our Keeping Our Children (and Ourselves) in Church for Life (Sermon Apr. 13, 2014) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T04:46:14+00:00 On this Palm Sunday, Fr. Andrew shows how what sociologists have observed about how both kids and adults stay in church long-term is built into the Orthodox tradition. Full Article
our Healing our Money Problem (Sermon Nov. 16, 2014) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T14:06:59+00:00 On this feast of the Apostle Matthew the former tax collector, Fr. Andrew discusses how he was healed of his problem with money and how we may be, as well. Full Article
our Your Own Personal Jesus: Christmas and Paul (Sermon Dec. 28, 2014) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T14:15:42+00:00 On this Sunday after the Nativity of Christ, Fr. Andrew talks about Paul's personal sense of Christ in himself. Full Article
our The Entry of Christ into our Homes (Sermon Jan. 25, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T14:23:28+00:00 Fr. Andrew speaks on Zacchaeus Sunday, combining the themes of Zacchaeus and the blessing of houses, concerning the preparation needed for the entry of Christ into our homes. Full Article
our Lenten Evangelism #9: The Journey of Mary of Egypt to the Cross (Sermon Mar. 29, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T17:44:19+00:00 On this Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Andrew discusses how her story and our place in her story relate to Christ's journey to the cross and what this means for our evangelism. Full Article
our The Christianity of the Ascension: Our Potential in Christ (Sermon May 24, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-15T18:02:22+00:00 On this Sunday after the Ascension, Fr. Andrew discusses the central place the Ascension of Christ has in the life of the Christian. Full Article
our The First Fruits of Achaia: Setting Ourselves for the Ministry of the Saints (Sermon Aug. 30, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-09-20T00:33:45+00:00 Fr. Andrew discusses the House of Stephanas which Paul baptized and how we should emulate them. Full Article
our Following the Leader of our Salvation Through Sacrifice (Sermon Nov. 8, 2015) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-16T04:54:24+00:00 Commenting on the epistle reading for the Feast of the Archangels, Fr. Andrew discusses how we can follow Christ, the 'Leader of our Salvation.' Full Article
our Christianity is Not About Your Spiritual Life (Sermon Jan. 10, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-07T02:39:27+00:00 On this Sunday after Theophany, Fr. Andrew talks about the gift of Christ given at baptism that precludes both pietism and clericalism—Christians are called to be ministers to one another. Full Article
our Spending Our Spiritual Currency (Sermon Feb. 7, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-18T03:35:48+00:00 Discussing the Parable of the Talents, Fr. Andrew speaks on what it means for us to have spiritual currency and how we ought to spend it. Full Article
our Who is God? (Part 1 of 8) God is our Judge (Sermon Mar. 6, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-20T05:28:33+00:00 On this first in an 8-part Lenten series, Fr. Andrew begins asking the question, 'Who is God?' In this sermon, he explores how God is our Judge. Full Article
our Who is God? (Part 2 of 8): God is Our Forgiver (Sermon Mar. 13, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-20T05:28:55+00:00 Continuing his series asking 'Who is God?', Fr. Andrew talks about what forgiveness reveals about God and about ourselves. Full Article
our Who is God? (Part 5 of 8): God is our Priest (Sermon Apr. 3, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-04-10T03:08:24+00:00 With the fifth meditation in his 'Who is God?' sermon series, Fr. Andrew explores the priesthood. Full Article
our Who is God? (Part 6 of 8): God is Our Hope (Sermon April 10, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-05-17T03:36:17+00:00 On this Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Fr. Andrew's sixth meditation asking 'Who is God?' focuses on God as our hope. Full Article
our Who is God? (Part 7 of 8): God is Our Salvation (Sermon April 17, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-05-17T03:38:28+00:00 On this Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Andrew's seventh meditation on the theme of 'Who is God?' talks about how many people miss what our salvation really is—God Himself. Full Article
our Who is God? (Part 8 of 8): God is Our King (Sermon Apr. 24, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-05-17T03:39:25+00:00 On Palm Sunday, Fr. Andrew discusses Jesus' entry into Jerusalem in terms of the Roman 'triumph' ceremony and shows how we can participate in the victory of Jesus our King. Full Article
our 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
our Does Your Life Have a Point? (Sermon July 24, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-26T01:08:11+00:00 In discussing Romans 10:4, Fr. Andrew shows how Christ as the fulfillment of the Law is shown to be the fulfillment of our own stories. Full Article
