Orthodoxy Live

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. If listeners would like to subscribe to the Beauty First Films email news list, here is the link: https://mailchi.mp/37d8ba4d0802/beautyfirstfilms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautyfirstfilms/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyfirstfilms/

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.

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.

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. 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!

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.

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.

On this holiday weekend, Fr. Evan digs into his vast backlog of email questions.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Fr. Evan discussed the priesthood, today's Gospel reading, and exorcisms.