Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy

John Diacos
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Introducing Christians to Eastern Orthodox doctrine and worldview to help them clearly communicate the Gospel to their friends and neighbours Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy free training course www.eeo.net.au Certainty for Life: An Invitation to those in Eastern Orthodoxy www.certaintyforlife.com Youtube youtube.com/@evangelisingeasternorthodoxy RSS link www.anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss Instagram www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy Podlink to all podcast feeds www.pod.link/1878240547

  1. Greek Orthodox to Gospel Certainty: Zac's Story

    4d ago

    Greek Orthodox to Gospel Certainty: Zac's Story

    If you’ve everwondered what “salvation” feels like inside Eastern Orthodoxy—and why so manylive with uncertainty—this episode is a raw, practical testimony.   In thisconversation, John Diacos interviews Zac, who was raised Greek Orthodox anddescribes a view of salvation that often looked like: “be a good person… andhope for the best.”   He also explainshow God felt distant and remote, and how cultural identity, familyexpectations, and even folk‑religion/superstitionshaped his spiritual outlook.   Then the turningpoint: Zac shares how the death and resurrection of Jesus brought clarity andcertainty—and how Bible teaching (through Sunday school) helped Scripture “comealive.”   You’ll also hearthe origin story behind Greek Bible Fellowship (GBF) (1985), including the deepchallenges of leaving Orthodoxy—family resistance, pressure, and threats—plusthe strengths that made GBF thrive.   In this episodeyou’ll learn:   •     What “salvation” can mean in lived GreekOrthodox experience—and why assurance can feel out of reach •     How “cultural Orthodoxy” (identity,weddings, festivals) can replace real gospel certainty •     Why superstition (e.g., evil eye, religiousitems) can become a substitute for spiritual security •     How Scripture centred teaching led Zac toconfidence in Christ   Zac is SeniorMinister at Bayside Anglican Church, Sydney https://www.baysideanglican.church/   And check outtheir regular social and competition pinball events! https://flipperfellowship.com/   🔔 If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/⁨@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy⁩  --------   00:00 UndefinedSalvation  00:08 Hope GodNotices  00:22 Security inHard Work  00:41 Violence& Resistance  00:54 Four SoilsReality  01:17 IntroducingZac  02:24 Greek Rootsin Australia  04:21 OrthodoxSalvation View  07:27 WhereSecurity Lived  09:48 Evil Eye& Symbols  12:55 How ChristFound Me  14:38 Bible CameAlive  18:21 FamilyPushback Begins  23:38 Called toGBF  31:31 Threats& Cost of Faith --------   📡 RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss   🌐 All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547   🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547   🟢 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb   📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy   💬 Continue the conversation in our Facebook group https://fb.me/g/6joZtjfAb/vzZPehtH   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   #EasternOrthodoxy#GreekOrthodox #OrthodoxChristianity #Orthodoxy #Salvation#AssuranceOfSalvation #Gospel #ChristianTestimony #Evangelism #BibleTeaching#WorksVsGrace #ConversionStory #ChurchHistory #GreekBibleFellowship#JesusChrist

