The Writings of the Church Fathers Given to the Laity - Ambrose Andreano and Alvin Rapien examine the writings of the Church Fathers and provide commentary on the content. This podcast is for those who are interested in learning about what the fathers taught! (show less)
Selections from our Patristic Treasury - Writings of the saints from the first millennium of Christianity as free audio downloads to aid discovery of what has been believed everywhere, by all, since the time of the apostles, and what the Church did and looked like throughout its history. (show less)
[a.d. 30–100.] Clement was probably a Gentile and a Roman. He seems to have been at Philippi with St. Paul (a.d. 57) when that first-born of the Western churches was passing through great trials of faith. There, with holy women and others, he mini... (show less)
[a.d. 30–100.] Clement was probably a Gentile and a Roman. He seems to have been at Philippi with St. Paul (a.d. 57) when that first-born of the Western churches was passing through great trials of faith. There, with holy women and others, he mini... (show less)
[a.d. 30–100.] Clement was probably a Gentile and a Roman. He seems to have been at Philippi with St. Paul (a.d. 57) when that first-born of the Western churches was passing through great trials of faith. There, with holy women and others, he mini... (show less)
Verse By Verse Through The Scriptures - This podcast takes us through the Holy Scriptures in a verse by verse study based on the Great Tradition of the Orthodox Church. These studies were recorded live at Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church in Lafayette, Louisiana, and include questions from his audience. (show less)
Prepare your heart, and the hearts of your children, by listening to this Sunday’s Gospel. The Gospel is paraphrased for younger children and read for older children, followed by engaging questions to help us think about what we’ve heard. (show less)
Understanding the Old Testament With Jesus and the Apostles - Join Edith Humphrey in reading Old Testament passages designed to bring to life the weekly Gospel and/or Epistle reading for the Divine Liturgy. Discover how the apostles and the New Testament writers followed the pattern of Jesus in their understanding of the Holy Scriptures of the early Church - the Law, the Prophets and the Writings. (show less)
St. Paul emphasizes the divine origin of the gospel without downplaying the importance of his fellow apostles. We understand this difficult passage in Galatians by looking at the entire letter, by remembering the apostolic witness to the Resurrect... (show less)
This week we read 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, probing its beauty, and taking the cue from St. Paul that we should understand the mystery of generosity through Psalm 111/112.
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This week we hear the apostle Paul’s vulnerable plea to his congregation, and are reminded to pray and encourage our pastors (bishops, priests, deacons) as they work together with Christ, taking on his suffering for our sake, that we might be effe... (show less)
New. . . Be the Bee: Finding God in Everything, Everyday
Finding God in Everything, Everyday - A production of the GOARCH Department of Youth and Young Adult ministries and a presentation of Ancient Faith Radio, this brief weekly video podcast will focus on the various ways in which God has infused all of creation with goodness and beauty. (show less)
“Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16)
Adults fear that young people will grow up and stop being Christians. But no one ever fears that a kid will stop rooting for their favorite sports team. Why?
We'll look at how the life of a sports fan... (show less)
But He would withdraw to deserted places and pray.” (Luke 5:16)
#WorldMentalHealthDay can help raise awareness about the importance of self-care. But does this mean self-indulgence? Is taking care of your health a selfish thing that Christians sh... (show less)
“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”
(John 1:5)
Politics are toxic and the world seems full of darkness. Is our job, as Christians, to fight that darkness?
We'll review the advice of two greats saints (St Isa... (show less)
New. . . Come and See: Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century
Turning to and Following Christ in the 21st Century - Fr. Philip Hall explores the readings and services of the Church and relates them to everyday Christian life. (show less)
A Podcast for Priests Who Need Priests - This podcast is designed to provide information, encouragement, and entertainment for priests, other clergy, and those who love them. We'll talk about self-care and the many joys and challenges that come with the cassock. (show less)
St. Paul's first epistle to Timothy is full of pastoral and vocational wisdom. This is awesome. Even more awesome? Getting St. John Chrysostom's teaching on it! The version read is from The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantin... (show less)
St. Paul's first epistle to Timothy is full of pastoral and vocational wisdom. This is awesome. Even more awesome? Getting St. John Chrysostom's teaching on it! The version read is from The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Consta... (show less)
In this episode, Fr. Anthony talks with priest, professor, and canonist, Fr. Harry Linsinbigler, about his new books (“In Every Church” and “Orthodox Ecclesiology”) and why it’s important to get ecclesiology right. This is the audio of a YouTube ... (show less)
No Other Foundation: Reflections Orthodox Theology & Biblical Studies
Reflections on Orthodox Theology and Biblical Studies - Fr. Lawrence Farley offers brief commentary and analysis on topics related to Orthodoxy, theology, morality, the Scriptures, and contemporary culture. (show less)
The Deeper Breath of the Entire Body of the Church - Dr. Philip Kariatlis explores the doctrines of the Church and their significance for everyday living. (show less)
Having reflected on the first section of the Creed which deals with “God the Father almighty", this episode offers a brief summary of what has been said thus far and then turns its attention towards introducing the next two most significant doctri... (show less)
In this episode, Dr. Kariatlis investigates the meaning of the phrase "maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible," endeavouring to explain why these words were incorporated into the Creed. He then gives a basic outline of ... (show less)
The Morning Offering: Guidance for the Spiritual Life in Today's World.
Commentary on Orthodox Living - The Very Rev. Fr. Tryphon, Abbot of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on Vashon Island in the Puget Sound near Seattle, Washington, provides meaningful support and authoritative guidance for a profitable spiritual life in today's world. (show less)
Enriching Selections from the Eagle River Institute for the Practical Orthodox Christian in American Society - Since 1995, many well-known Orthodox scholars and pastors have presented lectures at The Eagle River Institute of Orthodox Christian Studies related to Orthodox theology and history. These lectures are designed for lay people serious about their Christian faith. (show less)
Dr. Gayle Woloschak speaks at the Eagle River Institute from August 1-5, 2017, on Orthodoxy and Science. Dr. Woloschak holds two doctorates and is a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern School of Medicine.
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Dr. Gayle Woloschak speaks at the Eagle River Institute from August 1-5, 2017, on Orthodoxy and Science. Dr. Woloschak holds two doctorates and is a professor of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern School of Medicine.
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Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy: Discover how Orthodox Christianity and non-Orthodox doctrine differ and why it matters to your spiritual journey
Orthodox Christianity vs. Non-Orthodox Doctrine - Discover how Orthodox Christianity and non-Orthodox doctrine differ and why it matters to your spiritual journey. (show less)
Fr. Andrew concludes his survey of non-Christian religions by describing the following:
Santeria
Rastafarianism
Neo-Gnosticism
Neo-Paganism and Wicca
Scientology
Cargo Cults
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Fr. Andrew continues his survey of non-Christian religions by describing the following:
Druze
Alawites
Zoroastrianism
Mandaeism
Yazdanism
Baha'i
Hinduism
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