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@@RuslanKD a beautiful discussion. Let’s talk about Orthodox fasting from a medical perspective next! I wrote the book on exploring it! Let’s see how this theology manifests! Dr Pete, MD
@RuslanKD pleasese pin this comment because you misquoted Tim Keller in a way that made him heretical. The quote is "a fallible list of infallible books"
@@aliyamathiesen7290 congratulations on your conversion🙏🏻 did you know that the Russian Orthodox Church was excommunicated from the other Orthodox Churches?
@@aliyamathiesen7290 My mistake. The Russian Orthodox Church has denounced the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and supported the Russian military in its actions against Ukraine.
@@aliyamathiesen7290It's not true but come on. Their Bishop accepted a Tank as a gift from Putin and he sustains a war of conquest while the Russian Orthodox Priests makes Moscow's propaganda in the churches of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. They where not excommunicated but their relationship with the other Orthodox churches will need a lot of healing
Orthodox Christianity is so deep. It's never ending. 100% has the fullness of the faith. People are converting from Protestantism in huge numbers. Glory to God ☦️
Православие - ересь Евангельское христианство - жизнь по слову и по духу - это жизнь. И тут даже не протестантизм Жизнь по слову и по духу исследуйте писание. Истина вас освободит и не ручайтесь за еретическую мерзость Не навлекайте на себя гнев Божий
Да вы правы православное "христианство " ,если его можно назвать христианством очень глубоко - до самого ада Поэтому бегите от туда Это также сильное обольщение как и ислам как и идолопоклонство - блуд. Почему блуд потому что православие изменило Истинному Богу и избрало идолы и поклонение им
I want to make sure I understand what you are saying. You left a Cristian Church to go to a church that worships statues, and bows down to a man. You might want to reconsider that move.
@@TheOrthodoxWorld so you think he needs humbled because he thinks differently than you How very Christian of you. Just because you say it as you think nicely doesn't make it not a condemnation and put down
@@TheOrthodoxWorld the truth is not judgmental it sets you free from judgment day, John 14:6 King James Version 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
I asked God to guide me to where I can worship my Lord Jesus Christ, and He lead me to the Orthodox Church. Scales are slowly peeling. I love my church. Lord, Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen 🙏
Me too, when I was Protestant I prayed to god daily to not allow me to be led astray and to worship Him the way HE wants me to and to reveal Himself more fully to me IF I didn’t have it right already. I am now a catechumen in the Orthodox Church and my 4 month old baby is being baptized later this month. Glory to God. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner 🙏🏻
@@catherinethompson6531 crazy how you asked to be guided to worship him the correct way and then came to the conclusion that OC was the right way. Almost like you got what you prayed for. I’d highly recommend looking into psychology of religion.
Ruslan, try to get Fr Josiah Trenham on one day as well. He wrote a book called rock and sand, and its amazing. I feel y’all’s conversation would be amazing. Thank you for bringing Fr Peter on. He is one of our great ones. Very humble and sincere man.
As a orthodox christian ☦️ convert from islam with My family and many family friends. All Muslims will see the truth like we did. Bless you ☦️☝️ Have a great day.
Protestants had the awareness to break from the beast. The beast that fractured from the church. It was just a matter of time before y’all made your way back around. ❤️☦️
Went from being an athiest to believing in God 100% only 3 days after my first divine liturgy. (I hadn't researched it hardly and knew next to nothing about the faith before going). My whole family quickly converted. God is present abundantly in the Orthodox church.
@@bri8872 жаль что вы ничего не исследовали Потому что православие такое же как и ислам идолопоклонство , то что Бог ненавидит . Православные говорят что знают Бога. Но Бог знает ли их Они делаю что Богу неугодно , думая что правы соблюдая свои религиозные обряды ,тем самым почитая своих лжерелегиозных лидеров и проатцов и оскверняя истинную веру и не почитая Бога. Бегите из православия Да там есть может быть люди, которые вероятно любят и ищут Бога , и если это искренне то они должны выйти от туда Потому что православие да и ещё и католицизм намешан то двойной удар по вере. Эта смесь похуже ислама. Сколько католицизм уничтожил истинных верующих. Ищите живую церковь Иисуса Христа Евангельскую церковь Иисуса Христа которая живёт по писанию ,а не по обрядам языческим Католики, ладно не буду обижать людей католицизм это религия поклонения лжебогам идолам Чтобы не оставлять своих идолов которые идут из древних римских мифологий , католицизм своею дерзкою косматою рукой воздвиг их в" святые" и дал им новые имена. И многие в мире следуют за этим почитая эти всех "святых" Поисследуйте историю да и в интернете много инф. Библия говорит гибнет народ от неведения. Виноваты будут и те кто обольстил и те кто дал себя обольстить.
@@Readrose8 don't lose heart! It took a lot of pain and time to bring me to the point of being able to turn to God as a lifelong athiest. It can take time.
Depends on the Priest. Ordination is not an inoculation against error. Better statement might be everyone need to spend some time in an Orthodox Church, Vespers the Liturgy.
Peter Heers is not an Orthodox priest. The Orthodox churches in America have confimed publicly several times that he has NO canonical status in ANY Orthodox church.
Became Orthodox in 1996. Came from a protestant welyan- arminian tradition. Orthodoxy is the Christianity that all faithful Christians want. The fullness of the faith.
I was a Tibetan Buddhist for 40 years and in 2018 I suddenly felt compelled to return to the Christianity of my childhood. I was baptized Presbyterian as a infant and confirmed in the United Methodist Church at age 14. Both have since gone through schisms and I wanted a traditional Church free of ideology whether liberal or conservative. I decided to convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church and was baptized with ROCOR in 2020. I go to a Antiochian Church now. I believe that my life has been deeply reformed since becoming Eastern Orthodox.
Thank you for sharing. So many have thought the way you have, my self included. We are just tired of the propaganda game. Orthodoxy offers a way out of that.