    39 min
  2. Cyril Lucaris: The Calvinist Patriarch Orthodoxy Tried to Erase

    May 19

    Cyril Lucaris: The Calvinist Patriarch Orthodoxy Tried to Erase

    Cyril Lucaris —Patriarch of Constantinople, champion of Scripture, and the most controversialfigure in Eastern Orthodoxy — openly embraced Reformed theology, defended theauthority of the Bible over the Church, and paid for it with his life.   In this in‑depth conversation with Pastor Jason Wallace,we explore:   • Why GeorgesFlorovsky admitted Lucaris really was Calvinist • How theOrthodox Church condemned him, then canonized him in 2009 • The explosivedoctrines in the Lucaris Confession (“Scripture above the Church,”“Justification by faith,” “Predestination by grace alone”) • Why the Councilof Jerusalem forbade ordinary believers from reading Scripture • How Orthodoxy,Roman Catholicism, and Mormonism use the same authority structure • The historicalproblems with Ignatius, forged canons, mystical traditions, and later doctrinaldevelopments • Why Lucarisbelieved the Jesus of Scripture was better than the Jesus of medieval mysticism • How hismartyrdom exposes the myth of an infallible Church   This video ispart of the Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy project, equipping Christians tounderstand Orthodox worldview and doctrine in order to communicate the gospelclearly and lovingly.   ▶️Jason’s Orthodox-focused videos are gathered at: https://www.orthodox.video   Jason Wallace’sYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ancientpathstv⁩    🔔 If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/⁨@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy⁩    -------- 00:00 – ScriptureAbove the Church? Lucaris’ Explosive Claim  00:17 – APatriarch Who Fought for the Gospel Among the Greeks  00:55 – Why CyrilLucaris Still Matters for Orthodox & Protestants  01:24 – DidLucaris Really Write the Calvinist Confession?  02:11 – FlorovskyConfirms: The Confession Was Lucaris’ Work  03:12 – “NotReally Orthodox”: The Endless Orthodox Denial Loop  05:36 – Ignatius,Forgeries, and the Rise of Mono‑Episcopacy  07:51 – HowTradition Drifted: Bishops, Patriarchs, and Power  09:38 –Mormonism, Rome & Orthodoxy: When Authority Contradicts Itself  11:40 – ModernOrthodox Prophets & Failed Predictions Exposed  13:55 – NewRevelation? When Churches Rewrite Their Own History  19:06 – Lucaris’Confession: Predestination, Justification & Free Will  20:38 – Shouldthe Bible Be in the People’s Language? Jerusalem Says No  22:14 –Canonizing Lucaris: How Does a “Heretic” Become a Saint?  35:06 – WhyLucaris Died: A Patriarch Murdered for the Gospel  38:01 – The Jesusof Scripture vs. The Jesus of Orthodoxy  44:00 –Reformation Is Possible in Orthodoxy—Here’s Proof --------   📡 RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss   🌐 All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547   🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547   🟢 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb   📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   #CyrilLucaris#EasternOrthodoxy #OrthodoxChurch #Calvinism #ReformedTheology #SolaScriptura#OrthodoxVsProtestant #ChurchHistory #CouncilOfJerusalem#EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy #AncientPathsTV #OrthodoxSaint#ProtestantPatriarch #AuthorityOfScripture #ChristianApologetics

    53 min
  3. Why You Can Approach God Boldly

    May 14 ·  Bonus

    Why You Can Approach God Boldly

    How can sinfulpeople stand before a holy God?   This videoexplores one of the most important truths in Christianity: Jesus Christ as ourGreat High Priest, the one mediator who gives us bold access to God. Drawingfrom Isaiah’s vision, the Temple system, and the book of Hebrews, we unpack whyno human priest, sacrifice, or ritual can bridge the gap between God’s holinessand our sin — and why Christ alone can.   You’ll discover: •     Why God’s holiness creates a realseparation between us and Him •     Why Israel’s priests and sacrifices couldnever remove sin •     How Jesus offers the only perfect sacrifice •     Why Christ’s priesthood is eternal,sinless, and unrepeatable •     How Jesus intercedes for us right now inheaven •     Why believers can approach God withconfidence, not fear •     Why no sin is too great for Christ tocleanse •     How Christ gives us permanent peace withGod   No matter who youare, this teaching clarifies what Scripture means when it says: “He is able tosave completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives tointercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25)   If you’ve everwondered how God can forgive you, how prayer is even possible, or why Jesus’priesthood matters today — this video will give you clarity, confidence, andhope.   Christ has doneeverything. Christ intercedesforever. Christ welcomesyou boldly into the presence of God.   -------- 📚 Based on themes from Certainty for Life: An Invitation toEastern Orthodoxy   📘 Learn more about the book Certainty for Life- An Invitation tothose in Eastern Orthodoxy Available inprint, e‑book, andaudiobook at 👉 https://www.certaintyforlife.com Print, ebook andaudiobook available at https://books2read.com/u/4NkwQo   🔔 If you found this helpful, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with afriend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   👉 Share with anyone seeking clarity, faith, and assurance   -------- 00:00 God’sHoliness vs Human Sinfulness  00:26 Why IsraelCouldn’t Approach God  01:15 EarthlyMonarchs vs the Heavenly King  02:37 What “Holy”Really Means in Scripture  03:34 Isaiah’sVision: Confronted by God’s Purity  04:37 The Temple:Near to God Yet Kept at a Distance  05:46 The HighPriest and the Rope: The Cost of Access  06:25 Why WeStill Need a Mediator Today  07:02 The Failureof Human Priests (Hebrews)  09:23 WhySacrifices Could Never Remove Sin  10:10 The HighPriest We Actually Need  10:57 Jesus: TheOnly Priest in Heaven  12:21 Christ theAdvocate Who Never Fails  13:37 He SavesCompletely: Eternal Intercession  18:06 Bold Accessto God Through Christ Alone  19:18 Why We CanApproach God With Confidence  20:23 No Sin TooGreat: Christ Cleans Completely  21:02 A Love YouCannot Lose --------   #JesusChrist#HighPriest #Hebrews #ChristianTeaching #OrthodoxChristianity#ProtestantTheology #Atonement #Mediation #OneMediator #HolinessOfGod#GospelTruth #BibleStudy #ChristianDoctrine #ApproachGodBoldly #SavedCompletely

