Brother Nathanael is an Orthodox Christian monk in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR). This will be a follow-up interview with "Brother" - to see the first interview please watch my video titled "Brother Nathanael...Street Evangelist!" (https://youtu.be/chW9t7fPPIY?si=oUjrpKqK6GDXdIKW)

Who is Brother Nathanael? Where does he come from? Why does he wear black clothes with a Kamilavka - that tall circular hat on his head? In the first interview we discussed Brother Nathanael's Jewish upbringing, and the interview brought us all the way up to the moment when he read the New Testament for the first time. In this interview we will complete the story, finding out what happened after he read the New Testament. We will find out what happened in the intervening years between then and now, when he finds himself as tonsured monk in ROCOR.

We will also be discussing what happened to Brother's YouTube channel "Bible with Brother," which mysteriously disappeared several months ago. We will find out what he has been doing since the loss of his YouTube channel and where his videos are available to be seen now.

Finally we will discuss what Brother sees as the crisis that is happening in the Orthodox Church, and what the solution is to this crisis.

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Brother Nathanael Show on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/BrotherNathanael
Website: https://www.biblewithbrother.com/
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Today we welcome to the channel best-selling author Michael Witcoff, who has just recently published his third book titled "Fascism Viewed From the Cross." With this book Michael is firmly establishing himself as an author, following the publication of his first book "On the Masons and Their Lies" and his second book "Theopoetica." His latest work is a side by side comparison of the Orthodox approach to political life and three nationalist movements from the 20th century. This book is especially timely because the political environment of today has many similarities to the environments that led the creation of nationalist movements in the past. Thus by studying these historical movements we can better understand our situation today and how we ought to approach them as Orthodox Christians.

On Sunday, June 25th, 2023, I conducted this interview with "The Unknown Iconographer." The subject would only agree to be interviewed on the condition of anonymity, in keeping with the ancient iconographic tradition. The iconographer tells of his journey as an Okie who became a Christian and moved to Russia in the mid-1990's soon after the fall of the Soviet Union. He came to Russia to perform works of charity, such as feeding the hungry, but eventually was exposed to Orthodox Christianity and began to study iconography. He studied under two Master iconographers: Maxim Chrnychov in Moscow and Sergei Vershinin in Siberia. After being told that he had "the grace of a housepainter with the brush" and going through a year of obedience, he was finally allowed to pick up a brush and begin painting. He learned how to stop "copying" icons and rather began "composing" them. He was told to follow the path of the "silent liturgy" and the "music of color." He has now repatriated to the United States and continues to paint icons.

One of my previous videos was deleted by YouTube. In that video, there was a discussion on the Red Pill. What is the Red Pill? Originating from a scene in the movie The Matrix, in the early 2000's the term began to be used to refer to the truth about women and relationships. Later the term took on a broader significance and now is used in pop culture to refer to truths about everything from politics to women and beyond. Because the video in which I spoke about the Red Pill was deleted, in todays stream I will reiterate some of things I said in that video. More than that, I will go into a discussion about one of the godfathers of the Red Pill, Roosh V. I had the fortune of meeting Roosh while he was on his Babylon Road tour of the United States. He was driving around the country and giving speeches in major cities. This was in 2019, before he had converted to Orthodoxy. I will tell about that chance encounter, and what my impression of him was at the time. Further, I will go on to give you a tour of the Roosh V Forum, a website that Roosh hosts. I wish to make people familiar with this website so that they can refer back to it, because I believe it is a valuable resource. Navigate to the website here: https://www.rooshvforum.com/

Brother Nathanael is a monastic with the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Of Russia (ROCOR) where he is blessed by his Bishop, Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco, to pursue his public ministry.

Brother Nathanael speaks and writes as a former Jew--now an Orthodox Christian--and not in any official capacity with ROCOR. He resides in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

After eight years of monastic communal life (1996-2005), Brother Nathanael has been engaged in a public mission through his Street Evangelism and as an Internet publicist in order to bring a Christian consciousness and influence into every sphere of American life.

