Go Forth

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.

In episode 10 of Go Forth we hear Adam's recent ordination to subdeacon by His Grace Bishop Antoun. Adam then explains the history and role of subdeacon in the church and how it relates to internal evangelism.

Adam interviews Fr Michael Nasser, most widely known for his successful leadership at the Antiochian Village as Camp Director for a number of years. Fr Michael shares the evangelism which happens with our youth and why youth ministry, whether camping or OCF, is important.

In episode 8 of Go Forth, Adam interviews best-selling author James C Hunter on his book The Servant, a book about servant leadership. Adam and Jim discuss the relationship of evangelism and servant leadership, and the responsibility of everyone to be an effective leader.

Adam interview industrial psychologist Dr Bill Halbert about Christianity in the work place. Dr Halbert discusses the four different professional environments and what to expect for a Christian who wants to share their faith.

This episode is the second in a two-part interview conducted at Camp St Thekla, an Antiochian Orthodox summer camp located in South Carolina. In this episode Adam interviewed campers and staff about the impact the previous week had on them.

In this episode of Go Forth Adam visits Camp St Thekla, the Antiochian summer camp located in South Carolina. He interviews campers and staff about the value of a summer camping program.

In this episode of Go Forth Adam interviewed Charles Ajalat. Charles is co-chairing a new outreach project by the Antiochian Archdiocese with Fr George Kevorkian. This project is designed to do the following at a local parish level: offer a spiritual renewal for existing Orthodox Christians, and help the parish invite guests to ask themselves who Christ is and eventually be interested in an inquirer's class under the priest.

In episode 3, Adam interviews Dn Michael Hyatt. You may know Dn Michael from his series on Ancient Faith At The Intersection of East and West. Dn Michael shares the story of being evangelized by his boss while on the road selling encyclopedias door-to-door, the word enthusiastic, and the importance of discipleship for new Christians.

In his 2nd episode, Adam talks to actor and singer Jonathan Jackson. Jonathan shares the importance of Christian parenting, experiences in non-Christian environments, and some every day theology.