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In the final episode of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Anna Wade, a student from the new Masters Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Anna serves in the military and has found help in this program when verbalizing the presence of Christ to those around her.

In part three of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Dn. Demetrios (JP) Andrews, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Dn. Demetrios is the Executive Director of Project Mexico.

In part two of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Porphyrios, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Porphyrios shares how this program is helping his prison ministry.

In part one of this series, Dn. Adam talks with Jim, a student from the new Masters in Pastoral Counseling from the Antiochian House of Studies. Jim shares how this program is affecting his conversations with everyone, including non-Orthodox.

Fr Anthony shares with Adam Roberts the unique educational opportunities available at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary located in South Bound Brook, NJ. One of the options is a distance learning program for a Masters in Divinity. You can learn more about the school at www.stsuots.org.

In the final part of this series, Adam talks with Fr James about his book published by Ancient Faith, Ask For the Ancient Paths. This might be the book you have been looking for.

Fr James Gurguis shares with Adam Roberts the importance of taking risks when planting a mission, and some ways to prepare. This is part 2 in a 3 part series.

Meet a priest in North Carolina who is busting myths. Find out why Fr. James Guirguis is heading up a mission in North Carolina and how it relates to his book, Ask For The Ancient Paths. This is part 1 of a multipart series.

To close the series on Charlottesville and racism, Dn. Turbo and Adam discuss the value of museums, co-suffering, and a way to become credible Orthodox Christians.

In this episode Fr. Justin Mathewes brings along Fr. Dn. Turbo Qualls, an African American deacon in the Orthodox Church who works with Fr. Justin. Fr. Dn. Turbo shares some insight on the Charlottesville incident and how we can help each other move towards the kingdom of God during this tense time. Learn more about the inner city work these two are doing by visiting www.reconciliationservices.org.

Adam speaks with Fr. Justin Mathews, Executive Director of Reconciliation Services in Kansas City about the recent events in Charlottesville. Are we looking at these events through the lens of Orthodox Christianity? Also, Fr. Justin closes with important information about the Brotherhood of St. Moses The Black and an upcoming conference in October. Learn more at www.mosestheblack.org.

Adam talks with John Maddex, co-founder and CEO of Ancient Faith Ministries. John shares why AFM got involved with the Becoming Truly Human program and how it is different from other forms of evangelism many of us have experienced.

Adam talks with Fr John Finley, Chairman of the Dept. of Missions & Evangelism for the Antiochian Archdiocese, about the new Becoming Truly Human documentary. Fr John shares what he has learned about our society and how the new documentary gives us insight.

Adam begins a multi-part series on the Becoming Truly Human outreach ministry of the Antiochian Archdiocese by talking with the one of the key original leaders, Charles Ajalat. Charles shares why we need this ministry and how it can benefit your parish.

Fr. Lawrence Farley opens up about being a former bi-vocational priest. Fr. Lawrence shares his journey to being a full time priest, his advice for current bi-vocational priests, and why he will never leave his parish.

In this episode Adam and Fr. Wilbur discuss a common quote, "A quiet church is a dead church." What does this mean? Is there a danger in this quote? These questions and more are discussed in depth as Fr. Wilbur examines this quote from an uncommon angle.

In this third talk between Adam and Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth on parenting, Fr. Wilbur talks about home activities, how the Theotokos is an example, and some advice for getting started in this parenting direction Adam and Fr. Wilbur also review the two previous talks and how they relate today's topic.

Adam continues the parenting discussion in this episode with Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth, pastor of Holy Transfiguration in Warrenville, IL. In this episode, they discuss respect, reverence, and worship. Listen in as we hear some theory and theology behind the claims made in the previous episode and also how we can teach these three words to our children.

Adam visits the St. Thomas House in Franklin, TN. The St. Thomas house is a new ministry for young adults (ages 18-25), which will take place in the former home of Fr. Gordon Walker. Fr Gordon, who departed this life in 2015, was a great missionary priest of the Antiochian Archdiocese. Brian Short, the director of the St. Thomas House, shares the background, the goal, and a special message for Orthodox parents. Learn more at www.stthomashouse.org.

This is the first of a several talks between Adam and Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth, pastor of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Warrenville, IL, on parenting. In today's talk, they discuss the relationship of love, faith, obedience, and different ways we could interpret some popular scriptures on parenting.

Fr. Anthony serves at St. Timothy & St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Arlington, VA. Including a Periscope following of over 20,000, Fr. Anthony has built a large internet ministry which is glorifying God. Learn how Fr. Anthony has embraced his strengths, overcome some weaknesses, and done wonderful things on the internet on behalf of the Orthodox Church. You can follow Fr. Anthony by visiting his website, www.franthony.com.

