Statistical studies show that Gen Z (born between 1997-2012) has a growing gender divide, especially in religious adherence. While young men are becoming more religious, young women are less so. What's causing this and what can be done about it, if anything?By Fr. Thomas Soroka

NEW AIRING TIME • In our pluralistic society, the idea of an exclusive religious truth is difficult for people to accept. Even some Orthodox and Roman Catholic leaders have, at times, asserted that the diversity of religions is willed by God. Do all religions lead to the one God?By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Ancient Faith Today Live - Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox ChristiansCalling all Questions for AFTL Open Talk tonight! Text 412-206-5012 send an email to ask@ancientfaith.com, or comment in the live chat to talk with Fr. Tom on the hot topics of the dayBy Fr. Thomas Soroka

Fr Thomas is joined by Fr Stavros Akrotirianakis, author of the new book, "Blessed is the Kingdom: Reflections on the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom," helping us to understand appreciate the eucharistic mystery.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Fr. Thomas is joined by Dr. Daniel Hinshaw, author of Journey to Simplicity: The Life and Wisdom of Archimandrite Roman Braga, who suffered persecution for Christ in communist Romania.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Fr Thomas is joined by author and advocate, Katie Breckenridge, to talk about the tragic downstream impact on familes and children of easy access to abortion, surrogacy, IVF, and other reproductive technogies eroding the traditional family structure.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Fr. Tom Soroka and John Maddex will dive into the topic of Universalism and speak with Orthodox panelists who fall into one of three categories: Confident Universalists, Hopeful Universalists, and those who say Universalism was condemned as a heresy.We read in Scripture that God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). But we also read …

We're opening the phone lines and reading your comments live on a variety of recent topics important to you, including deaconesses, Orthodox unity, and other hot topics! Join us live!Topics of discussion : 1) Deaconesses 2) Orthodoxy UnityBy Fr. Thomas Soroka

OCMC's longest serving missionary, Nathan Hoppe, joins Fr Thomas to talk about his life bringing the Orthodox Christian Faith to Muslims and atheists in Albania.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Matthew Riley joins Fr Thomas to talk about the importance of parents having hard conversations with children and how to do it with compassion, concern, and love.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Dr Cyril Jenkins joins Fr Thomas to discuss the erroneous Evangelical biblical views which lead to theological and eschatological heresies.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Orthodox priest, Fr John Souza, shares his journey as a former Reformed pastor to the fullness of the truth in the Orthodox Church. He'll also answer objections often posed by Protestant apologists.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Matthew Namee, preeminent historian of American Orthodoxy, joins Fr. Tom to discuss his new book, Lost Histories: The Good, the Bad, and the Strange in Early American Orthodoxy. Tune in for some of the quirky American Orthodox History.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

A group of Orthodox Christians give their thoughts and impressions after attending Dr. Jordan Peterson's live presentation, "We Who Wrestle with God."By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Author of the soon-to-be-released book, You are Mine, Sister Anastasia chronicles her spiritual journey deep into the darkness of witchcraft and satanic worship. Finding transformation in the love of Christ, her redemption story is timely in this age of hopelessness.https://www.stmacariusoca.org/donate/https://www.stmacariusoca.org/…

Authors and speakers Rev. Dr. Nicholas Louh and Dr. Roxanne Louh join Fr Thomas to talk about the seven statements of our Lord Jesus Christ from the cross. These last words of Christ offer hope to all who seek healing in the darkest moments of life.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Two Natures: Examining Chalcedon and CommunionWhat specifically separates us theologically from the Oriental Orthodox Churches? Are there reasons to hope that we are closer to these believers than we thought? What efforts have been made to better understand each other in recent decades?By Fr. Thomas Soroka

How can Orthodox Christians address compulsive sexual behaviors in their lives and the lives of their family members? Fr. Kosta Petrogeorge is a certified Sexual Addiction and Trauma therapist and will answer your questions live. Text questions to 412-206-5012 anytime.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Fr. Thomas welcomes Dr. Zachary Porcu to discuss how one can turn from having a secular worldview to a sacramental worldview, embracing reality as it truly is. Journey to Reality, Dr. Porcu's book on this topic, just released last Tuesday!By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Biblical scholar Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the often misunderstood textual traditions of the Old Testament. Why do the Hebrew and Greek versions differ? Do we have one authoritative OT text as Orthodox Christians?By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Lawrence Farley to discuss the place of the Psalms in the life of Orthodox Christians and how we can best understand them.By Fr. Thomas Soroka

Fr. Thomas is joined by Jesse Cone, Headmaster of the new Saint Constantine School of Pittsburgh, to talk about the value of philosophy in education, religion, and everyday lifeBy Fr. Thomas Soroka

The Orthodox Deaconess – Full Length InterviewsOn Jan 30, 2024, Ancient Faith Today released an audio documentary entitled The Orthodox Deaconess: Examining the Call for Restoration. In that 1 hour and 45 minute documentary there were 16 diverse voices heard representing Orthodox Christians who were both in favor and opposed to the restoration. In …

⁠The story of the Orthodox Deaconess is largely unknown today. When did they exist, and what was their function? In recent decades, there has been a call for restoring the female diaconate, causing no small debate between Orthodox proponents and opponents.⁠ In the first special edition of Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Tom Soroka and John Maddex tak…

Fr. Thomas is joined by former Methodist pastor Matthew Riley, who shares the story of his family's journey to the Orthodox Church, his own healing from addiction to pornography, and his ministry to encourage those who are seeking wholeness from sexual brokenness.By Fr. Thomas Soroka