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- 1181 - Orthodoxy, Norway, and a Parish in Need
Bobby Maddex interviews Hallvard Lid and Fr. Theodor Svane of The Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Bergen, Norway, about the religious climate in Norway, the state of Orthodoxy there, and the pressing needs of their own Orthodox parish. The fundraising deadline for Annunciation is May 1, 2024. For more information, please click here. And to participate in a matching grant for the parish, please click here.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 25min - 1180 - Three Men and a Mountain: A Pilgrimage to Holy Mt. Athos
Join Bobby Maddex, Jerry Minetos, and Samuel Heble as they journey to Greece to experience firsthand the monasteries, sketes, and churches of both Thessaloniki and Mount Athos. In partnership with Orthodox Tours, the three travelers—all employees of Ancient Faith Ministries—present listeners with the highs and lows of pilgrimage, as well as what they should expect on their own potential journeys to Greece and the Holy Mountain. For more information about Orthodox Tours, please visit orthodoxtours.com.
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 1h 16min - 1179 - The Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Fr.Patrick Viscuso, the president of the brand new Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America. Please visit www.oclsna.org to learn more about the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America.
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1178 - Interview with Graham Sparkman
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media at Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Graham Sparkman, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and composer whose new album, Pascha Dawn, debuts March 18, 2024.
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 42min - 1177 - Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Eastern Christian Doctor of Ministry Cohort
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Dr. John Burgess, the James Henry Snowden professor of Systematic Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. To learn more about the seminary, please click here.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 22min - 1176 - Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy
Bobby Maddex, Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Zachary Waltz, the headmaster of Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy located in Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as Fr. David Wey, the rector of the academy. Please visit their website for more information about the academy.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 33min - 1174 - Interview with Fr. Dragos Herescu, Principal of IOSC
Bobby Maddex interviews Father Dragos Herescu who is the Principal of IOCS (Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies) in Cambridge, United Kingdom. For more information please visit their website @ https://www.iocs.cam.ac.uk
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 26min - 1173 - The St. Raphael School
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Joylynn Blake and Presbytera Maria Koulianos of the St. Raphael School out of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. To learn more about the St. Raphael School and the Schole Academy, please visit either https://raphaelschool.org or https://scholeacademy.com.
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 21min - 1172 - 2023 Suprasl World Orthodox Youth Gathering: Event Recap and Interview
Bobby Maddex speaks with Dn. Joseph Matusiak, Ellie Bernasol, Ilmari Hayrynen, and Gabi Moussa about their experience at the 2023 Suprasl World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth event, held in Poland. To donate to this project please visit http://suprasl.org http://www.suprasl.org http://www.facebook.org/suprasl2022 http://www.instagram.com/suprasl_wfoy OR reach out to Dn. Joseph Matusiak @ jmatusiak@suprasl2022.org
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 29min - 1171 - Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, speaks with Hieromonk Fr. Basil and Hierodeacon Archdeacon Sergius of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia. They are here today to tell us about the new church the monastery is building and how you might be able to assist their efforts. If you would like to help, please go to the church donation page. The first video in the series mentioned in the interview can be found here.
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 23min - 1170 - This Day in the Life of the Church
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, speaks with Dr. Andrei Psarev, a professor of Russian church history and canon law at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary. Dr. Psarev shares about his new project—This Day in the History of the Orthodox Church. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/rocorstudies for more information, and click here to contribute to the project's kickstarter campaign.
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 09min - 1169 - The Fablehood Trilogy
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media of Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Fr. John Manuel, Greek Orthodox priest and author of the book The Fablehood Trilogy: What I Learned as a Child, published by City Bear Press. Available for purchase on Amazon or at citybearpress.com.
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 26min - 1168 - The Classical Learning Resource Center
Bobby Maddex interviews Anne Van Fossen, the Chief Academic Officer for the Classical Learning Resource Center, as well as two of her teachers at the center. To learn more about the CLRC, either visit their website or send an inquiry to info@clrconline.com. Also, the CLRC is offering a discount code for AFR listeners between now and August 3, 2023. That code is "AFR10."
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 21min - 1167 - Monique Neal and the CIRCE Institute
Bobby Maddex, the director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, speaks with Monique Neal, the head mentor of the CIRCE Institute and its new Greek language apprenticeship. If you would like to contact Monique, you may at Monique.c.neal@gmail.com.
