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Ancient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveWill All be Saved? Examining Universalism and the Last JudgementFr. Tom Soroka and John Maddex will dive into the topic of Universalism and speak with Orthodox panelists who fall into one of three categories: Confident Universalists, Hopeful Universalists, and those who say Universalism was condemned as a heresy. We read in Scripture that God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). But we also read that It is appointed unto man once to die, and after that comes the judgment (Hebrews 9:27). There are those who claim that, since Christ died for all, we can be assured that all will indeed be saved and not face eternal condemnation. This...2024-07-1700 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe Orthodox Deaconess: Examining the Call for Restoration⁠The story of the Orthodox Deaconess is largely unknown today. When did they exist, and what was their function? In recent decades, there has been a call for restoring the female diaconate, causing no small debate between Orthodox proponents and opponents.⁠ In the first special edition of Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Tom Soroka and John Maddex take a deep dive into the topic with a full-length audio documentary, which will feature scholarly experts from both sides of the issue and reflect upon the views shared and what we can conclude about the Church’s wisdom on this issue today.2024-01-3100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasHow to be Fully HumanFr. Tom discusses the uncleanliness of humanity, the image God made us in, and maintaining our true selves.2022-12-1400 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasGodliness With ContentmentListen as Fr. Tom discusses what it means to invest in the Kingdom of God2022-11-2100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWhat is Eternal Life?When we discuss Eternal Life, do we think primarily of being a good enough person so that we can get to Heaven? When does Eternal Life begin? Listen as Fr. Tom calls us to focus on becoming like Christ here and now.2022-11-1500 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasMoral Therapeutic DeismFr. Tom discusses the false ideas surrounding religion today and how one truly comes to know Christ in the Church.2022-11-0700 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWho Do You Belong To?Fr. Tom discusses the reality of spiritual warfare and the deep need to, daily, subjugate our will to Christ.2022-10-3100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasLife ParadoxicalWe've all heard the saying "paradoxy is Orthodoxy". Fr. Tom discusses the path to salvation found by embracing the paradoxy of life and choosing to bear our cross.2022-10-2700 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasTransformation and GrowthFr. Tom discusses how the Christian life consists of personal transformation and a deep urgency to bring others into the fold.2022-10-2500 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasChurch GrowthFr. Tom discusses how God makes the Church for growth . . . and not just numerical growth.2022-10-2000 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasImages & IdolsFr. Tom discusses St. Paul's exhortation to have nothing to do with idols. Idols bring a communion of death, while the Divine Image of God destroys death and brings life.2022-10-1100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Marriage SupperListen as Fr. Tom discusses how active participation in the life of the Church now gives us a foretaste of the inheritance that awaits us in eternity.2022-10-0400 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWhy Should I Be Like God?Listen as Fr. Tom discusses what it means to be truly human and why we can't settle for being anything less.2022-10-0200 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Commandments and CommunionThere is a prevalent view that religion is all about "being a good person" or completing a checklist of commandments. Fr. Tom shows us that the problem isn't the commandments themselves, but rather using them as a means to an end. What we really need is communion - with God and with one another.2022-09-0700 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasOrderListen as Fr. Tom discusses the foundations of an authentic Christian community founded on forgiveness, love, and mercy.2022-08-3100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasAuthorityOur society is ripe with anti-authority sentiments such as "dismantle the patriarchy", but how should Christians respond? Listen as Fr. Tom shares Christ's vision for authority and why it's both good and necessary.2022-08-3000 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasAnxietyWe all have fears, worries, and anxieties - but, what do we do with them? Fr. Tom focuses on the Existing One and what that means for the difficulties of life.2022-08-1500 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasOneFr. Tom discusses the unifying faith of Holy Orthodoxy2022-08-0900 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWhere Our Treasure IsComparing how we invest in bodily health over spiritual health, Fr. Tom exhorts us to remember that it's possible to enter Hell while physically healthy and possible to enter Heaven broken. It is only in Heaven that we will find eternal healing.2022-07-2900 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasPandemoniumIn this time