Public Witness: Speaking With Fr. Calvin Robinson

[@Den-jq3ck]

Calvin is a breath of fresh air, may many more here in Britain hear him speak. God bless him and keep him 🙏

[@E.OrthodoxMHNIN]

Pleasantly surprised to see him with Father Josiah, he’s a good and honest man and seems to have a genuine and true heart.

[@hautecouture2228]

Hi is a zionist agent serving in the fake Church of England. Surprised that this Orthodox priest had him on the show. Hope he is not corrupt as well

[@cherylanne4390]

Fr. Calvin Robinson is the person that led me back to God. He is absolutely right that it is okay for preachers to stay protected within the church walls but it is better to go out and spread the message. He is definitely that preacher, most treasured for his brave heart. As the saying goes: Ships in the harbour are safe, but that is not what ships are built for. God bless you Fr. Robinson 🙏

[@grant-grainer]

I had to respond to your comment. I to got interested again in the Church because of Fr Calvin. I remember watching him talk on TV before he was ordained & been watching him ever since.

[@archimandritegregory7730]

Lets get Fr. Calvin into the Orthodox Church.

[@geoffmackey4671]

I always enjoy Calvin's videos and interviews. One of his gifts his his ability to reach beyond denominations and appeal to both the Protestant and Catholic and Orthodox Christians.

[@rigavitch]

100%

[@valerieprice1745]

I'm glad to see Fr. Calvin Robinson still speaking out for Christ.

[@juniperrelease4441]

This is a Christlike example of righteous ecumenism. Bless.

[@emmetzet]

Father Calvin has the coolest English accent I've ever heard!

[@clivejungle6999]

One of the truest representations of good traditional Englishness. A dying breed unfortunately.

[@33legion]

Agreed

[@FoodFreedomUSA]

He’s upper class

[@believer8793]

Just hearing these great men of God brings me strong conviction of my sin… Lord Jesus have mercy in me a great sinner

[@ukaszwierzbicki7133]

Man of Christ, in Truth, allways find a right way of conversation. Greetings from Poland. Ave Maria!

[@anna.iakobidze]

The way I listened to Father Calvin public words last year. And seeing him here in my beloved Orthodox Christian channel with Father Josiah :) wow happy happy

[@paulwells4372]

Do you believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God? Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Now Jesus does not mean no one may refer to a parent as "father." He is specifically addressing the practice of referring to religious leaders and mentors as "father" in any formal or official sense. What's forbidden is an attempt to give one of Jesus' followers a spiritual status above that of others.

[@anna.iakobidze]

@@paulwells4372 We Orthodox Christians believe in the Bible and in the holy Church tradition, too. According to Church tradition, we call priests 'fathers' from the very early period of Christianity. My Orthodox Church in Georgia (country) was founded at the beginning of the 4th century just to notice. Thank you

[@jean-paul7251]

What a nice, enjoyable conversation. Calvin, please come back and give us more spiritual food that we are lacking greatly in the English and roman churches at the moment.

[@deanaburnham9571]

❤When Father Josiah interviewed Bp Cordileone he was as gracious as he is to Father Calvin. This is true respect for the dignity of the other and the significant contribution they've made to the Body of Christ. Thank you for your example Fr Josiah.

[@paulwells4372]

I’m wondering why do people call these people “Father”? Do you believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God? Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Now Jesus does not mean no one may refer to a parent as "father." He is specifically addressing the practice of referring to religious leaders and mentors as "father" in any formal or official sense. What's forbidden is an attempt to give one of Jesus' followers a spiritual status above that of others.

[@deanaburnham9571]

Did you call your dad, Father or dad? Surely Christ did not mean to stop calling fathers: Father. However, we can understand Him to mean not to put any Father on the same level as our Lord God in heaven; our reverence for God the Almighty Father is distinguished from honoring man. If I'm not mistaken this is shown in the Aramaic text.

[@nc4042]

@@paulwells4372 How do you call your father, Jerk?

[@gaynorkapadia8832]

Two of my favourite preachers. Fr. Calvin Robinson and Fr. Josiah. This is fantastic. May God bless both of you and use you'll mightily in the furtherance of God's Kingdom.

[@yuriylugovtsev9336]

If I were an American I would buy all the audio materials produced by father Josiah. The price is too low for America. But it is too high for the Ukraine which has become one of the poorest countries in the world since 2022. Nonetheless, I have bought some of them. And I plan to buy them all with the lapse of time. You are lucky Christians because you have the opportunity to listen to such wonderful lectures by father Josiah. This is a gift from God for you.

