The Orthodox Christian Podcast

Max Harwood and Dr Kimberly Franklin Discuss her journey from Pentecostalism, to Evangelicalism, to “the church of Starbucks”, to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Dr Kimberley Franklin is a retired professor and dean in the field of education. She spent most of her career working in Evangelical Christian Schools. Since retiring she has spent her time travelling and supporting Mackie’s Place, a non-profit organization that helps youth succeed by overcoming difficulty. She is married with two adult sons. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Fr Herman Fields discuss his upbringing in the Baptist church and conversion to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Fr. Herman Fields was born in Indiana, USA, but spent most of his adult life in Sweden with his wife, Khouria Anna, and their two children. He earned his M. Div at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary between 2016-2019 and currently serves at St Vincent’s Orthodox Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Fr Richard Renee discuss his journey from Anglicanism, to non-belief, to Evangelicalism, to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Born in Seychelles and growing up in East and Southern Africa, Fr. Richard René is a convert to Orthodoxy and a priest of the Orthodox Church in America. He lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia, with his wife Jaime. He has three children. He has worked as a Chaplain in the federal correctional system and is currently overseeing Chaplaincy services in the Pacific region for Correctional Service Canada. He directs St. Silas Orthodox Prison Ministry Society (orthodoxprisonministry.ca), and is currently working on his doctoral dissertation at Regis-St. Michael's College, Toronto School of Theology. He is the author of three Young Adult fantasy novels, available on Amazon under the pseudonym 'Richard Garcia Morgan.' Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood offers a symbolic interpretation of the climax of the “Heathers” movie, focusing on the parallels between Veronica's defeat of JD and Christ's conquest of death and Satan. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Darren Petker discuss his upbringing in the Mennonite church, his job as a Mennonite pastor, and his conversion to Orthodoxy. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Darren Petker worked as a pastor in the Mennonite church for 15 years before becoming a general contractor. He is married with four kids and enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his family. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Fr Timoleon Prattas discuss his upbringing in the Greek Orthodox Church in Canada. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Fr. Timoleon Prattas was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He has a Bachelor’s in Theology from the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy and a Masters in Divinity from Tyndale Seminary. He was hired as the first full-time National Youth Director of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto. He also served as a Teaching Assistant for Byzantine Music at the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy, and a member of the Metropolis Council, National Youth Board and Department of Religious Education. Fr. Tim is married to Presbytera Sophia and they have two children. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Katrina Estok discuss her upbringing in a nominally Catholic home, the influence of New Age ideas, her engagement with different Protestant denominations, and her eventual conversion to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Katrina Estok resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and tutors students in Piano and English. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Bronwyn Schuman discuss her upbringing in the Open Brethren Church, transfer to the Evangelical Baptist Church, and conversion to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Canadian pianist Bronwyn Schuman is a music teacher, performer, writer, and presenter in Montréal, Canada. She is a doctoral candidate in music at McGill University, where her research is in play-based and collaborative learning approaches within music education, and she graduated with her Master of Music from The Juilliard School in 2020. Bronwyn is the choir director at Saint George Orthodox Church of Montréal, where she directs the St. George English Choir and the St. George English Children's Choir. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Emmanuel Constantinidis discuss his journey from Evangelical Christianity to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Emmanuel Constantinidis is a software engineer who runs a live streaming company called Entropy. He grew up in Calgary and currently lives in Tbilisi, Georgia. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).

Max Harwood and Fr Symeon Price discuss his journey from Nominal Christianity, to non-belief, to Evangelical Christianity, to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Father Symeon and his family were received into Orthodoxy by baptism in 2012 at St. Herman's, having formerly pastored an Evangelical congregation in Abbotsford. He recently received his Master's degree from the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College, Toronto. He was ordained to the diaconate in 2018 and lives in Abbotsford with his wife Christa and their four children.  He was ordained to the holy priesthood on March 27, 2022 and remains attached to St. Herman's. Max Harwood attends Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, Canada. He has an Undergrad in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College) and a Masters in Theology (Orthodox School of Theology, University of Toronto).