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. Sep 2

    Eastern Orthodoxy Explained in 12 Minutes

    Eastern Orthodoxyand Evangelical Christianity share many words — Jesus, salvation, grace, faith— but they often mean very different things. In this video, we explore thethree foundational beliefs that shape how Orthodox Christians understand God,sin, salvation, the Church, the sacraments, icons, worship, and spiritualtransformation.   You’ll discoverwhy Orthodoxy begins with God’s transcendence, why salvation is framed as unionwith God (theosis) rather than rescue from sin, and why the Church, sacraments,and ascetic practices play such a central role in Orthodox spirituality.   This overviewwill help you understand the deep differences — and the big questions everyChristian must answer: Can God be known?What is theosis? What role does sin play in salvation? And why did Jesus haveto die?   If you’respeaking with Orthodox friends, asking questions, or simply wanting clarity,this video will give you a clear, charitable, and biblical framework forunderstanding Eastern Orthodoxy.   🔔If you'd like more resources on understanding Eastern Orthodoxyand sharing the gospel faithfully, be sure to subscribe. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   -------- 00:01 EasternOrthodoxy Explained 00:27 ThreeFoundations of Orthodoxy 01:02 Can WeReally Know God? 01:53 How GodReveals Himself 03:04 Orthodox vsProtestant Salvation 03:28 Salvationand Union With God 03:38 Image vsLikeness of God 04:19 What IsTheosis? 04:31 “Man MightBecome God” 05:18 Does OurObedience Save Us? 05:42 Why theOrthodox Church Matters 06:22 OrthodoxSacraments Explained 06:43 IsCommunion Really Christ’s Body? 07:21 Why DoOrthodox Use Icons? 08:06 Why DoOrthodox Pray to Saints? 08:48 WhyOrthodox Christians Fast 10:39 Why DidJesus Have to Die? 11:01 Ask anOrthodox Neighbour --------   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📡 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   #EasternOrthodoxy#ProtestantTheology #Theosis #OrthodoxChristianity #EvangelicalChristianity#ChristianDoctrine #ChurchHistory #Salvation #BiblicalTheology #ChristianApologetics#OrthodoxVsProtestant #KnowGod #ChristianBeliefs #TheologyExplained

    Eastern Orthodoxy Explained in 12 Minutes

  2. Aug 26

    Getting Orthodox Evangelism Wrong - 3 Principles Change Everything

    How do you sharethe gospel with Eastern Orthodox or Roman Catholic friends without gettingstuck in debates about Mary, the Pope, icons, or church authority?   RichardBaxter—author of Sharing the Gospel with a Catholic Friend—joins us to unpackthe three principles that transform spiritual conversations:   1️⃣ Ask better questions  2️⃣ Share the story of God’s grace in yourlife  3️⃣ Open Scripture together   In this episode,we explore how these principles apply not only to Catholic evangelism, but alsoto conversations with Eastern Orthodox friends, cradle Orthodox, converts, andanyone shaped by tradition, culture, or inherited identity.   You’ll learn: • Why“information dumping” shuts conversations down • How torecognise the four types of Catholics (and Orthodox parallels) • How to movefrom Mary → Jesus without attacking • Why personaltestimony is more powerful than theological argument • How Scripturebecomes common ground • How to avoidthe “I’m right, you’re wrong” trap • How to speak tothe real question behind the question   If you want togrow in confidence, clarity, and compassion as you share Christ with Orthodox,Catholic, or religious friends, this conversation will equip you with practicaltools you can use immediately.   🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   Richard's book,Sharing the Gospel with a Catholic Friend is available from   https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://reformers.com.au/products/9781837280391-sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-richard-baxter   -------- 00:00 – Stop theInfo‑Dump: WhyQuestions Convert Better  01:00 – 4 Typesof Catholics You’ll Meet — And How to Reach Each One  03:34 – ConfusedConnor & Indifferent Ingrid: The Majority You’ll Meet  04:49 – Born‑Again Catholics? Yes — And Why ItMatters  05:36 – The OneQuestion That Cuts Through Every Worldview  06:20 – Why JesusIs Magnetic Across Religions  08:03 – ApplyingThis to Orthodox Friends: Converts vs Cradle  08:48 – The 3‑Step Evangelism Framework 10:47 – Why YourStory Is Often More Powerful Than Theology  11:15 – WhyScripture Has Spiritual Power in Evangelism  12:28 – WhyCatholics & Orthodox Agree on Scripture (In Theory)  13:48 – WhyPersonal Faith Stories Disarm Defensiveness  14:10 – StopAttacking Catholicism — Start Showing Jesus  15:01 – WhyUnderstanding Catholic Doctrine Still Helps  20:13 – DoctrineMatters — But People Matter More  22:14 – How toPivot From Mary to Jesus Without a Fight  23:21 – Why “MaryWas a Sinner” Is the Wrong First Move  25:34 – Let MarySpeak for Herself: The Magnificat Strategy  29:11 – ShowingJesus’ Compassion: The Real Turning Point  30:47 – TheQuestion Behind the Question: What They’re Really Asking  31:30 – Don’t WinArguments — Win People to Christ   --------   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📡 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   #EvangelisingOrthodoxy#CatholicEvangelism #OrthodoxChristianity #SharingTheGospel #ChristianTestimony#AskBetterQuestions #GospelConversations #EvangelismTraining #EasternOrthodoxy#ProtestantVsOrthodox #ChristianApologetics #MaryInTheBible #HowToShareYourFaith#ScriptureAlone #ChristianPodcast

