Episodes
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Books Not in the Bible w/ Dr. Nicholas Roumas
Melanie interviews Dr. Nicholas Roumas on his newest book, Stories Not in the Bible: Apocryphal Books from the Orthodox Tradition." They discuss the writing process, the stories themselves (including the Protoevangelium of James!), and where these books fit into our lives. This is the newest book...
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The Ministry to Deaf Orthodox Christians (OCDA)
Melanie interviews Savannah Foster, President of the Orthodox Christian Deaf Association (OCDA). They talk about the scope and history of the ministry, the need for deaf accessibility within Orthodoxy, and the many ways we can help. Learn more at: https://www.orthodoxchristiandeafassociation.org/...
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We Carry You Still: An Orthodox Miscarriage Ministry
Melanie interviews Kh. Jocelyn Abyad, President of We Carry You Still, a miscarriage and infant loss ministry. They discuss the profound grief of miscarriage, different ways the Church can help, and resources that We Carry You Still provides. Learn more at: https://wecarryyoustill.org/ Music...
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Discussing the State of Orthodox Education Today with Benjamin Lyda
Orthodox Education: Melanie interviews Benjamin Lyda, founder of the writing curriculum "Scriptorium Writing" and co-host of the Saint Nektarios Orthodox Educators Conference. They talk about modern education, why Orthodox education matters for the family, and the scope and registration of the...
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Steve Robinson and Bill Gould Reunite!
Melanie interviews Steve Robinson and Bill Gould, co-hosts of Ancient Faith Radio's legacy podcast, "Our Life in Christ." They discuss the background of the podcast, it's purpose, and their exciting 25 year reunion coming up soon. See more information at: https://www.orthodoxpatrick.org/afr Music...
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Finding St. Yakov of Alaska
Melanie interviews Fr. Herman Belt of the OCA Diocese of Alaska, who is leading a search for the relics of St. Yakov of Alaska. Fr. Herman shares the story of St. Yakov, his importance to Alaskan Orthodox Christians, and the efforts that have been made to locate the saint's holy relics. Music...
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The Meadow in Supraśl, Poland
The Meadow is a residential Orthodox gap year program in Supraśl, Poland, where students study theology, participate in prayer and regular services, and live together alongside the Monastery of the Annunciation. Melanie interviews Director Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak and Project Coordinator Sophia...
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The Island and Saint Aidan
Melanie interviews Brandi Willis Schreiber, author of Ancient Faith Kids' newest book, The Island and Saint Aidan. They discuss the writing process and the book's inspiration and themes. Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by...
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Elizabeth: Princess, Abbess, Saint
Melanie interviews Dr. Mary Ford and Ruth Sanderson, author and illustrator of Ancient Faith Kids' newest publication: Elizabeth: Princess, Abbess, Saint. They discuss the life of St. Elizabeth and how this beautiful book came to be. Find the book here:...
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The Orthodox Ministry to Support Clergy Wives
Melanie interviews Mka. Carrie Foley, Director of the Clergy Wives Ministry of the OCA. They talk about the ministry's history and outreach, and discuss the importance of supporting our parishes' clergy wives. More information can be found at their website:...
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"Blinded by Rage" with Fr. Ted Pulcini
Melanie interviews Fr. Ted Pulcini, co-author of Ancient Faith’s new publication, Blinded by Rage: How Anger Keeps Us from Seeing God. They discuss the timely nature of the book, the dangers of anger, and the Orthodox antidote. Find "Blinded by Rage" here:...
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The Project Mexico Ministry (w/ Dennis Awad)
Melanie interviews Dennis Awad, chairman of the board of Project Mexico. Project Mexico is an Orthodox ministry that builds homes for impoverished families in Mexico, as well as caring for children through St. Innocent Orphanage and Casa Cuna Infant Orphanage. Melanie and Dennis discuss the...
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The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe
Melanie interviews The Rev. Dr. Jacob Siemens, Principal at The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe. They discuss the school's mission, history, and programs. The school has just opened and is accepting undergraduate students from around the world.
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A Special Interview with Metropolitan Saba
Melanie interviews His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America. They discuss his life story from his autobiography, A Life Testimony, and address the unique challenges and blessings of the recent influx of converts to the Church. Friends by Alex-Productions |...
