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Ancient Faith Today Live
Hosted by Fr. Tom Soroka, and Ancient Faith Ministries · EN
Important Conversations About Topics That Matter To Orthodox Christians
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Do you really know Isaiah 53?
Mar 4Tap to summarizeThe difference in emphasis between the Hebrew Masoretic text of Isaiah 53 and the Greek Septuagint is significant. Could this be the reason why the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement seems so out of place to Orthodox Christians?
Transcribe →Euthanasia: The Mercy Trap
Feb 25Tap to summarizeWhile over 76,000 Canadians used the MAID program (Medical Assistance in Dying) to end their life, Switzerland's Sacro (suicide) Pod is now being designed to hold couples. What is the Orthodox Christian view of medically assisted euthanasia?
Transcribe →Roman Catholic Liturgical Reform's Bitter Fruit
Feb 18Tap to summarizeThe Roman Catholic church's liturgical reforms continue to meet passionate resistance 60 years later. We'll review the state of their reforms to help us distinguish between the natural development of Orthodox liturgical practice and a destructive agenda-driven reform.
Transcribe →Refuting the Claims of @AmericanGospel on Icon Veneration (Part 2)
Feb 11Tap to summarizePastor Samuel Farag, a former Coptic Christian, has partnered with American Gospel Films to create a 10-part series, "Eastern Orthodoxy Through the Lens of Scripture." Fr Thomas will respond to their episodes against the veneration of icons.
Transcribe →Does Orthodoxy need to be Clarified?
Feb 4Tap to summarizeFr. Thomas responds to an address by Vassa Larin about the term 'Orthodox." Larin claims that misuse of basic terms like "orthodoxy," "church," and "canonicity" are causing distortion of the Faith and require further clarification. What does she mean by "reclaiming" and "clarifying" these terms?
Transcribe →Rhett Wants to Save Christianity
Jan 28Tap to summarizeRhett McLaughlin fueled the the deconstruction movement, destroying people's faith in Christ. Now he says he has the answer to save Christianity.
Transcribe →Refuting the Claims of @AmericanGospel on Icon Veneration
Jan 21Tap to summarizePastor Samuel Farag, a former Coptic Christian, has partnered with American Gospel Films to create a 10-part series, "Eastern Orthodoxy Through the Lens of Scripture." Fr Thomas will respond to their episodes against the veneration of icons.
Transcribe →Moses the Black: Desert Grace in the Streets
Jan 14Tap to summarizeDirector Yelena Popovic joins us live to discuss her latest film, Moses the Black. Set in the inner-city of Chicago, this major film brings the powerful story of the fourth century's notoriously violent thief turned saintly desert ascetic to a worldwide audience.
Transcribe →Seated at the Right Hand of the Father
Jan 7Tap to summarizeBoth the Scriptures and the Creed speak of Jesus as being seated at the right hand of the Father. Why is this small, misunderstood phrase so important?
Transcribe →I just became Orthodox! Now what?
Oct 15Tap to summarizeThousands of people are becoming Orthodox Christians. It's an amazing journey of discovery and growth. But what happens after we join? Is the journey over?
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