god and spiritual

August 4, 2013

A mix of live calls, pre-recorded calls and email questions make up this episode with questions ranging from capital punishment to being a witness to our atheistic friends.




god and spiritual

July 21, 2013

On this program, Fr. Evan tackles questions about language used in the Liturgy, the role of the Holy Spirit in Orthodoxy, how to know you are called to the priesthood, and much more.




god and spiritual

August 18, 2013

Calls were abundant on this episode on topics like Hades, the atonement, the immaculate conception and more.




god and spiritual

September 15, 2013

The University of Pittsburgh OCF makes up the majority of calls with questions on icons, ethnicity, being single, and more.




god and spiritual

October 6, 2013

Contemporary christian music, funerals, and kneeling in church are among the topics in this episode.




god and spiritual

October 20, 2013

Calls from across the country on subjects ranging from the Orthodox perspective on Halloween to a 10 year old's question about our age in heaven.




god and spiritual

November 17, 2013

A lively show tonight with questions about infertility, confession, and more, including a call from an Australian ex-Mormon living in China who is exploring Orthodoxy!




god and spiritual

November 3, 2013

Fr. Evan takes questions about the nature of prayer, feeling a slump in your Orthodox faith, and more.




god and spiritual

December 15, 2013

On this episode, Fr. Evan takes listener calls asking questions about spouses in heaven, purgatory, confession, and the real presence of Christ in the eucharist.




god and spiritual

OCF College Conference Edition

On this special edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan chats with OCF students from College Conference East and West.




god and spiritual

Jan 6, 2014

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.




god and spiritual

January 19, 2014

This episode was pre-recorded with no live calls but questions came from listeners who used the message line and email. Topics included Holy Water, the Ever-Virginity of Mary, the Jesus Prayer, and the importance of the Church Fathers.




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live Lenten Special

In this special episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan welcomes John Maddex into the studio and they give an overview of the Lenten Triodion and Great Lent itself. This is a perfect primer for the newly Orthodox or the inquirer. Learn about the history and current significance of Great Lent and how to best prepare for it.




god and spiritual

February 16, 2014

In this episode which aired live on Feb. 16, Fr. Evan takes calls from listeners dealing with the real presence of Christ in the eucharist, the humanity of Christ, and more.




god and spiritual

March 2, 2014

On this Forgiveness Sunday edition, Fr. Evan takes calls on a wide gaiety of subjects tonight from snake handling to usury.




god and spiritual

March 16, 2014

Fr. Evan takes questions about how the Fathers viewed women, the 2nd commandment and icons, the supposed anti-semitism of St. John Chrysostom, and more.




god and spiritual

Holy Week Special - Part 1

In this special pre-recorded edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armatas and John Maddex discuss the first part of Holy Week including Lazarus Saturday, Palm Sunday, and the Bridegroom.




god and spiritual

Holy Week Special - Part 2

In part two of this special pre-recorded Holy Week edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armatas and John Maddex discuss Holy Wednesday thorough Saturday as well as Great and Holy Pascha.




god and spiritual

April 6, 2014

Fr. Evan takes calls from the OCF chapter of Purdue University as well as other calls from San Diego and Memphis. Questions include why we fast, building a habit of prayer, the dates for Pascha, and more.




god and spiritual

May 4, 2014

In this first broadcast after Pascha, Fr. Evan reflects on the resurrection in his opening comments and then takes calls. The topics tonight were about the divinity of Christ, His exclamation on the cross about God forsaking Him, and the Orthodox position on witchcraft. A late question on Same-Sex Marriage was deferred until there is more time.




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December 16, 2012

After his thoughtful reflections on the tragedy in Newtown CT, Fr. Evan took calls on the Church calendar, pets in heaven, music, marijuana, and more.




god and spiritual

May 18, 2014

This was a pre-recorded program where John Maddex joined Fr. Evan to answer email and voice mail questions. The questions dealt with Theosis, Purgatory, did God create evil, and grace.




god and spiritual

May 19, 2013

Fr. Evan discusses the responsibility of wedding sponsors, ways to enhance prayer, dialoguing with Evangelical friends who don't value the physical world, and C.S. Lewis.




god and spiritual

June 15, 2014

Fr. Evan tackles questions about the Holy Spirit, Early Church worship, altar girls, and anthropology.




god and spiritual

July 6, 2014

Fr. Evan begins a new segment on Orthodoxy Live by welcoming Fr. George Dokos, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Boulder, CO. This feature will introduce various priests from a variety of jurisdictions to answer specific questions asked by our listeners.




