Faith Encouraged Live

Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff from Orthodox Natural Church Development joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about making your parish welcoming to guests. Click on the attachment above to see the photos of the Welcome Kit referenced in the show.

Fr. Barnabas opens the lines tonight to talk about the use of media to spread the Orthodox Faith. Is it "anything goes?" or or there pitfalls?

Fr. Barnabas speaks with Fr. Jim Kordaris, Director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism for the GOA and Thomaida Hudanish, Assistant Director of C.O.M.E - the Commission for Orthodox Evangelism in San Francisco. They give information about the upcoming Bringing Orthodoxy to America Conference in Portland. They also take listener calls on the subject of evangelism.

The Rev. Dr. Nicholas and Presbytera and Psychologist Dr. Roxanne Louh join Fr. Barnabas to talk about the role of psychology in understanding ourselves as Orthodox Christians.

Speaking in tongues, slain in the spirit, the second blessing - all terms familiar to a continuing and growing movement in Christianity that some call a 4th major section of the Christian landscape. Fr. Barnabas is a former pentecostal pastor and knows this community well. Also joining Fr. Barnabas for a section of the program is Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, author of the current and soon expanded book Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy.

How do we as Orthodox parents keep our children in the Church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the Church from birth onward—in the parish and also at home. Fr. Barnabas welcomes Elissa Bjeletich and Caleb Shoemaker, authors of "Blueprints for the Little Church."

Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the growing problem of Euthanasia in our society.

Fr. John Strickland and Fr. Seraphim Holland join Fr. Barnabas to look at the classic work of St. John Cilmacus on this 4th Sunday of Great Lent.

Fr. Barnabas welcomes researcher Alexei Krindatch as well as Abbess Mother Christophora to talk about monasticism. What is important about our monasteries and what do you need to know before you visit?

Fr. Barnabas helps us enter the season of Great Lent with the right attitude and with good strength for the journey.

Subdeacon Adam Lowell Roberts joins Fr. Barnabas to talk about the importance of finding an Orthodox mate. Subdeacon Adam is the founder of Orthodox and Single, and Orthodox web site designed to help Orthodox singles find each other.

Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou rejoins Fr. Barnabas for tonight's topic. What is the history and theology of Islam, and how does the Orthodox Christian faith compare?

A subject near and dear to the heart of Fr. Barnabas and Ancient Faith Radio is evangelism. What do we mean in the Orthodox Church when we use that term? Fr. Barnabas and his callers tackle this question on tonight's episode.

Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith joins Fr. Barnabas on this last show of 2015 to discuss the alarming societal attitudes toward the value of a human life.

Fr. Barnabas Powell's special guest tonight is Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta, GA. Why is the true identify of Christ so important? Seven listeners called in to join the conversation.

A lively program tonight on a variety of subjects including "once saved, always saved", Syrian refugees, Catholics considering Orthodoxy, and a Baptist Pastor call! Well worth 90 minutes of your time!

Fr. Moses Berry joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss his journey to Orthodoxy as the great grandson of a slave. What does Orthodox Christianity offer to the African American today? Learn more about Fr. Moses and a documentary film being produced called Hard Promise to Keep.

Fr. Michael Gillis is the guest tonight as the subject of prayer is explored. How do we establish a rhythm of prayer? What do written prayers say about our prayers from the heart? Some very practical insight for anyone interested in a more consistent prayer life.

Dr. Kyriaki Fitzgerald from Holy Cross Seminary joins Fr. Barnabas to explore the meaning of Theosis in the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Tom Soroka and AFR listener Tad Singleton join Fr. Barnabas to talk about proper adornment as an Orthodox Christian including the topic of head coverings. We thank Tad for suggesting the topic!