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 25min - 1166 - Orthodox Christian Counseling and Consulting
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Julia Pawelko, founder of Orthodox Christian Counseling and Consulting. If you would like to contact Julia, you can do so at eaglealb@gmail.com or by phone at 347-502-8482.
Sat, 08 Apr 2023 - 31min - 1165 - The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies
In this episode, Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Dragos, principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies (IOCS) in Cambridge. IOCS is a pan-Orthodox place of education and outreach, with a mission to provide Orthodox postgraduate studies. If you would like to donate, please visit iocs.com.ac.uk.
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 31min - 1164 - She Who Loved Much
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Kevin Kalish about his new book She Who Loved Much, the Sinful Woman in St. Ephrem the Syrian and the Orthodox Tradition. Published by Holy Trinity Publications. Information about his book is available here, here, and here.
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 26min - 1163 - What Is IOCC and How Can You Help?
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media from Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Dn. Paul Zaharas from IOCC who has been leading the USA Country Program since 2020. Dn. Paul shares details regarding the type of service work IOCC does and relates the history of the IOCC organization.
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 - 17min - 1162 - Earthquake!
On February 6, 2023 at 4:17am local time, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and part of Syria, killing over 22,000 men, women, and children. At this time of great need, a fund has been established where 100% of your donation goes directly to people in need. This fund was established by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. John Maddex speaks with Vicar General the Very Rev. Thomas Zain. To donate go to the Antiochian web site. Please be generous.
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 17min - 1161 - Orthodoxy in Alaska
In this episode, Bobby Maddex interviews His Grace Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska on the history of the Alaskan Orthodox Church. Wonderful discussion about what life looks like for the clergy of the church and its parishioners. If you would like to donate to the Alaskan diocese, you can do so here.
Sat, 04 Feb 2023 - 23min - 1160 - Pilgrim Interrupted with Susan Cushman
Bobby Maddex interviews author Susan Cushman about her life and her latest book, Pilgrim Interrupted. Pilgrim Interrupted is a collection of 35 essays, 3 poems, and 5 excerpts from Susan's novels and short stories. Coming of age during the turbulent 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi; marrying young and adopting three children; leaving the Presbyterian Church of her childhood for the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith in 1987; Susan finally began to chronicle her journey in the early 2000s. Pilgrim Interrupted is her eighth book. Susan's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Cushman/e/B00T3OPP18/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Susan's Personal Website: https://susancushman.com
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 14min - 1159 - From Communism to Christ - Metropolitan John of Korce
The traveling mic of AFR goes all the way to Korce, Albania, to interview Metropolitan John. He grew up in communist Albania, found Christ in a miraculous way, became part of the underground and illegal Christian Church, and is now a member of the Holy Synod of the Autocephalous Albanian Orthodox Church under the hierarchical leadership of Archbishop Anastasios. It's a powerful story of God's grace and provision under very difficult circumstances.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 - 42min - 1158 - Tutorial for New AFR App
Have you downloaded the new AFR app yet? If so, this little tutorial will help you navigate. If not, get it now in either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android.
Sun, 16 Oct 2022 - 08min - 1157 - The Psalm 103 Project
Bobby Maddex interviews Richard Barrett and John Michael Boyer about the new Capella Romana release, "Heaven and Earth", the Psalm 103 Project, which is both available to purchase and hear live starting October 14th! Listeners can find more information here.
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 - 48min - 1156 - Doxacon 2022
Bobby Maddex interviews conference founder, Fr. David Subu, and keynote speaker, Richard Rohlin, about the upcoming Doxacon 2022. Doxacon is a conference exploring the intersection of Christian faith and fantasy, fiction, and sci-fi genres. This year's theme is "Depictions of Evil and Redemption in Sci-Fi and Fantasy" and will the conference will take place November 4-5th at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda, MD. To learn more and register, visit the Doxacon website.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 32min - 1155 - The 2022 Orthodox Christian Attorney Network National Conference
Bobby Maddex interviews Joan Berg and Jesse Roberts about the upcoming Orthodox Christian Attorney Network National Conference in Newport Beach, CA. This year's conference will be held from October 7-8 and will feature keynote speaker, The Honorable Gregory Katsas. To learn more about this conference, to register, and to find details on financial assistance, please visit the OCAN website.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 19min - 1154 - The St. Nicholas Uganda Children’s Fund
Bobby Maddex interviews Peter and Sharon Georges about their mission work in Uganda to help provide accessible education to children and break the cycle of poverty. To learn more about and support this incredible ministry, please visit their website here.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 14min - 1153 - Classical Learning Resource Center (CLRC)
Bobby Maddex interviews Anne Van Fossen, the Chief Academic Officer of The Classical Learning Resource Center. Together they discuss some exciting new developments at the CLRC, including a new online academy!
