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Why a Catholic Philosopher Became Orthodox | Dr. Joshua Sijuwade

October 13, 2025 • Austin Suggs

In this interview, Dr. Joshua Sijuwade returns to the channel, but this time from a different church. About a year ago, he and I discussed his a priori argument for the papacy. This time, he's sharing what ultimately led him to change his mind on the papacy and become Orthodox. The conversation focuses on the structure of the church, and whether Catholics or Orthodox have retained the church structure of the first millennium.

In a future episode, we may dive into the differences in the doctrine of God between the East and West. If you'd like to see that, let us know!

The Monograph: https://www.academia.edu/143947636/The_Identity_of_the_Church_A_Comprehensive_Argument_for_the_Truth_of_Eastern_Orthodoxy_Penultimate_Updated_Version

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