Black and Orthodox: Our Journey Into the Ancient Church ☦️ #orthodox #orthodoxy #orthodoxchurch

In this episode, three Black Orthodox Christians sit down for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about faith, conversion, philosophy, and life in the Orthodox Church. We talk openly about our religious backgrounds, the challenges of entering Orthodoxy, and how ancient Christian practices like confession reshape the way we understand repentance and healing. The discussion also moves into deeper territory—exploring philosophy of mind, 4E cognitive science, and how Orthodox theology speaks to modern questions about consciousness and human personhood. We also reflect on family reactions to conversion, the future of Orthodoxy within the Black community, and what each of us is personally asking God for at this stage of our spiritual lives. This episode is meant to be thoughtful, grounded, and honest—especially for those who are curious about Orthodox Christianity or discerning their own path. If this conversation resonated with you, consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who’s exploring the Orthodox faith. Follow ‪@dezdaking‬ on IG and YT! Follow me on Facebook: Dezmond King Donations to support my channel === $Dezmondking 00:00 Intro 01:58 What's your religious background? 09:34 What challenged you initially coming into Orthodoxy? 13:16 Thoughts on confessing to a priest. 17:29 4E Cognitive Science and Orthodoxy. 25:07 Philosophy of mind 33:02 What did your family think about your conversion to Orthodoxy? 38:29 How do you see the Black community being involved with Orthodoxy over time? 44:43 What are you personally asking God for now? 53:01 Question for Dezdaking 66:12 Outro #OrthodoxChristianity #ChristianPodcast #BlackChristians #FaithJourney #Orthodoxy