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Ancient Faith Presents
Hosted by Melanie DeRenzo, and Ancient Faith Ministries · EN
Special features from Ancient Faith Radio
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Elizabeth: Princess, Abbess, Saint
2w agoTap to summarizeMelanie interviews Dr. Mary Ford and Ruth Sanderson, author and illustrator of Ancient Faith Kids' newest publication: Elizabeth: Princess, Abbess, Saint. They discuss the life of St. Elizabeth and how this beautiful book came to be. Find the book here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/elizabeth-princess-abbess-saint/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Transcribe →The Orthodox Ministry to Support Clergy Wives
2w agoTap to summarizeMelanie interviews Mka. Carrie Foley, Director of the Clergy Wives Ministry of the OCA. They talk about the ministry's history and outreach, and discuss the importance of supporting our parishes' clergy wives. More information can be found at their website: opl.oca.org/programs/clergy-wives-ministry. 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Meet Mka. Carrie Foley 3:56 - What is the Clergy Wives Ministry? 11:22 - How the ministry began 14:33 - The maturation of Orthodoxy in North America 18:16 - Is the need for clergy family support greater now? 24:35 - Supporting the work that happens behind the scenes 27:27 - The Clergy Wives Retreat 37:34 - Final thoughts 40:41 - Outro Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Transcribe →"Blinded by Rage" with Fr. Ted Pulcini
May 22Tap to summarizeMelanie interviews Fr. Ted Pulcini, co-author of Ancient Faith’s new publication, Blinded by Rage: How Anger Keeps Us from Seeing God. They discuss the timely nature of the book, the dangers of anger, and the Orthodox antidote. Find "Blinded by Rage" here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/blinded-by-rage-how-anger-keeps-us-from-seeing-god/ 0:00 - Introduction 1:31 - Fr. Ted's background 8:50 - Motivation to write "Blinded by Rage" 14:49 - Working with Oswin (John) Craton 16:40 - The teaching on anger from the Scriptures 24:36 - The teaching on anger from Church Fathers 33:44 - The dangers of angry religion 41:30 - Is anger more prevalent in today's world? 44:00 - How is anger uniquely dangerous as a passion? 45:50 - What is the antidote to anger? 49:13 - Most important takeaway from the book? Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Transcribe →The Project Mexico Ministry (w/ Dennis Awad)
May 15Tap to summarizeMelanie interviews Dennis Awad, chairman of the board of Project Mexico. Project Mexico is an Orthodox ministry that builds homes for impoverished families in Mexico, as well as caring for children through St. Innocent Orphanage and Casa Cuna Infant Orphanage. Melanie and Dennis discuss the ministry's history, outreach, and goals for the future. Learn more about the ministry: https://www.projectmexico.org/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Transcribe →The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe
May 1Tap to summarizeMelanie interviews The Rev. Dr. Jacob Siemens, Principal at The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe. They discuss the school's mission, history, and programs. The school has just opened and is accepting undergraduate students from around the world.
Transcribe →A Special Interview with Metropolitan Saba
Apr 24Tap to summarizeMelanie interviews His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America. They discuss his life story from his autobiography, A Life Testimony, and address the unique challenges and blessings of the recent influx of converts to the Church. Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Transcribe →The Sankt Ignatios College (Orthodox School in Sweden)
Apr 17Tap to summarizeMelanie interviews Dr. Grant White, a senior lecturer at the Sankt Ignatios College in Sweden. Sankt Ignatios is an inter-Orthodox graduate school that teaches the different Orthodox traditions and participates in interfaith dialogues. It is currently the only Orthodox institution in the world to offer education in the Byzantine, Coptic, Syriac, and Tewahedo traditions.
Transcribe →The St. Constantine School and Its Mission to Provide a Classical, Orthodox Education
Apr 10Tap to summarizeMelanie interviews Dr. John Mark Reynolds and Anne Marie McCollum of the Saint Constantine School, a college preparatory school with several locations in the US. They discuss the school’s mission and focus, along with highlighting the newest branch in Middle Tennessee. Learn more about the St. Constantine School: https://www.saintconstantine.org/
Transcribe →The Order of Saint Ignatius: Its History, Structure, and Mission
Mar 20Tap to summarizeIn 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 within the Orthodox Church.
Transcribe →Let's Build our Church (w/ Nicholas Malara)
Mar 6Tap to summarizeYou can find "Let's Build our Church" and more information here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/
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