The Orthodox Spiritual Life (w/ Fr. Seraphim Aldea)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2020
  • Wow, all I can say is I was blessed by this interview, and I hope you are too. Fr. Seraphim Aldea of Mull Monastery in the Scottish Hebrides was kind enough to take the time to introduce me to the Orthodox Spiritual life, and we discussed prayer, fasting, and asceticism and how they help us navigate the paradox between nothingness and God-likeness. I found it to be absolutely fascinating, and deeply spiritually enriching. I hope you enjoy it even half as much as I did.
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Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @duwxas
    @duwxas 2 года назад +81

    "A naked man on a cross being killed by his own nation for whom he came in order to save them, that in worldly words is the biggest loser of everyone, but in spiritual terms that is God himself" this brought tears to my eyes, wise words from our orthodox brother. Greetings from a Serbian orthodox, never be ashamed of your faith. IC XC NIKA!

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  2 года назад +4

      Powerful stuff! Glad it was moving for you

    • @vladstam
      @vladstam Год назад

      That was some way to end the conversation! So profound!

  • @davidbuckley3623
    @davidbuckley3623 3 года назад +329

    Before I converted from Buddhism to Holy Orthodoxy, I had assumed the oldest active monasteries in the world were Buddhist. I was astonished to discover that they are actually Christian. The monasteries of St Anthony (Coptic) and St Catherine (Orthodox) are two of the oldest.

    • @dimyoll
      @dimyoll 3 года назад +27

      And the Great Cave monastery, also, established at 362 AD

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +20

      Fascinating stuff!

    • @edwinkubena9944
      @edwinkubena9944 3 года назад +6

      Bless You!!!

    • @davidbuckley3623
      @davidbuckley3623 3 года назад +1

      @Davin Sean It would have been more concise for me to say “continuously active monasteries” rather than just “active”.
      A number of ancient Buddhist religious sites, which predate many Christians sites, have been restored and are in use again for different purposes, and not many as actual monasteries, but these are recent in comparison to the Christian monasteries previously mentioned.
      So far, the information I’ve found about the “Hanging Monastery” and it being a continuously active monastery is vague.
      The oldest continuously active Buddhist monastery appears to be Tabo Chos-Khor Monastery. It’s a Tibetan monastery established in India around 996 CE.

    • @Catholic1391
      @Catholic1391 3 года назад +7

      @@davidbuckley3623
      Christian come from Jewish religion, which is the oldest.

  • @untoages
    @untoages 3 года назад +173

    He seems like such a beautiful soul. You can almost see Christ in him.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +16

      Amen

    • @ritagoldman2905
      @ritagoldman2905 3 года назад +6

      Christ has not only soul but spirit, too

    • @BeckeyGirard
      @BeckeyGirard 3 года назад

      I wholeheartedly agree

    • @ritagoldman2905
      @ritagoldman2905 3 года назад +1

      @@pstathopulos Closeness is not usual in clouds. Seraphim's head is in clouds but the legs run the land

  • @clivedytor2069
    @clivedytor2069 3 года назад +155

    Wonderful. I am a Catholic priest and this interview is so authentic. God bless you Austin.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +14

      Wow, thanks so much for the encouraging feedback! God bless you too

    • @margokupelian344
      @margokupelian344 3 года назад +1

      God bless you father for seeing the beauty of God’s grace and wisdom in this person’s soul who does not belong to your Catholic faith. Most priests both Catholic and Orthodox do not have that kind of humility. I feel the same way, I feel overwhelmed by peoples humility and the divine wisdom that they are gifted with like this wonderful monk. It takes a lot of prayer and hard work to reach this level of spiritual maturity and wisdom with God’s grace of course. I would like to tell you about this book called True Life in God which is a compilation of messages given to this Greek Orthodox lady called Vassula Ryden by Jesus and the Blessed Mother. You can go to the website at tlig. org. May God bless you. ✝️😇

    • @anthonygarcia3884
      @anthonygarcia3884 2 года назад

      @@margokupelian344 I’ve met a lot of priest who carry this peace and humility. I haven’t met any orthodox priest.

