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Many people often find it difficult to discern the will of God. In this portion of the interview, Fr. Gabriel explains some basic principles when it comes to contemplating the will of God in our lives.

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Many Protestants today get stuck on the issue of worship feeling foreign in Orthodoxy. In this reflection, I begin to break down the hidden presuppositions behind this sentiment and attempt to reorient them in a more positive manner.

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One of the most important questions one can ask in life: should I get married or become a monk? In this video, Fr. Gabriel offers some wisdom for how to discern one's path in life.

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Religion is fundamentally unavoidable. Even if one adamantly opposes it, people still act in a religious manner. In this short reflection, I share an observation about two very different people groups and how they incidentally act in a very Orthodox manner.

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Fr. Gabriel offers very sound advice to new converts to the faith, including what one ought do and what one ought not do shortly after becoming Orthodox.

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One difficulty many inquirers struggle with is the seemingly hard-lined stance Orthodoxy takes on certain issues. In this reflection, I attempt to reframe the question in accordance with the historical context. If we can see how we got here, we can begin to understand how to rectify where we're headed - and also avoid pitfalls along the way.

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Today, Fr. Gabriel, a monk from Holy Cross Monastery, joins me to discuss the topic of monasticism. What is monasticism? Why is it important? What exactly do monks do? All of this and more in today's episode.

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One of the more unique aspects of Orthodoxy in the modern age is its presence online. There are many pros and cons to online Orthodox content, as well as varying uses for both inquirers and Orthodox alike. In this reflection, I offer a few of my thoughts on navigating online Orthodox content.

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As I approach nearly a year of work on this channel, I wanted to offer a reflection on the enterprise of apologetics - and naturally, its limitations.

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Christianity is the world’s largest religion, and yet, it is arguably the most persecuted religion as well. Through this series, I am to defend Christianity in a holistic manner. I begin with outlining how the Bible came about and historical details about its preservation. Then, I address the most central matter to the faith: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Next, I discuss the lives of the apostles, martyrs, and early saints, as their experiences are highly relevant to the overall case for Christianity. And lastly, I take a look at the other world religions, especially Islam and Judaism, to see how they stack up compared to Orthodox Christianity. I pray this strengthens the faith of Christians everywhere!

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Video Intro

0:20 How Did We Get The Bible?

12:32 Yes, The New Testament is Reliable

22:09 Here’s Proof That Jesus Rose From The Dead

43:47 Refuting Objections to The Resurrection

57:42 What Happened to The 12 Apostles?

1:21:43 Memorable Martyrs of the Early Church

1:45:52 Everything You Need to Know About Islam

2:02:13 Judaism is NOT What You Think

2:31:49 Everyone Has Something to Say About Jesus

2:43:54 Video Outro

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REFERENCES:

I am unable to list all of the references here because they exceed the character limit. Please refer to the original episodes if you're interested in checking out the sources!

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We live in a reality where it is impossible to live without having an opinion on the person of Jesus. Every religion has a view on Him! In this discussion, my aim is to compare and contrast what the world religions have to say about Jesus and see what similarities and differences arise.

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REFERENCES:

How Islam Got Jesus Completely Wrong | Apostate Prophet: https://youtu.be/Y7E_tW2HXfk?si=3uMb2f6u_qhe3QZJ

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There are many misconceptions surrounding Judaism, and many details about it that are not known to the general public. Today, I outline some of the problematic aspects of Rabbinic Judaism and demonstrate how the true religion of Israel is fulfilled in Orthodox Christianity, not Judaism.

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REFERENCES:

The Religion of the Apostles | Fr. Stephen De Young

The Jewish Talmud And Its Use for Christian Apologetics | Christian Research Journal Reads Podcast: https://youtu.be/bm4rVoIFYzY?si=_A1uAYbgMZlioyUK

Jesus in the Talmud | Kyle: https://youtu.be/OuXl55odRKk?si=S008wLj53pTxlhzI

Jesus in the Talmud | Peter Schäfer

Christian Worship & the Old Testament | Orthodox Shahada: https://youtu.be/jkmh68urI6A?si=oo_kueqLnxZcwgIE

Orthodox Worship | Benjamin Williams & Harold Anstall

Orthodox Christianity and Zionism are Morally Incompatible | Nicholas https://orthodoxreflections.com/orthodox-christianity-and-zionism-are-morally-incompatible/

Jay Dyer on Rabbinic Judaism: https://youtu.be/Sv9Eif4DSbo?si=7n7x5cmpI3MRy2CE

What is Rabbinic Judaism? | Kyle: https://youtu.be/fnctYaJh_y4?si=0nG6mmABg2mE_A8R

47 Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus | Mary Fairchild: https://www.learnreligions.com/prophecies-of-jesus-fulfilled-700159

Josephus & Jesus | Paul L. Maier: https://www.namb.net/apologetics/resource/josephus-and-jesus/

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Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion. Should Christians be concerned? Well, I also believe Islam is the world's goofiest religion. In this episode, I give the listener all the details necessary to refute it.

