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.
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I am writing a long review of The Orthodoxy Live podcast, hosted by Fr. Evan, which has been an incredibly influential and informative resource for me on my journey towards Orthodox Christianity. This show is filled with kindness, humility, and pastoral wisdom as Fr. Evan answers questions about the faith and encourages his listeners to practice what they believe.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Father Evan himself. He genuinely loves people and the Church, and it shines through in every episode. His kind and humble answers demonstrate his deep understanding of Orthodox doctrine and his desire to share that knowledge with others. He navigates a wide range of questions with grace and compassion, providing thoughtful and intelligent responses. His example not only provides great content but also serves as an instructive model on how to speak to others about the Orthodox faith.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its accessibility. Fr. Evan takes the time to fully respond to each question, never rushing or making callers feel like he needs to move on quickly. This allows for a thorough exploration of each topic and helps listeners gain a deeper understanding of Orthodox doctrine. Additionally, the show welcomes callers from all over the world, both Orthodox and non-Orthodox, young and old, creating a diverse range of perspectives that enriches the dialogue.
While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one possible downside is that it may not be suited for those seeking more scholarly or academic discussions on Orthodoxy. While Father Evan is well-informed on the details of Orthodox doctrine, this podcast focuses more on providing practical guidance and pastoral support rather than delving deeply into theological debates or historical nuances.
In conclusion, The Orthodoxy Live podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone interested in learning more about Orthodox Christianity or seeking guidance in their spiritual journey. Fr. Evan's love for the Church and genuine care for his listeners shine through in every episode. His ability to address complex issues with clear answers and his pastoral approach to each caller make this podcast unique and invaluable. I highly recommend this podcast and also encourage listeners to explore Fr. Evan's other podcasts and the resources available on the website of his parish, St. Spyridon's in Loveland, Colorado.
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.
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.org Department of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Youth and Young Adult Ministries Alexis 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.
Is the Orthodox Church's view of salvation as it was from its begining still the same as viewed today? What is the meaning of the holy kiss in the Divine Liturgy. 7 yr old listener asks Fr. Evan if it was mean of God to send the flood upon the earth. How to understand ADHD within the life of the church. Fr. Evans friends from Ecuador call in with an update of the missionary work. You can learn about Philoptochos @ https://www.saintspyridon.church/philoptochos. What should one do if they feel they are possesed by a demon.
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.
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.
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 ?
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Fr. Evan Interviews Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh and his friend Cally Couchell
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?
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