  • @wasimmasih1503
    @wasimmasih1503 3 года назад +42

    i am ex muslim i got baptized in 2018.. i have gone through so much spiritual warefare... but i am in a much better place now.. God is most loving most patient and lord jesus has never left me or forsaken me.... you are here moving in our midst i worship you.. i worship you.. you are here working in this place i worship you i worship you way maker miracle worker promise keeper light in the darkness my God that is who you are
    I absolutley love orthodox christianity and father serphim is such a radiant soul shining with the light of lord jesus his videos have really blessed me!!!!
    please everyone keep me in your prayers i grow more stronger spiritually and get even closer to lord jesus.. because i do not like who i am when im not praying or feeling close to God Sin lies at the door happy new year everyone

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +5

      Praise God for your baptism!

    • @3VLN
      @3VLN Год назад +1

      May The Lord Bless you fully and perpetually my brother.
      🔥
      🧡

  • @adelinacod5683
    @adelinacod5683 3 года назад +242

    I'm a romanian orthodox christian and i'm so happy for this interview. God bless you both🙏❤️

  • @davidsandborgh909
    @davidsandborgh909 3 года назад +182

    There's a good monk right there. He helped me out of a dark place. Thank you for doing these Austin.

  • @silenciummortum2193
    @silenciummortum2193 3 года назад +92

    I think Austin is going through what I did before starting my conversion. Studying to be a Pentacostal minister (AG) I started reading “The Orthodox Church” and made my way to visit various Orthodox churches and read avidly anything liturgical from East or West. This was mixed with Church History as well. I converted to Catholicism 7 years ago and fell in love with liturgy and a more reverant and formal Mass and Pope Benedict. Through all of this, I still felt a yearning, a calling or a pulling from
    God to form a deeper relationship and understood that was with the Orthodox Church. This move has been years in the making and I knew it, felt it and prayed upon it. After realizing the wholeness of God in Orthodoxy, I closed my mind to outside theological notions, not out of arrogance but out of focus. I wanted full spiritual nutrition and to not be pulled away as I have reached home. Now when I read protestant or other theology it is purely out of an endeavor to see where others like me back them may be in their walk and know how to relate to them.
    I love you Austin, love your work and your heart and hope to one day see you in Orthodoxy one day celebrating together. God love you, all Christians and those struggling with finding the full truth.

    • @evans3922
      @evans3922 3 года назад +16

      God bless you brother... Absolutely moving your story and testimony. For Orthodoxy is the true Church of Christ... The home for all searching protestants and Roman Catholics

    • @silenciummortum2193
      @silenciummortum2193 3 года назад +8

      @@evans3922 Thank you for the warmth of your response! It is truly heartwarming, encouraging and empowering. God bless you and yours!

    • @margelatutrandafirulgalben3156
      @margelatutrandafirulgalben3156 3 года назад +6

      Welcome Home!

    • @Insectoidoverlords
      @Insectoidoverlords 2 года назад +8

      I was a Pentecostal preacher and am now seriously considering orthodoxy.

    • @whatshisface04
      @whatshisface04 2 года назад +4

      My wife and I were Rhema grads, and I spent a few years as a pastor of a satellite church that my wife and I had spent our 20’s in. God revealed to us the Orthodox Church in 2014, and we were baptized and chrismated in 2019. It seems to us as though we have found the Faith that is big enough for the God of the Universe.

  • @kennethhamblett4792
    @kennethhamblett4792 2 года назад +4

    Monasteries are so beautiful. I'm a catahuman with mental n physical disabilities. I'm 44 years old on dialysis. I wish I did not
    Commit dark sins. Begging for God to heal me. I do not want dialysis n heart failure forever nor take meds fee a possible transplant. Circumstances put me in dark places. I'm retentive remorseful n sorrowful. I should have joined monastery soon after high school, would have avoided so much pain. I joined army to help mom with her medical needs. Army chem bio weapons turned me diabetic. Converting from Catholicism to orthodoxy. Leaving old life behind, I prefer joining a monastery that speaks English during services. I have learning n memory probs, but enjoy learning n praising God with fellow Christians. God bless you all.

  • @georginaennis2717
    @georginaennis2717 3 года назад +61

    “Christ has died for this icon to become like him” woah. Thank you Austin and Fr Seraphim for sharing this beautiful wisdom.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +6

      Our pleasure!

    • @heatherstub
      @heatherstub 3 года назад +4

      Oh yes! And He rose from the grave just to complete His work for us. He Truly is the Lover of mankind!