    22 min
  4. Cyril Lucaris- Protestant Orthodox Patriarch

    May 12

    Cyril Lucaris- Protestant Orthodox Patriarch

    Did an OrthodoxPatriarch really embrace Reformed (Calvinist) theology?   In this episodeof Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy, John Diacos interviews Pastor Jason Wallace(Ancient Paths TV) to investigate one of the most explosive questions inOrthodox–Protestant history: Was Cyril Lucaris (Archbishop/Patriarch ofConstantinople) a Calvinist, a reformer, or fully Orthodox—yet later reframedas an “Orthodox saint”?   We trace Lucaris’life and influence in the early 1600s, including claims surrounding hisReformed-style confession of faith, the fierce backlash it provoked, and whylater Orthodox councils—especially the Council of Jerusalem (1672)—becamecentral to the debate.   Jason alsodiscusses the documentary trail he highlights in his work (including referencesto archival sources and diplomatic testimony) and why the Lucaris controversymatters for core issues like Scripture vs tradition, church authority, and thecredibility of competing historical narratives.   You’ll also hearwhy Lucaris’ push to publish Scripture in accessible Greek became a flashpoint,and how wider pressures—from Rome to Ottoman politics—shaped what happenednext.   Topics coveredinclude: • Cyril Lucaris’life and rise to Patriarch of Constantinople • The “CalvinistPatriarch” claim (and why it matters today) • Lucaris’Confession of Faith and Reformed influence (Belgic‑style) • The ModernGreek Scriptures project and the reported suppression of copies • Depositions,political intrigue, and Lucaris’ martyrdom under Ottoman power • Orthodoxcouncils condemning Lucaris and the later Jerusalem 1672 response •Primary-source/document claims (Vatican archives + diplomatic testimony)   ▶️Jason’s Orthodox-focused videos are gathered at: https://www.orthodox.video   Jason Wallace’sYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ancientpathstv   LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy -------- 00:00 – Cyril Lucaris: The Protestant Patriarch? 00:13 – A Calvinist on the Ecumenical Throne? 00:20 – Modern Greek Bible: Why His Successor Burned It 00:30 – Orthodox Clergy Accuse Lucaris of Calvinism 00:46 – Lucaris’ Own Words: “Leaving the Fathers, I Took Scripture Alone” 01:38 – Why Cyril Lucaris Tried to Reform Orthodoxy 02:00 – Who Was Cyril Lucaris? 02:52 – From Alexandria to Constantinople: His Rise to Patriarch 03:32 – Why Lucaris Called Himself a Calvinist 04:13 – The Belgic‑Modeled Confession That Shook Orthodoxy 04:45 – Modern Greek Bible: Lucaris’ Explosive Reform 05:21 – Five Depositions and a Martyrdom 06:59 – Condemned by Six Orthodox Councils 07:34 – Council of Jerusalem: Rewriting Lucaris’ Legacy 09:02 – The Vatican Archives Reveal the Truth 10:34 – Orthodox Clergy Petition: “He Is a Calvinist” 11:59 – How Orthodox Leaders Helped Rome Kill Him 13:41 – Jesuit Influence and the Battle for the Greek Church24:52 – Lucaris: “The Reformers Were More in Accord with Christ” 36:21 – Why the Council of Jerusalem Rewrote His Legacy53:32 Why Cyril Lucaris Threatens Orthodox Inerrancy Today -------- 📡 RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss   🌐 All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547   🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547   🟢 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb   📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy 🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   #gospeltruth#orthodoxy #orthodox #evangelism #christianity #ChurchHistory #orthodoxchurch#easternorthodoxy #orthodoxfaith #greekorthodoxchurch #russianorthodoxchurch#orthodoxevangelism #ancientfaith #apologetics #converts #christiantheology #CyrilLucaris#Calvinism #ReformedTheology #ChurchHistory #Protestant #SolaScriptura#ChurchHistory #CouncilOfJerusalem #PatriarchOfConstantinople #AncientPathsTV