    Getting Orthodox Evangelism Wrong - 3 Principles Change Everything

  3. Aug 19

    What a Catholic Evangelist Knows About Reaching Orthodox People that We Miss

    What makes apowerful Christian testimony? How do you shareyour story without making it all about you? And how do youcommunicate the gospel clearly to friends from Eastern Orthodox or Catholicbackgrounds?   In this episode,pastor and author Richard Baxter (not the 17th‑century reformer!) shares his journey fromcultural religion to genuine faith — and the principles that shape effective,compassionate evangelism today.   We explore:   • Why pointing toJesus — not yourself — is the heart of real testimony  • Why humansinstinctively try to “climb their way to God”  • How pride anddespair distort our understanding of salvation  • The momentRichard realised he wasn’t actually right with God  • The “Three P’s”of a compelling testimony: Pointing, Plain, Personal  • Why Richardrarely mentions his Catholic background upfront  • How tochallenge someone’s beliefs without crushing them  • Why evangelismrequires both courage and compassion  • How Richard’spastoral work shapes his approach to outreach  • Why he stillloves Catholics — and longs for them to know the gospel  • Why these sameprinciples apply directly to conversations with Eastern Orthodox friends   If you want togrow in clarity, confidence, and compassion as you share Christ with Orthodox,Catholic, or religious friends, this conversation will equip you with practicaltools you can use immediately.   🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   Richard's book,Sharing the Gospel with a Catholic Friend is available from   https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://reformers.com.au/products/9781837280391-sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-richard-baxter   -------- 00:00 Why YourTestimony Must Point to Jesus, Not You  02:29 Growing UpLoved but Lost: Richard’s Early View of God  05:51 The Wake‑Up Call: “Are You Even a Christian?”  07:22 John’sGospel Breaks Through: Slave to Sin, Need for Rescue  09:16 The PrayerThat Changed Everything  10:59 The ThreeP’s of a Powerful Testimony  14:01 Why RichardDoesn’t Lead With “I Grew Up Catholic”  17:06 The HumanInstinct to Climb to God — And Why It Fails  19:22 Two TurningPoints: A Sledgehammer Sermon & a Patient Friend  21:46 Challengevs Compassion: Finding the Evangelism Balance  24:01 Pastor forOutreach: Why Evangelism Needs Pastoral Wisdom  26:19 WhyEvangelism Matters: Glory, Salvation, and Real Life Change  28:23 Why RichardStill Loves Catholics — And Wants Them Saved  30:36 Why theGospel Is the Best Way to Live Now  31:35 Why ThisProject Exists: Reaching the Orthodox With the True Gospel 32:16 - Do WeNeed Specific Books for Reaching Catholics and Orthodox? 39:37 - 3Dangerous Mistakes Protestants Make with Religious Friends --------   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in Eastern Orthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📡 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   #ChristianTestimony#SharingTheGospel #Evangelism #OrthodoxChristianity #EasternOrthodoxy#CatholicToChristian #GraceNotWorks #ProtestantVsOrthodox #GospelConversation#HowToShareYourFaith #BornAgain #JohnsGospel #ChristianPodcast #TestimonyTips#EvangelisingOrthodoxy

