What Does It Mean to Be Christian Today? Trinity, Schisms & the Bible | E11

In this episode, we welcome our new co-host, Anthony Reed, as we dive into a rich discussion on what it means to be Christian today. From the nature of the Trinity to the major schisms that shaped Catholic, Orthodox, and Eastern Christian traditions, we explore the historical and theological roots that continue to divide and define Christianity. We also reflect on how the Bible is interpreted differently across cultures—and whether spiritual understanding requires tradition, personal exploration, or both.

01:29 – Introducing my new co-host, Anthony Reed
09:13 – Christian denominations: Cross-cultural views and the Western mindset
17:06 – The Orthodox approach to Christianity and how it stands apart from other faiths
24:20 – Trinity divide: Fully believing vs identifying as Christian without it
27:13 – The Great Schism: Catholic vs Orthodox split
30:23 – The Oriental Orthodox split: Was Jesus one nature or two?
40:18 – Bible interpretation: Read alone or guided by tradition?
43:11 – A quick message to returning viewers
48:00 – How the Bible is viewed in the West vs the East
50:30 – Accused of being Gnostic—why that’s not quite accurate

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