Rev. Fr. George (Rajiv) Hatcher is the Assistant Vicar of St. Gregorios Orthodox Church Spokane, Washington--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An official podcast of the Diocese of South-West America.This channel shares conversations, reflections, and teachings from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The purpose of the podcast is not only to help the faithful grow in their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, remain rooted in the apostolic tradition, and stay connected to the life of the Church, but also to be a witness to Christ in the world. We seek to spread the Gospel beyond the Church walls, inviting others to encounter the ancient faith, while encouraging the faithful to live out and share Orthodoxy in their daily lives.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Find all links here: linktr.ee/divineascent.orthodoxy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapters
0:00:00 Intro & Prayer
0:00:45 Uniqueness of St. Gregorios Spokane
0:02:32 Father's Background and Calling to Priesthood
0:09:30 Mission in Ecuador
0:13:45 Orthodox Understanding of Evangelism
0:15:28 Success in Evangelism
0:19:53 Converting or Showing Love?
0:22:54 Mathew 28
0:26:44 Spiritual Orphanhood
29:54 Works Alone Not Enough
0:37:48 Role of Divine Liturgy in Evangelism
0:55:19 Evangelism in School and Workplace
01:11:59 How To Not Be Pushy
01:15:03 Obstacles that Hinder Evangelism
01:34:40 How Parishioners Can Be Welcoming
01:47:49 Role of Social Media in Evangelism
01:53:00 Advice to Your Younger Self for Evangelism
01:57:19 Outro & Prayer