  • @JAWesquire373
    @JAWesquire373 3 года назад +125

    His explanation of icons was absolutely beautiful and eye-opening.

  • @sophiewallace8662
    @sophiewallace8662 3 года назад +39

    I'm catholic trying to beautify my soul for Christ. I simply love and adore Fr. Seraphim. This man can explain answers to lifelong questions no one else can. He is a very blessed man...a true treasure from God. Wow!

  • @AJ-me1dg
    @AJ-me1dg 3 года назад +94

    I am so grateful that people such as this man exist.

  • @xaviorjimenez2227
    @xaviorjimenez2227 3 года назад +136

    I love Fr. Seraphim, he is filled with Christ's wisdom.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +11

      Truly

    • @Dimitri7771
      @Dimitri7771 3 года назад +5

      Like rejecting the warrior saints?

    • @charlesmaximus9161
      @charlesmaximus9161 Год назад +4

      Think so? Think again. He openly supports globalism, liberalism, and LGBT. He also rejects numerous warrior saints. Not Orthodox as far as we’re concerned.

    • @mvj1153
      @mvj1153 Год назад

      @@charlesmaximus9161 Where can I check to see if what you are claiming is true?

    • @atomicsnowflake
      @atomicsnowflake Год назад +5

      @@mvj1153 It's rubbish. The poster is an 'orthobro' and doesn't understand Orthodox Christian theology. Fr Aldea is sound and extremely well educated and experienced.

  • @natalieabreu7276
    @natalieabreu7276 2 года назад +29

    I have listened to a million Christian speakers over the years and I can honestly say this monk has blown me away with his deep and profound understanding and explanation of prayer and Christ in us. Thank you for sharing this. No matter which denomination we stream from, I feel all Christians can go deeper in their walk with God by listening to this :-)

  • @P.Whitestrake
    @P.Whitestrake 3 года назад +11

    Met an Orthodox monk once. He's just like Fr. Seraphim here. Calm, generous, humble, very cautious about everything he's gonna say, friendly, discipline, & overall positive vibe.

  • @Ana-eb4qz
    @Ana-eb4qz 3 года назад +33

    Our monastics and monasteries are our sacred treasure. We are still alive through their prayers, and we must also pray for them to stay strong. 🇷🇴 ☦️
    God bless the angelic life!

  • @nightowl4206
    @nightowl4206 2 года назад +6

    I was Evangelical protestant in Russia but I became Orthodox Christian in America! Go figure!
    Thank God I found true Church of Christ, doesn't matter in what country or continent.. Thank you for this amazing interview! ☦🛐

  • @delbertclement2115
    @delbertclement2115 3 года назад +39

    Father Spyridon is an excellent monastic to interview as well!

  • @nething94
    @nething94 3 года назад +54

    God bless you all. Greetings from Serbia. IC XC ~ NI KA!

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +6

      God bless you too!

    • @anamariaaraya5060
      @anamariaaraya5060 3 года назад +4

      God bless Serbia. Greeting from a serbian orthodox from Switzerland.

    • @1985LISS
      @1985LISS 3 года назад +3

      God bless from a Greek American Orthodox girl in NY

  • @FaithEncouragedTV
    @FaithEncouragedTV 3 года назад +11

    Dear Fr. Seraphim, pray to God for us.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +2

      Amen

    • @mullmonastery
      @mullmonastery 3 года назад +4

      Dear Fr. Barnabas, may God bless all of us. Please remember me and the Monastery in your prayers.

    • @FaithEncouragedTV
      @FaithEncouragedTV 3 года назад +3

      @@mullmonastery Of course, dear father. May God watch between us.

  • @electricharps
    @electricharps 3 года назад +75

    This interview felt very different to many of your others about Orthodoxy, Austin. That's not to say I haven't also loved the others, but this conversation seemed to somehow get to the heart of Orthodoxy - no bells and whistles, no comparisons - just the heart. Fr. Seraphim's short description of how the monastery came to be was so moving.
    I've learned so much today, and I will definitely be rewatching the video to be able to dwell on more of the wisdom that was shared here. Thank you!

