@bsahle
I thank God everyday that I am an Orthodox Christian.
@bjornlarsen7440
I attended my first liturgy today, they had matins before Divine Liturgy which started at 7.30 am. My wife and I were the first people there beside the priests, and the presence of God was immediately overwhelming as we walked in and heard the priests praying. We were both immensely humbled and still are digesting the experience. Thank you for this talk.
@YeshuaHamashiach5791
Please pray for me. I am married to a Hindu (I'm not Indian, he is) he is very proud and has made it clear that only his possessions matter to him. Not God, or me. I have recently renounced Hinduism and found Orthodoxy. He will never follow. He's made it clear. I feel I am in a dangerous situation. I don't have family. I do not know what to do. Please pray for me whoever will.
@shane-boy
I attended my first Divine Liturgy at an Orthodox church last week, here in South Africa, and since then I have been watching a lot of videos of Orthodox priests. I am utterly stunned, STUNNED by the beauty of Orthodox Christianity. I am strongly considering joining the church and eventually becoming a catechumen. I think this is what my heart has been yearning for all these years. Praise be to our lord and saviour Jesus Christ! 🙏
@cult2Christ
I was a Protestant street preacher prior to entering the Orthodox Church. The Reformed Baptist congregation I was a member of supported and sponsored trips to various cities and events including two Super Bowls. The "best" street preachers are great performers with the ability to manipulate crowds and play the emotions of others. Prior to going out on the streets, there would be a time of prayer for conversions and for God to send a good heckler to draw a crowd. The "good heckler" was always a person who was clearly hurt and lashing out in pain. The "good heckler" was a pawn who was used to draw the crowd and allow the preacher to engage in, at least in my circles, presuppsitional apologetics, with the supposed goal of "defending the faith". Of course, there must be video footage so this can be shared with other professed Christians "for encouragement." It all seemed like a big show, the crowd, the video, the debates, all used in self promotion so the preacher is viewed as a "warrior for Christ" but in reality, may have been a highly manipulative person with Narcissistic tendencies who made, not Christ, but themselves, the center of attention. I never saw anyone go beyond an emotional experience on the street, who went beyond the initial profession, or even remained. I think many didn't take us seriously because we presented the "Christian message" in such a cheap way. After my conversion, two, now, former "street evangelist/preachers" that I knew started asking me questions, they came to church, didn't understand, was a bit shocked, but eventually came back and both were received into the Church this year. I have struggled with this topic since my conversion and appreciate the video.
@JasonBlake-o1u
The growth in orthodoxy in the last three years in the uk is very noticeable. The local orthodox church now opens on saturdays to cater for all non greek speaking followers and its almost full. Praise be to God.
@Heyitsmoonbeam
Ive been asking and looking around as a protestant for 14 years wondering why isn't my heart being transformed like I thought? Why do I still struggle so much? Why do the Christians in my church not seem any different than anyone else on the street? Why is no one talking about suffering? What does it all mean? And so much more in the quiet of my heart.... This video has spoken to so many unspoken, deep thoughts and cries I've made to God. Thank you. I am going to take the next step towards Orthodoxy.
@mirnamisevic1993
I was born in Orthodoxy and it is pretty much deeply enbedied in my life and who I am. We are living it with every breath of life and yes, Orthodoxy is not only for us it is for everyone who is called to this and who can understand. By following God will there is no place for diseases or unhappiness. Even death is just a sleep from which we will wake up by God's will and Jesus. Just repeat often Jesus Christ son of God save me! Isuse Hriste Sine Boziji Pomiluj Mene Gresnu!You will see how much power this prayer has, but you have to be patient, very patient.
@GreenBeeGal
I can hardly believe I got this as a suggestion. This is where I am at. I've been in the church my whole life, the Protestant church! I have been baptized I said the prayer but still feel empty, hunger for something more than a pep talk or rock concert or a coffee shop. You said everything I feel. It all joy and feeling good and about self, not putting on the NEW MAN. Where do I start??
@barrycollingswood7946
My wife and I have been called to Orthodoxy six months ago and just been baptised into the faith absolutely wonderful it’s so much to learn, but have no regrets. we would recommend anyone to step inside a Orthodox Church. and experience it for yourself. No turning back for us now.
@zdravzivot3016
I am an Orthodox from Serbia and I am glad that you mention our Nikolaj Vladimirovic. We have a saying here that people who ask questions about God, and even rebel against him, are not real atheists, but seekers after God. The only real atheists are those who are not interested in it at all. So those people who "wrestle" with God should be understood and drawn to calmness so that they can understand some things intellectually more easily.
@Radiant_Joys
The man in the thumbnail is my father 😂😂. I did not expect to open my YT app and see my Dad staring back at me. For context, my father was a very dedicated street evangelist for years. He spent many Friday nights out on the town with a clan of zealous men preaching the word to people exiting clubs, at college campuses, headed to bars or attending events. Though I never quite agreed with the methodology of his evangelism, Im happy knowing this is how he chose to spend his free time…Studying apologetics, memorizing scripture, and training young disciples to do the same. I’m sure he left his mark on people… good and bad. Nobody forgets the angry fat black man standing on a stool yelling at them 😂😂 Since this photo, he’s calmed down alot. He hasn’t been out on the streets for a few years. I just pray he finishes the race well 🙏🏽 Thanks for posting this. My family got a good laugh at the thumbnail.
@guspapadopoulos4892
Father Justin, l first found your podcast when you and a former Morman who converted to Eastern Orthodoxy about 15 years ago spoke about the mystery of Eastern Orthodoxy and it really got me started in my full conversion to Orthodoxy. I know you are not a prideful man but l very much want to thank you for your videos and recommendations on reading the great saints of Orthodoxy like Seraphim or Sarvov and Seraphim Rose, including many from Mount Athos and how they truly carry the grace of God.
@Nightmareshredders
I wanna convert to orthodoxy but I come from a protestant family. I am still a teen and am not old enough to drive or go to church by myself. Pray for me ☦️🙏
@tybrodeur3383
Inquiring on Orthodoxy, the beauty and wisdom of this faith is powerful. Feeling called to grow in my faith through this church and praying for guidance in making that step 🙏
@mirelaalina4050
Thank you Father! Love from Romania. Do not forget us in your prayers! ❤️☦️🫶🏻
@sooperdt
Being Orthodox is a grind at times definitely. Healing can hurt. It's the narrow way no matter how you cut it. Not falling into despair is a real struggle. There's no easy way.
@OrthoBroJoe
I will tell you truly, it’s due to your videos and many others here on YouTube (Fr. Josiah, Fr. Peter, Fr. Paul, and many others) as to what has planted a seed in me. Thanks to all the content, with Gods courage, I went to Divine Liturgy and that’s all it took. The seed that was planted started grow rapidly and I haven’t missed a service yet, glory be to God. I don’t say this to puff myself up because I will forever be an abominable sinner. I say all this to say thanks be to God and all His messengers that have set me on the right path. Thank you truly from the depths of my heart!!❤️☦️
@ChristAliveForevermore
I converted to Orthodoxy back in July (baptized & chrismated), and now I'm absolutely devouring any and all Orthodox reading material that I can get my hands on while also increasing my prayer life. God is good!
@CountryCampers