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Episodes
- The Project Mexico Ministry (w/ Dennis Awad)
This episode features Melanie's interview with Dennis Awad, chairman of Project Mexico. The discussion covers the ministry's history, its work building homes for impoverished families in Mexico, and its support for the St. Innocent Orphana…
- The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe
The Rev. Dr. Jacob Siemens, Principal at The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe, discusses the school's mission, history, and programs with Melanie. The recently established institution is now enrolling undergraduate students…
- A Special Interview with Metropolitan Saba
Melanie interviews Metropolitan Saba, discussing his life story as detailed in his autobiography and the experiences of recent converts to the Church.
- The Sankt Ignatios College (Orthodox School in Sweden)
Melanie interviews Dr. Grant White about Sankt Ignatios College in Sweden. The college is an inter-Orthodox graduate institution providing education in multiple Orthodox traditions and participating in interfaith dialogues.
- The St. Constantine School and Its Mission to Provide a Classical, Orthodox Education
Melanie interviews Dr. John Mark Reynolds and Anne Marie McCollum about The St. Constantine School, a college preparatory school with US locations. They discuss the school’s mission, its focus, and the new branch in Middle Tennessee.
- The Order of Saint Ignatius: Its History, Structure, and Mission
In this episode of Ancient Faith Presents, Melanie interviews Dr. Ramzi Khairallah, the North American chairman of The Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch. They discuss the Order's history, Dr. Ramzi's role, and the purpose of the mission w…
- Let's Build our Church (w/ Nicholas Malara)
You can find "Let's Build our Church" and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/
- The Voyage of Saint Brendan (w/ Mike Stonelake)
You can find "The Voyage of Saint Brendan" and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-voyage-of-saint-brendan/
- Prayers in the Dark (w/ Fr. Lawrence Farley)
In Prayers in the Dark, Fr. Lawrence Farley paraphrases the Book of Lamentations and interprets each passage, following it with a meditation on human suffering—not to explain it but to point a way forward into hope. In the words of the sac…
- A Saint's Guide to Praying with your Feet (w/ Amber Prather)
You can find "A Saint's Guide to Praying with your Feet" and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/a-saint-s-guide-to-praying-with-your-feet/
- A Year in the Company of Angels (w/ Anthony Linderman)
In A Year in the Company of Angels: A Pilgrim on Spruce Island, author Anthony Linderman presents true tales from his long pilgrimage to the monastic world of St. Michael’s Skete in Alaska. In these stories he shares in the daily lives of…
- A Christian Ending to our Lives (w/ Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis)
You can find Painless, Blameless, and Peaceful, and more information here:https://store.ancientfaith.com/painless-blameless-peaceful-orthodox-christian-reflections-on-death-dying-and-eternal-life/
- The Kingdom of God and the Common Good (w/ Dylan Pahman)
You can find The Kingdom of God and the Common Good and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-kingdom-of-god-and-the-common-good-orthodox-christian-social-thought/
- An Introduction to the Psalms of the Church (w/ Daniel Opperwall)
You can find A Child's Guide to the Psalms and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/a-child-s-guide-to-the-psalms/
- Orthodoxy in the Bahamas!
