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Spilled Blood on Sacred Ground

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/06/25

On Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, a terrorist at St Elias Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood of Damascus killed at least 22 worshippers and injured 63. Why is martyrdom prominent in the life of the church, and what can we learn from it

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Answering the Claims of a Former Priest

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2025/06/18

Fr. Thomas is joined by Joshua Sherman as they respond to objections to the Orthodox Christian faith made by the former Orthodox priest, Joshua Schooping.

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Charismatic Chaos vs the Spirit of Peace

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2025/06/11

Many non-Orthodox churches are appealing to emotion by using charismatic forms and expressions. What's the Orthodox view of things like speaking in tongues, faith healing, and prophetic words of knowledge?

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Why People Leave the Orthodox Church (and What to Do...

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2025/06/04

Even with the increased number of people entering the Orthodox Church, some individuals abandon the faith. What are the reasons people consider leaving, and how can we respond?

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Why We Don't Accept Cremation

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2025/05/28

Orthodox Christianity does not permit the cremation of Orthodox believers. Why is the burning of the bodies of departed Orthodox Christians wrong? Fr. Tom examines this practice from a scriptural and patristic perspective.

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The Mysterious, Misinformed Mahdi

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2025/05/21

Egyptian-American Abdullah Hashem claims that he has been sent by God as the Advocate (parakletos) [Holy Spirit?] promised by Jesus. What should Orthodox Christians make of these false claims? Let’s consult the Scriptures and the Fathers.

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Evaluating the Western Salvation Wars

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/05/14

Are Protestant and Roman Catholic thinkers inching toward Orthodox Christianity? Fr Thomas is joined by special guest, Joshua Sherman, as they address the proposals made in the book, Beyond the Salvation Wars, and the responses to it.

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Why Resurrection?

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/05/02

The Resurrection of Christ is the central doctrine of the Christian faith. What happens if you get it wrong?

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Orthodox Reflections on the Roman Papacy and...

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/04/23

Fr. Tom offers a reflection on the Pope's recent passing, and on the office of the papacy from an Orthodox perspective.

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Did God Die on the Cross?

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/04/09

What happened on the cross, and after Jesus died on the cross? What do we know about the period of time between the crucifixion and the resurrection? Fr. Tom will discuss these questions in preparation for Holy Week.

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Is the Eucharist a Sacrifice?

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/04/02

Some Protestants say that the offering of sacrifices ceased at the cross. Others say that Jesus is sacrificed again and again. What's the truth about the Eucharist and sacrifice?

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Is the Use of English in Liturgy Xenophobic?

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/03/26

A recent essay suggested that the evolution to English as the prevailing Liturgical language in Orthodox parishes in America, "intentionally or accidentally, contributed to xenophobia" in the United States. What's the Orthodox tradition when it comes to liturgical language?

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The Legacy of Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/03/19

March 18 marks the 10th anniversary of the falling asleep of Fr Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St Vladimir's Seminary, author of numerous books, and popular speaker and podcaster. Join us as we look at the legacy of one of America's most impactful Orthodox teachers.

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Penal Substitutionary Atonement and Orthodoxy

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/03/12

What's the truth about Penal Substitutionary Atonement according to the Scriptures and expounded by the Fathers?

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I Don't Get, "He Gets Us."

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/02/26

The "He Gets Us" campaign is a billion dollar ad blitz, presenting Jesus as a palatable everyman who is nice, very nice. Is that a problem?

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Do All Dogs Really Go to Heaven?

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/02/19

Our pets are beloved household companions. What does Orthodox Christianity teach about animals and the Kingdom of God?

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The Poison of the Trans Ideology

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/02/13

How did the idea of gender transitioning become so commonplace in our time, and what is the Orthodox Church's teaching on gender? Fr. Tom takes on this topic of much discussion this week.

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Does Orthodoxy Allow Three Marriages?

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/02/04

Is the Orthodox Church too permissive when it comes to divorce and remarriage?

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Can the Famous be Faithful Christians?

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/01/29

In the advent of Kat Von D's move towards Orthodoxy, alternative rock vocalist, Lacey Sturm, discusses the surprising movement to Traditional Christianity for a growing number of non-traditional performing artists and personalities.

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SPECIAL ADDITION: Remembering +Archbishop Anastasios

Ancient Faith Today Live ·

2025/01/28

We remember the life of one of the most influential Orthodox leaders of the 20th century, +Archbishop Anastasios. Through his unwavering zeal for Orthodox missions, he was a profound example of faithfulness and love for the entire world. Missionary Nathan Hoppe joins Fr. Tom as a guest. Memory Eternal!

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