Cloud of Witnesses Radio

A man on a shaky ladder, a fall that leaves a bruise, and a life that suddenly tastes bitter—Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich gives us one of literature’s clearest X-rays of modern emptiness. We gather with friends to unpack why a story written in 1886 speaks uncomfortably well to status-chasing, curated lives, and the quiet neglect of the people closest to us. Along the way, we ask hard questio...

Christian community is the antidote to self-deception. • orthodoxy as structure that resists delusion • self-justification versus truth-telling in love • humility in fraternal correction without judgment • gratitude and compassion when others fall • response to “just me and Jesus” objections • unity, sacraments, and commandments as lifelines • returning after failure and rising “from glory to glor...

Stop Waiting to Be “Ready”—Build a Holy Marriage Now.  The Patristic Nectar Marriage Conference 2025 was not a moment too soon - see real reactions!   What if marriage isn’t just a contract, but a calling from God that shapes who we become? In this story-driven recap from a vibrant Christian marriage conference, we follow the journey from culture’s delay tactics—“wait until you’re perfect, richer,...

Learning to See as Christ Sees: Phronema, Sacrament, and the Healing of the Whole Person When friends tear open a roof to lower a paralytic, Jesus forgives because of their faith —and the room’s understanding of God, sin, and healing is turned inside out (Mark 2). What if the Christian life is, at its core, learning to see as Christ sees ? In this conversation, Deacon Anthony (St. Anthony the Grea...

“I’ve built my own faith from spare parts.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Our guest calls it “Frankenstein Christianity”—picking what feels good, discarding what doesn’t. After years of debates and burnout, he unplugged from church, Bible studies, and Christian content altogether… until one unexpected YouTube video on Orthodox church architecture broke through. For the first time, he...

Do Orthodox Christians “worship icons”? Is Orthodoxy “works-based”? If you’ve heard those claims and weren’t sure how to respond, this episode is your Bible-and-history reality check—clear, charitable, and straight to the point. What Protestants Often Miss About Orthodoxy A surprising witness: Martin Luther once described Greek Orthodox believers as “the most Christian people and the best follower...

“Never Orthodox.” Famous last words. “I will never become Orthodox.”  And he meant it. He was days away from getting Sola Scriptura tattooed on his kneecaps—ink as conviction—when his closest friend, James St. Simon, entered the Orthodox Church. The line he’d sworn by began to wobble. What changed him wasn’t a debate or a takedown. It was prayer.  Join Cloud of Witnesses discussion between Jeremy...

From Platform to Pilgrimage: Pastor Ben, Cleave to Antiquity , and a Journey to the Apostolic Faith Faith over fame. Conviction over career. What would you give up to follow truth where it leads? These questions sit at the center of Pastor Ben’s move from Protestant ministry into Eastern Orthodoxy —a decision he announced on his YouTube channel, Cleave to Antiquity . For years, Cleave to Antiquity...

When the Beat Stopped: The One Who Found His Faith Again Before the hospital gowns and machines, Kyle David kept time for a living—a professional drummer and percussionist whose life moved in rhythm. Then a hurricane evacuation from New Orleans spiraled into a fight with COVID pneumonia, and the beat of everyday life stopped. What followed was a grueling medical odyssey: three hospitals, 50 days i...

Finding Authentic Christian Worship: A Journey Through History, Tradition, and Faith The search for authentic Christian worship often begins with a simple but profound question: “Is this how the apostles worshipped?” In this special Cloud of Witnesses (https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnesses) mini-episode, our guest hosts, Ben and Ashley Langlois —Ben known online as Orthodox Luigi —invite us i...

When Evangelical Zeal Meets Ancient Christianity: A Conversation Between Friends What happens when two long-time friends—one a passionate evangelical content creator, the other a devout Eastern Orthodox Christian—sit down inside a church filled with ancient icons to talk about faith, history, and what it means to follow Jesus? In this compelling and heartfelt dialogue, David Latting and Ben Langlo...

What Happens When Believers Take Different Paths Toward Jesus? What happens when one follower of Christ finds deep joy and purpose in a vibrant Protestant church, while another discovers a sense of awe and sacred history in the ancient traditions of Orthodoxy? This honest and heartfelt conversation between David Latting , a well-known evangelical influencer, and Ben Langlois —better known online a...

