Bill and his co-host Fr. Barnabas Powell set the stage for this new 5th Sunday feature on Ancient Faith Radio. This first program is pre-recorded but future programs will be live and available for your calls.

Bill lays out the principles for proper stewardship in the parish and the need for a strategic plan. He also welcomes guest David Batrich, President of Chicago Synergy and head of stewardship for the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Bill and Fr. Barnabas talk about why the topic of Engaged Disciples is one of the most critical dimensions of our churches and why in its absence, or ineffectiveness, our churches struggle in many aspects of their existence and operations. They also explore 7 specific critical Engaged Disciple practices that parishes need to implement.

Following up on the April 30 episode, Bill continues to explore ways to encourage our youth and emerging adults to be faithful to the Church.In the last segment, he is joined by Steven Christoforou for some very practical insight.

Leadership consultant SteveTibbs joins Bill Marianes to address six dimensions of servant leadership.

Bill and noted servant leadership and change management expert Dr. Mitch Owen explore the critical dimensions of Orthodox servant leaders and how to effectively bring about change in our churches and institutions.

Bill's special guest is none other than his daughter Dr. Alexis Marianes. Dr. Alexis Marianes received a PhD from The Johns Hopkins University in molecular biology working on stem cells. Her Bachelors of Science in Marine Biology was from the College of Charleston and she completed Post Doctorate studies at The Medical University of South Carolina focusing on alligator embryology. Dr. Marianes has taught at The Johns Hopkins University, the College of Charleston, and the University of West Indies. She is completing work as a part of the Sustainable Innovations Initiative NGO in Trinidad performing pioneering research for a variety of other universities, governments, businesses and NGOs regarding a wide variety of creatures, species and natural biological habitats and phenomena, including a project featured on the Discovery Channel regarding the Ocelots of Trinidad. Dr. Marianes is soon headed to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest for additional studies regarding a wide variety of species and habitats of God’s creation.

How willing are we to fully follow Christ’s clear instructions? That’s a tough question we all have to ask ourselves. Our Lord’s final direction was clear, concise and unequivocal: “Go and make disciples of ALL nations.” Period. Full stop. End of discussion! Bill's special guest is the dynamic and very experienced Orthodox Missions and Evangelism professional, Thomaida Hudanish, the Director of Missions and Evangelism for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco.

Part 3: The Journey Through Death To The Resurrection – Fr. George L. Livanos

Part 1: The Journey Through Life In Search Of Calling – Fr. George L. Livanos

Part 2: The Moment After – The Clarity of Vision From The Partner’s Perspective – Presvytera Dianthe Livanos

Part 4: The Brother's Perspective - Fr. John Touloumes and Dr. Nicholas Loutsion

Leadership is a critical difference between the most effective and healthy Orthodox Christian parishes and ministries, and those not fulfilling their potential. If you’re a parish council member or ministry leader, join Bill to learn about the 6 Elements of the Stewardship Calling Orthodox Servant Leadership Model and how to apply them so your parish can fulfill its responsibilities and calling.

Orthodoxy has declined from 20% of global Christians in 1910 to 12% in 2010. We are not yet making Orthodox "disciples of all nations" to the degree our Lord instructed us. Why? Some answers can be found in the latest leadership, innovation, and change management best practices and research.

Orthodoxy has declined from 20% of global Christians in 1910 to 12% in 2010. We are not yet making Orthodox "disciples of all nations" to the degree our Lord instructed us. Why? Some answers can be found in the latest leadership, innovation, and change management best practices and research.

Orthodoxy has declined from 20% of global Christians in 1910 to 12% in 2010. We are not yet making Orthodox "disciples of all nations" to the degree our Lord instructed us. PART 3: Listen to the latest leadership, innovation, and change management best practices and research

Bill teaches how parishes can substantially improve their stewardship campaigns and results by using successful approaches to increase generosity and tithing in their local communities.

