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Ancient Faith Presents

Melanie DeRenzo, and Ancient Faith Ministries

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  • October 9 · length unknown

    We Carry You Still: An Orthodox Miscarriage Ministry

    Melanie interviews Kh. Jocelyn Abyad, President of We Carry You Still, a miscarriage and infant loss ministry. They discuss the profound grief of miscarriage, different ways the Church can help, and resources that We Carry You Still provides. Learn more at: https://wecarryyoustill.org/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/lice

  • October 2 · length unknown

    Discussing the State of Orthodox Education Today with Benjamin Lyda

    Orthodox Education: Melanie interviews Benjamin Lyda, founder of the writing curriculum "Scriptorium Writing" and co-host of the Saint Nektarios Orthodox Educators Conference. They talk about modern education, why Orthodox education matters for the family, and the scope and registration of the conference (November 6-7, 2026). Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC

  • September 18 · length unknown

    Steve Robinson and Bill Gould Reunite!

    Melanie interviews Steve Robinson and Bill Gould, co-hosts of Ancient Faith Radio's legacy podcast, "Our Life in Christ." They discuss the background of the podcast, it's purpose, and their exciting 25 year reunion coming up soon. See more information at: https://www.orthodoxpatrick.org/afr Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org

  • August 21 · length unknown

    Finding St. Yakov of Alaska

    Melanie interviews Fr. Herman Belt of the OCA Diocese of Alaska, who is leading a search for the relics of St. Yakov of Alaska. Fr. Herman shares the story of St. Yakov, his importance to Alaskan Orthodox Christians, and the efforts that have been made to locate the saint's holy relics. Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/lic

  • July 31 · length unknown

    The Meadow in Supraśl, Poland

    The Meadow is a residential Orthodox gap year program in Supraśl, Poland, where students study theology, participate in prayer and regular services, and live together alongside the Monastery of the Annunciation. Melanie interviews Director Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak and Project Coordinator Sophia Chiriac about the program. Find more information HERE: https://suprasl.org/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative

  • July 24 · length unknown

    The Island and Saint Aidan

    Melanie interviews Brandi Willis Schreiber, author of Ancient Faith Kids' newest book, The Island and Saint Aidan. They discuss the writing process and the book's inspiration and themes. Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

  • June 16 · length unknown

    Elizabeth: Princess, Abbess, Saint

    Melanie interviews Dr. Mary Ford and Ruth Sanderson, author and illustrator of Ancient Faith Kids' newest publication: Elizabeth: Princess, Abbess, Saint. They discuss the life of St. Elizabeth and how this beautiful book came to be. Find the book here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/elizabeth-princess-abbess-saint/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)

  • June 12 · length unknown

    The Orthodox Ministry to Support Clergy Wives

    Melanie interviews Mka. Carrie Foley, Director of the Clergy Wives Ministry of the OCA. They talk about the ministry's history and outreach, and discuss the importance of supporting our parishes' clergy wives. More information can be found at their website: opl.oca.org/programs/clergy-wives-ministry. 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Meet Mka. Carrie Foley 3:56 - What is the Clergy Wives Ministry? 11:22 - How the ministry began 14:33 - The maturation of Orthodoxy in North America 18:16 - Is the need for cler

  • May 22 · length unknown

    "Blinded by Rage" with Fr. Ted Pulcini

    Melanie interviews Fr. Ted Pulcini, co-author of Ancient Faith’s new publication, Blinded by Rage: How Anger Keeps Us from Seeing God. They discuss the timely nature of the book, the dangers of anger, and the Orthodox antidote.  Find "Blinded by Rage" here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/blinded-by-rage-how-anger-keeps-us-from-seeing-god/ 0:00 - Introduction 1:31 - Fr. Ted's background 8:50 - Motivation to write "Blinded by Rage" 14:49 - Working with Oswin (John) Craton 16:40 - The teaching on

  • May 15 · length unknown

    The Project Mexico Ministry (w/ Dennis Awad)

    Melanie interviews Dennis Awad, chairman of the board of Project Mexico. Project Mexico is an Orthodox ministry that builds homes for impoverished families in Mexico, as well as caring for children through St. Innocent Orphanage and Casa Cuna Infant Orphanage. Melanie and Dennis discuss the ministry's history, outreach, and goals for the future.  Learn more about the ministry: https://www.projectmexico.org/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by http

  • May 1 · length unknown

    The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe

    Melanie interviews The Rev. Dr. Jacob Siemens, Principal at The Centre for Orthodox Formation in Western Europe. They discuss the school's mission, history, and programs. The school has just opened and is accepting undergraduate students from around the world.

  • April 24 · length unknown

    A Special Interview with Metropolitan Saba

    Melanie interviews His Eminence, Metropolitan Saba of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America. They discuss his life story from his autobiography, A Life Testimony, and address the unique challenges and blessings of the recent influx of converts to the Church. Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

  • April 17 · length unknown

    The Sankt Ignatios College (Orthodox School in Sweden)

    Melanie interviews Dr. Grant White, a senior lecturer at the Sankt Ignatios College in Sweden. Sankt Ignatios is an inter-Orthodox graduate school that teaches the different Orthodox traditions and participates in interfaith dialogues. It is currently the only Orthodox institution in the world to offer education in the Byzantine, Coptic, Syriac, and Tewahedo traditions.

  • April 10 · length unknown

    The St. Constantine School and Its Mission to Provide a Classical, Orthodox Education

    Melanie interviews Dr. John Mark Reynolds and Anne Marie McCollum of the Saint Constantine School, a college preparatory school with several locations in the US. They discuss the school’s mission and focus, along with highlighting the newest branch in Middle Tennessee. Learn more about the St. Constantine School: https://www.saintconstantine.org/

  • March 20 · length unknown

    The Order of Saint Ignatius: Its History, Structure, and Mission

    In this episode of Ancient Faith Presents, Melanie interviews Dr. Ramzi Khairallah, the North American chairman of The Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch. They discuss the Order's history, Dr. Ramzi's role, and the purpose of the mission within the Orthodox Church.

  • February 13 · length unknown

    Prayers in the Dark (w/ Fr. Lawrence Farley)

    In Prayers in the Dark, Fr. Lawrence Farley paraphrases the Book of Lamentations and interprets each passage, following it with a meditation on human suffering—not to explain it but to point a way forward into hope. In the words of the sacred text, we find assurance that we are not unique in our suffering and that the way home to the Kingdom brings pain as well as joy. You can find Prayers in the Dark here: https://store.ancientfaith.com/prayers-in-the-dark-meditations-on-suffering-from-the-boo

  • Nov 29, 2025 · length unknown

    A Year in the Company of Angels (w/ Anthony Linderman)

    In A Year in the Company of Angels: A Pilgrim on Spruce Island, author Anthony Linderman presents true tales from his long pilgrimage to the monastic world of St. Michael’s Skete in Alaska. In these stories he shares in the daily lives of the monks and nuns—subsistence fishing with the fathers in the gulf, splitting winter wood supplies for the sisterhood, and hiking through the evergreen woods to holy sites from the heights of Mount St. Herman to the beach of Monk’s Lagoon. Each act is woven in

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