Thanks! This was such an interesting and edifying conversation. I watched it in parts while traveling for work and had to replay so many sections because it was super interesting. Thank you for bringing such a great and respectful conversation
Listening to Ruslan and Fr. Peter, it's almost like watching someone in a law court versus someone in a hospital. Ruslan, with his Protestant background, approaches faith with a more forensic mindset-focused on legal frameworks like justification, grace, and atonement in a very structured, almost courtroom-like manner. Meanwhile, Fr. Peter embodies the Eastern Orthodox view, which feels more like being in a spiritual hospital. Orthodoxy emphasizes healing, transformation, and the therapeutic process of salvation, where the goal is the restoration of the soul and union with God rather than simply a legal declaration of righteousness. It will likely take several more podcasts for Ruslan to fully grasp the Eastern Orthodox worldview. The East’s approach is deeply rooted in ancient tradition, mysticism, and a holistic understanding of salvation that transcends Western categories. It’s not about just winning a case but undergoing a lifelong process of spiritual healing and communion with God. The more Ruslan engages with Eastern Orthodox thought, the more layers of this profound, sacramental worldview will unfold and help millions of those watching.
You’re the second person I’ve seen refer to church as being like “spiritual hospital”. I like the analogy. The other person referred to Protestantism as like a mall, which I thought was also apt. Especially since a lot of nondenominational churches reside in strip malls.
I think this idea of Western legalism needs to be returned to the cemetery of incorrect assumptions where it belongs. Not the notion itself, but the notion that it's wrong somehow to be rational in approaching Scripture, or faith, or that rationalism inherently negates or must exist without mysticism. In fact, we cannot have a full appreciation of faith without both. It's one of the most tired, overused, and uninteresting arguments in favor of Eastern Orthodoxy that I hear regularly in Orthodox parishes.
One of the best most substantive podcast/conversations/dialog on Christianity. As a Christian for 50 yes I am exploring the Orthodox Church and this was such a blessing! Thank you both!
Great debate, Father Peter Heers and his ability to explain Orthodoxy in depth is truly priceless, he has helped me as an Orthodox understand what it means to be a true Orthodox. May God bless him and his works 🙏
волим слушати ове подкасте, и протестанте и католике волим слушати зато што ми помаже видјети перспективу и упоредити моја Теолошка мишљења са другима. anyway, God bless you brother 🙏🏽 ☦️
@@smintinaoxana7288 7 days since your statement, and still not explaining anything. I think you know what people think of you. It's either you say what's in your mind, either there's no mind there. Just a tape recorder. cheers mate
Eastern Orthodoxy (officially known as the Orthodox Catholic Church) is the truest and only unchanged Church founded by Christ. Converting from Eastern rite Roman Catholicism to the Orthodox Catholic Church was the greatest decision of my life. The grass truly is much greener on the other side
@@partlysimpson5154 The Orthodox Church is less concerned with being seen on the streets and more concerned with being found in the heart. Preaching, healing, and casting out demons are fruits of faith, but they are done where God leads, whether in the streets or in the stillness of a soul seeking Him. The Church's mission is to make saints, not to put on displays, trusting that in every quiet prayer and every hidden act of love, Christ's Gospel is preached and His healing is made known.
I'm surprised it took Ruslan so long to get an Eastern Orthodox priest like Fr. Peter on the podcast! This conversation was long overdue and incredibly eye-opening. When East meets West, it's clear there’s a wealth of wisdom and tradition to explore. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and I hope to see more interviews with Eastern Orthodox voices in the future. It's exactly what the West needs right now to deepen its understanding of Christianity's roots. Great job, Ruslan-keep bringing these important conversations to light!
Вы правы множество мудрости и традиций Об этом ещё сказано в писании Душевная мудрость- сатанинская и почитание бабских басней и религиозных традиций которые идут из сатанинских языческих глубин. Поэтому бегите из православия и католицизма и не увлекайтесь мягкими речами православных обольстителей которые двигаются под рукой сатаны
Father Peter Heers really takes his role as a Priest seriously. The guy knows his stuff. My Priest is friends with him and I love his brother John. The Heers brothers are awesome!
I started out as a Catholic for many years ~> then a Protestant “non denominational”, ~> and finally found the most beautiful one true church, ORTHODOXY. I love the Bible so much and started to learn church history and what came first…the church or the Bible? I then realized the church was first and I was curious on who exactly out together that Bible I love with my whole heart…I discovered it was the unwavering and unchanging Orthodox Church. I now am living as an Orthodox Christian praise be to Christ ☦️ Ruslan, when will you join orthodoxy? I love all Gods people and I know you do too. Thank you having this discussion with Father Peter. He is a phenomenal representation of Orthodoxy ❤️
@@MatthewFloor Catholics often refer to those converting from protestantism, heretical movements, Islam, or returning to the Church as coming home. I'll take on Orthodox conversion though. They get like 99% of it right, though they are very fussy about semantics and not particularly interested in developing a more sophisticated understanding of doctrine.
Не дай Господь чтобы это видео не обольстил о ни одного человека. А лишь Твоя Истина Боже спасла и освободила каждого и православного и католика и мусульман чтобы Боже твоя истина сделала их свободными Найди их Господь спаси и освободи по милости Твоей во имя Иисуса Христа Вот это спасает
My priest condemns most priests that have any online presence. His church is full of people because of Fr. Peter, Abbot Tryphon, and Fr Josiah Trenham though, so 🤷🏻
Discovering and participating in the Divine Liturgy at an Orthodox parish finally made everything click. I now know I’m apart of the church established at Pentecost. Glory to Christ!
@foodforthought8308 Pentecostalism was formed by Charles Fox Parham in 1873 in the United States and has nothing to do with the Church founded on the Pentecost day - the Orthodox Church. People branched and scattered into hundreds and thousands of denominations. But the original stem of the Church of Christ is the Orthodox Church.
Awesome. Love this guy's consistency and patience. It can be easy to come off badly when you know more about what you are talking about than the other person, but he didn't. Praise the Lord.
