art The Art of In the Candle's Glow By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-06-02T20:18:27+00:00 Host Bobby Maddex interviews Amandine Wanert, the French artist who just recently illustrated the beautiful AFP picture book In the Candle's Glow, written by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson. Full Article
art Tending the Garden of Our Hearts By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-01T00:52:05+00:00 Bobby Maddex interviews—live!—Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger about their new AFP book Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families. Full Article
art Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-04T05:02:16+00:00 The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March. Full Article
art Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-04T05:06:13+00:00 The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March. Full Article
art Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-04T05:08:19+00:00 The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March. Full Article
art Reconciling Faith and the Theories of This Age: Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-04T05:10:56+00:00 The 20/40 Young Adult Ministry of St Joseph Church, Houston, hosted Dr. John Mark Reynolds, Provost of Houston Baptist University (and Orthodox Christian) on four Fridays in March. Full Article
art Interview with Miray Katrib, part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-07T14:44:11+00:00 Dr. John Mark Reynolds speaks with teacher Miray Katrib about languages, growing up in Lebanon and Miami, and staying in the Faith. Full Article
art Interview with Miray Katrib, part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-06-14T00:15:58+00:00 Dr. John Mark Reynolds speaks with teacher Miray Katrib about coming to the St. Constantine School, and the importance of language learning. Full Article
art Prevent Medical Martyrdom By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-08-25T18:57:22+00:00 Hippocratic pro-life medical professionals are increasingly being pressured to practice their science and art without regard to their personal faith or conscience beliefs. Full Article
art The Basis of Christian Ethics: Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-06-12T14:10:39+00:00 Professor David Frost continues his exploration in the field of ethics and tries to find an answer to the question, "How do we discover and apply a Christian standard?" Full Article
art The Basis of Christian Ethics: Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2012-06-12T14:11:10+00:00 Professor David Frost, the Principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, speaks about "Christian and other ways of deciding what is right" in this first of two lectures on ethics. Full Article
art The Heart of the Matter By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-04T00:57:39+00:00 Our communion with God springs from the heart - our all important "inner space." Full Article
art Internet Pornography - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-04T01:03:52+00:00 Dr. Rossi identifies the the alarming statistics and the alluring dangers of Internet Pornography. Full Article
art Internet Pornography - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-04T01:10:31+00:00 In part 2, Dr. Rossi gives some practical advice to those who are struggling with internet pornography or those who provide counseling. Full Article
art Suicide - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-04T01:42:20+00:00 In the first of a two-part series, Dr. Rossi helps us be a healing presence for those who are tempted with suicide. Full Article
art Forgiveness From the Heart By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-04T01:44:22+00:00 True forgiveness comes from the heart and Dr. Rossi tells us what that looks like. Full Article
art Embracing Ambiguity - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-04T02:23:59+00:00 In an earlier podcast, Dr. Rossi dealt with our need to embrace ambiguity as a way to become a healing presence. After receiving an email from a listener, he continues with this theme today. Full Article
art Interview with Fr. Alexander Atty - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-04T03:35:59+00:00 Many of you heard and appreciated part 1 of Dr. Rossi's interview with Fr. Alexander Atty recorded shortly before his falling asleep in the Lord. But there was also a part 2 and we present that today as a very touching tribute to Fr. Alexander. May his memory be eternal. Full Article
art Suicide - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-02-12T02:58:33+00:00 Dr. Rossi continues his comments on suicide and talks in particular about the Pastoral Paper on Suicide that was adopted by SCOBA in May of 2007. Full Article
art Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-07T04:28:56+00:00 Dr. Rossi reflects on the life and ministry of Fr. Thomas Hopko. This podcast is Part 1 of 2. Full Article
art Beloved Friend: Fr. Thomas Hopko - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-07-07T04:29:17+00:00 Dr. Rossi shares remembrances of Fr. Thomas Hopko from his friends and family along with some of Fr. Tom's maxims. This podcast is part 2 of 2. Full Article
art Consciousness - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-16T14:47:17+00:00 Dr. Rossi shares some ideas for how to counteract our dark thoughts and regain freedom in our minds. (Part 2 of 3) Full Article
art Consciousness - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-16T14:47:39+00:00 Dr. Rossi discusses our ability to have control over our thought processes, so that we have freedom over our minds. (Part 1 of 3) Full Article
art Consciousness - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-01-23T05:17:42+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on consciousness by helping us understand that consciousness consists of more than thought to include the total person. (Part 3 of 3) Full Article
art Heart of the Desert By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T21:17:28+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi shares his reflections on the book titled In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers by Fr. John Chryssavgis. Full Article
