From Protestant to Orthodox - Robyn Riley / Jay Dyer
In a lively conversation, Jay Dyer and Robyn Riley explore her spiritual journey from a conservative Anglican upbringing through various Eastern religions and New Age beliefs, ultimately leading her back to Christianity and the Orthodox faith. Robyn reflects on her past experiences with hedonism and disillusionment, emphasizing her struggles with faith and the transition between Christian denominations. Throughout the dialogue, they discuss her positive transformation through Orthodox practices, such as daily forgiveness rituals, while Dyer provides commentary on broader themes of spirituality with his characteristic humor. Their engaging exchange touches on personal growth, the significance of baptism, and the role of love and charity in Christianity, all framed within a lighthearted atmosphere.
Chain 6 steps
- Robyn Riley: Robyn shares her past experiences with various religions.“Now, you had me on about a year ago and we had a great chat. Thank you so much for that.”
- Jay Dyer: Jordan Peterson challenges relativism and promotes seeking truth“Jordan Peterson kind of snaps people out of the idea that there's no objectivity”
- Robyn Riley: Her experiences with Baptist worship felt inadequate due to the absence of communion and a disconnect with the worship style.“the way that they conducted their worship felt wrong instinctually like there was no communion on Sunday”
- Jay Dyer: He inquires about the differences in worship practices and their impact on Robyn’s spiritual journey.“did you have that kind of Protestant hang up or did it all just come pretty naturally?”
- Robyn Riley: Daily forgiveness rituals are important for maintaining good relationships.“at the end of every single day you should ask each other for forgiveness”
Subjects
10Jay Dyer engages with Robyn Riley, who shares her journey from a conservative Anglican upbringing to exploring Eastern religions.
Jay Dyer engages with Robyn on her views about Anglicanism, particularly how some Anglican churches are perceived to be progressive.
Jay Dyer notes that many people, after experiencing new age beliefs, find insight in Jordan Peterson's ideas, which can challenge the notion that everything is relative and promote a search for truth.
Robyn talks about being influenced by Osho's teachings and reflects on a specific unsettling meditation experience with his book.
Jay Dyer mentions Billy Graham as a significant figure in evangelicalism, tying him to CIA operations during the Cold War.
Jay engages Robyn about her conversion to Orthodoxy and the experiences that followed.
Robyn reflects on her New Age phase, mentioning practices like meditation and yoga.
Jay Dyer discusses the intimidating nature of transitioning to Catholicism and how some view the Pope and the church's infallibility problematically.
Jay acknowledges the significance of Saint Bridget in Robyn's faith journey.
Robyn shares her experience with Zen Buddhism during her travels in South Korea.