Православие тяжёлая сеть сатаны Простым от туда легко выйти но те кто дал себя обольстить тяжело выбрать Так как они прилепились к Христианству , но по сути ничего от Истины не имеют Не все кто говорить Господи ,Господи спасутся А верующий в Истинного Бога Иисуса Христа по писанию и исповедующий чистое Евангелие и собственным свидетельством своей жизни до конца останется верным спасётся Потому что спасен е совершается в течении жизни Писание говорит исследуй себя и писание Вникай в себя и в учение
I would argue orthodox is more accepting. Orthodoxy understands we are all humans and we aren’t perfect where I feel Catholics are very commit sin and you will be punished. Where orthodoxy makes you look deep inside yourself why you committed that sin and if you truly believe you will abstain from that sin you will be forgiven
Thanks you so much for having Father Heers. I have beeen blessed to listen to numerous podcasts by him and he has helped me dearly in my journey of Orthodoxy. My wife and I were baptized last February after being Charismatic for 40 years. We are continually being filled by the richness of the Eastern Faith!
@@Brak0777 I grew up charismatic so 25 years or so being involved in ministry and living as a long term missionary oversees. I never in my life thought I’d find a richer more true expression of the Christian faith but as soon as I started diving into EO theology and understanding, and how they live, I knew I found the true faith established by Christ. If I may ask what’s the biggest things that drew you in, or pulled you away from the charismatic faith?
Orthodox inquirer here ✋ This was very good. Thank you Father Peter for doing this interview and thank you Ruslan for asking the tough questions that many protestant have.
you just like religion, but no direct connection with God! religion is a works based concept that condemns you to hell! and don't get me started on the idolatry.....
My entire family of 12 converted from Protestantism to Orhodoxy in 2020. Best decision we ever made. It took a couple of years to get there because I had such bad romaphobia but once I began researching and listening to the early fathers I could no longer deny the faith. :)
This Orthodox priest espouses the essence of faith that I accepted when I was accepted into Orthodoxy from Roman Catholic faith. Salvation and theosis is only realized through the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His submission to the Will of the Father.
@@davidandbernadettegockowsk9077Christ calls Peter the Rock? If so doesn’t Christ call Peter Satan 115 words later in the same chapter of the same Book? You can even ignore the original Greek Translation, 1,000 years of History and where all the other Apostles received the powers to bind and loose and have thrones to Judge the 12 Tribes of Israel, but if you don’t apply literary consistency the Bible becomes Koranic and can affirm or deny anything you want it to.
@@davidandbernadettegockowsk9077 1.Peter started the Antiochian Church. 2. Peter went to Rome 3. Rome killed Peter 4. Rome said: Look at me, I am Peter now. Seriously now tho, what makes Rome the stone and not Antioch by this logic?
My family and I are Catechumen and soon to be baptized after the birth of our daughter. It brings tears to my eyes often for how grateful I am to become part of the Orthodox church and set my family on a firm foundation of becoming humble servants of Jesus Christ. Lord have mercy. ☦
Excellent interview I'm Serbian Orthodox and all of u who are converting to Orthodox Christianity WELCOME MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS God bless you all☦️☦️☦️🙏🏻
You will know when you are Orthodox! It will be done to you: exorcisms, life confession, fasting, baptism, Chrismation, communion…. It isn’t merely “agreeing” with a list of propositions, ideas, or doctrines. Blessings on your journey!
@@clivejungle6999 The schism is for clergy and not laity. We are together as one Church. This issue is between Ukraine, The Ecumenical Patriarch and Russia.
I think Ruslan was a very honest and sincere interviewer! The problem he has is the same problem almost all Protestants have is that they do not question their own presuppositions. They almost always end up worshipping the Bible, or just their own interpretation of the Bible. When they were discussing the Bible, he made the claim that the Bible is a fallible list of infallible books, or something like that, but this is simply begging the question of how he knows that to be true. The Bible itself does not say. Protestants also want to make grand statements that all true Christians just need to believe the essentials, but there is no such list of these essentials. It only comes from their own interpretation. This just devolves into a pharisaical legalism of so-called minimalism. The Church, as revealed by Christ through the Apostles, is about healing, communion, and restoration. It teaches us and guides us into communion through Christ’s salvific work. It isn’t a legal ruling of what can I get away with and still be “saved”. Rather, it is how is my heart being transformed back into the image and likeness of God.
Orthodoxy is the one and true church, established by God and has apostolic succession. If you want the full of Christianity then you found home. Glory to Go d❤
@@returnfreedom He's right Orthodoxy is just older protestantism. Catholics are Christ's church and the Pope is the Vicar of Christ, going all the way back to Saint Peter.
@@frankenbran85 the Roman Catholic Church disagrees w you as it recognizes the Orthodox Catholic Churches sacraments as valid and communes Orthodox people without initiating them.
The Eastern Orthodox Church differs from Calvinism in that it believes in human free will alongside God’s grace, while Calvinism teaches predestination (God already chooses who is saved). Orthodox salvation is seen as a process of healing and transformation, not just a legal decision.
Back in the 80s my grandfather was a reverend of the Episcopalian church, based in Santa Cruz, and he was too liberal. He was fired and took his flock with him as he departed. Just interesting to hear around the same time (and area) Fr Peter's parents went the opposite way! Thank God, besides all that, I'm also Orthodox now ☦️
Santa Cruz California? There's someone in my parish here in Santa Cruz CA that was an Episcopalian priest and became Orthodox as well. Wonder if it's the same person. Haha
@adambajgora2266 while his overall views of orthodoxy i agree and love but his view on coptic churc is very very wrong. We do not believe Christs nature is 2 we do believe that for not one moment was his nature was seperated, something we recite, and his note about us rejecting Theosis is completely wrong.
It is curious how Protestants treat the Orthodox like “you guys interpret the Bible differently” when the truth is it is the Faith established by Christ, preserved by the Saints and passed down by Holy tradition. Father explains it so well by explaining the Councils weren’t about interpreting but preserving.
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@@RuslanKD a beautiful discussion. Let’s talk about Orthodox fasting from a medical perspective next! I wrote the book on exploring it! Let’s see how this theology manifests! Dr Pete, MD
@RuslanKD That was such an insightful discussion of you to have a talk with the Orthodox Ruslan version💭🙈
we have plenty of Papist Bishops on Orthodox church ...
This was an awesome convo, it could've listened to yall talk all day.