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 13min - 1152 - Man of God
Bobby Maddex speaks with Yelena Popovic about the widely acclaimed film, Man of God, which is now available for purchase in digital format, DVD, and Blu-ray.
Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 12min - 1151 - Who Is Dr. Jeannie Constantinou?
John Maddex sits down with biblical scholar and AFR podcaster Dr. Jeannie Constantinou to learn about her life and upbringing. Did you know she had a career as an attorney? In addition to her Search the Scriptures Live podcast/live show, Dr. Constantinou is the author of Thinking Orthodox and The Crucifixion of the King of Glory published by Ancient Faith.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 1h 32min - 1149 - Advanced Leadership Conference
John Maddex is joined by Fr. Chad Hatfield and Dr. Andrew Geleris to talk about the upcoming Advanced Leadership Conference sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative. The dates are September 16-18, 2022 and the topic is "Money - The Gospel Changes Everything." This discussion centers on the issue of funding for parishes and organizations and the mind set that hinder growth. The book by Dr. Andrew Geleris that was referenced is Money and Salvation - An Invitation to the Good Way.
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 - 29min - 1148 - Man of God Update
John Maddex sits down with Man of God producer Yelena Popovic to get an update on the results from the Spring showings in the US. She shares some good news about a Canadian release as well as the availability of streaming and downloads very soon.
Thu, 26 May 2022 - 18min - 1147 - Ukrainian Refugee Relief
Bobby Maddex interviews Metropolitan Tikhon and Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak about His Beatitude's special appeal for donations from the individual parishioners of the Orthodox Church in America to provide relief for Ukrainian refugees. To donate, please visit oca.org/relief.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 - 12min - 1146 - Orthodox Christians For Life
Bobby Maddex is joined by Emily Wilkinson, the executive director of Orthodox Christians for Life, to discuss their history, ministry, and involvement in the upcoming March for Life in Washington, D.C. Listeners can learn more about Orthodox Christians for Life and support the ministry at their website.
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 - 10min - 1145 - The Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative
Bobby Maddex is joined by Hollie Benton and Fr. Paul Hodge to discuss the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative and its upcoming peer learning & BootCamp sessions for leadership development. Listeners who are interested in joining the upcoming cohorts can learn more and register at the OCLI website.
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 - 15min - 1144 - Benedict Sheehan’s Vespers
Bobby Maddex interviews Benedict Sheehan and Lydia Given about Benedict's new composition out on Capella Records, simply titled, "Vespers". Together they discuss the creative process, inspiration, and development of this beautiful project as well as a unique perspective on American Orthodox music. Listeners can learn more and find links to purchase or stream the album at the Capella Romana website.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 42min - 1143 - Orthodox Volunteer Corps
Bobby Maddex interviews Kyra Limberakis and Michael Sider-Rose, co-directors of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps. Together they discuss this phenomenal new organization that aims to ignite & equip young adults to catalyze transformative service for Church and the world. OVC is perfect for young adults looking to engage in a yearlong life of service, formation, and community. Learn more about OVC and apply for the program at their website.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 - 13min - 1142 - The “Links between Times: Conclusions and Perspectives” Conference
Bobby Maddex is joined by Dn. Andrei Psarev to discuss the upcoming "Links between Times: Conclusions and Perspectives" Conference taking place in Belgrade, Serbia from November 22–26, 2021. The aim of the conference is to make sense of processes connecting the past and present of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Interested listeners can learn more and register from the conference at the ROCOR Studies website. You can also learn more at the conference Facebook page.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 - 11min - 1141 - A Conversation on Children’s Literature
Join special host, Richard Rohlin, as he interviews brilliant authors and educators, Dr. Edith Humphrey and Angelina Stanford. Together they engage in rich conversation about literature, fantasy, art, and faith. Topics include: what makes literature good or bad? How do we choose good literature for our children? How do we write good literature for our children? And more! To learn more about Dr. Edith Humphrey and her newest book, "Beyond the White Fence" here. To learn more about Angelina Standford and her work at the House of Humane Letters, check out their website. To learn more about Richard Rohlin and his Finding the Golden Key project, click here.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 - 1h 30min - 1140 - The Orthodox Christian Attorney Network Conference
Bobby Maddex interviews Matthew Namee about the upcoming OCAN Conference, which takes place on November 6th. Listeners can learn more and register for the conference here!
