What happens whenfaith, culture, and tradition collide with the gospel of grace?
In thiscompelling episode of Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy, Spero Katos shares hisremarkable journey from growing up Greek Orthodox in Melbourne to becoming alifelong evangelical Christian and passionate evangelist among Greekcommunities in Australia.
Raised in atraditional Orthodox household, Spiro reflects honestly on his earlyexperiences with church, culture, icons, and identity—and the moment everythingchanged when he encountered the Bible as a child. Converted at just seven yearsold through an evangelical Sunday school, Spiro recounts the challenges, familytensions, and cultural opposition he faced after embracing Christ by faithalone.
This conversationexplores:
• The deepconnection between Greek identity and Eastern Orthodoxy
• Why traditionand culture often outweigh theology for Orthodox believers
• The role ofScripture (especially the New Testament in Greek) in conversion
• Familyopposition, accusations of betrayal, and social pressure
• EvangelisingOrthodox people with clarity, compassion, and patience
• Why Australiahas been uniquely fertile ground for Greek evangelical ministry
• How to lovinglypoint Orthodox friends to the Gospel of Mark and the Bible
Spiro alsoreflects on decades of gospel outreach through churches, one‑to‑oneevangelism, New Testament distribution, and Greek Christian television ministryacross Melbourne and Geelong.
If you want tobetter understand Eastern Orthodoxy, reach Orthodox friends with the gospel, orbe encouraged by a faithful Christian testimony, this interview will strengthenand equip you.
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00:00Introduction: Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy
01:45 QuestioningOrthodox Tradition & Kissing Icons
03:33 From GreekOrthodox to Evangelical Faith
09:30 FamilyBacklash: Refusing to Kiss Icons
11:11 An OrthodoxMother Discovers the True Gospel
14:44 The Call toEvangelise the Greek Orthodox Community
18:46 WhyOrthodox Migrants are Turning to Christ
21:14 Is GreekCulture the Biggest Barrier to Faith?
25:59 The #1Challenge When Evangelising Orthodox Believers
30:01 TheStumbling Block: Grace vs. Orthodox Tradition
31:03 PracticalTips: Sharing the Gospel with Orthodox Friends
34:13 A LifelongMission: Faithful to the Gospel to the End
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