For years I assumed the choice was simple: Catholicism or Protestantism. But the deeper I looked, the more I realized there is an entire world of high church Christianity that most people never hear about.

In this conversation, I'm joined by Austin from  @GospelSimplicity   to explore Anglicanism, Episcopalianism, Lutheranism, Orthodoxy, liturgy, tradition, deconstruction, and what options exist for people who are reevaluating Catholicism but still want to take Christianity seriously.

We discuss why young Christians are rediscovering tradition, the appeal of high church worship, the differences between Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches, and practical advice for anyone trying to find a spiritual home after deconstruction.

00:00 Austin’s Faith Journey
02:50 Why Episcopalian And Not Catholic
06:27 Discovering Protestant Breadth
10:42 Protestant Label Explained
13:46 Why Gen Z Loves Tradition
19:31 High Church Protestant Map
28:00 Are Teachings Simpler
31:21 Anglican Openness to Doctrine
32:24 Brittle Faith and Flexibility
33:39 Episcopal vs Anglican Explained
35:53 Anglican Labels in America
38:40 Why People Convert to Orthodoxy
41:55 Orthodox Diversity and Trends
44:04 Advice for Deconstructing Catholics
49:20 Finding a Church Without Paralysis
54:03 Praying While Spiritually Homeless

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