Our Lady of Fatima Made Me Catholic w/ Gideon Lazar
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- Matt chats with Gideon Lazar about his conversion from secular Judaism to Eastern Orthodoxy to Catholicism. They also talk about the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima as well as young earth creationism.
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Intro music by Emma Fradd
00:00 Video starts
5:30 Intro
6:29 Summary of Gideon’s story
7:11 Jewish bread (challah)
7:46 Movements in Judaism (Conservative movement is traditional in liturgy but liberal in theology)
9:15 Interest in religion as an atheist
9:35 Interest in history lead to reading the gospels (and discovering a Jesus different to the weird hippy Jewish democrat voting he heard about growing up)
10:55 Jesus speaks with distinct authority and indescribable voice that no one else speaks with
11:24 Debating the evidence for the resurrection (Argument from incredulity)
15:11 Our Lady of Fatima and the argument of alleged mass hallucination
16:33 Initially kept secret the realisation that Christianity was true until he found which is the right type to follow
18:07 Interest in politics lead to joining FB political groups (and found religious people there who turned out to be Eastern Orthodox that mentioned the church fathers and that the church is meant to be passed down from generation to generation)
18:47 Accepts the resurrection of Christ (it was difficult to go from being convinced by the evidence to actual faith in Christ).
19:07 Learning how to pray
20:15 The eastern version of Hail Mary
21:13 Attends church for the first time at the age of 17 when his parents were out of town (describes his experience at Greek Orthodox)
24:16 Jewish summer camp
29:25 Genocide and religion
30:17 Gideon’s parents say he is allowed to be Christian but just not Pro-life
32:39 Writing an English essay in high school convinced him of the Pro-life stance (and it still enabled him to fight for left wing socialist ideals i.e. for a marginalised group and those who cannot speak out for themselves)
34:07 The feedback on a contrarian group paper on ‘Should there be bible study classes on public schools’ showed that the bible is viewed different to other ancient texts in Greek.
34:46 Story about being a Catechumen in senior year (and how some online groups can be toxic)
35:33 The importance of the bible
38:03 First exposure to the Catholic church through a Catholic university
39:07 Gideon’s view on Catholic at the time
39:53 The average Orthodox parish has a more balanced view than what you find online
40:50 Russian Orthodox is more traditional
41:29 Schism between the Greek and Russian (and how it affected where to do his baptism)
43:10 What it was like seeing this Schism about 2 years after becoming a Christian
44:08 There was no a reciprocal breaking in communion by ecumenical patriarch
45:10 Looking at churches from an ethnicity perspective e.g. Irish Catholic or Polish Catholic is not a good argument because they are not breaking communion
46:01 Western rite Orthodox
48:58 What is Epiclesis
50:41 Livestream of St. Patrick Orthodox Church, Bealeton, Virginia.
51:38 Liturgy
52:31 Debating Catholics friends meant he had to do more research
53:09 What is Filioque (and how it affects the metaphysics of the Trinity)
1:04:43 How Duns Scotus reconciled St. Augustine and St. John Damascene
1:05:32 How to view infinity
1:07:35 Why the Essense/Energy issue is confusing to a Thomist
1:09:00 Divine simplicity
1:10:32 Byzantine Scotus youtube channel
1:10:56 Who is right on the Filioque
1:12:12 Gideon’s first Catholic mass experience
1:15:58 Anybody who is a good chanter or organist leave a comment
1:16:07 high mass and low mass
1:18:15 Felt a calling to be Catholic and then first started seriously looking into becoming Catholic
1:18:37 Gideon’s first experience praying the rosary
1:19:58 How he met his wife
1:20:16 Rosary translated into Braille
1:22:54 How changes in enthusiasm do not lead to a change a worldview
1:24:46 God's providence
1:27:06 Response to scandals
1:31:07 Why Gideon is Catholic
1:32:54 What did the people at Fatima witness?
1:33:42 The possible explanations for what was witnessed
1:36:37 Why think it was not a mass hallucination
1:38:59 Why think it was not demonic
1:40:47 Orthodox and the immaculate heart of Mary
1:42:32 Consecration of Russia
1:44:26 Felt saint calling him to become Catholic (the last emotional push after being convinced intellectually)
1:47:28 What did Gideon’s parents think of him becoming Catholic
1:48:09 Does he maintain his devotions
1:49:19 Byzantine Catholic attendance
1:50:50 Learning to better appreciate the divine liturgy after reading the scholastics
1:51:30 What is the best argument against being Catholic and why it fails
1:54:19 Orthodox and contraception
1:55:54 Papacy played a minor role issue because even though there were good arguments for it the history is very debatable and very Nuanced!