[@Boudi-ca]

We love Calvin ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

[@richardgreenhough]

I really like Calvin. Great to see him back on KZbin after his visit to the US. ❤

[@harmonygordon6901]

Father Robinson is a gift from God. Praying for him. 🙏✝️

[@colinjames9362]

Like the new hair cut 😊

[@cbgrace71]

Want you all to know, I am a born-again charismatic with Pentecostal roots and I loved this podcast. I often attended the Catholic Church with my grandmother as a child. Vast contrast to the broadway show that is going on in some churches today. Please know, my spirit felt this conversation. There is a move back to identifying ourselves not as charismatics or Pentecostal or even as Catholics but rather as Christ-followers; Christians. Thank you.

[@rinwesley3092]

Now this was the collab I didn't see coming! What a pleasant surprise.

[@rigavitch]

Indeed! God Bless them both!

[@wherezthebeef]

Two of my heroes in the same video... pinch me 🙏☦

[@FaithfulComforter]

*pinching*

[@Andrei99k]

I like the thought that even gamers can find redemption. Truly awesome.

[@theodosios2615]

😮

[@SaltyGammon567]

Fr. Calvin is a legend over here, and in America too it seems.

[@rigavitch]

Oh this is something I have been praying for ! I adore Calvin Robinson and Father Trenham and have left several comments on Father Calvin's various platforms asking him when he is going to come home to the Orthodox Church! (lol) God bless them both!

[@kristinagacesa8085]

When I watched his speech at Oxford I thought to myself he's Orthodox at heart and doesn't know it yet!

[@caroldonaldson5936]

The same tedious comment Catholics leave.🙄 Calvin has already responded that he is Anglican to the bone and God called him as a priest to the Anglican church, not the Catholic/Orthodox church.

[@aaronwolf4211]

And he is probably where he needs to be and where God has called him to be for the time being because there are Anglicans who need someone who thinks and speaks like them to call them back to Truth and repentance. Then from there God will move them into Orthodoxy. But someone with this much of an Orthodox phronema that is not Orthodox will not remain outside of Orthodoxy for long, especially when they find themselves standing alone more and more often.

[@brotherbroseph1416]

@@caroldonaldson5936”we are the OHCaA church,” “no we are!”

[@James.E41]

@@caroldonaldson5936 It must be restored to the Orthodox Church of England like ancient times. Hold to the Ecumenical Councils of the first thousand years of the Church. Restore the leavened eucharist, do the sign of the cross from right to left, bowing, prostrations, in a word, Christendom.

[@terryotoole6478]

Please Rev Robinson come back ... I miss your insights and common sense Christian values ...

[@chrsyates]

I believe that I was the only priest who agreed to go on Fr Calvin's show to defend the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession), unfortunately it didn't work out as I live in a different time zone and the decision was made last-minute. Fr Calvin is a great man and I'm pleased to have been in contact with him.

[@paulwells4372]

I’m wondering why do people call these people “Father”? Do you believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God? Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Now Jesus does not mean no one may refer to a parent as "father." He is specifically addressing the practice of referring to religious leaders and mentors as "father" in any formal or official sense. What's forbidden is an attempt to give one of Jesus' followers a spiritual status above that of others.

[@maryannonglatco3975]

Much thanks for this amazing interview with Rev Calvin Robinson. I can relate to his boy to man conscious thought and eventual deed. More importantly I'm still seeking a mentor of who I want to be when, ahem, I grow up. Like him, there's many who I definitely don't want to be. God bless 💕

[@NicBob89]

What a cool interview - rather than asking about contemporary topics to start, there is a genuine interest in the other person.

[@williambranch4283]

Yes, faithful clerics ;-) I have an American body, English soul and spirit of Judah ... so I know what I am, no loss of identity here ;-) My business was mostly computers too. Retired now, weekly prayer warrior.

[@tompappas4819]

So inspiring. Stand for the Truth! ⭐️🎄☦️🎄⭐️

[@nicolapicola4502]

Two strong men of God, the integrity of these two is a delight to see.

[@jbountalas]

Father's this was awesome. Thank you. God Bless each of you as you defend the Faith that was delivered once and for all.

