If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostFr. Nathan's thesis can be found at https://storage.googleapis.com/gator-users/user-1174889/documents/c2ff867c798b4215b1d785d38f62cdba/PARTICIPATORY_RECAPITULATION_FINAL_EDITION.pdfIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQIn this episode of Searchers of the Lost, we journey into one of the most profound and beautiful teachings of the early Church: Theosis, or deification. What does it mean to “become gods by grace”? How do the Eastern and Western traditions understand this mystery of union with God?Drawing from the writings of the Church Fathers, the Desert Ascetics, and both Orthodox and Catholic theology, we explore how Theosis is not a fringe idea, but the very purpose of our existence. This is not moral improvement or self-help — it is transformation by divine love, through the sacraments, prayer, and a life of repentance.Whether you're Catholic or Orthodox, cradle or convert, this episode invites you to rediscover the ancient Christian path of transfiguration. Join us as we search not just for knowledge, but for holiness — to become, as St. Athanasius said, “what Christ is by nature, by grace.”Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 3: You're Not Too Broken To Be A Saint
Struggling with sexual temptation? Narcissism? Mental illness? Abuse? Self-hatred? You are not disqualified. Fr. Nathan speaks directly to the hidden wounds we carry, the ones that seem to make holiness impossible. But God is not repelled by your brokenness. He chooses to dwell in thorn bushes. You were predestined for adoption. There is a path of redemption, healing, and even sainthood, right through the mess of your story.If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support our work, please consider buying us a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostAn Anatole Occidens ProductionMerch --- www.anatoleoccidens.com www.instagram.com/anatoleoccidensSupport the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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The Relationship Between Orthodox and Catholic w/ Fr Christopher (SOL Ep 13)
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQA Byzantine Catholic and an Orthodox Priest Sit Down for an Honest ConversationIn this thought-provoking discussion, a Byzantine Catholic and an Eastern Orthodox priest come together to explore the complex relationship between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. With mutual respect and theological depth, they discuss how each tradition views the other, the points of agreement and divergence, and what unity could mean in today’s world.Topics include shared history, differing ecclesiologies, the papacy, liturgical life, and the lived experience of communion and division. Rather than a debate, this is a dialogue—a chance to listen, learn, and deepen understanding.Whether you're Catholic, Orthodox, or just curious about the two largest ancient Christian traditions, this conversation offers clarity, nuance, and a spirit of Christian brotherhood.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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Theology of the Holy Ones: Episode 2: Katholikos: The TRUE Meaning of “Catholic”
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostAn Anatole Occidens ProductionOfficial Podcast Merchandise available onwww.anatoleoccidens.comWhat does Catholic actually mean?In this episode, Fr. Nathan Symeon unpacks the deep spirituality of the "Katholikos" — the ancient word we now call Catholic. Far more than just “universal” in the geographic sense, Catholic means “according to the whole” — a divine mystery of unity through diversity, made visible in the Body of Christ.Fr. Nathan explores:The original meaning of katholikos in the early ChurchSt. Ignatius of Antioch’s first use of the word “Catholic”The bishop as the one who makes present the Eucharistic ChristHow the Eucharist, Baptism, and the Holy Spirit make us true members of the ChurchSt. Paul’s vision of the Church as one Body with many partsThe insight of Henri de Lubac: “If Christ is the sacrament of God, then the Church is the sacrament of Christ”Rooted in Scripture, the Fathers, and the sacramental life, this is not just a lesson in theology — it’s a call to live fully as members of Christ’s Body.Glory to Jesus Christ.Subscribe for more reflections rooted in the ancient, apostolic faith.Support the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
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What is a Theologian? ORTHODOX & CATHOLIC Synthesis w/ Fr Joel Barstad and Kyle Washut (Searchers of the Lost ep 12)
If you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelostIn Collaboration with Randolph Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7W04VCVmmxT9ZkhcgiKEbQWhat does it mean to be a theologian—not just academically, but spiritually? In this episode of the Searchers of the Lost Podcast, Fr. Nathan Symeon is joined by Fr. Joel Barstad and Kyle Washut for a deep and thoughtful conversation on the heart of theology.Together, they explore how theology is more than just intellectual study—it’s the pursuit of the living God. Drawing from the rich tradition of the Eastern Church, the guests reflect on the role of prayer, suffering, asceticism, and the Church’s life in shaping a true theologian.Whether you’re a student of theology or simply seeking to deepen your understanding of the faith, this conversation offers timeless wisdom rooted in the patristic tradition.Guests:Fr. Joel Barstad — Byzantine Catholic priest and seasoned professor of theologyKyle Washut — President of Wyoming Catholic College, with a background in Eastern Christian thoughtHost:Fr. Nathan Symeon — Byzantine Catholic priest and podcast hostSupport the showIf you enjoyed this discussion and would like to support my work, please consider buying me a coffee: Buy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/searchersofthelost
About Searchers of the Lost: orthodox-catholic podcast
Welcome to the Searchers of the Lost podcast! Search for the Lord with us in this orthodox catholic podcastJoin us every two weeks for new episodes. As a searcher, I am convinced that there are so many fellow searchers out there who desire to dig deeper and search harder for the Lord (Matt.7:7), even as our mother did when Jesus was busy about the Father's buisness in the temple. My journey has been long, difficult, blessed, traversing various Protestant denominations, Orthodoxy and Catholicism, and I am positive it has not ended. Thus, this podcast is Christian, catholic, and orthodox, and everyone who loves these things should feel at home here. This priest and those I bring onto this podcast love Jesus and His Church, and our hope is to invite others into charitable and intelligent dialogue and debate, that one day we "may all be one" (John 17:21).Remember when commenting: “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”― St. Augustine
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