Recorded live at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco’s Clergy-Laity Assembly, this episode of the Parish Life Podcast explores the heart of Orthodox evangelism through three powerful stories of conversion and renewal. From searching souls to parish communities that welcome them with love, this conversation reveals how the Church’s witness is lived — not in arguments, but in beauty, compassion, and authentic encounter.

Why does the Orthodox Church seem to attract waves of young men—the so-called “Orthobros”—while far fewer women are making the same journey? In this episode of The Parish Life Podcast, Hannah, Erin, and Olivia share their personal stories of faith, belonging, and community as women in Orthodoxy. Together, they reflect on the cultural dynamics behind the “Orthobro" trend, the absence of an “Orthogal” counterpart, and what this reveals about the challenges and opportunities for women in the Church today. Their conversation highlights the deeper call to belong, believe, and become, offering honest perspectives on the struggles and the beauty of finding authentic community and a true place to belong in Parish Life.

In this first episode of The Parish Life Podcast, Nolan and Hannah are joined by Asa and Olivia Walker, a newly married couple who successfully navigated the complex journey of dating, engagement, and marriage while simultaneously discerning Asa's eventual reception into the Orthodox Church. Listen in as they share the challenges they faced along the way and the beautiful lessons they learned.