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 - 10min - 1139 - Jonathan Jackson & The Theoria College of Filmmaking
Bobby Maddex is joined by award-winning actor, Jonathan Jackson to discuss the new Theoria College of Filmmaking. Listeners can learn more about the college and apply here. Also, listeners can find Jonathan's book, The Mystery of Art, at the Ancient Faith Store.
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 - 19min - 1138 - Doxacon 2021
Do you lie awake at night wondering what might have been had they never canceled Firefly? Then listen in as Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. David Subu about Doxacon 2021, an online conference focusing on the intersection of Christian faith and the film and literary genres of science fiction and fantasy. Check out the Doxacon website to learn more about the virtual conference including speakers and topics as well as registration information.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 - 31min - 1137 - Thank You Dr Chrissi Hart!
After 14 years of faithfully reading books to children each week, Dr. Chrissi Hart is retiring from Readings From Under The Grapevine. Don't miss this touching interview and join us in thanking her for these years of service to Christ.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 - 37min - 1136 - The 5th Annual National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference
Bobby Maddex interviews Hollie Benton, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative, and Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, about the upcoming 5th annual National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference. The conference will be taking place at St. Vladimir's Seminary from Sept. 17-19. To find out more about the conference, the lineup of speakers, and how to get a registration discount, visit the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative website.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 - 20min - 1135 - Project Mexico
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Nicholas Andruchow, the newly appointed Executive Director of Project Mexico. Together they discuss the ministries of Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage, as well as the bold and exciting vision Fr. Nicholas has for future expansion. You can find out more about this amazing ministry and explore ways to give your time, talent, and treasure at their website here.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 - 27min - 1134 - People of the Holy Mountain
Bobby Maddex interviews Andrei Oprescu, the director of the new documentary People of the Holy Mountain, a film featuring the Orthodox monks of Mt. Athos.
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 - 35min - 1133 - The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies
Bobby Maddex interviews Razvan Porumb from the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, UK. Together they discuss distance learning degree programs, upcoming lecture series, the wealth of content on the institute's YouTube page, and more! All of this can be found on the IOCS webpage.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 - 20min - 1132 - New Developments at St. Vladimir’s Seminary
Bobby Maddex speaks with Fr. Chad Hatfield, President of St. Vladimir's Seminary, about the application process for—and new developments at—the school, including the establishment of an on-campus Ancient Faith Radio remote studio.
Mon, 24 May 2021 - 18min - 1131 - Student Orthodox Fellowship in Australia
Bobby Maddex interviews Georgia Georgiou, a member of the executive committee of SOFIA, which stands for Student Orthodox Fellowship in Australia.
Mon, 17 May 2021 - 14min - 1130 - Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s Eastern Christian Doctor of Ministry Cohort
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. John Burgess, a professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, about the graduate school's Eastern Christian Doctor of Ministry Cohort, a new academic offering presented in partnership with Antiochian House of Studies.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 - 23min - 1129 - The Athos Diet
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Peter Patitsas, author of The Athos Diet: Before There Was Atkins, There Was Athos, about the importance of fasting and ketosis to physical and spiritual wellbeing.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 - 22min - 1128 - New Pascha Sheet Music!
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Vladimir Morosan, the founder and president of Musica Russica, the largest publisher of Russian choral music outside of Russia, about a new massive collection of Pascha sheet music—the first of its kind in 40 years.
