Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy

Introducing Christians to Eastern Orthodox doctrine and worldview to help them clearly communicate the Gospel to their friends and neighbours Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy free training course www.eeo.net.au Certainty for Life: An Invitation to those in Eastern Orthodoxy www.certaintyforlife.com Youtube youtube.com/@evangelisingeasternorthodoxy RSS link www.anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss Instagram www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy Podlink to all podcast feeds www.pod.link/1878240547

Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy is a religion podcast hosted by John Diacos, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #29

  Eastern Orthodoxy Explained in 12 Minutes

  Sep 2, 202612 minS1

  Eastern Orthodoxyand Evangelical Christianity share many words — Jesus, salvation, grace, faith— but they often mean very different things. In this video, we explore thethree foundational beliefs that shape how Orthodox Christians understand God,sin, salvation, the Church, the sacraments, icons, worship, and spiritualtransformation. You’ll discoverwhy Orthodoxy begins with God’s transcendence, why salvation is framed as unionwith God (theosis) rather than rescue from sin, and why the Church, sacraments,and ascetic practices play such a central role in Orthodox spirituality. This overviewwill help you understand the deep differences — and the big questions everyChristian must answer: Can God be known?What is theosis? What role does sin play in salvation? And why did Jesus haveto die? If you’respeaking with Orthodox friends, asking questions, or simply wanting clarity,this video will give you a clear, charitable, and biblical framework forunderstanding Eastern Orthodoxy. If you'd like more resources on understanding Eastern Orthodoxyand sharing the gospel faithfully, be sure to subscribe. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy -------- 00:01 EasternOrthodoxy Explained 00:27 ThreeFoundations of Orthodoxy 01:02 Can WeReally Know God? 01:53 How GodReveals Himself 03:04 Orthodox vsProtestant Salvation 03:28 Salvationand Union With God 03:38 Image vsLikeness of God 04:19 What IsTheosis? 04:31 “Man MightBecome God” 05:18 Does OurObedience Save Us? 05:42 Why theOrthodox Church Matters 06:22 OrthodoxSacraments Explained 06:43 IsCommunion Really Christ’s Body? 07:21 Why DoOrthodox Use Icons? 08:06 Why DoOrthodox Pray to Saints? 08:48 WhyOrthodox Christians Fast 10:39 Why DidJesus Have to Die? 11:01 Ask anOrthodox Neighbour -------- Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/ Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/ RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy #EasternOrthodoxy#ProtestantTheology #Theosis #OrthodoxChristianity #EvangelicalChristianity#ChristianDoctrine #ChurchHistory #Salvation #BiblicalTheology #ChristianApologetics#OrthodoxVsProtestant #KnowGod #ChristianBeliefs #TheologyExplained