1:56:28 Addressing evolution
2:24:59 Show wrap up. - Zábava
I'll bet Gideon said more words during this show than I did in all of 2021.
LOL
👍👍👍👍👍👍 ad infinitum...
This young man is a genius. God is going to do powerful things through Gen Z believers.
Zoomers, zoomers. What will we ever do with you all?
I pray that this exceptional young man discovers the true nature of Roman “church.”
Wow....this young Catholic man has learned a tremendous amount in just a few short years.
He is clearly on fire!
God bless him! 🌷
Wow, this young man is a wealth of knowledge. How in the world does he remember all this stuff? This was impressive.
I was listening on Spotify and thinking this is the least I’ve ever heard Matt talk- like I’m baffled that guy retained all of that information and could recall it and explain it all so well.
As some one who has had a number of friends on the autism spectrum, his mannerisms lead me believe that's the case. Their memory was fantastic too
He has some content with the Meaning of Catholic guys.
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I also have had several friends that were on the autistic spectrum, all extremely smart. I totally agree with you
@@blutausbeherit Definately getting that vibe. My husband was never formally diagnosed, but he suspects he's on the spectrum. He went to a special school as a kid, total computer nerd and he can talk about Star Trek for days! I fell in love with him over 20 years ago. Found him smart, adorable and delightful eccentric. 😊
I’m 60, a cradle Catholic and looking into the events at Fatima is what tipped the scales for me to reconvert to the Catholic faith after being secular my entire adult life. This young man is brilliant.
Dude asked him to address the fossil record and my man casually rattles like twelve facts off the top of his head with citations. Awesome!
Indicative of Asperger syndrome
If Gideon and Ben Shapiro ever meet it may tear a hole in the space time continuum. I also really enjoyed this podcast, I’ll have to listen to it again to pick up on all the information I missed. Matt did a great job steering the conversation.
I wonder if Gideon is the guy to challenge Ben to stop and think “hummmm?”
It would make a great SciFi movie! Even with a theological twist, it would be a far better flick than the agenda driven garbage that is modern day sci-if.
Need a laugh emoji! Hilariously spot on!
Ben Shapiro thinks Jesus was a common criminal who was punished for his troubles. If you're chirstian, you should not be listening to people like that
Debate between Gideon and Ben S.?
This is probably my favorite interview on pints with Aquinas
He describes so perfectly what it’s like growing up as an unorthodox Jew in America today. This is one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever seen and I’m not even Catholic
The Novus Ordo Mass is a holy sacrifice, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit. If your Catholic faith depends on avoiding a liturgy formulated and promulgated by an Ecumenical Council, how strong is your Catholic faith?
We are Catholic not despite of the Mass, but because of the Mass, as it is prayed around the world.
The Baroque Mass attracts some to the Faith, but its language, and the culture surrounding it, also alienates many others.
My personal view is that liturgical diversity is healthy, but that liturgical supremacy is dangerous and toxic.
Glory be to God!
Dude is wicked smart.
Also, just looked into Fatima for the first time last night. Divinely apropos
Ave Maria
I never realized the academic evidence for mass hallucinations was Fatima. So funny how circular anti Christian arguments are.
It’s almost over and no mention of Fatima.
The Hound of Heaven pursued Gideon. PRAISE JESUS.
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He gives me so much hope for his generation. Especially the story about his high school friends wanting to study the Bible.
I never liked the idea of describing God like the hound of heaven, just my point of view, not that anyone should care about my pov!
I almost didn't listen to this show and I am glad I did, this was a great show please have him back on.
I'll bookmark this video and come back to it every time I'm tempted to call a 21 or 22-year-old a "kid". Good night. Very well read and insightful. Learned a lot from this podcast thanks so much.
It was great listening to Gideon at such a young age he is a power house of knowledge of the Catholic faith.
This is the most content dense podcast I’ve ever heard. This guy is brilliant. I loved his views on evolution. So fascinating. I can’t wait to hear more about it.
Gideon is one brilliant, brilliant kid.
