From May 27th to June 5th 2024, I was blessed with the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, one of the holiest places in all of Orthodoxy. This monastic republic is located on a peninsula in Greece. This episode chronicles the stories about my journey, what it was like meeting Athonite monastics, and what lessons I learned from the trip. Undoubtedly, it was one I will never forget. Thank you for listening and God bless! ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

Going to confession can be a scary thing, especially if you’ve never gone before! In this episode, I discuss what it was like going to confession for the first time and how to prepare for it. I also share some of the lessons that I’ve learned from going to confession for a couple of years now. If you enjoy this kind of topical discussion content, be sure to let me know in the comments, as I have several ideas for more! Thank you for listening and God bless. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

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. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

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. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

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. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

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. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

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. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

To refrain rather than indulge is extraordinarily difficult for today's impulse-driven culture. In this reflection, I discuss how asceticism, specifically in the Orthodox context, is the antidote to many of our modern problems. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

While many Christians today object to the teachings of prosperity pastors, the assumptions of said theology are deeply engrained in American Protestant piety. In this reflection, I attempt to untangle the mess and reframe the issue. ————— REFERENCE Saint Seraphim of Viritsa's Spiritual Testament - This Was From Me: http://orthodoxinfo.com/praxis/saint-seraphim-of-viritsa-this-was-from-me.aspx ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES

Many people today believe it is possible to be a Christian without actually attending church. Why is that? And how has that come to be? In this reflection, I share my thoughts on the matter from an Orthodox perspective. ————— Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UNTOAGES