Episode 19 —

"When I read the Book of Acts, am I seeing the world of the Apostles—or am I seeing my own?"

In this episode, we take a very simplified look at the Divine Liturgy and answer a common question: Why does Orthodox worship look so different from most modern Christian services?

We begin with a surprising claim: everybody has a liturgy. Whether it's a megachurch service, a basketball game, or the Divine Liturgy itself, repeated practices shape what we love and what we believe.

From there, we explore the central claim of Orthodox worship: heaven and earth meet in Christ.

Using Hebrews 12:22-24 as our guide, we examine why Orthodox Christians believe worship is participation in heavenly worship, why reverence matters, why incense, icons, and chanting remain part of Christian worship, and why the Divine Liturgy i ...