Michael

Merit in Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism

This video discusses the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism in the matter of merit. Advertisements

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Reviewing Seraphim Hamilton’s Video on Roman Catholicism

A review of Seraphim Hamilton’s video “Why I Cannot in Good Conscience be a Roman Catholic: The Papal Dogmas.”

by Michael

Show Me in the Bible: An Invitation to Protestants

By Servus Christi Thank you for reading this short essay, my brothers and sisters. Glory to Jesus Christ! My purpose in writing this is twofold: (1) to challenge the normal method and assumptions people employ when they critique the Orthodox Church; and (2) I will give an extremely brief apologia (defense) for the Church.[1] It […]

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Orthodoxy and the Roman Papacy with Guest Dr. Adam J. DeVille

Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia interview Dr. Adam J. DeVille about Orthodoxy and the Roman Papacy.

by Michael

Craig Truglia’s Conversion Story

Michael Lofton interviews Craig Truglia about his conversion story to Christianity and Eastern Orthodoxy.

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Western Orthodoxy with Guest Fr. Patrick Cardine

Michael Lofton and guest Fr. Patrick Cardine, a Western Orthodox priest, discuss Western Orthodoxy and the differences between Catholics and Orthodox.

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A Modern Retelling of Polycarp’s Martyrdom

Now, as Polycarp was entering into the stadium, there came to him a voice from heaven, saying, “Be strong, and show yourself a man, O Polycarp!” No one saw who it was that spoke to him; but those of our brethren who were present heard the voice. And as he was brought forward, the tumult became great when they heard that Polycarp was […]

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The “Open Letter to the Bishops” Controversy

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia and Erick Ybarra discuss the Open Letter to the Bishops recently signed by a group of Catholic theologians accusing Pope Francis of heresy.

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A Reading from the Book of Mark 6:17-34 (Modern Standard Version)

17 For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, whom he had married. 18 For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” 19 So Herodias nursed a grudge against John […]

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Father John Whiteford on Rebaptism in Eastern Orthodoxy

Michael Lofton and co-host Erick Ybarra discuss the reception and rebaptism of converts in the Eastern Orthodox Church with guest Fr. John Whiteford.

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Theologians Condemn Pope Francis and More Outside the Church There is No Salvation

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia and Erick Ybarra discuss the recent condemnation of Pope Francis by a group of theologians and also discuss more on the topic of outside the church there is no salvation.

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First Century Jewish Ecclesiology and Mono-Episcopacy

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia and Erick Ybarra discuss Jewish ecclesiology in the first century and also continue their discussion about mono-episcopacy in the early church.

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Debate: Reason is a Dependable Means of Knowing God

Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia debate the thesis: Reason is a Dependable Means of Knowing God with Michael taking the affirmative position and Craig taking the negative position.

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