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Fr. Tom Soroka, and Ancient Faith Ministries

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Tuesday · length unknown
Young Women Are Leaving the Occult
In a follow-up to "The Occult's Death Grip on Young Women"—one of the most contentious episodes of AFT—Fr. Tom reviews the stories of young women who were deeply involved in the occult but have since given their lives to Christ in the Orthodox Christian Faith. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
August 25 · length unknown
The Sad History of Orthodoxy in Early 20th Century America
Father Tom examines the history, leaders, and events of Orthodoxy in early 20th century America. From the Bolshevik revolution decimating Orthodox leadership to the arrival of Orthodox bishops in the US from overseas, which established new structures, a perfect storm unfolds. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
August 18 · length unknown
You Are Gods
What does this enigmatic phrase from Psalm 81/82 mean, that we are gods? Isn't this the ancient lie told to Eve in the Garden of Eden? Fr. Tom unpacks these important concepts. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
August 5 · length unknown
More OrthoFakes
Father Tom continues to expose groups who claim to be Orthodox but are fake groups with no connection to the ancient canonical Orthodox Church. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
July 21 · length unknown
Poser Orthodox
There are numerous groups that claim to be a part of the legitimate Orthodox Church but in reality are not. They use spurious claims of apostolic succession. They prey on the unsuspecting. A few groups are promoting themselves online today. Fr. Tom discusses the problem. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
July 14 · length unknown
Vernacular Truth: Lessons from the New World for the Ancient Lands
In the long history of the Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy in the West is relatively young. Yet, there are important truths that can be learned from the struggle to plant, maintain, and grow Orthodoxy in Western lands. Fr. Tom unpacks these important reminders. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
July 7 · length unknown
Traditional Chaos: The Vatican vs. The SSPX
Is today's "Traditional Catholicism" the answer to Rome's problems? Fr. Tom looks at the various groups that have distanced themselves from Rome while still claiming to be Roman Catholic. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
July 1 · length unknown
Evangelist to the Orthodox?
John Diacos is an Australian of Greek heritage and a former Orthodox Christian. He leads a ministry called "Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy," convinced that the Orthodox Church does not proclaim the "biblical gospel." Fr. Tom interviews him live. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
June 23 · length unknown
Synergy: Faith and Works in Orthodoxy
In part two of our discussion of justification, Fr. Tom examines faith and works in the life of a Christian believer according to the teachings of St. John Cassian, the great champion of the Orthodox view of faith and works, who balanced the extreme teachings of Pelagius and St. Augustine. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
June 16 · length unknown
The Mystery of the Apocalypse
The last book of the Bible, the Revelation of St. John, is by far the most misinterpreted and often, misunderstood book of the Bible. Why do we not read it i in our liturgical services? How is it interpreted? Join us as we peer into Revelation. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...
June 9 · length unknown
Beyond Imputation: Justification in Orthodoxy
Justification by faith alone is the cornerstone of Protestant theology. But is justification only a legal ruling by God or is there something more? We will compare the various Protestant views of justification to the Orthodox understanding.
June 2 · length unknown
The Truth About the Aerial Toll-Houses
PARENTAL ADVISORY: This episode may contain content disturbing to some audiences. No teaching has engendered more controversy within Orthodoxy in the past 40 years than the Aerial Toll-Houses. Popularized by the book, "The Soul After Death," published in 1980 by Fr. Seraphim Rose, the teaching has become a contentious matter between sincere believers.
May 26 · length unknown
Does Orthodoxy Promote Nominalism?
Online detractors of Orthodox Christianity accuse Orthodox Christianity of producing nominal Christians. Is Orthodoxy created to subvert deep faith in God? What should Christian faithfulness to Christ look like? We bring the receipts to disprove this slander.
May 20 · length unknown
The Assurance of Salvation
What does it mean to be saved? What is salvation and how to we attain it? Fr Tom gives clear, traditional Orthodox teachings from the scriptures as taught by the Fathers.
May 12 · length unknown
Do We Need the Saints?
What does the Church teach about the intercession of the Saints? Can they really hear our pleas to them? Are the Saints dead or alive? Fr Tom gives the clear, traditional Orthodox teaching from the scriptures.
May 5 · length unknown
Evangelizing the Orthodox?
An Australian based Protestant ministry called "Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy" led by a former Greek Orthodox adherent claims that Orthodox Christians are "led away" from the Gospel because it's "obscured by other things." Fr. Tom responds with the truth of the matter.
April 28 · length unknown
What Being Disillusioned Really Means
Former Orthodox priest Joshua Schooping makes more baseless claims against the Orthodox Christian faith in his latest interview. Fr Tom responds to every point.
April 21 · length unknown
Does the Church Exist in Two Modes?
The Orthodox Observer (GOA) published a provocative article noting the polarity between "cradle and convert," "evangelism and ethnicity," positing that this is "a tension as ancient as the Orthodox Church." Father Tom responds from an historical and Biblical perspective.
April 15 · length unknown
Canterbury's Collapse
The Church of England's election of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury has further fractured the Anglican communion. Fr. Thomas gives commentary on the influence of post-modernism within Anglicanism.
April 7 · length unknown
Do the Holy Week Hymns Teach PSA?
In a follow-up to previous episodes on an Orthodox Christian response to Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA), Fr Thomas leads us through a deep-dive into the services of Holy Week. Is the Church teaching us that the Father is punishing His Son in the crucifixion?

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