mar Lent and Priesthood #6: The Priesthood of Union (Sermon Mar. 12, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:21:08+00:00 Reflecting on the theological contributions of St. Gregory Palamas, Fr. Andrew talks about the priesthood in terms of how it unites us with God. Full Article
mar Lent and Priesthood #7: The Priesthood of Sacrifice (Sermon Mar. 19, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:21:52+00:00 On this Sunday of the Adoration of the Cross, Fr. Andrew speaks on the ultimate priestly act of Jesus on the cross—sacrifice. Full Article
mar Lent and Priesthood #8: The Priesthood of Hope (Sermon Mar. 26, 2017) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T19:23:49+00:00 On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Fr. Andrew discusses the link St. Paul makes in Hebrews 6:18-20 between hope and the priesthood of Christ. Full Article
mar Everything and All is Christ (Mar. 4, 2018) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T21:17:49+00:00 Sharing more of the wisdom he learned from his experience Athonite monasticism, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses how even at the heart of where everything is being done 'right,' the Orthodox Christians there are focused completely on Jesus Christ. Full Article
mar Self-Denial Is an Invitation (Mar. 11, 2018) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T21:18:45+00:00 Jesus said that anyone who would come after Him should deny themselves and take up their crosses. We may think this is about doing hard, painful things, but Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick tells us it's actually an invitation. Full Article
mar The Old Gods Had Been Too Small (Mar. 25, 2018) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T21:21:12+00:00 On the great feast of the Annunciation, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick speaks of how very different was the God Who revealed Himself in Jesus Christ than the lesser deities who had been worshiped before. Full Article
mar The Samaritan and St. Martin (Nov. 11, 2018) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:03:32+00:00 On the feast of St. Martin of Tours, Fr. Andrew uses his story as well as the Gospel of the Good Samaritan to show how what we do and what we give depends a great deal on how we perceive our lives. Full Article
mar Three Falls of Man and Return to Paradise (Mar. 10, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:14:35+00:00 Looking at the Fall of Man as three distinct 'falls,' Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick uses the major themes of Forgiveness Sunday to discuss making the journey 'backwards' into Paradise. Full Article
mar The Annunciation and the Buffered Self (Mar. 24, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:16:36+00:00 Speaking on the Forefeast of the Annunciation, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick describes the feast as being God's answer to the buffered, fenced-in selves that we ironically construct to protect ourselves even while desiring someone to reach out in love. Full Article
mar Henry David Thoreau and Mary of Egypt (Apr. 14, 2019) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:19:15+00:00 On the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick compares her journey into the wilderness with a similar journey made in the 19th c. by Henry David Thoreau. What is it that each hoped for by making that journey? Full Article
mar The Equal of Martyrdom: Fr. Nicola Yanney, Holy Man of Nebraska By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-23T22:26:59+00:00 In this special documentary, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick goes on pilgrimage to encounter Fr. Nicola Yanney, an early 20th century Orthodox missionary in America and the first priest ordained by St. Raphael of Brooklyn, whose missionary territory included most of the Great Plains. Join Fr. Andrew as he explores the life of this holy man through interviews, research and prayer in Kearney, Nebraska, asking the question: Is Fr. Nicola a saint? Included with this documentary are 9 bonus tracks of extra interviews and other material that was not included in the main documentary. Full Article
mar Icons and Idols: Was God Invisible Before the Incarnation? (Mar. 8, 2020) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-03-25T22:31:44+00:00 On the Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discusses how idols are radically different from icons, based both on man's encounters with the visible God before and after the Incarnation and also on a thorough understanding of how idolatry actually works. Full Article
mar The Holy One and His Holy Ones (Mar. 15, 2020) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-03-26T14:24:30+00:00 Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick tells us that angels were present and involved at the giving of the Law to Moses. The Lord Jesus says that the 'sons of the resurrection' are 'sons of God' and 'equal to the angels.' So then what does it mean to be saved? Full Article
mar Prepare Now to Return to Church (Mar. 22, 2020) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-03-27T13:28:28+00:00 In the time of social distancing and isolation away from corporate worship, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick says Christians must prepare now for their return to church. He gives five concrete ways to do that. Full Article
mar Orthodox Apologetics: Mary By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-01-27T15:39:29+00:00 Mathew Monos once again interviews Fr. Brendan Pelphrey—this time about the Theotokos. Full Article
mar All-Stars: Taking a Leap of Faith—with Quinn Marquardt By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-02-22T18:14:37+00:00 February's All-Stars feature is Quinn Marquardt, the OCF Mountain Student Leader. Tasya and Quinn discuss how taking a leap of faith and getting involved with OCF--both at the chapter level and by joining the Student Leadership Board--has transformed their college experience. Full Article
mar What About the Virgin Mary? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-09-28T13:39:35+00:00 In this episode, Danielle focuses on The Nativity of the Theotokos (Sept. 8th-21st). She tells the story of the Theotokos's birth, looks at some key text from the day's Orthros service, and even invites her dad to sing a little. Full Article
mar Myths About Marriage By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-05-10T13:10:56+00:00 Our world is full of marriage advice, but is it good advice? So much of what we read and hear about healthy marriage is untrue. Listen to Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh as they discuss the truth about building a good marriage. Full Article