This interview was both hilarious and interesting and I loved it. Gideon is a personality 🙌🏼
Totally - i was laughing with joy!!
Nice way to put it. God bless
5:30 Intro
6:29 Summary of Gideon’s story
7:11 Jewish bread (challah)
7:46 Movements in Judaism (Conservative movement is traditional in liturgy but liberal in theology)
9:15 Interest in religion as an atheist
9:35 Interest in history lead to reading the gospels (and discovering a Jesus different to the weird hippy Jewish democrat voting he heard about growing up)
10:55 Jesus speaks with distinct authority and indescribable voice that no one else speaks with
11:24 Debating the evidence for the resurrection (Argument from incredulity)
15:11 Our Lady of Fatima and the argument of alleged mass hallucination
16:33 Initially kept secret the realisation that Christianity was true until he found which is the right type to follow
18:07 Interest in politics lead to joining FB political groups (and found religious people there who turned out to be Eastern Orthodox that mentioned the church fathers and that the church is meant to be passed down from generation to generation)
18:47 Accepts the resurrection of Christ (it was difficult to go from being convinced by the evidence to actual faith in Christ).
19:07 Learning how to pray
20:15 The eastern version of Hail Mary
21:13 Attends church for the first time at the age of 17 when his parents were out of town (describes his experience at Greek Orthodox)
24:16 Jewish summer camp
29:25 Genocide and religion
30:17 Gideon’s parents say he is allowed to be Christian but just not Pro-life
32:39 Writing an English essay in high school convinced him of the Pro-life stance (and it still enabled him to fight for left wing socialist ideals i.e. for a marginalised group and those who cannot speak out for themselves)
34:07 The feedback on a contrarian group paper on ‘Should there be bible study classes on public schools’ showed that the bible is viewed different to other ancient texts in Greek.
34:46 Story about being a Catechumen in senior year (and how some online groups can be toxic)
35:33 The importance of the bible
38:03 First exposure to the Catholic church through a Catholic university
39:07 Gideon’s view on Catholic at the time
39:53 The average Orthodox parish has a more balanced view than what you find online
40:50 Russian Orthodox is more traditional
41:29 Schism between the Greek and Russian (and how it affected where to do his baptism)
43:10 What it was like seeing this Schism about 2 years after becoming a Christian
44:08 There was no a reciprocal breaking in communion by ecumenical patriarch
45:10 Looking at churches from an ethnicity perspective e.g. Irish Catholic or Polish Catholic is not a good argument because they are not breaking communion
46:01 Western rite Orthodox
48:58 What is Epiclesis
50:41 Livestream of St. Patrick Orthodox Church, Bealeton, Virginia.
51:38 Liturgy
52:31 Debating Catholics friends meant he had to do more research
53:09 What is Filioque (and how it affects the metaphysics of the Trinity)
1:04:43 How Duns Scotus reconciled St. Augustine and St. John Damascene
1:05:32 How to view infinity
1:07:35 Why the Essense/Energy issue is confusing to a Thomist
1:09:00 Divine simplicity
1:10:32 Byzantine Scotus youtube channel
1:10:56 Who is right on the Filioque
1:12:12 Gideon’s first Catholic mass experience
1:15:58 Anybody who is a good chanter or organist leave a comment
1:16:07 high mass and low mass
1:18:15 Felt a calling to be Catholic and then first started seriously looking into becoming Catholic
1:18:37 Gideon’s first experience praying the rosary
1:19:58 How he met his wife
1:20:16 Rosary translated into Braille
1:22:54 How changes in enthusiasm do not lead to a change a worldview
1:24:46 God's providence
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The personality differences here are so strong. But I think he's fascinating! Thanks for hanging in there, Matt. 😘
He seems a little nervous - this the shaken voice and fast speaking.
@@j2muw667 you just described a Jew. I would say my family is more anxious than nervous but they all talk fast.
Thank you, as ever, for a thought-provoking video which I, an uncomfortable lowish church Anglican looking into Anglo-Catholicism and Orthodoxy, needed to hear.
How delightful, Mr. Frad, to hear that a book by you was made into Braille. If I may, things can only be transcribed into Braille, not translated, as it is only a different writing system. Either way, good material is extremely hard to find here in South Africa, particularly anything Christian. People seem to think that we blind people all love ebooks. Of course, we do not; I particularly object to praying from them... Well, enough of that.
