en-us Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:57:43 +0000 2010-06-01T23:05:42+00:00 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:57:43 +0000 http://www.ancientfaith.com/collections/fasting Whether it’s Great Lent, Nativity, Dormition, or the Apostle’s fast, we all need help coping with good attitudes.  Here is a helpful collection of podcasts and talks about fasting. en-us Conciliar Media Ministries & Program Author , orthodox, church, ancientfaith, christian Religion & Spirituality/Christianity feeds@ancientfaith.comAncient Faith Radio Ancient Faith Radio no orthodox, church, ancientfaith, christian A Special Collection of audio content from Ancient Faith Radio http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/forgiveness_and_the_great_fast_matthew_614_21 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/sermonsatstnicholas/forgiveness_and_the_great_fast_matthew_614_21#9564 On the day before the beginning of Great Lent, the Church teaches us that our journey of repentance begins with offering forgiveness. Fr Tom reminds us that forgiveness is the essential action to grow in the likeness of God, because it is what He freely offers to us. (Forty-first Sunday after Pentecost - Forgiveness Sunday) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:00:10 +0000 2011-03-08T04:00:10+00:00 12:44 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/voicefromisles/why_do_we_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/voicefromisles/why_do_we_fast#9557 When did fasting begin? Did Jesus start the whole thing off? The righteous and the repentant fasted in the Old Testament. Well, what about Abraham then? The fact is, humankind was taught to fast right from the very beginning, in the Garden of Eden. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:54:51 +0000 2011-03-07T14:54:51+00:00 12:56 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/wheatwineoil/strength http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/strength#4345 Martha discusses the importance of fasting within the context of a community. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:25:26 +0000 2009-04-02T05:25:26+00:00 13:40 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/wheatwineoil/food_temptations http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/food_temptations#4208 Being grouchy and irritable from hunger is not the only food-related sin to avoid during Great Lent. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:17:13 +0000 2009-03-18T22:17:13+00:00 9:25 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/wheatwineoil/surviving_the_season_-_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/surviving_the_season_-_part_2#3312 Today Martha shares her reflections on seasonal citrus, St Nicholas and the classic dish Salmon Coulibiac. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:04:17 +0000 2008-12-11T08:04:17+00:00 7:48 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/wheatwineoil/surviving_the_season http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/surviving_the_season#3078 The Nativity fast begins soon and the "season" gets started. Martha has some helpful insight for all of us as we prepare our hearts and our homes for the coming of Christ. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:37:22 +0000 2008-11-11T22:37:22+00:00 8:58 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/wheatwineoil/beyond_pasta_and_tomato_sauce http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/beyond_pasta_and_tomato_sauce#1725 Join Martha for a couple of anecdotes, more tips to simplify your Lenten meals and words from the Lenten Triodion. (15:40) Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:45:01 +0000 2008-04-04T17:45:01+00:00 15:40 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/wheatwineoil/todays_special_good_attitude http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/wheatwineoil/todays_special_good_attitude#1606 Join Martha this week for some practical tips to help with your Lenten meals. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:35:01 +0000 2008-03-15T17:35:01+00:00 12:09 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_2#7137 Matthew concludes his short series, examining the final two pillars-- prayer and alms-giving-- with special emphasis on the former. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:52:29 +0000 2010-04-01T23:52:29+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/pilgrims/pillars_of_the_fast_-_part_1#7089 In this short series, Matthew examines the three "pillars" of Great Lent and uncovers the essence of love and unity that are inherent in each. He begins with Fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:22:18 +0000 2010-03-25T00:22:18+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_2_-dorm_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ocf/lenten_podcast_2_-dorm_fasting#7016 Today, we continue our Lenten programming with tips on how to survive the Fast if you live on campus. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:48:52 +0000 2010-03-16T16:48:52+00:00 17:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/frederica/the_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/frederica/the_fast#6825 Frederica reflects on fasting and the rigor involved in all ascetic practices. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:21:49 +0000 2010-02-20T20:21:49+00:00 25:01 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/holyfathers/st._john_chrysostom_on_the_charity_of_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/holyfathers/st._john_chrysostom_on_the_charity_of_fasting#6200 In this week’s broadcast, Fr. Dcn. Matthew offers a reflection on a selection of sayings of St John Chrysostom on the pastoral nature of fasting as an act of charity. In what sense does our fast minister to our neighbor? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:11:44 +0000 2009-11-24T02:11:44+00:00 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/recall/how_can_you_develop_self-control_through_fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/how_can_you_develop_self-control_through_fasting#5818 In this episode, Jason looks at how fasting can help you develop self-control. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with a quotation from St. Photios the Great on the benefits of fasting, by visiting the re/CALL website. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:29:38 +0000 2009-10-01T18:29:38+00:00 7:29 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/hopko/the_apostles_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/the_apostles_fast#4947 What is this current fasting period all about? We reach back into the archives and re-introduce this helpful teaching from Fr. Tom originally given last year. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:26:47 +0000 2009-06-16T14:26:47+00:00 22:29 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_5_on_mod http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_5_on_mod#4282 Jeannie reads excerpts from St. John Chrysostom's homily #10. Here we learn that fasting in itself is not a virtue; thus, not fasting is not a sin, provided we compensate for it in some way with other spiritual works. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:00:27 +0000 2009-03-25T02:00:27+00:00 19:27 http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_1_on_fas http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/episodes/dr._jeannie_constantinou_-_chrysostoms_lenten_lessons_from_genesis_1_on_fas#4164 The first commandment God ever gave was to fast. Via the insights of St. John Chrysostom, Jeannie explains how fasting leaves the faculty of "reason" nimble. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:43:34 +0000 2009-03-13T00:43:34+00:00 19:59 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/freeman/why_we_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/freeman/why_we_fast#4053 Fr. Stephen looks at the deeper meaning of fasting and its true place in our Christian life. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:38:19 +0000 2009-03-01T06:38:19+00:00 10:37 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_2 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_2#2965 Dn. Michael continues his study on Fasting in an age of self gratification and excess. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:55:34 +0000 2008-10-31T21:55:34+00:00 24:57 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_1 http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/eastwest/fasting_what_and_why_part_1#2913 It can seem sometimes that if we are not fasting, we are preparing to fast in the Orthodox Church. In part 1 Dn. Michael helps understand why we fast. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:26:53 +0000 2008-10-25T03:26:53+00:00 28:55 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/carlton/fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/fasting#2730 Wednesdays and Fridays are fast days for Orthodox Christians. But, why do we observe this and what spiritual benefit is there? Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:47:58 +0000 2008-09-22T04:47:58+00:00 8:56 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/recall/why_should_you_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/recall/why_should_you_fast#2456 In this episode, Jason looks at reasons for engaging in the spiritual discipline of fasting. You can also download a free "re/CALL This!" graphic for this episode, with passages from Holy Scripture with occasions on which early followers of God fasted, by visiting the re/CALL website. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:02:43 +0000 2008-08-07T19:02:43+00:00 9:47 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/hopko/fasting http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/fasting#2144 With the Apostles' fast at hand, Fr. Thomas reflects on the practice and rules for fasting. Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:00 +0000 2008-06-23T03:00:00+00:00 22:29 http://www.ancientfaith.com//podcasts/ourlife/the_nativity_fast http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/ourlife/the_nativity_fast#3722 Orthodox, Religion, Christian, Spirituality, Prayer, Liturgy Mon, 22 Nov 2004 09:49:00 +0000 2004-11-22T09:49:00+00:00 47:11