of chaos and pandemonium, to what - and to whom - will we turn for truth and guidance? The news? Politicians? YouTube? Listen as Fr. Tom calls us back to the Word of God.2022-07-1200 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasPurpose & PowerThe purpose of the Christian life is to become fishers of men, but the power to do so can only be found through Christ, in the Church. Listen as Fr. Tom calls us to build the Church like the Saints of North America!2022-07-0100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasA Call to DiscipleshipOn the Sunday of All Saints, Fr. Tom reminds us that our sainthood can only be achieved through dying to the world and pursuing a life of true discipleship in the bosom of the Church.2022-06-2100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasDead ReligionAs we celebrate Pentecost, Fr. Tom discusses what "dead religion" really is - ritual and form devoid of power. The descent of the Holy Spirit allows us to partake of the world-changing power of Christ but only if we thirst for it, only if we draw deeply from the well of the Church.2022-06-1400 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWhat Is He Doing Now?As we move from Pascha to the Ascension towards Pentecost, Fr. Tom discusses Christ's role as our eternal priest and sacrifice and what true unity looks like.2022-06-0700 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasDarkness & LightOn the Sunday of the Blind Man, Fr. Tom discusses what it means to walk in darkness and in the light, and how we must have the truth born in us by being made a new creation in Christ.2022-05-3100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Spirit & The TruthOn the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, Fr. Tom reminds us of the deep human need for Truth and how the Holy Spirit guides us into that truth, both in belief and in worship.2022-05-2400 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Promise of PersistingListen as Fr. Tom reminds us that the promise of eternal life is tied to the commandment to persist until the very end.2022-05-1600 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Angels Who Serve GodOn the Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing women, Fr. Tom draws many parallels between the servants of God, the Angels, the women to whom the resurrection was revealed, and our ever-serving mothers.2022-05-1100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Eternal Eighth DayListen as Fr. Tom unpacks the overflowing implications of Pascha - the eternal eighth day, the resurrected body, and St. Thomas.2022-05-1000 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasVictory, Value, and VolitionListen as Fr. Tom shows the many facets of what Palm Sunday means for us who seek to put Christ first.2022-04-2000 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasExtreme HumilityAs we inch closer to Holy Week, Fr. Tom recenters us on Christ and His humble death's effect on our humanity2022-04-1300 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Upside of Being DownFr. Tom reminds us that the spiritual life is full of ups and downs, but the downs are a provision from God for our salvation.2022-04-0800 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Violence of FaithFr. Tom reminds us that the Cross - both the Cross of Christ and the personal crosses we're called to carry - are the source of our salvation.2022-03-2900 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasCome and SeeIn this back-to-basics message, Fr. Tom reminds us that the real triumph of Orthodoxy begins with being a true follower of Christ.2022-03-1500 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasSpring CleaningListen as Fr. Tom encourages us to take full advantage of the call to forgiveness.2022-03-1500 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Beauty of Our JudgementThe Gospel reading of the Last Judgement can bring incredible fear and awe; however, as Fr. Tom reminds us, it should also be a great source of consolation!2022-03-0100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Tears of the ProdigalOn the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Tom shows us how the love of the Father embraces us in all of our filth. The only washing required is that of our own tears.2022-02-2300 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasLighten the Load with HumilityCalling upon commentary from St. John Chrysostom on the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee, Fr. Tom spurs us on to win the race by lightening our spiritual chariots with humility.2022-02-1700 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasToday Salvation Has Come To This HouseAs we approach the Great Lenten season, we first hear about Zacchaeus. Fr. Tom reminds us that the same message harkening to Zacchaeus to hasten and come down to receive Christ is being spoken to us now.2022-02-0800 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWhen God's Answer is SilenceEveryone has encountered long periods of suffering and grief. How do we engage these times in a manner that is beneficial to our spiritual life? How do we develop patient endurance? Listen as Fr. Tom brings this encouraging message of hope in Christ.2022-01-3100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasReal EyesAs we read about the healing of the blind man, Fr. Tom implores us to always see ourselves, the Church, and - most importantly - Christ with new, spiritual eyes.2022-01-2700 