[@thegoodpath5008]

What a wonderful surprise to see you have interviewed Fr. Calvin on Patristic Nectar! Enjoyed the conversation and learning more of his background. He came onto my radar through his viral speech at Oxford and now I follow him on social media and give support and prayers for him as well. Thank you for this much needed message about speaking Truth in the public square. "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act. " - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

[@brendaconyers6917]

Thank you for having Father Calvin. He is a fresh voice bringing Truth and new hope.

[@Ulric-Wolfshead-Khan]

Two wonderful souls discussing things that matter. God bless you both

[@kellylundblad2616]

A very enjoyable conversation. I am not orthodox, however, I follow Calvin, and thank the Lord for him and the boldness the Holy Spirit has given him. Blessings to you both. ❤️

[@colinjames9362]

Known for Christ - I love it.

[@jennifermckay4991]

At last ! At last! True Christ believing words spoken from truth from both of you🙏🏼 thank you.

[@palmtree9815]

Mother of 5 sons here and we also love Fr Calvin!!

[@gogr2409]

I love Father Robinson and have been following him for a while. Thank you for this interview. I hope you can arrange more long interviews with people of this caliber. I think it would fill a gap in the orthodox community. God bless you.

[@thegoodpath5008]

I agree. As an Orthodox Christian, I find too many Orthodox are content being quiet in the face of evil.

[@johnmcadam7493]

" ... In fighting retail, they lost wholesale ... " Tacitus ( On the Celts ) Irish Catholic born and bred. Orthodox by choice in 2018. Best spiritual decision of my life. Wish I had done it sooner. One of the things that covid did was bring into clear resolution who was a true shepherd and who was not. True Christians were aghast at the Western Church: the leadership simply rolled over, and played dead, to the secular authorities. They did everything in their power to make Satan happy and not God himself. Awesome collaboration. More of this is needed. Goid Bless.

[@mavisemberson8737]

I'm sorry to hear so many people with no experience of how to act during an epidemic. So many plagues throughout history and no one bothers to see that being careful not to spread viruses actually prevents viruses from making people die in large numbers. Look back at the Plagues in Byzantium if you are Orthodox. God does not prevent the spread of viruses. They are not the work of the Devil. That is one of his current deceptions and it does not belong in the Church. "The Devil appears as an angel of light" Look it up

[@sethlowry2333]

What a delightful discussion! Thank you Fathers Josiah and Calvin for this charitable and engaging discussion. God bless you both in your respective ministries!

[@seraphimc.2231]

I worked with him in Canterbury during Lambetb 2023. He seemed to be a great guy, sincere, and determined. I wish he'd find Orthodoxy, though... Glad to see these two talking about what needs to be heard

[@lorinwood3300]

I stand with Calvin, I am glad he is using this platform to spread love, but at the same time showing standing up is sometimes needed to guard His Sheep

[@jodiekohut9443]

I love to listen to Fr Robinson

[@mgmodp8966]

A very inspiring dialogue. Thank you, God bless!

[@lordic1969]

THANK YOU BOTH- CHRIST IS KING

[@claesvanoldenphatt9972]

Is that code for some agenda? It’s not normal parlance in Eastern Orthodox circles.

[@bileductable]

Not the crossover I expected, but a very welcome one!

[@michaelblanks4284]

Awesome interview

[@blackoutninja]

The perfect crossover doesn’t exi-

[@leoandolino4668]

Amen!

[@Anthony-vm9gz]

Excellent discussion.

[@CommonSenseCrusade]

I enjoyed this conversation. Thank you for the interesting comments. To those whose first concern was “can an Orthodox pray with a Catholic” this is the problem facing Christians at present. As we fight off liberalism, as the Church in the West shrinks, instead of strengthening His body, people focus on their own particular camps. It is incredibly sad to see.

[@paisios2541]

While not judging any of the people, it is the clear unanimous teaching of the Church through the witness of its Saints that Roman Catholics and Protestants are not members of the Body of Christ.

[@josephteologen]

@@paisios2541 Nonsense.

[@paisios2541]

@@vorynrosethorn903 forgive me, but who cares what you or I think? You say "I would not" call them a Christian. Who are you? Why does your opinion matter? Who am I? My opinion doesn't matter either. The unanimous witness of the Saints of the Orthodox Church for the last 1000 years has been that Roman Catholics and then the Protestants who branched out from them are not members of the Body of Christ. You can't say you respect the Orthodox Church if you believe all of its Saints were in gross delusion about this issue. This is not to judge the state of the souls of any of the individuals who are in these groups. We don't judge Roman Catholics or Protestants or Muslims or Hindus or anyone. But it is a fact that none of these people are members of the Body of Christ. Roman Catholics and Protestants can desire Christ, they can seek to follow Christ and be very sincere in this. But they are not united to Christ in His Body.

