Episodes
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There are many misconceptions surrounding Judaism, and many details about it that are not known to the general public. Today, I outline some of the problematic aspects of Rabbinic Judaism and demonstrate how the true religion of Israel is fulfilled in Orthodox Christianity, not Judaism.
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REFERENCES:
The Religion of the Apostles | Fr. Stephen De Young
The Jewish Talmud And Its Use for Christian Apologetics | Christian Research Journal Reads Podcast: https://youtu.be/bm4rVoIFYzY?si=_A1uAYbgMZlioyUK
Jesus in the Talmud | Kyle: https://youtu.be/OuXl55odRKk?si=S008wLj53pTxlhzI
Jesus in the Talmud | Peter Schäfer
Christian Worship & the Old Testament | Orthodox Shahada: https://youtu.be/jkmh68urI6A?si=oo_kueqLnxZcwgIE
Orthodox Worship | Benjamin Williams & Harold Anstall
Orthodox Christianity and Zionism are Morally Incompatible | Nicholas https://orthodoxreflections.com/orthodox-christianity-and-zionism-are-morally-incompatible/
Jay Dyer on Rabbinic Judaism: https://youtu.be/Sv9Eif4DSbo?si=7n7x5cmpI3MRy2CE
What is Rabbinic Judaism? | Kyle: https://youtu.be/fnctYaJh_y4?si=0nG6mmABg2mE_A8R
47 Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus | Mary Fairchild: https://www.learnreligions.com/prophecies-of-jesus-fulfilled-700159
Josephus & Jesus | Paul L. Maier: https://www.namb.net/apologetics/resource/josephus-and-jesus/
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Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion. Should Christians be concerned? Well, I also believe Islam is the world's goofiest religion. In this episode, I give the listener all the details necessary to refute it.
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REFERENCES:
One Mistake Destroys Islam | Apostate Prophet: https://youtu.be/9n6-CrsZbfo?si=T-hUNUjcFdqud3tg
How Islam Got Jesus Completely Wrong | Apostate Prophet: https://youtu.be/Y7E_tW2HXfk?si=3uMb2f6u_qhe3QZJ
The Quranic Trinity Muslims Don’t Want You To Know About | Orthodox Shahada: https://youtu.be/zGh7hm9-asM?si=xfm2UTtv3lVSXC05
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity | Nabeel Qureshi
Who Killed Mohommad? | Acts 17 Polemics: https://youtu.be/KCTP6LJd620?si=lEQgCi6bR4R69Wvy
Orthodox Shahada: https://www.youtube.com/@OrthodoxShahada
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The apostles suffered extreme torments for Christ, but the Christian persecution was only beginning. In this episode, I read the lives of several early Christian martyrs as suggested by viewers. These stories are very gruesome, so the listener's discretion is advised.
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REFERENCES:
Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid
Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/
Murderous Games: Gladiatorial Contests in Ancient Rome | Keith Hopkins: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/murderous-games-gladiatorial-contests-ancient-rome
The Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-21st-saint-ignatius-the-god-bearer
The Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/february-23rd-saint-polycarp-of-smyrna
The Holy and Great Martyr Barbara: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-4th-great-martyr-barbara
The Holy and Great Martyr George: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/april-23rd-holy-great-martyr-and-trophy-bearer-george
The Holy Martyr Photini: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-20th-saint-photina
The Holy and Great Martyr Eustace: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/september-20th-saint-eustace
The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/may-3rd-holy-martyrs-timothy-and-maura
The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-9th-holy-40-martyrs-of-sebaste
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Many Christians know what happened to Jesus, but not many know what happened to the twelve apostles. Many are unaware of their struggles after the book of Acts and of their gruesome martyrdoms. In this episode, I read the lives of these men from the Prologue of Orchid! These stories are very brutal, so the listener's discretion is advised.
REFERENCES:
Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid
Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/
The Holy Apostle Peter: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-29th-holy-foremost-apostles-peter-and-paul
The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-30th-apostle-andrew
The Holy Apostle James, Son of Zebedee: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/april-30th-saint-james-the-son-of-zebedee
St John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/september-26th-saint-john-the-theologian
The Holy Apostle Philip: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-14th-apostle-philip
The Holy Apostle Bartholomew: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-11th-holy-apostle-bartholomew
The Holy Apostle Thomas: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/october-6th-apostle-thomas
The Holy Apostle Matthew the Evangelist: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-16th-apostle-matthew-the-evangelist
The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/october-9th-apostle-james-the-son-of-alphaeus
The Holy Apostle Jude: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/holy-apostle-thaddeus-jude
The Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/may-10th-apostle-simon-the-zealot
The Holy Apostle Paul: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-29th-holy-foremost-apostles-peter-and-paul
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People today find it incredulous to believe that Jesus really rose from the dead. However, many of the most common objections are rooted in historical misunderstandings. As such, they can be easily refuted, as I aim to do in this discussion.