@RuslanKD pleasese pin this comment because you misquoted Tim Keller in a way that made him heretical. The quote is "a fallible list of infallible books"
I am a former Presbyterian being baptized into the Russian Orthodox Church on Saturday! Pray for me brothers and sisters ☦️
@@aliyamathiesen7290 congratulations on your conversion🙏🏻 did you know that the Russian Orthodox Church was excommunicated from the other Orthodox Churches?
@@angelamorales534 that’s not true
@@aliyamathiesen7290 My mistake. The Russian Orthodox Church has denounced the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and supported the Russian military in its actions against Ukraine.
@@angelamorales534
So?
@@aliyamathiesen7290It's not true but come on. Their Bishop accepted a Tank as a gift from Putin and he sustains a war of conquest while the Russian Orthodox Priests makes Moscow's propaganda in the churches of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. They where not excommunicated but their relationship with the other Orthodox churches will need a lot of healing
Orthodox Christianity is so deep. It's never ending. 100% has the fullness of the faith. People are converting from Protestantism in huge numbers. Glory to God ☦️
@@naikhanomtom7552 Glory to God!
Православие - ересь
Евангельское христианство - жизнь по слову и по духу - это жизнь.
И тут даже не протестантизм
Жизнь по слову и по духу исследуйте писание. Истина вас освободит и не ручайтесь за еретическую мерзость
Не навлекайте на себя гнев Божий
Да вы правы православное "христианство " ,если его можно назвать христианством очень глубоко - до самого ада
Поэтому бегите от туда
Это также сильное обольщение как и ислам как и идолопоклонство - блуд.
Почему блуд потому что православие изменило Истинному Богу и избрало идолы и поклонение им
@@smintinaoxana7288 Stop receiving bs from american missionaries and praise ur ancestors!!
@@costealucia5357 No!
I’m being baptized next month, followed by my girlfriend, then we’re being married 10 days later. Glory to God!
Glory to God!
Glory to Jesus Christ! Many years to you and your soon to be wife!
Ο Θεός να σας ευλογεί πάντα.
Slava Bogu☦️🇷🇸
Congratulations 🎉God bless you both. ❤
I left Protestantism and found Orthodoxy. I am currently a Catechumen and will be baptized before Pascha in 2025. Praise be to god!
❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
I want to make sure I understand what you are saying. You left a Cristian Church to go to a church that worships statues, and bows down to a man. You might want to reconsider that move.
@@dontliveinsin Very Judgemental. May God bless you and give you a humble heart.
@@TheOrthodoxWorld so you think he needs humbled because he thinks differently than you How very Christian of you. Just because you say it as you think nicely doesn't make it not a condemnation and put down
@@TheOrthodoxWorld the truth is not judgmental it sets you free from judgment day, John 14:6
King James Version
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
" it's not about what you're DOING it's about who you're BECOMING"
The best line of this episode.
I asked God to guide me to where I can worship my Lord Jesus Christ, and He lead me to the Orthodox Church. Scales are slowly peeling. I love my church.
Lord, Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen 🙏
Me too, when I was Protestant I prayed to god daily to not allow me to be led astray and to worship Him the way HE wants me to and to reveal Himself more fully to me IF I didn’t have it right already. I am now a catechumen in the Orthodox Church and my 4 month old baby is being baptized later this month.
Glory to God. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner 🙏🏻
God pls guide me
@@PowWowDAO keep praying this, put your trust in Him that He will guide you to his peace. Believe. God bless you.
@@catherinethompson6531 crazy how you asked to be guided to worship him the correct way and then came to the conclusion that OC was the right way. Almost like you got what you prayed for.
I’d highly recommend looking into psychology of religion.
Thank God
Ruslan, try to get Fr Josiah Trenham on one day as well. He wrote a book called rock and sand, and its amazing. I feel y’all’s conversation would be amazing. Thank you for bringing Fr Peter on. He is one of our great ones. Very humble and sincere man.
I second that! Patristic nectar!
Fr. Josiah would be an epic interview.
YESS!!!
Not a good book that actually is honest
@@AllforOne_OneforAll1689 because it refutes protestantism
Im converting to Orthodoxy. Im a cathecumen
Glory to God 🙏 ☦️🙏
Based
Welcome home!
Many years ☦️🙏
Good choice
As a orthodox christian ☦️ convert from islam with My family and many family friends.
All Muslims will see the truth like we did.
Bless you ☦️☝️
Have a great day.
Lets hope they do before its too late😓
May God bless you my brethren🙏
@Sammy-be5dc Many Christians who accept Islam say the same, they say they have found the truth.
Welcome home 🫶🏻☦️
Glory to God🙏🏻☦️
@@Sammy-be5dc There is no truth in Christianity.
So many protestants are leaving the church and finding Orthodoxy. We are tired of wash down worship and being spiritually starved.
I think you mean leaving Protestantism and finding The Church
What is this
Protestants had the awareness to break from the beast. The beast that fractured from the church. It was just a matter of time before y’all made your way back around. ❤️☦️
Amen.
Fast food Christianity is good intro into the full worship
Went from being an athiest to believing in God 100% only 3 days after my first divine liturgy. (I hadn't researched it hardly and knew next to nothing about the faith before going). My whole family quickly converted. God is present abundantly in the Orthodox church.
Your entire atheist family quickly converted to orthodoxy with zero hesitation? Likely story.
@@bri8872 жаль что вы ничего не исследовали
Потому что православие такое же как и ислам идолопоклонство , то что Бог ненавидит .
Православные говорят что знают Бога.
Но Бог знает ли их
Они делаю что Богу неугодно , думая что правы соблюдая свои религиозные обряды ,тем самым почитая своих лжерелегиозных лидеров и проатцов и оскверняя истинную веру и не почитая Бога.
Бегите из православия
Да там есть может быть люди, которые вероятно любят и ищут Бога , и если это искренне то они должны выйти от туда
Потому что православие да и ещё и католицизм намешан то двойной удар по вере.
Эта смесь похуже ислама.
Сколько католицизм уничтожил истинных верующих.
Ищите живую церковь Иисуса Христа
Евангельскую церковь Иисуса Христа которая живёт по писанию ,а не по обрядам языческим
Католики, ладно не буду обижать людей католицизм это религия поклонения лжебогам идолам
Чтобы не оставлять своих идолов которые идут из древних римских мифологий , католицизм своею дерзкою косматою рукой воздвиг их в" святые" и дал им новые имена.
