‘We have two lives these days’, Antonis writes. ‘The physical and the digital. Even though this may not seem so positive, we need to admit that this is a fact. I believe that if we use the digital world in the right way, it will bring people into the physical world.’

This conviction is what shapes Antonis’s approach to online ministry. He finds that the more we go digital as a society the less people are willing to engage in person. For this reason, Antonis chooses not to post his Sunday services online. However, he recognises the value of digital content and has begun his podcasts in hopes of filling this gap in his ministry.

When asked about the topics that he hopes to explore, Antonis explained that he covers a variety of subjects, from evangelism to apologetics. But the overall aim of his podcast is to go deeper than just surface-level discussions.

‘I have tried to talk about the roots rather than the fruit. I have tried to make people think rather than just feel.’

He is particularly keen to encourage people to consider Christianity for themselves, rather than follow it out of a sense of obligation. With Greece being so heavily rooted in Orthodoxy, he finds many individuals feel that they are not allowed to consider other options, and he wants to help them see that following Christ should be a choice.

‘I believe in a Christianity that you choose to follow rather than feel guilty by not doing it’, he says.

At the heart of this work is his vision to develop what he describes as ‘a new Christian philosophy through a new Christian family’. Antonis recognises that building this kind of community takes time but sees the podcast as a valuable tool for opening doors to further in-person conversations.

Starting this ministry from scratch has brought its challenges. When asked about the most difficult part of creating the podcast, Antonis explained that the biggest challenge has been constantly coming up with content and finding new ways to ‘keep doing it again and again’. Finding the mental and physical energy to keep creating new material is not always easy.

The work can also be discouraging when the effort invested does not seem to bring the expected results. The podcast episodes, which are all in Greek, are designed to challenge people, which can sometimes lead to strong reactions.

‘It’s hard when half of your audience treats you as a heretic and the other half treats you as crazy because you are a Christian’, Antonis explains.

Despite this, he finds joy in knowing that he is being obedient to God. He is also encouraged when people tell him that they tuned into the most recent episode and trusts that God will use this ministry in ways that may not yet be visible.

Ultimately, however, Antonis is clear about what matters most: ‘There is nothing better than meeting people physically’. The digital world may provide opportunities to begin conversations, but his hope is that these conversations will lead to real relationships and opportunities to share the gospel in person.

So how can you be praying? Antonis asks supporters and churches to pray that the videos will touch people's hearts and encourage them to come to a service in person. He also asks for wisdom as they create content that communicates the gospel in both a fresh and faithful way.

There are practical needs too. The camera currently used belongs to a Christian videographer who generously helps the ministry free of charge. Antonis hopes to purchase a camera and lighting equipment of his own, as well as a better computer, so please pray that this will one day be possible.

Finally, Antonis asks for prayer that more Christians will be raised up in Greece to engage with people both online and in person. He explains that many pastors are not very active in the digital world beyond posting their sermons online. He hopes to see more Christians using their platforms to start meaningful conversations, answer questions and encourage people to think more deeply about faith.

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