The Middle East, Military & Eastern Orthodoxy -Clyde & Jay Dyer

Clyde is a recent convert to Orthodoxy

“Clyde's with us, you've probably seen Clyde all over Instagram, he's a recent convert to Orthodoxy”

Discussing the effects of COVID-19 on military responses and mandates

“There was a lot of controversy over making military people Take all the experimental gene therapies”

COVID-19 had a negative effect on Orthodox church attendance and conversions

“I think it was a net negative”

He was raised in a Calvinistic Protestant context with a strong emphasis on mission work and a limited understanding of other Christian traditions.

“I was raised on All the Calvinistic doctrine And theology Predestination”

His military experience did not further radicalize him but provided depth of understanding about government operations.

“I wasn't Directly involved in it I was around it”

He critiques Christian Zionism after recognizing its prevalence in his upbringing.

“That notion Of Christian Zionism Was ubiquitous In my upbringing”

Questions about the theological implications of reform theology regarding Israel and the church lead to skepticism about Christian Zionism.

“the covenant Right is fulfilled And then you have Essentially a divorce Of God with flesh Israel”

America's relationship with Saudi Arabia is complex and questionable due to its support of terrorism.

“are we so attached To Saudi Arabia If Saudi Arabia Is like a huge funder Of so -called terrorism”

American military involvement in the Middle East serves multiple interests beyond just supporting Israel.

“it's multiple It's not just”

The U.S. does not engage in the Middle East solely to protect American citizens but for corporate and strategic benefits.

“we're not Involved in any of that To help the American people For defense”

Problems such as Hamas are created to justify military interventions in the Middle East.

“They funded Hamas All the way back to”

Meeting a Palestinian Christian highlights the importance of personal narratives in understanding the conflict.

“I'm a Palestinian Christian I've lived Here my Whole life”

Clyde discusses his journey to exploring Eastern Orthodoxy influenced by his visit to the Holy Land.

“So long Story short The reason I started Converting Is because you know I was Protestant Raised Protestant And then I go to The holy Land Where Christianity Started”

Clyde shares his experiences with local families in the West Bank and their hospitality despite their hardships.

“I saw The Bulldozers And The Cranes Driving Through Different Towns So They're Living In Squalor And Have Like Nothing Yet The Fruits Of The Spirit Coming Off These People Is So Rich And Profound That It Made Me Want To Look Deeper Into What They Had”

Clyde contrasts his Protestant upbringing with Orthodox traditions observed in the Holy Land.

“this Is where It started 2000 Years Ago So there's Got to Be Something To it”

Jay comments on Clyde's unique conversion experience as it contrasts with common experiences.

“your Convert It seems Like your Conversion Was like This is Really unique Because most People don't Convert Like”

Clyde is focusing on Orthodox content and filmmaking.

“I mean, and so lately your content is moved towards doing a...”

The Eucharist requires a priesthood for proper practice.

“They couldn't have the Eucharist with two or three at a house here because they had to have the priesthood.”

Clyde has a project to trace Christ's steps in the Holy Lands.

“I want to do a series where I trace the steps of Christ's life from Bethlehem to Golgotha.”