“Orthodoxy in The Bahamas,” introduces the first Greek Orthodox Church established in the West Indies and explores how the Bahamian-Orthodox community has remained a relevant branch in the greater Orthodox world despite isolation. This sho…
- The Samurai Priest
Today we explore the story of Takume Sawabe, the first Japanese Orthodox Christian convert. The samurai who almost killed St. Nicholas of Japan. This short documentary was produced by Michael ( @mslfilms ) as a project at our recent Lampst…
- The Lampstand Institute 2025
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick interviews the participants of the second annual Ancient Faith Lampstand Institute, an introductory media training forum for Orthodox Christians aged 18-23 who are interested in learning skills in digital media an…
- With Eyes Unveiled
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Peter Jermihov and Kurt Sander, the director and composer, respectively, behind a new memorial choral concert for Fr. Ivan Moody of blessed memory, a world-renowned composer and conductor, a onetime affiliated f…
- MAKS: Making a Kid Smile
Bobby Maddex interviews Elizabeth Wysocki, the vice president of a charitable organization headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, called MAKS, which stands for Making a Kid Smile. She also happens to be an Orthodox Christian who would love…
- The CrossRoad Summer Institute Program
Bobby Maddex interviews three representatives of the CrossRoad Institute Summer Program, which is sponsored by the Office of Vocation and Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology. For more information about CrossRoad and…
- Legacy Icons
Bobby Maddex interviews David DeJonge, the founder of Legacy Icons, about Legacy's recent partnership with St. Catherine's Monastery at Mount Sinai and the icon reproductions that are resulting from this collaboration. Please visit the Leg…
- This Day in the Life of the Church
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Andrei Psarev, a professor of Russian Church History and Canon Law and the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary, about his daily reflections on the history and theology of the Orth…
- Three Hierarchs Orthodox Christian High School
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews the Board of Directors of Three Hierarchs High School, founded in 2021 with the help of His Eminence Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Am…
- The Lampstand Institute
Bobby Maddex interviews the participants of the inaugural Ancient Faith Lampstand Institute, an introductory media training forum for Orthodox Christians aged 18-23 who are interested in learning skills in digital media and applying them t…
- The Orthodox Church in Africa
Bobby Maddex conducts an in-studio interview with Fr. Kwame Labi, a Grand Protopresbyter of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Currently he is the Vicar General of the Holy Orthodox Archdiocese of Accra and Recto…
- Saintly Matushka Olga and Alaska
Bobby Maddex interviews Vladyka Alexei, the Bishop of the Orthodox Church in America serving the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska, about his trip to the Alaskan village of Kwethluk to speak to the faithful there about Saintly Matushka Olga and…
- Parenting Toward the Kingdom: A Companion Guide - Part Two
Bobby Maddex interviews Kendra Hunter, Kristina Tartara, and Stephanie Petrides, the authors of the new companion guide to Dr. Philip Mamalakis's book Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing, publishing…
- Orthodox Christian Attorney Network
Bobby Maddex interviews Kenneth Liu, the Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network, about some new developments at the organization that listeners will want to learn more about and even perhaps support.
- Parenting Toward the Kingdom: A Companion Guide
Bobby Maddox, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis, author of the Ancient Faith publishing book Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing, about the…
- 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…
- 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 em…
- Interview with Fr. Patrick Viscuso, President of the Orthodox Canon Law Society of North America
Bobby Maddox, 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. Pleae visit www.oclsna.org to learn more about the Orthodo…
- Interview with Graham Sparkman
Bobby Maddex, Digital Media Director at Ancient Faith Ministries interview with Graham Sparkman, a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger and composer. Please visit; www.grahamsparkman.com www.grahamsparkman.com/open.spotify.c…
- Interview with Dr. John Burgess of Systematic Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
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.
- Hagia Sophia Orthodox Classical Academy Interview
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.…
- 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
- Interview with St. Raphael & Schole Academies
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Joylynn Blake, director at St. Raphael School and Presbytera Maria Koulianos,SRS Principal Tutoring Center CSLD Manager. To learn more about the St. Raphael and Schole Academies please visit ; https://raphaelsch…
- 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…
- Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries speaks with Hieromonk Fr. Basil and Hieromonk Archdeacon Sergius of Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia USA. They are here today to tell us about the new chu…
- Dr. Andrei Psarev, Professor at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary
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 Da…
- Interview Fr. John Manuel
Bobby Maddex, the Director of Digital Media of Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Fr. John Manuel, Greek Orthodox priest and author of the book, Fable Hood Trilogy; What I learned as a Child published by City Bear Press. Available for pu…
- Anne Van Fossen, Chief Academic Officer of the CLRC
Bobby Maddex interview with Ann Van Fossen, the Chief Academic Officer for the Classical Learning Resourse Centre, also known as the CLRC, as well as, two of her teachers at the centre; John Bassett and Michelle Wib Band. To learn more abo…
- Monique Neal and Cerci Institute
Bobby Maddex, the director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries speaks with Monique Neal the head mentor of the Cerci Institute and its new Greek language apprenticeship. If you would like to contact Monique you may @ Monique.c.ne…
- Interview with Julia Pawelko
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 at eaglealb@gmail.com or contact her by…
- The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies
In this episode Bobby Maddex interviews Fr.Dragos ; principal of the Institute for Orthodox Christian studies that has existed in Cambridge in the United Kingdom for 25 years. IOCS is a pan-Orthodox place of education, of outreach with a m…
- 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 @ http://…
- Dn. Paul Zaharas from IOCC Interview
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 a…
- 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 don…
- Ancient Faith Presents - Bishop Alexei of Sitka and 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 wo…
- 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…