Thank you for your good work. May our Lord's blessing be upon you.
He’s so funny. Love when Jews come to Jesus and the Church.
He is class, just subscribed to his channel. A new gem for the Church ✝️💜👏🏻
Gideon Lazar has a great spirit about him. I'm a fan. His videos on EO helped me choose Catholicism.
Can I just say: from 1hr25 to 1hr27: one of the best bible history lessons I've ever had! 😂Thanks for having this excellent young man on the show.
I know I’m supposed to think this guy is brilliant, but i am noticing how much fun he is to listen to. I hope his parents read the comments. The should be so proud!
Loved to hear the defense of young Earth creationism! It blows the mind when you first hear it. You reflexively want to dismiss it out of hand, because atheistic Darwinian evolution is all you’ve ever been taught . But, the Darwinian model is false. I’m grateful that Matt Fradd allowed an open discussion on this important matter. Please do that Creationism debate, you mentioned, Matt!
Check out Kolbe Center for Creation Science for some really slam dunk apologetics for creationism. It's crazy how flimsy darwinism is.
@@rushthezeppelin Thanks for the link, nice to see a Catholic defence of Creation.
Young earth creationism is much more sophisticated than most think.
This guy is awesome and awe inspiring! And he has a great gift for humor!
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode for many reasons, but I’ll only name one in particular: this was not a typical guest. What do I mean by that?
As a listener of PWA for a few years, I’ve come to see a theme in guests: 1) religious, 2) professors, or 3) to a varying degree, Catholic apologists. There are exceptions to the rule.
A set of commonalities these type of guests we’ve seen share resides in their practiced: 1) manner of speaking (tone, phrasing, and rhythm), 2) use of a more calm body language, and 3) use of subtle, body language cues to engage the other person in conversation.
Professors are naturally the most practiced at these skills. Catholic apologists use these skills in their conference talks. Religious (priests or religious) are the most varied, but owing to the grace of the vocation and practiced ability to even out their temperament, they’re able to typically get by within most conversations.
Our guest today may have made many of us feel uncomfortable owing to his untrained manner of public speaking, as well as quick tempo. Our guest today raised to the conversation more varying topics in a short amount of time than most guests, which may have resulted in some of us feeling a bit scatter-brained. Our guest today is very smart but at the same time is still very young (22). With this comes a situation where we want to listen but at the same time are hesitant to really listen owing to our own biases.
Our guest today was like all of us when we were rapidly coming to know the truths of the Catholic faith. He is more like the young men in your parish who are on fire for the faith than you might think (at least in trad-world). I was a convert at 19. I understand this level of rapid enthusiasm accompanied with vivacious reading habits and a desire to say all the facts with their underlying connections before noticing the other person’s face! :)
Listen with an open heart, an open mind, and with only 75% speed. ;) +JMJ+
75% speed haha. I was 16 when I initially become convinced of catholicism, and 17 when I was recieved in the Church. 19 now!
It’s east coast rapid fire intellectual with keen memory and understanding. I bet he thinks even faster and having to verbalize slows him down considerably.
Loved his joy filled enthusiasm!!
As a scattered ADD person- I completely followed the entire thing with no issues!🤣
The more I listened the more I smiled and wanted to continue hearing his thoughts and ideas!
We’re all on paths at different places, and his diaries to understand is wonderful!!
Whew. thanks, Chase Fowler.. Before your explanation, I kept hoping Gideon would stop and take a deep breath.
And my heart was racing.
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I listened to this young man before on Reason and Theology, God has a mission for this man. God Bless him, I pray my sons are filled with love for the Truth as much as he is.
Having grown up a non-observant Jew in Israel, then becoming one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and finally Catholic (with Matt’s help, though he has no idea), I find the jump straight to Orthodoxy both perfectly logical and utterly incomprehensible at the same time.
Wow, please check our Roy Schoeman’s channel if you haven’t already
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@@hawthornetree646 I really enjoy his views on many things, not least of which is Romans 11.
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Daniel is very interesting but I must say I share his views on observing the Law, but I’m still exploring that subject.