art Sacred Arts Initiative By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T21:58:28+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Dr. Peter Bouteneff about the Sacred Arts Initiative at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. Information about the Sacred Arts Initiative can be found here. Full Article
art On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T22:14:50+00:00 Dr. Rossi reflects on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet. Full Article
art On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T22:53:49+00:00 Dr. Rossi continues his reflections on the book titled On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus by Lev Gillet. Full Article
art Purity of Heart and Sexual Chastity By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:02:53+00:00 Dr. Rossi address issues of the purity of the heart and mind in relation to sexual chastity. Full Article
art OCAMPR 2019: An Interview with Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-31T23:14:45+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi interviews Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli, co-host of the AFR podcast "A Wounded Healer," on the upcoming OCAMPR conference. OCAMPR stands for The Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion. Full Article
art What is a Friend? - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-02T20:11:03+00:00 Dr. Al Rossi reflects on the question, "What is a friend?" Full Article
art What is a Friend? - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-06-02T20:31:28+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the question, What is a friend? Full Article
art Reframing - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-11-29T21:26:34+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the topic of reframing our thinking based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 1 of 2) Full Article
art Reframing - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-12-01T03:22:09+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his discussion on the reframing of our thoughts based on his reading of the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica. (Part 2 of 2) Full Article
art St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-01-26T16:30:45+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi shares about his relationship with St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Full Article
art St. Therese of Lisieux - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-01-26T16:50:17+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects further on the spiritual treasures to be found in suffering through the words St. Therese of Lisieux. Full Article
art Musings about the Theotokos - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-09T14:13:50+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his musings about the real life experiences of the Theotokos. Full Article
art Musing About the Theotokos - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-09T14:14:14+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi muses about the life of the Theotokos, the Virgin Mary, "the Great Example". Full Article
art The Garden of the Heart By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-04-23T18:20:51+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the Biblical imagery of our heart as a Garden in which God dwells. Full Article
art Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-01T13:26:13+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not." Full Article
art Keep Your Mind in Hell and Despair Not - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-04-01T13:26:28+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not." Full Article
art More I Could Not Ask - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-12-01T14:12:57+00:00 Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflection on contentment in each new day. Full Article
art Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-28T21:14:42+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 1 of Full Article
art Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-28T21:21:32+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 2 of 4. Full Article
art Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 3 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-28T21:22:40+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 3 of 4. Full Article
art Lent and the Pandemic Fallout - Part 4 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-02-28T21:22:56+00:00 Fr. Barnabas Powell - Part 4 of a 4 part series Full Article
art St. Anthony of Egypt on Sobriety of the Heart By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T16:07:14+00:00 Turning once again to the testimony of St Anthony the Great, this week’s broadcast examines an incident in the great Father’s life in which the true heights of sobriety of heart are witnessed. Might this feed us in our own moments of struggle in the spiritual life? Full Article
art The Heritage of St. Paul in Orthodox Spirituality - Part 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T16:31:26+00:00 In this first half of a lecture recorded live in commemoration of the "Pauline Year," celebrating 2,000 years since the birth of the Apostle, Archimandrite Irenei explores the heritage of the great missionary saint in Orthodoxy. Drawing connections to Elder Joseph the Hesychast of Mount Athos, St Symeon the New Theologian, and other great figures of the Orthodox tradition, this first portion of the lecture addresses questions of conversion and relationship, and how St Paul’s example is at the heart of living Orthodox Tradition. Full Article
art The Heritage of St. Paul in Orthodox Spirituality - Part 2 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T16:31:30+00:00 This week we broadcast the second half of our lecture on the heritage of St Paul in Orthodoxy, given recently in Manchester, UK, to a largely non-Orthodox audience. In this portion, Archimandrite Irenei focuses on St. Paul’s injunction to "pray without ceasing," and explores the manner in which this is lived out in the Prayer of the Heart and experiential life of Orthodox Christianity throughout history. Full Article
art Abba Poemen the Great: On Softening the Hardest of Hearts By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T17:13:07+00:00 In this week's broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew examines three sayings by Abba Poemen ("The Shepherd") of Egypt on the means by which the hardest heart can be softened by the Lord. Full Article