mar 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
mar Renewing Your Marriage - Dr. Gary Chapman By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-08-26T03:02:49+00:00 Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh were honored to welcome best selling author Dr. Gary Chapman for a special 90 minute version of the show. Dr. Chapman is author of The Five Love Languages which has helped thousands of marriages find peace and harmony. Full Article
mar Meeting Mary in Your Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-14T10:59:40+00:00 Brandi Willis Schreiber, author of A Long Walk with Mary: A Personal Search for the Mother of God, joins Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh for a conversation about her year-long quest to better know and love the Theotokos. Full Article
mar Introduction to Mark By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:01:07+00:00 Fr. Evan makes some introductory remarks on the Gospel of Mark Full Article
mar Canon of the New Testament and Authorship of the Gospel of Mark By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-24T22:02:11+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the formation of the New Testament canon and the authorship of the Gospel of Mark. Full Article
mar Mark Chapter 1, Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T02:49:55+00:00 Fr. Evan once again continues his discussion of the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark. Full Article
mar Mark Chapter 1, Part 5 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T02:51:57+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the healing in Capernaum and the Paschal season. Full Article
mar Mark Chapter 1, Part 6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T02:53:59+00:00 Fr. Evan presents a review of the themes found in the Gospel of Mark and then discusses Mark 1:35-39. Full Article
mar Mark 2: Part 8 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T02:56:31+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses Mark 2:13-17. Full Article
mar Part 9: Mark 2:18-22 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T02:57:29+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses Jesus's confrontation with the Pharisees. Full Article
mar Part 10: Mark 2:23-3:6 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T02:58:54+00:00 Fr. Evan answers a question regarding repentance and salvation and then continues his discussion of the Gospel of Mark. Full Article
mar Part 11: Mark 3:7-16 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:00:42+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the call of the Apostles. Full Article
mar Part 12: Mark 3:17-30 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:02:10+00:00 Fr. Evan continues his discussion of the call of the Apostles and addresses the passage titled "A House Divided." Full Article
mar Part 13: Mark 3:31-4:3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:03:03+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the family of Jesus Christ and introduces chapter four. Full Article
mar Part 14: Mark 4:4-12 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:03:54+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses Jesus's use of parables and then tackles the Parable of the Sower. Full Article
mar Part 15: Mark 4:13-25 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:05:27+00:00 Fr. Evan explains Mark 4:13-25. Full Article
mar Part 16: Mark 4:26-32 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:06:53+00:00 Fr. Evan moves ahead to Mark 4:26-32. Full Article
mar Part 17: Mark 4:33-34 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:07:51+00:00 Fr. Evan offers an explanation of the Gospel of Mark and discusses the value and meaning of parables. Full Article
mar Part 18: Mark 4:35-41 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:08:51+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the moment when a storm obeys Jesus. Full Article
mar Part 19: Mark 5:1-10 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:10:07+00:00 Fr. Evan introduces the themes and outline of the fifth chapter of Mark and begins an explanation of the healing of the Gadarene demoniac. Full Article
mar Part 20: Mark 5:11-16 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:11:12+00:00 Fr. Evan continues his discussion of the Gadarene demoniac. Full Article
mar Part 21: Mark 5:17-24 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:13:15+00:00 Fr. Evan concludes his discussion of the Gadarene demoniac and then addresses the healing of Jairus’s daughter. Full Article
mar Part 22: Mark 5:25-34 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:13:46+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the healing of the woman with the flow of blood. Full Article
mar Part 23: Mark 5:35-43 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:14:36+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the raising of Jairus’s daughter from the dead. Full Article
mar Part 25: Mark 6:1-6a By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:17:10+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses Jesus’s rejection by His hometown. Full Article
mar Part 26: Mark 6:6b-13 and 6:30-32 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:18:36+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the sending out of the twelve Apostles. Full Article
mar Part 27: Mark 6:14-29 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:19:45+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the beheading of St. John. Full Article
mar Part 28: Mark 6:30-44 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:21:09+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses the feeding of the 5000. Full Article
mar Part 29: Mark 6:45-52 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:22:18+00:00 Fr. Evan begins a discussion of Jesus walking on water. Full Article
mar Part 30: Mark 6:45-52 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:24:08+00:00 Fr. Evan continues his discussion of Jesus walking on water. Full Article
mar Part 31: Mark 6:45-52 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:25:13+00:00 Fr. Evan offers his final thoughts on Jesus' walking on water. Full Article
mar Part 32: Mark 6:53-7:13 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-02-25T03:26:28+00:00 Fr. Evan discusses Jesus healing in Genessaret and His contention with the Pharisees and Scribes. Full Article