chi Teaching Why We Fast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-18T01:54:03+00:00 Elissa offers some suggestions for teaching children about the purpose of fasting. Full Article
chi YES! Teaching Our Youth to Live the Gospel By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-18T02:10:34+00:00 Elissa details what she and her parish learned when FOCUS North America's Youth Equipped to Serve (YES) came to visit Austin, Texas. Full Article
chi Praying for Our Children II: In God's Hands By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-18T02:14:11+00:00 Elissa discusses the story of Abraham and Isaac and her favorite prayer for children. Full Article
chi Praying for Our Children I: St. Porphyrios By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-18T02:14:18+00:00 Elissa shares the wisdom of the newly canonized St. Porphyrios with regard to raising up children. Full Article
chi Teaching the Story By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-18T02:25:03+00:00 Elissa shares with us how to get our kids to the place where their worldview is totally dependent on the Christian story. Full Article
chi Praying Before Communion with Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-31T20:48:18+00:00 Elissa encourages us to teach our children some prayers to say to themselves while they're standing in line for Communion. Full Article
chi Bombings, Bloodshed, and the God We Show Our Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-29T23:07:43+00:00 Sometimes, the God we imagine is not at all who He really is. We need to let our children see faith that is alive and real—which reflects the True God who exists apart from our imaginations. Full Article
chi Tongues of Fire: Teaching the Holy Spirit By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-09T14:44:42+00:00 The Holy Spirit can be a difficult and abstract concept to explain to young people, so in honor of the feast of Pentecost, Elissa explores the story of the tongues of fire, as well as the prayer "O Heavenly King," to find ways to describe this most mysterious person of the Holy Trinity. Full Article
chi Welcome to Chapter Two - Catching Up By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-04T17:30:19+00:00 Elissa updates the Raising Saints audience on some new projects they might find interesting, and establishes a new plan for the future of Raising Saints. Full Article
chi The Chief Hypocrite By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-10-11T05:00:01+00:00 It is time for a public confession from the chief hypocrite. Full Article
chi Episode 160: Schitt's Creek By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-14T19:31:04+00:00 "Eww." Steve and Christian watched the CBC TV series, "Schitt's Creek." The guys discuss repentance, gratitude, and love. We're shining a light on RIP Medical Debt, a non-profit that uses donor funds to wipe our medical debt from the neediest cases up. Medical debt destroys the financial stability of large segments of America’s most vulnerable communities: the sick, the elderly, the poor, and veterans. It also targets the middle class, driving many families who are barely getting along into poverty. Medical debt isn’t the result of bad decisions. It’s a debt of necessity. Learn more at their website: ripmedicaldebt.org. Full Article
chi Episode 163: The Mitchells vs The Machines By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-05-14T23:43:37+00:00 "Families can be hard, but they're so worth fighting for. They might be one of the only things that are." Steve and Christian watched the new Netflix film, "The Mitchells vs. The Machines." The guys discuss family, belonging, and being corrects vs being connected. Philanthropy Spotlight: Christ's last words to the Apostles were "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all people". Since 1987, OCMC has sent Missionaries and Mission Teams to work, worship and witness around the world. Continue this tradition by joining a Virtual Mission Team. If not you, then who? Find out more at www.ocmc.org Full Article
chi Children of Light By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-01T01:43:43+00:00 Fr. Philip calls us to open our eyes to those areas of our own lives which need to change, as we become children of light. Full Article
chi The Flowering of Christian Architecture I By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T01:57:02+00:00 Fr. John explores traditional Christian temple or church architecture and locates the principle of heavenly orientation at work. Full Article
chi The Flowering of Christian Architecture II By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T01:57:18+00:00 Fr. John continues his discussion of traditional Christian architecture. Full Article
chi Papal Reformation and the Great Schism: I By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T02:13:16+00:00 Fr. John discusses the spiritual decline of the Church in the West and the attempt to reform this degradation. Full Article
chi Papal Reformation and the Great Schism: II By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T02:14:12+00:00 Fr. John continues his exploration of the pivotal reign of Pope Leo IX and the way in which its reforms led toward a confrontation with the Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1054. Full Article
chi Papal Reformation and the Great Schism: III By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T02:15:02+00:00 In this conclusion to his account of the Great Schism, Fr. John reviews the leading controversies that aggravated relations between Rome and Constantinople during Pope Leo IX's military confinement, and how they resulted in the latter's posthumous act of excommunicating Patriarch Michael Cerularius in 1054. Full Article
chi The Old Believer Schism and the Decline of Russian Christendom before Peter the Great By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-08T03:43:39+00:00 In this final episode of his reflection on Muscovite Russia, Fr. John describes the Old Believer Schism as a crisis in the formerly optimistic cosmology of eastern Christendom, leading to its decline on the eve of modern times. Full Article
chi Introduction to Part Two of the Podcast: The Nicolaitan Schism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-05T18:06:30+00:00 In the first episode of part two of his four-part podcast "Paradise and Utopia," Fr. John Strickland, a professor of history at Saint Katherine Orthodox College, describes how Pope Nicholas I paved the way for the rapid development of the papal theory of empire. Full Article
chi Solving Post-Christian Christendom's Transcendence Problem I: The Architects of Liberal Ideology By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-02-24T18:52:09+00:00 In this long-delayed episode (due to work on The Age of Nihilism, available at store.ancientfaith.com/the-age-of-nihilism-christendom-from-the-great-war-to-the-culture-wars), Father John presents the historical origins of liberalism as a modern secular ideology. Atheistic philosophers like Auguste Comte and John Stuart Mill provided the philosophical basis for hope in a secular "kingdom of posterity." Full Article
chi Solving Post-Christian Christendom's Transcendence Problem II: The Architects of Socialist Ideology. By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-03-03T20:47:32+00:00 Fr. John Strickland continues his account of the rise of secular ideology with a presentation on the Russian intelligentsia and the case of Karl Marx. Full Article
chi Solving Post-Christian Christendom's Transcendence Problem III: The Architects of Nationalist Ideolo By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-03-10T16:35:06+00:00 Fr. John Strickland concludes his account of the origins of modern political ideology with the rise of nationalism, a force that not only proved to be a counterfeit to traditional Christianity, but the cause of one of utopian Christendom's greatest tragedies. Full Article
chi Preaching and Evangelism By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-05T18:07:48+00:00 In this episode, Fr. John interviews Fr. Sergius Halvorsen, professor of Homiletics and Rhetoric at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. Fr. Sergius discusses the vital link between solid preaching and evangelization. Full Article
