Ancient Faith Today Live

Dr. John Burgess, a scholar of the Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian Orthodox Church, joins Fr. Tom to discuss the lessons we can learn today from dissidents who speak against authoritarian regimes.

Accomplished iconographer Vladimir Grygorenko talks with Fr. Tom about the use and development of iconography in the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Thomas discusses Orthodoxy's role in addressing the rapid social and political changes in society with commentator and pastor Fr. Daniel Greeson.

Fr. Thomas welcomes special guest Archbishop Melchisedek (OCA) as they discuss defending the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. They also examine the growing number of groups who say they accept Jesus as Messiah but reject the Trinity.

Fr. Tom talks with history professor Dr. William Tighe about common myths surrounding the celebration of the birth of Christ.

What do Orthodox Christians believe about Mary and what role does Mary play in salvation history? Author Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Fr. Tom Soroka as they discuss "The Ark of God: Mary and the Christian Faith."

Fr. Thomas discusses ways to keep youth engaged in the Church and growing in Christ with his guests Catherine Golitzin, Fr Alexander Koranda, and Fr Jonathan Lincoln.

How can we train our children in the Orthodox Christian faith? Fr. Tom welcomes author and teacher Fr. Michael Shanbour to talk about effectively catechizing children to form them in Christ.

Fr. Tom Soroka is joined by Chris Vlahonasios for a conversation about the world of Orthodox filmmaking.

What does it mean to "think Orthodox"? What are the unspoken and unexplored premises and presumptions underlying what Christians believe? Fr. Tom welcomes biblical scholar Dr. Jeannie Constantinou to talk about her new book Thinking Orthodox: Understanding and Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind.