American Orthodoxy
About
American Orthodoxy is hosted by Benjamin Michael (formerly Orthodox Luigi). With a double meaning in the brand, my purest ambition here is for an America that is orthodox in its demographics/values, and Orthodox in its faith. With Philip Ludwell III as the founder of American Orthodox Christianity and our ancient heritage in Alaska and St Augustine, FL, we will baptize this nation and glean from the founding values that which aligns with the true faith. As St Dumitru Staniloae states, our nationalism must be Orthodox, it must be submitted to Christ. Likewise, America has a right to have Orthodoxy that is American in nature. With the intercessions of St. Michael the Archangel may we sanctify this nation's beautiful heritage.
Episodes
1h 48mEp. 1 · Orthodox Nationalism and American Identity
In the first episode of American Orthodoxy, Benjamin Michael introduces the mission of the show: exploring Orthodox Christianity, American identity, politics, and culture through a distinctly Orthodox lens. He shares his conversion story, explains the meaning behind the show’s name, and discusses nationalism, immigration, Church history, and the spiritual crisis facing America today.
1h 44mEp. 2 · Orthodoxy, Israel, and The Tribe
In this second episode of American Orthodoxy, Benjamin Michael discusses Israel, Zionism, World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution, immigration, and the current state of American politics. He frames these issues through an Orthodox Christian lens, arguing that Christ—not political utopianism—is the only true answer to the crisis facing the modern West.