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +12

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It was nice to focus less on apologetics/our differences and just get to learn from him about following Jesus

    • @MrJMB122
      @MrJMB122 3 года назад +4

      @@GospelSimplicity What I love about the interview is just talking to him and his love of christ. You see the purpose of monks and nuns in the church. Theu give themselves to G-d so turn they can help us get closer to him.

  • @heatherlong1235
    @heatherlong1235 2 года назад +17

    The Lord Jesus has been so good to lead my husband and I to Orthodoxy within the last month. This interview was so touching, I couldn’t help but to cry. Lord have mercy on me a sinner.

  • @HermesSonofZeus
    @HermesSonofZeus 3 года назад +34

    How wonderful it is to listen to the mind of an Orthodox monk, the depth and the peacefulness.
    Austin, I can almost see the Greek yiayias and papous of previous generations squeezing your cheeks and calling you a 'good boy'. High praise, my friend. High praise. ;-)

  • @merecatholicity
    @merecatholicity 3 года назад +46

    What an incredible, humble, man of God.

  • @mariusmuresan8248
    @mariusmuresan8248 3 года назад +23

    "I look around in the world and I see the saints in the process of becoming"... Christ is in you Fr. Seraphim. Greetings from Romania, blessings from the homeland!

  • @ireneavramidis526
    @ireneavramidis526 2 года назад +7

    One thing I love about how you interview Austin is that you never interrupt the person that is been interview. You always let them finish what they are saying before asking another question. This never happens.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  2 года назад +2

      Thanks! It was something that bothered me in podcasts I listened to so I wanted to try to do it differently once I got the chance to interview people

  • @mpoimahao8684
    @mpoimahao8684 Год назад +4

    I am student in Georgia (the country) and am currently inquiring into Orthodoxy. I was listening to this interview during my bus ride home and had to keep the tears at bay the entire way. God bless Fr. Seraphim and may He continue to bless him with the Gift of humility and wisdom🌸❤️🙏!

  • @FearNoGrave
    @FearNoGrave 3 года назад +41

    Many years to Fr. Seraphim and Mull Monastery! God bless! I'm really enjoying all the Orthodox content lately.

  • @ArmwrestlingJoe
    @ArmwrestlingJoe 3 года назад +37

    I was raised Irish Catholic but transitioning to orthodoxy so Fr Aldea is like the best of both worlds for me haha

  • @anamariaaraya5060
    @anamariaaraya5060 3 года назад +18

    The wonderful logic of Orthodoxy comes so naturally through in this excellent interviiew. Thank you so much.

  • @elizabethgrace7796
    @elizabethgrace7796 3 года назад +34

    I would love to see you interview Abbot Tryphon. He is such an amazing monk and the way he talks about service and loving others when I have heard him speak is really inspirational.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +9

      Sounds like someone I’d enjoy!

    • @elizabethgrace7796
      @elizabethgrace7796 3 года назад +7

      @@GospelSimplicity You totally would from what I have gotten to know of you on your channel. :)

    • @monitawong1803
      @monitawong1803 3 года назад

      Very true.

  • @spirosun7163
    @spirosun7163 3 года назад +29

    As a blessed Greek Orthodox Christian who is relatively new to your channel, I really love your content. It is especially nice to see more Orthodox content. Keep up the good work, and God bless you! ☦️☦️☦️

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +2

      Welcome to the channel! Glad to have you here. God bless!

  • @verenice2656
    @verenice2656 3 года назад +22

    I'm Catholic and really enjoyed this conversation with Fr. Seraphim. God bless him and his vocation.

  • @visionunobstructed6178
    @visionunobstructed6178 3 года назад +38

    Austin, I have watched several of your videos and I have enjoyed all of them so far immensely. This however, is the best interview I have ever watched. I could listen to Fr. Seraphim for hours and never get bored. He is like a fountain of knowledge and holiness that you want to soak in everything possible. That you for your positive contribution to what is typically a hostile and unpleasant environment. Your work is a breath of fresh air!

  • @basemmwilliam
    @basemmwilliam 3 года назад +14

    This is sweeter than honey Austin! Fr Seraphim is man full of Grace and overflowing love of Christ but you also have the gift of listening and meekness. May God bless your ministry!

  • @jg7923
    @jg7923 3 года назад +33

    This was one of your best interviews.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +3

      Thank you so much!