Which kehillot for Israeli Catholics do you attend in Israel? We visited the one in Tiberias on our Holy Land pilgrimage in 2018.
my mind is blown by the wealth of information spewing from this 22 year old kid’s head! 🤯 God bless him. ❤️🔥
Yes, please have him back to discuss this more! I'm curious if Catholics are unaware of how many people *do* lose their faith over the issue of evolution? I have known many people who learn macroevolution in school and it becomes a huge stumbling block to their faith. The idea that science and religion are incompatible is still widely believed, and maybe that's where the fear to open that can comes from, but I think his point is important. Science is not dogma, so why leave it there?
A bit of science separares from God. A lot of science leads closer to God (Louis Pasteur). Yes, young peuple should learn from Pasteur, Leibniz, Blaise Pascal, Descartes who were universal genius and Christian (mostly Catholics)
And so many people who argue, even yell out "Science!" have very little knowledge of the vastness, complexity and very inconclusive nature of scientific mysteries. The simplicity of 19th century Darwinism doesn't stand up to the computer like complexity of DNA (which Darwin knew nothing about) and with physics and astronomy, I tell my atheist friends that they can get back to me with their conclusions once we know what dark matter is or what's smaller than the smallest subatomic particle and how it works or if they can tell me what is in any of the other dimensions pointed to by string theory.
I was one of them. Thank God that I came back
I am a scientist who used to study evolution. I think the most compelling answer is something similar to what Johnathan Pageau suggests in this podcast czcams.com/video/ZQ43i5nKuZk/video.html i think it allows for both the standard model of evolution and the creation story in genesis to be literally true. I never bought into young earth creationism or really thought that the Gods days are different than human days explanations were very good
@@koolcoral7514 I haven't watched this but in my view I always noted that when Cain is cast out, there are already other humans around. I view Adam and eve as created humans who's intended role was as high priest and priestess to humanity. It's also the only way that I can see around the fact that non sapiens hominids did in fact exist. InspiringPhilosophy has some great videos on it even if some of his views are a bit heretical.
Wow. Thiis is one of your best interviews Matt. Just followed his channel Byzantine Scotist. Gideon is brilliant.
I have met Gideon. He was at CUA while my son was there. We had a delightful chat about St. Augustine’s confessions and some steps that might help him in getting a job as a Latin teacher. God bless him.
It’s Ironic how a Jewish convert can really teach us Catholics!!!
Sort of but we’ve neglected the faith and have taken it for granted which is a human tendency , unfortunately.
Exactly. Prophetic.
LAZAR!!! ILOVEHIMILOVEHIMILOVEHIM!!! JESUS COVER HIM.
God bless you Gideon, and may Our Lady cover you in her mantle of protection! To clarify one point: the three children of Fatima were NOT told beforehand what kind of miracle would take place on October 13, 1917. They were merely told by Our Lady that she would perform a miracle, so that all might see it and believe in God. They came, they saw, they believed! I recommend the book 'Our Lady of Fatima' by American writer William T. Walsh, published in 1946, where he interviewed the still liviing parents of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta
This young man is awesome! The way he reads the Fathers from East and West, the Scholastics, and understanding that he is learning more about the faith; this is my philosophy but I also include Protestants authors in that mix (more combination of good and bad to sort through here).
I also read a number of Protestants as well. James Jordan and Peter Leithart have been especially influential on me. See the review on my channel of Leithart’s Delivered from the Elements of this World.
@@thebyzantinescotist7081 I have not read much Leithart but I am aware of who he is. Good suggestion! I have been going through Scripture on my channel, one book at a time.
@@thebyzantinescotist7081 I heard you mention Leithart in the stream so I didn't meant to imply you do not read Protestant authors. The reach into the world of Protestant theology is probably a bit broader in my library was all! 😁
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I’ve been watching for two hours and he says, “I’m a young earth creationist” and I felt like I got whiplash lmao. Great episode.
I love how well informed he is on creationism - that truly Revelation is the lens and our guiding light for Reason her handmaid, that theology is the Queen of the sciences and that all things must be subordinated to it. Quite so often, evolutionism is treated as the super dogma that all things, even the Scriptures, must be subject to.
Yes I totally agree! I was slightly confused when Neil and Matt seemed unsupportive of this view.
@@thislong858 agree with you both 100. People like Jimmy Aikin and Trent Horn perpetuate the lie that Christianity, and of course I mean traditional Catholicism by that, is compatible with the antichrist molecules to man evolutionary theory. It was literally designed to erase God, and to seem wise to the world they’ve become fools.