И многие в мире следуют за этим почитая эти всех "святых"
Поисследуйте историю да и в интернете много инф.
Библия говорит гибнет народ от неведения.
Виноваты будут и те кто обольстил и те кто дал себя обольстить.
@@bri8872 cooooool 🙏🏼
If such happened oh I wish I had that 😢❤
@@Readrose8 don't lose heart! It took a lot of pain and time to bring me to the point of being able to turn to God as a lifelong athiest. It can take time.
Everyone needs time with an Orthodox priest ❤☦️
Depends on the Priest. Ordination is not an inoculation against error. Better statement might be everyone need to spend some time in an Orthodox Church, Vespers the Liturgy.
Peter Heers is not an Orthodox priest. The Orthodox churches in America have confimed publicly several times that he has NO canonical status in ANY Orthodox church.
Became Orthodox in 1996. Came from a protestant welyan- arminian tradition. Orthodoxy is the Christianity that all faithful Christians want. The fullness of the faith.
@@micahjobbins7041 would love to learn more current Protestant in the same denomination as you were
I am Serbian Orthodox mother. Love and blessing to my Russian Orthodox sisters and brothers .
Blessings to all orthodox,
Our prayers are with you and the whole region! 🙏☦️
Bless your sister.
I was a Tibetan Buddhist for 40 years and in 2018 I suddenly felt compelled to return to the Christianity of my childhood. I was baptized Presbyterian as a infant and confirmed in the United Methodist Church at age 14. Both have since gone through schisms and I wanted a traditional Church free of ideology whether liberal or conservative. I decided to convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church and was baptized with ROCOR in 2020. I go to a Antiochian Church now. I believe that my life has been deeply reformed since becoming Eastern Orthodox.
Thank you for sharing. So many have thought the way you have, my self included. We are just tired of the propaganda game. Orthodoxy offers a way out of that.
Thanks! This was such an interesting and edifying conversation. I watched it in parts while traveling for work and had to replay so many sections because it was super interesting. Thank you for bringing such a great and respectful conversation
Wow thank you so much!
Listening to Ruslan and Fr. Peter, it's almost like watching someone in a law court versus someone in a hospital. Ruslan, with his Protestant background, approaches faith with a more forensic mindset-focused on legal frameworks like justification, grace, and atonement in a very structured, almost courtroom-like manner. Meanwhile, Fr. Peter embodies the Eastern Orthodox view, which feels more like being in a spiritual hospital. Orthodoxy emphasizes healing, transformation, and the therapeutic process of salvation, where the goal is the restoration of the soul and union with God rather than simply a legal declaration of righteousness.
It will likely take several more podcasts for Ruslan to fully grasp the Eastern Orthodox worldview. The East’s approach is deeply rooted in ancient tradition, mysticism, and a holistic understanding of salvation that transcends Western categories. It’s not about just winning a case but undergoing a lifelong process of spiritual healing and communion with God. The more Ruslan engages with Eastern Orthodox thought, the more layers of this profound, sacramental worldview will unfold and help millions of those watching.
he should talk with sam shamoun, not onl about othodoxy but generally leaving this western protestan view and all other views that stem from it
You’re the second person I’ve seen refer to church as being like “spiritual hospital”. I like the analogy. The other person referred to Protestantism as like a mall, which I thought was also apt. Especially since a lot of nondenominational churches reside in strip malls.
I think this idea of Western legalism needs to be returned to the cemetery of incorrect assumptions where it belongs. Not the notion itself, but the notion that it's wrong somehow to be rational in approaching Scripture, or faith, or that rationalism inherently negates or must exist without mysticism. In fact, we cannot have a full appreciation of faith without both. It's one of the most tired, overused, and uninteresting arguments in favor of Eastern Orthodoxy that I hear regularly in Orthodox parishes.
@@SC-vd4ry as a former Lutheran, the scholasticism/rationalism that papal protestants inherited from Aquinas/Augustine etc is not a trope but a fact.
@@cybersludge the Church is referred as the “hospital for the healing of the body and soul, it’s not a court room” by St. John Chrysostom.
Ruslan talking to his future self. Lol
best comment i've seen xD - similar personality and everything
Yes it’s wild..👍🏽💥🙏🏽
Even the facial features!!
I thought I was the only one that thought this 😂
This was literally my thoughts
One of the best most substantive podcast/conversations/dialog on Christianity. As a Christian for 50 yes I am exploring the Orthodox Church and this was such a blessing! Thank you both!
"It's not what you do its what your becoming." 100% truth
You “become” by what you think, say, and do though so…
@@davidandbernadettegockowsk9077 exactly, which is ultimately rooted and a manifestation of the hearts situation.
Great debate, Father Peter Heers and his ability to explain Orthodoxy in depth is truly priceless, he has helped me as an Orthodox understand what it means to be a true Orthodox. May God bless him and his works 🙏
волим слушати ове подкасте, и протестанте и католике волим слушати зато што ми помаже видјети перспективу и упоредити моја Теолошка мишљења са другима. anyway, God bless you brother 🙏🏽 ☦️
So smart man. Lord help him in the most difficult time
Быть истинным православным не значит быть истинным христианином и истинным дитем Божьим
Greetings from a Greek Orthodox .Thoroughly enjoying listening to the Father!
Какого отца вы слушаете?
отца лжи?
@@smintinaoxana7288 7 days since your statement, and still not explaining anything. I think you know what people think of you. It's either you say what's in your mind, either there's no mind there. Just a tape recorder. cheers mate
@@HansKst good day which statement are you talking about please write specifically, I wrote a lot of things
@@HansKst God is my protector from those who insult me I forgive you
@@smintinaoxana7288 ellaborate
This interview was great!! Thank you Fr. Peter ☦️☦️
@@MankinaZoomer very much so!
Thanks for this great talk. Greetings from a Romanian Orthodox.
Eastern Orthodoxy (officially known as the Orthodox Catholic Church) is the truest and only unchanged Church founded by Christ. Converting from Eastern rite Roman Catholicism to the Orthodox Catholic Church was the greatest decision of my life. The grass truly is much greener on the other side
If it's so do you preach gospel, cast out demons, and heal the sick on streets those who are in need?
