Shame
Fr Thomas talks with Fr Stephen Freeman about his new book, Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame. What is the role of shame in our life and culture? How do we deal with shame in a Christian manner?
Mar 20, 2023
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Shame
Fr Thomas talks with Fr Stephen Freeman about his new book, Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame. What is the role of shame in our life and culture? How do we deal with shame in a Christian manner?
Mar 20, 2023
White for Harvest: The American Mission Field
Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Evangelos Pepps to talk about mission work. The Orthodox Church is still tiny in America. How can we share the faith effectively and establish more Orthodox missions?
Mar 08, 2023
White for Harvest: The American Mission Field
Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Evangelos Pepps to talk about mission work. The Orthodox Church is still tiny in America. How can we share the faith effectively and establish more Orthodox missions?
Mar 08, 2023
Holy Kiss: The Veneration of Icons and the Early Church
Fr. Thomas speaks with scholar and author, Fr. Steven Bigham, about the veneration of icons in early Christianity. What is the evidence for iconography and the honor shown to their subjects?
Mar 01, 2023
Holy Kiss: The Veneration of Icons and the Early Church
Fr. Thomas speaks with scholar and author, Fr. Steven Bigham, about the veneration of icons in early Christianity. What is the evidence for iconography and the honor shown to their subjects?
Mar 01, 2023
Lead Me to the Rock
Rock musicians Josh and Lacey Sturm join Fr Tom to talk about music, family, being faithful to Christ, and staying grounded in the Orthodox Christian faith.
Feb 22, 2023
Lead Me to the Rock
Rock musicians Josh and Lacey Sturm join Fr Tom to talk about music, family, being faithful to Christ, and staying grounded in the Orthodox Christian faith.
Feb 22, 2023
Enlightened Minds
Fr. Thomas welcomes John Heitzenrater, Headmaster of Chrysostom Academy in Eastern Pennsylvania. Can classical education protect our children from the educational, cultural, and moral decline ailing our society?
Feb 15, 2023
Enlightened Minds
Fr. Thomas welcomes John Heitzenrater, Headmaster of Chrysostom Academy in Eastern Pennsylvania. Can classical education protect our children from the educational, cultural, and moral decline ailing our society?
Feb 15, 2023
Womb to Tomb : Sanctity of Life
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Justin Patterson as they discuss the Orthodox position on the sanctity of life. Why are we adamant that abortion is wrong? And what about other moral issues regarding human life?
Jan 25, 2023
Womb to Tomb : Sanctity of Life
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Justin Patterson as they discuss the Orthodox position on the sanctity of life. Why are we adamant that abortion is wrong? And what about other moral issues regarding human life?
Jan 25, 2023
Nonverts Leaving Religion Behind
Fr. Thomas is joined by author and scholar Dr, Stephen Bullivant to dicuss his new book, Nonverts: The Making of Ex-Christian America. What accounts for the trend in American society of people leaving religious belief entirely, and what can be done about it, if anything?
Jan 18, 2023
Nonverts Leaving Religion Behind
Fr. Thomas is joined by author and scholar Dr, Stephen Bullivant to dicuss his new book, Nonverts: The Making of Ex-Christian America. What accounts for the trend in American society of people leaving religious belief entirely, and what can be done about it, if anything?
Jan 18, 2023
Sanctify these Waters
Fr Thomas welcomes Fr John Wehling to talk about the Baptism of Christ. What is the difference between Theophany and Epiphany? And why do we bless water on this feast day? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT at 1-855-AF-RADIO
Jan 11, 2023
Sanctify these Waters
Fr Thomas welcomes Fr John Wehling to talk about the Baptism of Christ. What is the difference between Theophany and Epiphany? And why do we bless water on this feast day? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT at 1-855-AF-RADIO
Jan 11, 2023
The Purpose of Pilgrimage
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Richard Rohlin to discuss their recent pilgrimage to Lithuania, their new AFR documentary, and the place of pilgrimage in the life of Orthodox Christians. What is the history of making pilgrimages and why are they still important to us? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show.
