

Ancient Faith Today Live
Fr. Tom Soroka, and Ancient Faith Ministries
Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox Christians
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Sep 16, 2025 • 0sec
Political Violence and the Murder of Charlie Kirk
A deeply divided political atmosphere in the US has produced cutting, accusatory rhetoric on both sides. This has increasingly resulted in a violent end. Lex Kohn, author of the new book, "Loving Our Enemies Through Seasons of Bitterness," joins Fr. Tom to discuss.

Sep 10, 2025 • 0sec
Artificial Incarnation: The AI Savior
The rapid development of AI is being hailed by many as mankind's most promising achievement in the modern era. Some have deemed it "The Way" of the future. Has science finally created its god?

Sep 3, 2025 • 0sec
Tradition: Guardrail or Gateway?
Tradition: guardrail or gateway? An important battle for the integrity of the Faith is taking place and at the heart of it is the nature of Tradition. Is Tradition a safeguard or does it give birth to new ideas?

Aug 27, 2025 • 0sec
What Evangelicals Get Wrong About Worship
Why do Evangelicals reject Liturgy as dead ritualism? Learn how Orthodox Christianity defends Liturgy as the way in which we join in the cosmic victory of Christ over sin, death, and the Devil.

Aug 20, 2025 • 0sec
Does Orthodoxy Promote a Different Gospel?
Pastor Samuel Farag, a former Coptic Christian, is partnering with American Gospel Films to create a 10-part series, "Eastern Orthodoxy Through the Lens of Scripture." Fr. Thomas will respond to the first episode, "Is Eastern Orthodoxy Promoting a Different Gospel?"

Aug 13, 2025 • 0sec
Defending the Trinity
Discover the significance of the Holy Trinity and its role in Orthodox worship. The discussion tackles common misconceptions and urges believers to articulate their faith amid skepticism. Learn about key figures and groups that deny the Trinity, alongside their objections. The complexities of divine relationships are unraveled, emphasizing God as love within the triune context. Engage with theological insights that affirm this doctrine and prepare for deeper exploration of faith in today's world.

Aug 6, 2025 • 0sec
Unitarian Universalism: Is Truth Relative?
Unitarian Universalists claim to be open-minded in their search for spiritual truth. But can the truth about God be so ambiguous?

Jul 30, 2025 • 0sec
Analyzing Mainline Decline
The so-called Mainline Protestant churches have experienced a dramatic decline in membership from their former position as the standard-bearers of American religious life. What lessons can Orthodox Christians learn from their plight?

Jul 23, 2025 • 0sec
Telling Our Story: A Look at "American Orthodox"
Author and filmmaker Robert John Hammond discusses his latest work, American Orthodox, a visually rich and compelling documentary about spiritual discovery, sacred places, and finding the ancient Christian faith on American soil.

Jul 9, 2025 • 0sec
Brothodoxy
Bro culture has entered the Orthosphere, and their brash self-assuredness is attracting some young men, but critics complain of bullying and chauvinism. How can we all mature in faith and Christian love? Paul Lloyd Robson of Maniphesto joins the conversation.