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Podcast: Culture At A Crossroads
Episode: Jim Payton Jr. on Russia, Ukraine and the underlying Orthodox religion
Description: McMaster Divinity College professor and author Jim Payton Jr. helps us to better understand the religious and historical context for Russia's war on Ukraine. He takes us on a journey back in time to when the nations split out of Kievan Rus, what makes the orthodox religion so special to the country of Russia, and what has shaped the distinct Ukrainian identity.Â