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Ancient Faith Ministries is a department of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America with a pan-Orthodox outreach.

🎙️ We have SEVEN live shows ! Listen live on the Ancient Faith App or listen later as a podcast. Call in at 1-855-237-...
08/31/2026

🎙️ We have SEVEN live shows ! Listen live on the Ancient Faith App or listen later as a podcast. Call in at 1-855-237-2346!⁠ See dates, times, and descriptions below 👇️⁠
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THE ROOTS OF EVERYTHING 🗓️ MONDAY, 4PM ET/3PM CT⁠
In consumer culture, we think of stories as entertainment and aesthetics as decoration. But that is not how ancient people thought. Stories for them were religious, and beauty was the image of truth. We see this most profoundly in Orthodoxy's relationship to aesthetics.

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LIVE 🗓️ MONDAY, 8PM ET/7PM CT⁠
Mary visits Elizabeth, who is expecting John the Forerunner, and at this famous encounter both women prophesy. Luke presents one of the most famous prayers of the Bible: The Magnificat. Still widely used even today by Christians, it is a masterpiece of poetry and theology.

ANCIENT FAITH TODAY LIVE 🗓️ TUESDAY, 5 PM ET/4 PM CT⁠
In a follow-up to "The Occult's Death Grip on Young Women"—one of the most contentious episodes of AFTL—Fr. Tom reviews the stories of young women who were deeply involved in the occult but have since given their lives to Christ in the Orthodox Christian Faith.
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LIVE WITH THE LOUHS 🗓️ TUESDAY, 8 PM ET/7 PM CT⁠
Join the Louhs as they start a new five episode series, Saints Meet Psychology! In this first episode, they pair Saint Paisios with the modern day struggle of anxiety. They discuss how Saint Paisios, who is known for his peace amid chaos, offers a way through the racing, restless mind.

THE ORTHODOX APOLOGETICS PODCAST 🗓️ WEDNESDAY, 1 PM ET/12 PM CT⁠
Recently, the relics of St. Agatha were on display, venerated, and processed. Many Protestants responded with the claim that these actions were clear idolatry and paganism. In response, we dig deep into the biblical and patristic evidence for honoring saints' relics.

THE GREAT TALES 🗓️ THURSDAY, 2 PM ET/1 PM CT⁠
Fr. Andrew and Dn. Seraphim continue their read-through of "The Odyssey" with books 9–12, the "Apologoi", in which Odysseus tells the stories of his voyage from Troy. These are by far the most famous episodes when we think about "The Odyssey", but can we trust him?

ORTHODOXY LIVE 🗓️ SUNDAY, 8 PM ET/7 PM CT⁠
⁠Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.

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08/29/2026

of the Beheading of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist John! ☦️ Today is a strict fast day.

The Evangelists Matthew and Mark provide accounts of the martyric end of St. John the Baptist. Following the Baptism of the Lord, St. John was locked up in prison by Herod Antipas, the Tetrarch and governor of Galilee. St. John openly denounced Herod for having left his lawful wife and then instead cohabiting with Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. On his birthday, Herod made a feast. Salome, the daughter of Herod, danced before the guests and charmed Herod. In gratitude to the girl, he swore to give her whatever she would ask, up to half his kingdom.

The vile girl on the advice of her wicked mother Herodias asked that she be given the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Although Herod feared the people, who loved the holy Forerunner, he gave orders to cut off the head of Saint John and to give it to Salome, due to this careless oath. According to Tradition, the mouth of the dead preacher of repentance once more opened and proclaimed: “Herod, you should not have the wife of your brother Philip.” The holy body of John the Baptist was taken that night by his disciples and buried at Sebastia.

The judgment of God came upon Herod, Herodias and Salome during their earthly life. Salome, crossing the River Sikoris in winter, fell through the ice. The ice gave way in such a way that her body was in the water, but her head was trapped above the ice. Her co**se was not found, but they brought the head to Herod and Herodias, as once they had brought them the head of Saint John the Baptist.

This Feast day is a strict fast day because of the grief of Christians at the violent death of the saint. In some Orthodox cultures, pious people will not eat food from a flat plate, use a knife, or eat food that is round in shape on this day. (oca.org)

🎵 “The glorious beheading of the Forerunner, became an act of divine dispensation, for he preached to those in hell the coming of the Savior. Let Herodias lament, for she entreated lawless murder, loving not the law of God, nor eternal life, but that which is false and temporal." Kontakion — Tone 5

08/26/2026

Activism is Faustian 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDM-J1X_Kak

👉 Watch or listen to The Roots of Everything with Dr. Zac Porcu every Monday at 1PM PT • 3PM CT • 4PM ET on YouTube or in the Ancient Faith App ▶️ DOWNLOAD TODAY!

08/26/2026

Join the Louhs and their guest, Dr. Michael Kellis, as they discuss his soon to be released book, A Life of Miracles: A Physician's Encounters with the Divine. The book covers Dr. Kellis's journey as he witnessed as a doctor things that science cannot explain: miracles.

