Top Protestant Apologist Becoming Orthodox: Cleave to Antiquity

About this sermon

Cleave to Antiquity’s Pastor Ben shares his momentous decision to leave Protestantism and embrace Orthodox Christianity. From debating apologists to experiencing the intercession of the Virgin Mary, his journey reveals why only Orthodoxy preserves the Faith unchanged from the Apostles. In this interview, we explore his struggles with sola scriptura, the ecumenical councils, apostolic succession, and the Eucharist—and why he is now becoming Orthodox. You can find Ben's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@CleavetoAntiquity For those wanting to learn more about Orthodox Christianity, watch our "Orthodoxy 101" playlist here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFiE3qfVkDisaFlaa38cO_iTvnpsUnhc We also recommend reading "The Truth of our Faith" by St. Cleopa of Romania: 👉 https://uncutmountainpress.com/products/the-truth-of-our-faith Learn about "The Errors of the Latins" here: 👉 https://uncutmountainpress.com/products/the-errors-of-the-latins-volume-i Read "The Acts of the Eighth Œcumenical Council" here: 👉 https://uncutmountainpress.com/products/the-acts-of-the-eighth-oecumenical-council Learn about "The Ecclesiological Renovation of Vatican II" here: 👉 https://uncutmountainpress.com/products/the-ecclesiological-renovation-of-vatican-ii Read "Rock and Sand" by Fr. Josiah Trenham here: 👉 https://store.patristicnectar.org/rock-and-sand-an-appraisal-of-the-protestant-reformers-and-their-teachings/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:40 First Question: Momentous Decision 02:16 The Compelling Event that Lead to His Decision 05:53 An Immediate Response from the Mother of God 06:12 The Critical Importance of A Good Disposition 06:41 The Compelling Reasons that Convinced Ben to Become Orthodox 07:09 John 6 & Matt. 16 : 18, 18 : 18: Authority and Sacraments 08:40 Are ACNA and LCMS Denominations Options? 09:32 Roman Catholicism an Option? 10:33 Sola Scriptura and The Ecumenical Councils 11:14 The Infallibility of the Holy Spirit 12:17 Inability for Protestants (Sola Scriptura) to Define Dogma 13:25 The Constant Shifting and Instability within Protestantism 15:00 The Issue of the Filioque and Doctrinal Development 15:55 Vatican II Innovations & Having the "Same God" with Muslims 16:54 Following the Holy Fathers 18:20 A Must Read For Every Protestant 18:32 Only One Church Has Kept the Faith and Not Innovated 19:25 Charlie Kirk clip: Youth Looking for the Ancient Ways 20:00 Which Church Does God Have His Hand on? 21:47 Where Are You Now on Your Path to Orthodoxy? 22:55 The Future of the "Cleave to Antiquity" Channel 24:57 Advice for Those Searching: Go to God in Prayer and Look at the Actual Sources 26:20 It is Very Easy to Defend the Orthodox Church 27:10 Unprecedented Waves of Converts to Orthodoxy Our mission is to present and support the Orthodox Christian Way, Truth, and Life, which is Christ Himself — guiding souls to communion in His Body, faithful to the teachings of the Holy Fathers. 👉 Become a YouTube Member for exclusive livestreams and videos, Q&A’s, book discounts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChozbOPP6uOJ2UkiTZy-sgQ/join 🎥 New to Orthodoxy? Start here with our "Orthodoxy 101" playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCFiE3qfVkDisaFlaa38cO_iTvnpsUnhc 📚 Explore our full collection of Orthodox Christian books: https://www.uncutmountainpress.com 📝 Read our blog for weekly insights on Orthodox faith and tradition: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/blog ✉️ Questions? Contact us at: team@orthodoxethos.com #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #HolyTradition #ChristianFaith #Orthodoxy