    • @jg7923
      @jg7923 3 года назад +2

      @@GospelSimplicity You're welcome. I want to show you some more Orthodox Channels / Priests that might help you : FR. PANAYIOTIS PAPAGEORGIOU, Ph.D. and Trisagion Films ruclips.net/video/LNO29Q4ppXk/видео.html. Fr. David Smith ruclips.net/channel/UCS-09S_AEqBHebx1vDXM8RAvideos. And Fr. Seraphim ruclips.net/video/r4FaqRa1KFE/видео.html&feature=emb_title

  • @e.a.c.2175
    @e.a.c.2175 3 года назад +25

    I'm so glad you reached out to Fr.Seraphim ☦️ In a world where truth and love are relative, it's such a joy to see people seeking out the Truth in Love. Yet, as an Orthodox believer, I desire all to truly Taste and See God's Love in the blessed sacraments. God didn't come to save just our minds. He came to give us Sonship. Unto ages of ages. And that can't be discussed. It must be experienced. ☦️ Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory to Him forever!

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +3

      It was my pleasure! Hope you enjoy it

    • @e.a.c.2175
      @e.a.c.2175 3 года назад +1

      Theosis. Theosis. Theosis. God help me do that which is "most needful"!

  • @corina4966
    @corina4966 3 года назад +31

    Loved this video - Fr. Seraphim is great, I really appreciate his channel.
    An idea for an interview:
    Father Sava is an American banker who found his way to Oasa Monastery (in Romania) and became an orthodox monk more than 10 years ago. He lived at Mount Athos for a while and then, as directed by his spiritual father there, went to Romania. I think it would be great to learn how and why someone from the West converted to orthodoxy.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +4

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the recommendation!

    • @Orthodoxology
      @Orthodoxology Год назад

      @@GospelSimplicitycommenting to remind you of this great idea ♥️

  • @seraphim_pnw
    @seraphim_pnw 3 года назад +41

    I appreciate the channels of dialogue that are being opened up by your videos. May they do much good! I would love to see Abbot Tryphon on here.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +5

      Glad you're enjoying it! I'll see what I can do!

  • @clydesebastian2175
    @clydesebastian2175 3 года назад +5

    Thank you so much, Austin, for conducting this interview with Fr. Seraphim. I am a baptized Catholic raised a protestant who married a Catholic girl 44 years ago. We raised 4 children and found the Orthodox faith after our nest was empty primarily because we had been exposed to Greek food as young school teachers in Australia in the 1970's. I confess the Orthodox Clergy that I saw many years ago seemed too foreign to me and while I learned about Greek food I learned nothing about the Orthodox faith. Our Orthodox priest has encouraged us to visit monasteries and visit with the monastics. You opened the doors to a wonderful interview that revealed so much more of this faith I have been pursuing. God Bless You.

  • @Queezbo
    @Queezbo 3 года назад +16

    I learn something really important every time I listen to Fr. Seraphim. -- Discover who you are.

  • @triscat
    @triscat 3 года назад +42

    Beautiful interview, Austin. You have the rare gift of being able to honestly listen and honestly react in this kind of exchange. Fr. Seraphim's gentle nature is like honey to the seeking soul. May God bless you and may we all meet some day in Mull.

  • @LivingLambsVeganKitchen
    @LivingLambsVeganKitchen 3 года назад +36

    Fr. Seraphim is so sweet! ❤

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +18

      Absolutely LOVED talking with him. When the pandemic is over, I hope I can go see him

  • @menkirtibeb
    @menkirtibeb 3 года назад +10

    I am from Oriental orthodox faith. It was such an amazing and very insightful interview. May God bless us all and may the blessing of Father seraphim be with us

  • @ToniMilak
    @ToniMilak 3 года назад +22

    What a lovely interview! Really appreciate his heart

  • @AlexSaavy
    @AlexSaavy 3 года назад +27

    This has been one of the best interviews I’ve seen. Thank you both!

  • @mayasammane1878
    @mayasammane1878 3 года назад +24

    So thrilled to see this interview, Fr. Seraphim is so dear and a true vessel of Christ. Thank you for making this interview happen! Another wonderful Orthodox person you might enjoy is Fr. Stephen Freeman, he is a priest in the US and runs a blog called Glory to God for All Things (along with a podcast, Glory to God, on Ancient Faith Radio). I believe he spent his first 20 or so years as a Protestant-he provides wonderful insights on the Orthodox faith!

