Ep. 356 - Hermeticism, TikTok Spirituality, and the Truth, with Mano Elia
Release Date: 04/03/2025
Ep. 359 - Questioning Heresies and Looking for Truth, with Jay Dyer
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My guest this week needs no introduction. Jay Dyer is back with us to discuss what eventually led him to Orthodoxy. This discussion allows us to look at heresies within Protestantism and Catholicism which Jay encountered during his time in each. We get into dispensationalism, John Hagee, Judaism, John Nelson Darby, Papism, the value of Jay's online debates, and lots more. For all of Jay's work, go here: Sponsors: Fox N Sons Coffee: Use code BUCK15 for 15% off your order of $35 or more at Tiger Fitness: Sheath Underwear: Code: Counterflow Donate to the show here:...
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Ep. 358 - An Orthodox Look at Christian Nationalism, with Ben Dixon
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Ben Dixon is back with us this week, and we are discussing Christian Nationalism. Ben is the Editor-in-Chief of the North American branch of the Union of Orthodox Journalists as well as the author of the "Where the Wasteland Ends" Substack. Ben contrasts what he calls Christian Patriotism with Christian Nationalism and what he sees as the Orthodox view of each. We get into Ukraine/Russia, Trump, conservatism, Protestantism, Orthodoxy, and more. For Ben's work go here: Sponsors: Tiger Fitness: Sheath Underwear: Code: Counterflow Donate to the show here: ...
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Ep. 357 - Scofield, Darby, Dispensationalism, and Bad Theology, with Father John Whiteford
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Father John Whiteford is back with us this week to discuss C.I. Scofield, J.N. Darby, and their incorrect theology. The Scofield Reference Bible is a very common Bible found in homes and churches all across America. It is where the very modern ideas of dispensationalism, the pre-tribulation rapture, and a few other incorrect theological issues come from. We discuss who invented these ideas, how Zionists have used them to further dangerous policies, and why no Christian ever believed these ideas before the 19th century. Fr. John Whiteford is the pastor of St. Jonah Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in...
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Ep. 356 - Hermeticism, TikTok Spirituality, and the Truth, with Mano Elia
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My guest this week is Mano Elia from the Study of Stuff Podcast and the Bored No More Network. Mano was born into an Orthodox Christian family and strayed from the faith as he ventured into Hermeticism and the Dark Arts. He has now returned to the Orthodox faith, is well versed in the occult, and is here to warn folks against it. Hermeticism is the inverse of Christianity and in this chat, he explains that step by step. We get into the dangers of TikTok spirituality, witchcraft, astrology, and so on. We also get into the new Zine they're putting out over at which YOU should check out now!...
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Ep. 355 - A Sinner in the Hands of a Loving God, with Joseph Beard
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This week, my guest is Joseph Beard. Joseph is a catechumen and soon-to-be baptized Orthodox Christian. He grew up the son of a Baptist preacher, and his family moved from town to town as various controversies followed his father. Along the way, he got into various subculture scenes and was able to maintain his faith as God sprinkled breadcrumbs along the way that would ultimately lead him to the Orthodox church. Joseph discusses the push out of Protestantism and the pull into Christ's True Church in this episode, and it is a journey that I think you will find quite beautiful....
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Ep. 354 - The Death of the Legacy Media, with Charlie Robinson
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Charlie Robinson is back with us this week. Charlie runs the MacroAggressions podcast, is an author, and owns the Activist Post and Natural Blaze. Today we are covering a very happy and beautiful topic: the death of the legacy media. This is a very well deserved and self-inflicted death. Charlie goes over stats and ratings with us as well, and it is truly fascinating just how poorly these multi-million-dollar media companies are doing. We also discuss what to look for in alternative media that may be red flags showing that some of the legacy liars are infiltrating our spaces. Charlie's links...
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Ep. 353 - The Growth of Orthodoxy and Truth, with Fr Joshua Genig
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Fr. Joshua Genig is the rector of St. Innocent of Irkutsk Russian Orthodox Church & Chapel of St. John the Wonderworker in Redford, MI. They have seen a massive growth in the number of parishioners in the last five years. With this can come many important challenges, including proper catechesis, baptism, teaching, and more. There has been an age of revelation in recent years where many people are waking up from their collective slumber and seeing certain truths like never before. This is one of many reasons the Orthodox Church has seen such a rise in attendance. What are the dangers of...
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Ep. 352 - Unseen Warfare and the Inner Self, with Father John Valadez
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My guest this week is the priest at https://www.sttimothy.net and the head man at https://deathtotheworld.com. We are discussing the battleground where unseen and spiritual warfare takes place. We also talk about the weapons the Church gives us in this battle. Fr. John gets into the soul after death, Fr. Seraphim Rose, the Saints, Great Lent, and the importance of family within the Orthodox Church. Sponsors: Tiger Fitness: Sheath Underwear: Code: Counterflow Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review...
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Ep. 351 - The New Political Reality, with Charles Haywood
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My guest this week is Maximum Leader over at , Charles Haywood. I still enjoy chatting about politics, and this current moment we are in is like no other in my lifetime. Charles is here to help break it all down, from the massive defeat of the Left, to Trump, Elon, Vance, Gabbard, and the whole new facelift of the political power elite. Sponsors: Tiger Fitness: Sheath Underwear: Code: Counterflow Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 350 - Should Christians Resist Evil? with Father Zechariah Lynch
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My guest this week writes at and is a priest in the Orthodox Church. He is Father Zechariah Lynch. Fr. Zechariah and I get into the issue of Christians resisting evil... or not. If we call out something as wrong, evil, or dangerous, some are quick to tell us that we are being judgmental and not very Christian. Are we to be pacifists and let people do as they will? What about during the pandemic? Are we wrong to call out those who wanted experimental medicine forced on us? What about those who wished us to be locked in our homes? We also get into the recent discussion online as to whether or...
info_outlineMy guest this week is Mano Elia from the Study of Stuff Podcast and the Bored No More Network. Mano was born into an Orthodox Christian family and strayed from the faith as he ventured into Hermeticism and the Dark Arts. He has now returned to the Orthodox faith, is well versed in the occult, and is here to warn folks against it. Hermeticism is the inverse of Christianity and in this chat, he explains that step by step. We get into the dangers of TikTok spirituality, witchcraft, astrology, and so on. We also get into the new Zine they're putting out over at BoredNoMore.net which YOU should check out now!
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