[@acekoala457]

@@josephteologen They aren't part of Christ's Body. This is the Orthodox Church's Standard on things.

[@toniwardell1933]

Beautifully said with love

[@Hypzii]

God is good. Excellent video.

[@kevinsnider7080]

Outstanding interview. Praise God for both of you.

[@dragat5081]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless you both!

[@dmacarthur5356]

My two favorite priest in one episode! Epic.

[@lindajackson9664]

Thank you great conversation it was lovely to learn about Calvins younger days and an introduction to this channel 😀

[@beab5850]

What a joy! Thank you.

[@user-jx7uo5jo4q]

Thank you Father

[@seanfrancis2]

We should have a show cohosted including Fr Trenham, Fr Robinson, and maybe a Traditional Catholic Priest also. I would love to watch some BASED takes from great men, great defenders of Christ. We need more Apostolic fathers to come together and evangelize. We can have a very interesting time watching disagreements and discussion, something I believe could reunite the One True Universal Church of Christ. I am a Catholic who attends the Tridentine Mass (Traditional Latin Mass) and I would love to see more vibrant voices. I love listening to priests like Fr Robinson and Fr Trenham, hearing from different Rites of Christianity is a blessing. I hope one day we can all come together again. God bless all of you here watching. God bless Fr Trenham and Fr Robinson. Ave Maria. Ave Christus Rex.

[@Ac-ip5hd]

Glory to God!

[@Chris-on5bt]

NGL, been waiting for the conversation for a long time. Gentlemen, thank you.

[@LukeSolaas]

Amazing journey Calvin, super inspiring!

[@sarw9294]

Two of my favorites!! 👏👏👏👏

[@shaniay167]

Calvin love your truth.

[@Im_No_Expert_72]

Pleasantly surprised he got rid of the fro

[@Lola-l6h9u]

Incredible thank you!

[@thomassimmons1950]

Two great souls!!

[@sheilaoneil18]

This is WONDERFUL. Thank you!!

[@alpoole2057]

Love seeing this Catholic and Orthodox interaction. LOVE IT. Praised be Jesus Christ.

[@stevezoumaras]

Anglican

[@levitatingpotato109]

Not catholic

[@alpoole2057]

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.

[@colinjames9362]

High Anglican

[@peacengrease3901]

Union of Scranton/ Nordic Catholic/Old Catholic Orders.

[@margueritespringer3687]

Good questions Thank you Interesting

[@petarsamac9176]

I pray that I live to see more and more collaboration between the Orthodox and Catholic faithful until we get to the point where our two churches are no longer in schism. God bless everyone involved.

[@joachimjustinmorgan4851]

Calvin is Church of England.

[@ariversideview5775]

​@@joachimjustinmorgan4851 Calvin was ordained by an Old Catholic bishop.

[@NT-ih7ex]

Church of England is Protestant.

[@JulianLife81]

The Church cannot be divided. People go into schism and leave; unfortunately, that is the case with Rome. It’s not that I wish to be polemical but I really wish people would stop saying that somehow both are in schism.

[@joachimjustinmorgan4851]

@@JulianLife81 100% truth.

[@orthochristos]

What an interesting crossover

[@11antun]

what a ecumenical meeting❤️Love and blessings from a catholic sister❤

[@JustineBrownsBookshelf]

Once elites stopped taking Christianity seriously, the people began to lose their way. Lose your religion, lose your culture.

[@pennypothoneypot634mimmahappun]

Opinions are either decisions or indecision , appearance is nothing or everything. It depends on who you are❤🎉 haircut is suprising

[@LearnerN-j9i]

How Christ calls us to Him, isn't He wonderful? I thought he called select few, but He calls all to eternal values and happiness countlessly everyday but blessed is He who opens the door of their heart to Him Matthew 28: 19 ; Rev 3: 20-21 and we get these in abundance: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)

[@mattkarnes9175]

My introduction to Japanese history happened more than 30 years ago with a Nintendo game called "Obanaga's Ambition." But that is the only time a computer game gave me anything other than entertainment/distraction.

[@joseonwalking8666]

I would love to see his perspective on Orthodoxy.

[@Joshualbatross]

I hope Carl Benjamin sees this!

[@vorynrosethorn903]

Hope Calvin is employed by the Lotus Eaters and Fr Trenham is invited on.