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REFERENCES:

One Mistake Destroys Islam | Apostate Prophet: https://youtu.be/9n6-CrsZbfo?si=T-hUNUjcFdqud3tg

How Islam Got Jesus Completely Wrong | Apostate Prophet: https://youtu.be/Y7E_tW2HXfk?si=3uMb2f6u_qhe3QZJ

The Quranic Trinity Muslims Don’t Want You To Know About | Orthodox Shahada: https://youtu.be/zGh7hm9-asM?si=xfm2UTtv3lVSXC05

Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity | Nabeel Qureshi

Who Killed Mohommad? | Acts 17 Polemics: https://youtu.be/KCTP6LJd620?si=lEQgCi6bR4R69Wvy

Orthodox Shahada: https://www.youtube.com/@OrthodoxShahada

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The apostles suffered extreme torments for Christ, but the Christian persecution was only beginning. In this episode, I read the lives of several early Christian martyrs as suggested by viewers. These stories are very gruesome, so the listener's discretion is advised.

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REFERENCES:

Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid

Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/

Murderous Games: Gladiatorial Contests in Ancient Rome | Keith Hopkins: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/murderous-games-gladiatorial-contests-ancient-rome

The Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-21st-saint-ignatius-the-god-bearer

The Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/february-23rd-saint-polycarp-of-smyrna

The Holy and Great Martyr Barbara: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/december-4th-great-martyr-barbara

The Holy and Great Martyr George: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/april-23rd-holy-great-martyr-and-trophy-bearer-george

The Holy Martyr Photini: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-20th-saint-photina

The Holy and Great Martyr Eustace: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/september-20th-saint-eustace

The Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/may-3rd-holy-martyrs-timothy-and-maura

The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/march-9th-holy-40-martyrs-of-sebaste

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Many Christians know what happened to Jesus, but not many know what happened to the twelve apostles. Many are unaware of their struggles after the book of Acts and of their gruesome martyrdoms. In this episode, I read the lives of these men from the Prologue of Orchid! These stories are very brutal, so the listener's discretion is advised.

REFERENCES:

Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid

Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/

The Holy Apostle Peter: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-29th-holy-foremost-apostles-peter-and-paul

The Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-30th-apostle-andrew

The Holy Apostle James, Son of Zebedee: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/april-30th-saint-james-the-son-of-zebedee

St John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/september-26th-saint-john-the-theologian

The Holy Apostle Philip: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-14th-apostle-philip

The Holy Apostle Bartholomew: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-11th-holy-apostle-bartholomew

The Holy Apostle Thomas: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/october-6th-apostle-thomas

The Holy Apostle Matthew the Evangelist: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/november-16th-apostle-matthew-the-evangelist

The Holy Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/october-9th-apostle-james-the-son-of-alphaeus

The Holy Apostle Jude: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/holy-apostle-thaddeus-jude

The Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/may-10th-apostle-simon-the-zealot

The Holy Apostle Paul: https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/post/june-29th-holy-foremost-apostles-peter-and-paul

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People today find it incredulous to believe that Jesus really rose from the dead. However, many of the most common objections are rooted in historical misunderstandings. As such, they can be easily refuted, as I aim to do in this discussion.

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REFERENCES:

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | Gary Habermas & Michael Licona

The Resurrection of Jesus | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TUYymBPce08oyuhnHLLkR_B

Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid

Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/

On The Incarnation | St. Athanasius: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2802.htm

Jesus wasn't the only man to be crucified. Here's the history behind this brutal practice. | Laura Geggel: https://www.livescience.com/65283-crucifixion-history.html#:~:text=In%20Rome%2C%20the%20crucifixion%20process,and%20hung%20from%20the%20cross.&text=At%20this%20time%2C%20the%20victims,times%2C%20according%20to%20the%20report

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Christianity stands or falls on one simple question: did Jesus really rise from the dead? How can modern, enlightened people come to believe that someone died and rose again? Is there any evidence for this? In this episode, I tackle what I believe to be one of the most important matters one can investigate: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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REFERENCES:

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | Gary Habermas & Michael Licona

The Resurrection of Jesus | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TUYymBPce08oyuhnHLLkR_B

Prologue of Orchid (Web): https://www.holyascensionofchrist.org/ochrid

Prologue of Orchid (Print): https://sebastianpress.org/the-prologue-of-ohrid-lives-of-saints-hymns-reflections-and-homilies-for-every-day-of-the-year/

On The Incarnation | St. Athanasius: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/2802.htm

Jesus wasn't the only man to be crucified. Here's the history behind this brutal practice. | Laura Geggel: https://www.livescience.com/65283-crucifixion-history.html#:~:text=In%20Rome%2C%20the%20crucifixion%20process,and%20hung%20from%20the%20cross.&text=At%20this%20time%2C%20the%20victims,times%2C%20according%20to%20the%20report

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Some question whether or not the Bible we have today can really be trusted. Who’s to say it hasn’t been corrupted over time? Today, I’ll be discussing various historical facts that will put this worry to rest.

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REFERENCES:

The Reliability of the New Testament | Inspiring Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mr9ZTZb3TW70EEo4e2onJ4lq1QYSzrY

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There are many answers to this question. Some believe it fell from the sky, others say a council made a declaration. In this discussion, I go through the history of the canonization process of the Bible, relying heavily on work from Fr. Stephen De Young. How exactly did we get the Bible? The answer may surprise you.

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REFERENCES:

The Whole Counsel of God (Book) | Fr. Stephen De Young

Is the Book of Revelation Canonical in the Orthodox Church? | Fr. Stephen De Young: https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/wholecounsel/2018/08/15/is-the-book-of-revelation-canonical-in-the-orthodox-church/

The Error of Chiliasm | Fr. Michael Pomazansky: https://orthochristian.com/86555.html

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