The Orthodox Apologetics Podcast
Cassian King engages those outside the Orthodox Faith—and helps faithful listeners learn how to do so as well—through the use of apologetics.
Episodes
The Apostles Didn't Know About the Bodily Resurrection?! (A Response to Skeptical Bible Scholars)
In today's episode, we respond to the work of New Testament scholar Marcus Vinzent, who argues that the Resurrection wasn't the foundation of early Christianity and that most early Christians had never even heard of it.
Why We Must Retell the Story of St. Photios the Great Today
Many older Catholic history books will label the Greeks or Orthodox as "Photian schismatics." We will explore how this phrase was used and the role of St. Photios the Great in missionary efforts as well as with the reunion between the East and West in 879.
How Rome Forgot The Council That Once Reunited East & West (Council of Union, 879AD)
Before the 1054 Schism, there was a smaller schism that separated East & West which was healed in the Council of 879 (also called the 'Council of Union' or by others, the '8th Ecumenical Council'). The West slowly forgot this council but what if it remembered it once again?
Why St. Mark of Ephesus Defended Orthodoxy & the Council of Florence Failed
Old Roman Catholic myths about St. Mark of Ephesus as a stubborn schismatic are beginning to be recycled today, but modern scholarship is actually vindicating his virtuous character. This episode is part 2 to last week's episode on the failed council of Florence.
Did the Orthodox Church Reject an Ecumenical Council?! (i.e. Florence)
Many Roman Catholic apologists have turned to an argument that the Orthodox Church falsified itself in the 15th century by embracing the council of Florence as an ecumenical council and then later rejecting it. Dr. Cyril Jenkins joins us to address these concerns head on.
How 'The First Christian Hymnal' Is Causing Scholars To Rethink Church History
Many Protestant scholars consider petitions and praises to saints in the liturgy to be a slow development that doesn't flower until the middle ages. However, the First Christian Hymnal (Jerusalem Chantbook) dated to the 300s AD is causing scholars to rethink this history.
Why Venerating the Relics of Saints Is a Deeply Christian Practice
Recently, the relics of St. Agatha were on display, venerated, and processed, and many Protestants responded with the claim that these actions were clear idolatry and paganism. In response, we dig deep into the biblical and patristic evidence for honoring saints' relics.
All of the Evidence for Baptismal Regeneration in the Bible & Church Fathers
Many evangelical churches today teach that baptism is simply a sign and outward expression of someone's personal faith in Christ. However, historic Christianity always taught that the Holy Spirit regenerated the soul through the sacrament of Baptism.
Revisiting the Orthodox vs. Roman Catholic Debate on the Married Priesthood
A popular Roman Catholic book claims that Orthodoxy innovated a married priesthood at the council of Trullo and went against Nicea I. This episode corrects that misunderstanding and unpacks the Orthodox approach to a married Priesthood.
Why the Apostles Transmitted Both Written & Unwritten Teachings to the Early Church
Do the early Church Fathers teach that the Bible alone is the sole source of apostolic authority and teaching? Or were there unwritten teachings handed down concerning how to worship and celebrate the Sacraments? And what does the Bible have to say about all of this?
The Earliest Evidence for Honoring Christ and the Saints Through Images
The Seventh Ecumenical Council taught that honoring images of our Lord and the saints is ancient and apostolic. However, many skeptics have objected to this claim. This episode explores the earliest evidence for how icons were used in the early church beyond mere decor.
Why the West Tossed Its Traditional Practice of Infant Communion
The West practiced infant communion up until the 12th & 13th centuries, and some places to the 16th century. How did Roman Catholics and Protestants justify this change? This episode explores the history of infant communion, and its significance in the life of the church.
Examining the Earliest Evidence of the Dormition of the Theotokos
The Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15th, when Mary died and her soul and then body were translated into heaven. However, skeptical scholars have stated there is no evidence for this event.
Why Worship in the Early Church Was Liturgical
Many people today believe the myth that the first Christians worshipped informally in houses with spontaneous prayers and songs. The earliest liturgical evidence in the Scriptures, the Church Fathers, and ancient worship manuals suggest otherwise.
Does the Gospel of Mark Give Us a Radically Different Jesus than the Gospel of John? w/ Fr. Stephen DeYoung
Some popular scholarship claims that the Gospel of Mark only presents Jesus as a divinely indwelled man while the Gospel of John presents him as God. Fr. Stephen De Young responds to this hyper critical scholarship and presents the Christ of the Gospels.
How the Bible Reveals that the Apostles and First Pastors Were Also Priests
This episode explores how the New Testament and the early Church Fathers reveal that Christ gave us an ordained priesthood. We also discuss how the 3-fold structure of bishop, presbyter, and deacon fulfill the 3 offices of the Old Testament.
Five Differences Between Orthodox and Protestants on the Communion of Saints
On the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner, Cassian is joined by special guest, Fr. Thomas Soroka, to discuss how Orthodoxy honors the saints and some of the key differences with Protestantism.
This Protestant Change Is Destroying Christianity
For the early Christians, the place where they gathered for worshiped was not a mere building but was actually sanctified space. The altar was the heart of the space where the bishop or presbyter/priest presided over the Divine Liturgy.
How Eden Points to Orthodox Worship (and Why Protestantism Falls Short)
In this episode, we explore how creation is structured as a temple fashioned by God and how this theme runs through the Scriptures and the whole Orthodox tradition. We also discuss the problem of 'modern' worship in much of the evangelical Protestant landscape today.
How Atheism Falls Short In Explaining the Universe
Is the universe mostly empty space or filled with the glory of God? In this episode, we explore the story of 'atheist' C.S. Lewis discovering the heavenly music and sacred hierarchy of Creation rooted in St. Dionysius the Areopagite.
0:00 - Introduction
3:36 - Examining atheist views on Creation
7:08 - St. Paul's teaching on Creation
12:51 - Creation itself as an icon of God
21:58 - A comprehens
St. Lazarus as First 'Living' Christian Apologist (& Orthodox Bishop)
One the first Christian apologists, Quadratus, made the case that Christianity was real because people resurrected by Christ were still alive during his day. While liberal scholars have tried to debunk the Lazarus story, he was 'resurrection' evidence in ancient times.
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Why do a podcast about apologetics?
6:25 - Rhett and Link's deconversion
20:35 - St. Quadratus's apologetic
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