chris Darwin and Christianity - Part 11: Death By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-06-05T15:02:00+00:00 In this episode on the Darwinian Revolution and the relationship between natural science and Christian theology, Fr. Thomas Hopko reflects on the issue of death. Full Article
chris Darwin and Christianity - Part 12: The Soul By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-06-19T06:03:00+00:00 How do you describe the distinction between human beings and animals? Is it the soul or is it something else altogether? Full Article
chris Darwin and Christianity - Part 13: God and Creation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-03T16:56:00+00:00 Fr. Tom continues his series on Darwin and Christianity with some musings on God and Creation. Full Article
chris Darwin and Christianity - Part 14: Meditation on Miracles By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-17T12:23:00+00:00 What are some of the misunderstandings and misgivings about miracles, and how does that relate to natural science and Christian theology? Full Article
chris Darwin and Christianity - Part 15: Nature and Super-nature By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-07-24T14:15:00+00:00 As Fr. Tom gets close to the end of his series on Darwin and Christianity, he reflects on the terms and concepts of nature and super-nature. Full Article
chris Darwin and Christianity - Part 16: Faith and Knowledge, Reason and Revelation By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-08-09T11:45:00+00:00 This is the next-to-last episode in the Darwin series. Full Article
chris Darwin and Christianity - Part 17: The Final Chapter By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2010-08-16T15:38:00+00:00 In this final installment in his Darwin and Christianity series, Fr. Tom Hopko compares the task and method of natural science with the task and method of Christian theology. Full Article
chris How Should Orthodox Relate to Other Christians? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-03-31T13:49:00+00:00 If we believe that the Orthodox Church is the True Church, how are we to relate to those in other faith traditions or even non Christians? Fr. Tom takes us to the Church Fathers for answers. Full Article
chris Seeing Christ as He Really Is By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2011-05-04T07:56:00+00:00 Is it possible to really see Christ and God as they are? Did the Disciples have an advantage over us because they lived with Christ? Fr. Tom explores these questions in light of the resurrection! Full Article
chris Redemption in Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2013-11-27T09:28:00+00:00 Fr. Thomas often receives email asking him about the Orthodox view of redemption including the topics of God's wrath, the payment of a ransom, punishment, guilt, and salvation. Listen to this episode but also refer to his Names of Jesus series where many of these themes are addressed. Full Article
chris The Crucifixion of Christ - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-04-19T06:55:00+00:00 In this extensive two-part episode, Jeannie explores the crucifixion of Christ. Be prepared to learn a lot! Full Article
chris The Crucifixion of Christ - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-04-21T11:56:00+00:00 Here is the second half of Dr. Constantinou's study of the crucifixion. Full Article
chris Christ is Risen! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-04-26T13:06:00+00:00 Today, Jeannie begins a short series on the resurrection of Christ. Full Article
chris Christ is Risen - part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-05-03T07:27:00+00:00 Part 2 of Dr. Constantinou's series on the resurrection of Christ. Full Article
chris Christ is Risen - part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-05-07T12:44:00+00:00 Part 3 of Jeannie's series on the resurrection of Christ. Full Article
chris Christ is Risen - part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-05-10T12:08:00+00:00 Here is the next episode in the series on the resurrection of Christ. Full Article
chris Christ is Risen - part 5 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-05-17T11:19:00+00:00 Part 5 of Pres. Jeannie's study on the resurrection of Christ. Full Article
chris Christ is Risen - part 6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-05-24T15:13:00+00:00 Jeannie continues her helpful and fascinating series on the resurrection of Christ. Full Article
chris Christ is Risen - part 7 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2008-05-31T11:32:00+00:00 This is the final lesson in the resurrection series. Next week Jeannie begins a brand new series called "Introduction to the Bible," and you won't want to miss it. Full Article
chris Christ and History By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-29T23:51:15+00:00 Fr. John shares his homily on Matthew 1:1-17. Full Article
chris “As Many as Have Been Baptized into Christ Have Put on Christ” By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-29T23:52:42+00:00 Fr. John shares his homily on Theophany. Full Article
chris Standing with Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-02T02:47:25+00:00 Fr. John shares how, like the man born blind whom Jesus healed and his parents, we too have a choice whether or not we will stand with Christ. John 9 and Hebrews 13:11-13. Full Article
chris Christ Comes to Galilee By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-02T02:54:43+00:00 Fr. John shares about Christ's calling of the fishermen at Galilee, reflecting on his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Full Article
chris Christian Leadership in the Home By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-02T03:07:51+00:00 Fr. John shares about godly parenting from Ephesians 5:22-33. Full Article
chris Christ, the Good Samaritan By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-02T19:53:48+00:00 Fr. John shares from Luke 10:25-37. Full Article
