The End Of Roosh Hour

ChristFollower1111

Sparrow
Woman
Orthodox Inquirer
Despite these comments of people trying to convince you to change your mind because the Roosh Hours benefitted them in some way, you are doing God’s will by giving up an activity that was sinful for you. I personally have been enjoying the Roosh Hours, but I do agree with what you’re saying about dwelling on the negative news. I’m seeking out negative information quite a bit myself and I’m starting to realize that it is no longer edifying. I understand the basics of the “agenda” and who the main players are. It is enough information for me to be able to avoid taking the vaccine and to avoid fear and prejudice against Russian people due to these current events, for example. I trust God will allow me to see the truth of things enough that I can make the correct personal choices. That is sufficient for me to live my life. Anything extra is a drain to be honest.

As always, thanks for being spiritually honest with yourself and with us. It takes a lot of maturity to realize that an activity that seems beneficial is actually flaring your passions. Last year, I quit attending a specific alcohol recovery meeting because it was mostly male and the attention I received made me start to act like my old self. I also sensed a demonic presence within in the meeting of lust and pride, perpetuated by specific members. One day, I saw what Was happening and I stopped going. Some people told me that I was wrong and just making excuses because I “need to go to meetings”, but in that case I was able to see that that situation was a trigger for me to act the way I did before I rededicated my life to Christ. I don’t regret giving it up. A sin isn’t always “black and white” and based on the activity alone. A specific activity that is a sin for me may not be a sin for someone else.
 
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rouchno1fan

Woodpecker
Orthodox Inquirer
Sad to hear this. I very much enjoyed Roosh Hour. Also, I wouldn't have known about the Orthodox Church without it. I hope others don't miss out. That said, I fully understand Roosh's reasons for scrapping it. I had a feeling it was just a matter of time. It must have been difficult to focus on God whilst putting a great deal of energy into reporting and analysing secular degeneracy.

What would be amazing is if Roosh did some sort of educational videos on the Orthodox Church; the doctrine, theology, church history etc. He has the gift of being able to explain complex things, and make them easy to understand, in an engaging manner. I would find such things a massive help.
 

They Live

Robin
Catholic
Also one day as christian’s we won’t be able to do this at all remember. (maybe soon) One day we might wish we could even communicate in this way. Again if it’s screwing you up Roosh understandable. But i believe you’re helping people more so than just negative news…Which we are going to get more and more of regardless. Helping more than hurting IMO. My own selfishness wants more roosh hours, but do what’s best for you!
 

Hermetic Seal

Pelican
Orthodox
Gold Member
I'm not surprised to hear this news, and had sensed for a while that you might be getting burned out from streaming.

It is interesting to hear various accounts of Roosh going over the news being "depressing." Maybe it's just because my personal life is going pretty good right now and I live in a place that's in many ways heavily insulated from crazy things going on in the world, which all seem to be at an arm's length from me - but I don't get depressed from the "bad news" and simply find it interesting, like reading a book, almost. It's simply entertainment, for lack of a better term, and a lot less corrosive than most types of entertainment out there.

I would like to see more Roosh video content in the future, in some other form. Roosh has a genuine charisma and strong sense of dry humor that comes across best in an audio-visual format. This was probably more pronounced a few years ago before becoming Christian, when Roosh was a bit more irreverent, but I can't help but think there's some way to harness this for good, in a way that will be more healthy and uplifting for Roosh and viewers/listeners alike.
 

Good_Shepherd

Kingfisher
Orthodox Catechumen
Blasphemy. How could you do this to us?
I didnt find your podcasts negative but I understand your decision, maybe some day you can do a podcast of Christianity and Christian theology in that way your focus wont be on the news but on Christian content, the Bible, orthodox stuff, God, history etc
 

Mountaineer

 
Banned
Orthodox Catechumen
Gold Member
I got a hunch from the last stream that something had to change. Despite the doom and gloom content your voice had a relaxing effect, it was the trivia that I waited for the most; the school bus dream was my favorite. I hope that you'll still accept an interview from time to time on someone else's podcast so that we have some proof of life. ;)
 
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Grow Bag

Pelican
Catholic
I would like to see more Roosh video content in the future, in some other form. Roosh has a genuine charisma and strong sense of dry humor that comes across best in an audio-visual format.
I thought his road trip videos were some of best videos on YT I've seen. There's some of his acerbic wit there, but nicely tamed down by his conversion. It would be shame if Roosh didn't do some sort of road trip 2.
 

