Jay'sAnalysis Meet The Blessed w⧸ Jay Dyer, Buck Johnson, & Jim Jatras
Oct 28, 2025
Jay Dyer, an author and cultural commentator, joins Buck Johnson, a political analyst and podcaster, and Jim Jatras, a seasoned political commentator and author. They delve into the importance of authentic Christianity vs. superficial trends, the intertwined nature of geopolitics and religion, and the growing Orthodox community amidst societal crises. The trio tackles the complexities of ecumenism, the rise of psychedelics in spirituality, and the risks of politicizing faith, all while urging a focus on spiritual priorities over political ones.
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Beware Surface-Level Christian Fads
- Buck warns against a shallow "hot-topic Christianity" bandwagon that treats church like a bumper-sticker identity.
- He urges sincere seekers to keep digging beyond surface-level conversions and influencers.
Religion And Geopolitics Are Entwined
- Jim connects current religious shifts to geopolitics and institutional power plays in Christianity.
- He warns the present influx to Orthodoxy is tied to broader global crises and political realignments.
Discord Spurred Real Conversions
- Jay recounts the 2016–2020 waves of converts from online communities and Discord that matured into families and clergy.
- He notes many early converts became deacons, priests, and seminary graduates.