our Our Mission is Not From Man But From God (Sermon Oct. 23, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T02:01:03+00:00 With the feast of St. James the Brother of God, Fr. Andrew discusses what the mission of the parish church is based on Paul's emphasis on the source of revelation. Full Article
our Our Mission is to the Person in Front of Us (Sermon Oct. 30, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T02:02:37+00:00 Discussing the Gospel of the rich man and Lazarus, Fr. Andrew points out the rich man's sin—he ignored the person in front of him. Full Article
our Our Mission is to Act with Faith (Sermon Nov. 6, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T02:03:58+00:00 Fr. Andrew contrasts the healing of the woman with the flow of blood with the raising of the daughter of Jairus and discusses what that contrast means for us. Full Article
our Our Mission is to Serve a Higher Order (Sermon Nov. 13, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T02:05:08+00:00 Speaking on both the feast of St. John Chrysostom and also the Gospel of the Good Samaritan, Fr. Andrew discusses how Christians are outside and above the orders of this world. Full Article
our Our Mission is to Be On a Mission (Sermon Nov. 20, 2016) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T02:06:14+00:00 Wrapping up his five-week 'What is our Mission?' series, Fr. Andrew concludes with this message: 'Send me, Lord!' Full Article
our Holiness How-To: Imitate our Gospel Parents (Sermon Aug. 13, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-08-31T18:13:08+00:00 Using Paul's exhortation to the Corinthians to imitate him as their father in the Gospel, Fr. Andrew expands this outward to discuss the role of spiritual fathers and mothers in our lives. Full Article
our Of Course I'm Not Ashamed of Jesus! (Sept. 17, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-07T23:48:51+00:00 Featuring an all-new format for the podcast, Fr. Andrew discusses the Gospel reading where Jesus talks about being ashamed of him and what will happen when he comes again to earth—will he be ashamed of us? What does it mean to be ashamed, anyway? Full Article
our Is Our Giving Worthy of Our Calling? (Nov. 26, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-21T02:48:12+00:00 Connecting both St. Paul's command to 'walk worthy' of the calling we received with the Gospel account of the rich man who asks Jesus about eternal life, Fr. Andrew takes on the question of how we give to God in our churches. Full Article
our The Four-Point Spiritual Life (Dec. 31, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T18:24:45+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick focuses on the four phrases in 2 Tim. 4:5 ('Be watchful in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry') and uses that verse as a summary of what it means to be Christian. Full Article
our We Are Training Ourselves for Selfishness (Aug. 4, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:39:04+00:00 Every day, we make hundreds of small choices that train us for selfishness. How does that affect our behavior, and how do we train ourselves to be like Christ instead? Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick explores some of our everyday experiences and what they mean for eternity. Full Article
our Feed Your God or Be Fed By God (Aug. 11, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:40:27+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick compares the account of the Prophet Daniel and the idol Bel (Baal) in the Old Testament to the Feeding of the 5000 in the New. What does it mean when we have to feed our gods? Full Article
our A Revelation at Hamatoura (Oct. 13, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:49:22+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick preaches on the feast of St. Jacob of Hamatoura, who had been forgotten and yet made himself known again, telling what it means that God gives us saints and why He does so. Full Article
our 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
our Don't Feed Yourself to the Water Dragons (Jan. 12, 2020) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T23:00:44+00:00 On the Eve of Theophany, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick charges straight ahead into dragon territory, discussing what it means to confront the dragons in the water and also asking: Why don't we seem to see dragons any more? Full Article
our Loving Our Enemies By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-10-08T19:23:55+00:00 Host Matthew Monos discusses what it means to love our enemies. Full Article
our The Journey of Salvation: Fr. Nicholas Belcher By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-08T14:39:54+00:00 Fr. Nicholas Belcher, Dean of Students at Hellenic College Holy Cross and assistant priest at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in West Roxbury, MA, leads a College Conference East workshop, discussing cultural conceptions of salvation and the beginning of the Orthodox perspective. Full Article
our On the Waves: Be an Encourager! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-20T17:15:38+00:00 Part of being a good friend and a Christian person is encouraging others and helping them grow. But how do we do that? What if they don't want to grow? This week, Dan, Tim, and Lia address how to foster that encouraging spirit. Full Article