    What a Catholic Evangelist Knows About Reaching Orthodox People that We Miss

  4. Aug 12

    Why "I'm Orthodox" Doesn't Mean What You Think

    One of thebiggest mistakes evangelicals make is assuming that when someone says,"I'm Orthodox," they are describing their theology. In many cases,they are describing their identity, family, culture and heritage.   In this sessionof the Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy Seminar Series, we explore the worldviewof Cradle Orthodox believers and explain why listening carefully is the key tomeaningful gospel conversations.   You'll discover: • Why Orthodoxidentity is often cultural before it is theological • What manyCradle Orthodox actually believe about God, Jesus and salvation • Why Easterplays such an important role in Orthodox life • The crucialquestions about the cross that many have never considered • Why assuranceof salvation is often missing • How family andculture become the greatest barriers to faith in Christ • Practical waysto share the gospel with Orthodox friends using Scripture, wisdom andcompassion   🔔If you'd like more resources on understanding Eastern Orthodoxyand sharing the gospel faithfully, be sure to subscribe. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   Subscribe forweekly videos on: • EasternOrthodoxy • OrthodoxConverts • Evangelism • ChristianApologetics • BiblicalTheology • GospelConversations • Assurance ofSalvation   -------- 00:00 – Orthodoxyas Identity, Not Doctrine 00:21 – WhyCradle Orthodox Believe So Differently 00:55 – Convertsvs Cradle Orthodox: Theology Gap 01:16 – Orthodoxyas Cultural and Family Heritage 02:02 –Understanding the Cradle Orthodox Worldview 02:30 – WhatCradle Orthodox Think About God 03:07 – What TheyBelieve About Jesus 03:47 – Easter:Culture, Resurrection and Good Works 04:30 – TheUnasked Question: Why Does Jesus Die? 05:28 – SalvationAnxiety and Merit-Based Religion 06:07 – Hebrews7–10: Once-for-All Assurance 06:35 – Culturevs Christ: The Real Barrier 07:51 – Why YourTestimony Matters 08:45 – FamilyPressure and the Cost of Following Jesus 10:10 – Jesus’Promise of a New Family and Eternal Life 10:55 – How toShare the Gospel with Cradle Orthodox -------- 📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📡 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   #OrthodoxChristianity#EasternOrthodox #ProtestantTeaching #GospelClarity #OrthodoxVsProtestant#CradleOrthodox #OrthodoxCulture #OrthodoxFamily #AssuranceOfSalvation#Hebrews710 #WhyDidJesusDie #CrossAndResurrection #SharingTheGospel#ChristianApologetics #OrthodoxEvangelism #IdentityAndFaith #JesusChristAlone#BiblicalSalvation #OrthodoxEaster #OrthodoxBeliefs

    Why "I'm Orthodox" Doesn't Mean What You Think

  5. Aug 5

    The Principles of Orthodox Evangelism

    In this episodeof “Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy”, John Diacos speaks with Philip Jensenabout the theology and principles of evangelism, especially for engaging peoplefrom an Eastern Orthodox background with clarity, love, and cultural wisdom.   You’ll hear whycross‑culturalevangelism requires learning a person’s world—without changing the gospel—soyou can remove obstacles to belief faster (“muzzle velocity”).   A major emphasisis the danger of turning apologetics into evangelism: you can win arguments andstill lose the person. The focus stays on telling people about Jesus, not“debating them into the kingdom.”   For ministry toOrthodox friends and neighbours, the conversation highlights practical bridgeslike hospitality, food, and family, and then moving to shared ground—readingthe Bible together, starting in the Gospels (often Mark).   When the stickingpoint is Bible authority vs church tradition, Philip Jensen points to Mark 7 asa key passage to read with someone who prioritises “the church fathers” overScripture.   It isn’t aboutscoring points against Orthodoxy—it’s helping someone see the need forforgiveness, and why the death of Jesus matters for sinners who don’t feelsinful.   🔔 If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   -------- 00:00 WhyOne-Size-Fits-All Evangelism Fails 01:22 RethinkingProtestant Ministry and Cultural Context 05:56 WhyCross-Cultural Evangelism Is So Hard 07:39 HowSecond-Generation Migrants Lose the Faith 09:46 The HiddenIdentity Crisis in Immigrant Churches 10:48 WhyOrthodox Youth Leave the Church 15:02 Orthodox vsCatholic: Cultural Experience Trumps Theology 17:45 The SecretWeapon to Reaching Orthodox Communities 19:10 MuzzleVelocity: Adapting the Gospel to Preconceptions 20:01 How toRemove Hurdles to Biblical Faith 21:45 The Problemwith Orthodox Spiritual Uncertainty 22:39 Is theOrthodox Gospel the True Gospel? 23:25 Apologeticsis Killing Modern Evangelism 24:44 You Can’tArgue Someone into the Kingdom 27:18 WhyAttacking Orthodoxy Will Always Backfire 30:12 Faith vsReason: How to Defend Biblical Truth 31:18 WhatOrthodox Believers Actually Think About Doctrine 33:52 Protestantvs Orthodox: The Trap of Online Debates 36:00 ThePsychology of Winning Arguments and Losing Souls 39:45 HospitalityBreaks Walls: Practical Ministry Strategies 43:10 Exposingthe Dangerous Errors in Orthodox Tradition 46:55 How to Leadan Eastern Orthodox Friend to Christ 51:15 BreakingFree from Blind Cultural Loyalty 54:40 The FinalVerdict: True Salvation vs Church Rituals --------   📡 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/     #EasternOrthodoxy#OrthodoxChristianity #Protestant #Evangelism #ChristianEvangelism #Gospel#BibleStudy #GospelOfMark #Mark7 #BibleVsTradition #Apologetics#ChristianApologetics #OrthodoxToChristian #ChristianDiscipleship#CrossCulturalMinistry #SharingTheGospel #JesusChrist #ChurchHistory#OrthodoxEvangelism #ChristianPodcast

