
Ancient Faith Today Live
Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox Christians
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Jan 17, 2024 • 0sec
What is a Blessing ?
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Alexis Baldwin to discuss the Orthodox Christian understanding of giving and receiving blessings. Using the Scriptures and Patristic sources, they will also comment on a recent, widely publicized statement, which caused uncertainty and confusion.

Jan 10, 2024 • 0sec
Josh and Lacey Sturm: Kenotic Metanoia
Josh and Lacey Sturm join us for our first show of 2024 to discuss Lacey's new solo album, "Kenotic Metanoia," their summer reunion with Flyleaf, and their continued witness to the truth of the gospel of Christ.

Dec 20, 2023 • 0sec
The Evangelical Life of Orthodoxy
Author Dr Bradley Nassif joins Fr Thomas to dicuss his recent interview featured in the Evangelical publication, Christianity Today, and his outlook regarding Evangelicalism and Orthodoxy.

Dec 13, 2023 • 0sec
Making the Most of the Nativity Season
Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Paul Jannakos as they discuss the goals and challenges of Nativity season and how we can enter the festal period with joy and purpose.

Dec 6, 2023 • 0sec
Focused Evangelization
Fr. Paul Hodge, Fr. Paul Wesche, and Fr. William Rettig join Fr. Thomas to discuss a focused effort to evangelize North and South Dakota, which are experiencing unprecedented economic growth. What's involved in presenting Orthodox Christianity in an intentional way?

Nov 22, 2023 • 0sec
An Orthodox Conversation with Evangelicals
Fr Lawrence Farley joins Fr Thomas to discuss his new book, "Living Faith: An Orthodox Christian Conversation with Evangelicals" and how we can best present the truth of the Orthodox faith to those who are seeking.

Nov 15, 2023 • 0sec
Righteous Matushka Olga of Alaska
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Nicholas Molodyko-Harris and Fr. Michael Oleksa to discuss the recent decision to glorify Matushka (Mother) Olga of Alaska as the first woman Saint of North America. Fr. Nicholas served the Church in Alaska for 32 years and encountered her and her family.

Nov 8, 2023 • 0sec
CrossRoad: Strenthening Young Orthodox Christians
Fr Thomas welcomes representatives of the CrossRoad Institute to discuss their transformative program that helps High School Juniors and Seniors to deepen their Orthodox Christian identity.

Oct 25, 2023 • 0sec
Reading Fr. Seraphim Rose in Context with Bishop Gerasim
Fr. Thomas welcomes Bishop Gerasim (Eliel) to discuss popular writer and figure, Fr. Seraphim (Rose) of Platina. What were the challenges of his time and how can we benefit from his writings today?

Oct 11, 2023 • 0sec
Faith and Feeling : The Emotional Side of Virtue
Fr Thomas welcomes Fr Paul Jannakos to discuss the issue of emotions and how they can help or hinder our spiritual life.