Orthodoxy Live: Recent Episodes
Fr. Evan Armatas and Ancient Faith Radio
Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice - Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.
Father Evan answers your questions on whether or not Daniel 2 contains a prophecy about the Roman Catholic Church, the appropriateness of displaying an image of the Shroud of Turin in one's home, the connection between both Adam and Jesus referring to themselves as "flesh and bone," the precise meaning of language referring to the flesh when discussing the Eucharist, how Christ's impartation to us in the Eucharist is different from the divine action of the Holy Spirit, if God singled out Job for Satan's affliction, and advice for those struggling to forgive themselves despite being immersed in the sacramental life of the Church in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Father Evan answers your questions about good criteria for when one should make lifestyle changes in order to follow Christ, the significance of finding a spiritual mother for an Orthodox woman, why some Orthodox priests wear Roman-style collars, acquiring and studying from Ethiopian Orthodox Bibles, discerning the priesthood, the Orthodox view on manifesting, prayer book recommendations, and when to officially start one's catechesis with a reluctant spouse on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Father Evan answers your questions on the Church's use of the Greek term for "joyful sorrow," how to start a Bible study group in a parish lacking a full-time priest, how to pray using a prayer rope, best practices when moving parishes in the middle of one's catechesis, pausing Orthodox inquiry to inquire into Eastern Catholicism, the Orthodox understanding of non-violence, and the skillset needed to become a cantor in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Father Evan answers your questions on the appropriateness of "play vestments" for children who like to "play church," the place of the Confession of Dositheus in the Orthodox tradition, how to share the Orthodox faith with someone who identifies as a pantheist, catechesis resources for those who travel for work, how to navigate disengagement with church services after one's first Liturgy, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
In this special pre-recorded episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on the Orthodox understand of the priesthood of all believers, why priests always serve the Eucharist from the right hand, the correct way to approach the chalice during communion, and how to join the Orthodox Church as an unmarried adult in later life.
Father Evan answers your questions on bearing arms in the context of protecting one's fellow parishioners, advice for catechumens on creating a Scripture reading plan, the status of the ordinations of priests who have been removed from ministry, why communism is on the rise in America, the Apostolicity of eastern rite Catholic churches, and how to balance individual versus community responsibilities to those in need in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Simon Nelson to answer you questions on how to pray as a non-believer, why Jesus groaned and later wept in John 11:33, finding balance in one's struggle against sin, how to safely participate in the Eucharist with a severe gluten intolerance, and appropriate ways to pray the Jesus Prayer.
In this special pre-recorded episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on finding Orthodox resources for healing broken marriages, what makes a good marriage, what good parental discipline looks like, how to navigate work schedule conflicts with church services, if catechesis should be postponed to address an addiction to nicotine, where to find Patristic writings on marriage, and why Orthodox evangelism seems different from Protestant evangelism.
Father Evan answers your questions on the best resources for learning the Orthodox mindset, how to set up a prayer corner in a radically larger living space, how to discern which Christian teachings are Apostolic, explaining the Eucharist to non-denominational Christians, how to best fulfill a financial vow to God, what to do when one is given the cremated remains of a non-Orthodox Christian, burial options for families feeling the financial pressure to choose cremation of a loved one, how to find a listing of the Orthodox biblical canon, and what the Moscow-Constantinople schism means for the average Orthodox Christian on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.0:00 - Intro3:41 - Resentment towards Father?16:44 - Challenges attending church due to neurodivergence28:50 - Ad break29:53 - On Confession31:32 - Terminal genetic disorders?48:06 - Why is the Orthodox Bible different than others?1:03:33 - Outro
In this mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan answers your questions on navigating Communion as a recovering alcoholic, how to pray for departed loved ones, what useful insights an inquirer can take away from the "old calendar versus new calendar" debate, the differences between monasteries as opposed to parishes and missions, the theological significance of an inquirer receiving a blessing, and why the Orthodox Bible canon is different from that of other Christian groups.
Father Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox position on Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA), the appropriateness of anointing non-Orthodox with myrrh, how to best prepare for a life confession, private veneration of Catholic saints, entering the Church while dating a Protestant, if God sends people to hell versus hell as a personal choice, the Church's position on those physically unable to attend services, and advice for deepening one's understanding of their sins in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Father Evan answers your questions on how the commandment to honor one's father and mother applies to adult children who are married, the morality of pursuing monetary damages in court, the Church's guidance for spiritually healing from a miscarriage, the Orthodox perspective on irresistible grace, the physical reality of heaven, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Father Evan answers your questions on the appropriateness of video game use, coping with a sudden and extreme fear of death, alternative versions of hymns, the reality of angels, changing Orthodox jurisdictions when moving to a new town, interpreting difficult Psalmic language, and navigating conversion when one's spouse is militantly against Orthodoxy in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live.
Father Evan answers your questions on praying with a humble disposition, how to appropriately look for a spouse at church while also discerning monastic vocations, what exactly the Church is expressing in hymns that say Christ "trampled down death by death," and who is ultimately responsible for Eve's decision to partake of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the necessity of believing in the Resurrection, advice for combating repeated sins, how to receive Holy Communion in a different jurisdiction, the liturgical differences between Orthodox traditions, and how to view pre-Baptismal sins in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions about what to do after the end of the Lenten season, how to better understand repentance, if distracted or "disingenuous" prayer is better than no prayer at all, how to prepare for confession, and Fr. Evan 's thoughts on True Orthodoxy.
Father Evan answers your questions on why John the Baptist baptized people before the earthly ministry of Christ began, the appropriateness of delaying baptism for an adult catechumen, advice on preparing for baptism, the significance of the hand gestures depicted in iconography, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox approach to handling end-of-life concerns for pets, the Church's position on witnessing the Orthodox faith to other Christian groups that claim to have an Apostolic succession, why there is no Orthodox Bishop of Rome, and the suitability of Lent and fasting for non-Orthodox in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on dealing with spiritual imposter syndrome, the Orthodox position on tattoos, why the Filioque only became an issue around the time of the Great Schism, the Church's understanding of God "making man in His own image," how Orthodoxy reconciles the Faith with the idea of military service, how a traditional Catholic should inquire into Orthodoxy without their spouse's participation, his thoughts on the use of different translations of the Divine Liturgy depending on jurisdiction, and the appropriateness of writing down prayers before praying.
Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Mike once again to answer your questions on if the Eucharist is a re-sacrifice, whether or not the Orthodox consider Mary a mediator between God and the faithful, if non-Orthodox are considered Christians by the Church, what makes a council "Ecumenical," clergy attending Liturgy at parishes undercover, Fr. Evan's thoughts on A.I., and postponing Catechesis until kicking a nicotine habit on this Mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live!
In this mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on what advice to give newcomers on Lenten practice, the new calendar versus the old calendar debate, forgiveness for people who reject Christ after coming to belief in him, daily prayer practices for solitary people, and Christian practices that target the "use and dispose" mindset of the world.
Fr. Evan answers your questions on what it means to pray for creation, the purpose of formal religious education in parish settings, what to do when a parish does not seem to be accommodating people with special needs, how inquirers can bide their time until the beginning of formal catechism classes at their chosen parish, and how a Muslim can understand the theological differences between the Orthodox and other Christian groups on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on when to pray speaking aloud, the Orthodox position on artificial means of conception, advice for entering the church, and personal bigotry within the church in the episode of Orthodoxy Live.
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the state of souls pre-resurrection, the appropriateness of pursuing catechesis when one's spouse wishes to remain an inquirer, the Orthodox position on self-defense, how to give alms without enabling destructive habits like addiction, being received into the church at a parish on the old calendar vs. the new calendar, the purpose of taking a saint's name at one's chrismation, and the Orthodox position on Bible translations that are not explicitly Orthodox.
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the role of vigil in the prayer life of Orthodox Christians, how catechumens can handle persecution from loved ones during their conversion, how to react when we notice loved ones falling into spiritual apathy, developing a rule of prayer as an inquirer, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Alexis Pappas to answer your questions on the appropriateness of private prayer in communal prayer spaces, if one's job can be salvific, how to prepare oneself when receiving frequent communion, why the icons of the Theotokos depict her as older than her actual age at the time of the Nativity, the differences between ancestral and original sin, how to emotionally navigate a family conversion to Orthodoxy without a spouse participating, and more!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on his sermon for this week, advice for parents with children who are hesitant to convert to Orthodoxy, why the clergy sometimes have conflicting interpretations of the canons concerning the reception of converts, how icon veneration works from a practical perspective, the method of reception used in the case of Fr. Seraphim Rose, how biblical inerrancy works in the Orthodox Church, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Maria, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about preparing for admission to seminary, the church's position on corrective baptism, how to prepare for frequent communion, understanding the Orthodox Church's self-identification as the One True Church, and the necessity of kissing icons to one's salvation.
