Ancient Faith Radio is pleased to present conversations with and readings from Ancient Faith Publishing authors of the past, present, and future.
Thinking Orthodox
Readers Sarah Werner and Catherine Kostyn review Thinking Orthodox: Understanding and Acquiring the Orthodox Mind by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou.
3/18/2021 • 4 minutes, 9 seconds
Seven Holy Women
Reader Kristina Wenger reviews Seven Holy Women: Conversations with Saints and Friends, published by Ancient Faith Publishing.
3/10/2021 • 4 minutes, 5 seconds
A Mother’s Prayer
Bobby Maddex interviews Megan E. Gilbert, the author and illustrator of the new AFP book A Mother’s Prayer/em>.
1/29/2021 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
The Age of Division
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. John Strickland, the author of the new AFP book The Age of Division: Christendom from the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation. This is volume two of a four-volume series called Paradise and Utopia: The Rise and Fall of What the West Once Was.
1/24/2021 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
Renewing You
Host Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh, authors of the new AFP book Renewing You: A Priest, A Psychologist, and a Plan.
10/24/2020 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
Big In Heaven
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Stephen Siniari, the author of a brand new collection of short stories titled Big In Heaven.
10/19/2020 • 21 minutes, 10 seconds
All Is Well
Host Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Albert Rossi, a licensed clinical psychologist and Christian educator, the Director of Field Education and resident clinical psychologist at St. Vladimir's Seminary, and the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book All Is Well.
10/8/2020 • 30 minutes, 56 seconds
Toolkit for Spiritual Growth
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Evan Armatas, priest at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland, Colorado, the host of the AFR live Sunday-night call-in show Orthodoxy Live, and the host of the AFR podcast Transforming Our Lives in Christ. And now he has published his first book with Ancient Faith Ministries titled Toolkit for Spiritual Growth: A Practical Guide to Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.
9/30/2020 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
Painting Angels
Bobby Maddex interviews Melinda Johnson, author of the middle-grade novel Painting Angels, which is the third and newest book in her Sam and Saucer series.
9/28/2020 • 19 minutes, 9 seconds
Laurel and the Wind
In the first ever live video edition of Ex Libris, the podcast of Ancient Faith Publishing, Bobby Maddex, Station Manager of Ancient Faith Radio, interviews author Gaelen Gilbert, illustrator Ned Gannon, and editor Jane G. Meyer about the new AFP children's book, Laurel and the Wind.
7/23/2020 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
The Shield of Psalmic Prayer
Bobby Maddex interviews Benedict Sheehan, Xenia Sheehan, and the poet Sydney Lea about the new AFP book The Shield of Psalmic Prayer by the late Donald Sheehan.
6/7/2020 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Fertile Ground
Bobby Maddex interviews Laura Jansson, author of the new AFP book Fertile Ground: A Pilgrimage Through Pregnancy.
11/13/2019 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Under the Laurel Tree
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Nicole Roccas, host of the podcast Time Eternal, co-host of the podcast Help My Unbelief, and the author of the new AFP book Under the Laurel Tree: Grieving Infertility with Saints Joachim and Anna.
11/13/2019 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
Of Such is the Kingdom
Bobby Maddex interviews Summer Kinard, the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book Of Such Is the Kingdom: A Practical Theology of Disability.
11/9/2019 • 44 minutes, 11 seconds
The Cross and the Stag
Bobby Maddex interviews Gabriel Wilson, the author and illustrator of the new AFP graphic novel titled The Cross and the Stag: The Incredible Adventures of Saint Eustathius. For merchandise related to the novel and more information about its author, please click here.
9/16/2019 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
The Age of Paradise
On a new Ex Libris, the podcast of Ancient Faith Publishing, host Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. John Strickland, the author of The Age of Paradise: Christendom from Pentecost to the First Millennium.
9/6/2019 • 27 minutes, 14 seconds
Surprised by Christ
On a new “classics” edition of Ex Libris, the podcast of Ancient Faith Publishing, we re-explore one of the more timeless AFP offerings. Featured today is the book Surprised by Christ: My Journey from Judaism to Orthodox Christianity by Fr. James Bernstein.