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  Episode #28

  Getting Orthodox Evangelism Wrong - 3 Principles Change Everything

  Aug 26, 202642 minS1

  How do you sharethe gospel with Eastern Orthodox or Roman Catholic friends without gettingstuck in debates about Mary, the Pope, icons, or church authority? RichardBaxter—author of Sharing the Gospel with a Catholic Friend—joins us to unpackthe three principles that transform spiritual conversations: 1️⃣ Ask better questions 2️⃣ Share the story of God’s grace in yourlife 3️⃣ Open Scripture together In this episode,we explore how these principles apply not only to Catholic evangelism, but alsoto conversations with Eastern Orthodox friends, cradle Orthodox, converts, andanyone shaped by tradition, culture, or inherited identity. You’ll learn: • Why“information dumping” shuts conversations down • How torecognise the four types of Catholics (and Orthodox parallels) • How to movefrom Mary → Jesus without attacking • Why personaltestimony is more powerful than theological argument • How Scripturebecomes common ground • How to avoidthe “I’m right, you’re wrong” trap • How to speak tothe real question behind the question If you want togrow in confidence, clarity, and compassion as you share Christ with Orthodox,Catholic, or religious friends, this conversation will equip you with practicaltools you can use immediately. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy Richard's book,Sharing the Gospel with a Catholic Friend is available from https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://reformers.com.au/products/9781837280391-sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-richard-baxter -------- 00:00 – Stop theInfo‑Dump: WhyQuestions Convert Better 01:00 – 4 Typesof Catholics You’ll Meet — And How to Reach Each One 03:34 – ConfusedConnor & Indifferent Ingrid: The Majority You’ll Meet 04:49 – Born‑Again Catholics? Yes — And Why ItMatters 05:36 – The OneQuestion That Cuts Through Every Worldview 06:20 – Why JesusIs Magnetic Across Religions 08:03 – ApplyingThis to Orthodox Friends: Converts vs Cradle 08:48 – The 3‑Step Evangelism Framework 10:47 – Why YourStory Is Often More Powerful Than Theology 11:15 – WhyScripture Has Spiritual Power in Evangelism 12:28 – WhyCatholics & Orthodox Agree on Scripture (In Theory) 13:48 – WhyPersonal Faith Stories Disarm Defensiveness 14:10 – StopAttacking Catholicism — Start Showing Jesus 15:01 – WhyUnderstanding Catholic Doctrine Still Helps 20:13 – DoctrineMatters — But People Matter More 22:14 – How toPivot From Mary to Jesus Without a Fight 23:21 – Why “MaryWas a Sinner” Is the Wrong First Move 25:34 – Let MarySpeak for Herself: The Magnificat Strategy 29:11 – ShowingJesus’ Compassion: The Real Turning Point 30:47 – TheQuestion Behind the Question: What They’re Really Asking 31:30 – Don’t WinArguments — Win People to Christ -------- Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/ Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/ RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy #EvangelisingOrthodoxy#CatholicEvangelism #OrthodoxChristianity #SharingTheGospel #ChristianTestimony#AskBetterQuestions #GospelConversations #EvangelismTraining #EasternOrthodoxy#ProtestantVsOrthodox #ChristianApologetics #MaryInTheBible #HowToShareYourFaith#ScriptureAlone #ChristianPodcast

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  Episode #27

  What a Catholic Evangelist Knows About Reaching Orthodox People that We Miss

  Aug 19, 202648 minS1

  What makes apowerful Christian testimony? How do you shareyour story without making it all about you? And how do youcommunicate the gospel clearly to friends from Eastern Orthodox or Catholicbackgrounds? In this episode,pastor and author Richard Baxter (not the 17th‑century reformer!) shares his journey fromcultural religion to genuine faith — and the principles that shape effective,compassionate evangelism today. We explore: • Why pointing toJesus — not yourself — is the heart of real testimony • Why humansinstinctively try to “climb their way to God” • How pride anddespair distort our understanding of salvation • The momentRichard realised he wasn’t actually right with God • The “Three P’s”of a compelling testimony: Pointing, Plain, Personal • Why Richardrarely mentions his Catholic background upfront • How tochallenge someone’s beliefs without crushing them • Why evangelismrequires both courage and compassion • How Richard’spastoral work shapes his approach to outreach • Why he stillloves Catholics — and longs for them to know the gospel • Why these sameprinciples apply directly to conversations with Eastern Orthodox friends If you want togrow in clarity, confidence, and compassion as you share Christ with Orthodox,Catholic, or religious friends, this conversation will equip you with practicaltools you can use immediately. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share with a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy Richard's book,Sharing the Gospel with a Catholic Friend is available from https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781837280391/sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-paperback https://reformers.com.au/products/9781837280391-sharing-the-gospel-with-a-catholic-friend-richard-baxter -------- 00:00 Why YourTestimony Must Point to Jesus, Not You 02:29 Growing UpLoved but Lost: Richard’s Early View of God 05:51 The Wake‑Up Call: “Are You Even a Christian?” 07:22 John’sGospel Breaks Through: Slave to Sin, Need for Rescue 09:16 The PrayerThat Changed Everything 10:59 The ThreeP’s of a Powerful Testimony 14:01 Why RichardDoesn’t Lead With “I Grew Up Catholic” 17:06 The HumanInstinct to Climb to God — And Why It Fails 19:22 Two TurningPoints: A Sledgehammer Sermon & a Patient Friend 21:46 Challengevs Compassion: Finding the Evangelism Balance 24:01 Pastor forOutreach: Why Evangelism Needs Pastoral Wisdom 26:19 WhyEvangelism Matters: Glory, Salvation, and Real Life Change 28:23 Why RichardStill Loves Catholics — And Wants Them Saved 30:36 Why theGospel Is the Best Way to Live Now 31:35 Why ThisProject Exists: Reaching the Orthodox With the True Gospel 32:16 - Do WeNeed Specific Books for Reaching Catholics and Orthodox? 39:37 - 3Dangerous Mistakes Protestants Make with Religious Friends -------- Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in Eastern Orthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/ Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/ RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy #ChristianTestimony#SharingTheGospel #Evangelism #OrthodoxChristianity #EasternOrthodoxy#CatholicToChristian #GraceNotWorks #ProtestantVsOrthodox #GospelConversation#HowToShareYourFaith #BornAgain #JohnsGospel #ChristianPodcast #TestimonyTips#EvangelisingOrthodoxy

