Phones were buzzing as questions came in from all across the country ranging from what goes on the altar table to how we are to understand God's wrath.

Fr. Evan fields a ton of call-in questions, including ones about taking up our cross, ordinations, fasting, and the geographic location of heaven.

Fr. Evan answers questions about learning to embrace Orthodoxy and how to respond to a godchild's seemingly bad decisions. He also gets an update from Australia on an interesting Orthodox conference that recently took place in Melbourne.

Fr. Evan answers questions about "living water," trying to fast with medical issues, the gender of God, and more!

Fr. Evan answers questions about abortion, liturgical music, faith and works, the Bishop's staff, and more!

Wall-to-wall calls for Fr. Evan tonight: Is Christ present in the the communion of other Christian traditions? Why do the Orthodox pray to Mary? How do we handle Thanksgiving during the Nativity fast? Do the Orthodox believe in the assurance of salvation?

Fr. Evan celebrates seven years of his program and answers questions regarding the Eucharist, angels, Byzantine Catholicism, and more!

Fr. Evan answers questions about whether Jesus plays favorites, God's view of marriages where only one member is Christian, and more!

Pre-recorded calls from Australia and Japan. Live calls from a catechumen and an inquirer. Another lively show which comes to you live every Sunday at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern on the Ancient Faith Talk station.

Even though Fr. Evan was a bit under the weather, he hosted another fascinating program dealing with a variety of questions on the Orthodox faith. The program began with an interview with Fr. Jim Kordaris and Stacey Stathulis who told us about a Missions and Evangelism conference coming up in February in Columbus.

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.

Non-stop calls kept Fr. Evan hopping. Questions about Calvinism, the Eucharist, the atonement, the inspiration of Scriptures, and more.

Fr. Evan answers questions about whether Jesus renounced his divinity after coming to Earth, why God created Adam and Eve separately, why God allows people to suffer, prayers for those people who have abandoned the Faith, and more!

Fr. Evan addresses questions regarding spiritual writings outside of the Bible, the Church's response to Covid, Oriental vs. Eastern Orthodoxy, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese as an ethno-religious institution, and more!

Fr. Evan answers questions about discernment and almsgiving, icons and worship, confession and Covid, and more!

Fr. Evan answers your questions about the Orthodox approach to atheism, the Orthodox view of salvation, parish councils, praying to saints, and more.

Fr. Evan interviews Dr. Jeannie Constantinou about her new book Thinking Orthodox: Understanding and Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind. The two discuss how the idea of phronema translates to how we teach and learn the faith of the Church, how we develop our phronema, and the difference between monastic and domestic phronema.

Fr Evan answers questions about where in Scripture we are instructed to pray to the saints, guidance on acceptable attire while in church and otherwise, how to forgive those who have grievously offended us, and the Orthodox response to abortion.

Fr. Evan answers question about Orthodox icons and their theological correctness. He shares a personal experience of almsgiving and what he learned about himself regarding the discipline of this virtue. He provides helpful resources on the sacrament of confession and discusses the concept of righteousness as relationship.

Fr. Evan addresses the ways in which lay persons can get involved in church leadership, the role of emotional intelligence and the ability to be honest as church leaders. He also offers advice on prayers for our loved ones who have or are leaving the church and faith. He recommends the Akathist to Jesus, Light to Those in Darkness, and answers questions about feeling less than worthy and on how God can use our interests to pursue His calling in our lives.

Fr. Evan returns after his sabbatical and answers questions about non-Orthodox loved ones as well as the book of the Revelation.

Fr. Evan answers questions about the upcoming Connect Conference, evening prayers, Jerusalem, and more!

Fr. Evan answers questions about heaven, how to dispose of Orthodox catalogues that feature icons, and more!

Fr. Evan answers email questions and has a prolonged conversation with a Protestant listener about the Orthodox view of salvation.

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

Fr. Evan is joined by his special guest author Jean Hoefling. He answers questions from callers regarding angels, why do Orthodox Christians wear wedding bands on their right hand, is there a specific rule on which hand our prayer rope should be worn. What does it mean for us to pray to the Theotokos.

Fr. Evan answers questions from his listeners during his live call-in show. What is the status between the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. How does the Orthodox Church view Free Mason belief structure. The book of Acts and speaking in tongues and how to navigate through the vast opinions on Orthodox theology on the internet.

