Bringing an Ancient Faith to a Modern World with Fr. Anthony Messeh

We realize that any time there is a building campaign there are lots of questions. We went ahead and got Fr. Anthony to answer them all! Listen to a compilation of Frequently Asked Questions and answers including why we need a building in the first place, why we're building in one of the most expensive regions in the country, and how you can help if you've already donated.To donate to STSA's More Than a Building Campaign visit www.give.morethanabuilding.org. This episode's featured resource is the Ancient Faith Class: Who is God available to access now for free at www.stsaministries.org.To listen to previous episodes or access free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.

This week we’re wrapping up our “Summer Reading" Series with a book that asks tough questions of faith and suffering through the fictional story of The Lightkeeper. The author, Sherry Shenoda, joins Fr. Anthony to discuss how she’s using her poetry and writing to fulfill her own mission and how creative writing can be a tool for both strengthening and sharing our Orthodox faith. You can learn more about Sherry and find her book at www.sherryshenoda.com This episode's featured resource is the volunteer onboarding and program guide available to download now for free at https://www.stsaministries.org/accoun... To listen to previous episodes or access free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.

It's time for part three of our Summer Reading series and we're asking, Are You Really OK? Author Debra Fileta joins us to discuss practical steps we can take to strengthen our own mental health and why as church leaders, we should be blazing the path to health for our minds, bodies, and souls.

We're jumping back into our Summer Reading list with a reminder that we're in charge! Madona Lawindy joins Fr. Anthony to discuss her passion for building a church culture that embraces the littlest of congregants by giving them (and their caregivers) the tools they need to be active participants in liturgical services. You can learn more about Madona and find her book at www.copt.me/incharge.This episode's featured resource is the preschool curriculum and program guide available to download now for free at https://www.stsaministries.org/account/childrenandyouth.To listen to previous episodes or access free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.

Remember summer reading lists? This month we’re throwing it back with a book list of our own. Fr. Anthony is interviewing authors about their books across a variety of topics to see how they support and relate to our mission of bringing an ancient faith to a modern world. This week, he interviewed George Bassilios author of Timeless Truth in Truthless Times. You can learn more about George and find his book at https://timelesstruth.org.This episode's featured resource is the complete membership course available to download now for free at https://www.stsaministries.org/account/orthodoxeducation.To listen to previous episodes or access free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.

It’s been quite a year, and as everyone is excited to get "back to normal", is it really what's best? In this conversation we discuss valid anxieties people may have in going back to in-person church and explore ways to ease the transition, refocus on mission, and make church even better in a post-pandemic world.

Ever notice that certain words tend to get lost in the Christianese? Verses taken out of context, or words misconstrued? Today on the Podcast, Fr. Anthony chats about a particular word that he feels needs to be reevaluated within the church context.

As we approach Lent, and prepare for a shift in our hearts, minds, and schedules, Fr. Anthony is joined by Fr. Timothy and Fr. Abraham to discuss what they are reading and doing to refocus their attention on Christ during this special time. When You Pray : https://www.amazon.com/When-You-Pray-Practical-Orthodox-ebook/dp/B0755N7RTY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+you+pray&qid=1616031834&sr=8-1The Screwtape Letters : https://www.amazon.com/Screwtape-Letters-C-S-Lewis-ebook/dp/B002BD2V2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1D03FLYI8Z263&dchild=1&keywords=screwtape+letters+by+c.s.+lewis&qid=1616031879&sprefix=screw%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1Beginning to Pray : https://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Pray-Anthony-Bloom/dp/0809115093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IVHQC57DG0N1&dchild=1&keywords=beginning+to+pray+anthony+bloom&qid=1616032068&sprefix=beginning+to+pray%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1

If there’s anything we’ve learned from this past year, it’s to take nothing for granted. On our list of New Year’s goals is to be intentional about the way we live our lives. Fr. Anthony shares three "turning points" that we should all make to get us there.

We all know the key to being a great leader is making tough decisions and problem solving, but what if there was a step we are missing in our rush to find a solution? Fr. Timothy Fam joins Fr. Anthony for the finale of our series on questions great leader's ask.To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

As leaders, it can sometimes get pretty cozy siting at the top and executing  vision, but is that all there is to leadership? Join Fr. Anthony and special guest Fr. Abraham as they discuss the third question great leaders ask. Warning: it may get uncomfortable...

Do your personal, spiritual, or professional goals seems monumental? Maybe you're just not asking the right questions. Join Fr. Anthony for his second question great leaders ask, as he discusses how incremental success may be the key.www.stsaministries.org/podcast

While you would think that great leaders have all the answers, in truth, they actually know the right questions to ask. In part one, Fr. Anthony shares why a very simple question can shape the daily decisions you make.

After a summer hiatus we're back with some exciting information about how we're approaching this year's Open House. Yes, it will be virtual, but perhaps not in the way you're thinking...To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.

Have you ever hear the saying "The devil never takes a vacation, why should we?" Well, since when has the devil been our role model? We welcome Fr. Anthony back from his vacation as he explains why he books his time off a year in advance and how God speaks to him through this time of rest.To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Steve Messeh, of Hope Multiplied, joins Fr. Anthony as they discuss the history of the community service arm of STSA Church and why church leaders for look for opportunities to invest in their own communities. For more information on Hope Multiplied and to learn how you can volunteer or support, visit www.hopemultiplied.com. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Fr. Anthony discusses what he thinks the next phase of church leadership looks like in this time of quarantine and church at home. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Fr. Timothy joins the podcast one year after he was ordained as a priest at STSA to share his thoughts on what it's really like to work with Fr. Anthony, saying "yes" to God's next steps, finding a rhythm in leadership, and the lessons he's learned along the way. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

"The Church is a hospital, and not a courtroom, for souls.” -St. John Chrysostom If such is truly the case, then we need to take an honest look at how we (the Church) are doing at welcoming and accepting people from all walks of life and with various “spiritual ailments”. In this month’s episode, we discuss how we can influence a culture of inclusion in our churches and help make them the safest places on the planet for people to approach.To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

As we kick off the podcast in 2020, Fr. Anthony shares about three passion killers that may already be keeping us from our goals and how to overcome them. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Fr. Anthony reflects on his 18 years of priesthood and shares his three biggest leadership take-aways.To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Fr. Anthony is joined by Susan, STSA Groups Coordinator as they discuss a tool to build community among church members throughout the week. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Our friend John joins Fr. Anthony to share his thoughts and take-aways after attending the STSA Ministries Open House and shares his dreams for the future of the Church in America. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Fr. Anthony discusses membership groups and how we have put them into practice at STSA. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

We've been talking about our upcoming Open House happening Labor Day weekend. In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks about one of the things he is most looking forward to at the Open House. To listen to previous episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.  

Introducing STSA Ministries! To listen to more episodes or access all of our free resources, join the community at stsaministries.org.