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Is There a “Right Type” of Orthodox? | Ask Father Josiah

Patristic Nectar

Patristic Nectar

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January 30, 2026
In this 4th Q&A, Father Josiah responds to real questions about Orthodox Christianity, including fighting lustful thoughts, trusting God after loss, miscarriage and grief, choosing an Orthodox parish, conversion, monastic life, prayer dryness, salvation, and understanding the Divine Liturgy. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Orthodox–Catholic Marriage? 02:28 Celibate Marriage 05:33 Leaving Evangelicalism 08:41 “Right” Orthodox Church? 11:05 Fighting Lust 12:44 Monastic Calling 16:31 Fashion in Orthodoxy 18:32 Salvation of Non-Christians 22:39 Living with the Past 26:15 Feeling Abandoned by God 30:33 Spiritual Warfare 32:24 Trusting God After Loss 37:04 The Jesus Prayer 38:07 Family Reactions to Conversion 39:57 Understanding the Divine Liturgy 41:56 Closing Blessing Download the *Patristic Nectar App* everywhere! Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #askFJ #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar

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