Lord of Spirits - Convert Surge: The Wise Welcome [Ep. 143]

Fr. Andrew presents on the current Orthodox convert surge. How do we understand and address it? Live Q&A with Fr. Andrew and Fr. Stephen follows. Recorded at the 2026 Parish Life Conference of the Antiochian Diocese of Miami and the Southeast, June 10–13 in Springdale, AR. 0:00 - Intro 4:10 - Welcoming the Convert Surge 33:31 - Ad break 34:38 - Not enough women converts? 47:41 - Less converts in more ethnic parishes? 1:01:57 - Lessons from the Epistle to the Romans on integrating converts? 1:09:31 - Hell in icons of the Last Judgement? 1:20:16 - Discerning online Orthodox content? 1:26:09 - What does "breathe and spit upon him" mean? 1:29:45 - How to care for your parish? 1:37:54 - Outro Download the Ancient Faith App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ancient-faith-radio-app/id542980935 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ancientfaithministries.ancientfaithradio.prod&pli=1 Follow Ancient Faith on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ancientfaithministries/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ancientfaithministries Find Books and Other Resources from Ancient Faith: https://store.ancientfaith.com/ Support Ancient Faith Ministries: https://afm.kindful.com/?campaign=1230156 About us: Ancient Faith Ministries exists to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through accessible and excellently-crafted publications and creative media that educate, edify, and evangelize, leading to a living experience of God through His Holy Orthodox Church. Ancient Faith Ministries operates with the blessing of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Music Used: Yonder Hill And Dale – Aaron Kenny Artist link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVAggfwI4hnkA2WO6-xC06Q Music promoted by Happy Soul Music Library https://happysoulmusic.com Lord of Spirits - Convert Surge: The Wise Welcome [Ep. 143] #orthodoxchurch #easternorthodox #orthodoxy #ancientfaith