You literally have to believe that while God could have created us in one instance, he instead took billions of years of pain, death and deformity of his creations to bring about “humans“ in the wounds of sub human primates. So Scripture is lying when were taught sin brought death into the world. It gives us a distorted theology and absolutely will lead someone away from Christ. No other way about it.
Honestly that’s sort of where I got off the train, trying to support young earth creationism seems silly to me. Like he said earlier in the podcast there are other cultures who’s historical records go back farther then the young earth model says is even possible. I’d listen to a debate from him about creationism but I think DNA evidence alone demonstrates a common ancestor.
I really enjoyed this guest. All the topics covered were fascinating. Thank you!
This is exactly my experience being raised Jewish. Spooky similarities
Miracle of Grace no doubt. The veil being lifted in real time
Will listen to this more than once.
Yeah, I'm listening for the second time and picking up more stuff. His genius is fascinating.
Five times at least😊
a compact lightning fast compendium of 2000 years of religious thought in 2 hours. He is 22 years and knows 100x more than I do with 50 years.
A shout out to Mr. Lazar, "Way to Go! Very interesting!" From your Regina Caeli students. Yes, Ren watched the whole 2 plus hours, says he's now done his History and Religion homework by watching.
Well, that took a turn! I was listening to this as a podcast and had to stop the car when it veered Young Earth. All for it! That last 20 minutes was a great bonus track and I hope the follow up debate happens, especially if Lapide plays into it. Great show as always. Ave Maria!
So much admiration for this young man!👏👏👏
"Why is Satan attacking *one* church so much?" There's a reason why Satanists hold Black Masses, NOT Black Wednesday Night Prayer Meetings.
Yes! 🙌🏼
Exactly 🕊
This young man is very smart. I appreciate this, because I am in RCIA because I researched things and came to Catholicism by research and God calling me. Im proud that we have him within our faith.
Wow, I think this was one of my favorite episodes you have ever done. Incredible job!
Interesting young man driven by Truth. Refreshing...
I love this interview!!! I was waiting for it! Thank you, Gideon! Thank you, Matt!
Me too. Awesome interview! This is a keeper.
He is very intellectual and seems like someone who has photographic memory. I enjoyed listening to this while folding and ironing my clothes. Looking forward when you come back as guest again 😊
This kid's great! I am loving this, God bless all of you!
This Is the BEST explanation of What happened in Christian theology iv ever heard or read.
This young man is a gift ( to me anyway). I first listened on Spotify but came here so that i could share him with others!
This was excellent! This young man is amazing and humbly brilliant...
Deus Benedicat!
Man this interview was electrifying!
Loved Gideon. So much energy. And I have to admit that he did take me from “Oh my gosh I was loving this dude until he comes out as a young earth creationist” to “Okay, I get what he’s saying about presuppositions and having the conversation. That makes sense. After all, there are some things that évolution cannot explain”
Captivating! God bless you Gideon and Matt and all involved in making this show. The Christian charity you demonstrate in discourse is beautiful. My brain will be "rattling" with my heart longing....will most likely watch this again. Thank you.🕊🙏💕
Wow...
What a wonderful guy G.Lazar is I never ever heard such a wonderful interview on Catholicism very much knowledge the genius boy have.
Congratulations to organisers for producing a knowledgeable episode
God bless you all.
Wow. This young man is BRILLIANT. It's the only time I've ever slowed down a video... I'm usually fast forwarding them.
22 year old genius!!! God bless you! I'm glued to his video by just listening to this inspirational story!!
What a fabulous find in this young man can't wait to hear every second.
God is at work... Thanks Matt. I really really enjoyed this interview.
Thank you so much for this Matt, this was really great, and helped me a bunch!
Amazing conversion story, and wonderful discussion, God bless you 🙏 ❤
I feel the same way why does everyone attack the Catholic Church and why would Satan fight to destroy the church so hard if he already had it? He wouldn’t… and also I agree how would 80,000 people all have the same mass hallucination. Scientists agree that it isn’t possible.
Thomas Merton, in the Seven Story Mountain, describes how the enemy attempts to obfuscate the greatest goods in a shroud of scandal. *Corruptio Optimi Pessima*. Merton explains, “Since evil is the defect of good, the lack of a good that ought to be there, and nothing positive in itself… it follows that the greatest evil is found where the highest good has been corrupted.”
