
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

Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 47min
G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. I)
Nic and Andy discuss G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. Doug Wilson on C.S. Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAJcTNCx88I Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Nov 22, 2023 • 4h 11min
#87 // Should Christians Support Israel? | Is Preston Sprinkle A Heretic?
I (Andy) debated for a couple of weeks on if I should release this episode. For some, it may make you angry (keep it to yourself) and for others, who are insane, it may be enjoyable. If you find yourself getting frustrated - please, pause the podcast and take a break. If you want to know the final results of the episode and not listen to it, here you go: I think Preston is a heretic. Nic does not. Enjoy the pod. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 26min
#86 // When Should I Leave My Church? (ft. Vince Pierri)
Vince and Andy talk about when someone should leave their church. They also discuss the dangers of church hopping. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 26min
Testimony: Chris Dolson
In this episode, Andy interviews a pastor from Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI, Chris Dolson. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 11min
Five Lies of Our Anti - Christian Age: Interview with Rosaria Butterfield
In this episode, Andy and Rosaria Butterfield discuss her new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. They talk about transgenderism, homosexual orientation, and para church organizations. Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Oct 11, 2023 • 55min
Street Smarts: Interview with Gregory Koukl
In this interview, Andy talks with Gregory Koukl about his new book, Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges. Gregory Koukl is an author and founder of Stand to Reason, an organization that trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity and classical Christian values in the public square. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 18min
#85 // What Is Greed? (ft. Craig Blomberg)
In this episode, Andy interviews Craig Blomberg, a New Testament scholar from Denver Theological Seminary and author of over 30 books including ‘Can We Still Believe The Bible?: An Evangelical Engagement with Contemporary Questions’ and ‘Jesus and the Gospels'. They discuss greed, money, and idolatry. They also talk about sexual orientation, the NFL, and the Denver Nuggets. This was a wide-ranging conversation! Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Sep 23, 2023 • 1h 30min
#84 // Should I Become A Pastor? (ft. Vince Pierri)
Andy interviews the Senior Pastor at The Bridge Church in Kentucky, Vince Pierre. They talk about what it means to be called into ministry and the responsibilities of a Pastor. Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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Sep 6, 2023 • 1min
The Discussion with Andy Schmitt
Having truthful, honest, and open discussions has become a lost art in America. In this podcast Andy Schmitt will sitting down with different guests to do just that - have open, honest, and truthful discussions! The Discussion with Andy Schmitt
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Sep 1, 2023 • 2h 54min
C.S. Lewis: The Pilgrim's Regress (Plus Bonus Content At The End)
Nic and Andy break down the plot, purpose, and characters in C.S. Lewis’s first book, The Pilgrims Regress. At the end they discuss the first Republican general debate, foreign policy, and upcoming interviews. I Had A Helicopter Mom, I Found Porn Anyway - The Free Press article Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
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