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Author: Fr. Tom Soroka, and Ancient Faith Ministries

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Fr. Thomas Soroka interviews guests on the pressing current issues that affect Christians of all creeds and traditions. Live on Tuesdays at 8:00pm Central/9:00pm Eastern.
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The 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?
Euthanasia: The Mercy Trap

Euthanasia: The Mercy Trap

2026-02-2501:15:35

While 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?
The 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.
Pastor 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.
Fr. 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?
Rhett McLaughlin fueled the the deconstruction movement, destroying people's faith in Christ. Now he says he has the answer to save Christianity.
Pastor 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.
Director 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.
Both 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?
The Church frequently refers to the Holy Fathers, both in the services and in her theology. Why is this contribution of the patristic period so crucial to the Church's life?
Fr. Thomas answers a recent video published by New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman. We'll also have an opportunity to answer your questions on any subject.
Mary in Prophecy

Mary in Prophecy

2025-12-1701:08:39

When we think of Old Testament prophecy, we usually think of Jesus' fulfillment of Messianic prophecies. But Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God, is also prophesied in key portions of the Old Testament.
What is Heaven and Hell?

What is Heaven and Hell?

2025-12-1001:05:44

The nature of heaven and hell according to the Orthodox Tradition.
Why is Ecumenism Rebooting?

Why is Ecumenism Rebooting?

2025-12-0301:16:39

We'll cover the Roman Papal visit to the Patriarchate of Constantinople and discuss the upcoming Rebooting Ecumenism conference in England by Orthodox scholars.
The growth of Islam in Western countries like the US and UK is rapidly changing the public square. From elected Muslim civic leaders to cities permitting the public broadcast of the Islamic call to prayer, is the West's Christian heritage at risk?
Fr. Thomas reviews the recent Vatican document on Mary, which seems to reverse course on some commonly held Roman Catholic teachings.
Fr. Thomas responds to Samuel Farag's continued false claims against Orthodox Christianity regarding authority and his own cited motivations.
Social media has become a common way to promote Christianity, and much of it isn't very good. Fr. Tom responds to some of TikTok's worst takes on Christianity.
500 years after the Protestant Reformation, the doctrine of sola scriptura continues to shackle the mindset of Evangelicals, locking them into distorted doctrines and practices. What is the weakness of sola scriptura, and how does Orthodox Christianity view the Bible?
Thousands 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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The Haunted Wood Booger

The bitterness and unforgiving heart of the orthodox church is the reason why orthodoxy is small. its hypocritical of the teachings of Christ. Rome has apologize and yet the orthodox never even acknowledge its own sins.

Dec 3rd
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Joseph Bowman

Deuteronomy 4:14, not Exodus is where no form mentioned

Oct 29th
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