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Cost of Following ChristIn this convicting message, Fr. Tom shows us that following Christ can - and will - cost us everything; however, we are promised so much more here and in the world to come.2022-01-1900 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasRedemption Brings PerfectionAs the celebration of Theophany continues, Fr. Tom shows us that all of Christ's redemptive work is set forth to build the Church and bring us to perfection.2022-01-1900 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Mystery of TimeListen as Fr. Tom explains how Christ completely shatters our concept of time!2022-01-1400 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWe Are Spiritual AND ReligiousListen as Fr. Tom reminds us that, to fully worship God, we need both our souls and our bodies.2021-12-3000 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Light That ShinesFr. Tom greets us on the blessed feast of the Nativity to remind us that only in the light of Christ can we find true fulfillment.2021-12-2800 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasDon't Look Down!As we work our way through the Nativity Fast, Fr. Tom cautions us not to get bogged down in earthly matters, but to embrace our healing in the incarnate Christ.2021-12-1500 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasResponding to RevelationListen as Fr. Tom shows from the Scriptures how the only response to the truth is to be crucified to the world.2021-12-1300 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWho Is The Good Samaritan?Often we're quick to hope that we can identify with the Good Samaritan in the Scriptures; however, Fr. Tom reminds us that Christ is always the Good Samaritan, and we are the ones broken, on the side of the road awaiting His healing.2021-12-0900 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasDemons Are Real!We all suffer and struggle in our lives, but how often do we think of the reality that the demons seek to oppress us? Listen as Fr. Tom shows clearly from the Scriptures that this is the case, and what we must do about it.2021-11-1100 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasDeath & JusticeReading the Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus, Fr. Tom urges us to remember our own death and to take heart that the final justice is God's.2021-11-1000 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasAuthenticityFr. Tom reminds us that the part of the world seeking the Truth desires authenticity and that we must remove ourselves far from compromise with the declining worldly values.2021-11-1000 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveMission to MormonsFr. Tom Soroka speaks with Fr. Justin Havens, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, about his amazing ministry to members of the LDS community.2021-10-1800 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasWhat Must We Do To Be Saved?The beauty of Orthodoxy is in its Christ-centeredness. Fr. Tom reminds us that Christ is everything and that we are only saved in and through Him; however, that doesn't mean we do nothing! Salvation comes not through easy belief-ism, but through following the command of our Lord to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him.2021-10-0700 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Key to Becoming Like GodListen as Fr. Tom urges us to become like God in our forgiveness.2021-09-0900 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Result of SinThe dark reality of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist is one that is the direct result of sin. Listen as Fr. Tom encourages us that while this life may not require such a fate, our persecutions are nothing compared to the glory which awaits us.2021-09-0600 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasHis Divinity Made Manifest In Our TrialsTying together the Gospel readings from this week and the week prior, Fr. Tom lays out the reality that the One who prays, the One who walks on water, the One who gives us Himself in the Eucharist is always present . . . especially in our trials.2021-08-2400 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasThe Dormition: Glory to Jesus Christ!Pulling from all of the scripture readings of the day, Fr. Tom shows that the doctrine of the Theotokos - and, ultimately, every doctrine of the Orthodox Church - is really about the Lord Jesus Christ.2021-08-1700 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveSt. Gregory Palamas - Essence and EnergyFr. Tom Soroka welcomes Professor Dr. David Bradshaw to discuss the teaching of St. Gregory Palamas. How are we to understand the difference between the essence and energy of God. What is uncreated grace? Listen for a clear and down to earth explanation.2021-04-0700 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveCyber SecurityWe are in a world of cyber threats, hacking, and security breaches on our personal information. What can be done? Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes a Cyber Forensic Specialist to the show.2021-02-2400 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe Ark of God: Mary and the Christian FaithWhat do Orthodox Christians believe about Mary and what role does Mary play in salvation history? Author Fr. Stephen Freeman joins Fr. Tom Soroka as they discuss "The Ark of God: Mary and the Christian Faith."2020-12-1600 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveOrthodox Creativity in FilmFr. Tom Soroka is joined by Chris Vlahonasios for a conversation about the world of Orthodox filmmaking.2020-11-2500 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveImperative Orthodox Christian Burial PracticesFr. Tom Soroka is joined by Dn. Mark Barna for a conversation on Imperative Orthodox Christian Burial Practices.2020-11-1100 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveMission to Mormons - Part 2Fr. Justin Havens, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, UT, returns to Ancient Faith Today for the second part of a fascination conversation with Fr. Tom Soroka about Fr. Justin's ministry to the LDS community.2020-10-2800 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe Blessings of AdoptionOn Ancient Faith Today Live, join Fr. Tom Soroka and his guests Stellanie Butcher and Dr. Ashley Loboda as they discuss the topic “The Blessings of Adoption.”2020-10-1400 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveMedia Bias with Terry MattinglyVeteran journalist Terry Mattingly joins Fr. Tom Soroka to explore bias in the media and the current state of the First Amendment and religious liberty in the era "fake news."2020-10-0700 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveKeeping College Students Connected to ChristOrthodox Christian Fellowship Executive Director Dn. Marek Simon joins Fr. Tom Soroka to discuss the challenge of keeping our students connected to Christ after they go on to college.2020-09-3000 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe Amazing Ministries of St. Elisabeth Convent in BelarusFr. Tom Soroka has as his special guest Sister Larysa Yerashenka. The title of their conversation is “A Catalog of Good Works: The Amazing Ministries of Saint Elisabeth Orthodox Convent in Belarus.”2020-09-2300 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveOrthodox Growth in GuatemalaTonight on Ancient Faith Today Live, Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest missionary priest Fr. John Chakos discuss the topic “The Growth of Orthodoxy in Guatemala.”2020-09-1600 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveFrom Satanism to ChristianityFr. Tom Soroka speaks with his guest James Cummings, a student at St. Sophia Seminary and a former Satanist. The title of their discussion is “Saved from Satanism.”2020-09-0900 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveWorking to Prevent AbortionFr. Thomas Soroka and his guest Joelle Sykes discuss how we can work to prevent abortion. Joelle is a board member of Vision for Life out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.2020-09-0200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe State of Orthodox PreachingFr. Tom Soroka and his guest Fr. Sergius Halvorsen, from St. Vladimir’s Seminary, discuss the topic “The State of Orthodox Preaching.”2020-08-2600 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveOrthodox Christian Ethics,  Morals, and ModernityFr. Demetrios Harper from Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY joins Fr. Tom Soroka to talk about a challenging but important topic.2020-08-1900 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveHe Must Increase. I Must Decrease.Fr. Tom Soroka and his guest Marlena Graves, author of The Way Up is Down, discuss the topic "He Must Increase, I must Decrease.”2020-08-1200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveReaching Muslims with the GospelFr. Thomas Soroka interviews Ralph Sidway, author of Facing Islam: What the Ancient Church Has to Say About the Religion of Muhammad, about how to reach Muslims with the Gospel.2020-08-0500 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveIslam: Historical Encounters and Contemporary RealitiesFr. Tom Soroka and his guest Dr. Timothy Furnish discuss the topic "Islam: Historical Encounters and Contemporary Realities.” Dr. Furnish is from Reinhardt College and has a PhD in Islamic Studies.2020-07-2900 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveHagia Sophia - An Uncertain FutureFr. Tom Soroka and his guest Deacon David-John Williams discuss the current outlook on Hagia Sophia following the Turkish government's recent decision to convert the former cathedral into a mosque.2020-07-2200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveOrigen: Ancient and Contemporary ControversiesFr. Tom Soroka welcomes Ambrose Andreano to discuss the good and the bad of early Christian apologist Origen.2020-07-1500 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveReaching Out to African AmericansFr. Tom Soroka welcomes Fr. Samuel Davis to talk about his journey to Orthodoxy as a Black American from Panama as well as our need to be intentional and welcoming to African Americans and all people of color in our communities.2020-07-0800 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveOrthodox EvangelismFr. Thomas Soroka and his guest Fr. Photius Avant discuss the topic "Orthodox Evangelism."2020-07-0100 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe State of Orthodox Music in AmericaJoin Fr. Tom Soroka and AGES Initiative's Richard Barrett for an informative conversation about the state of Orthodox music in America.2020-06-2400 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveRace Relations and Police ReformJoin Fr. Tom Soroka and guests Fr. Paul Abernathy and Fr. Raphael Barberg for a timely discussion of race relations and police reform.2020-06-1700 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveAtheists Praising Christianity?Join Fr. Tom