134. Everything You're Afraid to Ask Your Orthodox Priest | Traditions, Marijuana, Prayers for the Dead with Fr. Philip

Have questions about Orthodox Christianity but don't yet have an Orthodox Priest you can ask?

In this episode, I speak with Fr. Philip at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in Lake Worth, Florida, to answer some of the biggest, and most misunderstood, questions people have about the Orthodox faith.

We cover everything from what to expect when visiting an Orthodox church for the first time, why Orthodox Christians pray for the departed, Confession, Holy Water, the Church calendar, to deeper conversations about Native American spiritual traditions, psychedelics, marijuana, and Fr. Philip's own journey to Orthodoxy.

Whether you're Orthodox, Protestant, Catholic, exploring Christianity, or simply curious about the ancient Church, I hope this conversation gives you clarity and encourages you to take one step closer to Christ.

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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00-1:48 Intro

1:48-2:52 St Herman of Alaska History

2:52-4:16 How to Greet an Orthodox Priest

4:16-9:30 What to Wear to an Orthodox Church

9:30-10:57 Entering the Church

10:57-12:39 North American Saints

12:39-15:40 The 12 Feasts

15:40-20:51 Julian vs Gregorian Calendar

20:51-22:29 The 12 Feasts Cont'd

22:29-26:42 Traditions We Are (and Aren't) Cancelling

26:42-28:12 Protestants Remaking the Wheel

28:12-30:21 The Welcome Table

30:21-36:10 Why Do We Pray for the Departed?

36:10-37:12 Places for Prayer

37:12-42:30 Holy Confession

42:30-45:21 Holy Water & Overcoming Demons

45:21-54:54 Native American Spiritual Traditions

54:54-1:03:49 Psychedelics

1:03:49-1:08:00 Marijuana vs the Eucharist

1:08:00-1:20:30 Fr. Philip's Journey to Orthodoxy

1:20:30-1:22:33 The Iconostasis

1:22:33-1:23:57 Coffee Hour

1:23:57-1:24:14 Closing