Busting Myths: Is Christmas Pagan?
Fr. Tom talks with history professor Dr. William Tighe about common myths surrounding the celebration of the birth of Christ.
Dec 23, 2020
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Busting Myths: Is Christmas Pagan?
Fr. Tom talks with history professor Dr. William Tighe about common myths surrounding the celebration of the birth of Christ.
Dec 23, 2020
The Ark of God: Mary and the Christian Faith
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."
Dec 16, 2020
The Ark of God: Mary and the Christian Faith
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."
Dec 16, 2020
Keeping Youth in the Church
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.
Dec 09, 2020
Keeping Youth in the Church
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.
Dec 09, 2020
Forming Children in the Orthodox Faith
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.
Dec 02, 2020
Forming Children in the Orthodox Faith
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.
Dec 02, 2020
Orthodox Creativity in Film
Fr. Tom Soroka is joined by Chris Vlahonasios for a conversation about the world of Orthodox filmmaking.
Nov 25, 2020
Orthodox Creativity in Film
Fr. Tom Soroka is joined by Chris Vlahonasios for a conversation about the world of Orthodox filmmaking.
Nov 25, 2020
Thinking Orthodox
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.
Nov 18, 2020
Thinking Orthodox
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.
Nov 18, 2020
Imperative Orthodox Christian Burial Practices
Fr. Tom Soroka is joined by Dn. Mark Barna for a conversation on Imperative Orthodox Christian Burial Practices.
Nov 11, 2020
Imperative Orthodox Christian Burial Practices
Fr. Tom Soroka is joined by Dn. Mark Barna for a conversation on Imperative Orthodox Christian Burial Practices.
Nov 11, 2020
Mission to Mormons - Part 2
Fr. Justin Havens, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, UT, returns to Ancient Faith Today for the second part of a fascination conversation with Fr. Tom Soroka about Fr. Justin's ministry to the LDS community.
Oct 28, 2020
Mission to Mormons - Part 2
Fr. Justin Havens, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, UT, returns to Ancient Faith Today for the second part of a fascination conversation with Fr. Tom Soroka about Fr. Justin's ministry to the LDS community.
Oct 28, 2020
The Blessings of Adoption
On Ancient Faith Today Live, join Fr. Tom Soroka and his guests Stellanie Butcher and Dr. Ashley Loboda as they discuss the topic “The Blessings of Adoption.”
Oct 14, 2020
The Blessings of Adoption
On Ancient Faith Today Live, join Fr. Tom Soroka and his guests Stellanie Butcher and Dr. Ashley Loboda as they discuss the topic “The Blessings of Adoption.”
Oct 14, 2020
Media Bias with Terry Mattingly
Veteran journalist Terry Mattingly joins Fr. Tom Soroka to explore bias in the media and the current state of the First Amendment and religious liberty in the era "fake news."
Oct 07, 2020
Media Bias with Terry Mattingly
Veteran journalist Terry Mattingly joins Fr. Tom Soroka to explore bias in the media and the current state of the First Amendment and religious liberty in the era "fake news."
Oct 07, 2020
Keeping College Students Connected to Christ
Orthodox Christian Fellowship Executive Director Dn. Marek Simon joins Fr. Tom Soroka to discuss the challenge of keeping our students connected to Christ after they go on to college.
Sep 30, 2020
Keeping College Students Connected to Christ
Orthodox Christian Fellowship Executive Director Dn. Marek Simon joins Fr. Tom Soroka to discuss the challenge of keeping our students connected to Christ after they go on to college.
Sep 30, 2020
The Amazing Ministries of St. Elisabeth Convent in Belarus
Fr. Tom Soroka has as his special guest Sister Larysa Yerashenka. The title of their conversation is “A Catalog of Good Works: The Amazing Ministries of Saint Elisabeth Orthodox Convent in Belarus.”
Sep 23, 2020
The Amazing Ministries of St. Elisabeth Convent in Belarus
Fr. Tom Soroka has as his special guest Sister Larysa Yerashenka. The title of their conversation is “A Catalog of Good Works: The Amazing Ministries of Saint Elisabeth Orthodox Convent in Belarus.”
Sep 23, 2020
Orthodox Growth in Guatemala
Tonight on Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest missionary priest Fr. John Chakos discuss the topic “The Growth of Orthodoxy in Guatemala.”
Sep 16, 2020
Orthodox Growth in Guatemala
Tonight on Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest missionary priest Fr. John Chakos discuss the topic “The Growth of Orthodoxy in Guatemala.”
Sep 16, 2020
From Satanism to Christianity
Fr. Tom Soroka speaks with his guest James Cummings, a student at St. Sophia Seminary and a former Satanist. The title of their discussion is “Saved from Satanism.”
Sep 09, 2020
From Satanism to Christianity
Fr. Tom Soroka speaks with his guest James Cummings, a student at St. Sophia Seminary and a former Satanist. The title of their discussion is “Saved from Satanism.”
Sep 09, 2020
Working to Prevent Abortion
Fr. Thomas Soroka and his guest Joelle Sykes discuss how we can work to prevent abortion. Joelle is a board member of Vision for Life out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sep 02, 2020
Working to Prevent Abortion
Fr. Thomas Soroka and his guest Joelle Sykes discuss how we can work to prevent abortion. Joelle is a board member of Vision for Life out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sep 02, 2020
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