8/12/2019 • 22 minutes, 17 seconds
We Came, We Saw, We Converted
On a new “classics” edition of Ex Libris, the podcast of Ancient Faith Publishing, we re-explore one of the more timeless AFP offerings. Featured today is the book We Came, We Saw, We Converted: The Lighter Side of Orthodoxy in America by Fr. Joseph Huneycutt.
8/10/2019 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
Beautiful Things
On a new Ex Libris, the podcast of Ancient Faith Publishing, Bobby Maddex interviews Megan Elizabeth Gilbert, the creator of Beautiful Things: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children.
7/8/2019 • 16 minutes, 25 seconds
Anthony, the Great
On this new episode of Ex Libris, the podcast of Ancient Faith Publishing, host Bobby Maddex interviews John Sarantakis, the author of the new AFP children's book Anthony, the Great.
7/3/2019 • 20 minutes, 17 seconds
I Pray Today
On a new live pop-up-edition of Ex Libris, Bobby Maddex interviews Angela Isaacs, the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing children’s board book I Pray Today.
4/16/2019 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
Spyridon’s Shoes
On yet another live pop-up edition of Ex Libris, Bobby Maddex interviews Kh. Christine Rogers, the author of the new AFP chapter book Spyridon’s Shoes.
3/23/2019 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Songs of Praise
On another live pop-up edition of Ex Libris, Bobby Maddex interviews Sylvia Leontaritis, author of the blog Adventures of an Orthodox Mom and the new AFP book Songs of Praise: A Psalter Devotional for Orthodox Women
3/22/2019 • 17 minutes, 57 seconds
The Barn and the Book
On another live version of Ex Libris, Bobby Maddex interviews Melinda Johnson, the author of The Barn and the Book.
3/6/2019 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
The Wilderness Journal
Bobby Maddex interviews Angela Doll Carlson about her new AFP book The Wilderness Journal: 365 Days with the Philokalia. This is the second of the live call-in editions of Ex Libris!
3/4/2019 • 39 minutes, 29 seconds
Tending the Garden of Our Hearts
Bobby Maddex interviews—live!—Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger about their new AFP book Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families.
2/18/2019 • 20 minutes, 1 second
Songs of Praise
Bobby Maddex interviews Sylvia Leontaritis, the author of the new AFP book Songs of Praise: A Psalter Devotional for Orthodox Women.
11/24/2018 • 13 minutes, 41 seconds
Led By His Love
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Phillip Walker, the brother of Fr. Gordon Walker of Blessed Memory. He is the editor and compiler of the new AFP book Led By His Love: An Evangelical Pastor’s Journey to the Orthodox Faith.
8/12/2018 • 22 minutes, 57 seconds
A Song in the Furnace
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, the author of the new AFP book A Song in the Furnace: The Message of the Book of Daniel.
3/15/2018 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Everything Tells Us About God
Bobby Maddex interviews Katherine Hyde, the Acquisitions Editor of Ancient Faith Publishing, and the author of the new AFP children's book Everything Tells Us About God.
2/4/2018 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
Two Become One
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Antonios Kaldas and Ireni Attia, the authors of the new AFP book Two Become One: An Orthodox Christian Guide to Engagement and Marriage.
1/19/2018 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
Time and Despondency
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Nicole Roccas, the author of the new AFP book Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life.
1/18/2018 • 21 minutes, 35 seconds
Bearing God
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, author of the new AFP book Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer.
1/8/2018 • 33 minutes, 36 seconds
Sasha and the Dragon
Bobby Maddex interviews Laura E. Wolfe and Nicholas Malara, the author and illustrator, respectively, of the new Ancient Faith Publishing children’s book Sasha and the Dragon.
10/19/2017 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
When You Pray
Bobby Maddex interviews Joseph Letendre, the author of the new AFP book When You Pray: A Practical Guide to an Orthodox Life of Prayer.
9/28/2017 • 21 minutes, 2 seconds
Truly Human
Bobby Maddex interviews Kevin Scherer, the author of the new AFP book Truly Human: Recovering Your Humanity in a Broken World.
