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Understanding the Other: Part Three

HCHC President Fr. Nicholas Triantifilou is known to encourage Orthodox Christians to begin the day with a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other. This symposium honors his 15 years of service to the school and retirement this year by addressing current conflicts and crises around the world from an Orthodox scholarly perspective.




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Understanding the Other: Part Four

HCHC President Fr. Nicholas Triantifilou is known to encourage Orthodox Christians to begin the day with a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other. This symposium honors his 15 years of service to the school and retirement this year by addressing current conflicts and crises around the world from an Orthodox scholarly perspective.




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Understanding the Other: Part Five

HCHC President Fr. Nicholas Triantifilou is known to encourage Orthodox Christians to begin the day with a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other. This symposium honors his 15 years of service to the school and retirement this year by addressing current conflicts and crises around the world from an Orthodox scholarly perspective.




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Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth - Part 1

Part 1 of a five-part interview with former evangelical pastor Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth




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Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth - Part 2

Part two of our interview with Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth.




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Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth - Part 3

Part three of our interview with Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth




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Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth - Part 4

Part four of our interview with Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth.




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Fr. Wilbur David Ellsworth - Part 5

Part five of our five-part interview with Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth.




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Orthodox Two-Part Music

Learn about a wonderful and free service for choir directors and choir members organized by Fr. Sergius - music director at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Monastery. The web site is orthodoxtwopartmusic.org.




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The Life and Work of Saint Paul - Part Two

Ancient Faith Radio presents part two of a speech delivered on November 14, 2009, by Archpriest and Bishop-elect Michael Dahulich at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.




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Christianity and Ecology - Part One

Ancient Faith Radio presents part one of a speech delivered by Professor Alfred Siewers at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The title of the presentation is "Christianity and Ecology: Lessons on Sustainability from the Early Irish Sea."




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Christianity and Ecology - Part Two

Ancient Faith Radio presents part two of a speech delivered by Professor Alfred Siewers at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The title of the presentation is "Christianity and Ecology: Lessons on Sustainability from the Early Irish Sea."




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How Should Orthodox Parents Talk to Their Kids About Homosexuality?: Part Two

One of the extremely complicated issues with which Orthodox parents must contend these days is that of homosexuality. How do we talk to our kids about same-sex desires and relationships and how do we do so with the sensitivity, nuance, and frankness that the topic requires? At the request of Carole Buleza, the Director of the Antiochian Department of Christian Education, Bobby Maddex once again interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis, an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, about how to talk about marriage, intimacy, and homosexuality with your children. This is part two!




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Facing Forward: Part One

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green, pastor emeritus at Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, about his role in the Ancient Faith Ministries Conference "Facing Forward: An Ancient Faith Conference for the Second Half of Life."




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Facing Forward: Part Two

Bobby Maddex interviews Bill Marianes, host of the live call-in show Stewardship Calling, about his role in the Ancient Faith Ministries Conference "Facing Forward: An Ancient Faith Conference for the Second Half of Life."




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Stabat Mater: Choral Music of Arvo Part

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. James Jordan and Sr. Christine Helfrich of Gloriae Dei Cantores, the choir that just recently released a new collection of compositions by the acclaimed Arvo Pärt called Stabat Mater: Choral Music of Arvo Pärt .




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Parenting Toward the Kingdom: A Companion Guide - Part Two

Bobby Maddex interviews Kendra Hunter, Kristina Tartara, and Stephanie Petrides, the authors of the new companion guide to Dr. Philip Mamalakis's book Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing, publishing by Ancient Faith Publishing.




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Transformation: Part 1 - Made in His Image and Likeness

Part one of a four-part documentary called "Transformation: Same-Sex Attraction Through the Lens of Orthodox Christianity." In this first episode, we meet four individuals who are faithful, obedient Orthodox Christians in terms of celibacy, but are attracted to members of the same sex. What are their stories, struggles, and disappointments? How have they been received in the Orthodox Church? And what do they want the Church to know about that struggle? Resource: Christian Faith and Same Sex Attraction by Fr. Thomas Hopko




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Transformation: Part 2 - The Clear Teaching of the Church

Part two of "Transformation: Same-Sex Attraction Through the Lens of Orthodox Christianity." In part two, we take a deep dive into the theology surrounding same-sex attraction. What do the Scripture, canons, and Fathers have to say about it? Is it sinful to have a same-sex attraction? Archbishop Michael, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, Fr. Harry Linsinbigler, Dr. Roxanne Louh, and Dr. Edith M. Humphrey are among our panelists. Resource: Christian Faith and Same Sex Attraction by Fr. Thomas Hopko




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Transformation: Part 3 - The Greatest of These is Love

Part three of our four-part documentary Transformation: Same-Sex Attraction Through the Lens of Orthodox Christianity How are we doing as a Church at showing love to everyone who walks in our doors? Are we welcoming or judgmental? Does a warm welcome translate into endorsement of someone's lifestyle? If we are to truly love one another and bear one another's burdens, we need to get to know them first. Resource: Christian Faith and Same Sex Attraction by Fr. Thomas Hopko




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Transformation: Part 4 - Listen and Learn

Part four of our four-part documentary, "Transformation: Same Sex Attraction Through The Lens Of Orthodox Christianity." In this episode, we will hear a call to listen, to engage, to show patience, and extend the benefit of the doubt wherever we can—especially our young people who are asking tough questions and deserve to be heard. Resource: Christian Faith and Same Sex Attraction by Fr. Thomas Hopko




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Rock and Sand - Orthodoxy and Reformed Theology - Part 2

In part 2 of his interview with Fr. Josiah Trenham, Kevin Allen gets specific on some of the modern day expressions of Reformed teaching and how it differs from the Orthodox Church. Fr. Josiah authored the book Rock and Sand: An Orthodox Appraisal of the Protestant Reformers and Their Theology. Click here to view the video version of this interview.