Fr. Evan answers your questions about how godparent/sponsor relationships work post-chrismation, developing an authentic belief in God's love, how one can ethically maintain a role as a Christian educator as a protestant discerning Orthodoxy, the Orthodox Church's position on the "8th Ecumenical Council," and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the differences between a non-Orthodox and Orthodox Christian's relationship with God, the Orthodox Christian perspective on owning historical artifacts associated with evil, the appropriateness of head coverings for inquirers, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox position on the priesthood of all believers, how to deepen our relationship with the Theotokos as a mother figure, if an Eastern Orthodox can believe in one nature of Christ, how one can move their faith from their head to their heart, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about being supportive of a spouse battling addiction, the role of the Orthodox church in the lives of the faithful, how to communicate with both non-Orthodox and Orthodox parish leadership during a conversion, putting aside one's theological prejudices on their journey into the church, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the appropriateness of laypeople reading the Old Testament, the role of remembrance of death in Orthodox spirituality, the ways in which the sacraments reflect spiritual reality, the purpose of praying for the deceased, how we can obey church teachings absent a consensus amongst the clergy, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Maria, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about the authority of a metropolitan versus that of a bishop, letting go of anger after a Christian friend has hurt you, the Orthodox perspective on AI, and more!
Does the sign of the cross have a metaphysical effect on the world? Does a crucifix depicting a sculpted Christ violate the commandment against idols? What can we do when we are losing our faith despite being in the church? Do neurological diseases like dementia have a spiritual dimension, and if so, what happens to the sufferer's soul? You asked, and Fr. Evan answers in this episode of Orthodoxy Live.
Fr. Evan answers your questions on whether or not Orthodox Christians should celebrate Halloween, why the Holy Spirit might call protestants to Orthodoxy when they are already engaged in fruitful ministry elsewhere, how the Orthodox interpret biblical references to Peter as the rock, possible solutions to the clergy shortage, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Sarah, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about prioritizing personal growth vs. spiritual practice when trying to draw closer to Christ, how to prepare oneself when for frequent Communion, the role of guardian angels in our spiritual lives, and more!
In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest cohost Lydia, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about the significance of blessing objects, the role of Orthodox mysticism in our experience of God, recommended colors for head coverings, and more!
Fr. Evan chats with Fr. David Lowell about his upcoming service retreats, and answers your questions on proper etiquette when visiting a parish, communing combat veterans, how faithful Orthodox Christians can appreciate aspects of other faith traditions, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan Answers your questions on the role of interpersonal relationships in our salvation, the purpose of Patriarch Bartholomew's visit with President Trump, whether or not icons contain spirits, the consequences of receiving the Eucharist without proper preparation, how loving one's neighbor works in daily life, and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on discerning God's plan for one's life, the best strategies for starting an Orthodox men's group, what makes a prayer compatible with the Orthodox tradition, and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on practicing discernment when beginning a romantic relationship, the Orthodox stance on political party affiliations, advice for healing broken marriages within the church, physical intimacy while engaged, how Orthodox Christians should contextualize AI, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the role of godparents in the spiritual journeys of their godchildren, how parents can constructively engage with their children while angry, how converts struggling to integrate into disengaged congregations can navigate feelings of loneliness, fighting the despair that follows repeated sin, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on living harmoniously with elderly parents who are not Orthodox, how to manage anxiety about bringing children into a fallen world, understanding immigration issues from an Orthodox perspective, and more in this week's Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about what to do when it feels like the spiritual life is becoming a chore, how to navigate the fear of bringing children into a fallen world, and advice for young women on finding a husband in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about how to pray to the saints, why Elias was translated, feeling unworthy of love, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live.
Fr. Evan answers your questions about human suffering in the context of the recent tragic events in Texas, why we send relics to churches, praying the rosary as an Orthodox Christian, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live.
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the Orthodox position on human suffering, the distinction between praying to the Theotokos and praying to God, the meaning of "taking up our cross," and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about how new parishes are consecrated, the status of the Old Covenant, the origins of the catechumenate, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the historicity of the lives of the saints, the difference between ancestral and original sin, the distinction between polytheism and monotheism, and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about burnout during catechesis, balancing unconditional Christian love with healthy boundaries, the reference to Pontius Pilate in the Creed, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on declining world birthrates, his favorite piece of advice for newly illumined Orthodox, leaving icons on the altar for forty days, how to share Orthodox beliefs respectfully with non-Orthodox Christians, and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the role of the laity, establishing prayer spaces in common areas shared with non-Orthodox, feeling unwelcome at church, why God allowed the serpent in the Garden of Eden, and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions on handling negative reactions to Orthodox conversions, habitual sin, and the faith versus works dichotomy on this episode of Orthodoxy Live.
In this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan answers your questions on handling catechism burnout, praying versus reading the scriptures, and learning more about the lives of the saints.
In this Antipascha edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan takes your questions on forgiving those who repeatedly hurt us, how to concisely explain Orthodoxy to Christians outside of the church, and how the fast works for Orthodox in poor health.
Fr. Evan answers your questions on how to raise children in the faith, silent prayer during liturgy, returning to the church, and the background settings depicted in icons in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about judging others, the role of asceticism within the Orthodox tradition, prayers to the Theotokos, veneration of the saints, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Unfazed by technical difficulties, Fr. Evan takes questions on the ethics of intimacy within marriage, the finer points of the Prayer of St. Ephraim, Lenten fasting rules, and the theology of creation as we continue our shared journey to Pascha.*due to technical issues this is a audio only episode
Fr. Evan answers a caller question from enquirer regarding infant baptism. What does it really mean to be a sinner. What does Fr, Evan mean when he speaks of turning to our children. What doe the scriptures say about competition. Do converts who are married out side of the Orthodox Church need to remarry to fully convert to Orthodoxy?
What is forgiveness vespers and why is it important for us to practice. Why does the church have a prayer to the holy cross? How do we reconcile the Old Testament to the New Testament? Fr. Evan explains how the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is completely relevant to God creating us with a free will and that loving Christ is always a choice.
If we do not believe in purgatory why do we have memorial prayer services for our departed. What does it mean to dress for church. Fr. Evan and a caller have a conversation regarding non-Orthodox and salvation.
Is Numbers 32:11 the scripture Protestants use to get the age of reason to accept God and baptism? What is meant when the Theotokos is referred to as the champion of leaders or commander of bodiless powers. How can you support someone without necessarily agreeing with them. Yota and Vasily. Fr. Evan's friends from Ecuador, call in to greet him. And so much more.
Is there any symbolic significance to the leafy branch used when sprinkling holy water. What are the benefits of fasting again ? How do you really comfort someone who is truly suffering. Was there ever a time when angels had free will? Does the church have any thoughts of UFO's. How should I spend my free time wisely.
Is is sinful to be a happy about living a virtuous life? Does the Orthodox Church teach that Jesus was an only child? Is it really necessary to confess to a priest to receive the forgiveness of sins? How long should one wait to take a monastic vow and how does one discern the call to monasticism. Does one need to wait until ones spouse is ready to convert to Orthodoxy ? For what reason would a priest not grant the forgiveness of sin in confession. How do parents remain joyful while churching and parenting children.
Tonight Fr. Evan is asked how we know Christ was born on Christmas day. Is it true Mary only birthed Jesus? And who are his brothers and sisters ? What are the dangers of of imagination at prayer, specifically phantasms. Does the church of a official stance on artificial intelligence? Is memorizing scripture a fruitful endeavor?
Fr. Evan is asked to compare and contrast Orthodox Theosis vs Protestant sanctification. What is our experience when we die? How can I ensure God's design for marriage both as a leader and as equal partnership. How to best battle anger during the fast. A wicken from Scotland calls in to ask Fr. Evan a question about Christ.
Do we need to remember and confess every sin in detail in order to be cleansed and forgiven? How does one go about getting permission to go the a monastery. What does " being sealed" at the Chrismation mean. Is it wrong to go into military combat? Is the connection a person has with their patron saint different than with saints in general?
Fr. Evan gives advice on how to renew your prayer life. Are there prayers that we should always say? What is the best way to begin a new prayer rule for oneself. What is our responsibility to bringing others into the Church and faith in Christ.
Who did Adam and Eve's children end up marrying? How should we observe the sabbath. Why do we read that baptism must be performed in moving water in the Didache. What is the Orthodox faith's relationship to civil law. Why do we venerate the gospel book during matins and what should we say to the priest after we kiss his hand.
Tonight Fr. Evan is joined by his friend Alexis Pappas. The discussion is centered around effective youth ministry. Are there particular saints we should pray to for our children? How do we help our young adults re-engage their faith and the church.To learn more about the work Alexis Pappas is involved in or to reach her please see; www.effectivechristianministry.orgDepartment of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Youth and Young Adult MinistriesAlexis Pappas, ECM Cohort Director pappas@goarch.org
How to best make fasting changes when necessary.How do we as Orthodox Christians respond to country patriotism. Fr. Evan gives advice to a listener who's wife threatens divorce if he becomes a catechumen. Does God place suffering on us and if so, does He say we are to be thankful for it? Is there any harm in Orthodox Christians engaging in the practice of acupuncture or yoga?
A former military member who killed in war and has a question regarding the sixth commandment. why was Cornelius not encouraged to step from his role as centurion. A 12 year old asks why our faith is the true faith. How do we ride ourselves of anger, hate, malice. How does the Orthodox church understand the 1000 year reign on earth as many Protestant churches believe. When one cannot sleep, what are some best practices to get back to sleep
Fr. Evan is asked his opinion as an Orthodox priest on consuming mind altering substances to initiate themselves into spirituality. Frustration with not able to partake of the Eucharist as a catechuman. Why did God wait almost 5 thousand years before He sent Christ for the salvation of the world.
How is Judaism practiced in 2024 different from rabbinic Judaism. Protestant belief in sola scriptura related to the belief in the rapture. What is the process of relics, how they are placed and where. What are the Orthodox views on organ donation and embalming.
Fr. Evan is asked advice on dating and gives advice on what to be mindful of when looking to find the one to marry. The Orthodox understanding of John 3:16 scripture reading. Fr. Evan shares an email regarding lust, pornography, gambling and comments on the very destructive impact these habits have on individuals and families. How to continue the struggle of Christian living in our modern world. Fr. Evan is asked to recommend resources to share with those visiting our churches.
A few things to know regarding second marriage within the Orthodox Church. The concept of "new time" and how the sacraments take place within this new time. As a Catholic, why should I convert to Orthodoxy? What happens to the soul of the departed once the soul leaves the body.
How to accept God's will in relation to other people's pre-choices. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents. Fr. Evan explains the meaning of the ecumenical patriarch. Why do priests only privately denounce Met. Epiphodoros. What does it mean when the church prays for unity of faith.The importance of presenting correct imagery to children in storytelling.
Fr. Evan shares listener words of appreciation and the importance of creating a space of love and acceptance within church community. Why are humans created higher than the angels by God. Why does the Orthodox church not practice Eucharistic adoration. How to counteract the passions of the flesh, particularly lust.
Discussion on Orthodoxy on the internet. How do we deal with anger. Fr. Evan is asked his response to the tv series, The Chosen. Why did Jacob wrestle with God as we are told in the book of Genesis
What key factors promote parish growth. Is the rapture an Orthodox teaching ? The difference between the old vs the new calendar. A story from an AFR listener, how she found the Orthodox Church and her chrismation experience
Has the Orthodox Church's theology on salvation changed at all from what is was in the beginning ? What is the purpose of the holy kiss in the divine liturgy. A 7yr old listener asks Fr. Evan if God was unkind when he sent the flood upon the earth. How do we understand AHDH with in the life of the church. What should those who feel they are possessed by a demon do exactly ? Fr. Evan's parishioners who are missionaries in Ecuador call in to say hello and give and update on the missionary work.
How does one navigate ethnic traditions within Orthodoxy. The importance and how to pray through the psalms. What is a mission church? How does the Orthodox Church respond to someone ending their life. What are toll-houses.
Fr. Evan explains John 9 ,Sunday of the Blind Man. Is the Orthodox wiki website a reliable source of reference for Orthodox Christianity? What will happen to those who do not know the fullness of God's love. What do the different colored vestments mean within the Orthodox Church.
Are dating apps a good and healthy way to find a spouse? What is a healthy response to pride month. Is it ok to take a pro-Israel stance on the war ? Is salvation only found within the Orthodox Church. Do animals go to heaven ?
Fr. Evan answers questions regarding life confessions, the number of sacraments, and more.
Is venerating the icons within the Orthodox Church a requirement? Is there a divine understanding of the concept of human rights? Is self care ever unhealthy from a spiritual perspective. First time listener, first time caller asks Fr. Evan advice on entering as a catechumen of the Orthodox Church
What is the proper greeting between parishioners during the Divine Liturgy when we recite the creed and what does it mean? What should we do when we break the fast ? What is our christian witness to those outside the Orthodox faith. is it true that the Ukrainian Church in Ukraine is being made to pray for the Russian army and its victory? What is the Orthodox view of the sacraments.
As an Orthodox Christian, is it permitted to participate on non-orthodox weddings? There seems to be a disconnect between commitment and marriage. Why? What is the Orthodox Church view on salvation. What is free will both here on this earth and the age to come.
Fr. Evan Interviews Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh and his friend Calliope Couchell-Wilson
Can we say memorial service prayers for our departed for both Orthodox and non-orthodox, non-christian at home. How do we understand earthly justice compared to heavenly justice. How does the Orthodox Church view exorcisms. Is there a rule for Orthodox Christians to not pray with the Heterodox?
Is it okay to ask God to help us love Him more? Why did Adam and Eve disobey God and why do people die? Can we get sick from receiving the Eucharist from the common spoon? How should feelings and emotions play in our decisions in our faith? What age is appropriate to introduce fasting to young children
Fr. Evan takes a question from an anonymous caller asking his advice on a personal family matter. Why do we pray if God already understands what we need. Is there ever a situation where it is okay to leave your marriage in order to become part of the church. What to do when one lives a far distance to any church and unable to attend services regularly.
What is the Orthodox view on Zionism. Is adversity ordained or given by God? Why does the Orthodox Church not use instruments in its liturgical service structure.
How do we acquire stillness and quiet. What is the importance of a home alter or prayer corner. How do we see Christ in our neighbor. What is the best Bible translation for a teenager.
What does it mean to be created in the image and likeness of God according to the first 2 chapters of Genesis. During the Great Entrance in the Divine Liturgy, why do some people reach to touch the aer or rope of the priest ? How are we to understand 1Timothy 2:13-15? Fr. Evan gives advice on prayer especially when one feels defeated.
Fr. Seraphim Aldea from Mull Monastery of All Celtic Saints on the Isle of Mull, calls in to chat. What is the proper way to approach the Eucharistic chalice? How does one go about acquiring a spiritual father/mother.
OCMC missionary Nathan Hoppe calls with an update on the work he and his wife are involved in. Melinda Johnson, CEO of Ancient Faith Ministries calls in to congratulate Fr. Evan on his elevation to Protopresbyter. Previous listener calls in to give an update on his experience within the Church. Fr. Evan takes a few minutes to answer email questions.
What is the Orthodox Church view on the Free Mason Lodge vs Christianity? Hans from Germany has a question regarding a particular prayer. A listener from Australia asks Fr. Evan to recommend reading material on the lives of the saints.
Once we have repented, where do we turn toward after? Fr. Evan offers his advice on how best to involve our children in our church services. What are toll-houses ? Who is the Prophet Jonah? Why is someone who is not baptized not allowed to practice communion.
Is God male in His essence? Why does the Orthodox Church pray for the departed ? What is the Orthodox's Church stand on the state of Israel.
Tonight Fr. Evan answers a question regrading divorce within the church. Is it true the Orthodox Church is is banned in Ukraine? How do we cultivate humility. Fr. Evan is asked to answer a questions regarding the prayers of consecration of the eucharist
Fr. Evan answers a variety of questions tonight including giving an explanation on the account of Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God and her response. Is organ donation after death approved by the church and, so much more !
Fr. Evan responds to Canadian listener email regarding a woman who suffered the loss of her husband asking advice on where to seek therapy ( ocampr.org ) Fr. Evan is asked his response to resurgence of covid restrictions and the impact this may have on the functioning of church services. How does the teaching of the church respond to those in the military who have perhaps had to take a life or women who have experienced abortion.
Fr. Evan is asked to comment about saints and them praying for us. How to we help our children who identify as gay and transgender within the context of the church. Is it acceptable to pray in non-orthodox places of worship? Fr. Evan explains the concept of theosis and how it differs from sanctification and, why do Orthodox churches struggle in missionary work, having Orthodox schools, hospitals, orphanages etc.
Fr. Evan is asked to give his thoughts on nihilism. An Anglican Dominican lay sister asks what is the Orthodox theology of Salvation? Does God chastise us through tribulations for not attending church?After confession, what is the responsibility of the priest, especially if the person revealed an egregious sin? Is it wrong for us to euthanize our sick pets? Is marriage a sacrament that extends into eternity ?
A question comes in from a four year old Sunday school student asking, where do souls go when a person departs from this earthy life?When having been baptized prior to entering the Orthodox Church, why is a re-baptism required.How do we understand God’s will for us when we struggle with depression and trying to just make it through the day.I have a friend who is very jealous, and a bitter personality, how can I best help my friend.I have a friend who addresses my priest as Yahweh and has a Arian disposition and does not believe in the divinity of Christ.
Fr. Evan answers an email question regarding the view of the Orthodox church regarding tattoos on our bodies. Fr. Evan is asked to share what his best book he would recommend as an introduction to Orthodoxy. Fr. Evan’s friend, Fr. Eugene Rosu calls in to chat about a book he wrote ; Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget. You can find the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and eugenerosu.com. Question about local Orthodox Church liturgical traditions and how they differ from one jurisdiction to another
Anonymous caller question comes in asking Fr. Evan advice regarding how we best approach our loved ones who are gender sensitive or gay within the context of the Church. Anonymous writer askes how do we respond to a priest who is both verbally and spiritually abusive in the life of the parish. How can such a priest continue to serve the Eucharist and it remain holy.
Matthew calls in enquiring on the justification of iconography in the Orthodox Church. Fr. Evan is asked to give guidance on how a gay person can enter into the life of the Church. Debra asks Fr. Evan about Celtic Orthodoxy, are they legit. A listener from Melbourne Australia greets Fr. Evan and asks why we Christians wear crosses.
Tonight Fr. Evan goes video live! In this episode Fr. Evan answers caller questions ranging from the relationship between the Jews and the Gentiles in the New Testament. What does the Orthodox Church say it believes and why should anyone consider becoming Orthodox. He answers email question regarding broken personal boundaries and the process of reconciliation. A young 6yrs old asks why God made Adam from dirt.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike,
Fr. Evan hears back from a former caller updating him on her journey into the Orthodox Church. A young Protestant man asks Fr. Evan all about the 7th Ecummenical council. Also, Fr. Evan explains the difference between open and closed communion practices and why and what the Orthodox Church practices.
