What is Personhood? Should we read the Philokalia? What about using force to protect our families? These questions and more were on the minds of Fr. Evan's listeners tonight.

Fr. Evan Armatas begins the new year on the Feast of Theophany and takes a variety of questions including when to read the Bible, what do the Fathers say about dreams, the Septuagint and more. You can now listen to Fr. Evan every Sunday at 7:00pm Central/8:00pm Eastern.

Suffering, the current break in communion between the Ecumenical and Moscow Patriarchates, fasting practices and more are covered in the questions on tonight's episode.

On tonight's program, Fr. Evan Armatas answers questions on ethnicity and the Church, universalism, real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the "sure hope" of salvation.

Many calls in this episode dealing with toll houses, universalism, the life of faith, and a question about self-care at the end that will be dealt with next week.

It was non-stop calls on tonight's episode of Orthodox Live with Fr. Evan Armatas. Questions about self-care, healing grace for non Orthodox, closed communion, and others. Don't miss the question at the end from an anonymous listener in the chat room who is coming to the Church from a life of organized crime. He's fearful for his life and his soul before he has a chance to get baptized.

Fr. Evan Armatas answers caller's questions tonight ranging from closed communion to the Holy Spirit.

Phones were active tonight for Fr. Evan Armatas: My parish doesn't seem all that interested in bringing me into the Church; when do blessed things become unblessed; do the Orthodox believe we get a 2nd chance after death; how often should I take communion; and I'm a former Baptist minister - please tell me more about the Orthodox Faith.

Fr. Evan tackles a number of listener questions, including topics on same-sex attraction and divorce.

Calls, emails, and pre-recorded questions made up tonight's show including one about the eternal fate of the non-Orthodox.

Fr. Evan answers questions about the authority of the Church Fathers, the issue of stoning in the Old Testament, baptismal names, and much, much more!

Lots of great questions tonight including ones on confession, autocephaly, forgiveness, and a wife who is not as ready as you are to become Orthodox.

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

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.

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.

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

On this Pentecost Sunday as well as Father's Day, Fr. Evan Armatas addresses a variety of questions including one from a Baptist pastor exploring Orthodoxy. Can someone find salvation using only the Bible?

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.

Fr. Evan Armatas fields questions by email, pre-record, and telephone on this episode. Among the questions, listeners asked if we will remember our sins in heaven, if a life calling before being Orthodox needs to be approved by the Church after entry, and a helpful reflection on the Church's response to sexual identity issues.

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

Fr. Evan tackles several of the hundreds of emails he has received for the show, including questions about the role of godparents and culture and Orthodoxy.

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 welcomes guest Fr. James Kordaris. Together, they answer questions about children who leave the church, breakfast before communing, unwelcoming parishes, 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.

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.

A question from Bulgaria on bringing up our children in today's world. A caller asking about the proper procedure when the Eucharist is accidentally spilled. Questions about Orthodox unity and more. Another informative show with Fr. Evan Armatas.

Fr. Evan answers questions on fasting, prayer lists, relationships with our spouses, bringing teenagers into the church, and multiple wives of Old Testament figures.

Fr. Evan welcomes guest Fr. Tom Soroka, host of Ancient Faith Life Today, and the two field questions about life after death, the Crusades, prayers for the dead, and more.

Fr. Evan interviews Dr. John Mark Reynolds and then fields questions about St. Elias, St. Sophronius, exercise and vanity, and more!

Fr. Evan answers live and pre-recorded questions on joining Protestant Bible studies as an Orthodox Christian, folk iconography, praying for the dead, salvation and sacraments, concentration during the Divine Liturgy, and more!

Fr. Evan gives a short explanation about how St. Thomas Sunday relates to Bright Week. He addresses the the issue of suicide and what the response of the church needs to be. What is a healthy view of martyrdom, and what can we benefit from the martyrs within the Orthodox Church? Fr. Evan gives pastoral advice to a caller regarding entering into the Orthodox faith.

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

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.

Fr. Evan answers many email and caller questions such as; the difference between worshiping God and veneration of icons, saints, crosses etc. Why are babies brought behind the altar after baptism and who is allowed behind the altar. What happens with the Eucharist if it lands on the communion cloth or floor. The use of the Jesus prayer and, what is the nature of the Church in regard to the confession of the Nicene Creed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is venerating the icons within the Orthodox Church a requirement? Is there a divine understanding of the concept of human rights? Is self care ever unhealthy from a spiritual perspective. First time listener, first time caller asks Fr. Evan advice on entering as a catechumen of the Orthodox Church

Fr. Evan explains John 9 ,Sunday of the Blind Man. Is the Orthodox wiki website a reliable source of reference for Orthodox Christianity? What will happen to those who do not know the fullness of God's love. What do the different colored vestments mean within the Orthodox Church.

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.

Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a regular at the mission named John and his encounter with St. Moses the Ethiopian.