Gideon in 1:27:39 seemed to be alluding to this idea. Matt’s rebuttal is clever in that, when discerning which “denomination” has the fullness the truth, merely claiming the presence of demonic oppression or attack amongst a particular faith denomination doesn’t necessarily equate to which faith has the fullness of the Truth. However, Gideon’s response here is beautiful in that he says “yeah I don’t think this is sort of the final proof of it, but I think that it’s a sign that points to it” Granted, Matt does continue to play Socrates here and Gideon continues defending and sharing the witness of his new found Catholic faith within reason… but I think that if you just slow down here for a second you can find a nugget of, if not mystical truth, wisdom. The wisdom that, the mere presence of the enemy engaging in a Spiritual Battle with an individual or entire faith, only goes to show that if evil lurks around every corner ready to deprive the good, a very real good that IS present in the object that “evil” is trying to strip of its goodness. Now if this is the order one finds themselves in a postlapsarian world, and there are varying degrees to which one is aligned to the truth, and the order of goodness is being fought both within man, and with a force outside of man; it follows that, the closer man gets to that truth, the more shocking it would be were one to be corrupted with it. Thats why God inspired James to warn those who wish to be teachers of the Church “Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, for you know that we who teach shall be judged with greater strictness.” James 3:1 “If I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.” 1 Cor 13:2
God bless you and your ongoing witness to the faith. Stay yoked. Keep fighting the good fight (;
I love this interview. It's so charming!
I have watched Gideon before. Brilliant for a 22 old who converted about 5 years ago.
Great interview! Gosh I love this channel!
Great interview. Thank you, Gideon! Subbed to your channel
Great stuff. God bless you both!
This young man is truly remarkable. Thanks for having him on. Wonderful treatment of the filioque. And, Matt, excellent job on your part, too-great interview and conversation all around.
Very interesting and lively! Really enjoyed it.
I am reading Byzantium by Judith Herrin, I recommend . Thank you Gideon for sharing your wisdom and experience. I am enjoying you and learning. God bless you.
This guy fascinates me. Love the show!
Huge fan of Pints…Especially love this segment
This guy was probably my favorite guest so far. Talks a mile a minute but full of info and logic
Old prayer for Russia, Gideon.
Prayer For Russia. Our Lady of Fatima, gently look down On each Russian village and city and town; Dear Star of the Morning, now cleanse in thy beams The Red Star of Russia that balefully gleams. In Our rosaries rise to thee, Lady of Light, Oh, hasten the dawn of the world's weary night. We trust in thy power; one plea to thy Son And Russia's converion will swiftly be won.
As a person who has eaten challah bread...nothing compares. Best bread ever. French toast, grilled cheese, dip it in the soup...or just bread and butter. Great stuff.
Said it before, I’ll say it again…you get the best guests👍🙏🏻
The Psalms are the prayerbook of the people of God!
Great interview!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video 🥰
Thank you,
Matt! You interrupted him right where his paradigm argument was getting good! The circles thing was really cool! This guy required patience to get to the good stuff, but man, it really is there.
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He seems a little nervous? Shaky voice and fast speaking...
Definitely a good conversation. And great insight and I love how he comes to the faith. That said, this whole conversation went so fast despite the long length. I think this should have been split into two.
Great interview 👍
I am humbled. I have learned so much from the young kid. I could listen to him all day!
5/20/23 I am thrilled that "one so young" is not afraid to learn the truth, keeps searching, wanting to know. I hope he never stops, and that he passes on what he learns to all of us. May his faith grow deeper as his knowledge increases.
What a great guy! God bless him and his family 🙏
Wow! Gideon is on fire! I loved this interview. I really needed to hear this
So many great interviews with so many amazing people. God bless Matt and his team, all his guests and everyone watching. Amazing times, God is doing a new thing in the world, I get the feeling its swelling underground and about to bloom forth, please Jesus.
Gideon please start a podcast!!! You're a remarkably talented speaker. Thank you Matt as always for the great conversations!
He’s got one.
@@pepperorchid thanks found it!
This young man is brilliant
Wow what a great discussion on so many issues...
Wow !
Amazing wealth of knowledge .
I could listen for days !
BEST INTERVIEW YET!
Beautiful music, Emma Fradd. Props.
Logos is Rising, thank you Gideon!
The fire of the Holy Spirit burns strong in Gideon.
Pray be to God.