25 YEAR REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT ✋ Raise your hand if you remember the Our Life in Christ podcast! If you were listening to ...
08/25/2026

25 YEAR REUNION ANNOUNCEMENT ✋ Raise your hand if you remember the Our Life in Christ podcast! If you were listening to Ancient Faith Radio back in 2004, you may remember this beloved show from Steve Robinson and Bill Gould, where they shared insightful discussions about Orthodox Christian faith and practice. In fact, Our Life in Christ was one of the first podcasts to air on Ancient Faith Radio!

🎉 Now, 25 years later (the show started in 2001 before airing on AFR), the band is getting back together one last time, and you're invited to be a part of it! Join Steve and Bill for an all-day reunion event at 📍 First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Carrollton, GA on October 3rd, 2026 as they reflect on what their Life in Christ has been like, and what it means to them now. A big thanks to Saint Patrick Orthodox Mission of Carrollton for organizing and hosting this event!

🔗 Registration is open now! Sign up at 👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/our-life-in-christ-25th-anniversary-reunion

08/25/2026

Why was Mary "troubled" or distressed by Archangel Gabriel's announcement? What important fact do we learn about her expectation for her future by her response: "I do not know man." What is the Holy Spirit's role in the Incarnation and why does salvation begin with this?

🎙️ We have SEVEN live shows ! Listen live on the Ancient Faith App or listen later as a podcast. Call in at 1-855-237-...
08/24/2026

🎙️ We have SEVEN live shows ! Listen live on the Ancient Faith App or listen later as a podcast. Call in at 1-855-237-2346!⁠ See dates, times, and descriptions below 👇️⁠
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THE ROOTS OF EVERYTHING 🗓️ MONDAY, 4PM ET/3PM CT⁠
In every culture and every age, people tell stories. It's a universal human practice because reality itself is a story. Because stories are worldviews, they are more religious than anything else. How you read the story, therefore, makes all the difference.

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LIVE 🗓️ MONDAY, 8PM ET/7PM CT⁠
Why was Mary "troubled" or distressed by the Archangel Gabriel's announcement? What important fact do we learn about her expectation for her future by her response: "I do not know a man." What is the Holy Spirit's role in the Incarnation, and why does salvation begin with this?

ANCIENT FAITH TODAY LIVE 🗓️ TUESDAY, 5 PM ET/4 PM CT⁠
Fr. Tom examines the history, leaders, and events of Orthodoxy in early 20th century America. From the Bolshevik revolution decimating Orthodox leadership to the arrival of Orthodox bishops in the US from overseas, which established new structures, a perfect storm unfolds.
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LIVE WITH THE LOUHS 🗓️ TUESDAY, 8 PM ET/7 PM CT⁠
Join the Louhs and their guest, Dr. Michael Kellis, as they discuss his soon-to-be released book, "A Life of Miracles: A Physician's Encounters with the Divine". The book covers Dr. Kellis's journey as a doctor, witnessing things that science cannot explain: miracles.

THE ORTHODOX APOLOGETICS PODCAST 🗓️ WEDNESDAY, 1 PM ET/12 PM CT⁠
Many evangelical churches today teach that baptism is simply a sign and outward expression of someone's personal faith in Christ. However, historic Christianity always taught that the Holy Spirit regenerated the soul through the sacrament of Baptism.

LORD OF SPIRITS 🗓️ THURSDAY, 6 PM ET/5 PM CT⁠
What is the meaning of dreams in the Scriptures? The Bible takes dreams pretty seriously, but in our time, this seems to be the domain of New Agers and Freudians.
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ORTHODOXY LIVE 🗓️ SUNDAY, 8 PM ET/7 PM CT⁠
⁠Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.

➡️ DOWNLOAD ON APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ancient-faith-radio-app/id542980935

➡️ DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ancientfaithministries.ancientfaithradio.prod&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

🌾 Monday, August 31st is the feast of St. Aidan of Lindisfarne! Brandi Willis Schreiber, author of our recent Ancient Fa...
08/24/2026

🌾 Monday, August 31st is the feast of St. Aidan of Lindisfarne! Brandi Willis Schreiber, author of our recent Ancient Faith Kids release, "The Island and Saint Aidan", has put together a feast day guide for you to enjoy.

🐇 Learn St. Aidan's hymns and life, prepare a fun craft, do an icon study, and plan a backyard pilgrimage! All the details and background information you need is included in this printable PDF.

🌎 Head to Brandi's website https://www.brandiwillisschreiber.com/resources for the full guide, and let us know in the comments if you have plans to celebrate St. Aidan's feast day!

08/22/2026

Back to School season is already upon us, and we have everything you need to give your children an Orthodox start to the school year ✨☦️🍎 Shop books, homeschool curriculums, and more at https://store.ancientfaith.com/back-to-school/

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📝 A Walk Through Acts homeschool curriculum for kids ages 5-12
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