    The Principles of Orthodox Evangelism

  6. Jul 29

    Eastern Orthodoxy is Gaining Evangelical Converts- Here's Why

    Why are so manyEvangelicals converting to Eastern Orthodoxy?   Across Australia,North America and Europe, pastors are seeing committed church membersunexpectedly leave evangelical churches for Orthodoxy.   In this firstsession of the EEO Seminar Series, we examine the six biggest reasons drivingthis movement and consider how Bible-believing Christians should respond withboth truth and compassion.   In this videoyou'll discover: • Why Orthodoxcontent is flourishing on YouTube and social media • The six majorfactors attracting Protestant converts • What surveydata actually reveals about Orthodox conversions • Why certainty,tradition and spiritual discipline have such strong appeal • The crucialdifferences between salvation by grace and salvation through works • Practical waysto help someone considering conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy • Why reachingcradle Orthodox with the gospel remains the greater mission   This seminar isdesigned to equip pastors, ministry leaders and Christians who want tounderstand Orthodox doctrine, engage thoughtfully with Orthodox friends, andcommunicate the biblical gospel clearly.   🔔 If you found this helpful, then LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share witha friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   -------- 00:00 WhyEvangelicals Are Becoming Orthodox 01:36 Six ReasonsPeople Convert 01:54 YouTube IsDriving Orthodox Growth 03:08 What the Numbers Really Show 05:38 #1 TheSearch for Community 06:25 #2 WhyIntellectual Depth Attracts Converts 07:12 #3 TheSearch for Absolute Truth 08:00 #4 TheClaim of Exclusive Salvation 08:38 #5Experiencing God Through Orthodoxy 09:20 #6 TheAppeal of Spiritual Discipline 11:59 How ShouldProtestants Respond? 13:26 HelpingSomeone Considering Orthodoxy 14:18 The BiggerMission: Reaching Cradle Orthodox 15:14 What's Nextin This Seminar Series? --------   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📡 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   #EasternOrthodoxy#OrthodoxChurch #OrthodoxChristianity #Protestant #Gospel #Salvation#ChristianApologetics #Evangelism #BibleTeaching #ChurchHistory#OrthodoxVsProtestant #JesusChrist #ReformedTheology #Christianity#EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy

    Eastern Orthodoxy is Gaining Evangelical Converts- Here's Why

  7. Jul 22

    Why I Walked Away from Eastern Orthodoxy... Before Converting

    Dave Chewseriously considered becoming Eastern Orthodox. The beauty, history, liturgyand ancient traditions all drew me in—but after visiting Orthodox churches andstudying Orthodox theology, he ultimately decided not to convert.   In thisconversation with John Diacos from Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy, Dave Chewshares his personal journey, what first attracted him to Eastern Orthodoxy, theexperiences that challenged him, and the biblical convictions that led him toremain committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ.   Find help forthose who have left the Eastern or Oriental Orthodox Church due to abuse athttps://chewmadenew.com/charizomai   Link to Secondhalf of Crossover: https://youtu.be/Upe-z49jdfQ   YouTube Links: https://www.youtube.com/@ChewMadeNew- YouTube Page https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEzNYG4CST3ACYXj384jEiEGaeeKKEZeN&si=2x446_Q-0fXrrLzm- Testimony Playlist   Website Links: https://chewmadenew.com https://chewmadenew.com/gcaam  - Gospel-Centered Autism Awareness Movement https://chewmadenew.com/charizomai  - Charizomai Online Resource Center   🔔 If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   -------- 00:00 – Coming Up 00:53 –Introducing the Crossover Episode 02:15 – AutismMinistry & Leaving Eastern Orthodoxy 05:02 – FirstEncounters with Greek Orthodoxy 06:20 – “We Don’tStudy the Bible Individually” 08:19 – Culturalvs Theological Orthodoxy 10:03 – Drawn byIncense, Icons, Architecture 13:55 – The ‘Tug’That Warned Me Away 16:19 – Why IDidn’t Convert: Social & Theological Reasons 18:04 –Veneration of Mary: Theotokos Controversy 20:41 – BibleStudy: Only the Priest Interprets 21:55 – IconKissing Mandated by Nicaea II 22:02 – TheAnathema Problem 23:24 – CelebrateRecovery & Being “Under Anathema” 26:33 – Why EO IsNot the One True Church 32:50 – WhatOrthodox Parishioners Need Most: The Gospel 34:06 – Assuranceof Salvation Explained 36:36 –Introducing the Charizomai Resource Center --------   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📡 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   #EasternOrthodoxy#OrthodoxChurch #ProtestantVsOrthodox #IconVeneration #Theotokos #SolaScriptura#AssuranceOfSalvation #EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy #LeavingOrthodoxy#ChristianTestimony #GreekOrthodox #Filioque #BiblicalCounseling#GospelCentered

    Why I Walked Away from Eastern Orthodoxy... Before Converting

  8. Jul 15

    The #1 Mistake Christians Make Talking to Orthodox Friends

    How do you sharethe gospel with an Eastern Orthodox friend without turning the conversationinto another theological debate?   In this video, Irespond to my interview with Father Thomas—not to "win an argument,"but to demonstrate a more biblical and effective way to engage Orthodoxfriends. Instead of beginning with disagreement, we begin by listeningcarefully, identifying genuine points of agreement, and using them as bridgesto the person and work of Jesus Christ.   We explore whereEvangelical and Eastern Orthodox Christians share common ground, includingScripture, grace, adoption, genuine faith, and the love of God.   We then examinethe key theological differences surrounding sin, death, the atonement,justification, theosis, assurance of salvation, and the finished work ofChrist.   Most importantly,this video shows how careful listening creates opportunities to present thebiblical gospel with both clarity and love.   This discussionwill help you have more fruitful gospel conversations.   You’ll learn howto: • Listen the wayJesus listened — drawing out the heart • Identify realstarting points for gospel conversations • Use Scriptureas the final authority (Mark 7:13) • Explainadoption, atonement, and justification clearly • Show why sin,not death, is the central problem Scripture addresses • PresentChrist’s once for all sacrifice from Hebrews • EncourageOrthodox friends to rest fully in Christ alone   🔔 If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy   -------- 00:00 Why Arguingwith Orthodox Friends Doesn't Work 02:31 WhereProtestants & Orthodox Already Agree 05:00 FatherThomas's Adoption Story: A Gospel Bridge 07:39 GenuineConversion Inside Orthodoxy? 08:45 WhyScripture Must Be the Final Authority 12:00 OrthodoxView of Sin, Death & Corruption Explained 15:29 Theosis:How Orthodox Understand Salvation 18:09 The KeyDifference: Cooperation or Christ Alone? 19:18 Is Sin orDeath Humanity's Greatest Problem? 21:42 Why JesusDied: The Heart of the Gospel 23:23 The Cross:Defeating Death or Bearing God's Wrath? 25:17 ChurchFathers on Christ Bearing Our Sin 26:48 Hebrews:Christ's Once-for-All Sacrifice Explained 28:24 Can YouHave Assurance of Salvation? 28:48 How toShare the Gospel with Orthodox Friends Wisely --------   📘 Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/   🎓 Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/   📡 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   #EasternOrthodoxy#OrthodoxChristianity #Orthodox #Protestant #Gospel #JesusChrist#ChristianApologetics #Evangelism #Bible #Scripture #Theosis #Justification#Salvation #ChurchFathers #ChristAlone

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