Should governments impose God's commandments? Annoymous caller is troubled by the decline in Christianity. Are we permitted to eat food prayed over by other world religions and how do we pray for those who have taken someone else's life or their own.
Fr. Evan is joined by special guest, Fr. Rob Spaliatsos ,OCMC Missionary Director who shares with us his vision for the missionary department and, OCMC's pursuit of a missionary recruiter and the need for new long-term missionaries. Fr. Evan also welcomes a few call-in questions regarding missionary work.
Fr. Evan talks to Laura about a question she has about Fr. Evan's new book, Reclaiming the Great Commission. He answers a question on how we can cultivate ourselves in our Orthodox faith. An anonymous listener asks why Orthodox Christians cannot practice the Eucharist in their homes. Fr. Evan answers and email regarding how the scriptures support prayers before icons.
Fr. Evans friends from Panaghia's Pantry in Ecuador call in with an update the ministry work. A question regarding why the Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar for Lent and Pascha. If Jesus is God why does He pray to God. Does the Orthodox Church honor the black madonna
In tonights episode Mille and her son George call in from England asking Fr. Evan to recommend what bible translation is best for reading scripture and how and what scriptures to read. Rob calls in asking about the process of acquiring a spiritual father. Fr. Evan's parishioner Bonnie, calls in to greet him and to say she misses him. Clay, the last caller, asks advice regarding a spiritual pilgrimage.
Tonight Fr. Evan gives a recommendation of services one might consider attending throughout the last week of Great Lent and throughout Holy Week. He recommends reading the life of St. Mary of Egypt stmaryofegypt.org/files/library/lifehtm He also answers a live call on a question regarding a passage in Luke that talks about us being possessed; but what are we possessed by or with ? Another live caller asks Fr. Evan about the state of Constantinople and its Christian status. Fr. Evan reads an email from Fr. Dimitrios from Russia on what a priest can do if he is without a choir.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
In tonights episode Fr. Evan answers a caller question regarding why some Orthodox churches would have services not in the language of the people. Another caller asks a question regarding learning to walk more in repentance, seeking forgiveness in light of Forgiveness Sunday approaching and so much more.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology. The program streams live, with listener call-ins from around the world, each Sunday (with the exception of. the 5th Sunday of. the month) at 8:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific.
Tonight Kyra Limberakis and Michael Sider-Rose from OVC join Fr. Evan in a chat about how the Orthodox Volunteer Corps is going. Alexis Pappas from Holy Trinity and Holy Cross Orthodox Greek Cathedral in Birmingham AL, invites all listeners to a lenten retreat happening end of February 2023. Folks can register at holytrinity-holycross.org. A Sunday school teacher calls in asking Fr. Evans' advice regarding teaching stewardship to his Sunday school class.
Tonight Fr. Evan receives a call from a agnostic young man with a religious studies degree questioning the concept of heaven and hell and what it means to suffer. What is the structure used within the Orthodox Church to keep its unity. How to best read through the Orthodox study bible in a year. And why are the canonical books of scripture different from one Christian tradition to an other.
Tonight Fr. Evan responds to email questions explaining the Orthodox response to the view of the immaculate conception held by the Catholic Church. Also practical advice on how to approach the LGBT community. What is the difference between love in marriage and love in community. What to do when your young child has wheat allergies and unable to partake in holy communion. Fr. Evan responds to a caller asking his response to Orthodox Christians attending activities in churches that are not Orthodox.
In this episode Fr. Evan answers a live call in question regarding the meaning and significance of the Great Entrance within the service of the Devine Liturgy. What does it mean to be kept in the power of God. What is the Orthodox response to the idea of adopting an embryo. Lastly, Fr. Evan responses to a listener concern regarding animal cruelty within factory raised animals.
Join Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas as he celebrates his 10th Anniversary with special guests and greetings! Orthodoxy Live offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
Listen to Fr. Evan answer caller questions on tonights episode on how we properly dispose of materials with icons on them and old bibles, etc. The process of becoming a catechemenate and how to chose our patron saint. How does the Orthodox Church make sense of the commandment of no graven images. And what is the definition of heresy in the Orthodox Church.
Fr. Evan Answers caller questions on why would the curtain of the royal doors of the iconostasis open and close more frequently at a monestary chapel at the Divine Liturgy. Is there an appropriate way to share the Orthodox faith while overseas? Fr. Evan provides a brief history of how and why the Orthodox study bible came to be in existence and much more.
Tonight Fr. Evan answers caller questions including on if Christ's body in heaven bares the nail marks in His hands as well as, the spear mark in His side as depicted on the icon of the Ascension. Does Christ in heaven still contain His humanity? Anonymous caller asking Fr. Evan how one knows when we have truly forgiven those who have caused much person trauma. What does Orthodoxy have to offer for those seeking faith but have experienced much frustration within the Church.
Fr. Evan explains the meaning of the flood account found in the old testament. A listener asks why we do not wear a yamaka and why or why not one might wear a head covering. Fr. Evan discusses what the Orthodox Church process of ordination to the priesthood looks like.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
rthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
An eclectic list of questions for Fr. Evan. An email about finding other Orthodox singles, calls about the salvation of our pets, teaching alms giving to our children, the nature of Christ is the trinity, and Psalm 103 - are we created after we die? Another interesting episode of Orthodoxy Live!
Where is the bases of forgiveness found? Why do we begin the liturgical year in September. A caller shares his experience of reading the hours. What does a priest mean when he response to the falling asleep of a loved one when saying, ' may God forgive her/him'?. A caller asking guidance on understanding a true call to the priesthood.
Tonight Fr. Evan takes a question from a 6yr old caller asking why God created Adam from the dirt. Also, where does the custom of crossing our arms over our chest when taking the Eucharist. When lighting a candle in Church, is there a particular prayer we should be saying ?And how does one balance the preparedness for and frequency of receiving the Holy Eucharist.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology
Tonight Fr. Evan gives practical and simple advice on ways to connect with the larger Orthodox community. Answers question on written prayers vs expontaneous prayers; the role of women in the Orthodox Church and how the church sees humility vs low self esteem.
A caller asks Fr. Evans advice on what it might look like to start up a new parish in their area. What happens at the time of our falling asleep in the Lord and, what is the 40 days after about. A caller asks Fr. Evan to comment on why any Christian would embrace any kind of violence and Fr. Evan gives advice on grandchildren and thier baptism.
Fr. Evan explains what free will is and how it effects our lives. Does the fall bring morality to all of creation. How does the Orthodox Church understand nationality.
Fr. Evan gives an explanation of the icon of Pentecost. What is the theological view on the rapture. How do we re-enter into the church when we have fallen away from the practice of entering into the life of the church.
Fr. Evan is back after a bout with covid. He took a question about our Lord's descent into Hades, got an update on a missionary project in Ecuador, addressed an email question about the role of the sun, moon, and stars on our lives as Christians, and took a call from a listener inquiry about the word "mystery".
Tonight Fr. Evan answers the question of what Christ's love mean for us. At the last judgment, will it pain God if He should have to turn anyone away from the Kingdom. OR is it even possible for God to be separated from any one of us. When the Church prays, "fallen asleep in the Lord", what does this actually mean. Do adult individuals need a godparent to become baptized in the Orthodox Church. Fr. Evan gives advice on finding a good church community that fits "you".
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
Fr. Evan answers a question from live callers regarding same sex attraction and the Churches response. What it means to have the mindset of the Orthodox faith. What doe the scripture say regarding honoring women, our mothers. The resurrection gospel of the Myrrh-bearing women, the angel and the gardener; what is the meaning of these characters? What does the Church say about the sacrament of marriage.
In tonights episode Fr. Evan shares a appreciation recording from AFR listener from Australia. Pastoral direction the church adminsters when marriages cannot be salvaged. How can we reach Islam for Christ, is it possible ? Do we pray to particular saints for particular things? How to bridge the gap between correction and causing offense to those within the church
Fr. Evan answers live call-in questions regarding correct protocol and edict on visiting a monastery. Patty from Panagia Pantry Ministry in Ecuador call in to chat with Fr. Evan. A convert from Catholicism to Orthodoxy asks question regarding the apparitions of Mary and how the Orthodoxy Church responds. What is the connection between righteousness and confession.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology. The program streams live, with listener call-ins from around the world, each Sunday (with the exception of. the 5th Sunday of. the month) at 8:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific on Ancient Faith Radio’s Talk Station.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology
Another night of non-stop calls as Fr. Evan Armatas fielded questions about funerals, non-Orthodox relationships, what Church Fathers to read, sharing our faith, and more!
When approaching Orthodoxy, does it require a change of mind? What does the Great Commission mean for Orthodox Christians. Why do women in some churches wear head coverings ? How to discern advice from monastics. Fr. Evan explains the tradition and practice of a house blessing.
Fr. Evan takes caller questions - how do we communicate our questions and concerns to our hierarchy. Guidance on raising children spiritually, especially during Lent. Fr. Evan esplains the use of melody as art in Orthodox worship. How do we Orthodox christians embrace the Great Commission
Fr. Evan answers many email and caller questions such as; the difference between worshiping God and veneration of icons, saints, crosses etc. Why are babies brought behind the altar after baptism and who is allowed behind the altar. What happens with the Eucharist if it lands on the communion cloth or floor. The use of the Jesus prayer and, what is the nature of the Church in regard to the confession of the Nicene Creed.
