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The live and recorded podcast of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary - The Spirit of Saint Tikhon's aims to give you an audible glimpse into the life of the seminary and monastery.
Presenting engaging conversation with leaders and students on contemporary issues of importance in the Orthodox Church
Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox Christians - Fr. Thomas Soroka interviews guests on the pressing current issues that affect Christians of all creeds and traditions.
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Answering Objections Series - Roman Catholicism: Part 1
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Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Daniel Lattier as they respond to the growing number of videos from Roman Catholic apologists on the internet challenging the Orthodox Faith.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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St. Gregory Palamas - Essence and Energy
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Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes Professor Dr. David Bradshaw to discuss the teaching of St. Gregory Palamas. How are we to understand the difference between the essence and energy of God. What is uncreated grace? Listen for a clear and down to earth explanation.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Paul Jannakos, a professional counselor and Orthodox priest, as they discuss the disturbing rise of anxiety and suicides during the pandemic, especially among teenagers. What solutions does Orthodox spirituality provide to help calm us?By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Working Together: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 4
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Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." In this final meditation, Fr Nicholas Roth, the Seminary’s Spiritu…
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Working Alone: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 3
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Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." Saint Vladimir’s Director of Music Harrison Russin reflects on “Wo…
Fr. Thomas talks with Fr. Michael Carney as they discuss the purpose of the Great Lenten season and how to make the most of our Lenten journey.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Praying Together: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 2
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Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." In this reflection, Dr Vitaly Permiakov, the Seminary's assistant …
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Praying Alone: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 1
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Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." Seminary President Fr Chad Hatfield, in this first reflection, off…
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Divine Liturgy: Its Meaning in Our Life
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Fr. Thomas welcomes Fr. Peter Paproski to talk about the history of the Divine Liturgy and why it is the central act of worship and thanksgiving for Orthodox Christians.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Thomas is joined by Fr. Joseph Lucas as they talk about the spiritual warfare that every Christian is called to undertake through the spiritual disciplines. Books mentioned on the show:Unseen WarfarePrayer in the Unseen WarfareVictory in the Unseen WarfareVirtue in the Unseen WarfareBy Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
We are in a world of cyber threats, hacking, and security breaches on our personal information. What can be done? Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes a Cyber Forensic Specialist to the show.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Diaconal Ministry Beyond the Liturgy
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Fr Tom speaks with Deacon Luke Loboda about expanding parish ministries through the role of the Deacon.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Living in Truth: 38th Annual Schmemann Lecture
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On January 30, 2021, New York Times bestselling author Rod Dreher delivered the 38th Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture. Dreher’s lecture, “Living in Truth: How the Communist-Era Suffering Church can Prepare Us to be Dissidents,” defined the challenges and explored the gifts the suffering church has for a complacent West. His talk c…
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Kevin Kallsen on the State of Anglicanism
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Fr. Thomas is joined by Kevin Kallsen, commentator and Publisher of Anglican Ink, to talk about the state of the Anglican communion.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Dr. John Burgess, a scholar of the Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian Orthodox Church, joins Fr. Tom to discuss the lessons we can learn today from dissidents who speak against authoritarian regimes.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Accomplished iconographer Vladimir Grygorenko talks with Fr. Tom about the use and development of iconography in the Orthodox Church.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Orthodox Voices in the Public Square
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Fr. Thomas discusses Orthodoxy's role in addressing the rapid social and political changes in society with commentator and pastor Fr. Daniel Greeson.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Archbishop Melchisedek on Defending the Trinity
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Fr. Thomas welcomes special guest Archbishop Melchisedek (OCA) as they discuss defending the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. They also examine the growing number of groups who say they accept Jesus as Messiah but reject the Trinity.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Covid-19 Vaccine: Answers for Orthodox Christians
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Fr. Thomas interviews Dr. Cassandra Oehler, MD, an infectious disease specialist and an Orthodox Christian, about the Coronavirus and the new vaccines aimed at eliminating it.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Tom talks with history professor Dr. William Tighe about common myths surrounding the celebration of the birth of Christ.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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The Ark of God: Mary and the Christian Faith
