Orthodox Engagement

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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Orthodox Engagement

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick conducts in-depth interviews, telling stories of the working of the gospel of Christ in the whole creation--in personal, community and public life. Today what we need is neither polemic nor compromise, but engagement.

  1. SEP 16

    The Untold Story of Early Christian Women - Anysia Metrakos

    What exactly is the traditional role of women in the Orthodox Church? This question can be controversial, and attempts to answer it by referencing early Christianity are often short on solid scholarship in service to the Church. The subject of deaconesses is a significant lightning rod for this issue at the moment. Presbytera Dr. Anysia Metrakos joins Fr. Andrew to discuss this question, which is her academic field of expertise.

  2. SEP 10

    The Orthodox Convert Surge: Hard Facts - Matthew Namee

    In one of his YouTube videos, Fr. Andrew discussed a pile of anecdotal evidence that there is an Orthodox convert surge. But is it real? Does it show up in real data? And is it true that there is a big spike in young men converting? Does the form of reception (baptism vs. chrismation only) make a difference in long-term engagement? Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institute, discusses with Fr. Andrew a new study from OSI which tracked Orthodox converts in the US from 2013-2023.

  3. JUL 31

    The Mystery, Romance & Power of Welsh Christianity - Fr. Jacob Siemens

    Orthodox priest Fr. Jacob Siemens who has lived in Cardiff, Wales, for some 20 years, talked with me about Orthodox Christianity in Wales, both in the ancient Church and in the modern period. And of course we also talked about King Arthur. And the dragon.

  4. JUL 15

    Welsh Orthodox Saints - Tad Deiniol

    During his pilgrimage in Wales, Fr. Andrew met the remarkable Tad (Father) Deiniol, pastor of All Saints of Wales Orthodox Church in Blaenau Ffestiniog and the only Welsh-speaking Orthodox priest in the country. During the interview, he told Fr. Andrew the story of how he became an Orthodox Christian and also many details of Orthodox saints of Wales, particularly in North Wales, where he serves. And of course he told about the dragon.

  5. JUL 8

    Orthodoxy and Wales - Rowan Williams

    Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican communion, sits down with Fr. Andrew at Ss. Theodore and Teilo Orthodox Church in Cardiff, Wales, to discuss his 60-year relationship with the Orthodox Church, including major figures such as Metr. Kallistos Ware and Archim. Barnabas (Burton). He also gives some pointers for pilgrims visiting ancient Christian sites in Wales, speaks of the peculiar character of Welsh Christianity, and answers Fr. Andrew's burning question -- what is it about dragons?

  6. JUN 6

    The Orthodox Clergy Crisis - Matthew Namee

    Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institutes, shares a new study tracking the disturbing reality of the major deficit in Orthodox clergy being ordained in the United States. How did we get here? What are the contributing factors? How do the Orthodox compare against non-Orthodox churches? What are the ramifications of the shortage? What is the goal of priestly formation? He also shares suggestions for both short- and long-term solutions.

    1h 35m

  7. MAY 22

    Early American Orthodoxy: Incredible Stories - Matthew Namee

    What was it like to hang around with St. Raphael of Brooklyn? Did you know St. Tikhon had a brother who was in love with an opera singer? What about the mysterious Bulgarian monk who tried to convert the leader of the Mormons and became a ghost story in the Old West? In this video from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he interviews Matthew Namee, Executive Director of the Orthodox Studies Institute and author of the newly published "LOST HISTORIES: The Good, the Bad & the Strange in Early American Orthodoxy." They also discuss what the new Orthodox Studies Institute is all about, as well as Matthew's Orthodox History website.

    1h 7m

  8. MAY 9

    The Meaning Crisis and the Gospel - Jonathan Pageau

    In this conversation from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he welcomes Jonathan Pageau to discuss the Meaning Crisis and how the gospel of Jesus Christ responds to it. What is this crisis? Where did it come from? How is it affecting us and our world? And how does the gospel make sense of the crisis and heal us from it?

    1h 12m
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Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick conducts in-depth interviews, telling stories of the working of the gospel of Christ in the whole creation--in personal, community and public life. Today what we need is neither polemic nor compromise, but engagement.

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    Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
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    © Ancient Faith Ministries
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