Fr. Evan encourages his listeners to consider having their homes blessed. He explains the practice of praying for the departed and the tradition behind serving koliva. He answers a caller question regarding who is allowed in church and, what is the relationship between the heart and the mind
Fr.Evan gives an explanation for what is meant by when in scripture it says "until Joseph knew her (Mary) Matt. 1:1-25. He answers a caller question on the history behind the Filioque and, explains the process of catechesis and baptism.
Fr. Evan answers call in questions on why Adam and Eve were created separate from each other. What does Orthodoxy say about the doctrine on atonement theology. About specific prayers for specific situations or life events. Are there lists and duties in the relationship between godparent and godchild.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
Fr. Evan answers questions from his listeners during his live call-in show. What is the status between the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. How does the Orthodox Church view Free Mason belief structure. The book of Acts and speaking in tongues and how to navigate through the vast opinions on Orthodox theology on the internet.
Fr. Evan is joined by his special guest author Jean Hoefling. He answers questions from callers regarding angels, why do Orthodox Christians wear wedding bands on their right hand, is there a specific rule on which hand our prayer rope should be worn. What does it mean for us to pray to the Theotokos.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christian alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology
Fr. Evan answers email questions and has a prolonged conversation with a Protestant listener about the Orthodox view of salvation.
Fr. Evan answers questions about heaven, how to dispose of Orthodox catalogues that feature icons, and more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about the upcoming Connect Conference, evening prayers, Jerusalem, and more!
Fr. Evan returns after his sabbatical and answers questions about non-Orthodox loved ones as well as the book of the Revelation.
Fr. Evan discusses the Church's approach to creationism. What does the Church say about cremation. Fr.Evan shares wisdom for a newly crismated individual struggling with response from family and friends. And Fr. Evan provides explanation of the reading from the book of Acts 13.
Fr. Evan shares advice on how to keep pride from entering in. Explains the different parts of the Divine Liturgy and why it is an "open" Liturgy. He gives advice on praying for non-Orthodox departed and gives helpful tips on developing a prayer rule.
A combination of pre-recorded, email, and live phone calls make up this edition of Orthodoxy Live. Fr. Evan gets questions about lifetime confessions, an early Church understanding of Bishops, a place in the Church for divorced Christians, and the role of miracles.
Fr. Evan gives a short explanation about how St. Thomas Sunday relates to Bright Week. He addresses the the issue of suicide and what the response of the church needs to be. What is a healthy view of martyrdom, and what can we benefit from the martyrs within the Orthodox Church? Fr. Evan gives pastoral advice to a caller regarding entering into the Orthodox faith.
Fr. Evan discusses the lives of the saints, the ascetic life in a domestic setting, how to pray for our loved ones even though they may not want our prayers, confession by phone call, and more!
Fr. Evan gives explanations for Jesus saying “ my God why have you forsaken me “ and what the purpose and meaning is of The Ladder. The idea of a personal God and how to keep struggling through the Lenten fast s and why the canons of the church allow only one Divine Liturgy per day.
Fr. Evan answers caller questions about the Old Testament readings of Great Lent, the reason for leavened bread, an ethic for the treatment of animals, whether there is a moral imperative to get the vaccine, calendar issues in the Church, culturally inclusive parishes, whether the West and the East will ever commemorate Easter together, and why the Orthodox do not celebrate the Sabbath.
Fr. Evan answers live and pre-recorded questions on joining Protestant Bible studies as an Orthodox Christian, folk iconography, praying for the dead, salvation and sacraments, concentration during the Divine Liturgy, and more!
Fr. Evan explains the services and importance of the Canon of St. Andrew and the Compline services in the Orthodox Church. In The Divine Liturgy, what is meant by the phrase "mercy of peace"? He also answers a live caller question on fasting.
Fr. Evan interviews Fr. Alexander Goussetis about his new book Practicing Prayer and his work with the GOA Center for Family Care. He also answers questions from live callers about gender orientation, the difference between infant and adult participation in the Eucharist, and the practice of Orthodoxy without a nearby Orthodox Church.
Tonight Fr. Evan addresses questions on the history of authority and primacy within the Orthodox Church as well as the history of the Catholic papacy. The various traditions Orthodoxy practices regarding baptismal names or patron saints and why we have this practice.What is Christian unity and how do we work toward common ground within our communities?
Fr. Evan and his guest Fr. Chris Salamy explain to our callers and listeners why Orthodox Christians do not practice cremation. They also provide an Orthodox perspective on mindfulness practices and address what it means to blaspheme the Holy Spirit.
Fr. Evan answers questions about the Theotokos, miscarried babies, the Eucharist and expectant mothers, and Orthodox Church plants.
Fr. Evan answers questions regarding fasting, the history of the Theotokos, disagreement with our hierarchs, and the Covid vaccine.
Fr. Evan shares answers on Orthodox Christian burial rituals, blessed bread after communion, the teaching of the concept "little christ," and the role of Mary in the Orthodox Church.
Fr. Evan discusses the difference between an ordained priest preaching and a non-ordained individual preaching in the Orthodox Church. Can women teach? Fr. Evan also addresses the development and cultivation of church leadership, as well as humility.
Fr. Evan is joined by Dr. Timothy Patitsas, Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary and Dean of Hellenic College, to discuss questions about the ethics of the COVID-19 vaccine and the ethics of vaccine development.
Fr. Evan explains how disruption can create opportunities for growth. He explains why God created Adam and Eve separately, but from one body, and addresses the question of human suffering. He also comments on our fragmented culture and the Church's role in healing our communities. He then offers a few reading recommendations from ccel.org and ancientfaithstore.com.
Fr. Evan addresses the ways in which lay persons can get involved in church leadership, the role of emotional intelligence and the ability to be honest as church leaders. He also offers advice on prayers for our loved ones who have or are leaving the church and faith. He recommends the Akathist to Jesus, Light to Those in Darkness, and answers questions about feeling less than worthy and on how God can use our interests to pursue His calling in our lives.
We celebrate the 200th episode of Orthodoxy Live with call-ins from Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, Fr. Thomas Soroka, Bill Marianes, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, and Fr. Evan's wife, among others.
Fr. Evan answers question about Orthodox icons and their theological correctness. He shares a personal experience of almsgiving and what he learned about himself regarding the discipline of this virtue. He provides helpful resources on the sacrament of confession and discusses the concept of righteousness as relationship.
Fr Evan answers questions about where in Scripture we are instructed to pray to the saints, guidance on acceptable attire while in church and otherwise, how to forgive those who have grievously offended us, and the Orthodox response to abortion.
Fr. Evan interviews Dr. Jeannie Constantinou about her new book Thinking Orthodox: Understanding and Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind. The two discuss how the idea of phronema translates to how we teach and learn the faith of the Church, how we develop our phronema, and the difference between monastic and domestic phronema.
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the Orthodox approach to atheism, the Orthodox view of salvation, parish councils, praying to saints, and more.
Fr. Evan once again answers your questions regarding the Orthodox faith, its traditions, Scripture, and Church life.
Fr. Evan answers questions about the Orthodox view of the visual arts, dealing with anger, understanding the spiritual side of physical pain, addressing conflict among loved ones, and more!
Fr Evan answers questions about racial reconciliation, the body of Christ, Bible reading, why bad things happen to good people, and more!
Fr. Evan answers your questions about Pelagianism, instruments in Church, household tension over denominational differences, transgenderism, and more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about discernment and almsgiving, icons and worship, confession and Covid, and more!
Fr. Evan addresses questions regarding spiritual writings outside of the Bible, the Church's response to Covid, Oriental vs. Eastern Orthodoxy, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese as an ethno-religious institution, and more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about whether Jesus renounced his divinity after coming to Earth, why God created Adam and Eve separately, why God allows people to suffer, prayers for those people who have abandoned the Faith, and more!
Non-stop calls kept Fr. Evan hopping. Questions about Calvinism, the Eucharist, the atonement, the inspiration of Scriptures, and more.
Fr. Evan answers questions about honoring God with our wealth and material blessings, the meaning of "bloodless sacrifice," the Dormition of the Theotokos, and more!
Fr. Evan answers questions regarding sharing the prayer book with one's spouse, how to come into the Church, the Orthodox view of the Incarnation, neurobiology and personhood, and more!
Fr. Evan tackles questions from inquirers with spouses who are not as interested in Orthodoxy as they are. Also a mother whose Orthodox son is about to marry a Roman Catholic and a touching letter from a mother who is struggling with alcoholism.
Fr. Evan answers questions regarding parish lending libraries, exploring the Orthodox faith, and much, much more!
Fr. Evan interviews Dr. John Mark Reynolds and then fields questions about St. Elias, St. Sophronius, exercise and vanity, and more!
Fr. Evan addresses the prayers of our holy Fathers and Mothers, child baptism after civil marriage, non-responsive priests, God’s will in the context of death, and more!
Lines were full for the show with questions about free will, the Benedictine rule of prayer, a seeker looking for resources, the dispute between Moscow and Constantinople, vaccines, and more.
Phones were jammed once again as Fr. Evan took calls from Australia, Jacksonville, Missouri, and beyond. Questions deal with unbelieving spouses, yoga, vestment colors, protest marches, and more.