Adam speaks with Luke Tai, a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Whittier, CA. Last summer Luke attended one of the training workshops for the Becoming Truly Human ministry and learned that evangelism is not a gimmick during the workshop. Luke shares the story of his transition and how this is effecting him now.

Adam speaks with Thomaida, who is the assistant director of COME of the Metropolis of San Francisco. Thomaida was the ground support for the GOA Missions & Evangelism conference back in October. Thomaida Hudanish shares how COME is funded with coffee, parts of their strategic plan, and how the conference is already having an impact. Click HERE to learn more about COME, or click HERE to watch or listen to some of the speakers from the conference.

Dn. Michael Heningham, who is the interim pastor of St. Stephen's Orthodox Church in Springfield, MA, shares with Adam his reason for supporting the Becoming Truly Human outreach ministry and how it relates to the missionary model of St. Patrick of Ireland.

Adam talks with Fr. Benedict Armitage, headmaster of Christ The Savior Orthodox school in Wichita, KS. How does this tie into evangelism? Listen in as Fr. Benedict shares some interesting stories about the impact Christ The Savior is having on the Wichita area. To learn more about the school, visit www.christthesavioracademy.org.

Fr. John Finley has been appointed as the new chairman for the Department of Missions and Evangelism of the Antiochian Archdiocese. However, most people do not know that for the last several years Fr. John has been working behind the scenes on the new Becoming Truly Human outreach program. Listen in as Fr. John recounts his experience at a recent Becoming Truly Human workshop at St. Michael's in Whittier, CA.

Even though the Orthodox Church is young in America, some bishops are making sure we experience the richness the Church has to offer. Hieromonk Christodoulos is a traveling priest and father confess for the Metropolis of Atlanta, also known as a lerokyrix. While common in other parts of the world, a lerokyric is not as common in America. Listen as as Fr. Christodoulos shares how confession evangelizes us.

Adam continues his conversation with Fr John Peck, a priest in Arizona who is preparing for the coming underground church in our modern society in some interesting ways. This is part 2 of a 2 part interview.

Many are noticing that the church is moving underground in America with the wake of persecution which is growing. Adam talks with Fr John Peck, a priest in Arizona who is preparing for the coming underground church in our modern society in some interesting ways. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.

Fr James Kordaris joins Adam to talk about coffee hour. Fr James was the inspiration for one of the entries in Adam's new book, "100 Natural Ways To Grow A Church." They sit down to discuss how coffee hour should be a ministry, how to rescue a coffee hour gone bad, and ways to make some positive changes. Fr James is the Director of of the Department of Stewardship, Outreach, and Evangelism for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

At St. Herman's in Wasilla, Alaska, they have family night on Tuesdays. A meal, fellowship, church school, and reader's vespers all take place. Over 90% of their families have participated in some way. They even have visitors who are not members of the church. Listen as Fr. Matthew Howell explains how this has happened and how it could benefit your parish.

Two of the entries in Adam's new book, "100 Natural Ways To Grow A Church," are related to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Nashville, TN. Fr. Gregory shares the importance of Bible Studies in his life and the life of a parish. The church also provides rheumatology care to the uninsured through the presence of the St. Sampson's Clinic, inspired by St. Sampson the Hospitable.

According to Orthodox Natural Church Development the health of a parish can be measured in eight categories. Adam talks again with Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff but this time about measuring the health of a parish and offering a solution for those parishes who are sick. Learn more at www.oncd.us.

In the recent months America has become aware of the Syrian crisis in the middle east, but the Orthodox Church has been aware of and involved with this situation for awhile. Adam sits down with Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff to discuss how this Syrian refugee situation relates to our understanding of the Good Samaritan, history we can look to for wisdom, and non-negotiable items.

While attending a conference at Holy Cross Seminary/Hellenic College Adam met Theophani Damianakis, a senior at Hellenic College. Theophani wants to be a missionary, appreciates the church life, and has some words of wisdom for all of us.

Not everyone is able to openly explore the Orthodox faith. Adam met with an anonymous Episcopalian Priest at the Antiochian Village to discuss his journey, his obstacles, and why he is secretly talking with our hierarchs and priests. The secret could be more prevalent than we realize.

In the Cleveland, Ohio area exists Zoe for Life, a Pan-Orthodox ministry dedicated to helping women from all over North America who feel alone during pregnancy. Paula Kappos shares the history of the organization, how prevalent abortion is within our churches, and the one thing that will make a difference, our love. Learn more at www.zoeforlifeonline.org.