Soroka and guest Jonathon van Maren for a fascinating conversation about atheism and Christianity.2020-06-1000 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveCoronavirus: Where Are We Now?Three months into the pandemic, Fr. Tom Soroka and Dr. Peter Pappas discuss current and possible future realities.2020-05-3000 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveCoronavirus: How Should We Respond?Join Fr. Tom Soroka and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Peter Pappas for a special edition of Ancient Faith Today as they discuss the Coronavirus, social distancing, liturgical practice, and our seniors.2020-05-3000 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe Armenian GenocideFr. Tom Soroka hosts Fr. Hratch Sargsyan for a conversation on the Armenian Genocide.2020-05-0600 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveGuiding the Church During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Metropolitan TikhonIn this special edition of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Tom Soroka hosts His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada, Orthodox Church in America.2020-05-0200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveThe Centrality of the ResurrectionFr. John Cox and Fr. Tom Soroka talk over an interesting theological question. Is there a difference between resurrection and immortality of the soul? What are the implications?2020-04-2200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveHoly Week Under QuarantineDr. Nicole Roccas and Fr. Tom Soroka talk about the reality facing us all - a Holy Week in which we are unable to attend church in person. How can we stay connected? What can we do to truly worship and to celebrate Christ's holy resurrection?2020-04-1500 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LivePsalm 90/91 and the PandemicFr. Tom Soroka speaks with biblical scholar Dr. Edith Humphrey about Psalm 90 (91) and what we can take from the comforting words in verse 3. "Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence."2020-04-1100 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveIs the Coronavirus God's Punishment?In this special edition of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Tom Soroka talks with Fr. Andrew Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young about the question many are asking. How is, or isn't, the pandemic an act of God?2020-04-0400 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveOrthodoxy in the Bible BeltFr. Tom Soroka hosted 4 guests for a fascinating conversation on the state of Orthodoxy in the American Bible Belt. Hear from Fr. Marcus Burch, Fr. Christopher Foley, Fr. Thomas Moore, and Fr. Justin Patterson as they discuss the growth of Orthodoxy in this traditionally Evangelical region.2020-04-0100 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveClassical Education and the Orthodox FaithDr. Cyril (Gary) Jenkins is involved in starting the St. Constantine School of Lehigh Valley (PA). Host Fr. Tom Soroka talks with him about the premise and value of a Classical Education and what is happening in the Orthodox world to advance this cause.2020-03-2500 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveAn Archpastoral Perspective on the CoronavirusFr. Tom Soroka welcomes His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon (Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America and Canada of the Orthodox Church in America) for a special edition of Ancient Faith Today. Metropolitan Tikhon shares his perspective on the ongoing crisis and the Church's response. Learn how he is spending his time "sheltering in place" including a special treat at the end.2020-03-2100 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LivePreparing for LentDuring this week before Great Lent, Fr. Tom Soroka welcomes newly consecrated Bishop Alexis, Bishop of Bethesda, Auxiliary to His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, to talk about Great Lent and how to enter the season of repentance with humility and joy.2020-03-1200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveChristian Persecution in EgyptWhat is the plight of our Coptic Orthodox brothers and sisters in Egypt and beyond? Fr. Tom Soroka talks with Sara Salama - attorney, co-founder, and President of Coptic Voice US.2020-02-1200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveResponding to Declining Mental HealthDr. Al Rossi joins Fr.Tom Soroka to talk about the societal factors contributing to declining mental health as well as some advice on how to respond to it.2020-01-2900 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveIs Technology Consumption Killing Us?Fr. Tom Soroka and guest Andrew Weaver talk about the effects of technology on our minds, bodies, and spirits.2020-01-2200 minAncient Faith Today LiveAncient Faith Today LiveOrthodox UnityOn the relaunch of Ancient Faith Today, Fr. Thomas Soroka interviews Dn. Peter Danilchick and Charles Ajalat about the history and future of seeking unity in the Orthodox Church.2020-01-2000 minSermons at St. NicholasSermons at St. NicholasTouching Christ (John 20:19-31)The story of the appearance of Christ to his disciples on the evening of the Resurrection, as well as eight days later, richly demonstrates the importance of gathering together on the Lord's Day - Sunday. Fr. Thomas Soroka reminds us that our gathering together allows us to experience the coming eternal kingdom here and now. (Antipascha - St Thomas Sunday)2015-06-0100 min