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 - 20min - 1127 - Fr. Constantine Nasr
John Maddex catches up with his long time friend Fr. Constantine Nasr, retired priest at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City. Fr. Constantine has maintained his evangelistic spirit even in retirement and he shares information about a new outreach tool he recently created.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 29min - 1126 - 38th Annual Fr. Alexander Schmemann Lecture
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Chad Hatfield, the President of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and a Professor of Pastoral Theology, about the 38th Annual Fr. Alexander Schmemann Lecture that will take place at the seminary on January 30th.
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 - 20min - 1125 - Single and Orthodox
Bobby Maddex interviews Jessica Laarman, the Group Leader of a new project titled Single and Orthodox, an attempt to connect actively practicing single Orthodox Christians together and build new relationships.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 - 16min - 1124 - Food, Faith, and Fasting
Bobby Maddex interviews Rita Madden, a Master of Public Health, a registered dietician, and the host of the AFR podcast Food, Faith, and Fasting, about her upcoming virtual conference.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 - 21min - 1123 - Christmas Across the Continent
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Nicholas Reeves about the upcoming AFR event, Christmas Across the Continent: Lessons and Carols featuring Six Choirs. Make sure to tune in this Saturday, December 19th at 7 pm (Central) on our streaming music & talk stations or simultaneously catch the podcast version with video under the "specials" tab to join us for this spectacular musical celebration of our Lord's Nativity!
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 09min - 1122 - Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Thomas Colyandro and Hieromonk Mark about the new Orthodox Monastery of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow in Monteagle, TN. Listeners can learn more and help support this amazing monastery here.
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 - 26min - 1121 - Patriarch Irenej of Serbia: Memory Eternal!
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews Serbian Orthodox priest Fr. Milorad Orlic regarding the recent passing of His Holiness, Patriarch Irenej of Serbia.
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 - 35min - 1120 - The Holy Orthodox Order of Saint George the Great Martyr
Bobby Maddex interviews Konstantine Pandolfi, Archimandrite Maximos Weimar, and The Reverend Deacon Dr. Pavlos Siewers about The Holy Orthodox Order of Saint George the Great Martyr. The Holy Orthodox Order of Saint George the Great Martyr is an international, religious, pan-Orthodox, confraternal order of Christian chivalry. Its mission is to help peacefully defend, sustain and preserve the continued existence and wellbeing of the Orthodox Christian Faith within the Holy Land, the Middle East, and wherever the Orthodox Church and her faithful are either persecuted or in need. Learn more about the order and how to get involved here!
Wed, 18 Nov 2020 - 13min - 1119 - Benedict Sheehan
Bobby Maddex speaks with Benedict Sheehan, composer and conductor of the new release on Capella Records, "Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom" featuring St. Tikhon Choir. Purchase a copy to support this work here!
Tue, 17 Nov 2020 - 23min - 1118 - Luke Mayernik
Bobby Maddex interviews Luke Mayernik, composer of The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom performed by the Festino Chamber Choir. Together they discuss Luke's background in both music and Orthodoxy, his valiant struggles with doubt, and the long creative process that led to this composition. If you want to learn more about Luke Mayernik and stay up to date with his projects you can visit his website. Listeners can stream or purchase The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom on Spotify or iTunes/Apple Music
Sat, 07 Nov 2020 - 28min - 1117 - Healing Humanity: Confronting Our Moral Crisis
Bobby Maddex interviews Reader Nicholas Chapman, Dn. Paul Siewers, and Kh. Frederica Matthewes-Green about the new title from Holy Trinity Publications, Healing Humanity: Confronting Our Moral Crisis. Listen in as they discuss the conference that inspired the book as well as timely topics such as sexuality, freedom, theosis and the challenges that Christians face as they stand for traditional values. This incredible title can be purchased directly from Holy Trinity Publications here.
Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - 30min - 1116 - OCAMPR Conference 2020
Bobby Maddex interviews Philip Mamalakis and Dean Theophilos about the upcoming OCAMPR 2020 Conference. This year's virtual conference on Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th is titled "Christ, The Measure of Wellness: Healing Mind, Body, and Soul”. Anyone is welcome to attend this conference and hear theological, medical, and psychological perspectives on mental health from amazing speakers such as His Grace Bishop Maxim (Vasiljević) of Los Angeles and Western America of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Dr. Georgette Constantinou, Ph.D., and Dr. Dan N. Cotoman, MD. Attendees also can participate in breakout groups, networking opportunities, and more! Learn more and register at OCAMPR's website!
