In our individualistic culture, we are trained to treat faith as a personal pursuit. In this episode of Direct and Unapologetic, Fr. Samuel Davis argues that this is precisely what makes genuine Orthodox formation so difficult for many Americans.
His message to every person going through the conversion process is the same: you are not saved alone. You need the people around you, and they need you.
Fr. Samuel also tells every new inquirer to be careful with Orthodox social media. Real formation happens in community, and through ordinary, unplanned moments that have the potential to draw us closer to God—if we choose well.
Fr. Samuel Davis serves as assistant priest at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in New York City and hosts The Black American Orthodox Experience on OCN.
About The Show
Direct & Unapologetic is a series of candid conversations about topics that matter to Orthodox Christians and seekers. We’re talking about Addiction, Grief, Relationships, Family Conflict, Mental Health as well Spiritual Discipline, Engaging with Contemporary Culture, Conversion, Prayer, Passing on the Faith and a deeper understanding of our Scripture.
This program is being made possible through a generous donation from the George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation.
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