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  Episode #26

  Why "I'm Orthodox" Doesn't Mean What You Think

  Aug 12, 202612 minS1

  One of thebiggest mistakes evangelicals make is assuming that when someone says,"I'm Orthodox," they are describing their theology. In many cases,they are describing their identity, family, culture and heritage. In this sessionof the Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy Seminar Series, we explore the worldviewof Cradle Orthodox believers and explain why listening carefully is the key tomeaningful gospel conversations. You'll discover: • Why Orthodoxidentity is often cultural before it is theological • What manyCradle Orthodox actually believe about God, Jesus and salvation • Why Easterplays such an important role in Orthodox life • The crucialquestions about the cross that many have never considered • Why assuranceof salvation is often missing • How family andculture become the greatest barriers to faith in Christ • Practical waysto share the gospel with Orthodox friends using Scripture, wisdom andcompassion If you'd like more resources on understanding Eastern Orthodoxyand sharing the gospel faithfully, be sure to subscribe. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy Subscribe forweekly videos on: • EasternOrthodoxy • OrthodoxConverts • Evangelism • ChristianApologetics • BiblicalTheology • GospelConversations • Assurance ofSalvation -------- 00:00 – Orthodoxyas Identity, Not Doctrine 00:21 – WhyCradle Orthodox Believe So Differently 00:55 – Convertsvs Cradle Orthodox: Theology Gap 01:16 – Orthodoxyas Cultural and Family Heritage 02:02 –Understanding the Cradle Orthodox Worldview 02:30 – WhatCradle Orthodox Think About God 03:07 – What TheyBelieve About Jesus 03:47 – Easter:Culture, Resurrection and Good Works 04:30 – TheUnasked Question: Why Does Jesus Die? 05:28 – SalvationAnxiety and Merit-Based Religion 06:07 – Hebrews7–10: Once-for-All Assurance 06:35 – Culturevs Christ: The Real Barrier 07:51 – Why YourTestimony Matters 08:45 – FamilyPressure and the Cost of Following Jesus 10:10 – Jesus’Promise of a New Family and Eternal Life 10:55 – How toShare the Gospel with Cradle Orthodox -------- Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/ Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/ RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy #OrthodoxChristianity#EasternOrthodox #ProtestantTeaching #GospelClarity #OrthodoxVsProtestant#CradleOrthodox #OrthodoxCulture #OrthodoxFamily #AssuranceOfSalvation#Hebrews710 #WhyDidJesusDie #CrossAndResurrection #SharingTheGospel#ChristianApologetics #OrthodoxEvangelism #IdentityAndFaith #JesusChristAlone#BiblicalSalvation #OrthodoxEaster #OrthodoxBeliefs

