Why This Protestant Pastor Became Orthodox: Authority, Sola Scriptura & the Search for Truth

What finally causes a committed Protestant pastor and apologist to leave Protestantism and become Eastern Orthodox? I sit down with Ben from ‪@CleavetoAntiquity‬ to discuss the theological, philosophical, historical, and ecclesiological questions that ultimately led him to Orthodoxy. We explore some of the deepest issues at the heart of the Protestant–Orthodox divide: • Is Sola Scriptura philosophically coherent? • Can the Church be the "pillar and ground of truth" if interpretations remain fallible? • Does Orthodoxy actually solve the authority problem? • What is "normative authority" and why does it matter? • Does Orthodoxy simply replace Sola Scriptura with "Sola Ecclesia"? • Why was the First Ecumenical Council such a turning point? • What assumptions about the Eucharist, Church structure, and apostolic continuity are built into Nicaea? • How did the Essence–Energies distinction shape Ben's theological journey? • What were the strongest Protestant objections he had to Orthodoxy—and why did they eventually fail? Whether you're Protestant, Orthodox, Catholic, or simply interested in Christian theology, this conversation wrestles with some of the most difficult questions surrounding authority, interpretation, certainty, tradition, and the nature of the Church. If you enjoyed this discussion, please like, subscribe, and share it with others interested in the Protestant–Orthodox conversation. #orthodox #catholic #protestant #christian #christianity #apologetics