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In this episode of Searchers of the Lost, we journey into one of the most profound and beautiful teachings of the early Church: Theosis, or deification. What does it mean to “become gods by grace”? How do the Eastern and Western traditions understand this mystery of union with God?

Drawing from the writings of the Church Fathers, the Desert Ascetics, and both Orthodox and Catholic theology, we explore how Theosis is not a fringe idea, but the very purpose of our existence. This is not moral improvement or self-help — it is transformation by divine love, through the sacraments, prayer, and a life of repentance.

Whether you're Catholic or Orthodox, cradle or convert, this episode invites you to rediscover the ancient Christian path of transfiguration. Join us as we search not just for knowledge, but for holiness — to become, as St. Athanasius said, “what Christ is by nature, by grace.”

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