    58 min
  5. Guaranteed Forgiveness in Christ

    May 7 ·  Bonus

    Guaranteed Forgiveness in Christ

    What does the OldTestament sacrificial system have to do with Jesus’ death — and why does itmatter for your salvation today? In this episode of Certainty for Life, weexplore how the entire temple system, the priests, the sacrifices, and even theday of atonement itself were designed as a shadow pointing to the once‑for‑allsacrifice of Christ.   You’ll see why:   • The blood ofbulls and goats could never take away sin • The temple wasonly a model of the true heavenly reality • Jesus enteredthe real Most Holy Place with His own blood • His sacrificenever needs to be repeated • Forgiveness inChrist is complete, eternal, and perfect • Human effort,religiosity, or self‑denialcan never cleanse the conscience • Only Jesus canredeem, cleanse, and perfect His people forever   This episodeunpacks the biblical logic behind substitution, atonement, and redemption — andwhy Jesus’ sacrifice stands utterly unique in all of history.   If you’ve everwondered how Jesus’ death actually saves, why His sacrifice is different, orwhat it means to be forgiven “once for all,” this teaching will give youclarity, confidence, and deep assurance.   -------- 📚 Based on themes from Certainty for Life: An Invitation toEastern Orthodoxy   📘 Learn more about the book Certainty for Life- An Invitation tothose in Eastern Orthodoxy Available inprint, e‑book, andaudiobook at 👉 https://www.certaintyforlife.com Print, ebook andaudiobook available at https://books2read.com/u/4NkwQo   🔔 If you found this helpful, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with afriend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   👉 Share with anyone seeking clarity, faith, and assurance   --------   00:00 – Why theOld Covenant Couldn’t Reconcile Us to God  00:07 – ChristEnters the True Most Holy Place  00:17 – OneSacrifice That Removes All Sin  00:28 – Why HumanEffort Cannot Save You  00:47 – WhyJesus’ Death Is Different From Every Other Death  01:13 –Understanding Israel’s Sacrificial System  02:28 – WithoutBlood There Is No Forgiveness  03:15 – YomKippur: The High Priest and the Holy of Holies  04:12 – The Lawas a Shadow, Not the Reality  05:00 – WhyAnimal Sacrifices Could Never Remove Sin  06:30 – TheTemple as a Copy of Heavenly Reality  08:01 – Christthe True High Priest in the Heavenly Sanctuary  09:13 – Once forAll: The Final, Perfect Sacrifice  10:39 – Completeand Eternal Forgiveness in Christ  12:34 –Athanasius on Christ Making the Mortal Immortal  13:13 – OnlyJesus Can Cleanse and Perfect Us Forever --------   #JesusSacrifice#Atonement #ChristianTeaching #OrthodoxChristianity #ProtestantChristianity#BiblicalTheology #GospelTruth #CertaintyForLife #HebrewsStudy #dayofatonement#OnceForAll #JesusOurHighPriest #TempleSymbolism #OldTestamentForeshadowing#RedemptionInChrist #SalvationExplained #ChristianDoctrine #BibleStudy