[@archimandritegregory7730]

Fr. Clavin is a breath of fresh air. We have a place for you at the table of orthodoxy.

[@LLG14]

Very cool to see these two great minds together. I'm wondering, does anyone know what Fr. Josiah says here 1:07 ? I can't make it out. Not sure if it's a term of endearment between Priests I don't know or something.

[@inezvasquez8104]

❤

[@FoodFreedomUSA]

I love Father Robinson. I’d love to help him find a wonderful woman of faith to marry!

[@deanephillips7568]

How can I get in touch with you Father Calvin. .? Thank you for standing up for the TRUTH of our Lord and Saviour 🙏🏻🛐✝️

[@paulwells4372]

I’m wondering why do people call these people “Father”? Do you believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God? Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Now Jesus does not mean no one may refer to a parent as "father." He is specifically addressing the practice of referring to religious leaders and mentors as "father" in any formal or official sense. What's forbidden is an attempt to give one of Jesus' followers a spiritual status above that of others.

[@mavisemberson8737]

ASK an Orthodox priest for a link to a site about Orthodoxy or read one of the books.. This is one of the most common questions.@@paulwells4372

[@jdsmith2k7]

Oh these comments could get interesting..

[@colinjames9362]

Great conversation - does Orthodox and Anglicans have the sacrement of confession ( reconciliation )as well ?

[@leenieledejo6849]

The "sacrament of confession" is blasphemous. Jesus died, suffering the punishment of sin in our place (Romans 6:23, John 3:16) in order to reconcile us to God. Anyone who puts their trust in Jesus and follows him is forgiven, the burden of sin is lifted, they walk in newness of life (Ephesians 2:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17 etc) and are RECONCILED TO GOD (2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Romans 5:10-11, Ephesians 2:16, Colossians 1:20-22). Romans 6 (the whole chapter), John 8:34-36 & 1st John 3 also explicitly say that we no longer sin. And so "the sacrament of Confession" is wrong on many levels and is typical of the RCC usurping God, rebelling against the Word of God and despising the work of Christ.

[@lezkovrandon]

Genuine question, would you consider fr. Calvins ordination/bishop's succession and sacraments as valid, I ask because I'm considering his form of Anglicanism

[@paxvobiscum9859]

Fr Robinson looks much younger with his hair short.

[@billgerazounis5610]

✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏

[@sebastianbolt7886]

Once upon a time, all schools in the UK were Christ centered, not anymore, and the result is horrible.

[@abrahamkassis3138]

👏

[@mangispangi]

We are all the Church of Christ. Like Judah and Israel were all one under God. Im talking about those who truly do obey Christ and keep His commandments.

[@mikeporro3311]

Video games have ruined my daughters health. Tried gettin her a gym membership not intrested, bicycle riding not interested, hiking not intrested. Only about 70lbs over weight. Commin up on 30yrs now. Being a nerd is unhealthy.

[@jackieisseri2967]

I want to know what Calvin's mug said. All we could see was ST

[@AbdulRahman-bi1nu]

Did I just hear Father Josiah say Abouna? 😂

[@andys3035]

Isn't that more in the Coptic Orthodox tradition?

[@retro-orthodox]

@@andys3035We say it In Antiochian parishes.

[@retro-orthodox]

Yep. Where’s all the pearl clutchers about the ecumenism, or maybe that only matters when it’s someone a person doesn’t like?

[@Cobruh_Commander]

​@@retro-orthodoxThis isn't ecumenism, neither said they are members of the same body.

[@Cobruh_Commander]

​@@andys3035Arabs use the same phrase too.

[@dave1370]

Sincere question here. Why is he calling him brother? Don't the Orthodox believe that non-orthodox are necessarily heretics or non Christians? Thanks.

[@seffer777]

And calling him father. I am not a fan of this type of collaboration

[@dave1370]

​@@seffer777agree. I am not myself Eastern Orthodox, so I'm honestly a bit confused by this because I believe the canons of Orthodoxy wouldn't allow for this.

[@marmeemarch7080]

I think they would or could or maybe should say something along the lines of, "they're not members of the Church [meaning the Constantinople-based Churches], but they may be repentant believers akin to the thief on the cross, and should be brought into the Church." It's the balance of, the Holy Spirit can do what He will, with, where do we discern the body instituted by Christ whose teaching we can trust? However, I'm an outsider, so maybe I'm not capturing the right nuances.