46 episodes

Why do some young adults leave the Church, while others stay engaged? Rather than guess, we’ll interview young adults for an important conversation that highlights real stories and real struggles. We Are Orthodoxy empowers young adults to speak for themselves and to tell their own stories of faith and doubt.

We Are Orthodoxy Steven Christoforou, Christian Gonzalez, and Ancient Faith Radio

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 152 Ratings

Why do some young adults leave the Church, while others stay engaged? Rather than guess, we’ll interview young adults for an important conversation that highlights real stories and real struggles. We Are Orthodoxy empowers young adults to speak for themselves and to tell their own stories of faith and doubt.

    Episode 45: We Are Orthodoxy In Review

    Episode 45: We Are Orthodoxy In Review

    Steve and Christian reflect upon some of the insights gleaned through the forty-four interviews conducted to date.

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Episode 44: You Never Left

    Episode 44: You Never Left

    Hope has been on an interesting journey through Orthodoxy, that some may even refer to as a "there and back again" story. She discusses her time in evangelical Christianity as well as some of the experiences she has had in now being a full-time staff member with a Christian ministry program.

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Episode 43: The Me Who is Here

    Episode 43: The Me Who is Here

    Randy is in his mid-30s and describes his relationship with the Orthodox Church and his desire to be known fully as the person he really is.

    • 1 hr 33 min
    Episode 42: They Made Time for Me

    Episode 42: They Made Time for Me

    Lee is a 29-year-old army captain living in Alaska. He discusses the importance of other people in building and sustaining his life of faith.

    • 1 hr 44 min
    Episode 41: Wearing Faith on the Outside

    Episode 41: Wearing Faith on the Outside

    Sandra is a parish administrator in the Chicagoland area and explores how her faith has played a central role in her life for as long as she can remember.

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Episode 40: Orthodoxy or Bust

    Episode 40: Orthodoxy or Bust

    David is 24 and has been Orthodox for most of his life. In this interview, he discusses his sometimes rough (and sometimes wonderful) relationship with the Orthodox Church.

    • 1 hr 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
152 Ratings

152 Ratings

Ella03 ,

Raw and real stories. Thank you!

These stories are wonderful! Raw and real stories. Just started listening in late 2021, looking forward to listening to all the episodes.

JosephGaliano ,

Great content!

This is a fantastic podcast! Thanks for making the conversation so real and genuine.

hope112796 ,

So thankful!

I grew up in the Church before taking a multi-year detour to Protestantism. As I’ve begun a journey back home to Orthodoxy, these stories have encouraged me onward. Thank you!

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