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +6

      That sounds like it would be a fun interview! Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @AAna_Stasiaa
    @AAna_Stasiaa 3 года назад +28

    I love that you are bringing on real Orthodox clergy and monastics! This is 100% the way to do it! I also see people recommending Jay Dyer. He is brilliant, knowledgeable yet very controversial. I would wait to interview him until you have more knowledge under your belt about Catholicism and Orthodoxy. He was more helpful when I was trying to really hone in on complex theological differences.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +13

      Thanks! Yeah, his tone doesn't quite match the rest of the channel. Perhaps one day, but not yet

    • @cuthbertsboots5733
      @cuthbertsboots5733 3 года назад +8

      Jay Dyer is a terrible representative for Orthodoxy. Please don't have him on.

    • @cuthbertsboots5733
      @cuthbertsboots5733 3 года назад +5

      Jonathan Pageau would be a much better choice.

    • @strugglingathome
      @strugglingathome 3 года назад +5

      Plus one for Pageau! Very charitable, more knowledgeable than he lets on, and always very interesting!

    • @nuzzi6620
      @nuzzi6620 3 года назад +2

      @@user-ji3mn5fu8q Dude, I always see you going off on Jay in your comments. You seem to have a real bone to pick with him. Maybe check out the log in your own eye before obsessing over every speck in his?

  • @iglesiaortodoxaenvivo3373
    @iglesiaortodoxaenvivo3373 3 года назад +16

    Yess, so happy for this video i really like father Seraphim, thak you for interviewing him

  • @ninodjuras
    @ninodjuras 3 года назад +10

    You are beautiful human Austin, just true truth seeker. Fr. Seraphim is truly something different and authentic, true Christ special forces here on earth ❤️

  • @evolvingerinb
    @evolvingerinb 3 года назад

    This has blessed me and others so much. What a wonderful exchange. By far my favorite interview to date. Excellent, excellent, excellent!

  • @crose7974
    @crose7974 3 года назад +6

    This is going to be a cool one! Can't wait!!

  • @innocentgreen1338
    @innocentgreen1338 3 года назад +29

    God bless you my dear ones!!! ❤️🙏☺️

  • @laceygreenwood
    @laceygreenwood 3 года назад

    We were truly blessed by this interview, too, and have shared it with several others. Thank you, and God bless you both.

  • @volnadr
    @volnadr Год назад

    Literally the best interview of all your series Austin!

  • @triscat
    @triscat 3 года назад +17

    Glory be to God! A beautiful Thanksgiving surprise. Fr. Seraphim has been a loving and guiding light to me and many of us EO's. Kindness personified. Truth exemplified. I dream of visiting Mull Monastery one day. So looking forward to this interview!

  • @777Justin
    @777Justin 3 года назад +54

    Fr. Spyridon Bailey is another good choice for monastics on the RUclipss.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +2

      Thanks!

    • @mamafortuin
      @mamafortuin 3 года назад +17

      Fr. Spyridon Bailey is an anchor of hope in this storm-tossed world! His voice and wisdom are soothing balm to my soul! ❤️🙏☦️🥰

    • @nikola9348
      @nikola9348 3 года назад +7

      Father Spyridon Bailey is great, but I don't believe he's a monastic. I might be wrong on that, but he serves a number of parishes in the UK and doesn't live in a monastery to my knowledge.

    • @777Justin
      @777Justin 3 года назад +5

      @@nikola9348 I think you might be right. He's listed on the ROCOR directory as: Priest of St Elisabeth’s Parish, Wallasey, England; also serving the new Mission Parish in Telford, England

    • @mamafortuin
      @mamafortuin 3 года назад +3

      @@nikola9348 perhaps he was a former monastic who now serves as a parish priest? Whatever the case may be, he is a true father of the Church who nourishes God’s people with the timeless wisdom and truth of Christ! 🙏☦️❤️

  • @J.B.1982
    @J.B.1982 2 года назад

    Fantastic interview. Greatly appreciated. I received a lot from it. Helping me to see and learn more about Orthodoxy. This continues to resonate within me deeper and deeper.
    God bless

  • @s.d.berquist6866
    @s.d.berquist6866 Год назад

    Thank you, Austin. I have watched this before but came back to it. Such life affirming and life-changing truth.

