Episodes

  • Why I Became An Orthodox Christian
    May 14 2024

    Why did a Baptist such as myself become an Orthodox Christian? In this episode, I walk you through my conversion process. In it, I go step-by-step, addressing each doctrine of Protestantism that I came to reject and why, as well as the issues I had that prevented me from becoming Catholic, finally to the point of accepting Orthodoxy as the fullness of the faith. If you have any questions, feel free to email them to me. Thanks for listening and God bless!

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • A Reunion For Existential Conversations
    Jan 15 2024

    What has happened with the boys since the show has ended? Bailey and Michael sit down to discuss what they’ve been up to all this time, the lessons they’ve learned, and break down some of the spiritual developments that have occurred in their lives. Enjoy this bonus reunion episode!

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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • What We Have Learned // Where We Are Going
    Apr 11 2022

    The time has come at last to bring this podcast to a close. Join us as we reflect on the past year and a half. What did we learn? What has changed in our lives? And what is next for the boys? Find out in our final episode! Thank you for listening to Facing The Gates.

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Q&A With The Boys!!
    Apr 4 2022

    You asked, we answer! Join us in a very special Q&A episode of Facing The Gates. Why aren’t Michael and David Christian yet? Does Bailey think ghost hunting is a sin? And why is there a fad for spirituality - minus the actual religion part? Great questions! We talk about these and more in this episode. For a long time. But it’s great, we promise!

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    Email: facingthegatespod@gmail.com

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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • Culture, Ideology & Symbolism | Forward From National Division
    Mar 28 2022

    Today, we are more divided than ever on a national level. But why is that? What are the roots of our division? And how do we move forward? Is it even possible? Join us as we wrap up our political ramifications series, discussing these questions and more.

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    Email: facingthegatespod@gmail.com

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    2 hrs
  • Addressing the Racial Divide | A Discussion on CRT
    Mar 21 2022

    Critical Race Theory is a highly divisive topic. But what exactly is it? What are its tenants, and what does this theory propose as a solution? In this episode, we break down what exactly CRT stands for, analyze some of its political implications, and debate its strengths and shortcomings.

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    SOURCES:

    Critical Race Theory: An Introduction | Richard Delgado & Jean Stefancic

    Ep. 1280 - How To Defeat Critical Race Theory | The Ben Shapiro Show

    S4E17: The Grace High School Controversy: Teaching and the Voice of Conscience with Paul Rossi and Jordan Peterson | The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

    Ep. 71 - Yes, Critical Race Theory Is Being Taught And Yes It’s Horrible | Cooper Stuff Podcast

    Atlanta Elementary School Institutes Racial Segregation - The Matt Walsh Show | https://youtu.be/AKwW2lmT6hA

    The History of Redlining | https://nhc.org/the-history-of-redlining/

    Louisianna Redlining Law Review | https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6275&context=lalrev

    Who Banned Slavery When? | https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-slavery/chronology-who-banned-slavery-when-idUSL1561464920070322

    Average Income Around the World | https://www.worlddata.info/average-income.php

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    2 hrs and 22 mins
  • The Cultural Paradigm | Transgender Ideology
    Mar 14 2022

    Transgenderism has come front and center in our culture today and as a result, has spawned a legion of questions. What exactly is gender dysphoria? Why is there so much interest in the issue now? What are the philosophical and ideological claims being made? And what is the history of this phenomenon? All of this and much more in today’s episode!

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    SOURCES:

    Science, the Transgender Phenomenon, and the Young - Abigail Shrier | https://youtu.be/DWbxIFC0Q2o

    S4E11: Irreversible Damage? - Abigail Shrier | The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

    Puberty Blockers | https://www.stlouischildrens.org/conditions-treatments/transgender-center/puberty-blockers

    Wi Spa Story | https://youtu.be/BUCONAocWs4

    The Transgender Craze Seducing America: An Interview With Author Abigail Shrier | https://youtu.be/yQ2I_pzOvJU

    Loudoun County School Rape (½) | https://youtu.be/KMvCDs7fdeo

    Loudoun County School Rape (½) | https://youtu.be/0bDqsibgYXw

    Ep. 782: There Is A Conspiracy To Sexualize Your Children. Here's Where It All Started. - The Matt Walsh Show | https://youtu.be/tSNe1uJHWKY?t=60

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • The Pragmatic Questions | Gay Marriage, Pt. 2
    Mar 7 2022

    Continuing our discussion on the topic of gay marriage, what do science and statistics have to say about the issue? Are people born gay, or can they change? What exactly are Christians asking of gay people? All this and more in today’s episode.

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    SOURCES:

    Homosexuality: Speaking the Truth in Love - Mike Winger | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHsp1qWCFFN2JPKd5b6_LPED

    HIV in the United States - CDC | https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/statistics/overview/ataglance.html

    How Can Homosexuality Be Wrong If It Doesn’t Hurt Anyone? | https://youtu.be/F2nPRV8dmOk

    Philosophize This! | Episode #148 ... On Media pt. 1 - Manufacturing Consent

    Philosophize This! | Episode #149 ... On Media pt. 2 - Marshall McLuhan

    Obergefell v. Hodges | https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/14-556_3204.pdf

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    2 hrs and 4 mins