2023 November 29, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-11-29T07:01:01+00:00 1 Timothy 1:18-20, 2:8-15 Luke 20:1-8 Full Article
2023 November 30, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-11-30T07:01:01+00:00 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Luke 20:9-18 Full Article
2023 December 1, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-01T07:01:01+00:00 1 Timothy 4:4-8, 16 Luke 20:19-26 Full Article
2023 December 4, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-04T07:01:01+00:00 1 Timothy 5:1-10 Luke 20:27-44 Full Article
2023 December 5, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-05T07:01:01+00:00 1 Timothy 5:11-21 Luke 21:12-19 Full Article
2023 December 6, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-06T07:01:01+00:00 1 Timothy 5:22-6:11 Luke 21:5-7, 10-11, 20-24 Full Article
2023 December 7, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-07T07:01:01+00:00 1 Timothy 6:17-21 Luke 21:28-33 Full Article
2023 December 8, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-08T07:01:01+00:00 2 Timothy 1:1-2, 8-18 Luke 21:37-22:8 Full Article
2023 December 11, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-11T07:01:01+00:00 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Mark 8:11-21 Full Article
2023 December 12, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-12T07:01:01+00:00 2 Timothy 3:16-4:4 Mark 8:22-26 Full Article
2023 December 13, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-13T07:01:01+00:00 2 Timothy 4:9-22 Mark 8:30-34 Full Article
2023 December 14, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-14T07:01:01+00:00 Titus 1:5-2:1 Mark 9:10-16 Full Article
2023 December 15, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-15T07:01:01+00:00 Titus 1:15-2:10 Mark 9:33-41 Full Article
2023 December 18, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-18T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 3:5-11, 17-19 Mark 9:42-10:1 Full Article
2023 December 19, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-19T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 4:1-13 Mark 10:2-12 Full Article
2023 December 20, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-20T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 5:11-6:8 Mark 10:11-16 Full Article
2023 December 21, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-21T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 7:1-6 Mark 10:17-27 Full Article
2023 December 22, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-22T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 7:18-25 Mark 10:23-32 Full Article
2023 December 25, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-25T07:01:01+00:00 Galatians 4:4-7 Matthew 2:1-12 Full Article
2023 December 26, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-26T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 2:11-18 Matthew 2:13-23 Full Article
2023 December 27, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-27T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 10:1-18 Mark 11:22-26 Full Article
2023 December 28, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-28T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 10:35-11:7 Mark 11:27-33 Full Article
2023 December 29, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-12-29T07:01:01+00:00 Hebrews 11:8, 11-16 Mark 12:1-12 Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live January 8, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-01-09T02:53:11+00:00 Tonight 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 Orthodox. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live January 22, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-01-23T04:02:07+00:00 Tonight 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live February 5, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-02-06T02:34:10+00:00 Tonight 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live February 12, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-02-13T02:34:10+00:00 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. 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 8:00 PM Eastern/5:00 PM Pacific on Ancient Faith Radio’s Talk Station. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live February 19, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-02-20T03:31:17+00:00 In 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live March 5, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-03-06T05:33:06+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live April 2,2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-04-03T02:05:48+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live April 23, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-04-24T02:07:54+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live May 7, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-05-08T01:59:50+00:00 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 Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live May 14, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-05-15T01:41:47+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live May 21, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-05-22T03:13:25+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live June 4, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-06-05T01:43:27+00:00 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 Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live June 18, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-06-19T21:12:41+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live July 2, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-07-02T23:41:51+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live July 9, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-07-10T01:59:04+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live July 23, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-07-24T01:57:31+00:00 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 Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live - Special Episode Aug. 6,2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-08-07T12:49:38+00:00 Fr. Evan tackles email questions and discussion with Mat. Trudi Richter. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live - August 13, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-08-14T02:24:41+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live - August 20, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-08-21T02:28:57+00:00 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live September 10,2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-09-11T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. 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 jurisdiction to another Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live September 17,2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-09-18T05:00:01+00:00 A 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 a Arian disposition and does not believe in the divinity of Christ. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live - September 24, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-09-25T05:00:03+00:00 Fr. 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 ? Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live October 1, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-02T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live October 8, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-09T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. 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. Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live October 15, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-16T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. 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 ! Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live October 22, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-10-23T05:00:01+00:00 Tonight 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 Full Article
2023 Orthodoxy Live November 5, 2023 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2023-11-06T06:00:01+00:00 Is 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. Full Article