Crisis and Renewal in Orthodoxy & Catholicism: Part 2 (SOTL Ep 17) w/ Father Ryan McDaniel
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQFor more of Father Ryan:https://m.youtube.com/@Fr.Ryan.McDanielIn this video, Fr. Ryan shares his personal journey through both Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, reflecting on the moments of crisis and renewal that shaped his faith. With honesty and depth, he explores the tensions and the beauty of East and West, offering insight into how these two ancient traditions can be reconciled and lived together in unity. This is more than a personal story—it’s a reflection on the universal search for truth, communion, and renewal within the Christian Church.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Are icons idols? Q&A # 1
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeonThis video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram.www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleoccidensA Protestant seeker @BrianDavilaShow walked into a Catholic church for the first time and asked a fair question: “Aren’t we told not to have images of God? So why all the saints, gold, and icons?”In this video, Fr. Nathan explains:The biblical basis for sacred images and the TempleThe difference between worship (latria) and honor (dulia)Why the Church is decorated with saints instead of just empty wallsHow icons point us to Christ, not away from HimIf you’ve ever wondered whether Catholics “worship” icons, or what the difference really is, this will bring clarity.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Eastern view on the Sacred Heart: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 5:
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeonThis video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram.www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleoccidensCan devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus really be accused of Nestorianism?In this video, Fr. Nathan responds from an Eastern Christian perspective, showing why these common online criticisms don’t hold up.Drawing on Scripture, the Fathers, and the lived tradition of East and West, he explains:How St. Paul and the Gospels link Christ’s heart with His compassion.Why venerating the Heart always means venerating the whole divine Person, not a “part” of Christ.Why accusations of Nestorianism are historically and theologically false.Parallels between Sacred Heart devotion and Eastern practices like the Jesus Prayer, the veneration of icons, relics, and the Holy Cross. How both East and West emphasize the unity of Christ’s divine and human natures in every devotion.Rather than dividing, the Sacred Heart devotion invites us deeper into the mystery of Christ’s love—a love that embraces His whole life, passion, death, and resurrection.“We venerate the whole Person, the whole life, every action of Christ, for all of Christ and every action of Christ, is for our salvation.”00:00 – Introduction 00:53 – Scripture: Christ’s compassion and His Heart 01:30 – Online critiques of the Sacred Heart 02:05 – Why “Nestorian” accusations are false03:40 – Eastern parallels: icons, relics, and the Cross 04:20 – The Blood and water from Christ’s side 07:25 – The Heart in Eastern spirituality & Jesus Prayer 08:00 – Conclusion: One Christ, one Heart #sacredheart #christian #catholic #orthodox #orthodoxchristianity #christiantheologySupport the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Crisis and Renewal in the Church: Part 1 w/ Father Ryan McDaniel (SOTL ep 16)
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQFor more of Father Ryan:https://m.youtube.com/@Fr.Ryan.McDanielFather Nathan Symeon sits down with Father Ryan McDaniel to share his inspiring journey of faith. From exploring different traditions to finding his spiritual home and pursuing a path in academia, this conversation offers deep insights into the search for truth and meaning.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Controlling Thoughts in Justin Martyr & Evagrios: Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 4:
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/NathanSymeonThis video was produced by: Anatole Occidens If you'd like to support, please consider purchasing our merchandise and following us on Instagram.www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleoccidensFrom the earliest centuries, the Fathers of the Church taught that the real spiritual battle begins in the mind.Justin Martyr spoke of the Logos Spermatikos, the “seed-bearing Word”, by which all truth comes from Christ.Evagrius Ponticus, a disciple of St. Gregory the Theologian, warned about logismoi, or intrusive thoughts, often sown by demons, that seek to enslave the soul.In this video, we bring these two teachings together to explore:How to discern between your own thoughts, divine illumination, and demonic suggestion.The five stages of a thought’s progression, from assault to passion and how to stop sin at its root.How grace works in the same process to lead us toward freedom, virtue, and becoming truly human in Christ.This is the battle for your mind and heart.#SpiritualWarfare #ChurchFathers #DesertFathers #ChristianSpirituality #OrthodoxChristianitySupport the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Welcome to the Searchers of the Lost podcast! Search for the Lord with us in this orthodox catholic podcastJoin us every two weeks for new episodes. As a searcher, I am convinced that there are so many fellow searchers out there who desire to dig deeper and search harder for the Lord (Matt.7:7), even as our mother did when Jesus was busy about the Father's buisness in the temple. My journey has been long, difficult, blessed, traversing various Protestant denominations, Orthodoxy and Catholicism, and I am positive it has not ended. Thus, this podcast is Christian, catholic, and orthodox, and everyone who loves these things should feel at home here. This priest and those I bring onto this podcast love Jesus and His Church, and our hope is to invite others into charitable and intelligent dialogue and debate, that one day we "may all be one" (John 17:21).Remember when commenting: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”― St. Augustine
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