7/13/2017 • 20 minutes, 45 seconds
Unquenchable Fire
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, the author of the new AFP book Unquenchable Fire: The Traditional Christian Teaching about Hell.
7/6/2017 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
We Pray
Bobby Maddex interviews Daniel Opperwall, the author of the new AFP children's book We Pray.
7/3/2017 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Icon
Bobby Maddex interviews Georgia Briggs, the author of the new AFP young adult book Icon: A Novel.
5/25/2017 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, the author of the newly revised and expanded edition of his very popular book Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy: Finding the Way to Christ in a Complicated Religious Landscape.
5/6/2017 • 48 minutes, 44 seconds
The Sweetness of Grace
Bobby Maddex interviews Presv. Constantina Palmer, the author of the new AFP book The Sweetness of Grace: Stories of Christian Trial and Victory.
3/24/2017 • 24 minutes, 25 seconds
The Art of In the Candle’s Glow
Host Bobby Maddex interviews Amandine Wanert, the French artist who just recently illustrated the beautiful AFP picture book In the Candle's Glow, written by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson.
3/11/2017 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
In the Candle’s Glow
Bobby Maddex interviews Elizabeth Crispina Johnson, the author of the new AFP children’s book In the Candle’s Glow.
2/15/2017 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
Garden in the East
Bobby Maddex interviews Angela Doll Carlson, the author of the new AFP book Garden in the East: The Spiritual Life of the Body.
12/19/2016 • 19 minutes, 5 seconds
A Faith Encouraged
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Barnabas Powell, the author of the new AFP book A Faith Encouraged: A Devotional Guide to Being Orthodox on Purpose.
12/14/2016 • 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Parenting Toward the Kingdom
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis, the author of the new AFP book Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Christian Principles of Child-Rearing.
11/7/2016 • 35 minutes, 7 seconds
Goodnight Jesus
Bobby Maddex interviews Angela Isaacs, the author of the brand new AFP children’s book Goodnight Jesus.
10/19/2016 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Shepherding Sam
Bobby Maddex interviews Melinda Johnson, the author of the new AFP chapter book Shepherding Sam.
10/13/2016 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
Know the Faith
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Michael Shanbour, the author of the new AFP book Know the Faith: A Handbook for Orthodox Christians and Inquirers.
10/10/2016 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Blueprints for the Little Church
Bobby Maddex interviews Elissa Bjeletich and Caleb Shoemaker, the authors of the new AFP book Blueprints for the Little Church: Creating an Orthodox Home.
8/24/2016 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
The Empty Throne
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, the priest at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Langley, British Columbia, and the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book The Empty Throne: Reflections on the History and Future of the Orthodox Episcopacy.
5/12/2016 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Come, Let Us Worship
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Patrick B. O’Grady, the author of the new AFP book Come, Let Us Worship: A Practical Guide to the Divine Liturgy for Orthodox Laity.
4/14/2016 • 17 minutes, 35 seconds
Hear Me
Bobby Maddex interviews Annalisa Boyd, the author of the Ancient Faith Publishing book Hear Me: A Prayer Book for Young Adults, which has just been released in a second edition.
3/22/2016 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
When God Made You
Bobby interviews Jane G. Meyer and Megan Elizabeth Gilbert, the author and illustrator, respectively, behind the new AFP children’s book When God Made You.
2/8/2016 • 21 minutes, 24 seconds
Reclaiming the Atonement
Bobby interviews Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon, the author of Reclaiming the Atonement: An Orthodox Theology of Redemption - Volume One: The Incarnation.
1/15/2016 • 32 minutes, 15 seconds
Food, Faith, and Fasting
Bobby interviews Rita Madden, the author of the new AFP book Food, Faith, and Fasting: A Sacred Journey to Better Health.
11/6/2015 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
A Gift for Matthew
On this week's Ex Libris, the podcast of Ancient Faith Publishing, host Bobby Maddex interviews Nick Muzekari, the author of the new AFP children's book A Gift for Matthew.
