August 5
Speaker: Mark Ohanian
Topic:  IOCC’s efforts in the Horn of Africa famine
10 million people are currently in need of aid in the Horn of Africa, and over 2 million of those are children. Mark Ohanian, Programs Director of IOCC, tell us about the current crisis and what’s being done to help those who are suffering. Visit iocc.org to learn more. Plus, how much do you know about Orthodoxy’s history in America? An upcoming conference entitled Pilgrims & Pioneers: The Growth of Orthodox Christianity in 20th Century America will explore everything from the first Russian missionaries to 20th century American theologians. Tune in to learn more! Visit the conference website to learn more.

August 12
Speaker: Dr. Nick Yphantides
Topic: Food & Faith: Feed the Body & Nurture the Soul
A doctor who once weighed 467 pounds joins us today to talk about his incredible journey back to health and happiness. Buy your copy of My Big Fat Greek Diet from Amazon. Plus, it’s not too late to do some summer reading with your kids! Sylvia Leontaritis gives some suggestions which books to order today and which to avoid.

August 19
Speaker: Mustafa Akyol
Topic:  The intersection of religion, politics and social freedoms
Over 14 million students are headed off to college in the next few weeks, and Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry is here to offer suggestions on choosing a major and career path. After that, we’ll hear from a Turkish journalist who asks, “Is Islam incompatible with freedom?” Join us for a provocative discussion on religion’s role and responsibility in politics and social freedoms. Buy your copy of Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty from Amazon.

August 26
Speaker:  Jim Rosapepe
Topic: Romania - Dracula Is Dead
Former United States ambassador to Romania Jim Rosapepe is on the show this week to talk about Romania’s amazing journey through Fascism, Communism and Democracy. Buy your copy of Dracular is Dead from the author's website. But first, Jennifer Nahas, Executive Director of OCF, offers some tips to college students on how to stay Christian on campus.

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