The Orthodox Apologetics Podcast

Cassian (Kyle) King, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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An Apologia for the Faith

  1. 12h ago

    Revisiting the Orthodox vs. Roman Catholic Debate on the Married Priesthood

    A popular Roman Catholic book claims that Orthodoxy innovated a married priesthood at the council of Trullo and went against Nicea I. This episode corrects that misunderstanding and unpacks the Orthodox approach to a married Priesthood.

  2. Aug 12

    Why the Apostles Transmitted Both Written & Unwritten Teachings to the Early Church

    Do the early Church Fathers teach that the Bible alone is the sole source of apostolic authority and teaching? Or were there unwritten teachings handed down concerning how to worship and celebrate the Sacraments? And what does the Bible have to say about all of this?

  3. Aug 5

    The Earliest Evidence for Honoring Christ and the Saints Through Images

    The Seventh Ecumenical Council taught that honoring images of our Lord and the saints is ancient and apostolic. However, many skeptics have objected to this claim. This episode explores the earliest evidence for how icons were used in the early church beyond mere decor.

  4. Jul 31

    Why the West Tossed Its Traditional Practice of Infant Communion

    The West practiced infant communion up until the 12th & 13th centuries, and some places to the 16th century. How did Roman Catholics and Protestants justify this change? This episode explores the history of infant communion, and its significance in the life of the church.

  5. Jul 22

    Examining the Earliest Evidence of the Dormition of the Theotokos

    The Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15th, when Mary died and her soul and then body were translated into heaven. However, skeptical scholars have stated there is no evidence for this event.

  6. Jul 15

    Why Worship in the Early Church Was Liturgical

    Many people today believe the myth that the first Christians worshipped informally in houses with spontaneous prayers and songs. The earliest liturgical evidence in the Scriptures, the Church Fathers, and ancient worship manuals suggest otherwise.

  7. Jul 8

    Does the Gospel of Mark Give Us a Radically Different Jesus than the Gospel of John? w/ Fr. Stephen DeYoung

    Some popular scholarship claims that the Gospel of Mark only presents Jesus as a divinely indwelled man while the Gospel of John presents him as God. Fr. Stephen De Young responds to this hyper critical scholarship and presents the Christ of the Gospels.

  8. Jul 1

    How the Bible Reveals that the Apostles and First Pastors Were Also Priests

    This episode explores how the New Testament and the early Church Fathers reveal that Christ gave us an ordained priesthood. We also discuss how the 3-fold structure of bishop, presbyter, and deacon fulfill the 3 offices of the Old Testament.

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An Apologia for the Faith

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  • Creator
    Cassian (Kyle) King, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Show Website
    The Orthodox Apologetics Podcast

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