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 - 19min - 1115 - Orthodox Missions in Oceania
Bobby Maddex speaks with Michael Jones, Archimandrite Meletios Pantic, and Fr. Paul Patitsas about the Orthodox apostolic missionary movement in the area of Oceania. Together they discuss the growth of Orthodoxy in the South Pacific including the building of new churches and training of native priests. Listeners can learn more and support missionary efforts by visiting the websites of the Orthodox Apostolic Ministry of the Holy Metropolis of New Zealand and Orthodoxy for Tonga.
Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 31min - 1114 - Orthodox Christian Attorney Network Conference 2020
Bobby Maddex interviews Donna Haddad and Monica Youssef about the upcoming Orthodox Christian Attorney Network Conference on Saturday, October 17th. Donna and Monica share how past years' conferences have benefited them both personally and professionally. This year the free virtual conference features Archbishop Michael Dahulich, Hon. Stephanos Bibas, and Steven Christoforou. Find out more and register for this amazing conference here!
Fri, 09 Oct 2020 - 14min - 1112 - Orthodoxy in Ireland
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. John Hickey, parish priest of Three Patrons of Ireland Antiochian Orthodox Church in Dublin, Ireland. Together they discuss the history of the Church in Ireland, the current state of Orthodoxy there, and the ways in which it is expanding into the future! Learn more about Orthodoxy in Ireland by visiting The Antiochian Orthodox Church in Ireland or by checking out their Facebook Livestream.
Thu, 01 Oct 2020 - 37min - 1111 - St. John’s School
Bobby Maddex interviews Irina Paert of St. John's School in Tallinn, Estonia. Find out more about how you can support Orthodox education in Estonia here or by contacting Irina at irina.paert@pjk.ee
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 - 50min - 1110 - Toolkit For Spiritual Growth
Fr. Barnabas Powell interviews Fr. Evan Armatas about Fr. Evan's new Ancient Faith book Toolkit for Spiritual Growth.
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - 49min - 1109 - Stabat Mater: Choral Music of Arvo Part
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. James Jordan and Sr. Christine Helfrich of Gloriae Dei Cantores, the choir that just recently released a new collection of compositions by the acclaimed Arvo Pärt called Stabat Mater: Choral Music of Arvo Pärt .
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 - 36min - 1108 - Voice from Vilnius: Exploring the Orthodox Church in Lithuania
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews Fr. George (Jurgis) Sungaila, a young Orthodox priest serving in Vilnius, Lithuania, and an outgoing blogger and YouTuber dedicated to preaching Christ in a post-Soviet country that has known Orthodox Christianity for at least 700 years. They discuss Fr. George's conversion to Orthodoxy and his ministry, as well as the Three Holy Martyrs of Vilnius (the Protomartyrs and Protectors of Orthodox Lithuanians), what it's like to be Orthodox in Lithuania, the relationship of Lithuania with nearby Russia, the emergence of the Orthodox Church in newly-independent Lithuania in the 1990s, the new auxiliary bishop just consecrated for the country, and Orthodox pilgrimage sites in this small country on the Baltic sea. You will also hear Orthodox liturgical music sung in Lithuanian by Fr. George's wife, Justina, and her choir.
Thu, 27 Aug 2020 - 1h 30min - 1107 - Trisagion School of Byzantine Music
Richard Barrett, protopsaltis and choir director at Holy Dormition Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville, MA—and the co-host of A Sacrifice of Praise—interviews Amy Hogg, Samuel Herron, and Gabriel Cremeens, the individuals behind the new Trisagion School of Byzantine Music, an online Byzantine Chant training program whose mission it is to offer Byzantine Chant instruction in English with a focus on the ever-growing English-language repertoire available in Byzantine notation.
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 - 31min - 1106 - Hope from the Ruins of Beirut
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick hosts a moving interview with Deacon Gabriel Abdel Nour of St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Beirut (Achrafieh), Lebanon, sounding notes of both sorrow and hope in the midst of destruction from the recent explosions, economic desperation and pandemic.