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The Sankt Ignatios College (Orthodox School in Sweden)
Melanie interviews Dr. Grant White, a senior lecturer at the Sankt Ignatios College in Sweden. Sankt Ignatios is an inter-Orthodox graduate school that teaches the different Orthodox traditions and participates in interfaith dialogues. It is currently the only Orthodox institution in the world to...
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The St. Constantine School and Its Mission to Provide a Classical, Orthodox Education
Melanie interviews Dr. John Mark Reynolds and Anne Marie McCollum of the Saint Constantine School, a college preparatory school with several locations in the US. They discuss the school’s mission and focus, along with highlighting the newest branch in Middle Tennessee. Learn more about the St....
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The Order of Saint Ignatius: Its History, Structure, and Mission
In this episode of Ancient Faith Presents, Melanie interviews Dr. Ramzi Khairallah, the North American chairman of The Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch. They discuss the Order's history, Dr. Ramzi's role, and the purpose of the mission within the Orthodox Church.
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Let's Build our Church (w/ Nicholas Malara)
You can find "Let's Build our Church" and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/
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The Voyage of Saint Brendan (w/ Mike Stonelake)
You can find "The Voyage of Saint Brendan" and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-voyage-of-saint-brendan/
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Prayers in the Dark (w/ Fr. Lawrence Farley)
In Prayers in the Dark, Fr. Lawrence Farley paraphrases the Book of Lamentations and interprets each passage, following it with a meditation on human suffering—not to explain it but to point a way forward into hope. In the words of the sacred text, we find assurance that we are not unique in our...
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A Saint's Guide to Praying with your Feet (w/ Amber Prather)
You can find "A Saint's Guide to Praying with your Feet" and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/a-saint-s-guide-to-praying-with-your-feet/
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A Year in the Company of Angels (w/ Anthony Linderman)
In A Year in the Company of Angels: A Pilgrim on Spruce Island, author Anthony Linderman presents true tales from his long pilgrimage to the monastic world of St. Michael’s Skete in Alaska. In these stories he shares in the daily lives of the monks and nuns—subsistence fishing with the fathers in...
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A Christian Ending to our Lives (w/ Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis)
You can find Painless, Blameless, and Peaceful, and more information here:https://store.ancientfaith.com/painless-blameless-peaceful-orthodox-christian-reflections-on-death-dying-and-eternal-life/
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The Kingdom of God and the Common Good (w/ Dylan Pahman)
You can find The Kingdom of God and the Common Good and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-kingdom-of-god-and-the-common-good-orthodox-christian-social-thought/
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An Introduction to the Psalms of the Church (w/ Daniel Opperwall)
You can find A Child's Guide to the Psalms and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/a-child-s-guide-to-the-psalms/
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Orthodoxy in the Bahamas!
“Orthodoxy in The Bahamas,” introduces the first Greek Orthodox Church established in the West Indies and explores how the Bahamian-Orthodox community has remained a relevant branch in the greater Orthodox world despite isolation. This short documentary was produced by Maria @mariafaye242 on...
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The Samurai Priest
Today we explore the story of Takume Sawabe, the first Japanese Orthodox Christian convert. The samurai who almost killed St. Nicholas of Japan. This short documentary was produced by Michael ( @mslfilms ) as a project at our recent Lampstand Institute at Ancient Faith Radio HQ. To hear more from...
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The Lampstand Institute 2025
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews the participants of the second annual Ancient Faith Lampstand Institute, an introductory media training forum for Orthodox Christians aged 18-23 who are interested in learning skills in digital media and applying them to the service of the Church
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With Eyes Unveiled
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Peter Jermihov and Kurt Sander, the director and composer, respectively, behind a new memorial choral concert for Fr. Ivan Moody of blessed memory, a world-renowned composer and conductor, a onetime affiliated faculty member of the Institute of Sacred Arts at St....
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MAKS: Making a Kid Smile
Bobby Maddex interviews Elizabeth Wysocki, the vice president of a charitable organization headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, called MAKS, which stands for Making a Kid Smile. She also happens to be an Orthodox Christian who would love to see other Orthodox individuals in Northwest Indiana and...
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The CrossRoad Summer Institute Program
Bobby Maddex interviews three representatives of the CrossRoad Institute Summer Program, which is sponsored by the Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology. For more information about CrossRoad and to apply, please visit https://crossroadinstitute.org.
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Legacy Icons
Bobby Maddex interviews David DeJonge, the founder of Legacy Icons, about Legacy's recent partnership with St. Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai and the icon reproductions that are resulting from this collaboration. Please visit the Legacy Icons website at http://www.legacyicons.com.
