Holy Confession: Healing our Hearts
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Paul Jannakos to talk about the sacrament of Confession. What is the purpose of Confession? Do we have to confess to a priest? How can we prepare properly to make our confession meaningful?

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Paul Jannakos to talk about the sacrament of Confession. What is the purpose of Confession? Do we have to confess to a priest? How can we prepare properly to make our confession meaningful?
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Paul Jannakos to talk about the sacrament of Confession. What is the purpose of Confession? Do we have to confess to a priest? How can we prepare properly to make our confession meaningful?
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Jeremy Davis, author of the new book Welcoming Gifts, to discuss the meaning of sacrifice in the Bible, the purpose of Christ's sacrifice, and what the sacrifice means for us today.
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Jeremy Davis, author of the new book Welcoming Gifts, to discuss the meaning of sacrifice in the Bible, the purpose of Christ's sacrifice, and what the sacrifice means for us today.
Fr. Thomas speaks with Presbytera Maria Koulianos, Principal of the St. Raphael School, an online classical academy that provides supportive services to Orthodox homeschooling families. What has caused the rapid rise of homeschooling, and how can students receive an effective classical education at home?
Fr. Thomas speaks with Presbytera Maria Koulianos, Principal of the St. Raphael School, an online classical academy that provides supportive services to Orthodox homeschooling families. What has caused the rapid rise of homeschooling, and how can students receive an effective classical education at home?
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Alexander Cadman and Joe Kormos, co-chairs of the online Parish Development Forum on June 17, to discuss strengthening Orthodox Christian parishes and how to connect personal talents and gifts with effective ministry opportunities.
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Alexander Cadman and Joe Kormos, co-chairs of the online Parish Development Forum on June 17, to discuss strengthening Orthodox Christian parishes and how to connect personal talents and gifts with effective ministry opportunities.
Fr. Tom welcomes Dr. Bradley Nassif, author of The Evangelical Theology of the Orthodox Church, to discuss how we can nourish the proclamation of the Gospel in our parishes and how to share the Gospel according to the Tradition of the Church
Fr. Tom welcomes Dr. Bradley Nassif, author of The Evangelical Theology of the Orthodox Church, to discuss how we can nourish the proclamation of the Gospel in our parishes and how to share the Gospel according to the Tradition of the Church
What are the common questions from inquirers and objections from detractors about the Orthodox understanding of the Virgin Mary? Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Michael Carney and Brendan Murphy to discuss and clarify these important doctrines.
What are the common questions from inquirers and objections from detractors about the Orthodox understanding of the Virgin Mary? Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Michael Carney and Brendan Murphy to discuss and clarify these important doctrines.
Is there biblical and patristic precedent for "traditional family values," or is the phrase just a political talking point? What does family mean according to Orthodox Christianity? Fr. Tom is joined by author and commentator Fr. Lawrence Farley as they discuss this important topic
Is there biblical and patristic precedent for "traditional family values," or is the phrase just a political talking point? What does family mean according to Orthodox Christianity? Fr. Tom is joined by author and commentator Fr. Lawrence Farley as they discuss this important topic
Fr. Thomas is joined by Phillip Stoffregen, who left his position as a Reformed pastor to embrace Orthodox Christianity, as they discuss Calvinism and Reformed Theology. How can Orthodox Christians effectively answer the five points of Calvinism? Is Orthodox Christianity biblical?
Fr. Thomas is joined by Phillip Stoffregen, who left his position as a Reformed pastor to embrace Orthodox Christianity, as they discuss Calvinism and Reformed Theology. How can Orthodox Christians effectively answer the five points of Calvinism? Is Orthodox Christianity biblical?
Fr. Thomas welcomes New Testament scholar Dr. Edith M Humphrey to discuss the Apocalypse in the Orthodox tradition. How do we interpret the book of Revelation and other scriptural apocalyptic writings? How do we understand the end of all things as Orthodox Christians? Due to technical issues this is a 20 min partial recording.
Fr. Thomas welcomes New Testament scholar Dr. Edith M Humphrey to discuss the Apocalypse in the Orthodox tradition. How do we interpret the book of Revelation and other scriptural apocalyptic writings? How do we understand the end of all things as Orthodox Christians? Due to technical issues this is a 20 min partial recording.
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Justin and Matushka Tamara Patterson to talk about the challenges of catechizing new Orthodox Christians. How do we move beyond teaching mere doctrine to create an Orthodox worldview and a lasting faith?
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Justin and Matushka Tamara Patterson to talk about the challenges of catechizing new Orthodox Christians. How do we move beyond teaching mere doctrine to create an Orthodox worldview and a lasting faith?
Fr Thomas welcomes licensed therapist, Fr Paul Jannakos, to talk about Orthodox Christianity and the treatment of mental health. Is there anything good about modern psychotherapeutic methods?
Fr Thomas welcomes licensed therapist, Fr Paul Jannakos, to talk about Orthodox Christianity and the treatment of mental health. Is there anything good about modern psychotherapeutic methods?
Fr Thomas speaks with catechumens who are in the process of converting to the Orthodox Faith. What brought them to Orthodoxy? How is the process going? What has been most difficult about the journey? What can we learn from their stories?
Fr Thomas speaks with catechumens who are in the process of converting to the Orthodox Faith. What brought them to Orthodoxy? How is the process going? What has been most difficult about the journey? What can we learn from their stories?
On a special Thursday daytime edition of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Thomas speaks with Yelena Popovic, director of Man of God, the movie about St. Nektarios of Aegina which will be playing in theaters across the United States on Monday, March 21, 2022
On a special Thursday daytime edition of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Thomas speaks with Yelena Popovic, director of Man of God, the movie about St. Nektarios of Aegina which will be playing in theaters across the United States on Monday, March 21, 2022
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Seraphim Solof to discuss the relationship between the Church and the Old Testament. How do we understand the Ten Commandments and the Law? How can we answer those who are attracted to the burgeoning Hebrew Roots Movement?
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Seraphim Solof to discuss the relationship between the Church and the Old Testament. How do we understand the Ten Commandments and the Law? How can we answer those who are attracted to the burgeoning Hebrew Roots Movement?
Historian Fr. John Strickland, author of the Paradise and Utopia series of books, returns to continue his conversation with Fr. Thomas about the cultural aspects of the Great Schism and how Orthodox Christianity understands the West and its churches
Historian Fr. John Strickland, author of the Paradise and Utopia series of books, returns to continue his conversation with Fr. Thomas about the cultural aspects of the Great Schism and how Orthodox Christianity understands the West and its churches