Ep. 4 - Facing Fear, Economia & Becoming a Chaplain

Ep. 5 - Servant Leadership & Marriage w/ Fr. Chris

On this episode of War Priest, Fr. George and Alex are joined by Father Christopher McCoy, an active duty colonel and Orthodox priest in the Antiochian Archdiocese. Fr. McCoy, a former infantry officer, shares his journey from serving in the 82nd Airborne to becoming a priest, highlighting the intersection of faith and military service. Listen in as they dive into the unique challenges of upholding Orthodox Christian values in the military, dealing with the trauma of combat, and the process of reintegration after deployment. This episode provides valuable insights for any service member grappling with the complexities of faith, duty, and leadership.

Ep. 4 - Facing Fear, Economia & Becoming a Chaplain

Join Father George and Alex in the fourth episode of War Priest as they dive into the life and responsibilities of an Orthodox chaplain. Fr. George shares his journey to Orthodoxy, his call to become a chaplain, and the challenges faced in combat zones. They also discuss the significance of the Eucharist, the application of the canons through economia, dealing with fear on the battlefield, and more.

Ep. 2 - On Military Ethics, Morality, Loyal Disobedience, and Toxic Leadership

In this episode of War Priest, Fr. George and Alex dive into the topics of the military as a profession and discuss how the military navigates ethics and morality. It's important to know as orthodox Christians your role within the system, and at what point you have a responsibility to obey or disobey certain orders. This is an important episode that will be referred back to many times in the future.

Ep. 1 - First Things First

Join Father George Hill and Alex Braszko in the inaugural episode of War Priest, a podcast dedicated to offering insights, recommendations, and life advice from decades of combined experience for Orthodox Christians in the military. Fr. George, a retired chaplain and Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years in the U.S. Army, and Alex, also a retired Lieutenant Colonel, discuss their backgrounds and dive into the unique challenges Orthodox Christians face in the military. They discuss finding spiritual support, the historical context of Christians in the military, addressing ethical dilemmas, and more.