Orthodoxy Live

Fr. Evan tackles email questions and discussion with Mat. Trudi Richter.

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

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 on Ancient Faith Radio’s Talk Station.

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.