god and spiritual

July 20, 2014

Fr. Theodore Dorrance joins Fr. Evan tonight to take calls on topics including the interpretation of New Testament accounts that vary from gospel to gospel, finding the right Orthodox parish, Christian persecution, and more. Fr. Theodore is priest at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Beaverton, OR.




god and spiritual

August 3, 2014

Fr. Tom Soroka joins Fr. Evan as guest co-host as they take questions about Orthodoxy as the true Church, Gnosticism, social media, and "love not the world."




god and spiritual

August 17, 2014

On this episode, Fr. Evan tackles questions about people who have left their Orthodox roots for Protestant churches, suicide, the anger of Jesus, violence in the Old Testament, and the placement of icons.




god and spiritual

September 7, 2014

A full program today including Fr. Evan's thoughts on the beginning of the Church year, special guest Fr. Pat Reardon talking about evolution and creation, and John Maddex joining Fr. Evan to address listener questions.




god and spiritual

September 21, 2014

After sharing some thoughts about the Feast of the Cross, Fr. Evan addresses questions about speaking in tongues, too many icons, why one would choose to be Orthodox, the "just war" theory and more.




god and spiritual

October 5, 2014

Fr. Evan discusses the Resurrection with Fr. Barnabas Powell and then examines the Old Testament texts that the New Testament writers used, the role of women in the Church, and the kissing of icons.




god and spiritual

October 19, 2014

Fr. Evan Armatas talks to an Orthodox doctor about Ebola and then takes questions on a variety of topics including women's roles in the Church and praying for the dead.




god and spiritual

November 2, 2014

On this episode, Fr. Evan takes questions on administrative unity, prayers to and for the dead, the day by day provision of God, and entrance into Orthodoxy by a gay man.




god and spiritual

December 7, 2014

On this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan addresses questions from listeners on fasting, speaking in tongues, and more.




god and spiritual

December 21, 2014

Fr. Evan answers some questions that came in via email and text but also has a delightful conversation with 12-year-old Ben about the reason we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on December 25.




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Orthodoxy Live for January 18, 2015

Fr. Evan chats with four different listeners on a variety of topics. Especially interesting is his conversation with Ed from the UK on science and Christianity.




god and spiritual

March 1, 2015

Fr. Evan takes questions via email, Facebook, pre-recorded calls, and a live call from a former Muslim. Don't miss it!




god and spiritual

March 15, 2015

Some interesting questions posed to Fr. Evan tonight including: How do I get forgiven for losing my faith?




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live for April 19, 2015

What is Personhood? Should we read the Philokalia? What about using force to protect our families? These questions and more were on the minds of Fr. Evan's listeners tonight.




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live for May 17, 2015

As the Paschal season winds down, Fr. Evan takes calls and email questions on a variety of topics including "How do we deal with the struggles of life and embrace them instead of dismissing them?"




god and spiritual

July 5, 2015

Fr. Evan returns to the microphone and catches up on some email questions as well as a live call from an inquirer into Orthodoxy. She asks "If the Orthodox Church is One Church, why are there so many jurisdictions?"




god and spiritual

August 3, 2015

Fr. Evan begins with a conversation with Fr. Tom Tsagalakis, from Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle. They discuss together a sensitive question written in by a father who is struggling to communicate with his daughter. She has expressed confusion about her sexual identity. In the second half, Fr. Evan takes a live call about the post resurrected Christ and his appearance on earth.




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live August 16, 2015

A fast-moving show beginning with guest Fr. Lawrence Farley addressing questions about Bible prophecy. Then calls from listeners ranging from the biblical character Potiphar to apostolic succession.




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live September 6, 2015

Interesting questions called in as well as pre-recorded including "what is the status of our marriages in heaven?"




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live Sep 20, 2015

Fr. Evan catches up on email questions plus a call about the closing phrase of the Lord's Prayer.




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live October 18, 2015

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.




god and spiritual

November 16, 2014

Fr. Evan welcomes Fr. James Bernstein to tackle the first question of the night which was about the way to explain to non-Orthodox that the Orthodox Church is the true Church. After that, the lines were jammed with callers asking about fasting, prayers for the dead, connecting with youth and singles, and more.




god and spiritual

January 6, 2013

Instruments in Church, writing books for profit, Angels free-will, and the nature of Salvation are among the questions Fr. Evan tackles in this episode.




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live Nov 1 2015

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.




god and spiritual

Orthodoxy Live Nov 15 2015

What do you do when you need to dispose of a sacred image? Can sacraments be performed in an unconsecrated church? What is the Orthodox view of transubstantiation? Fr. Evan answers these questions and more on a new "Orthodoxy Live."