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 40min - 1105 - IOCC, Beirut, and the Coronavirus
Bobby Maddex interviews Dean Triantafilou and Stacey Mason of International Orthodox Christian Charities. Stacey Mason has worked in international relations for 15 years. Over the years, she has visited over 35 countries and has earned advanced degrees in international affairs. Stacey has served as Director of Operations for International Orthodox Christian Charities, or IOCC, for the last 5 years, where she is responsible for relief and development programs in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the US. Constantine “Dean” Triantafilou has been leading IOCC for over two decades, where he brings a deep commitment to serving the Church and others. Starting in the field, he has held several leadership roles within IOCC and served as a board member with international and domestic alliances, giving him a unique perspective on the organization and the humanitarian industry. As Executive Director and CEO, Dean guides IOCC’s strategic priorities and direction.
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 13min - 1104 - PaTRAM
Bobby Maddex interviews Tatiana Geringer, the CEO of the PaTRAM Institute, and Katya Lukianov, the co-founder of the institute and the artistic director, about their Grammy-nominated recordings.
Mon, 03 Aug 2020 - 28min - 1103 - The Orthodox Christian Anxiety and Depression Support Group
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Samuel Seamans, the founder of the Orthodox Christian Anxiety and Depression Support Group.
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 - 15min - 1102 - Classical Learning Resource Center (CLRC)
Bobby Maddex interviews Anne Van Fossen and Bryan Smith. Anne is the chief academic officer of the Classical Learning Resource Center, or CLRC, and Bryan is the school’s Chief Operations Officer. The CLRC is offering a 10% discount off any CLRC Christian Studies class for AFR listeners for the next two weeks. The coupon code is AFRDiscount10.
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 - 16min - 1101 - The Orthodox Christian Fellowship Now Campaign
Bobby Maddex interviews a handful of OCF students and alumni about the importance and reach of Orthodox Christian Fellowship. In part, the students discuss the OCF Now Campaign. Help OCF reach $25,000 by August 4, and this amount will be matched! Find out more here.
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 - 32min - 1100 - The Orthodox Christian Deaf Association
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Jason and Savannah Foster, founders of the new Orthodox Christian Deaf Association, or OCDA.
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 - 09min - 1099 - The National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Chad Hatfield and Hollie Benton about an exciting event coming up in September at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. The meeting is called The National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference.
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 - 15min - 1098 - The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Dragos Herescu, the principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, England, and Father David Lowell, one of the IOCS Trustees and the Chair of the Friends of IOCS in the States. They discuss recent developments at the Institute, including new partnerships with organizations and schools in North America.
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 - 20min - 1097 - Meet Fr. Theodore Petrides
We talk with Fr. Theodore Petrides about his fascinating life and his new AFR podcast Signs In Our Times.
Tue, 16 Jun 2020 - 51min - 1095 - Faith Amid Plague: Interview with Metropolitan Joseph
Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America joins Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick to talk tough ministry questions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. How do a bishop and his clergy struggle to minister in these conditions? What about new technology? How do we relate to government? Also joined by Fr. Thomas Zain and Fr. Nicholas Belcher, His Eminence addresses head-on the pain and difficulty we're all facing, covering practical matters as well as bigger theological and spiritual questions, collected directly from concerned listeners. This in-depth interview wraps up with questions on his time with St. Paisios, communing the non-Orthodox, and the future of monasticism in his archdiocese.
Wed, 13 May 2020 - 1h 22min - 1094 - The First Things Foundation and the COVID Virus
Bobby Maddex interviews John Heers, the director of the First Things Foundation, about the organization's work with the COVID virus.
Sun, 10 May 2020 - 26min - 1093 - A New Home for the Monks
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Monastery has a real need and we can help. The Abbot of the monastery is Archimandrite Sergius and he joins us to talk about building a new structure on the monastery grounds serving the community of monks who pray for us daily. Learn more on their Go Fund Me page and do what you can to help!
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 - 24min - 1092 - Orthodox Missions in Sweden
Bobby Maddex interviews Elaine Piniat, a brand new OCMC missionary to Sweden. Click here to read Elaine's newsletter. You can find her bio on the OCMC website here. Find out how you can donate to her missionary efforts.
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 - 14min - 1091 - Facing Forward: Part Two
Bobby Maddex interviews Bill Marianes, host of the live call-in show Stewardship Calling, about his role in the Ancient Faith Ministries Conference "Facing Forward: An Ancient Faith Conference for the Second Half of Life."
