Author and filmmaker Robert John Hammond discusses his latest work, American Orthodox, a visually rich and compelling documentary about spiritual discovery, sacred places, and finding the ancient Christian faith on American soil.

Bro culture has entered the Orthosphere, and their brash self-assuredness is attracting some young men, but critics complain of bullying and chauvinism. How can we all mature in faith and Christian love? Paul Lloyd Robson of Maniphesto joins the conversation.

The recent rise in young people embracing the Orthodox Christian faith has led some to ask why young women aren't entering at the same rate as young men. Is the answer a rising interest in divination and paganism?

On Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, a terrorist at St Elias Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood of Damascus killed at least 22 worshippers and injured 63. Why is martyrdom prominent in the life of the church, and what can we learn from it

Fr. Thomas is joined by Joshua Sherman as they respond to objections to the Orthodox Christian faith made by the former Orthodox priest, Joshua Schooping.

Many non-Orthodox churches are appealing to emotion by using charismatic forms and expressions. What's the Orthodox view of things like speaking in tongues, faith healing, and prophetic words of knowledge?

Even with the increased number of people entering the Orthodox Church, some individuals abandon the faith. What are the reasons people consider leaving, and how can we respond?

Orthodox Christianity does not permit the cremation of Orthodox believers. Why is the burning of the bodies of departed Orthodox Christians wrong? Fr. Tom examines this practice from a scriptural and patristic perspective.

Egyptian-American Abdullah Hashem claims that he has been sent by God as the Advocate (parakletos) [Holy Spirit?] promised by Jesus. What should Orthodox Christians make of these false claims? Let’s consult the Scriptures and the Fathers.

Are Protestant and Roman Catholic thinkers inching toward Orthodox Christianity? Fr Thomas is joined by special guest, Joshua Sherman, as they address the proposals made in the book, Beyond the Salvation Wars, and the responses to it.