Adam meets with Fr Barsoum, a Coptic Orthodox priest from Egypt, during his first visit to America. Fr Barsoum came for the Antiochian House of Studies and stayed to explore America for several days. During their conversation Fr Barsoum shares what evangelism is like in Egypt, a miracle which occurred in his life, and what it means to taste the spiritual life.

Adam talks with Fr. Victor Novak, rector of Holy Cross ROCOR Western Rite Church in the suburbs of Omaha, Nebraska. Fr. Victor shares about getting men involved at church, a food ministry, some advice for talking with interested Anglicans, and why Western Rite is fully canonical. Adam discovered Fr. Victor when reading this blog post. http://frnovak.blogspot.com/2015/01/evangelism-explosion-orthodox.html. If you would like to visit the Holy Cross website, visit http://www.holycrossomaha.net.

Adam sits down with Fr. Hans Jacobse at the Antiochian Archdiocese Boston Convention to discuss an ignored evangelism tool, parish websites. Fr. Hans and his business partner, Fr. John Peck, run Logos Web Services. Learn more at www.logoswebservices.com. To see an example of their work visit www.stpeterorthodoxchurch.com to see the parish website for Fr. Hans.

Adam talks with Michelle Moujaes, founder of Faithtree.org, a resource designed to engage the Orthodox Church with content and conversations that bring our faith to life.

Adam returns to Camp St. Thekla for their 2015 summer program. Fr. Philip Rogers, Camp Director, shares how camp evangelizes our children, teaches them about community, and transforms them when "Christ Awakens My Personhood (CAMP)." Adam and Fr. Philip also discuss a miracle which happens at Orthodox camps in the form of campers craving church services after they leave.

During a recent visit to Franklin, TN, Bishop John Abdalah sat down with Adam to discuss evangelism in the form of education, parenting, and the royal priesthood. His Grace Bishop John oversees the Diocese of Worcester and New England and also the Western Rite parishes of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America.

Adam chats with Dn. Stephen Hayes, who lives just outside of Johannesburg, South Africa. Dn Stephen has a well known blog about missiology and has been a key player in the charismatic renewal happening in South Africa. Dn Stephen also shares some touching remarks about Nelson Mandela.

Adam sits down for coffee with Fr. Chad Hatfield, Chancellor and CEO of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. After discussing those who have influenced Fr. Chad, the main topic becomes the lack of missiology in the Orthodox church and how he hopes to change that as the Chancellor of SVOTS.

In episode 16 Adam spoke with Fr. Mark Rowe, Dean of the Western Rite for ROCOR of North America. Fr. Mark was directly evangelized by Bishop THOMAS, a previous guest of Adam's on the podcast. Adam and Fr. Mark discuss the value of monasteries in America, Western Rite, and what modern evangelism looks like.

During his recent visit to Alaska, Adam was able to sit down and talk with Dn Dan Gray, the current host and administrator of the St. James House in Eagle River. The St. James House is an intentional community for 18-25 year olds. The program includes vocational counseling among other things and runs from August to June every year. They are now accepting applications for the fall. For more information visit www.stjohnalaska.org.

During a recent visit to the Antiochian churches in Alaska, Adam was able to sit down with newly ordained Dn. Andrew Bardwell, who is with All Saints of America Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church in Homer, Alaska. All Saints has been without a full-time pastor for awhile, so Dn. Andrew is helping his parish reconnect with the Orthodox approach to evangelism. We are also reminded that miracles continue to happen and hear about one connected with the establishment of All Saints back in 1996.

Adam and Dn Ed Martin traveled to St John The Theologian Mission Station in Cape Girardeau, MO. On the return trip Dn Ed shares the importance of the diaconate ministry, the impact of doing a deacon's typika for a mission without a full-time priest, and what he would like to see in the future for deacon's in America.

In episode 12 Adam interviews Bishop THOMAS of the Antiochian Archdiocese. Bishop THOMAS oversees the Diocese of Charleston, Oakland, and the Mid-Atlantic. His Grace shares about those who have deeply impacted him, what he would like to see for evangelism in America, and when the Great Commission became important to him.

In episode 11, Adam interviews Dr. Clark Carlton, a professor of philosophy and author of "The Faith" series by Regina Press. Clark also hosts a podcast on AFR titled "Faith and Philosophy." Adam and Clark discuss the influences of a janitor, ancient philosophers, and the importance of community.