Dawn’s Gentle Light, "August 1, 1914," by Renee Riva (Pink Heart Press, 2017)

Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent, "The Hospitality of Abraham and Jacob & Esau," by Elissa Bjeletich, illustrated by Jelena Jeftic (Sebastian Press, 2017).

Fr. Ted discusses the various accounts of the Resurrection and explains how the differences actually support the Truth.

Fr. Ted discusses St. Nicholas.

Fr. Ted reflects upon a conversation that he had regarding the resurrection of the body, and whether we actually believe the faith that has been handed down to us.

Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos explains the relationship of power and authority in the Church to Christ.

In this edition Kevin tackles the tricky question of which Christian tradition can authentically claim "apostolic succession," with historian, theologian, author, and Dean of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Fr John Behr.

Fr. Ted Stlylianapolous (PhD), professor emeritus at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological Seminary, St Paul scholar and author, speaks with host Kevin Allen about justification, sanctification, the sacraments and new perrspectives on St Paul. Kevin says this is one of his best interviews because it tackles the major issues which divide the patristic and Protestant understandings of the foremost expositor of the Christian faith.

You may be surprised by the answer from musicologist, composer, arranger, author and Sacred Music Department Committee member (Antiochian) Fr. John Finley!

Professor Christos Yannaras addresses St. Vladimir's Seminary upon receiving an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)’s autocephaly Thursday, January 30, 2020. A full-day of events included three workshops on the topic of autocephaly. In the first, “Autocephaly: The OCA, the Greek Archdiocese, and Antioch," Priest Anthony Roeber, the Seminary's professor of church history, delivered an eye-opening and candid lecture. He sheds light on motivations and circumstances leading up to the granting of the Tomos of Autocephaly in 1970 by the Russian Orthodox Church to the OCA (then known as the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of America) and addressed the reaction of other Orthodox jurisdictions to the Tomos.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)’s autocephaly Thursday, January 30, 2020. A full-day of events included three workshops on the topic of autocephaly. In the second, “Autocephaly & Evangelism," Archpriest John Parker, dean of Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, delivered a passionate call to action and reminder that "autocephaly is an inner evangelism in reminding all Orthodox Christians that in Christ Jews and Greeks, Turks and Cretans, Romanians, Latinos, Africans, Asians all find true motherland in the nave and at the chalice."

St. Vladimir’s Seminary celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)’s autocephaly Thursday, January 30, 2020. A full-day of events included three workshops on the topic of autocephaly. In the third, “Autocephaly & New Saints,” His Grace, Bishop Daniel (Brum) of Santa Rosa explored the importance and canonization of North American saints including St. Herman of Alaska, who was canonized the same year the Tomos of Autocephaly was granted (but decided upon a year earlier). Excitingly, Bishop Daniel’s talk also touched upon the possibility of new North American saints, notably Metropolitan Leonty (Turkevich, d. 1965) and Matushka Olga Michael of Alaska (d. 1979).

In this concluding episode in the How to Be a Sinner series, Dn. Michael Hyatt interviews the author, Dr. Peter Bouteneff.

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.

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick teams up with Fr. Evan in this episode to tackle a wide range of questions including the role of a spiritual father and speaking to a non-believer about the Faith.

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.

Dn. Paul Zaharas is the Chancellor of the Denver Metropolis of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. He is also on the board of IOCC. Together with Fr. Evan Armatas they field questions on stem cells, toll houses, icons depicting Judas, and more.

Fr. Evan tackles several of the hundreds of emails he has received for the show, including questions about the role of godparents and culture and Orthodoxy.

Fr. Evan tackles questions from inquirers with spouses who are not as interested in Orthodoxy as they are. Also a mother whose Orthodox son is about to marry a Roman Catholic and a touching letter from a mother who is struggling with alcoholism.

Fr. Evan answers questions regarding sharing the prayer book with one's spouse, how to come into the Church, the Orthodox view of the Incarnation, neurobiology and personhood, and more!

Fr. Evan answers questions about honoring God with our wealth and material blessings, the meaning of "bloodless sacrifice," the Dormition of the Theotokos, and more!

Tonight Fr. Evan gives practical and simple advice on ways to connect with the larger Orthodox community. Answers question on written prayers vs expontaneous prayers; the role of women in the Orthodox Church and how the church sees humility vs low self esteem.

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. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology

Tonight Fr. Evan takes a question from a 6yr old caller asking why God created Adam from the dirt. Also, where does the custom of crossing our arms over our chest when taking the Eucharist. When lighting a candle in Church, is there a particular prayer we should be saying ?And how does one balance the preparedness for and frequency of receiving the Holy Eucharist.

Where is the bases of forgiveness found? Why do we begin the liturgical year in September. A caller shares his experience of reading the hours. What does a priest mean when he response to the falling asleep of a loved one when saying, ' may God forgive her/him'?. A caller asking guidance on understanding a true call to the priesthood.

Fr. Evan tackles email questions and discussion with Mat. Trudi Richter.

Matthew 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.

Anonymous 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.

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

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

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.

Dn. Theodore describes an encounter he recently had with a man who claims to have written a quantum formula that proves the existence of God.

Meet Chris and Laura, two of the treasures at the Mission. Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.

One might say that the beauty of the poor is hard to spot. But one would be wrong... because in truth, beauty is the hospitality of holiness for the human being. And where do we find this hospitality more present than in the body of the poor? Take a look into Christine's joyful and deep blue eyes, to see for yourself.

Just in time for Holy Week, Martha shares one of her favorite make-ahead and uncomplicated Lenten recipes.

Join Martha for a couple of anecdotes, more tips to simplify your Lenten meals and words from the Lenten Triodion. (15:40)

the BBS goes read-only on Friday, replaced by Substack comments, and the community is not happy #

I didn't even realize iOS automations could do this #

short fiction about "the near future of art and creative work" #