@@partlysimpson5154 The Orthodox Church is less concerned with being seen on the streets and more concerned with being found in the heart. Preaching, healing, and casting out demons are fruits of faith, but they are done where God leads, whether in the streets or in the stillness of a soul seeking Him. The Church's mission is to make saints, not to put on displays, trusting that in every quiet prayer and every hidden act of love, Christ's Gospel is preached and His healing is made known.
Thank God!!! ☦️
@@TsarOrthodoxBro_II arent u worried about saving others? Jesus said, make diciples😊
Eastern Catholicism was our gateway drug to Orthodoxy ☦️
I appreciate a respectful conversation. Respect to interviewer for have an open heart and actually listening and asking valid questions.
I'm surprised it took Ruslan so long to get an Eastern Orthodox priest like Fr. Peter on the podcast! This conversation was long overdue and incredibly eye-opening. When East meets West, it's clear there’s a wealth of wisdom and tradition to explore. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and I hope to see more interviews with Eastern Orthodox voices in the future. It's exactly what the West needs right now to deepen its understanding of Christianity's roots. Great job, Ruslan-keep bringing these important conversations to light!
Вы правы множество мудрости и традиций
Об этом ещё сказано в писании
Душевная мудрость- сатанинская и почитание бабских басней и религиозных традиций которые идут из сатанинских языческих глубин.
Поэтому бегите из православия и католицизма и не увлекайтесь мягкими речами православных обольстителей которые двигаются под рукой сатаны
I thought the guy on the left of the thumbnail was Ruslan dressed as an old man. They look alike low key 😂
Haha that cracked me up 😂😂
I thought the same! 😅
I was about to comment it's ruslan next chapter after midlife crisis😅
They for sure look alike. I thought the same thing! ✊❤️
Thank you 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾I thought the same thing
Father Peter Heers really takes his role as a Priest seriously. The guy knows his stuff. My Priest is friends with him and I love his brother John. The Heers brothers are awesome!
He spoke at a conference at my local parish early this year and I was sad that I missed it because I didn’t Start going to the church until June
Except for naming his bishop right ?
@@jg7923 He has a bishop. The Bishops are just feuding over who did the proper procedure.
“9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.” Matthew 23:9
@@ghost-user559 the protestant sect that was invented some five hundred years ago said what?
For 14 years I wandered the world of potassianism then studying church history I became Orthodox and that was 37 years ago. And I am home for good.
I started out as a Catholic for many years ~> then a Protestant “non denominational”, ~> and finally found the most beautiful one true church, ORTHODOXY.
I love the Bible so much and started to learn church history and what came first…the church or the Bible? I then realized the church was first and I was curious on who exactly out together that Bible I love with my whole heart…I discovered it was the unwavering and unchanging Orthodox Church. I now am living as an Orthodox Christian praise be to Christ ☦️
Ruslan, when will you join orthodoxy? I love all Gods people and I know you do too. Thank you having this discussion with Father Peter. He is a phenomenal representation of Orthodoxy ❤️
Then,What's Next 😅 ❔
Denominations doesn't do anything much (unless for those false cult faiths)
It is one's walk,relationship and intimacy to 'God'
If you believe what the Orthodox Church teaches then you are lost.
Hey, it's a pity you didn't make it home, but at least you're down the street.
@@userJohnSmith huh?
@@MatthewFloor Catholics often refer to those converting from protestantism, heretical movements, Islam, or returning to the Church as coming home. I'll take on Orthodox conversion though. They get like 99% of it right, though they are very fussy about semantics and not particularly interested in developing a more sophisticated understanding of doctrine.
I became a catechumen yesterday after months of moving my wife and I to a location that has a parish! Glory to God!
@@TheEthangates5 welcome to the arena! God bless you and your wife.
Welcome home 🫶🏻☦️
I am an Orthodox and I learned a lot from this
Thank you Lord for preserving your Holy Orthodox church🙏☦️
I’m so grateful God led me to his Orthodox Church. May he have mercy on us, and work through this conversation to reach more people ☦️
Не дай Господь чтобы это видео не обольстил о ни одного человека.
А лишь Твоя Истина Боже спасла и освободила каждого и православного и католика и мусульман чтобы Боже твоя истина сделала их свободными
Найди их Господь спаси и освободи по милости Твоей во имя Иисуса Христа
Вот это спасает
Thank God for Fr Peter Heers ☦
Ruslan not only do yall look alike..yall have similar mannerisms and facial expressions 😮 …that’s yo family! I’m convinced😂
@@Helen-jy6br and the voice too..
Literally !!!!!
Lol.. I agree 😂
This is an awesome episode! I love seeing both sides be respectful but having a conversation. Glory be to God ☦️☦️☦️☦️
Much love from Ethiopian Orthodox ❤
Anyone who condemns Fr Peter as an unloving zealot has not met him in person.
Being called a zealot in the age of apostacy isn't the worst thing! 😅
My priest condemns most priests that have any online presence. His church is full of people because of Fr. Peter, Abbot Tryphon, and Fr Josiah Trenham though, so 🤷🏻
Our Spiritual Father gave us a blessing to listen to/watch Father Peter Heers@@joachimjustinmorgan4851
@@joachimjustinmorgan4851 I hope this priest isn’t your spiritual father since clearly he is misguided on something incredibly basic
Please explain what you mean, I know nothing. @@IlluminedOne
Discovering and participating in the Divine Liturgy at an Orthodox parish finally made everything click. I now know I’m apart of the church established at Pentecost. Glory to Christ!
Your pentecostal?
@@foodforthought8308no, pay attention
@foodforthought8308 Pentecostalism was formed by Charles Fox Parham in 1873 in the United States and has nothing to do with the Church founded on the Pentecost day - the Orthodox Church. People branched and scattered into hundreds and thousands of denominations. But the original stem of the Church of Christ is the Orthodox Church.
@@loizospapaloizou9494 Wait.... sp St. Paul wasn't Pentecostal? I'm so confused...