chi Preaching and the Great Commission, interview with Fr. Josiah Trenham By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-06T03:59:01+00:00 Fr. John interviews Fr. Josiah Trenham about the importance of preaching in fulfilling the Great Commission. Full Article
chi Forgiveness and the Authority of God's Children: Sixth Sunday of Matthew By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-06T03:37:50+00:00 To err is human and to forgive is divine, but our readings for this coming Sunday, illumined by the prophets, show us that the proclamation of forgiveness is now a human responsibility. The God-Man demonstrates that God has bestowed this divine characteristic, part of His glory, to those who are his sons and daughters. God forgives, and we forgive. (Matthew 9:1-8; Romans 12:6-14; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Jonah 3:1-10) Full Article
chi What About Melchizedek?: The Third Sunday of Lent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-03-08T17:29:49+00:00 This week, we consider the strange figure of Melchizedek in Hebrews 4:14-5:10, and read it in the light of Mark 8:27-9:1, Genesis 14, Isaiah 53 and Psalm 44/45. Why is this figure compared with our Lord, and how must we go beyond this comparison to embrace the cross? Full Article
chi Lighting Up the Apocalypse 21: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Child By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-16T18:35:13+00:00 This week, we read Revelation 12:1-6, mindful of the its connection with the previous chapter, and with an eye to its inner mystery concerning the Theotokos, our identity, and the victory of Christ. We are helped by attention to Deuteronomy 1:29-33; Psalm 2:7-9, and Daniel 7, along with the various comments of ancient theologians. Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T18:53:59+00:00 Children's Bible Reader, part two, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Adam and Eve turn away from God" "Cain and Abel" "The wickedness of people destroys the earth" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Three By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:04:20+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part three. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "People continue to sadden God" "A shepherd trusts in God" "Abraham and Sarah have a son" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Four By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:06:06+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part four. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Isaac marries Rebecca" "Two different brothers" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Five By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:08:05+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part five. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jacob has a strange dream" "Jacob marries Rachel" "Jacob leaves Laban" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Six By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:10:40+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part six. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Jacob wrestles with God" "The two brothers reconcile" "Joseph and his brothers" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Seven By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:12:51+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part seven. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Joseph is sold by his brothers" "Joseph arrives in Egypt" "Joseph interprets dreams" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Eight By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:14:46+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part eight. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Joseph and Pharaoh" "Joseph's brothers come to Egypt" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Nine By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:16:06+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part nine. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Joseph's brothers return to Canaan" "Joseph welcomes his brothers" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Ten By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:17:20+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part ten. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The silver cup" "Joseph forgives his brothers" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Eleven By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:18:33+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part eleven. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The people of Israel suffer in Egypt" "A mother saves her son" "Moses must leave" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Twelve By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T19:20:26+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part twelve. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "God calls Moses" "Moses returns to Egypt" "Moses and Aaron go to Pharaoh" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Thirteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:05:45+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part thirteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "God sends disasters to Egypt" "God sends the worst plague of all" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Fourteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:07:17+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part fourteen, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The Israelites leave Egypt" "The Israelites cross the Red Sea" "God provides for His people" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Fifteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:09:13+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part fifteen, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Water from the rock" "Moses on Mount Sinai" "The Ten Commandments" "The golden calf" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Sixteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:11:19+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part sixteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Moses speaks again with God" "The tent of meeting and the Ark of the Covenant" "Aaron and his sons become priests" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Seventeen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:14:14+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part seventeen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Moses is near Canaan" "Forty years in the desert" "The healing snake" "Moses dies" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Eighteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:15:57+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part eighteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "The walls of Jericho fall" "The Promised Land" "Judges" "Deborah" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Nineteen By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:17:47+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part nineteen. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Gideon" "Samson" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Twenty By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:19:47+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Ruth and Naomi" "Samuel the prophet" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Twenty One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:24:26+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-one. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "Saul becomes a king" "Saul and David" "David and Goliath" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Twenty Two By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:26:38+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-two. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "David and Jonathan" "David saves Saul's life" "David the King" "David's Psalms" Full Article
chi Children's Bible Reader, Part Twenty Three By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-11-28T21:28:50+00:00 Children’s Bible Reader, part twenty-three. 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "King Solomon" "The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon" "Wise Words of Solomon" "The prophet Elijah" Full Article