Peptalk

Sparrow
Orthodox Inquirer
It's true that most of the news was negative but on the other hand, these streams have brought many people to God. If these podcasts were strictly about religion, (like podcasts on Ancient Faith for example) many atheists/non believers would have been scared away. But by covering current events, christian content creators are able to "ease" people into it, and open their eyes. So its like a double edged sword
 

Infinite_Zest

Chicken
Other Christian
I've been watching you since your conversion and have to say you are making the right choice. The conservative media outrage cycle does nothing but demoralize the saints and keep us in a worldly mindset. This is not our home. We should not be surprised that the world, who put our Lord to death though He did no wrong, is capable of such wickedness.

And as controversial as this might be to say in this forum, I don't see the wisdom in mocking the jews, via memes or otherwise. Romans 9-11. As we mature in our faith, we realize just how unworthy we are of the grace of Jesus.

Not to say we should fly Israeli flags like the misled evangelical Americans do. But I believe there's a lesson to be learned from Saul and David. David would not lay a finger on Saul, even though Saul had fallen from grace and actively tried to kill David.

We are in the same boat as David. We should pray for our enemies, for God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked.

God bless.
 

PhatEarf

Sparrow
Protestant
It has always bothered me that "alternative media" is actually the mainstream media stories being retold with editorial spin, and this is what keeps us "informed." Well, sorry, but if we're all looking at the same "news" but through a different lens, are we really learning anything, or are we all participating in the beast system? I like Roosh. I think he's funny. If he's not covering the news, that's fine. I'm sure God has more productive uses for him. I pray the Holy Spirit guides Roosh to bigger and better things.
 

fastbreak10

Chicken
Protestant
Roosh Hour meant a lot to many of us, and in my opinion, it seems, selfish that you can't just try a little harder to have a little more self control while doing the good work you do which does make a positive difference in the world. It seems completely backwards that God would want you to hide and stop spreading His message just because you think you can't control yourself. Maybe instead God is challenging you to face these demons and work on yourself to overcome it. Why not consider re-directing the show towards less talk about trannies and pedophiles and just degrading things in general, and maybe more towards exposing connections between the actions of the elite and what they might mean as to what could happen in the future, which is a skill you are highly adept at. Re-directing it more towards stuff like how you were educating people on things like what you did with the vegetable oils. I was looking forward to hearing your opinion on what is going on with Zelenskyy and his TV show before becoming president of Ukraine and what you thought that might entail for what is going on with this war. And always very much appreciated your humor.

I remember when you were doing your global tour, and you had just put out "Free Speech Isn't Free" (IMO one of the best modern books of this generation), and I was so proud and had so much respect for what you had accomplished. It seemed you were so strong and destined for great things. I'm glad that your faith has made you a happier person, but now, this is just a shame that you are choosing to hide because of it. (I get that this isn't the reason you are stating, but that's just my opinion what it looks like it means reading between the lines.)

Now that I think of it, when I asked you if you'd continue doing the Roosh Hour, I remember hearing you say, that you could never shut up and you would always have things to say, and that the moment you stop, that something must have gone terribly wrong?
 
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Grow Bag

Pelican
Catholic
Now that I think of it, when I asked you if you'd continue doing the Roosh Hour, I remember hearing you say, that you could never shut up and you would always have things to say, and that the moment you stop, that something must have gone terribly wrong?
This made me smile. That something that went terribly wrong, I wish we bottle it and spike people's drinks with it. I'd start with my 2 brothers, it would save me a lot of prayers.
 
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