
Orthodoxy
A podcast where Andy Schmitt talks with theologians, authors, and reporters about Orthodox Christian belief and its connection to godly living in every aspect of ones life.
Latest episodes

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 34min
#95 // How Did The Church Start? (ft. Clifton Ward)
In this episode, Andy talks with the Associate Professor of Church History and Theology at Covenant College about the early church, the apostles creed, how the books of the Bible were chosen, and the Great Schism.Clifton Ward is a Professor and has authored many academic books on church history, the church Fathers, and Christian intellectualism.This podcast focuses on the early church Apostles and their relationship to the early church Fathers - how did the Apostles pass their authority on to their disciples? Andy and Clifton also discuss how the 66 canonical books of the Bible came to be. They also talk about the Great Schism that split the church in 1054 A.D.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 48min
#94 // Why Do Protestants Convert? (ft. Brad Littlejohn)
Brad Littlejohn, founder of the Davenant Institute, discusses the reasons why young Protestants are converting to Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. They explore the desire for doctrinal clarity and certainty, the allure of history and liberal arts, and the balance between rationality and mystery in faith.

Feb 5, 2024 • 2h 18min
#93 // What Is Orthodoxy?
In this episode, Nic and Andy discuss Chapter 6 of G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. They also discuss church structure, infallibility, doctrine, and Christian Orthodoxy.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 32min
#92 // What Does Jesus Teach Us Through His Miracles? (ft. Vern S. Poythress)
In this episode, Andy interviews author, scholar, and theologian, Vern S. Poythress. They discuss Vern’s book, The Miracles of Jesus: How the Savior's Mighty Acts Serve as Signs of Redemption.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 48min
#91 // Is Theistic Evolution Biblical? (ft. Ken Ham)
In this episode, Andy talks with the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, The Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, Ken Ham. They talk about about Biblical Authority and the validity of the Biblical text as it relates to our origin account in Genesis.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 2h 14min
#90 // Has Israel Gone Too Far? (And Other Questions Related To The War In Israel)
Nic and Andy continue their conversation from last episode, answering questions sent in by a listener.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 13min
Bonus: Nic And Andy Answer 1/4 Of A Listeners Question
We will answer the rest once Nic is back from his multi-million dollar vacation paid for by his million dollar church salary.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
#89 // How Can Christians Be Intimate With Christ? (ft. Tom Flaherty)
In this episode, Andy and Tom discuss intimacy with Christ.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 43min
G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. II)
In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss chapter five of Chesterton's book; Orthodoxy.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 32min
#88 // Can You Fall Away From Salvation? (ft. Jared Compton)
In this episode, Andy talks with Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem Seminary, Jared Compton, about Hebrews 6, falling away from salvation, and much more. Jared’s Desiring God article on Hebrews 6Verses on assurance of salvation
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