As a catechumen in the Orthodox Church, I have continued to learn and better understand what is called “Sacred Tradition.” The more time that goes by, the more I feel that the Orthodox view of “Sacred Tradition” best presents what is the Christian epistemological paradigm.
While I believe the epistemological debate between Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy is more of a real contest, with hindsight I can see that Protestantism is an epistemological mess. We have authoritative traditions, but we do not call it tradition. We cherrypick tradition and Scriptures, and acting as our own Popes we cannot conceive of any other possible interpretation.
So, when Todd Friel made a video against Orthodoxy, I could not help make a response that dwells upon epistemology. In the response, I also give standard Orthodox apologetics to sola fide, sola scriptura, prayers to the dead, and etcetera. It rolled off my tongue simply because I have been writing a book on the topic. I do not know if it will turn out good, so I would appreciate your prayers.
In the meantime, here is my response to Todd Friel:
Orthodox Christian Theology 
“. . . with hindsight I can see that Protestantism is an epistemological mess. ”
You are quite right about that. Protestantism, with its thousands of denominations, sows much error and much confusion in the modern world.
It should be obvious that Todd doesn’t really know what he is talking about. But of course, neither does Hank. He denies the Dormition, affirms a Penal model of the atonement, still teaches sola fide, etc. You’d think after thirty years of doing this as his job he’d know the theological landscape.
And Yes, I am Orthodox .
Great video Craig. I learned new things about the Orthodox Church today. Although I’m a Protestant I believe Todd didn’t represent the Orthodox view accuratelyand I don’t think he is the most qualified.
Also, have you seen James White criticizing Hank’s conversion in one of his podcasts? He presents some objections to the Orthodox Church in general. I hope you can give us your thoughts on that too.
Here’s the program: https://youtu.be/ezaECk7cBQs
God bless!
TY. I did listen to White, and he made standard arguments that it would take a book to refute. I am working on that book, I have no idea if it will turn out any good, please pray for me. If you want to help proofread it we can work that out.
I hope you are having a good time in Montreal, I love it so much
Also I would like to make a point about the thief on the cross, there are many Church fathers who claim that he DID do good works, mainly claiming that Jesus was Lord, praising him. As well its claimed that being with Jesus, suffering with him is the same as baptism. So I guess you can assert that he didn’t have just faith alone