In my first interview with Elijah entitled "Moving to Russia," we talked about the process he went through to make to move to Moscow. We mostly spoke about the practical steps one has to go through and what to expect if one wanted to move to Russia, such as obtaining a visa, etc. Viewers felt an instant liking for Elijah's and there were several requests to bring him back on the channel, which requests I decided to oblige. In this episode we are going to catch up with all that has been happening with Elijah, what his daily life is like in Moscow, and how it is different from the US. Also, Elijah has an announcement for everybody so tune in to find out what exciting thing has happened to him.

Michael Sisco is a fairly well known figure in the Orthosphere. He is best known for being active in the realm of politics. He was the campaign manager for Lauren Witzke's Senate race in 2020 and himself ran for Congress in West Viriginia in 2022. He was also the organizer of the Trad Forum which brought together such high profile speakers as E. Michael Jones and Roosh V for discussion on the topic of traditional Christian values. He has a YouTube channel (@TheMichaelSiscoShow) which has been inactive for some time, although in the future he may begin producing content once more. Finally, he is also a pro wrestler and he recently made an appearance in a wrestling match at the event called Ralphamania (we will take a look at what happened there during our interview). In this interview we will be catching up with Michael to see what he has been up to and to find out what he thinks about events happening in the political sphere. We will also have a focused discussion on the topic of falling birthrates around the world and how this presents a unique opportunity for the Orthodox Church which has for many centuries nurtured and blessed the creation of large families as a way to expand the Church and by extension the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSiscoTX?s=20
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I am excited to bring to my audience the guest for this episode. I first heard of Fr. John A. Peck when he was a guest on the @Counterflow podcast and I was impressed with Fr. John's presentation style. I then found out that he has his own show on Rumble called Ecclesioclasm (https://rumble.com/user/frjohnpeck) which I also highly recommend. Ecclesioclasm is a weekly show in which Fr. John breaks down news stories from the week and interviews knowledgeable guests on various subjects. You should subscribe to his channel because he is bringing cutting edge information and not enough people are aware of his work.

Fr. John is a priest of the Russian Church Abroad in Arizona at All Saints of North America Orthodox Church. He is also involved in establishing several mission parishes in his area. In addition, he is involved in disseminating the Orthodox faith online through numerous websites which he has created, including an online catechism course. The guiding principal of his parish is to be "super conservative in preserving the Orthodox Christian faith, and super modern in propagating it." In today's conversation we will be discussing the unique situation of those people who live in an area where there is no Orthodox church within driving distance. What are such people to do if they decide that they want to become Orthodox but have no way of receiving guidance from a priest? For such people one option would be to use the online catechism lessons that Fr. John offers. We will also talk about furthering one's education after one has become Orthodox, as well as how Fr. John helps young men who are discerning whether to pursue a seminary education for the purpose of serving in the ranks of the clergy. There will be an opportunity for live Q & A during the stream.

Fr. John's websites:
Blog: https://frjohnpeck.com/
Parish: https://arizonaorthodox.com/
Education: https://orthodoxacademy.org/
Mission: https://journeytoorthodoxy.com/
Homiletics: https://preachersinstitute.com/
Vocations: https://goodguyswearblack.org/

Today we have an interview with Orthodox Boomer Grandma (OBG), here to talk about the Union of All Orthodox Christian Healing Arts Center, otherwise known as "the Place." In this place is located the San Jose Candle Co., as well as an icon mounting studio known as the Union of All Icons. OBG followed a long and meandering route to the Orthodox faith. She was born Catholic but after the changes to the Catholic church following Vatican 2 she began following the religion of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll." Later she joined a Hindu cult, and then spent time in various protestant denominations before returning to the Catholic Church. Fed up with the leadership of the Catholic Church under Pope Francis she was exposed to Orthodoxy online and finally found her way back into the True Faith. OBG also has her own YouTube channel, and the links for all of these as well as her social media can be found below. In the interview we talk about how OBG found the Church as well as how "the Place" came to be. For those who wish to find out more inquiries can be made at [email protected]. Visitors are welcome!