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Islam: Through the heart and mind of a convert to Orthodox Christianity - Part 1

In this two-part interview Kevin's guest is "George," who became a Sunni Muslim at age 14 and studied to become an Imam at a madrasa, studying Quran, Arabic language, Islamic theology, hadith, and jurisprudence. He left Islam and became an Orthodox Christian 20 years later. Among other things, Kevin and his guest discuss Islamic theology, common misunderstandings of Christianity by Muslims, differences between "orthodox" Islam and the Nation of Islam, the true understanding and practice in Islam of slavery and jihad, and the extraordinary journey that led "George" to Orthodox Christianity.




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Islam: Through the heart and mind of a convert to Orthodox Christianity - Part 2

In this two-part interview Kevin's guest is "George," who became a Sunni Muslim at age 14 and studied to become an Imam at a madrasa, studying Quran, Arabic language, Islamic theology, hadith, and jurisprudence. He left Islam and became an Orthodox Christian 20 years later. Among other things, Kevin and his guest discuss Islamic theology, common misunderstandings of Christianity by Muslims, differences between "orthodox" Islam and the Nation of Islam, the true understanding and practice in Islam of slavery and jihad, and the extraordinary journey that led "George" to Orthodox Christianity.




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Have you seen the guest list? I won't go to that party!

The good townsfolk of Jericho, the Pharisee (who did everything just right) and now the obedient and hardworking older brother - none of them went to the party. Ooops!




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Fr. Ingram Nathaniel Irvine - Part 1

Matthew begins the story of the first great American convert priest. Learn more HERE.




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Fr. Ingram Nathaniel Irvine - Part 2

Matthew continues the story of the first great American convert priest. Learn more HERE.




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The Russian Mission in America: Part One

Matthew interviews Fr. John Erickson, the preeminent historian of American Orthodoxy, about one of the past attempts at Orthodox administrative unity. Learn more HERE.




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The Russian Mission in America: Part Two

Matthew continues his discussion with Fr. John Erickson about one of the past attempts at Orthodox administrative unity. Learn more HERE.




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MOPS Q&A Part 1

I had the great honor to participate in a MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) panel with other "seasoned" moms. We couldn't get to all the questions that day, so I thought I'd address them here in a 5 part series.




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MOPS Q&A Part 2

Continuing answering the panel discussion questions from MOPs. What did you do to spend 1:1 time with your children?




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MOPS Q&A Part 3

Here I am again answering a couple more questions from the MOPs Mommy panel I got to be part of a few months ago. Today we discuss life seasons and sibling rivalry.




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MOPS Q&A Part 4

We are almost to the end of the MOPs Q&A series. Just one more left after this and then we will explore more mama moments. In this episode I talk about to work or not to work outside the home and feeling like a failure as a parent.




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Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland?

Competing for Scotland is a rare opportunity. BBC Scotland takes a look at why it means so much




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Wales' journey from part-time pioneers to Euro play-offs

In the build-up to the Euro 2025 qualifying play-off against Slovakia, the country's leading goalscorer Jess Fishlock has told the story of Wales women's rise from part-timers to history makers.




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World champions to part-timers - Martin needs patience

Cardiff's number eight has gone from part-timer to facing world champions and back again in the space of 12 months.




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Vaccine refuser paid ultimate price, says partner

Leslie Lawrenson died and his partner became seriously ill with Covid after they refused vaccines.




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'First' mobile coverage for parts of Western Isles

Virgin Media O2 has installed a communications mast on South Uist as part of a £1bn UK project.




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'Silent trauma' of miscarriage for women and partners

A woman and her husband talk about the traumatising effect of five miscarriages.




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Man jailed for breaking partner's cheek in assault

Jack Mallaby, 21, is jailed for two and a half years for the 25-minute assault in May last year.




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How Billy met Molly - the orphaned otter who is now part of the family

A man's bond with an orphaned otter changed his life and became a movie hit.




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Students may leave uni over plan to move department

University of Wales Trinity St David plans to move its humanities department more than 20 miles.




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'Brighton was a big part of me'

Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens has written a memoir: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs.




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Man jailed for life over party stab murder

Sipho Pfukani is told he must serve at least 18 years for the murder of 26-year-old Lazarus Makono.




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More people smoking in parts of Devon and Cornwall

Charity Action on Smoking and Health says deprivation and higher smoking levels are linked.




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Man killed his partner before overdosing - court

A coroner rules Kelly Greer was unlawfully killed by her partner, Jonathan Parsons, at his flat.




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Paralympian says party snub example of inequality

The high-end store has apologised for not hosting Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians.




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War memorial moved as part of square revamp

The memorial is moved to a prominent location after consultation with the Royal British Legion.





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Lockdown Photography (Part One)

When this whole horrible COVID19 experience started—back when we thought maybe we’d be in lockdown for a few weeks, not a few months to a year—I thought to myself that at least it might be something worthy of documenting with my camera. I considered the world so changed and strange in this moment in time […]