  • @bbcbridge2076
    @bbcbridge2076 3 года назад +20

    This is so cool because I love both your channels! Epic crossover! 🙏🏻✝️🕊⛪️

  • @Samuel-ge7im
    @Samuel-ge7im 3 года назад +3

    Nice video Austin, I’ve been super excited or this.

  • @Retiredinruraljapanvlog
    @Retiredinruraljapanvlog 5 месяцев назад

    I was so blessed by this chat.

  • @braveheart9236
    @braveheart9236 Год назад

    Spiritual gems and so much love, honesty and encouragement. I’m blessed again for having heard this discussion. Truly. Thank you both from the depth of my heart and soul. God bless you.

  • @F2222m
    @F2222m 3 года назад +14

    Austin is legitimately bringing Christians together. Love to see it. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +2

      Wow, thank you!

    • @RonPaulPeace
      @RonPaulPeace 3 года назад +1

      @@GospelSimplicity No, no. Thank YOU!

    • @MB-sb5vh
      @MB-sb5vh 3 года назад

      I hope this is a pattern for the future!!!
      Christians uniting together.....both of you are such a blessing🙂.

  • @davidwatson9064
    @davidwatson9064 3 года назад +7

    This was truly a beautiful blessing. So encouraging and enlightening to my faith.

  • @alexpeace7603
    @alexpeace7603 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations, Gospel Simplicity,. One of the deepest spiritual interviews you've had so far, especially regarding prayer and understanding yourself. Did not want the interview to end.

  • @Adrianus1066
    @Adrianus1066 3 года назад +1

    Love this interview. It gave a lot of new insights. Thank you both and God bless you

  • @renep.1435
    @renep.1435 3 года назад +4

    This is so so beautiful. Thank you Austin and Fr. Seraphim!

  • @MarcelBal15
    @MarcelBal15 3 года назад +3

    I am really loving watching Mull Monastery's videos

  • @ShawnReidyKofC
    @ShawnReidyKofC 3 года назад +2

    This was a good interview Austin. I have enjoyed following you on your journey to learn about other faith traditions. I am learning things too. Keep it up.

  • @suziukanovic42
    @suziukanovic42 3 года назад +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. It was so full of humble wisdom and quite moving as well. Thank you, keep up the good work. 🙏🏼

  • @minketheodora
    @minketheodora 3 года назад +10

    Such a precious conversation in His presence,. You are both a great gift to this world, : Christ in you, the hope of Glory! Thank you!

  • @grahamwilliams8871
    @grahamwilliams8871 3 года назад +17

    Well done Austin for getting an interview with Seraphim. I'm really looking forward to it!

  • @alexanderhaddad7493
    @alexanderhaddad7493 3 года назад +2

    Really looking forward to this one!!

  • @alexpeace7603
    @alexpeace7603 3 года назад +2

    I'd sit down at Seraphim's feet to listen to him all day - he is such a simple, humble man with deep spiritual experience.

  • @sayyesbibi
    @sayyesbibi 3 года назад +4

    Wow..such a powerful talk, I got tears... Thank you and God Bless you all!

  • @mattbellacotti
    @mattbellacotti 3 года назад +21

    Wonderful stuff Austin! Keep this up, you’re doing great and again it’s refreshing to se how fair and amiable you’ve been to us Orthodox. God bless you, you’re in mine and my wife’s prayers.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for your prayers as well! God bless you both

  • @nathanmelton827
    @nathanmelton827 3 года назад +4

    This is Orthodoxy. This is The Church. Christ in in our midst and ever shall be. Glory to God for all things, especially leading me to His Holy Orthodox Church.

  • @whitneykeller4459
    @whitneykeller4459 3 года назад +2

    Love Fr. Seraphim. I've been watching his videos and listening to his podcasts for several years, and now I am introduced to you! Looking forward to exploring your channel!

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад

      He's wonderful. Welcome to the channel! Glad to have you here. God bless!

  • @melissadifini2190
    @melissadifini2190 3 года назад +9

    I am blessed by listening to this interview .

