In this video Dr. Mary Ford discusses her path towards Orthodoxy, interactions with St. Sophrony, feminism, Orthodox biblical studies, and more! 📙 FREE eBOOK on the wisdom of modern Orthodox elders: https://social.protectingveil.com/freebook1 Dr. Mary Ford is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell to get notifications of new videos! 🖇️ LET'S CONNECT! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/protectingveil Twitter: http://twitter.com/protectingveil Instagram: http://instagram.com/protectingveil Website: http://protectingveil.com/ 🎹 DO YOU LIKE MUSIC? I’m writing and recording songs retelling the lives of ancient Saints! Here's my song for Saint Brendan the Navigator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwaPqbVhxB4 Music Links: YouTube: null Website: http://newhagiography.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/newhagiography Twitter: https://social.protectingveil.com/twitter Instagram: http://instagram.com/newhagiography Bandcamp: https://newhagiography.bandcamp.com/ 00:00: Why Did You Become Orthodox? 27:02: Encounter With St. Sophrony 33:31: How Do You Respond to Assertions That Orthodoxy is Sexist? 43:01: Advice for Women Interested in Studying Orthodox Theology 45:19: How Does the Orthodox Approach to Scripture Differ from that of Western Christians? 55:13: Advice for Converts to Orthodoxy 01:00:04: Married Saints in the Church 01:03:38: Principles for Living Peacefully in the Church 01:06:17: Advice to Laymen Interested in Studying at Seminary