Orthodoxy

Mar 12 2025 179 ep. 85 mins 6
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A podcast where Andy Schmitt talks with theologians, authors, and reporters about Orthodox Christian belief and its connection to godly living in every aspect of ones life.

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#136 // Eric Kaufmann | Is It Possible To Reform Western Institutions?

Mar 12 2025 77 mins  
In this episode I got to talk with Eric Kaufmann. Eric is a professor at the University of Buckingham in Buckingham, England. He was previously a professor for over 20 years at Birbeck, University of London where his job and livelihood was attacked by the woke mob. We talked about this in our conversation. We also discussed why so many Americans (and Westerners more broadly) don’

NSA Sex Chats And Theological Gaslighting

Feb 27 2025 63 mins  
In this episode, I discuss a new report from City Journal in which they obtained chat logs from within the NSA that are filled with sexual immorality and transgender ideology. I connect this to the church in America and organizations like Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition gaslighting people into ignoring the greatest political and moral problems of our time. I hope you en

#135 // Larry Sanger | How The Co-Founder Of Wikipedia Became A Christian

Feb 20 2025 106 mins  
In this episode, I talked with Larry Sanger. Larry is the co-founder of Wikipedia and received his PhD in Philosophy from Ohio State University. We discussed his conversion to Christianity, and more specifically, how the Bible brought him to a deeper understanding of the truth and Jesus Christ. We talked about how, in his younger days, he found the philosopher, Ayn Rand, and her ob

#134 // Leah Savas | Is IVF Immoral?

Feb 17 2025 91 mins  
In this episode, I talked with Leah Savas about new abortion legislation around the country, IVF and if it’s immoral, and Lila Rose debating 25 pro-abortion activists. We discussed the way in which Democrats and liberals twist language in the law to push their agenda and if Lila Rose’s tactics in debating pro-abortionists were actually persuasive. Leah Savas is a reporter at W

Is Catholicism Conservative?

Feb 04 2025 51 mins  
In this episode, I respond to a question from an earlier video related to Catholic doctrine, Conservatism, and Protestantism. I talk about the difference between Tradition and Conservatism and how true Conservatism leads to confessional Protestantism. I hope you enjoy!

#133 // Dr. Vern Poythress | Making Sense Of Man

Jan 31 2025 132 mins  
In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Vern Poythress about his new book, Making Sense of Man. Vern is a distinguished professor of New Testament, biblical interpretation, and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He received his PhD from Harvard University, his M.Div and ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, his M.Litt from Cambridge University, and his Th

#132 // Tim Mahoney | The Historical Truth Of The Exodus, Waiting On God's Timing, The American Miracle, And Why We Need Heroes

Jan 22 2025 105 mins  
In this episode, I got to talk with Tim Mahoney. Tim is the owner of Mahoney Media, Thinking Man Films, and Heroic Pictures. He is the director and producer of many movies including one of the most famous Christian documentaries, Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus. He is also the producer of a documentary coming out this Spring called The American Miracle. Tim and I discussed why he

#131 // Brian DeVries | What Is The Mission Of The Church?

Jan 17 2025 72 mins  
In this episode I talked with Brian DeVries. Brian is the president of Mukhanyo Theological College in South Africa and adjunct professor of missiology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been a part of several church plants and is a pastor at Grace Reformed Church in Pretoria. In our conversation we discussed his new book, You Will Be My Witnesses. In this book, Bria

Why The Catholic - Protestant Divide Is Important (A Follow Up To The Last Podcast)

Jan 11 2025 61 mins  
In this episode I give a more in depth argument against Gavin Ortlunds claims about Catholics and Protestants. All of the sources are below. I hope you enjoy! Books Mentioned/Recommendations: Christianity and Liberalism - J. Greham Machen How Should We Then Live? - Francis Schaeffer The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self - Carl Trueman Philosophical Definitions: Liberali

Why Gavin Ortlund Is Wrong About Catholics

Jan 05 2025 62 mins  
In this episode, I respond to a recent video made by Gavin Ortlund called, “Are Catholics Christians? Why Protestants Can Say YES”. Gavin argues that early Reformation theologians like Martin Luther and John Calvin both believed that Catholics are saved. He also makes a postmodern argument for church unity. In my response, I cover John Calvin’s actual thoughts on whether Cat