Brad Jersak / He Searched Until He Found Them

[@marklnicholson]

I loved Brad's explanation of why he joined the Orthodox church. I can relate to needing something for my nervous system. I loved this talk in that it pointed to that even when we have a great revelation of the gospel, we can pass through very difficult times. It's almost like the more God teaches us of his love, the more we're put into situations where we have to trust in it alone and completely. I guess that's how faith grows. And I loved Brad's statement about what he feels about the head of the Orthodox church in Russia.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Loved the authentic way Brad shared about the highs and lows. Amen to a love that answers every question that aches in the heart of humanity.

[@Joeyk57030]

Love Brad, love this podcast, keep being faithful these conversations are a blessing 🙏

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Thanks for listening - we love Brad, too!

[@mileswebster7651]

Great conversation gents! Thank you 🫡

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Thanks, loved this conversation!

[@robincourtney9459]

It is sooooooo nice to actually SEE your guest!!! Thank you!! I wish you always would show the video.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Ha, yep, it's WAY better :)

[@MariaDuinkerken-Kraster]

I am 61 and going the same journey, with the big question: who speaks the truth about the gospel, and when I listen to you a feeling of hope rises up in me!!!

[@MsLettucelady]

It's amazing how many are speaking up. I appreciate this podcast so much. It helps with the lonliness of 'deconstructing '. Damon Thompson, Baxter Krueger, Eric Gilmour, Chris Garcia are some others who are talking about the gospel without penal substitution atonement theory at the crux of the matter.

[@peterneukamp1884]

Just one great, deep, loving, honest, joyful and authentic conversation of two brothers mutually cherishing and respecting one another. Thank you Brad, thank you Jason for this absolutely enriching program by sharing your hearts and minds!! I just loved it. with LOVE from Germany

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Thanks, Peter ❤ Loved connecting with Brad this way. He's a deep well and a generous and kind fella.

[@ralphstarling6707]

Love this!

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Me too! Thanks :)

[@joolivia]

My goodness you’ve done it again! Another outrageously good episode! I love Brad so much! ❤

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

I love him too! It was so good to connect - next time we'll make sure Derek is there :)

[@jasonegeland1446]

Loved this conversation! Awesome to see Brad join you! Thank you, Jason! You bring a lot of love to the table in sharing the greatness of God! I pray and hope that more will come to the confidence and realization of the truth as we have!

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Yes and amen!! Thanks for the encouraging words :)

[@CRN2412]

Thank you for pouring your heart out to show us where to find healing ❤

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

So thankful for Brad!

[@MsLettucelady]

Thank you for stopping the incessant incidental music during the interview.

[@philiptaylor1762]

Piggybacking on Brad’s observation of hearing of God’s mercy during the liturgy: you also hear repeatedly God as “THE lover of mankind”

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Beautiful!

[@racheladkins6060]

I love Brads passion, and the f bomb is right on. I prefer the word “Dark Night of The Soul “. Maybe that’s why Batman is speaks to me in a weird way.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

I'm all in on The Dark Night! pretty much anything Christopher Nolan :)

[@theconcierge3387]

So enjoy this podcast but I wish the guest would be able to share more. I find Jason monopolizes the conversation.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Man, sorry about that. I loved talking with Brad and sharing my journey, as well as hearing his. He sure is a generous and brilliant fella. I can understand why you would rather hear more from him :)

[@carlaromero8159]

Bahahah! Yesss! Thanks for making this easy for me to understand. 😂 🤓

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Awesome! Loved talking with Brad, so thankful for him!

[@poleviatia5372]

What is crazy to me is , People are searching for peace, comfort, and luxury in a warzone. From the time of the fall onwards every person born was and is born into a real warzone. To understand this is to understand unanswered prayers.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

It's a warzone for sure! Thankful for those days I experience peace even in the midst of the mess.

[@mikefranliv]

I prefer the terms reformation and renewal and reconstruction to deconstruction its like Nehemiah rebuilt the wall I’m sure it was an improvement on the old wall, having rebuilt a wall recently that included a door

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Haha, I agree. I like "restoration."

[@ranger-uw3gw]

Trust is my through-line?

[@robbchristopher158]

Well im back from believing in just hopeful universal reconciliation to universal reconciliation and this time there is no turning back.✝️☦️❤️‍🔥💖✨🧎🏽🔔📿🙌🏽

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

It's the Jesus I know :)

[@jeremyhagy]

Off topic . . .I love the music that's playing in the intro & behind the "monologue," is there anywhere to download that?

