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Buddhism and Orthodoxy

Kevin and his guests Fr. Brendan Pelphrey (GOA), an ex-missionary in Asia who has had dialogue with the Dalai Lama, and R. Todd Godwin, ex-Buddhist and Orthodox Christian, discuss the attractions of Buddhism, as well as its key teachings and practices, in comparison with and in contrast to those of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

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Maaloula Nuns Freed!

In breaking news, Kevin Allen speaks with Samuel Noble who edits the Arab Orthodoxy blog site and who is an expert on Arab Orthodox matters, regarding reports that the kidnapped nuns of Maaloula and St. Thekla Monastery have been freed. The situation is very fluid but confirmation has been received of their release.

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Papal Reformation and the Great Schism

On a new "Paradise and Utopia," Fr. John Strickland, a professor of history at Saint Katherine Orthodox College, discusses the spiritual decline of the church in the West and the attempt to reform this degradation.

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Orthodoxy, Truth, and World Religions (Jn 1:43-51)

On the first Sunday of Lent, we celebrate the triumph of Orthodoxy over the icon smashers. Fr. Tom Soroka gives us some straight talk about the Orthodox Christian faith, the nature of truth, and our relationship with world religions.

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OCF Real Break Reports - 2014

Once again, Ancient Faith Radio and Orthodox Christian Fellowship have teamed up to bring you reports from Real Break. Hear about college students using their spring break to make a difference in shelters, homeless communities, impoverished countries, and other locations where the love of Christ can be extended. Here is the first report in 2014 from Honduras.

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The Cambridge Orthodox Forum - Video Edition

Ancient Faith Radio, together with the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, located in the university city of Cambridge, England, is pleased to present this selection of video lectures delivered by distinguished scholars for the Institute’s degree course. Click on the image to the left to see Metropolitan Kallistos Ware speak on St. Gregory of Nyssa for IOCS Community Day.
Orthodox Christianity and Buddhism

On the next "Ancient Faith Today" (3/9), Fr. Brendan Pelphrey and R. Todd Godwin will discuss the key teachings and practices of Buddhism in comparison with and in contrast to those of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Listen to a brief preview here and then tune in to Ancient Faith Talk at 8/7c.

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