Can’t wait for Fr. Peter’s documentary 🔥🙌
MUCH LOVE FROM ORTHODOX GREECE 🇬🇷 ❤MAY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH BLESS YOU ALL ❤🎉😊😊
God bless you dear ☦️🇬🇷⛪️
Awesome. Love this guy's consistency and patience. It can be easy to come off badly when you know more about what you are talking about than the other person, but he didn't. Praise the Lord.
Many of us SO LOVE Fr Peter Heers!!!! He is a tremendous blessing!
If Orthodoxy was easy, everyone would be an Orthodox.
@@Orthodox.Q In Romania
Православие тяжёлая сеть сатаны
Простым от туда легко выйти но те кто дал себя обольстить тяжело выбрать
Так как они прилепились к Христианству , но по сути ничего от Истины не имеют
Не все кто говорить Господи ,Господи спасутся
А верующий в Истинного Бога Иисуса Христа по писанию и исповедующий чистое Евангелие и собственным свидетельством своей жизни до конца останется верным спасётся
Потому что спасен е совершается в течении жизни
Писание говорит исследуй себя и писание
Вникай в себя и в учение
@@samimelente9977 Romanians go to church and drink and beat their families right after, nothing to do with orthodoxy, very few live by the book
I would argue orthodox is more accepting. Orthodoxy understands we are all humans and we aren’t perfect where I feel Catholics are very commit sin and you will be punished. Where orthodoxy makes you look deep inside yourself why you committed that sin and if you truly believe you will abstain from that sin you will be forgiven
Thanks you so much for having Father Heers. I have beeen blessed to listen to numerous podcasts by him and he has helped me dearly in my journey of Orthodoxy. My wife and I were baptized last February after being Charismatic for 40 years. We are continually being filled by the richness of the Eastern Faith!
@@Brak0777 I grew up charismatic so 25 years or so being involved in ministry and living as a long term missionary oversees. I never in my life thought I’d find a richer more true expression of the Christian faith but as soon as I started diving into EO theology and understanding, and how they live, I knew I found the true faith established by Christ.
If I may ask what’s the biggest things that drew you in, or pulled you away from the charismatic faith?
Thank you Ruslan! It’s nice to have representation of my faith on your show. God bless you
Orthodox inquirer here ✋ This was very good. Thank you Father Peter for doing this interview and thank you Ruslan for asking the tough questions that many protestant have.
My family and I are Orthodox converts from Protestantism and it has been an incredible journey and my experience with God has become much richer.
you just like religion, but no direct connection with God! religion is a works based concept that condemns you to hell! and don't get me started on the idolatry.....
@@gabrieltomoiaga212 Orthodoxy is direct connection with God! Why do you think Christ gave us a Church for ?
@@gebranhaddad6312 take a break! Religion is man made using God as an excuse to justify man's doctrines not God's will!
We are blessed to have you in our times Father Heers!
I think Ruslan did a very good job asking Fr. Peter questions without having a motive or portraying him in a bias light. God Bless 🙏☦️
Ruslan, I respect you a lot for just having on Fr Peter.
Switching to Orthodoxy, protestantism don't got the truth.
Not even sure what you are trying to say??
☦💪
So close!
You can't just switch? It's a long journey.
Orthodoxy thinks Jesus is coming back, when he already returned in 70ad.
My entire family of 12 converted from Protestantism to Orhodoxy in 2020. Best decision we ever made. It took a couple of years to get there because I had such bad romaphobia but once I began researching and listening to the early fathers I could no longer deny the faith. :)
What “Protestantism) did you convert from? Just curious.
Wonderful episode ❤️❤️❤️ Regards from Serbian Ortodox Christian.
This Orthodox priest espouses the essence of faith that I accepted when I was accepted into Orthodoxy from Roman Catholic faith. Salvation and theosis is only realized through the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His submission to the Will of the Father.
Amen. Many years to you. I left the Roman church for Orthodoxy. Glory to God.
Orthodoxy is the deepest understanding of Christian faith. Period.
Or more simply, Orthodoxy is the Christian faith.
Yes, besides the Catholic Church as it was founded by Christ on Peter… but otherwise pretty close there!
@@davidandbernadettegockowsk9077Christ calls Peter the Rock? If so doesn’t Christ call Peter Satan 115 words later in the same chapter of the same Book? You can even ignore the original Greek Translation, 1,000 years of History and where all the other Apostles received the powers to bind and loose and have thrones to Judge the 12 Tribes of Israel, but if you don’t apply literary consistency the Bible becomes Koranic and can affirm or deny anything you want it to.
@@davidandbernadettegockowsk9077
1.Peter started the Antiochian Church.
2. Peter went to Rome
3. Rome killed Peter
4. Rome said: Look at me, I am Peter now.
Seriously now tho, what makes Rome the stone and not Antioch by this logic?
Then how did they get the second coming wrong? They think Jesus is coming back when he already returned in 70ad.
My family and I are Catechumen and soon to be baptized after the birth of our daughter. It brings tears to my eyes often for how grateful I am to become part of the Orthodox church and set my family on a firm foundation of becoming humble servants of Jesus Christ. Lord have mercy. ☦
Why do I get the sense this guys about to say "Ruslan... I am Your Fatherrrr"😂
@@sdm101869 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Priest took us to church, school, and clarified so many things missing in protestant circles. 🔥☦️
Like what? Just curious
@@get_spanked240yes! What Protestant circles (since all non-orthodox are lumped into one group🙄) and what things? I’m curious too
Excellent interview I'm Serbian Orthodox and all of u who are converting to Orthodox Christianity WELCOME MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS God bless you all☦️☦️☦️🙏🏻
Orthodoxy is the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
except it's not you split from Christ's but I pray you guys come back home. You guys are just older protestants.
@@frankenbran85 How would that be if Rome is the one who defected from the other 4 patriarchates? In the age of the internet this is east to verify.
Close… but that only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades
@@davidandbernadettegockowsk9077 Bet your part of the pachamama pope apostates
@hxplxss1835 Roman catholic here. I wonder who has the keys 🔑 🤔 oh wait Matthew 16 verse 18. Hehe hehe.
Fr peter teaching ruslan like a real father would teach his teenage son.
