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Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Edition - November 8, 2026
Fr. Evan answers your questions on ministering to friends who engage in witchcraft and occult worship, what happens to those who never receive the Eucharist after death, whether or not some sins are worse than …
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Fr. Evan answers your questions on ministering to friends who engage in witchcraft and occult worship, what happens to those who never receive the Eucharist after death, whether or not some sins are worse than others, being absent from the body to be present with the Lord, and how to handle pitfalls during one's process of inquiry into Orthodoxy in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live November 1, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on whether there is a formal or real distinction between the uncreated essence and energies of God, finding more information on the basics of Orthodox theology, how one should …
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Father Evan answers your questions on whether there is a formal or real distinction between the uncreated essence and energies of God, finding more information on the basics of Orthodox theology, how one should pick one's sponsor and patron saint in preparation for entry into the Church, if dogs go to heaven, how to prepare for a life confession, and unlearning western scrupulosity in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live October 25, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on whether marital intimacy must be procreative, Christians worshipping a "God of philosophy," the possibility of being ordained as a priest after a divorce or death of a …
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Father Evan answers your questions on whether marital intimacy must be procreative, Christians worshipping a "God of philosophy," the possibility of being ordained as a priest after a divorce or death of a spouse, explaining the Trinity to Jewish people, whether the Orthodox have a devotion to Holy Innocents, the Church's definition of salvation, lighting incense in the home, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Edition - October 18, 2026
In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Simon to answer your questions about the Orthodox Church, her teachings, and traditions.
Orthodoxy Live October 11, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on the theme of absolution in prayers to the Theotokos, what an Orthodox layperson should do when they receive conflicting instructions from different bishops in different …
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Father Evan answers your questions on the theme of absolution in prayers to the Theotokos, what an Orthodox layperson should do when they receive conflicting instructions from different bishops in different jurisdictions when visiting another parish, how to rid one's life of the sin of fornication, and if Orthodox memorial services teach the preexistence of the soul on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live October 4, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on if our imagination is part of the Nous, how the Church can evangelize young women, the Orthodox opinion on Protestant Bible translations, how to bring oneself to belief in …
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Father Evan answers your questions on if our imagination is part of the Nous, how the Church can evangelize young women, the Orthodox opinion on Protestant Bible translations, how to bring oneself to belief in the Scriptures, the degree to which lay people most obey their bishop, and how to interpret passages of the Gospels describing events in Jesus' life that had no witnesses in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live September 27, 2026
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Mike once again to answer your questions on married people entering the monastic life, how people in the west could have …
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In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Mike once again to answer your questions on married people entering the monastic life, how people in the west could have received salvation without access to the Orthodox Church, the Orthodox view on a career in emergency medical services, preparing a prayer space, and how someone with social anxiety can form Orthodox social networks.Orthodoxy Live September 20, 2026
Father Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on the significance of the timing of one's birth, using ChatGPT as a resource for information on Orthodox theology, whether health …
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Father Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on the significance of the timing of one's birth, using ChatGPT as a resource for information on Orthodox theology, whether health anxiety is a common issue for Orthodox Christians, the difference between God's mercy and His justice, and advice for men with reservations about ordination to the diaconate on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live September 13, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on John 3:16, whether or not priests retire, how to celebrate one's name day, the recent progress in Orthodox-Catholic ecumenical dialogue, the Genuine Orthodox Church, why …
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Father Evan answers your questions on John 3:16, whether or not priests retire, how to celebrate one's name day, the recent progress in Orthodox-Catholic ecumenical dialogue, the Genuine Orthodox Church, why some Orthodox priests wear western-style collars, and the appropriateness of attending a spouse's Protestant church after Liturgy in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live September 6, 2026
Father Evan answers your questions on why someone would not become physically ill from receiving the Eucharist unworthily, the role of truth in the Orthodox Phronema, how to handle an infant child who is prone …
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Father Evan answers your questions on why someone would not become physically ill from receiving the Eucharist unworthily, the role of truth in the Orthodox Phronema, how to handle an infant child who is prone to vomiting after receiving the Eucharist, discerning which western traditions a new convert can carry with them into Orthodoxy, and how to juggle 12-hour work shifts and Sunday liturgy attendance on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Episode 16
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on why the Orthodox translate the relics of saints, when (and how) to share past …
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In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on why the Orthodox translate the relics of saints, when (and how) to share past instances of abuse with one's spiritual father, how to endure complications in one's catechesis with patience, the validity of the Eucharist in other Christian traditions, and the appropriateness of beginning one's catechesis before a willing spouse.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 …
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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.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 …
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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 Satan's affliction, and advice for those struggling to forgive themselves despite being immersed in the sacramental life of the Church in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!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 …
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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!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 …
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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!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 …
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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!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 …
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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.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 …
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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!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 …
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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.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 …
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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 Protestant evangelism.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 …
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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 find a listing of the Orthodox biblical canon, and what the Moscow-Constantinople schism means for the average Orthodox Christian on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!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 …
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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 than others? 1:03:33 - OutroOrthodoxy 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 …
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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.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 …
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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 Orthodoxy Live!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 …
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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!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 …
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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.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 …
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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!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 …
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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!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 …
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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.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 …
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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!
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