    14 min
  6. Orthodox Identity vs Living Faith — A Macedonian Orthodox Testimony

    May 5

    Orthodox Identity vs Living Faith — A Macedonian Orthodox Testimony

    What does itreally mean to grow up Macedonian Orthodox—and why can embracing the gospel ofJesus Christ feel like abandoning your family, culture, and identity?   In thiscompelling episode of Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy, Sash shares his deeplypersonal journey from cultural Orthodoxy to a living, saving faith in JesusChrist. Raised in a Macedonian Orthodox household in Australia, Sash opens upabout faith, superstition, family loyalty, fear, identity, and the powerfulshift that came through reading Scripture and encountering Christ through God’sWord.   Together withhost John Diacos, this conversation explores:   •     Why Orthodoxy functions as a family andcultural identity, not just a religion •     Why many Orthodox people respect Jesus yetlack assurance of salvation •     The emotional cost of “leaving”Orthodoxy—and why families react so strongly •     The difference between religion and faith •     Why Scripture is often unread, yetdesperately needed •     How to lovingly and wisely share the gospelwith Orthodox friends and family   🔔 If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/⁨@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy⁩  -------- 00:00 OrthodoxTestimony – Why This Conversation Matters 01:27 RaisedMacedonian Orthodox in Australia 02:18 Salvationin Orthodoxy – “I Never Really Understood It” 03:01 God, Jesus,and the Missing Trinity 04:32 LovingJesus Without Knowing Who He Is 05:52 Family,Honour, and Orthodox Identity 07:19 Death,Fear, and Orthodox Superstition 10:15 Mary asIntercessor – Who Do You Really Pray To? 11:31 InfantBaptism, Godparents, and Eternal Consequences 16:37 From Prideand Emptiness to Christ 18:12 LeavingOrthodoxy – Shame, Betrayal, and Family Pressure 20:12 WhyOrthodoxy Is an Identity, Not Just a Religion 24:01 Greek,Macedonian, and Coptic Orthodoxy Compared 27:41 Religion vsFaith – The Gospel Clash 34:01 How toShare the Gospel with Orthodox Friends --------   📡 RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss   🌐 All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547   🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547   🟢 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb   📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   #gospeltruth#orthodoxy #orthodox #evangelism #christianity #ChurchHistory #orthodoxchurch#easternorthodoxy #orthodoxfaith #greekorthodoxchurch #russianorthodoxchurch#orthodoxevangelism #ancientfaith #apologetics #converts #christiantheology#macedonianorthodoxy #christiantestimony #ScriptureAlone #sharingthegospel#ExOrthodox

    44 min
  7. BONUS: Did Jesus’ Death Do Enough? The Answer Changes Everything

    Apr 30 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Did Jesus’ Death Do Enough? The Answer Changes Everything

    Why did Jesus have to die?    This Easter message walks through the most important question in Christianity — yet one that many of us fail to ask.   Drawing directly from Scripture and the historic teaching of the Church, this video explains why Christ’s death was necessary, why He chose it, and how His sacrifice brings forgiveness, peace with God, and eternal life.   We explore themes foundational to Christian theology: — Why Easter is the centre of the Christian story — Why Jesus did not need to die, yet chose to — Why the crosswas God’s plan from the beginning — How Jesusbecame our substitute and bore our judgment — Why His life has infinite value — Why His death is enough to forgive our sins— fully, finally, completely — Why nothing can or need be added to Christ’s sacrifice — Why God’s love is proven at the cross — How Jesus’ death brings reconciliation, forgiveness, and eternal life   This message draws from the biblical narrative, early Church Fathers, and powerful real‑world analogies to show the depth of Christ’s love and the certainty of His salvation.   Whoever you are, this video will help you understand the meaning of Easter and the hope found inJesus’ death and resurrection. -------- 📚 Based on themes from Certainty for Life: An Invitation to Eastern Orthodoxy   📘 Learn more about the book Certainty for Life- An Invitation tothose in Eastern Orthodoxy Available in print, e‑book, and audiobook at 👉 https://www.certaintyforlife.com Print, ebook and audiobook available at https://books2read.com/u/4NkwQo   🔔 If you found this helpful, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   👉 Share with anyone seeking clarity, faith, and assurance   -------- 00:00 Why Easter Matters  00:12 What DoesEaster Mean to You  00:37 Why EasterIs Central in Christianity  01:11 The MostImportant Events in History  01:35 Have WeForgotten the Meaning of Easter  01:58 Jesus DidNot Need to Die  03:10 Was JesusJust Another Martyr  05:01 Jesus WasAlways in Control  06:23 Jesus Choseto Die — God’s Plan  07:38 “Get BehindMe, Satan” — Why Jesus Must Die  09:03 The OnlySolution to Our Sin Problem  11:18 Jesus BearsOur Sin and Judgment  12:39 TheSkydiver Who Shows the Cross  14:16 Jesus Diedas a Ransom for Many  17:12 Why Jesus’Life Has Infinite Worth  19:12 Jesus DiedBecause He Loves Us  21:30 While WeWere Enemies, Christ Died for Us  23:33 Did Jesus’Death Do Enough  25:24 Nothing toAdd — Christ Paid It All  26:05 TheGreatest Exchange Ever Offered --------         #Easter#WhyJesusDied #OrthodoxChristian #ProtestantChristian #ChristianTheology #EasterSermon#ChristDiedForUs #SubstitutionaryAtonement #OrthodoxPascha #ChristianFaith#GospelMessage #JesusSaves #Resurrection #GoodFriday #ChristianTeaching#BibleStudy #EasterMessage