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This Day in the Life of the Church
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Andrei Psarev, a professor of Russian Church History and Canon Law and the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary, about his daily reflections on the history and theology of the Orthodox Church, now available on Substack:...
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Three Hierarchs Orthodox Christian High School
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews the Board of Directors of Three Hierarchs High School, founded in 2021 with the help of His Eminence Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas and located in Niles, Illinois. For more…
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The Lampstand Institute
Bobby Maddex interviews the participants of the inaugural Ancient Faith Lampstand Institute, an introductory media training forum for Orthodox Christians aged 18-23 who are interested in learning skills in digital media and applying them to the service of the Church
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The Orthodox Church in Africa
Bobby Maddex conducts an in-studio interview with Fr. Kwame Labi, a Grand Protopresbyter of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Currently he is the Vicar General of the Holy Orthodox Archdiocese of Accra and Rector of the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Cathedral in Accra.
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Saintly Matushka Olga and Alaska
Bobby Maddex interviews Vladyka Alexei, the Bishop of the Orthodox Church in America serving the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska, about his trip to the Alaskan village of Kwethluk to speak to the faithful there about Saintly Matushka Olga and the Church and cultural center that will be erected in her...
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Parenting Toward the Kingdom: A Companion Guide - Part Two
Bobby Maddex interviews Kendra Hunter, Kristina Tartara, and Stephanie Petrides, the authors of the new companion guide to Dr. Philip Mamalakis's book Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing, publishing by Ancient Faith Publishing.
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Orthodox Christian Attorney Network
Bobby Maddex interviews Kenneth Liu, the Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network, about some new developments at the organization that listeners will want to learn more about and even perhaps support.
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Parenting Toward the Kingdom: A Companion Guide
Bobby Maddox, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis, author of the Ancient Faith publishing book Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing, about the book's new Companion Guide.
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Orthodoxy, Norway, and a Parish in Need
Bobby Maddex interviews Hallvard Lid and Fr. Theodor Svane of The Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Bergen, Norway, about the religious climate in Norway, the state of Orthodoxy there, and the pressing needs of their own Orthodox parish.
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Three Men and a Mountain: A Pilgrimage to Holy Mt. Athos
Join Bobby Maddex, Jerry Minetos, and Samuel Heble as they journey to Greece to experience firsthand the monasteries, sketes, and churches of both Thessaloniki and Mount Athos. In partnership with Orthodox Tours, the three travelers—all employees of Ancient Faith Ministries—present listeners with...
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Interview with Fr. Patrick Viscuso, President of the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America
Bobby Maddox, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Fr.Patrick Viscuso, the president of the brand new Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America. Pleae visit www.oclsna.org to learn more about the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America
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Interview with Graham Sparkman
Bobby Maddex, Digital Media Director at Ancient Faith Ministries interview with Graham Sparkman, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger and composer. Please visit; www.grahamsparkman.com www.grahamsparkman.com/open.spotify.com
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Interview with Dr. John Burgess of Systematic Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Dr. John Burgess, the James Henry Snowden, professor of Systematic Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
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Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy Interview
Bobby Maddex, Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries interviews Zachary Waltz, the headmaster of Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. As well as Fr. David Wey, the rector of the Academy. Please visit https://www.hagiasophiaclassical.com for…
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Interview with Fr. Dragos Herescu, Principal of IOSC
Bobby Maddex interviews Father Dragos Herescu who is the Principal of IOCS (Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies) in Cambridge, United Kingdom. For more information please visit their website @ https://www.iocs.cam.ac.uk
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Interview with St. Raphael & Schole Academies
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Joylynn Blake, director at St. Raphael School and Presbytera Maria Koulianos,SRS Principal Tutoring Center CSLD Manager. To learn more about the St. Raphael and Schole Academies please visit ; https://raphaelschool.org and https://scholeacademy.com
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2023 Suprasl World Orthodox Youth Gathering: Event Recap and Interview
Bobby Maddex speaks with Dn. Joseph Matusiak, Ellie Bernasol, Ilmari Hayrynen, and Gabi Moussa about their experience at the 2023 Suprasl World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth event, held in Poland. To donate to this project please visit http://suprasl.org http://www.suprasl.org...
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Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries speaks with Hieromonk Fr. Basil and Hieromonk Archdeacon Sergius of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia USA. They are here today to tell us about the new church the monastery is building and how you might be able to...
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