chris The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-02T20:06:10+00:00 Fr. John shares from Matthew 4:1-11. "It's necessary for us to fast so that we don't become fat and happy and forget that we need God, but it's also necessary for us to to feed ourselves daily on the Word of God." Full Article
chris The Day Christ's Ministry Began in Galilee By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-03T18:21:12+00:00 Fr. John shares from Mark 1:21-39. Full Article
chris The Easy Yoke of Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-03T18:40:17+00:00 Fr. John shares about the easy yoke of Christ, from Matthew 11:28-30. Full Article
chris A Tale of Two Kinds of Christians By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-17T04:17:28+00:00 Fr. John shares from 3 John 1:1-14. Full Article
chris To the Church of Philadelphia: The Name of Christian By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-11-30T18:12:35+00:00 Fr. John speaks from Revelation 3:7-13. Full Article
chris Christ our Champion By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-13T21:41:52+00:00 Fr. John shares the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Full Article
chris Christ, David, and the Psalms By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-04T23:51:17+00:00 Fr. John uses Psalm 118, and the life of King David, to discuss the importance of living according to God's will. Full Article
chris Not I, But Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-08T04:48:01+00:00 Fr. John reflects on Galatians 2:11-21. Full Article
chris True Satisfaction lies in Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-24T02:03:25+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks about supporting the works of the church and the importance of giving Christ the reins of your heart. Full Article
chris The Mind of Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-07-10T19:43:39+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reflects on the importance of having the Mind of Christ, from 1 Corinthians 2:11-16. Full Article
chris Fools for Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-08-08T14:53:55+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the epistle reading from 1st Corinthians. Full Article
chris Liars and Antichrists By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-17T15:49:22+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford speaks from 1 John 2:18-29. Full Article
chris Christian Is As Christian Does By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-11-28T13:52:28+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford shares from 1 John 2:28-33. Full Article
chris What Christ's Baptism Accomplished for Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-22T00:39:41+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses the Theophany and the role of Christ's baptism in our lives. Fr. John discusses this through Matthew 3:13-17. Full Article
chris Christian Is As Christian Does By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-07-09T03:03:46+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford preaches from John Chapter 3 verses 4-10, saying that to be a Christian is to live like a Christian. None of us are perfect but we must strive to overcome our sins and not give in to the devil. Full Article
chris Christ the Passover Lamb By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-05T18:34:46+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford discusses Passover and the importance of marking the doorposts of our hearts. Full Article
chris Forgive as Christ Has Forgiven Us By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-03-07T17:33:07+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the importance of forgiveness for our life in Christ. (Colossians 3:1-17) Full Article
chris The Importance of Christian Marriage By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-09-19T05:01:00+00:00 Fr. John Whiteford's sermon from September 15, 2024. Full Article
chris Our Purpose: Fullness in Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-12-26T17:20:33+00:00 The Apostle Paul reveals the central purpose of our Christian life together as Church when he tells the Ephesians that all the ministries of the Faith are meant to "attain the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." Full Article
chris A Normal Orthodox Christmas By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-12-26T17:20:54+00:00 The celebration of the Enfleshing of God at Christmas is nothing less than a Divine Invasion of Creation by the Creator for the purpose of rescuing all of Humanity. Full Article
chris I am Crucified with Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-09-26T19:30:51+00:00 Full Article
chris Chrismation, Vocation, and Ordination By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-05-28T18:31:19+00:00 Michael speaks to the layman about the way we see ourselves in the structure of the Church. Full Article
chris Christ and Sexual Sin By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-10-26T14:40:01+00:00 Michael looks at the story of the Woman at the Well and extracts lessons for understanding how Christ can forgive sexual sin. Full Article
chris It's All About Christ By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-08T21:06:30+00:00 Sometimes we can get so caught up in Church life that we lose sight of its true purpose. Michael explores this through some real life stories and thoughts, and challenges us to remember what happens to us through living the Christian life and Who is the very point of the sacramental life. Full Article
chris The Office of the Child: Hope in Christ as the Eternal Son of God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-04-07T18:58:35+00:00 Retaining the hope of a child is not easy, especially in today’s coronavirus pandemic environment. Yet this is what Christ want us to do according to the Gospel. Using thoughts from Orthodox teacher and professor Vigen Guroian’s chapter on childhood from his book The Orthodox Reality: Culture, Theology, and Ethics in the Modern World, Michael explores this topic in depth, and explains how by remembering that Christ is the eternal child of God can rekindle our sense of hope during this difficult time. Full Article