Everyday Orthodox

Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

How well do we know the people beside us at liturgy? Every one of them has a story to tell, whether a love story, a war story, a comedy or a tragedy, a tale of an immigrant’s struggle or a heartfelt conversion story.

  • Meet Emanuel Burke !
    Artist Emanuel Burke found Orthodoxy through icons. His art, rooted in Orthodox tradition, portrays saints in fresh ways, exploring the boundaries of light and dark, life and death, and sketching out the path of salvation. He and his wife, Yam, have 3 young children.
    13 May 2024, 4:56 am
  • Meet Jonathan Jackson from Unsung Hero!
    You know Jonathan Jackson from General Hospital, Tuck Everlasting and Nashville -- but now get to know him as a fellow Orthodox Christian. We'll talk about his faith, his role in the upcoming film, Unsung Hero, and his new album, The Harrowing of Hell.
    29 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • Meet Richard Ramsey, Director of Unsung Hero !
    Richard Ramsey co-wrote and co-directed the feature film, Unsung Hero. He and his brother, John, make comedic short films which have been featured in numerous film festivals. Richard and his wife live in Nashville and have five children (all named after Beatles songs).
    22 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • Meet Fr. John Kowalczyk!
    Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.
    15 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • Meet Michael Baclig !
    Michael is a husband and father of three, a parish council president, the son of an Orthodox priest, and the President of The Antiochian Men. We'll hear his story and learn why and how he founded this impressive new group.
    8 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • Meet Eleanor Herman!
    Eleanor is a delightful woman whose deep faith has carried her through tragedy, including the loss of her sweet son. A wife and mother, she works in the banking industry and has taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, and baked prosphora.
    1 April 2024, 5:00 am
  • Meet Presvytera Melanie DeStefano !
    Pres. Melanie and her husband, Fr. Joseph, have one son, Michael Seraphim, whose special needs greatly impact his health and independence. She works to encourage families who face similar challenges and to dispel cultural stigmas associated with disabilities.
    11 March 2024, 5:00 am
  • Meet Fr. Eugen Rosu!
    Fr. Eugen is the author of Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget, a subject he knows well, having established mission churches in Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, OH. A husband and father, he has been a priest for 32 years, and speaks on Pastoral Theology and other topics.
    26 February 2024, 6:00 am
  • Meet Michael Witcoff!
    Michael Witcoff is one of Elissa's AHOS classmates. He grew up Jewish, and then became a Freemason, before converting to Orthodox Christianity. His book ‘On The Masons And Their Lies’ was written to help communicate the fraternity’s incompatibility with Christianity.
    5 February 2024, 6:00 am
  • Meet Marie Reba !
    Marie is cradle Orthodox from the coal region of Pennsylvania. She married her best friend and they have three adult children. She is outgoing and fun, and works as a Medical Assistant. Her family was always active in the Church, laying a firm foundation for her.
    29 January 2024, 6:00 am
  • Meet Katherine Hyde!
    Katherine is a wonderful author, and has been an editor at Ancient Faith since 1993. She has written several children's books, as well as the Crime with the Classics series of traditional mysteries for adults. She and her husband have recently moved to the Pacific Northwest.
    15 January 2024, 6:00 am
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