Iconography website: https://unionofallicons.com/blogs/news/featuring-the-iconography-of-rolland-luke-dingman
Michaela's Story: https://unionofallicons.com/blogs/news/michaelas-story
Candle company: http://www.sanjosecandle.com/
OBG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.campbell.180
OBG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@orthodoxboomergrandma3561

Recently there was an article published on the internet stating that Fr. Seraphim Rose has been canonized in a diocese in the country of Georgia. The article references a video which was published on the YouTube channel Punks and Monks in which Metropolitan Nikoloz of the Georgian Orthodox Church makes the statement that Fr. Seraphim had been canonized in his diocese. As this news was being spread on social media, another post was made which claimed that this news was false, which left many people feeling disappointed and confused. In this video we will be breaking down this story and referencing the source material which form the basis of these claims which are being made. We will also talk about the general process which is usually followed when the Church decides to glorify a Saint.

The veneration of a Saint usually begins with popular veneration by the faithful. People who knew the person who is being considered for sainthood will testify to the sanctity of that person's life. There are various criteria which are usually used to verify a persons sanctity, among which are miracles which were performed through the Saint both before and after their death, as well as the general impact that a person's life and work had on the Church. Fr. Seraphim Rose's sanctity has been attested to by both miracles (some of which we will be discussing) and also through the broad impact of his writings. His books and articles have been read and published widely throughout the Orthodox world and have helped many people come to the faith.

After a person has begun to be venerated and prayed to by the faithful, the "Glorification" of the Saint must be given a stamp of approval from the hierarchs of the Church. This will usually involve a formal process with the participation of as many hierarch of the Church as possible, since it is a big deal to canonize a Saint. There will be a service held in which the Saint is prayed to and Magnified publicly in the Church, after which a service will be performed to the Saint. What is a bit odd about the claim that Fr. Seraphim has been canonized is that this process doesn't appear to have been followed, or if it was it was done quietly without any fanfare. Why was this? Tune in to find out.

There is much discussion these days about the option of moving to Russia. Many people on our side of the political divide see Russia as a viable option to escape the degeneracy that is afflicting American cities. But how many people actually do this? For most people moving to Russia is just a subject of conversation, but what this world needs is men of action. Elijah Payne is just such a man of action. At the age of 20, Elijah already knew what he wanted to do in life. He wanted to escape America and move to Russia, and he has done just that. There he has found a job, an apartment, and a parish, and he is on his way to making Russia his permanent home. In this episode we will be getting to know Elijah. We will learn what motivated him to move to Russia, and what were the practical steps that he had to take to make his dream a reality. Is moving to Russia something you might want to consider as well?

For my first interview on this channel we are bringing on Alexander Selassie Vajda to talk about his recent pilgrimage to Mount Athos! The monastic Republic of Mount Athos is self governing body within the country of Greece. It is located on a peninsula in Aegean Sea and is home to 20 monasteries and countless smaller monastic cells. In the spiritual sense, Mt. Athos is the center of the world. In todays show we will discuss what steps would be necessary for a person who wishes visit the area (only men allowed - sorry ladies). Alexander will also share his experiences and any wisdom which he may have gained on his journey.

In this episode I will be interviewing Abbot Tryphon on the subject of the importance of male friendships. We will also be discussing the Salish Brotherhood of St. John the Wonderworker. Abbot Tryphon is the founder of All-Merciful Saviour Monastery and author of the well-known blog The Morning Offering. One of the themes that he often talks about is the importance of male friendships. Human society was historically communal in nature. In today's society mankind has become atomized resulting in an epidemic of loneliness. As part of an effort to combat this trend Abbot Tryphon created the Salish Brotherhood of St. John the Wonderworker, a lay brotherhood comprised of young men who hold retreats at All-Merciful Saviour Monastery on a bi-annual basis. The Brotherhood is meant to create a supportive environment for its members to grow in the Faith, and is a place where its members can form friendships that are meant to last for a lifetime. In our interview we will talk about the origin of the Salish Brotherhood and its activities, as well as the subject of male friendships in general.

In this episode we will be talking with David Treebeard, founder of Steadfast Provisions. Steadfast Provisions is a company that makes and sells Pemmican, a survival food made principally of dried meat mixed with animal fat. We will be having a conversation about David's journey in life, how Steadfast Provisions started, seed oils vs healthy fat, the keto diet, and more. We will also be giving his products a taste test on the air. Visit Steadfast Profivions here: https://steadfastprovisions.com/