9/16/2015 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
In the Eyes of Your Creator
Bobby interviews Fr. David Fontes, a priest, psychologist, and the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book In the Eyes of Your Creator: Truly Valuing Yourself and Others.
8/25/2015 • 15 minutes, 43 seconds
H is for Holy
Bobby interviews Nika Boyd and Heather Hayward who are the author and illustrator, respectively, behind the new AFP children’s book H Is for Holy: An Orthodox Christian Alphabet.
5/1/2015 • 9 minutes, 39 seconds
Following Egeria
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, host of the AFR podcast Coffee Cup Commentaries and the author of the new AFP book Following Egeria: A Visit to the Holy Land Through Time and Space.
3/13/2015 • 22 minutes, 28 seconds
Becoming a Healing Presence
Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Albert Rossi, the residential clinical psychologist at St. Vladimir’s Seminary and the author of the new AFP book Becoming a Healing Presence.
2/28/2015 • 30 minutes, 6 seconds
The Mystery of Art
Bobby interviews Emmy Award-winning actor, musician, and writer Jonathan Jackson about his new AFP book The Mystery of Art: Becoming an Artist in the Image of God.
12/19/2014 • 33 minutes, 39 seconds
The Ancient Faith Prayer Book
Bobby interviews Katherine Hyde, an acquisitions editor at Ancient Faith Publishing, about the new Ancient Faith Prayer Book.
11/12/2014 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
A Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy
Bobby interviews Jane G. Meyer and Megan Gilbert, the creators of the new book A Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy, published by Ancient Faith Publishing.
11/10/2014 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
An Introduction to God
Bobby interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, the author of the new AFP book An Introduction to God: Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christianity.
9/22/2014 • 33 minutes, 6 seconds
Fire from Ashes
Bobby interviews Fr. Joseph Huneycutt and Steve Robinson, authors of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book Fire from Ashes: The Reality of Perpetual Conversion.
9/17/2014 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds
Nearly Orthodox
Bobby Maddex interviews Angela Doll Carlson, the author of the forthcoming AFP book Nearly Orthodox: On Being a Modern Woman in an Ancient Tradition.
7/23/2014 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds
Children of My Heart
Bobby Maddex interviews Ashley Lackovich-Van Gorp, the author of the new AFP book Children of My Heart: Finding Christ Through Adoption.
6/30/2014 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
The Ascetic Lives of Mothers
Bobby interviews Annalisa Boyd, the author of the new AFP book The Ascetic Lives of Mothers: A Prayer Book for Orthodox Moms.
5/20/2014 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
The Miracle of the Red Egg
Bobby interviews Elizabeth Crispina Johnson, the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing children's book The Miracle of the Red Egg.
4/18/2014 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
The Epistle to the Hebrews
Bobby interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, the author of the new AFP book The Epistle to the Hebrews: High Priest in Heaven.
4/3/2014 • 16 minutes, 24 seconds
Thirty Steps to Heaven
Bobby once again interviews Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou, author of the new AFP book Thirty Steps to Heaven: The Ladder of Divine Ascent for All Walks of Life.
3/27/2014 • 20 minutes, 17 seconds
In God’s Hands
Bobby interviews Elissa Bjeletich, the host of the AFR podcast "Raising Saints" and the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book In God’s Hands: A Mother’s Journey through Her Infant’s Critical Illness.
1/22/2014 • 17 minutes, 25 seconds
Sweet Song
Bobby Interviews Jane G. Meyer, the author of the AFP children’s book Sweet Song: A Story of Saint Romanos the Melodist.
1/15/2014 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
One Flesh
Bobby interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, the host of the AFR podcast “Coffee Cup Commentaries,” and the author of the brand new AFP book One Flesh: Salvation Through Marriage in the Orthodox Church.
1/13/2014 • 21 minutes, 20 seconds
Meditations for Advent
Bobby interviews Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou, author of the new AFP book Meditations for Advent: Preparing for Christ’s Birth.
12/11/2013 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Help! I’m Bored in Church
Bobby interviews Fr. David Smith, author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book Help! I'm Bored in Church: Entering Fully into Worship in the Divine Liturgy.
