Ancient Faith Today Live

Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Vladimir Morosan as they discuss the impact of the recently departed Fr. Sergei Glagolev, a prominent church musician and composer of Orthodox music. They will examine his pastoral and musical ministry, and play excerpts of his hymns which are outstanding examples of the living tradition of Orthodox music in our time.

Fr. Thomas speaks with scholar, author, and historian Dr. Russell Martin about the relationship between the Orthodox Church and monarchy. How did the church relate to the state under the sovereign rule of a monarch? What were the political and religious ramifications? How can Orthodox Christians in modern democracies understand this important part of our history?

Fr. Thomas interviews Dr. Cassandra Oehler, MD, an infectious disease specialist and an Orthodox Christian, about the coronavirus and the new vaccines aimed at eliminating it.

Fr Michael Carney joins Fr Thomas to discuss his recent pilgrimage to Ireland. Fr Michael walked in the places of the earliest Irish saints who were important Christian witnesses in the undivided Church. During the show Fr. Michael graciously offered a tri-fold printout of St. Patrick's Breastplate. If you would like it you may email him at villagepriest at gmail.com.

Fr. Thomas speaks with Sarah Brangwynne and Sasha Rose Oxford to discuss their new book, A Sacred Beginning: Nurturing Your Body, Mind, and Soul During Baby's First Forty Days, and how these crucial days after giving birth can become a time of refreshment, holiness, and growth.

Author and blogger Melissa Elizabeth Naasko joins Fr Thomas to talk about the Orthodox Christian practice of fasting and feasting. Why do we fast so much and how can we embrace the Orthodox way of eating with our busy lives?

Mission priest and media expert Fr. John Peck joins Fr. Thomas as they talk about the unprecedented number of seekers and conversions to the Orthodox Christian faith during the recent pandemic and how parishes can prepare themselves for the next wave of converts.

Fr. Thomas broadcasts live from the OCA's Diaconal Vocations Program Practicum in Santa Rosa, CA, to speak with program leaders and participants about serving God in the Church. Are you discerning a vocation to serve?

Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Gregory Hogg and Fr. Basil Biberdorf as they discuss their journey to Orthodox Christianity and answer objections to Orthodoxy by Lutheran apologists.

Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, talks with Fr. Thomas about the towering work and enduring legacy of liturgical theologian Fr. Alexander Schmemann, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.