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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."By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Forming Children in the Orthodox Faith
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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.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Tom Soroka is joined by Chris Vlahonasios for a conversation about the world of Orthodox filmmaking.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Ministry on the Frontlines: Orthodox College Ministry in the Age of Wokeness
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Fr John Parker, Dean of St. Tikhon's Seminary, speaks live with Fr. Robert Miclean, who founded Annapolis College Ministry more than a decade ago, reaching many college students on the campuses of the US Naval Academy and St John's College. Many baptisms—and at least one priest—have come directly through this ministry. You can reach Fr. Robert at F…
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.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Imperative Orthodox Christian Burial Practices
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Fr. Tom Soroka is joined by Dn. Mark Barna for a conversation on Imperative Orthodox Christian Burial Practices.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Addressing members of the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM), St. Vladimir's Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield offer some thoughts for future ordained and lay leaders who will be serving in an "aggresively anti-Christian" world. His insights and suggestions for further reading will be of interest to the seminarian and non-seminarian alike.…
Fr. John Parker dean of St.Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary interviews Fr. John Wheling at St. John Kochurov Mission parish in Rogers Arkansas discussing the life and witness of St. John and his relevance to the church. His feast day is October 31.By St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Ancient Faith Radio
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.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Tom Soroka speaks with Fr. Justin Havens, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, UT about his amazing ministry to members of the LDS community.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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.”By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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."By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Keeping College Students Connected to Christ
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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.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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The Amazing Ministries of St. Elisabeth Convent in Belarus
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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.”By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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.”By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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.”By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest Fr. Sergius Halvorsen, from St. Vladimir’s Seminary, discuss the topic “The State of Orthodox Preaching.”By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Orthodox Christian Ethics, Morals, and Modernity
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Fr. Demetrios Harper from Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY joins Fr. Tom Soroka to talk about a challenging but important topic.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest Marlena Graves, author of The Way Up is Down, discuss the topic "He Must Increase, I must Decrease.”By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Thomas Soroka interviews Ralph Sidway, author of Facing Islam: What the Ancient Church Has to Say About the Religion of Muhammad, about how to reach Muslims with the Gospel.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Islam: Historical Encounters and Contemporary Realities
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Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest Dr. Timothy Furnish discuss the topic "Islam: Historical Encounters and Contemporary Realities.” Dr. Furnish is from Reinhardt College and has a PhD in Islamic Studies.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest Deacon David-John Williams discuss the current outlook on Hagia Sophia following the Turkish government's recent decision to convert the former cathedral into a mosque.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Origen: Ancient and Contemporary Controversies
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Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes Ambrose Andreano to discuss the good and the bad of early Christian apologist Origen.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes Fr. Samuel Davis to talk about his journey to Orthodoxy as a Black American from Panama as well as our need to be intentional and welcoming to African Americans and all people of color in our communities.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. Thomas Soroka and his guest Fr. Photius Avant discuss the topic "Orthodox Evangelism."By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
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Starting and Growing an Orthodox Parish: Lessons from America
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What can be learned from the Orthodox Mission to Alaska? How should the spirit of the early Church in the Roman empire inspire the life of a new parish? Saint Vladimir’s Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield offered insights and practical advice on mission planting at Holy Theophany Russian Orthodox Church in Bergen, Norway on December 6, 2019. The …
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Mission and Evangelism today: An Orthodox Perspective
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Saint Vladimir’s Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield discusses Orthodox evangelism, drawing from his experience as a missionary in South Africa and Orthodox mission planter in the United States, to an audience at NLA University College in Bergen, Norway. The talk, delivered on December 5, 2019, was organized in part by St. Vladimir's Alumnus Fr. T…
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The State of Orthodox Music in America
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Join Fr. Tom Soroka and AGES Initiative's Richard Barrett for an informative conversation about the state of Orthodox music in America.By Fr. Thomas Soroka and Ancient Faith Radio