Jan 04, 2023
The Purpose of Pilgrimage
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Richard Rohlin to discuss their recent pilgrimage to Lithuania, their new AFR documentary, and the place of pilgrimage in the life of Orthodox Christians. What is the history of making pilgrimages and why are they still important to us? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show.
Jan 04, 2023
The Beauty of Transformation
Fr. Thomas talks with Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, author of the book, Beauty for Ashes, an inspiring chronicle of the spiritual transformation of an entire town in Greece. Once riddled with scandal, it became one of the most spiritually vibrant areas of Greece. What is the power of transformation for us and for our church communities?
Dec 21, 2022
The Beauty of Transformation
Fr. Thomas talks with Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, author of the book, Beauty for Ashes, an inspiring chronicle of the spiritual transformation of an entire town in Greece. Once riddled with scandal, it became one of the most spiritually vibrant areas of Greece. What is the power of transformation for us and for our church communities?
Dec 21, 2022
Trusted Teachers with Fr. John Parker
Fr. John Parker of St. Tikhon's Seminary joins Fr. Thomas to discuss the issue of who teaches the Orthodox Faith. Is everyone with a webcam a reliable teacher? Who can you trust? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO!
Dec 14, 2022
Trusted Teachers with Fr. John Parker
Fr. John Parker of St. Tikhon's Seminary joins Fr. Thomas to discuss the issue of who teaches the Orthodox Faith. Is everyone with a webcam a reliable teacher? Who can you trust? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO!
Dec 14, 2022
Faithful Encounters the Writings of Georgia Briggs
Fr. Thomas welcomes author Georgia Briggs to discuss her latest novel, The Fullness of Joy, and her previous powerful work, Icon. What motivates her stories that feature deep encounters with Truth and Love and that reach far beyond their intended audience? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO!
Dec 07, 2022
Faithful Encounters the Writings of Georgia Briggs
Fr. Thomas welcomes author Georgia Briggs to discuss her latest novel, The Fullness of Joy, and her previous powerful work, Icon. What motivates her stories that feature deep encounters with Truth and Love and that reach far beyond their intended audience? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO!
Dec 07, 2022
Money and Salvation : An Invitation to the Good Way
Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr Andrew Geleris to talk about his new book, Money and Salvation. What is the scriptural and patristic teaching about financial giving and why are some Orthodox Christians and clergy so hesitant to openly discuss this important topic? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO
Nov 30, 2022
Money and Salvation : An Invitation to the Good Way
Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr Andrew Geleris to talk about his new book, Money and Salvation. What is the scriptural and patristic teaching about financial giving and why are some Orthodox Christians and clergy so hesitant to openly discuss this important topic? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO
Nov 30, 2022
The Orthodox Volunteer Corps Check In
On Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Thomas meets with the inaugural cohort of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps live from their communal home in Pittsburgh. How is it going so far? What is their work like? Are they growing in the Faith? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO
Nov 23, 2022
The Orthodox Volunteer Corps Check In
On Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Thomas meets with the inaugural cohort of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps live from their communal home in Pittsburgh. How is it going so far? What is their work like? Are they growing in the Faith? Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO
Nov 23, 2022
Eternal Truths in Fictional Word and Art
On Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Thomas speaks with award-winning Orthodox Christian author-illustrator Vesper Stamper to discuss her presentation of the biblical story of Cain and Abel to a contemporary audience in her compelling new book, Berliners. Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO!
Nov 16, 2022
Eternal Truths in Fictional Word and Art
On Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Thomas speaks with award-winning Orthodox Christian author-illustrator Vesper Stamper to discuss her presentation of the biblical story of Cain and Abel to a contemporary audience in her compelling new book, Berliners. Text your comments and questions anytime to 412-206-5012 or give us a call during the live show at 1-855-AF-RADIO!
Nov 16, 2022
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