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.

Fr. Evan answers call in questions on why Adam and Eve were created separate from each other. What does Orthodoxy say about the doctrine on atonement theology. About specific prayers for specific situations or life events. Are there lists and duties in the relationship between godparent and godchild.

Fr.Evan gives an explanation for what is meant by when in scripture it says "until Joseph knew her (Mary) Matt. 1:1-25. He answers a caller question on the history behind the Filioque and, explains the process of catechesis and baptism.

An eclectic list of questions for Fr. Evan. An email about finding other Orthodox singles, calls about the salvation of our pets, teaching alms giving to our children, the nature of Christ is the trinity, and Psalm 103 - are we created after we die? Another interesting episode of Orthodoxy Live!

rthodoxy 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.

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.

Fr. Evan Answers caller questions on why would the curtain of the royal doors of the iconostasis open and close more frequently at a monestary chapel at the Divine Liturgy. Is there an appropriate way to share the Orthodox faith while overseas? Fr. Evan provides a brief history of how and why the Orthodox study bible came to be in existence and much more.

Listen to Fr. Evan answer caller questions on tonights episode on how we properly dispose of materials with icons on them and old bibles, etc. The process of becoming a catechemenate and how to chose our patron saint. How does the Orthodox Church make sense of the commandment of no graven images. And what is the definition of heresy in the Orthodox Church

In this episode Fr. Evan answers a live call in question regarding the meaning and significance of the Great Entrance within the service of the Devine Liturgy. What does it mean to be kept in the power of God. What is the Orthodox response to the idea of adopting an embryo. Lastly, Fr. Evan responses to a listener concern regarding animal cruelty within factory raised animals.

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

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.

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 ?

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.

Fr. Evan answers listener live call-in questions and YouTube channel questions

Once we have repented, where do we turn toward after? Fr. Evan offers his advice on how best to involve our children in our church services. What are toll-houses ? Who is the Prophet Jonah? Why is someone who is not baptized not allowed to practice communion.

What is the Orthodox Church view on the Free Mason Lodge vs Christianity? Hans from Germany has a question regarding a particular prayer. A listener from Australia asks Fr. Evan to recommend reading material on the lives of the saints.

OCMC missionary Nathan Hoppe calls with an update on the work he and his wife are involved in. Melinda Johnson, CEO of Ancient Faith Ministries calls in to congratulate Fr. Evan on his elevation to Protopresbyter. Previous listener calls in to give an update on his experience within the Church. Fr. Evan takes a few minutes to answer email questions.

Fr. Seraphim Aldea from Mull Monastery of All Celtic Saints on the Isle of Mull, calls in to chat. What is the proper way to approach the Eucharistic chalice? How does one go about acquiring a spiritual father/mother.

How to accept God's will in relation to other people's pre-choices. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents. Fr. Evan explains the meaning of the ecumenical patriarch. Why do priests only privately denounce Met. Epiphodoros. What does it mean when the church prays for unity of faith.The importance of presenting correct imagery to children in storytelling.

A few things to know regarding second marriage within the Orthodox Church. The concept of "new time" and how the sacraments take place within this new time. As a Catholic, why should I convert to Orthodoxy? What happens to the soul of the departed once the soul leaves the body.

Fr. Evan is asked advice on dating and gives advice on what to be mindful of when looking to find the one to marry. The Orthodox understanding of John 3:16 scripture reading. Fr. Evan shares an email regarding lust, pornography, gambling and comments on the very destructive impact these habits have on individuals and families. How to continue the struggle of Christian living in our modern world. Fr. Evan is asked to recommend resources to share with those visiting our churches.

Tonight Fr. Evan is joined by his friend Alexis Pappas. The discussion is centered around effective youth ministry. Are there particular saints we should pray to for our children? How do we help our young adults re-engage their faith and the church. To learn more about the work Alexis Pappas is involved in or to reach her please see; www.effectivechristianministry.org Department of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Youth and Young Adult Ministries Alexis Pappas, ECM Cohort Director pappas@goarch.org

Who did Adam and Eve's children end up marrying? How should we observe the sabbath. Why do we read that baptism must be performed in moving water in the Didache. What is the Orthodox faith's relationship to civil law. Why do we venerate the gospel book during matins and what should we say to the priest after we kiss his hand.