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Orthodoxy Live

Fr. Evan Armatas, and Ancient Faith Ministries

Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice

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August 17 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Edition #15
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Simon Nelson once again to answer your questions on the Orthodox understanding of the sanctity of the Mother of God, receiving the grace of God without an underlying spiritual transformation, the Orthodox opinion on Halloween and related violent media, priests taking sides in family conflicts, ministering to Mormon inquirers, and why we pray for the departed.
August 10 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live August 9, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on whether or not Daniel 2 contains a prophecy about the Roman Catholic Church, the appropriateness of displaying an image of the Shroud of Turin in one's home, the connection between both Adam and Jesus referring to themselves as "flesh and bone," the precise meaning of language referring to the flesh when discussing the Eucharist, how Christ's impartation to us in the Eucharist is different from the divine action of the Holy Spirit, if God singled out Job for
August 3 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live August 2, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions about good criteria for when one should make lifestyle changes in order to follow Christ, the significance of finding a spiritual mother for an Orthodox woman, why some Orthodox priests wear Roman-style collars, acquiring and studying from Ethiopian Orthodox Bibles, discerning the priesthood, the Orthodox view on manifesting, prayer book recommendations, and when to officially start one's catechesis with a reluctant spouse on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
July 27 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live July 26, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on the Church's use of the Greek term for "joyful sorrow," how to start a Bible study group in a parish lacking a full-time priest, how to pray using a prayer rope, best practices when moving parishes in the middle of one's catechesis, pausing Orthodox inquiry to inquire into Eastern Catholicism, the Orthodox understanding of non-violence, and the skillset needed to become a cantor in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
July 20 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live July 19, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on the appropriateness of "play vestments" for children who like to "play church," the place of the Confession of Dositheus in the Orthodox tradition, how to share the Orthodox faith with someone who identifies as a pantheist, catechesis resources for those who travel for work, how to navigate disengagement with church services after one's first Liturgy, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
July 13 · length unknown
Mailbag Episode 14 - June 12, 2026
In this special pre-recorded episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on the Orthodox understand of the priesthood of all believers, why priests always serve the Eucharist from the right hand, the correct way to approach the chalice during communion, and how to join the Orthodox Church as an unmarried adult in later life.
July 6 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live July 5, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on bearing arms in the context of protecting one's fellow parishioners, advice for catechumens on creating a Scripture reading plan, the status of the ordinations of priests who have been removed from ministry, why communism is on the rise in America, the Apostolicity of eastern rite Catholic churches, and how to balance individual versus community responsibilities to those in need in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
June 29 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Episode 13
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Simon Nelson to answer you questions on how to pray as a non-believer, why Jesus groaned and later wept in John 11:33, finding balance in one's struggle against sin, how to safely participate in the Eucharist with a severe gluten intolerance, and appropriate ways to pray the Jesus Prayer.
June 22 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Episode 12
In this special pre-recorded episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on finding Orthodox resources for healing broken marriages, what makes a good marriage, what good parental discipline looks like, how to navigate work schedule conflicts with church services, if catechesis should be postponed to address an addiction to nicotine, where to find Patristic writings on marriage, and why Orthodox evangelism seems different from Protestan
June 15 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live June 14, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on the best resources for learning the Orthodox mindset, how to set up a prayer corner in a radically larger living space, how to discern which Christian teachings are Apostolic, explaining the Eucharist to non-denominational Christians, how to best fulfill a financial vow to God, what to do when one is given the cremated remains of a non-Orthodox Christian, burial options for families feeling the financial pressure to choose cremation of a loved one, how to fi
June 1 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live Mailbag #11
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. 0:00 - Intro 3:41 - Resentment towards Father? 16:44 - Challenges attending church due to neurodivergence 28:50 - Ad break 29:53 - On Confession 31:32 - Terminal genetic disorders? 48:06 - Why is the Orthodox Bible different tha
May 25 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Episode 10
In this mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan answers your questions on navigating Communion as a recovering alcoholic, how to pray for departed loved ones, what useful insights an inquirer can take away from the "old calendar versus new calendar" debate, the differences between monasteries as opposed to parishes and missions, the theological significance of an inquirer receiving a blessing, and why the Orthodox Bible canon is different from that of other Christian groups.
May 18 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live May 17, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox position on Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA), the appropriateness of anointing non-Orthodox with myrrh, how to best prepare for a life confession, private veneration of Catholic saints, entering the Church while dating a Protestant, if God sends people to hell versus hell as a personal choice, the Church's position on those physically unable to attend services, and advice for deepening one's understanding of their sins in this episode of Or
May 11 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live May 10, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on how the commandment to honor one's father and mother applies to adult children who are married, the morality of pursuing monetary damages in court, the Church's guidance for spiritually healing from a miscarriage, the Orthodox perspective on irresistible grace, the physical reality of heaven, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
May 4 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live May 3, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on the appropriateness of video game use, coping with a sudden and extreme fear of death, alternative versions of hymns, the reality of angels, changing Orthodox jurisdictions when moving to a new town, interpreting difficult Psalmic language, and navigating conversion when one's spouse is militantly against Orthodoxy in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live.
April 27 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live April 26, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on praying with a humble disposition, how to appropriately look for a spouse at church while also discerning monastic vocations, what exactly the Church is expressing in hymns that say Christ "trampled down death by death," and who is ultimately responsible for Eve's decision to partake of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
April 20 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live April 19, 2026
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the necessity of believing in the Resurrection, advice for combating repeated sins, how to receive Holy Communion in a different jurisdiction, the liturgical differences between Orthodox traditions, and how to view pre-Baptismal sins in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!
April 6 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Episode 9
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions about what to do after the end of the Lenten season, how to better understand repentance, if distracted or "disingenuous" prayer is better than no prayer at all, how to prepare for confession, and Fr. Evan 's thoughts on True Orthodoxy.
March 30 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live March 29, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on why John the Baptist baptized people before the earthly ministry of Christ began, the appropriateness of delaying baptism for an adult catechumen, advice on preparing for baptism, the significance of the hand gestures depicted in iconography, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!
March 23 · length unknown
Orthodoxy Live March 22, 2026
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox approach to handling end-of-life concerns for pets, the Church's position on witnessing the Orthodox faith to other Christian groups that claim to have an Apostolic succession, why there is no Orthodox Bishop of Rome, and the suitability of Lent and fasting for non-Orthodox in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!

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