What’s the difference between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy—and does it actually matter?In this episode, Mark Gilbert and John Diacos unpack the real theological divide between Catholicism and Orthodoxy—going beyond surface-level similarities to explore deep differences in authority, salvation, communion, and the nature of the Church.If you’ve ever wondered:-Are Catholics and Orthodox basically the same?-What caused the Great Schism of 1054?-Do both traditions teach the same gospel?-Why do both believe the bread and wine become Jesus?…this conversation will challenge and clarify your thinking.You’ll hear a clear, gospel-centered comparison that gets to the heart of the issue:👉 Is salvation about spiritual progress, or trusting in what Christ has already done?This is Part 1 of a two-part series.⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction1:36 – Why this conversation matters2:14 – Mark Gilbert’s background (Catholic → Protestant)3:34 – John Diacos’ Orthodox background5:46 – The simplest difference: “Good people vs bad people go to heaven”8:15 – What is Eastern Orthodoxy really about?13:10 – Is Orthodoxy essentially Gnostic?24:00 – Communion explained: Transubstantiation vs Mystery34:13 – What is “the Church” in Catholicism vs Orthodoxy?John's Ministry Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxhttps://eeo.net.au/💬 Got a question? Leave it in the comments or DM us on socials. We might feature it in an upcoming episode!📲 Stay Connected📸 Instagram @certainty4eternity | 📘 Facebook Certainty4Eternity👍🏼 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe for fortnightly episodes 💬 Comment with your questions📣 Share with friends curious about Catholicism & Christianity🔔 If this video raised questions for you about Roman Catholicism or talking with Catholic friends about Jesus, check out Mark's published resources, including "Stepping Out in Faith", a collection of 11 stories from former Catholics.https://matthiasmedia.com.au/search?type=product&q=mark+gilbert📖 Want to learn more about engaging conversations with Catholics and Mark's Ministry with C4E?Visit:https://encministries.org.au/ministry/ministry-to-roman-catholics/