This episode, featuring the ever-insightful Christian Mario, spins a yarn that stitches together the sacred threads of faith with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop and parody. We share chuckles over the quirky blend of rap parodies and theology, and Mario steps us through his laughter-laced path from mainstream evangelicalism to Antiochian Orthodoxy.Picture a young Mario sitting in a mega-church as he begins to peel back the layers of his inherited beliefs, only to find his convictions tested and his identity in flux. His narrative is a tapestry of family influence, intellectual challenge, and the unexpected role of humor as a lifeline through the labyrinth of spiritual growth. Our exchange meanders through topics like the regenerative waters of baptism, the echoes of early Christian controversies, and the light-hearted side of religious discourse that keeps us grounded.As we round off our conversation, Mario's tale delicately traverses the landscape of ecclesiastical options, from the Baptist pew to the incense-filled air of Orthodoxy. We probe the intricacies of iconography, the familial tightrope of religious transition, and the ecumenical dialogue that often shapes our inter-denominational understanding. So, if you're ready for a joyride through faith's many avenues, where theology meets beats, and serious inquiry meets a smile, let's turn up the volume and get this conversation started.********************************************************https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community:  https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV:  https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1626455Odysee:  https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylonSupport the show********************************************************https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssSpiritusTV: https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1626455Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AvoidingBabylon