Father Sebastian - Orthodoxy in the Trenches

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Father Sebastian - Orthodoxy in the Trenches

I have waited to post anything, because I wanted to take some time to pray for the man, his family and our country, collect my thoughts, and gauge others' reactions, before offering my own perspective.

For those who don't know (which is probably most everyone here) I actually had a personal connection to Charlie Kirk in that my own security company (and I personally worked the detail as well) augmented his security team for one of his rallies with RFK in Scottsdale last year (the picture posted here was taken at that event). I’ve also known some of the guys that have worked directly on his security detail in the past, and they have always spoken very highly of the man. And trust me, as a bodyguard, you get to really know the people you protect.

Many have already well discussed this significance of this tragic event and have tried to make sense of it. What I would like to do this evening in my livestream is explore what it means for all of us moving forward, because if any good has already come out of this, it is that many eyes have been opened to forces and movements they may have been in the dark about until now.

I debated whether or not I should even say anything at all, but I haven't seen anyone else yet say what I think needs to be said, so I am going to do it. Lest anyone think I am trying to profit off of this tragedy, please understand that my channel isn't even monetized yet. I don't make any money off of anything I post.

I hope to see you here tonight at 6:00PM AZ time.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 44

Father Sebastian - Orthodoxy in the Trenches

Am planning another livestream for Friday, Sept 5th. Please suggest some topics for discussion. May the Lord bless!

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

Father Sebastian - Orthodoxy in the Trenches

If the thunderstorm that just blew in doesn't knock out my internet, this will be starting in an hour. Hope you can make it!

youtube.com/live/ehy3FRTY2Vk

1 month ago | [YT] | 10

Father Sebastian - Orthodoxy in the Trenches

May the Lord bless! I would just like to extend my gratitude to all who voted in the recent pole regarding potential interest in me doing a weekly Friday night livestream. I think 42 votes in 3 days is quite respectable for a channel that is as new and developing as this one still is (we only started posting content a little over 4 months ago).

Also, the fact that 90% of you answered in the affirmative, means that I am now on the hook for doing this. Glory to God for all things!

Therefore, God willing, we will tentatively do our first one of these this Friday (8-22) at 6:00 PM Arizona (MST) time on the viewer suggested topic of: "Proper Catechesis and Good Foundations for Joining the Orthodox Faith" which will address problems with modern catechesis, convert zeal, superficiality, etc.

Please tell anyone you know who you think might be interested about it, and share this around if you can.

Hope to see you here Friday at 6:00!

1 month ago | [YT] | 31

Father Sebastian - Orthodoxy in the Trenches

Would there be any interest in me doing a weekly Friday Night livestream with you where we just get together here and talk about whatever?

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

Father Sebastian - Orthodoxy in the Trenches

May the Lord bless!

Sorry that I've haven't posted anything in a while or responded to comments until today. I started a new job recently (most ROCOR priests have to do secular work in addition to their ministry to support their families) and the setup for it has been quite time and energy consuming. Most of the extra prep work is done now so I should be able to start posting on a regular basis again.

Looking forward to interacting with you again!

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