Fr. Evan discusses worrying about the cares of others, the ever-virginity of Mary, the difference between Oriental and Eastern deacons, fasting for prayer life, and more!
Back to back calls from all over the country for Fr. Evan tonight. Questions included: How are holy relics disbursed? How do we balance spiritual joy and humility? Who were the Samaritans? What are we to make of the state of the Church today and all of the problems? And more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about monastic vocation, menstruation and Communion, the burial tradition of Orthodox Christians, and much, much more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about praying to saints, Church and the coronavirus, and more!
Fr. Evan addresses questions about the coronavirus and the communion spoon, staying home from church, the purpose of our lives, and more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about the practice of yoga, learning liturgical singing, translations of Scripture, and more.
Fr. Evan addresses coronavirus and liturgy, possible pagan practices in Protestant churches, and more.
Fr. Evan Armatas takes questions from several listeners including a young teenager who urgently wants to become Orthodox.
Phones were very active as Fr. Evan Armatas answered questions from Australia, from inquirers, from skeptics, and more. You don't want to miss this one.
After talking with John Maddex about the recent Missions and Evangelism conference, Fr. Evan takes calls about pre-determinism, satan's fall, holy water replenishment, the following of the law as believed in Messianic Judaism, and careers for laity in the Church.
Fr. Evan welcomes guest Fr. Tom Soroka, host of Ancient Faith Life Today, and the two field questions about life after death, the Crusades, prayers for the dead, and more.
Fr. Evan addresses levels of heaven, whether Protestants have the Holy Spirit, the best introductory church services, whether everyone will be saved, and ecumenism.
Fr. Evan answers questions on fasting, prayer lists, relationships with our spouses, bringing teenagers into the church, and multiple wives of Old Testament figures.
Fr. Evan discusses Pascha Passports, the origin of ghosts, divorce and the diaconate, praying for the dead, the Christmas star, and transubstantiation.
Fr. Evan answers email questions about confession, interruptions in the Divine Liturgy, clericalism, fasting to death, and more!
Fr. Evan tackles the following subjects: the proper use of Holy Water, dating for Orthodox singles, the richness of Orthodox liturgical music, faith and works, “denying” communion, and the doctrine of election.
Even though Fr. Evan was a bit under the weather, he hosted another fascinating program dealing with a variety of questions on the Orthodox faith. The program began with an interview with Fr. Jim Kordaris and Stacey Stathulis who told us about a Missions and Evangelism conference coming up in February in Columbus.
Pre-recorded calls from Australia and Japan. Live calls from a catechumen and an inquirer. Another lively show which comes to you live every Sunday at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern on the Ancient Faith Talk station.
Fr. Evan answers questions about whether Jesus plays favorites, God's view of marriages where only one member is Christian, and more!
Fr. Evan celebrates seven years of his program and answers questions regarding the Eucharist, angels, Byzantine Catholicism, and more!
Wall-to-wall calls for Fr. Evan tonight: Is Christ present in the the communion of other Christian traditions? Why do the Orthodox pray to Mary? How do we handle Thanksgiving during the Nativity fast? Do the Orthodox believe in the assurance of salvation?
Fr. Evan answers questions about abortion, liturgical music, faith and works, the Bishop's staff, and more!
What is truth? Do angels intercede in our lives? How should converts navigate the cradle Orthodox that they encounter? Fr. Evan answers these questions and more on a new Orthodoxy Live.
Fr. Evan welcomes Fr. Anthony Savas. Together, they answer questions regarding reading for the newly converted, St. John Climacus, marital relations during times of fasting, demons existing for our benefit, and more.
Fr. Evan welcomes guest Fr. James Kordaris. Together, they answer questions about children who leave the church, breakfast before communing, unwelcoming parishes, and more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about "living water," trying to fast with medical issues, the gender of God, and more!
Fr. Evan answers questions about learning to embrace Orthodoxy and how to respond to a godchild's seemingly bad decisions. He also gets an update from Australia on an interesting Orthodox conference that recently took place in Melbourne.
Fr. Evan fields a ton of call-in questions, including ones about taking up our cross, ordinations, fasting, and the geographic location of heaven.
Fr. Evan tackles several of the hundreds of emails he has received for the show, including questions about the role of godparents and culture and Orthodoxy.
Fr. Jordan Brown joins Fr. Evan Armatas as guest co-host tonight and their very first call is from Australia!
A variety of topics are addressed tonight from listener calls and emails. Included were questions about the Eucharist, evangelism, and Orthodox unity.
Fr. Evan Armatas fields questions by email, pre-record, and telephone on this episode. Among the questions, listeners asked if we will remember our sins in heaven, if a life calling before being Orthodox needs to be approved by the Church after entry, and a helpful reflection on the Church's response to sexual identity issues.
Phones were jammed with calls in this episode as Fr. Evan Armatas took a variety of questions ranging from weeping icons to the presence of sin in the world.
On this Pentecost Sunday as well as Father's Day, Fr. Evan Armatas addresses a variety of questions including one from a Baptist pastor exploring Orthodoxy. Can someone find salvation using only the Bible?
Incense allergies, the atonement, corporate strategies in the Church, and the definition of the Apostles' Doctrine are all covered in this episode.
Calls, pre-records, and email questions make for an interesting and informative show with Fr. Evan Armatas. Questions include transgender pronouns, tattoos, and clergy vocations.
Dn. Paul Zaharas is the Chancellor of the Denver Metropolis of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. He is also on the board of IOCC. Together with Fr. Evan Armatas they field questions on stem cells, toll houses, icons depicting Judas, and more.
Fr. Evan answers questions about the Holy Spirit and the Trisagion, divisions of Christendom, including Byzantine Catholicism, head coverings, and more.
Lots of great questions tonight including ones on confession, autocephaly, forgiveness, and a wife who is not as ready as you are to become Orthodox.
Fr. David Thatcher is the co-host with Fr. Evan Armatas tonight. They take on some knotty questions that take some time to answer including the dilemma of an Orthodox mom and her out of wedlock pregnant daughter. They also address the question of Yoga and the first of the 55 maxims of Fr. Thomas Hopko - Be always with Christ.
Fr. Evan answers questions about the authority of the Church Fathers, the issue of stoning in the Old Testament, baptismal names, and much, much more!
Calls, emails, and pre-recorded questions made up tonight's show including one about the eternal fate of the non-Orthodox.
Fr. Evan tackles a number of listener questions, including topics on same-sex attraction and divorce.
Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes guest co-hosts Dr. Timothy Patitsas from Holy Cross Hellenic College and Thomaida Hudanish from the Metropolis of San Fransisco Mission and Evangelism Ministry. to take listener questions but also to talk about the Beauty First Films project.
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Phones were active tonight for Fr. Evan Armatas: My parish doesn't seem all that interested in bringing me into the Church; when do blessed things become unblessed; do the Orthodox believe we get a 2nd chance after death; how often should I take communion; and I'm a former Baptist minister - please tell me more about the Orthodox Faith.
Fr. Evan Armatas answers caller's questions tonight ranging from closed communion to the Holy Spirit.
It was non-stop calls on tonight's episode of Orthodox Live with Fr. Evan Armatas. Questions about self-care, healing grace for non Orthodox, closed communion, and others. Don't miss the question at the end from an anonymous listener in the chat room who is coming to the Church from a life of organized crime. He's fearful for his life and his soul before he has a chance to get baptized.
Many calls in this episode dealing with toll houses, universalism, the life of faith, and a question about self-care at the end that will be dealt with next week.
On tonight's program, Fr. Evan Armatas answers questions on ethnicity and the Church, universalism, real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the "sure hope" of salvation.
Suffering, the current break in communion between the Ecumenical and Moscow Patriarchates, fasting practices and more are covered in the questions on tonight's episode.
A question from Bulgaria on bringing up our children in today's world. A caller asking about the proper procedure when the Eucharist is accidentally spilled. Questions about Orthodox unity and more. Another informative show with Fr. Evan Armatas.
Fr. Evan Armatas begins the new year on the Feast of Theophany and takes a variety of questions including when to read the Bible, what do the Fathers say about dreams, the Septuagint and more. You can now listen to Fr. Evan every Sunday at 7:00pm Central/8:00pm Eastern.
Lines were jammed as Fr. Evan and his guest co-host Fr. Michael Tishel took calls with questions on sharing the Orthodox faith without arguing, Mary the God-bearer, Phyletism, and much more.
Fr. Evan Armatas is joined by guest co-host Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green as they tackle questions about spiritual reading, contraception, and more. Listen for a special "cameo" appearance by Kh. Frederica!
Fr. David Thatcher joins Fr. Evan Armatas as guest co-host to take questions about church structure, the Gospel message, disillusionment, and more.
Phones were buzzing as questions came in from all across the country ranging from what goes on the altar table to how we are to understand God's wrath.
Fr. Evan interviews Fr. Chris Rowe and answers questions about introducing Orthodoxy to outsiders, the Orthodox situation in Guatemala, etc.
Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes Bishop John Abdallah of the Antiochian Archdiocese to talk about pastoral counseling, the OCAMPR Conference, and several questions from the audience. Included were questions about the Western Rite and Halloween.
Fr. Evan and Fr. John answer questions regarding the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Russian Orthodox Church, Greeks and the English language, and the Orthodox teaching on praying for the dead.
