Orthodoxy Live
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsAnswering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice
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Orthodoxy Live June 30, 2024
July 01, 2024 23:32Has 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.
Orthodoxy Live June 23, 2024
June 24, 2024 05:00How 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.
Orthodoxy Live June 9, 2024
June 10, 2024 05:00Fr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live June 2, 2024
June 03, 2024 05:00Are 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 ?
Orthodoxy Live - May 26, 2024
May 27, 2024 15:14Fr. Evan answers questions regarding life confessions, the number of sacraments, and more.
Orthodoxy Live - May 19, 2024
May 20, 2024 05:00Is 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
Orthodoxy Live April 21, 2024
April 22, 2024 05:00What 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.
Orthodoxy Live April 14, 2024
April 15, 2024 05:00As 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.
The Divine Liturgy - April 7, 2024
April 08, 2024 05:00Live stream services from Christ the Savior Orthodox Church (OCA) Chicago
Orthodoxy Live April 7, 2024
April 08, 2024 02:31Fr. Evan Interviews Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh and his friend Calliope Couchell-Wilson
Orthodoxy Live - March 24, 2024
March 25, 2024 05:00Can 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?
Orthodoxy Live February 25, 2024
February 26, 2024 06:00Is 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
Orthodoxy Live February 4, 2024
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 52.6 MBFr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live January 28, 2024
January 29, 2024 06:00What 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.
Orthodoxy Live - January 21, 2024
January 22, 2024 06:00How 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.
Orthodoxy Live - Januray 7, 2024
January 08, 2024 03:01What 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.
Orthodoxy Live December 17, 2023
December 18, 2023 21:20Fr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live December 10, 2023
December 11, 2023 06:00OCMC 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.
Orthodoxy Live December 03, 2023
December 04, 2023 06:01 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBWhat 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.
Orthodoxy Live December 3, 2023
December 04, 2023 06:00What 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.
Orthodoxy Live - November 19, 2023
November 20, 2023 06:00Once 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.
Orthodoxy Live November 12,2023
November 13, 2023 17:47Fr. Evan answers listener live call-in questions and YouTube channel questions
Orthodoxy Live November 5, 2023
November 06, 2023 06:00Is 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.
Orthodoxy Live October 22, 2023
October 23, 2023 05:00Tonight 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
Orthodoxy Live October 15, 2023
October 16, 2023 05:00Fr. 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 !
Orthodoxy Live October 8, 2023
October 09, 2023 05:00Fr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live October 1, 2023
October 02, 2023 05:00Fr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live - September 24, 2023
September 25, 2023 05:00Fr. 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 ?
Orthodoxy Live September 17,2023
September 18, 2023 05:00A 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 ...
Orthodoxy Live September 10,2023
September 11, 2023 05:00Fr. 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 www.eugenrosu.com Question about local Orthodox Church liturgical traditions and how they differ from one jurisd...
Orthodoxy Live - August 20, 2023
August 21, 2023 02:28Anonymous 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.
Orthodoxy Live - August 13, 2023
August 14, 2023 02:24Matthew 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.
Orthodoxy Live - Special Episode Aug. 6,2023
August 07, 2023 12:49Fr. Evan tackles email questions and discussion with Mat. Trudi Richter.
Orthodoxy Live July 23, 2023
July 24, 2023 01:57Orthodoxy 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
Orthodoxy Live July 9, 2023
July 10, 2023 01:59Tonight 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 July 2, 2023
July 02, 2023 23:41Orthodoxy 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.
Orthodoxy Live June 18, 2023
June 19, 2023 21:12Fr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live June 4, 2023
June 05, 2023 01:43Should 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
Orthodoxy Live May 21, 2023
May 22, 2023 03:13Fr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live May 21, 2023
May 22, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live May 14, 2023
May 15, 2023 01:41Fr. 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.
Orthodoxy Live May 7, 2023
May 08, 2023 01:59Fr. 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
Orthodoxy Live April 23, 2023
April 24, 2023 02:07In 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.
Orthodoxy Live April 2,2023
April 03, 2023 02:05Tonight 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 ...
Orthodoxy Live March 5, 2023
March 06, 2023 05:33Orthodoxy 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.
Orthodoxy Live February 19, 2023
February 20, 2023 03:31In 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 February 12, 2023
February 13, 2023 02:34Orthodoxy 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 ...
Orthodoxy Live February 5, 2023
February 06, 2023 02:34Tonight 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.
Orthodoxy Live January 22, 2023
January 23, 2023 04:02Tonight 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.
Orthodoxy Live January 8, 2023
January 09, 2023 02:53Tonight 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 O...