Slow Down Before Orthodoxy Breaks You

In this video, I speak about why new converts and lifelong Orthodox Christians can experience dramatic spiritual highs and lows, how our own will can disguise itself as devotion, and why a loving spiritual father is so important. Orthodox spiritual life is not a race. Zeal, fasting, prayer, and ascetic struggle can all be good—but without humility, discernment, and guidance, even sincere zeal can lead to exhaustion, pride, and spiritual burnout. The goal of Orthodox Christianity is not extreme asceticism. The goal is Christ. If your prayer life, fasting, or spiritual discipline has begun to feel heavy, frustrating, or overwhelming, this video is for you.