The Orthodox Christian Podcast

Max Harwood and Dr Paul Ladouceur discuss his journey from Roman Catholicism, to New Age, to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Dr Paul Ladouceur teaches at the Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College (University of Toronto) and at the Montreal Institute of Orthodox Theology (affiliated with Université Laval). His most recent books are Modern Orthodox Theology (T&T Clark 2019), and, with Brandon Gallaher as co-editor, The Patristic Witness of Georges Florovsky: Essential Theological Writings (T&T Clark 2019). He has also written Living Orthodoxy, an introduction to the Orthodox Christian tradition. His major current research interests are modern Orthodox theology and spirituality, Sergius Bulgakov, the theology of religious diversity, and the theology of human rights. 1.) Ladouceur’s Conversion Story: https://www.pagesorthodoxes.net/pourquoi-je-suis-chr%C3%A9tien-orthodoxe  2.) An Introductory Book on Orthodox Christianity by Ladouceur: https://www.pagesorthodoxes.net/living-orthodoxy 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 Kh Bonnie Gillis discuss her conversion to Orthodox Christianity and love of iconography.  Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Khouria Bonnie Gillis is a master iconographer in the Antiochian Orthodox Church. She teaches iconography and has written the icons for 13 churches in North America. She is married to Fr Michael Gillis and resides in Langley, BC, Canada. (“Khouria” is an honorific title for a priest’s wife.)  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 Gregory Gascoigne discuss what it was like for him to grow up in the Orthodox Church in England and North America. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Gregory Gascoigne is a reader in the Orthodox Church. He and his family attend Holy Nativity Orthodox Church in Langley, BC, 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 Dr Daniel Opperwall discuss his journey from nominal Christianity, to agnosticism, to the Reformed Church, to Orthodox Christianity.  Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Dr Daniel G Opperwall is an Orthodox Christian writer, creator, and academic based in Hamilton, Ontario. His work runs the gamut from academic essays, to spiritual non-fiction, to children's and young adult fiction and poetry. Along with Greg Wiebe, he is also the creator of the Men Among Demons podcast. Daniel teaches Orthodox theology and Church history in the Faculty of Divinity at Trinity College, University of Toronto. He and his wife and three children are founding member of St Maria of Paris Orthodox Mission in Hamilton. 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 Steven Bishop discuss his journey from the Evangelical Free Church, to Anglicanism, to Orthodoxy.  Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Steven Bishop is a student of iconography and works in the coffee industry. He and his wife live in Regina, 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 James Hargrave discuss his spiritual journey to Orthodoxy that coincided with his physical journey from Kenya, to America, to Moscow and beyond. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Fr James Hargrave is a Liturgical Translation Specialist working with the Liturgical Translation Program of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), which provides tools, training, and consultation to overseas mother-language translators of liturgical texts. He serves as Interim Pastor of Saint Joseph the Damascene Antiochian Orthodox Church in Delta, BC, Canada. To learn more about Fr James' work, see below: 1.) bit.ly/OCMCHargraves 2.) https://lt.liml.org/ 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 Dn Jonathan Goossen discuss his upbringing in the Evangelical Church and eventual conversion to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Dn Jonathan Goossen teaches English literature at Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta. He and his wife Matushka Cindy have four children whom they are using to help develop their new acreage. The whole family worships at Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church of America). 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 Justin Hewlett discuss his eight-year journey from the Plymouth Brethren Church to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Fr. Justin is the founder and rector of St. John of Shanghai Orthodox Church, the only fully English-language Orthodox Church in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is happily married to the woman who accompanied him on the final leg of his long journey to Orthodoxy, is the father of four children, works as a technology teacher at an independent Christian school, lives on a little farm in a forest, and loves reading fantasy and science fiction (and very occasionally writing about it on christianfantasy.com). To learn more about Fr. Justin’s conversion, some of his primary source documents are posted here: https://ehewlett.net/oldsite/christianity.htm 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 Robyn Hawthorne discuss her journey from the Alliance Church, to the Mennonite Church, to the Charismatic Movement, to Orthodox Christianity. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Shamassy Robyn Hawthorne is the wife of Deacon Christopher Hawthorne and the mother of two children and works as an executive assistant in the Fraser Valley. ("Shamassy" is the Arabic title for a deacon's wife in the Orthodox church.) 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 Yuri Hladio discuss Fr Yuri's upbringing in the Orthodox Church and the unique benefits of being an Orthodox Christian today. Have a question about Orthodox Christianity? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/RNvnj8G4ALctqWhb6 Fr. Yuri Hladio is a priest who, along with his wife Nikyla, serves the budding community at St. Maria of Paris Orthodox Mission in Hamilton, Ontario. Fr Yuri is an improviser, musician, and podcaster with a heart for hearing and telling stories. 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).