    27 min
  8. Why I Converted to Orthodoxy

    Apr 28

    Why I Converted to Orthodoxy

    One of the goalsof this podcast is to increase our understanding Eastern Orthodoxy. What betterthan to hear it from someone who has chosen to convert.   In this episodewe hear Gamy’s story of conversion from a Charismatic background into EasternOrthodoxy—and the questions that shaped the process: church authority, how toread Scripture with history in mind, and embracing the “phronema” (Orthodoxmindset). We also discuss Communion and the Real Presence, assurance ofsalvation, and how Orthodox approach Scripture, Tradition and EcumenicalCouncils.   This is not adebate but rather a respectful discussion aimed at clarity.    🔔 If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCXncj2zJGADfgI10cJ0c9GQ   --------   00:00:07 Why ILeft Protestantism for Eastern Orthodoxy (Conversion Story) 00:00:45 Not aDebate: How we’re conducting this conversation 00:02:41 My Roadto Eastern Orthodoxy (Testimony Starts) 00:03:04 RaisedCharismatic/Pentecostal: The Starting Point 00:04:07 EarlyQuestions About Church Authority & Fallibility 00:04:52 Bible,History & Modernity: Re-Reading Scripture 00:05:33 JordanPeterson → Jonathan Pageau (First Taste of Orthodoxy) 00:07:21 Symbolvs Metaphor: Real Presence & Communion 00:08:35 “IDidn’t See the Early Church” (Why I Left Modern Worship) 00:10:31 ChurchHistory Shock: Azusa Street vs 1,900 Years 00:11:39 JayDyer, the Fathers & Orthodox Apologetics (Debates That Changed Me) 00:14:03 FirstDivine Liturgy: “No Going Back” Moment 00:16:37Orthodoxy vs Charismatic Experience (Reverence & the Divine) 00:28:32 What Is“Phronema”? Orthodox Mindset & Worldview 00:35:31 PenalSubstitution (PSA) 00:43:18Assurance of Salvation? Peace With God (Philippians 2) 00:53:11Salvation Outside Orthodoxy? “We Know Where the Spirit Is” 01:00:14Scripture vs Tradition? The False Either/Or Protestants Inherit 01:01:10Ecumenical Councils: How the Church Defines Doctrine 01:01:36 TheBible Canon: How the Early Church Recognized Scripture 01:01:42Scripture & the Church: A Question to Think Through   -------- 📡 RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss   🌐 All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547   🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547   🟢 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb   📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy   💬 Continue the conversation in our Facebook group https://fb.me/g/6joZtjfAb/vzZPehtH   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/     #EasternOrthodoxy#OrthodoxChristianity #Protestant #Evangelism #ChristianEvangelism #Gospel#BibleStudy #GospelOfMark #Mark7 #BibleVsTradition #Apologetics#ChristianApologetics #OrthodoxToChristian #ChristianDiscipleship#CrossCulturalMinistry #SharingTheGospel #JesusChrist #ChurchHistory#OrthodoxEvangelism #ChristianPodcast #EasternOrthodox#ChristianTestimony #ChurchHistory #ScriptureAndTradition #EcumenicalCouncils#BibleCanon #RealPresence #Communion #Salvation #AssuranceOfSalvation #Phronema

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