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REFERENCES:
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | Gary Habermas & Michael Licona
The Resurrection of Jesus | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TUYymBPce08oyuhnHLLkR_B
Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid
Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/
On The Incarnation | St. Athanasius: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2802.htm
Jesus wasn't the only man to be crucified. Here's the history behind this brutal practice. | Laura Geggel: https://www.livescience.com/65283-crucifixion-history.html#:~:text=In%20Rome%2C%20the%20crucifixion%20process,and%20hung%20from%20the%20cross.&text=At%20this%20time%2C%20the%20victims,times%2C%20according%20to%20the%20report
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Christianity stands or falls on one simple question: did Jesus really rise from the dead? How can modern, enlightened people come to believe that someone died and rose again? Is there any evidence for this? In this episode, I tackle what I believe to be one of the most important matters one can investigate: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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REFERENCES:
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | Gary Habermas & Michael Licona
The Resurrection of Jesus | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TUYymBPce08oyuhnHLLkR_B
Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid
Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/
On The Incarnation | St. Athanasius: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2802.htm
Jesus wasn't the only man to be crucified. Here's the history behind this brutal practice. | Laura Geggel: https://www.livescience.com/65283-crucifixion-history.html#:~:text=In%20Rome%2C%20the%20crucifixion%20process,and%20hung%20from%20the%20cross.&text=At%20this%20time%2C%20the%20victims,times%2C%20according%20to%20the%20report
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Some question whether or not the Bible we have today can really be trusted. Who’s to say it hasn’t been corrupted over time? Today, I’ll be discussing various historical facts that will put this worry to rest.
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REFERENCES:
The Reliability of the New Testament | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TW70EEo4e2onJ4lq1QYSzrY
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There are many answers to this question. Some believe it fell from the sky, others say a council made a declaration. In this discussion, I go through the history of the canonization process of the Bible, relying heavily on work from Fr. Stephen De Young. How exactly did we get the Bible? The answer may surprise you.
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REFERENCES:
The Whole Counsel of God (Book) | Fr. Stephen De Young
Is the Book of Revelation Canonical in the Orthodox Church? | Fr. Stephen De Young: https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/wholecounsel/2018/08/15/is-the-book-of-revelation-canonical-in-the-orthodox-church/
The Error of Chiliasm | Fr. Michael Pomazansky: https://orthochristian.com/86555.html
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American Christianity is leaving many today disenfranchised. Why is that? And why are many finding refuge in the Orthodox Church? Today, I offer my thoughts on the matter. If you enjoyed this discussion, please share it with friends! Thank you and God bless!
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Going to confession can be a scary thing, especially if you’ve never gone before! In this episode, I discuss what it was like going to confession for the first time and how to prepare for it. I also share some of the lessons that I’ve learned from going to confession for a couple of years now. If you enjoy this kind of topical discussion content, be sure to let me know in the comments, as I have several ideas for more! Thank you for listening and God bless.
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From May 27th to June 5th 2024, I was blessed with the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, one of the holiest places in all of Orthodoxy. This monastic republic is located on a peninsula in Greece. This episode chronicles the stories about my journey, what it was like meeting Athonite monastics, and what lessons I learned from the trip. Undoubtedly, it was one I will never forget. Thank you for listening and God bless!
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Why did a Baptist such as myself become an Orthodox Christian? In this episode, I walk you through my conversion process. In it, I go step-by-step, addressing each doctrine of Protestantism that I came to reject and why, as well as the issues I had that prevented me from becoming Catholic, finally to the point of accepting Orthodoxy as the fullness of the faith.
Thanks for listening and God bless!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Video Intro
0:19 Introduction
4:40 Protestant Upbringing
8:03 Introduction to Orthodoxy
12:56 My First Visit to an Orthodox Church
15:14 Sola-Fide
30:40 Sola-Scriptura
38:33 Ecclesiology
49:13 Sacraments
55:33 Mary & The Saints
1:01:48 Liturgy, Priesthood, & Icons
1:11:02 Filioque & The Great Schism
1:16:38 The Papacy. Uniates, & Papal Infallibility
1:22:07 Purgatory & Indulgences
1:24:55 Immaculate Conception
1:30:08 Dogmatic Contradictions, Liturgical Innovations, & Ecumenism
1:36:23 The RCC Cannot Be Taken Seriously
1:39:14 Why I Love Orthodoxy
1:47:46 Conclusion
1:52:25 Where to Learn More
1:56:35 Video Outro
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REFERENCES:
Find An Orthodox Church Near You
https://orthodoxyinamerica.org/
Books
“Orthodoxy & Heterodoxy: Finding the Way to Christ in a Complicated Religious Landscape” by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
“Rock and Sand: An Orthodox Appraisal of the Protestant Reformers and Their Teachings” by Fr. Josiah Trenham
“Arise, O God: The Gospel of Christ’s Defeat of Demons, Sin, and Death” by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
“The Orthodox Veneration of the Mother of God” by St. John Maximovitch
“Orthodox Worship: A Living Continuity with the Synagogue, the Temple, and the Early Church” by Benjamin Williams & Harold Anstall
“Thinking Orthodox” by Dr. Eugenia Constantinou
“The Didache” by The Twelve Apostles
“The Letters of St. Ignatius” by St. Ignatius
“On The Incarnation” by St. Athanasius
Podcasts/YouTube Channels
“The Whole Counsel of God” by Fr. Stephen De Young
“The Royal Path” by Fr. Turbo
“Patristic Nectar” by Fr. Josiah Trenham
Fr. Spyridon Bailey
Patristix
Playlists
Orthodox Inquirers (Intro): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIp-1OgEHtdctLsSVGaCSG7EAQe-VPzjX
Orthodox Inquirers (Longform): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIp-1OgEHtdfSz5c_CcimuUYiDit4bR7U
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