Orthodoxy Live

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.

A lively program with many calls asking questions about transitioning to Orthodoxy from a Southern Baptist background, the differences between Eastern Rite Catholic and Eastern Orthodox, eschatology, death, and more!

Fr. David Thatcher is the co-host with Fr. Evan Armatas tonight. They take on some knotty questions that take some time to answer including the dilemma of an Orthodox mom and her out of wedlock pregnant daughter. They also address the question of Yoga and the first of the 55 maxims of Fr. Thomas Hopko - Be always with Christ.

Non stop phones tonight as Fr. Evan tackles a wide range of questions including ecumenical dialog, the Trinity, and the Evil One.

Fr. Evan welcomes another guest co-host tonight: Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos. Fr. Ted is heard on AFR with his iSermon and Fr. TedTalks podcasts. They field listener questions on the role of pain and suffering, making your home an Orthodox home, liturgical translations, and, from both of them, a statement of what makes Orthodoxy so special.

Phones were jammed with calls in this episode as Fr. Evan Armatas took a variety of questions ranging from weeping icons to the presence of sin in the world.

How are we saved through the Eucharist? Why don't the saints depicted in icons ever smile? What holy sites can I visit on my trip west? Was the Holy Spirit active before Pentecost? Those and other questions were presented to Fr. Evan and his guest co-host Fr. Nicholas Louh.

Fr. Evan welcomes Dr. Philip Mamalakis for this special extended version of Orthodoxy Live. Many have found Dr. Philip's new book, Parenting Toward the Kingdom, to be a very helpful resource in raising their children. The two of them discuss child rearing, family life, and the joys and struggles of parenting. With far more questions than they had time to get to, look for a followup program down the road.

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.

Fr. Evan tackles the following subjects: the proper use of Holy Water, dating for Orthodox singles, the richness of Orthodox liturgical music, faith and works, “denying” communion, and the doctrine of election.

A variety of topics are addressed tonight from listener calls and emails. Included were questions about the Eucharist, evangelism, and Orthodox unity.

Incense allergies, the atonement, corporate strategies in the Church, and the definition of the Apostles' Doctrine are all covered in this episode.

What is truth? Do angels intercede in our lives? How should converts navigate the cradle Orthodox that they encounter? Fr. Evan answers these questions and more on a new Orthodoxy Live.

Fr. Evan discusses universal salvation, the symbol of the cross, and more!

Fr. Evan welcomes Fr. Anthony Savas. Together, they answer questions regarding reading for the newly converted, St. John Climacus, marital relations during times of fasting, demons existing for our benefit, and more.

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.

Fr. Evan answers questions about the Holy Spirit and the Trisagion, divisions of Christendom, including Byzantine Catholicism, head coverings, and more.

Fr. Evan Armatas welcomes guest co-hosts Dr. Timothy Patitsas from Holy Cross Hellenic College and Thomaida Hudanish from the Metropolis of San Fransisco Mission and Evangelism Ministry. to take listener questions but also to talk about the Beauty First Films project.If listeners would like to subscribe to the Beauty First Films email news list, here is the link:https://mailchi.mp/37d8ba4d0802/beautyfirstfilmsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautyfirstfilms/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyfirstfilms/

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.

Calls, pre-records, and email questions make for an interesting and informative show with Fr. Evan Armatas. Questions include transgender pronouns, tattoos, and clergy vocations.