11/5/2013 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Ask for the Ancient Paths
Bobby interviews Fr. James Guirguis, the author of the new Ancient Faith Publishing book Ask for the Ancient Paths: Discovering What Church Is Meant to Be.
9/13/2013 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
A Patristic Treasury
Bobby interviews James R. Payton, Jr. about his new book A Patristic Treasury: Early Church Wisdom for Today
8/22/2013 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
Words for Our Time
Bobby interviews James Helmy, the translator of Words for Our Time: The Spiritual Words of Matthew the Poor.
7/1/2013 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Traveling Companions
Bobby interviews Christopher Moorey, the author of Traveling Companions: Walking with the Saints of the Church.
4/26/2013 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
The Hidden Garden
Bobby interviews Jane G. Meyer, the author of the new Conciliar Press children's book The Hidden Garden: A Story of the Heart, illustrated by Masha Lobastov.
3/14/2013 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Meditations for Great Lent
Bobby interviews Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou, the author of the new Conciliar Press book Meditations for Great Lent: Reflections on the Triodion.
2/11/2013 • 15 minutes, 25 seconds
The Acts of the Apostles
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, author of the new Conciliar Press book The Acts of the Apostles: Spreading the Word.
2/6/2013 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas
Bobby interviews AmandaEve Wigglesworth, the author of a new Conciliar Press book titled Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas: A Family Devotional in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition.
12/5/2012 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
The Littlest Altar Boy
Bobby interviews Jenny Oehlman, the author of the new Conciliar Press children's book The Littlest Altar Boy.
11/20/2012 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
The Scent of Holiness
Bobby interviews Constantina R. Palmer, the author of the new Conciliar Press book The Scent of Holiness: Lessons from a Women's Monastery.
11/19/2012 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
Special Agents of Christ
Bobby interviews Annalisa Boyd, the author of the new Conciliar Press book Special Agents of Christ: A Prayer Book for Young Orthodox Saints.
10/2/2012 • 11 minutes, 30 seconds
The Christian Old Testament
Bobby interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, the author of the new Conciliar Press book The Christian Old Testament: Looking at the Hebrew Scriptures Through Christian Eyes.
7/6/2012 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Josiah and Julia Go to Church
Bobby Maddex interviews Kelly Ramke Lardin, author of the new Conciliar Press children’s book Josiah and Julia Go to Church: A Young Child’s Guide to Church Etiquette.
6/26/2012 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
Elizabeth Crispina Johnson
Bobby interviews Elizabeth Crispina Johnson, author of And Then Nicholas Sang and What Do You Hear, Angel?
12/17/2011 • 20 minutes, 37 seconds
The Edge of Mysterion
Bobby interviews Fr. Richard Rene, author of The Edge of Mysterion: Another Tale of Mysterion.
11/9/2011 • 28 minutes, 31 seconds
The Rest of the Bible
Bobby interviews Theron Mathis, author of The Rest of the Bible: A Guide to the Old Testament of the Early Church.
8/20/2011 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Mastering the Art of Marriage
Bobby interviews Fr. Constantine Nasr, author of Mastering the Art of Marriage: Staying Together When the World Pulls You Apart.
6/8/2011 • 29 minutes, 44 seconds
Everywhere Present
Bobby interviews Fr. Stephen Freeman, author of Everywhere Present: Christianity in a One-storey Universe.
3/3/2011 • 24 minutes, 2 seconds
The Gospel of Luke
Bobby interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, author of The Gospel of Luke: Good News for the Poor.
1/29/2011 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
A Book of Hours
Bobby interviews Patricia Colling Egan, author of A Book of Hours: Meditations on the Traditional Christian Hours of Prayer.
10/14/2010 • 19 minutes, 39 seconds
Lucia, Saint of Light
Bobby Maddex interviews Katherine Hyde, author of Lucia, Saint of Light.
3/13/2010 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Go Forth
John Maddex interviews Fr. Luke Veronis, author of Go Forth: Stories of Mission and Resurrection in Albania.