The Middle East, Military & Eastern Orthodoxy -Clyde & Jay Dyer
Summary
The guest recounts his journey from a Calvinist background to Eastern Orthodoxy, sparked by witnessing the resilience of Palestinian Christians during a trip to Jerusalem and the West Bank. He discusses his military service, geopolitical views on US foreign policy, and theological shifts regarding the Eucharist and early church history, citing the Megiddo mosaic as evidence. Now focusing on long-form YouTube content, he shares plans for a series tracing St. Paul’s footsteps and future projects with Logos Cinema.
Topics discussed
Intro ads: M&M's and Mr. Clean
Clyde's Marine Corps service and COVID experiences in Japan and Saudi Arabia
From fitness content to political awakening over Gaza
Critique of Christian Zionism and military-industrial complex
Travel to the Holy Land and West Bank encounters
Conversion to Orthodoxy and overcoming Protestant hang-ups
The Megiddo Mosaic and early Church evidence
Future YouTube projects and Logos partnership
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