Everyone Singing! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-26T01:49:04+00:00 Here comes the summer, here comes the Bride, love is in the air—but WAIT! Listen to this retreaded podcast before you hit the road of matrimony! Full Article
hat I Love Jesus, but I Hate You: Our Witness on the Internet By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-22T04:06:13+00:00 Not much has changed on the internet since this episode appeared five years ago: endless pics of naughty bits, cyber minefields, perpetual gossip, and . . . Christ. It's "the End" versus "the sun will come out tomorrow." So, whose side are you on? Full Article
hat What If It's NOT the End of the World? (Asking for a Friend) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-10T22:19:22+00:00 FYI, this episode is a gentle rant. It's not PC, but GTGFAT. Full Article
hat What Kind of Fool are You? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T22:16:19+00:00 Fr Joseph quotes Chicago, Kevorkian, Ben Franklin, St Paul and Hallmark in making a case for April Fools. Full Article
hat Do You Have What It Takes? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T22:20:34+00:00 Fr. Joseph encounters Bible floppers, hip-hoppers, and mountain toppers in his quest to discover ... What It Takes. Full Article
hat Tenth Anniversary Remembrances: Things That Helped Me By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-12T16:58:48+00:00 In this episode, Fr. Anthony thinks back over the his first ten years as a priest, focusing on the roles perseverance, good role models/mentors, and a healthy marriage have had in redeeming his time as a "baby priest." Full Article