Eastern Orthodoxy – Reason and Theology

Answering Awful Arguments: Jay Dyer Edition with Michael Lofton | 07/20/2021

poloMichael responds to Jay Dyer’s video Top 5 Simple Arguments Against Papal Infallibility / Vatican I and shows why it is simplistic and easily refutable.

by Michael Lofton

Brief Thoughts on the Bradshaw/Tomaszewski Discussion on Essence and Energies

I recently watched the discussion between Dr. David Bradshaw and Christopher Tomaszewski on the essence and energies distinction, which was hosted by the channel Intellection Conservatism. Both of these men have been guests on my channel and I’ve appreciated their content. I also enjoyed the discussion and feel both behaved charitably; in fact, they both […]

by Michael Lofton

A Dialogue Between Constantine and a Modern Orthodox by Michael Lofton

Constantine: I am summoning you to a council where many bishops of the ecumene will be present to discuss the teachings of the presbyter Arius. A Modern Orthodox: A council? Why would we need to have one of those? Constantine: Because we need to have stability in my empire and the followers of Arius are […]

by Michael Lofton

Michael Liccione Responding to EO Critiques on Development of Doctrine

Michael Liccione – Responding to EO Critiques on Development of Doctrine. Freelance writer Michael Liccione earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught philosophy at a dozen Catholic and secular institutions and has served on the editorial staff of First Things.

by Michael Lofton

Fr Laurent Cleenewerck on his book His Broken Body

Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht interview Fr Laurent Cleenewerck on his book His Broken Body. Father Cleenewerck’s book may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/His-Broken-Bod…

by Michael Lofton

Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity (S2 E28)

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

by Michael Lofton

Review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils (with Michael Lofton)

Michael does a review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church.

by Michael Lofton

Papal Supremacy, Essence/Energies and the Filioque: The Inadequacy of Implicit Argumentation.

Much ink has been spilled on how to properly understand the First Vatican Council’s teaching on Papal supremacy, which Canon 331 in the Code of Canon Law summarizes as being “supreme, full, immediate, and universal ordinary power…”. The profuse number of documents addressing this doctrine are abundant, partly due to the problem of ultramontanism within […]

by Michael Lofton

Marian Apparitions (Round Table Discussion)

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia, Erick Ybarra and Sub Deacon Daniel Kakish discuss Marian apparitions from a Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox perspective.

by Michael Lofton

Fr. Patrick on Catholicism and Primacy

Michael and Erick discuss Catholicism and primacy with Fr. Patrick Ramsey. He is the author of The Church: Deifying Relations available here: https://www.amazon.com/Church-Deifying-Relations-John-Ramsey/dp/172182300X/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NPZDPN3291FQFBG14CE4

by Michael Lofton

Immaculate Conception Round Table

Immaculate Conception Round Table with Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia, Cal and Sub Deacon Kakish. This video expresses the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant and Oriental Orthodox perspectives.

by Michael Lofton

Debate: Who Started the East/West Schism?

Craig and Erick debate who started the East vs. West schism.

by Michael Lofton

Timothy Flanders on Difficulties in Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism

Timothy Flanders joins us in discussing his conversion from Eastern Orthodoxy to Roman Catholicism and addresses difficulties in both Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism. Visit Timothy’s website at: https://meaningofcatholic.com/

by Michael Lofton

Frankish or Byzantine Icons: A Round Table Discussion

Michael, Craig and Cal discuss the Frankish vs. the Byzantine view of icons in a round table format.

by Michael Lofton

Carl Trueman Interview on the Reformation and Ecumenical Relations

Michael, Erick and Dr. Trueman discuss justification, sola scriptura, the pontificate of Pope Francis, ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodoxy, predestination and much more.

by Michael Lofton

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.

by Michael Lofton

Todd Friel, Eastern Orthodoxy, Justification, Regeneration and more.

In this episode, Michael critiques Todd Friel’s critique of Eastern Orthodoxy, discussing issues such as justification, sola fide, baptismal regeneration and many other topics.

by Michael Lofton

Eastern Orthodoxy and the Canon of Scripture

In this video, Michael and Craig discuss the topic of the Canon of Scripture, with an emphasis on the Old Testament Canon, in relation to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

by Michael Lofton

Catholic/Orthodox Debate: Are Ecumenical Councils to be Identified by the Reception Theory?

Erick Ybarra and Craig Truglia debated the thesis: Are Ecumenical Councils to be Identified by the Reception Theory. Craig took the Pro position and Erick took the Con. Michael Lofton served as the moderator.

by Michael Lofton

Review of Kallistos Ware on Ecumenical Councils

In this video, Michael goes over Kallistos Ware’s talk about how to identify an Ecumenical Council in Eastern Orthodoxy and discusses some of the difficulties with it.

by Michael Lofton

The Road to Unity: The Obstacles to Full Unity Between Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians

Introduction Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics have many similarities. It can be argued that the two communions share much in common concerning of the Trinity, Scripture, Redemption, the Sacraments and Eschatology. The obstacles remaining between the two ecclesiastical bodies, however, are profound, and result in a lack of Eucharistic communion. These obstacles will be explored […]

by Michael Lofton

From Islam to Roman Catholicism – Michael Lofton Interviews Dustin Quick (Video)

In this video, Michael interviews Dustin Quick about his conversion to Roman Catholicism from Islam and discusses topics from the Nation of Islam to Eastern Orthodoxy

by Michael Lofton

Using Equal Measures and Considering Positions Critically (Video)

In this video, Michael discusses the need for apologists to use equal measures (consistent arguments that do not undermine their own position) when criticizing another’s position. The need to examine proof texts critically is also addressed.

by Michael Lofton

The Papacy through Eastern and Western Eyes – With Erick Ybarra and Michael Lofton (Video)

In this video Erick and Michael go over some of the arguments for and against both the Eastern and the Western views of the papacy in the first millennium.

by Michael Lofton

Differences Between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism (Video)

In this video, Michael Lofton goes over some of the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism with a heavy emphasis on the papacy and the magisterium. Other differences, such as the filioque or how to identify ecumenical councils within each tradition are also covered.