[@deborahsmith5181]

Deconstruction is a trigger word for me as I m listening to my grands deconstruct from Christianity and away from God into paganism 😭

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

I understand the discomfort with that word. Years ago, I decided to embrace it and love those who resonated with it. I have taken a relational approach. Instead of defending God, I endeavor to reveal the love of Jesus, trusting that it's the kindness of God that leads to repentance :) Praying grace and kindness for your grands!

[@nickmorgan8434]

​@JasonClarkIS-youtube Brother does repentance mean that you have changed your mind from unbelif to belief?

[@jcismyall]

ABBA’s not offended by our f bombs 😂❤️

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Agreed :)

[@MysticMaverick3527]

52:57 I love Brad Jersak, but I never expected him to say that lol I appreciate his passion and transparency as a human

[@deborahsmith5181]

And what is taco spirit?

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

Haha, just playing around :)

[@IAMFISH92]

I really appreciate Brad talking about the beauty of Orthodoxy. But I just have to say, the open theological and inclusive language he uses to describe the orthodox teaching is simply not patristic, nor is it true to the attitude or opinions of the contemporary saints of the church. I ended up leaving Orthodoxy because of what it officially teaches about the “heterodox”. Make no mistake, “orthodox” Orthodoxy is just as hardlined and radical as any fundamentalist evangelical. Only in Orthodoxy, to believe the things that Brad does automatically puts you outside communion with the church. It doesn’t matter what your priest says. Read the 7th ecumenical council and the acts regarding icon veneration and those who refuse to do it. Read the confession of Dositheus. Read Sts. Paisios, Porphyrios, Iakovos, Joseph the Hesychast, Nektarios, Sophrony etc. on there beliefs about Catholics and Protestants… I WISH what Bradley said about the Orthodox Church were true. And while I’ve met some people IRL who act as if Orthodoxy is as open as Brad says, it simply doesn’t exist dogmatically in the church.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

I imagine Brad would agree with much of your assessment. At the end of this conversation, he critiques the orthodox leadership on a specific subject. I think you can find fundamentalism everywhere. But I agree; I appreciate Brad's open and relational approach to the Church.

[@IAMFISH92]

@@JasonClarkIS-youtube Very true. I just wanted to post a comment to create as clear a picture as possible. Many people are mistakenly looking at conversion to orthodoxy because they’ve only been exposed to some sort of idealized version of it being presented by pop apologists etc. They see it as an escape from crazy evangelicalism. They ain’t gonna find an escape from it in Orthodoxy. I was happy to hear Brad offer criticism where it’s due. But simply put, much more could be said than what he had time to say. Orthodoxy is VERY strict and extremely works orientated. There’s just no other way around it. I suppose if a person can be in that system and simply not follow it then kudos to them. But to truly adhere to Orthodoxy is to accept her teachings. And her teachings, unfortunately, largely do not comport with the beautiful stuff you guys share in this podcast. Nor does what they teach comport with much of scripture. You’re whole show is based around an inclusive and loving God who wants all of us to be saved and United with Him for all eternity. Amen to that! Ok, now contrast that notion to the canon of repentance to the Theotokos and tell me if it describes the loving God you guys talk about every episode. Read the confession of Dositheus and tell me if what is said about Catholics and Protestants is an emulation of a loving and inclusive God. It’s not just that there are “fundamentalists” in every tradition of Christianity. The fundamentalist stuff in Orthodoxy IS ORTHODOXY. That’s the point. The official teachings of the church are extremely sectarian, and not at all inclusive. Sorry if I’m beating a dead horse, but it’s Imperative people know this stuff before getting potentially sucked into anything.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

@@IAMFISH92 , thanks for sharing and further clarifying. Because I am relational in all things (focused on a self-giving, other-centered, all-inclusive love that restores all things), I am comfortable finding the beauty in most Christian traditions. I am not Orthodox and I couldn't make those shoes fit. But I can find things about them to compliment, haha. "The fundamentalist stuff in Orthodoxy IS ORTHODOXY. That’s the point." That's helpful- I appreciate it!

[@IAMFISH92]

@@JasonClarkIS-youtube Thanks for all you guys do!

[@kathyc139]

I really wanted to hear this but couldn't get past the political comments of Brad Jersak. Since I am aware of the propaganda being fed on all fronts, I hoped it would be kept out of this. It's really hard to see God's love and hear anyone in politics called the antichrist.

[@JasonClarkIS-youtube]

I can understand the distaste for anything that smacks political. I appreciate Brad's passion, and even if I were to disagree, I appreciate different perspectives. The discomfort I may feel with someone who may have differing views from me is an opportunity to seek understanding. Thanks for the feedback, Kathy. Praying grace and wonder over you tonight!