Fr. Evan Armatas opens the new Church year by addressing questions from listeners. Topics included were the so called "rapture", repetition in the liturgy, loving our handicapped community, and more.
Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes Fr. Philip LeMasters as his guest co-host. Together they take questions on the sacraments, the rapture, and more.
Fr. Evan Armatas takes questions from the phones, emails, and pre-recorded callers on a variety of subjects including frequent communion, eastern and western mindsets, and choosing a Father Confessor.
Fr. Evan answers questions about the various levels of clergy, anger, serving in the Liturgy without communing, and much more!
Fr. Evan welcomes surprise guest Fr. Gregory Pelushi from Albania and tackles a variety of questions including one about the epistle read at the sacrament of marriage.
Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes Fr. Alexander Rentel from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary as a guest co-host. Fr. Alexander is an expert on canon law and together they tackled a variety of listener questions from calls, email, the chat room, and pre-recorded.
Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes Ancient Faith Spiritual Advisor Fr. Nabil Hanna to guest co-host the show as they tackle questions about the Old Testament, Prophets, trans-gender issues, and more.
A lively show as Fr. Evan Armatas answers listener emails and takes several calls. Questions included were on the daily prayers, wedding rings on the right hand, the numbering of the Psalms, the lectionary, and more.
Guest co-host Fr. Patrick Cardine joins Fr. Evan Armatas fielding questions about Orthodoxy and learning about the Western Rite.
Fr. Stephen De Young joins Fr. Evan to answer listener questions about fasting, evangelism, and the Atonement.
As we begin our Lenten journey, Fr. Evan Armatas shares some thoughts on Forgiveness Sunday and takes calls and questions from the audience on a variety of topics.
Despite being Super Bowl Sunday, Fr. Evan has a lively show with calls, chat room, pre-recorded questions, and email questions. Included topics were economia regarding the Eucharistic fast, spouses who have no interest in Orthodoxy, and Hades.
Fr. Chris Salamy joins Fr. Evan Armatas to answer listener questions including questions about confession, Byzantine chant, and fasting.
Fr. Evan Armatas had several questions tonight related to the differences between Orthodox and Roman Catholic understanding of the "keys to the kingdom." Please forgive the poor audio from Fr. Evan's studio. It appears it is time to replace a microphone cable!
Together with Fr. Lou, Fr. Evan takes questions related to friendly parishes, purgatory, and how to best relate to a spouse who is not interested in Orthodoxy.
Fr. Evan asks John Maddex to join him at the beginning of the show to reminisce about the beginnings of Orthodoxy Live five years ago. He then takes calls from listeners. The first one on prayer followed by an inquirer trying to choose between Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism.
Steve Christoforou joins Fr. Evan tonight as guest co-host as they tackle several questions together including salvation outside the Church and forgiveness. Send Fr. Evan a note of appreciation as it was five years ago tonight that Orthodoxy Live started!
Fr. Evan takes questions on the future of Orthodoxy in America, the Protestant objection to the adoration of Mary, prayers for the dead, science and faith, and confession
Penal substitutionary atonement, the diaconate, Church councils, and the acquisition of the Holy Spirit are among the questions fielded by Fr. Evan tonight.
The author of Parenting Toward the Kingdom, Dr. Philip Mamalakis joins Fr. Evan as co-host tackling parenting questions—especially for parents of teens. They also talk about a new resource for parents and teen workers from Faithtree resources.
Fr. Evan welcomes co-host and dear friend Fr. George Dokos to join him in answering listener questions tonight.
After a brief meditation on the Feast of the Transfiguration, Fr. Evan takes calls and answers email questions from listeners.
The hour flew by as Fr. Evan and Fr. Stephen address questions about the "myth of progress" as it relates to Fr. Tom Hopko's 55 maxims, systematic theology and the Orthodox faith, styles of worship in the broader Christian realm, and much more.
How are we saved through the Eucharist? Why don't the saints depicted in icons ever smile? What holy sites can I visit on my trip west? Was the Holy Spirit active before Pentecost? Those and other questions were presented to Fr. Evan and his guest co-host Fr. Nicholas Louh.
A lively program with many calls asking questions about transitioning to Orthodoxy from a Southern Baptist background, the differences between Eastern Rite Catholic and Eastern Orthodox, eschatology, death, and more!
Fr. Seraphim joins Fr. Evan to tackle questions and also talks about the founding of the first Orthodox monastery in the Celtic Isles of Scotland in a thousand years. Hear Fr. Seraphim on his own podcast, too: Through a Monk's Eyes.
Fr. Evan welcomes Dr. Philip Mamalakis for this special extended version of Orthodoxy Live. Many have found Dr. Philip's new book, Parenting Toward the Kingdom, to be a very helpful resource in raising their children. The two of them discuss child rearing, family life, and the joys and struggles of parenting. With far more questions than they had time to get to, look for a followup program down the road.
A variety of questions on tonight's show including from Catholic seeker who is looking for guidance on fasting and a listener grappling with a friend about to enter into a same-sex marriage.
A fascinating hour with Fr. Anthony Perkins who is the rector of St. Mary Protection of the Holy Theotokos parish in Allentown, PA. He is also the Director of Vocations, Associate Academic Dean, and a professor at St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary. He and Fr. Evan talk about Orthodoxy and military service and take a call from an explorer into Orthodoxy who spends part of her time in Italy.
A lively program with a great variety of questions including questions on confession, spiritual maturity, chanting, and modernity. Be sure to listen for a "cameo" appearance by Fr. Barnabas Powell!
Fr. Evan welcomes Fr. Gabriel Rochelle to join him as co-host as they tackle questions together ranging from missions in the early Church compared to today, leavened bread in the Eucharist, and humility.
On this 4th anniversary program, we begin with a nice greeting from a listener and daughter who listen in England followed by a mix of calls, pre-recorded, and email questions.
Fr. Philip LeMasters joins Fr. Evan to take a wide array of questions from callers and email including an intelligent question from a 13-year-old Chicago-area listener.
Fr. Evan welcomes Fr. Michael Gillis to co-host with him as calls flow in from Spokane, Phoenix, Tulsa, and Memphis. The Tulsa call was from an Oral Roberts University student looking into Orthodoxy!
Fr. Evan welcomes another guest co-host tonight: Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos. Fr. Ted is heard on AFR with his iSermon and Fr. TedTalks podcasts. They field listener questions on the role of pain and suffering, making your home an Orthodox home, liturgical translations, and, from both of them, a statement of what makes Orthodoxy so special.
Non-stop calls tonight with questions ranging from free will to groups known as the "True Orthodox" and their claims.
Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick teams up with Fr. Evan in this episode to tackle a wide range of questions including the role of a spiritual father and speaking to a non-believer about the Faith.
In the first half hour, Fr. Evan speaks with Fr. Jim Kordaris, Director of Stewardship, Outreach and Evangelism for the GOA and Thomaida Hudanish, Assistant Director of C.O.M.E - the Commission for Orthodox Evangelism in San Francisco. They give information about the upcoming Bringing Orthodoxy to America Conference in Portland.
In the 2nd half of the show, Fr. Evan takes two calls - one on the Orthodox perspective on the sin nature and the other on understanding the role of suffering in our lives.
In this special edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan welcomes Fr. John Chakos to talk about the huge influx of parishes into the Orthodox Church in Guatemala. Learn more at Mayan Orthodoxy and The Word From Guatemala.
A variety of calls, emails, and pre-recorded questions tonight to make the show interesting. Including questions about the marriage ceremony, prayer rules with your children, and the right time for chrismation.
A great program to put a dent in the backlog of email questions to Fr. Evan on a variety of interesting topics.
Another full night of calls with questions about living with a spouse who is not supportive of Orthodoxy, original sin, church etiquette, and much more.
Fr. Evan welcomes His Grace Bishop Athanasios of Kenya to join him and even answer some of the listener questions.
It was non-stop calls for this program as Fr. Evan talked with a listener who is joining the Roman Catholic Church, a 17-year-old catechumen, a 12-year-old boy, and several more.
Lots of calls and questions on this episode! A nine-year-old asks about shapes of crosses, a teenager about old calendar and new calendar, and much more.
How do the saints hear our prayers? Why was Jesus so hard on Judas? Plus a call from the United Arab Emirates!
Non stop phones tonight as Fr. Evan tackles a wide range of questions including ecumenical dialog, the Trinity, and the Evil One.
What do you do when you need to dispose of a sacred image? Can sacraments be performed in an unconsecrated church? What is the Orthodox view of transubstantiation? Fr. Evan answers these questions and more on a new "Orthodoxy Live."
Among the questions raised for Fr. Evan tonight were: Difference between compassion and love? Discerning God’s will in certain situations. A healthy description of spiritual fatherhood.
A nice variety of topics tonight including the intercessions of the Theotokos, dialog with the Roman Catholics, and how we react to various styles and approaches in Orthodox parishes.
Fr. Evan catches up on email questions plus a call about the closing phrase of the Lord's Prayer.
Interesting questions called in as well as pre-recorded including "what is the status of our marriages in heaven?"
A fast-moving show beginning with guest Fr. Lawrence Farley addressing questions about Bible prophecy. Then calls from listeners ranging from the biblical character Potiphar to apostolic succession.