What Does Femininity Look Like in the Orthodox Church? In a culture that often misunderstands tradition, Orthodox Christianity may seem, at first glance, like a “Christian fraternity” — rigid, exclusive, or overly male-centered. But as Ben and Ashley Langlois (popularly known as Orthodox Luigi and his wife) reveal in this heartfelt conversation, nothing could be further from the truth. Orthodoxy o...

Can a gender-swapped character point us toward deeper truths rather than distract from them? That’s the question Jeremy Jeremiah and James St. Simon explore in our latest conversation on Marvel’s Fantastic Four 2025 and its bold reimagining of the Silver Surfer as a woman. At first glance, many believers might brace for another heavy-handed cultural message—but what unfolds is something far more i...

In a cultural landscape where moral ambiguity and deconstructed families often dominate the screen, Fantastic Four surprises with a radiant affirmation of traditional family values and the sacredness of life. Beneath its retrofuturistic flair and cosmic spectacle lies a profoundly human—and dare we say, Christian—story about sacrificial love, the dignity of motherhood, and the redemptive power of...

Ever wondered why Orthodox churches are filled with icons while Catholic ones aren't? This fascinating conversation with David Latting and Ben Langlois (Orthodox Luigi) takes us deep into the heart of Orthodox Christianity and its distinctive practices.    The discussion uncovers how icons serve as "windows into heaven" for Orthodox believers—not just beautiful art, but portals into...

The recent American Eagle advertisements featuring Sydney Sweeney have sparked intense public reaction, but amidst the noise, a deeper conversation is being overlooked—one that speaks to the heart of Christian discipleship in our image-driven culture.  Join Jeremy Jeremiah and James St. Simon as we discuss this cultural issue head on. Rather than getting swept up in ideological debates or surface-...

When Masculinity Encounters the Machinery of Oppression: A Christian Reflection on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest What happens when the God-given strength of masculinity is distorted or suppressed by the world’s systems? In this illuminating conversation with literature professor James St. Simon, and Cloud of Witnesses host, Jeremy Jeremiah, we journey through the themes of One Flew Over the Cuck...

Superman marks a welcome shift from the cynicism of recent superhero films, replacing the wearisome “men are bad” narrative with something timeless and uplifting—a hero who reflects God-given masculine virtues without shame or irony. At its core, this film offers more than entertainment; it offers hope rooted in moral clarity. James Gunn’s direction stands out not only for its thrilling storytelli...

Two dedicated young women, both named Julia, share their transformative journeys serving at St. Innocence Orphanage and Casa Cuna San Felipe in Tijuana, Mexico (https://www.projectmexico.org/casa-cuna-infant-orphanage). Working within the Project Mexico organization, they provide loving Orthodox Christian homes to boys ages 5-18 and babies from just days old to age 4 – all coming from situations m...

Apologetics in the Orthodox Church has undergone a remarkable transformation. What was once "the world's best kept secret" now flourishes in digital spaces, revealing both opportunities and challenges for those communicating the ancient faith. • Proper catechesis is crucial to maintaining authentic Orthodoxy with an American flavor rather than evangelical American Orthodoxy  • Onlin...

Join Jeremy Jeremiah and Cloud of Witnesses Radio to welcome Professor Robert Fortuin to discuss the transformation of a humble midwife from a forgotten Alaskan village into America's newest recognized Orthodox saint!  This event represents a profound spiritual moment that defies all conventional expectations. Matushka Olga of Alaska emerges as both the first woman and first Yupik person glor...

What happens when the claims of a 200-year-old American religion collide with the 2,000-year history of Orthodox Christianity? Ben Langlois (Orthodox Luigi) (https://x.com/orthodoxluigi) joins Jeremy Jeremiah and Cloud of Witnesses Radio for a fascinating exploration of Mormon theology and its fundamental differences from historic Christian faith.  If you are an LDS believer, please watch this vid...

What happens when we're unable to see the divine image in those across the political divide? The recent Los Angeles riots in response to immigration enforcement actions have revealed the deep wounds in our social fabric—and the critical need for spiritual perspective.  Join Jeremy Jeremiah, and Mario Andrew as they touch on this issue from an Orthodox perspective. Pray for everyone involved i...

Descend with us into the very depths of hell to witness the most dramatic reversal in cosmic history. This haunting narrative takes you behind enemy lines to experience Easter from an unexpected perspective—the demons who believed they had won. The ancient Christian tradition of the "Harrowing of Hell" comes vividly alive as we hear the voices of darkness celebrating what they believe is...