The Orthodox Apologetics Podcast

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

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Jun 24

    Five Differences Between Orthodox and Protestants on the Communion of Saints

    On the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner, Cassian is joined by special guest, Fr. Thomas Soroka, to discuss how Orthodoxy honors the saints and some of the key differences with Protestantism.

  8. Jun 18

    This Protestant Change Is Destroying Christianity

    For the early Christians, the place where they gathered for worshiped was not a mere building but was actually sanctified space. The altar was the heart of the space where the bishop or presbyter/priest presided over the Divine Liturgy.

  9. Jun 10

    How Eden Points to Orthodox Worship (and Why Protestantism Falls Short)

    In this episode, we explore how creation is structured as a temple fashioned by God and how this theme runs through the Scriptures and the whole Orthodox tradition. We also discuss the problem of 'modern' worship in much of the evangelical Protestant landscape today.

  10. Jun 3

    How Atheism Falls Short In Explaining the Universe

    Is the universe mostly empty space or filled with the glory of God? In this episode, we explore the story of 'atheist' C.S. Lewis discovering the heavenly music and sacred hierarchy of Creation rooted in St. Dionysius the Areopagite. 0:00 - Introduction 3:36 - Examining atheist views on Creation 7:08 - St. Paul's teaching on Creation 12:51 - Creation itself as an icon of God 21:58 - A comprehensible creation as evidence of God 33:23 - The aesthetic argument for God 40:18 - Other arguments for God 44:33 - Developing love for the beautiful 47:11 - Checking in with the chat 1:04:42 - Outro Music used: Epic Adventure Looped Version - M_B_Music_Studio Licensed through Envato

  11. May 27

    St. Lazarus as First 'Living' Christian Apologist (& Orthodox Bishop)

    One the first Christian apologists, Quadratus, made the case that Christianity was real because people resurrected by Christ were still alive during his day. While liberal scholars have tried to debunk the Lazarus story, he was 'resurrection' evidence in ancient times. 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Why do a podcast about apologetics? 6:25 - Rhett and Link's deconversion 20:35 - St. Quadratus's apologetic 26:09 - Responding to skeptical scholars 33:48 - The testimony of the tomb of Christ 41:30 - The Pilgrimage of Egeria 45:20 - Relics as part of the memory of the Church 52:00 - St. Lazarus as proof of the coming Resurrection 1:00:30 - Checking in with the chat 1:17:21 - Outro Music used: Epic Adventure Looped Version - M_B_Music_Studio Licensed through Envato

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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
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Show Website
    The Orthodox Apologetics Podcast

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