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.

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 July 9, 2023

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,

Orthodoxy Live July 2, 2023

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.

Orthodoxy Live June 18, 2023

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.

Orthodoxy Live June 4, 2023

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.

Orthodoxy Live May 21,  2023

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.

Orthodoxy Live May 14, 2023

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

Orthodoxy Live May 7, 2023

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.

Orthodoxy Live April 23, 2023

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.

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 <a href="http://stmaryofegypt.org/files/library/lifehtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stmaryofegypt.org/files/library/lifehtm</a> 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 April 2,2023

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.

Orthodoxy Live March 5, 2023

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 Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.

Father Evan does a tremendous job answering questions thoughtfully, intelligently, and artistically on Orthodoxy Live. Thankful that this is available on AFR and Podcasts!

Wonderful

Every time I listen I learn a whole lot more than I though I knew.

So much to learn!

Orthodoxy Live

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 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.

August 7, 2016

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!

May 7, 2017

David Thatcher

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.

Guest Co-Host Fr. David Thatcher

Non stop phones tonight as Fr. Evan tackles a wide range of questions including ecumenical dialog, the Trinity, and the Evil One.

Orthodoxy Live Dec. 6, 2015

Ted Paraskevopoulos

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.

Orthodoxy Live With Guest Co-Host Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos

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.

June 23, 2019

Nicholas Louh

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.

Guest Co-Host Fr. Nicholas Louh

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.

Parenting Toward the Kingdom

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.

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.

Orthodoxy Live Nov 1 2015

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.

December 22, 2019

A variety of topics are addressed tonight from listener calls and emails. Included were questions about the Eucharist, evangelism, and Orthodox unity.

July 21, 2019

Incense allergies, the atonement, corporate strategies in the Church, and the definition of the Apostles' Doctrine are all covered in this episode.

June 9, 2019

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.

October 27, 2019

Fr. Evan discusses universal salvation, the symbol of the cross, and more!

Orthodoxy Live - January 17, 2016

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.

October 20, 2019

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.

Orthodoxy Live October 18, 2015

Fr. Evan answers questions about the Holy Spirit and the Trisagion, divisions of Christendom, including Byzantine Catholicism, head coverings, and more.

May 12, 2019

Timothy Patitsas

Thomaida Hudanish

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/beautyfirstfilmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautyfirstfilms/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyfirstfilms/

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: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/37d8ba4d0802/beautyfirstfilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mailchi.mp/37d8ba4d0802/beautyfirstfilms</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beautyfirstfilms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/beautyfirstfilms/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beautyfirstfilms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/beautyfirstfilms/</a>

Dr. Timothy Patitsas and Thomaida Hudanish

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.

Jan 6, 2014

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.

May 26, 2019

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