Frederica reviews Flipped, a movie by director Rob Reiner that tries so hard to sell itself that it's only the sales pitch that you hear.

Frederica speaks at the annual "Donors' Dinner" for St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto about the power of beauty in worship and the Divine Liturgy.

Frederica contends that, traditionally and historically, worship was aimed not toward other worshippers, as it is in the modern seeker-friendly church, but toward God.

Frederica explains that worship is for believers to offer to God.

Frederica Mathewes-Green interviews Nicholas Kosar about Colonel Philip Ludwell III, the first known American convert to Orthodoxy.

Listen to the final of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.

As human beings, we find that we are surrounded by relationships everywhere we go. Could it be that relationality is something about what it means to be human? Join Christian as he discusses what it is to be human through the lens of being relational beings made in the image of a relational God.

Having a relationship with God is just that—a relationship. It is personal, dynamic, and shareable. Join Christian this week as he explores the primary relationship in our lives: our relationship with the Lord.

Connect with us at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministries!

Friendship is a wonderful mystery wherein people share a heart. This week, Christian explores what our friendships can teach us about a relationship with Christ, the One who invites us into eternal and everlasting friendship with Himself.

This week, Christian explores how our friends help us see ourselves clearly. Sometimes, this may mean we see some encouraging things, and other times we may see the yucky parts of ourselves. Both of these realities are what make friendship such an essential part of our walk with Christ.

Fr. Thomas Hopko presents a meditation on how the liturgical services of Christmas and Epiphany pattern those of the Christ's Holy Pascha of Easter.

On the Sunday after Ascension and before Pentecost, the appointed Scripture readings for the Divine Liturgy have striking similarities between the Apostle Reading (Acts 20) and the Gospel (John 17:1-13). Read these 2 "farewell addresses" and then listen to Fr. Tom's teaching that he recorded in his study following the Liturgy.

Fr. Thomas comments on the often used phrase "The Slippery Slope" and cautions about the assumptions made when using it.

Get to know Pres. Jeannie as she tells us about her background and what you can expect to hear in her new podcast.

In this second episode, Jeannie explores how the Fathers of the Church viewed Scripture and what that should mean to us today when we open the pages of the Bible.

Pres. Jeannie continues her analysis of how we study the Scriptures through the lens of the Fathers.

How does the Orthodox view of the Fathers of the Church differ from the Roman Catholic view? What about St. Augustine? What is his role in the Orthodox Church as it relates to the study of the Bible? These questions and many more are addressed in this week's episode.

As Jeannie continues her series on the Introduction to the Bible, she begins a three-part subset on Bible manuscripts.

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what do we need to know about them?

As Scribes copied the biblical texts, what affect did this process have on words, phrases, or theology?

In her final look at the Church Fathers and their interpretation of the Scriptures, Jeannie looks at St. Ambrose.

Fr. Joseph preaches on the comings and goings of Jesus, the disciples, and demons at St Joseph/Houston.

Speaking at St Sophia Church/Dripping Springs, Texas, Fr Joseph responds to the question: "How do you talk to your non-Orthodox family about the Faith?"

Jesus was: A) a Jew; B) a Samaritan; C) All off the above? Fr John, speaking at St Paisios Mission/Yuma, Arizona, explains.

Did you know that the word "gossip" originally meant "godparent" and is connected with the word "sibling"? Did you know that gossip and Good News aren't the same? (Go ahead, you can tell me, I won't tell.)

Fr. Thomas Hopko begins a brand new series taking us through the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Tom talks about how human beings are created by God for worship in spirit and in truth.

Fr. Thomas Hopko looks at Abel and Cain and why one offered acceptable worship and the other did not.

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.

The Prophets in the Old Testament had a lot to say about sacrifices that are unacceptable to God. Fr. Thomas explores how they relate to our worship of God today.

How do people worship when they believe in Jesus? Fr. Tom looks at the four gospels to think through what they say about Jesus relative to the worship of God.