Fr. Evan begins with a conversation with Fr. Tom Tsagalakis, from Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle. They discuss together a sensitive question written in by a father who is struggling to communicate with his daughter. She has expressed confusion about her sexual identity. In the second half, Fr. Evan takes a live call about the post resurrected Christ and his appearance on earth.
Fr. Evan returns to the microphone and catches up on some email questions as well as a live call from an inquirer into Orthodoxy. She asks "If the Orthodox Church is One Church, why are there so many jurisdictions?"
As the Paschal season winds down, Fr. Evan takes calls and email questions on a variety of topics including "How do we deal with the struggles of life and embrace them instead of dismissing them?"
Fr. Evan just returned from the country of Georgia where he met Ancient Faith Radio listeners! Here a little about his trip but also listen in as he takes questions from young Justin, Charlie, and David by email. The program ends with a Georgian rendition of the Paschal Hymn Christ is Risen.
What is Personhood? Should we read the Philokalia? What about using force to protect our families? These questions and more were on the minds of Fr. Evan's listeners tonight.
Some interesting questions posed to Fr. Evan tonight including: How do I get forgiven for losing my faith?
Fr. Evan takes questions via email, Facebook, pre-recorded calls, and a live call from a former Muslim. Don't miss it!
Fr. Evan chats with four different listeners on a variety of topics. Especially interesting is his conversation with Ed from the UK on science and Christianity.
On this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan answers questions from listeners on a variety of topics including contemporary Christian music, monastic titles, and more.
Fr. Evan answers some questions that came in via email and text but also has a delightful conversation with 12-year-old Ben about the reason we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on December 25.
On this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan addresses questions from listeners on fasting, speaking in tongues, and more.
Fr. Evan welcomes Fr. James Bernstein to tackle the first question of the night which was about the way to explain to non-Orthodox that the Orthodox Church is the true Church. After that, the lines were jammed with callers asking about fasting, prayers for the dead, connecting with youth and singles, and more.
On this episode, Fr. Evan takes questions on administrative unity, prayers to and for the dead, the day by day provision of God, and entrance into Orthodoxy by a gay man.
Fr. Evan Armatas talks to an Orthodox doctor about Ebola and then takes questions on a variety of topics including women's roles in the Church and praying for the dead.
Fr. Evan discusses the Resurrection with Fr. Barnabas Powell and then examines the Old Testament texts that the New Testament writers used, the role of women in the Church, and the kissing of icons.
After sharing some thoughts about the Feast of the Cross, Fr. Evan addresses questions about speaking in tongues, too many icons, why one would choose to be Orthodox, the "just war" theory and more.
A full program today including Fr. Evan's thoughts on the beginning of the Church year, special guest Fr. Pat Reardon talking about evolution and creation, and John Maddex joining Fr. Evan to address listener questions.
On this episode, Fr. Evan tackles questions about people who have left their Orthodox roots for Protestant churches, suicide, the anger of Jesus, violence in the Old Testament, and the placement of icons.
Fr. Tom Soroka joins Fr. Evan as guest co-host as they take questions about Orthodoxy as the true Church, Gnosticism, social media, and "love not the world."
Fr. Theodore Dorrance joins Fr. Evan tonight to take calls on topics including the interpretation of New Testament accounts that vary from gospel to gospel, finding the right Orthodox parish, Christian persecution, and more. Fr. Theodore is priest at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Beaverton, OR.
Fr. Evan begins a new segment on Orthodoxy Live by welcoming Fr. George Dokos, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Boulder, CO. This feature will introduce various priests from a variety of jurisdictions to answer specific questions asked by our listeners.
Fr. Evan tackles questions about the Holy Spirit, Early Church worship, altar girls, and anthropology.
Guest host Fr. Steve Tsichlis tackles a number of questions dealing with the differences between Orthodoxy and other faiths, prayer to the saints, theosis, and much more.
This was a pre-recorded program where John Maddex joined Fr. Evan to answer email and voice mail questions. The questions dealt with Theosis, Purgatory, did God create evil, and grace.
In this first broadcast after Pascha, Fr. Evan reflects on the resurrection in his opening comments and then takes calls. The topics tonight were about the divinity of Christ, His exclamation on the cross about God forsaking Him, and the Orthodox position on witchcraft. A late question on Same-Sex Marriage was deferred until there is more time.
Fr. Evan takes calls from the OCF chapter of Purdue University as well as other calls from San Diego and Memphis. Questions include why we fast, building a habit of prayer, the dates for Pascha, and more.
In part two of this special pre-recorded Holy Week edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armatas and John Maddex discuss Holy Wednesday thorough Saturday as well as Great and Holy Pascha.
In this special pre-recorded edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armatas and John Maddex discuss the first part of Holy Week including Lazarus Saturday, Palm Sunday, and the Bridegroom.
Fr. Evan takes questions about how the Fathers viewed women, the 2nd commandment and icons, the supposed anti-semitism of St. John Chrysostom, and more.
On this Forgiveness Sunday edition, Fr. Evan takes calls on a wide gaiety of subjects tonight from snake handling to usury.
In this episode which aired live on Feb. 16, Fr. Evan takes calls from listeners dealing with the real presence of Christ in the eucharist, the humanity of Christ, and more.
In this special episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan welcomes John Maddex into the studio and they give an overview of the Lenten Triodion and Great Lent itself. This is a perfect primer for the newly Orthodox or the inquirer. Learn about the history and current significance of Great Lent and how to best prepare for it.
This episode was pre-recorded with no live calls but questions came from listeners who used the message line and email. Topics included Holy Water, the Ever-Virginity of Mary, the Jesus Prayer, and the importance of the Church Fathers.
On the first program in the New Year, Fr. Evan takes questions on salvation in the Orthodox Church, transmitting disease or germs in the Holy Eucharist, head coverings, and the practice of saying Lord Have Mercy 40 times.
On this special edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan chats with OCF students from College Conference East and West.
On this episode, Fr. Evan takes listener calls asking questions about spouses in heaven, purgatory, confession, and the real presence of Christ in the eucharist.
A lively show tonight with questions about infertility, confession, and more, including a call from an Australian ex-Mormon living in China who is exploring Orthodoxy!
Fr. Evan takes questions about the nature of prayer, feeling a slump in your Orthodox faith, and more.
Calls from across the country on subjects ranging from the Orthodox perspective on Halloween to a 10 year old's question about our age in heaven.
Contemporary christian music, funerals, and kneeling in church are among the topics in this episode.
The University of Pittsburgh OCF makes up the majority of calls with questions on icons, ethnicity, being single, and more.
Calls were abundant on this episode on topics like Hades, the atonement, the immaculate conception and more.
A mix of live calls, pre-recorded calls and email questions make up this episode with questions ranging from capital punishment to being a witness to our atheistic friends.
On this program, Fr. Evan tackles questions about language used in the Liturgy, the role of the Holy Spirit in Orthodoxy, how to know you are called to the priesthood, and much more.
In this episode, Fr. Evan takes calls from Manitoba to the United Kingdom on subjects ranging from Godparents who left Orthodoxy to explaining the eternal Nature of God to a 9 year old.
Fr. Evan tackles questions about re-baptism and more on the June 16 version of Orthodoxy Live.
Fr. Evan addresses Orthodox music, commentaries on the Scriptures, the Orthodox understanding of Hades, and the forty days after childbirth that women must wait before returning to church.
Fr. Evan discusses the responsibility of wedding sponsors, ways to enhance prayer, dialoguing with Evangelical friends who don't value the physical world, and C.S. Lewis.
John Maddex joins Fr. Evan in this pre-recorded Pascha edition of Orthodoxy Live. Fr. Evan give some reflections on the resurrection and then addresses some of the backlog of questions that have come in.
The Northeast region of OCF was featured in this episode which aired live on Sunday evening April 21, 2013. Students gathered at the University of Connecticut to ask questions on behalf of students from all around the region.
In this episode, Fr. Evan takes calls from listeners with questions ranging from the role of the Theotokos to prayers for our non-Orthodox loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord.
Fr. Evan Armatas took some great questions from the audience in this episode ranging from the nature of repentance and confession to the sinlessness of the Theotokos.
Sitting in for Fr. Evan tonight is Fr. Steven Tsichlis, pastor at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, CA. He tackled questions ranging from organ donations to the Orthodox view of salvation compared to the Protestant view.
On this special OCF edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan takes calls from college students ranging from why we cross ourselves the way we do to why so much money is spent on altar decor that could be spent on the poor.
On today's program, Fr. Evan takes questions from Egypt, South Korea, Texas, Colorado, and more on topics ranging from establishing a relationship with God to the theology of dreams.
Instruments in Church, writing books for profit, Angels free-will, and the nature of Salvation are among the questions Fr. Evan tackles in this episode.
On this special edition of Orthodoxy Live, we take you to the 2012 College Conference of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship where Fr. Evan takes questions from the students in attendance.
After his thoughtful reflections on the tragedy in Newtown CT, Fr. Evan took calls on the Church calendar, pets in heaven, music, marijuana, and more.
In this edition, Fr. Evan fields calls and emails about marriage, godparents, missions, and evil. Questions came in from Ireland, India, Alaska, and several states in North America.
Fr. Evan Armatas hosted his inaugral call in taking questions on a variety of topics including works verses faith, the alledged anti-semitism of St. John Chrysostom, why do we use leavened bread in the Eucharist, and many others.