Plot twist.. Fr Peter is Ruslan’s father 😳 . The resemblance ain’t coincidental
@RuslanKD thank you for having Fr. Peter on! There are a massive number of us former Protestants who have returned home to Orthodoxy.
Love from Orthodox Christian.
God bless you! Magda-Greece ❤
Thank you, Ruslan. This was a joy
Big ups to bring Father Peter Heers on. Thank you Ruslan. ☦️☦️☦️
I think I might be orthodox now. lol very good discussion. I think differently now about all this.
Glory to God!! The best decision I've ever made was becoming Orthodox out of protestantism. Good luck, and God bless!!! ☦️❤️
You will know when you are Orthodox! It will be done to you: exorcisms, life confession, fasting, baptism, Chrismation, communion…. It isn’t merely “agreeing” with a list of propositions, ideas, or doctrines. Blessings on your journey!
Definitely find a parish close to you and talk to a priest!
@@traceyedson9652 exorcisms? That its common to Catholicism not Orthodox. The chalice is our protection from demons. Amen.
@@2pakrulz exorcism prayers are very common. Starting w catechesis.
He is very correct,he says the truth and does not try to "please " the ears.I am very happy to listen to him.
Orthodoxy honestly is clearly the one true church come back to the true church Ruslan
It is not even one within itself, the leader of the Russian Orthodox (40% of all EOs) just declared holy war against Orthodox Ukraine.
@@clivejungle6999 unlike religions like Islam we don’t have religious wars the Russian Ukrainian dispute is land based not religion based
@@GeorgeFares-kk6mc Tell that to Putin's Patriarch or the Orthodox churches during the Balkan genocides in the 90s.
@@clivejungle6999 The schism is for clergy and not laity. We are together as one Church. This issue is between Ukraine, The Ecumenical Patriarch and Russia.
@@ridingthecosmos6273 You are killing each other...some unity
Wonderful conversation. I had very similar questions for our parish priest when converting to Orthodoxy!
I love the openness and honesty. It’s great!
Greetings from Serbian Orthodox ❤
I think Ruslan was a very honest and sincere interviewer! The problem he has is the same problem almost all Protestants have is that they do not question their own presuppositions. They almost always end up worshipping the Bible, or just their own interpretation of the Bible. When they were discussing the Bible, he made the claim that the Bible is a fallible list of infallible books, or something like that, but this is simply begging the question of how he knows that to be true. The Bible itself does not say. Protestants also want to make grand statements that all true Christians just need to believe the essentials, but there is no such list of these essentials. It only comes from their own interpretation. This just devolves into a pharisaical legalism of so-called minimalism.
The Church, as revealed by Christ through the Apostles, is about healing, communion, and restoration. It teaches us and guides us into communion through Christ’s salvific work. It isn’t a legal ruling of what can I get away with and still be “saved”. Rather, it is how is my heart being transformed back into the image and likeness of God.
This was amazing and very insightful I am Roman Catholic and y’all did a great job explaining the difference
IC XC NIKA ︎︎☦︎︎
Orthodoxy is the one and true church, established by God and has apostolic succession. If you want the full of Christianity then you found home. Glory to Go d❤
You’re describing the Catholic Church 😂
@@CJP.-pq3kr NO.
@@returnfreedom YES.
@@returnfreedom He's right Orthodoxy is just older protestantism. Catholics are Christ's church and the Pope is the Vicar of Christ, going all the way back to Saint Peter.
@@frankenbran85 the Roman Catholic Church disagrees w you as it recognizes the Orthodox Catholic Churches sacraments as valid and communes Orthodox people without initiating them.
What a great conversation, thank you for this
Ruslan: "I'm not a Calvinist"
Also Ruslan: Basically describes his view of salvation, and it's Calvinistic.
The Eastern Orthodox Church differs from Calvinism in that it believes in human free will alongside God’s grace, while Calvinism teaches predestination (God already chooses who is saved). Orthodox salvation is seen as a process of healing and transformation, not just a legal decision.
CHRIST IS RISEN ☦️
Alithos Anesti! 🌹
He truly risen
Truth has risen 🙏☦️
Back in the 80s my grandfather was a reverend of the Episcopalian church, based in Santa Cruz, and he was too liberal. He was fired and took his flock with him as he departed. Just interesting to hear around the same time (and area) Fr Peter's parents went the opposite way! Thank God, besides all that, I'm also Orthodox now ☦️
Santa Cruz California? There's someone in my parish here in Santa Cruz CA that was an Episcopalian priest and became Orthodox as well. Wonder if it's the same person. Haha
Do it again? More Orthodox guests?
Father peter of Orthodox Ethos god bless you ☦️☦️
Many years to Fr. Peter and Ruslan.
Jesus left behind his church, not a book. You cannot separate the book from where it came. Scripture is part of tradition
Great talk. Father Peter helped me when I reached out to him with a problem. I appreciate him very much, and I enjoyed this talk. Thank you - s
"It's not about what you're doing, it's who you're becoming." So True
My family converted to Orthodoxy in 1993 🕯
Awesome discussion! Father Peter articulated, clarified, and solidified a lot of beliefs ❤
LOVE Father Peter Heers!
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Great conversation! May God help us
I watched this to hear what Fr. Peter Heers had to say in such a conversation. I'm glad I did. He (Fr. Peter) never disappoints.
Truly Fr. Peter is Apostle of our times, always preaches the truth of the living God our Savior Jesus Christ. May God grand to Papa Petros many years+
@adambajgora2266 while his overall views of orthodoxy i agree and love but his view on coptic churc is very very wrong. We do not believe Christs nature is 2 we do believe that for not one moment was his nature was seperated, something we recite, and his note about us rejecting Theosis is completely wrong.
I converted to Orthodoxy! I love what God is doing. ❤ love you all 🎉❤
Im glad Ruslan you finally have come in contact with OC ... there ia nothing else like being part of it.
Thank you for this video discussion!!
It is curious how Protestants treat the Orthodox like “you guys interpret the Bible differently” when the truth is it is the Faith established by Christ, preserved by the Saints and passed down by Holy tradition. Father explains it so well by explaining the Councils weren’t about interpreting but preserving.
Excellent interview - Orthodoxy ☦🙏