  • @javierluyanda8283
    @javierluyanda8283 3 года назад +13

    This video was so incredibly deep , I wish I would of been writing notes ! Truly incredible, May God continue to bless your channel Austin

  • @rolandtoth-lormann8381
    @rolandtoth-lormann8381 Год назад

    Wow. This video is the hit!! The best on youtube if you wanna hear teaching about the Truth. About Jesus. About the Way. Great work both of you brothers! Thanks for uploading

  • @christosmythos
    @christosmythos 3 года назад +2

    just beautiful and humbling interview. thank you

  • @aliecoop
    @aliecoop 3 года назад +4

    Enjoyed this so much! Thank you, Austin, for your genuine inquiry and wonderful interview. I always love Fr Seraphim’s teachings.

  • @dankovalak287
    @dankovalak287 3 года назад +5

    Thank you Austin. You have such a warm way of talking to people. May God bless Your ministry.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад

      It’s my pleasure! Thank you so much

    • @dankovalak287
      @dankovalak287 3 года назад

      I am an Orthodox Deacon from the Cleveland area. I know Fr. John from Chicago well. Your bringing to light the similarities between Christians is very well done.

  • @wilts43
    @wilts43 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Austin. Another beautiful video.

  • @JamieEHILLS
    @JamieEHILLS 3 года назад +1

    This is one of my favourite interviews ever, thank you both very much. I feel I am beginning to realise who I have always been.

  • @maxinehall572
    @maxinehall572 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for bringing this interview to us. Father Seraphim is so warm and deep and thought provoking. Lord God please help me to attain the image you intended me to be. 🙏🏻

  • @fathercyprian
    @fathercyprian 3 года назад +6

    Thank you so very much for this, Austin. I have followed your channel for a few months now and have been richly blessed by your travels, the insights of a number of your guests, and your gentleness of spirit. Fr Seraphim is doing a great work here in the UK, and I also follow him for spiritual nourishment. So this conversation between you and him was truly a blessing to watch.

    • @GospelSimplicity
      @GospelSimplicity  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel

  • @Johnnythekid20
    @Johnnythekid20 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for this interview. Many blessings!

  • @justinquarless4507
    @justinquarless4507 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you for connecting with and giving me the opportunity to experience his pious sincerity.....blessings and best wishes to you and him .

  • @mhpupacios
    @mhpupacios 3 года назад +4

    Loved this - I follow Father Seraphim already and he exemplifies God’s unconditional love for all us no matter how sinful we are. He has a way of knowing what is weighing on my Soul and I always feel he is speaking only to me . God bless Father Seraphim always and his Monastic Community on Mull . Thank you for sharing 🙏❤️

  • @MrIoanparaschiv
    @MrIoanparaschiv 3 года назад +3

    Thank you Austin for taking this initiative and interview Father Seraphim from Mull Monastery. Thank you both for taking 55 min from your own precious time, and for sharing this great interview on this YT channel. God bless you !

  • @NB-cm4wy
    @NB-cm4wy 2 месяца назад

    I have recently come across your channel, and I absolutely love your interviews with so many great guests like Fr. Seraphim. I have learned a lot. May God grant you many blessed years, and may He keep blessing the rest of your walk with Him

  • @reamus9102
    @reamus9102 3 года назад +1

    Wow Austin. You are such a fantastic interviewer, in every way! You ask the perfect questions and listen in such a respectful way you can tell your guests really enjoy talking to you. Keep up the good work! And God bless you 🙏

  • @victorinam4106
    @victorinam4106 3 года назад +3

    Multumim Austin pentru interviul frumos si folositor .Parintele Serafim reuseste sa ne atinga de fiecare data sufletul!Imbratisari in Hristos ,din România🤗🦋🙏

  • @edwinkubena9944
    @edwinkubena9944 3 года назад +13

    Read The Way Of The Pilgrim
    It changed my life
    Wicked Woeful Weak and Wretched Sinner That I am Lord
    Help me to overcome

  • @constancedemmas423
    @constancedemmas423 3 года назад +1

    Well done. Thanks so much. I am orthodox and have been watching and benefiting from Fr Seraphim’s videos for a couple of months .. I learned so much / even more about him today and from him with your very good interview . Thanks 🙏

  • @ThisCharmingBat
    @ThisCharmingBat 3 года назад

    Beautiful interview