Sun, 09 Feb 2020 - 21min - 1090 - Facing Forward: Part One
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green, pastor emeritus at Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, about his role in the Ancient Faith Ministries Conference "Facing Forward: An Ancient Faith Conference for the Second Half of Life."
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 - 11min - 1089 - CrossRoad Summer Institute
Bobby Maddex interviews Kyra Limberakis, the director of the CrossRoad program at Hellenic College under the Office of Vocation and Ministry. Applications for CrossRoad are due February 1 and can be found online here: https://www.crossroadinstitute.org/apply. Eligible applicants are Orthodox Christian high school juniors and seniors. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please email crossroad AT hchc.edu
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 - 13min - 1088 - The Second US Census of Orthodox Christian Churches and the 2020 US Religion Census (Revised)
Bobby Maddex interviews Alexei Krindatch, the National Coordinator for the Second US Census of Orthodox Christian Churches and also a member of the national oversight committee for the 2020 US Religion Census.
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 - 30min - 1087 - Rule of Faith: A Journal of Orthodox Thought
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Joseph Lucas, a managing editor of a new Orthodox academic e-journal titled Rule of Faith: A Journal of Orthodox Thought.
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 - 16min - 1086 - Nativity Fire
Bobby Maddex interviews Graham Sparkman, a fifth generation mountain musician—and an Orthodox Christian—about his new release Nativity Fire. The album features predominately ancient folk Eastern Christmas carols from Romania, Ukraine, Greece, Czech/Moravia, Serbia, Armenia, and Bulgaria. For more information about this music, please feel free to email Graham at grahamsparkman AT hotmail.com. Or to purchase or stream the new CD, please click on one of the links below: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/grahamsparkman4 https://music.apple.com/us/album/nativity-fire/1482380111 https://open.spotify.com/album/3SMbnPltu8uouYEoh8Vho5 https://www.amazon.com/Nativity-Fire-Graham-Sparkman/dp/B07ZBKLQ7F
Fri, 15 Nov 2019 - 44min - 1085 - St. Raphael School and Schole Academy
Bobby Maddex interviews Joelle Hodge, the principal of St. Raphael School and Schole Academy, about a new partnership between St. Raphael School and Ancient Faith Radio that will result in a webinar speaker series.
Fri, 01 Nov 2019 - 16min - 1084 - The Artefact Institute
Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Nicholas Kotar, Maria Sheehan, and Benedict Sheehan about the Artefact Institute, a new endeavor aimed at helping communities craft an immersive experience that includes the thinking and talking about and the doing of the components of Christian Culture.
Thu, 10 Oct 2019 - 30min - 1083 - Dr. Donald Jenkins, Vice President of OCAMPR
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Donald Jenkins, Clinical Professor in the Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, in San Antonio, TX, and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 - 11min - 1082 - A New Day for OCPM
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Stephen Powley, the Executive Director of The Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, about the organization's exhaustive strategic planning process that he believes will improve its reach and effectiveness.
Fri, 20 Sep 2019 - 21min - 1081 - Dn. Marek Simon, the New Executive Director of OCF
Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Marek Simon, the new Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Fellowship.
Sun, 08 Sep 2019 - 18min - 1080 - Dn. Perry Hamalis and the Upcoming OCAMPR Conference
Bobby Maddex interviews Dn. Perry Hamalis, the Cecelia Schneller Mueller Professor of Religion at North Central College and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.
Sun, 08 Sep 2019 - 12min - 1079 - Introducing the Ancient Faith Book Club!
Join siblings Bobby Maddex and Molly Sabourin as they glean spiritual insights from modern literature. Listen to this introduction to learn more about the book club schedule, how the podcast will operate, and the ways in which you can participate. The first book is The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene, and the discussion will take place one month from now—on October 7, 2019. Click here to purchase the book, view the whole book list, and leave a message for Molly and Bobby. Get reading!
Fri, 06 Sep 2019 - 09min - 1078 - Kathryn Bocanegra and the Upcoming OCAMPR Conference
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Kathryn Bocanegra, a post-doctoral fellow at Loyola University of Chicago’s Center for Criminal Justice Research, Policy, and Practice, and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming annual conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion, or OCAMPR. For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.
Fri, 06 Sep 2019 - 18min
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