our The Journey of Salvation with Fr. Ciprian Sas By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-04T16:05:57+00:00 Fr. Cyprian Sas of All Saints (GOA) in Peoria, IL, leads College Conference Midwest's final session on the process of salvation, discussing how other faiths might view salvation and how we might speak to those faiths. Full Article
our Parish Life (Part 1): Embracing Your Parish—with Michelle Ibrahim By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-08T14:01:37+00:00 Tasya interviews Michelle Ibrahim, a grad student in theology who recently became the youth director in the same parish where she was raised. Michelle and Tasya talk about the importance of embracing your parish-even when you're a young adult. They discuss the importance of developing strong relationships in the Church, getting involved in the various ministries offered in the Church, but most importantly, maintaining a spiritual life. Full Article
our All-Stars: Ideas for Your Chapter with Kayla and Mercedes By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-11T18:17:48+00:00 This year, the All-Stars series is highlighting students from all over North America—students from each of OCF's nine regions. For the Northwest regional feature, Tasya speaks with the co-presidents of Boise State University's OCF chapter: Mercedes Huse and Kayla Munkres. Mercedes and Kayla explain how they share the work of the Chapter President, give advice to OCF students in leadership positions in their chapter, and share some of their favourite chapter meeting activities. Full Article
our All Stars: When OCF Work is Discouraging—with Naim Mekdessi and Rachel Sierra By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-04-28T15:51:21+00:00 Tasya interviews Rachel Sierra and Naim Mekdessi—two students who have been active throughout their college years in OCF's South Region. The three college seniors discuss dealing with chapter elections, what it means to be District Leaders and chapter presidents, how they handle discouragement in OCF work, and more. Full Article
our Exploring the Relevance of St. Morwenna's Journey to Our Lives with Laura Jansson By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-11-04T20:05:29+00:00 In this episode, Danielle speaks about St. Morwenna with Laura Jansson, contributor to the book Seven Holy Women. They discuss the significance of prayer, vulnerability, and struggle within the faith, and how we can apply lessons from St. Morwenna's life to our own Orthodox journey. Full Article
our 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
our Renewing Your Relationships By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-13T01:31:15+00:00 After a long break, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne return to tackle relationships and how to renew them in your family, at work, and in your parish. Full Article
our Renewing Your Walk Of Faith By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-09-27T01:43:30+00:00 As we begin the new liturgical and school year, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne help us to think about renewing our walk and addressing those "weapons of mass distraction." Full Article
our Holding On To Your Joy By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-05-23T01:44:28+00:00 What is the difference between happiness and joy? Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh give some practical tips on maintaining your joy despite your circumstances. Full Article
our Strengthening Our Families - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-10T01:49:03+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh begin a 2 part series on the family. You'll find some very practical tips for managing family life in our times. Listen to this episode and mark your calendar for part 2 on October 23 at 7:00pm Central on the Talk Station. Full Article
our Strengthening Our Families - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-24T01:36:22+00:00 In part 2 of Strengthening Our Families, Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh offer 15 very practical steps to help your family live together in harmony. Full Article
our Strengthening Our Relationships By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-02-13T02:47:00+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh spend the hour talking about our relationships and how we can strengthen them. Listen for some very practical tips! Full Article
our Empowering Our Children By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-08-28T01:42:58+00:00 With school starting, the Louh's have some practical tips for encouraging and preparing our children to thrive even in an unhealthy world. Full Article
our Living Your Best Life - Bill Marianes By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-09T01:48:21+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh welcome stewardship evangelist Bill Marianes to talk about how to live our best life to the glory of God. Full Article
our Filled With Less - Molly Sabourin By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-23T01:53:31+00:00 Molly Sabourin joins the Louhs to talk about clutter, stress, and chaos. Molly along with her partners Cynthia Damaskos and Presvytera Stacey Dorrance invite you to experience simplicity, intentionality, and transcendence. Full Article