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  Episode #19

  The Principles of Orthodox Evangelism

  Aug 5, 202659 minS1

  In this episodeof “Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy”, John Diacos speaks with Philip Jensenabout the theology and principles of evangelism, especially for engaging peoplefrom an Eastern Orthodox background with clarity, love, and cultural wisdom. You’ll hear whycross‑culturalevangelism requires learning a person’s world—without changing the gospel—soyou can remove obstacles to belief faster (“muzzle velocity”). A major emphasisis the danger of turning apologetics into evangelism: you can win arguments andstill lose the person. The focus stays on telling people about Jesus, not“debating them into the kingdom.” For ministry toOrthodox friends and neighbours, the conversation highlights practical bridgeslike hospitality, food, and family, and then moving to shared ground—readingthe Bible together, starting in the Gospels (often Mark). When the stickingpoint is Bible authority vs church tradition, Philip Jensen points to Mark 7 asa key passage to read with someone who prioritises “the church fathers” overScripture. It isn’t aboutscoring points against Orthodoxy—it’s helping someone see the need forforgiveness, and why the death of Jesus matters for sinners who don’t feelsinful. If you found this helpful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and sharewith a friend. ▶️YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EvangelisingEasternOrthodoxy -------- 00:00 WhyOne-Size-Fits-All Evangelism Fails 01:22 RethinkingProtestant Ministry and Cultural Context 05:56 WhyCross-Cultural Evangelism Is So Hard 07:39 HowSecond-Generation Migrants Lose the Faith 09:46 The HiddenIdentity Crisis in Immigrant Churches 10:48 WhyOrthodox Youth Leave the Church 15:02 Orthodox vsCatholic: Cultural Experience Trumps Theology 17:45 The SecretWeapon to Reaching Orthodox Communities 19:10 MuzzleVelocity: Adapting the Gospel to Preconceptions 20:01 How toRemove Hurdles to Biblical Faith 21:45 The Problemwith Orthodox Spiritual Uncertainty 22:39 Is theOrthodox Gospel the True Gospel? 23:25 Apologeticsis Killing Modern Evangelism 24:44 You Can’tArgue Someone into the Kingdom 27:18 WhyAttacking Orthodoxy Will Always Backfire 30:12 Faith vsReason: How to Defend Biblical Truth 31:18 WhatOrthodox Believers Actually Think About Doctrine 33:52 Protestantvs Orthodox: The Trap of Online Debates 36:00 ThePsychology of Winning Arguments and Losing Souls 39:45 HospitalityBreaks Walls: Practical Ministry Strategies 43:10 Exposingthe Dangerous Errors in Orthodox Tradition 46:55 How to Leadan Eastern Orthodox Friend to Christ 51:15 BreakingFree from Blind Cultural Loyalty 54:40 The FinalVerdict: True Salvation vs Church Rituals -------- RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/10f48e33c/podcast/rss All Podcast Platforms https://pod.link/1878240547 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/evangelising-eastern-orthodoxy/id1878240547 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6S5Um4hIK86Ayd9wv1EfZk?si=11524b33dbed4adb Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eeorthodoxy Free Training Course – Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy https://eeo.net.au/ Certainty for Life: An Invitation for those in EasternOrthodoxy https://certaintyforlife.com/ #EasternOrthodoxy#OrthodoxChristianity #Protestant #Evangelism #ChristianEvangelism #Gospel#BibleStudy #GospelOfMark #Mark7 #BibleVsTradition #Apologetics#ChristianApologetics #OrthodoxToChristian #ChristianDiscipleship#CrossCulturalMinistry #SharingTheGospel #JesusChrist #ChurchHistory#OrthodoxEvangelism #ChristianPodcast

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