Fr. Hans Jacobse, editor of Orthodoxy Today and President of The American Orthodox Institute speaks with host Kevin Allen about whether Eastern Orthodox Christians need to engage in the moral and social war that is being waged in our culture. They will also talk about whether "Religious Right" leaning ex-Evangelical converts are taking over the Orthodox churches in America! Buckle your seat belts!

Fr. Ted Stlylianapolous (PhD), professor emeritus at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological Seminary, St Paul scholar and author, speaks with host Kevin Allen about justification, sanctification, the sacraments and new perrspectives on St Paul. Kevin says this is one of his best interviews because it tackles the major issues which divide the patristic and Protestant understandings of the foremost expositor of the Christian faith.

Andrew continues from the last episode about unfaithfulness being the characteristic act of immorality by exploring how pornography is a rejection of the ultimate significance of marriage. Read a transcript HERE.

Jesus said “Everyone who practices sin is the slave of sin!” (Jn. 8:34). But we know so long as we live, we live only through God’s dynamic, life-sustaining power active in us. Read the transcript HERE.

With the reading of the Gospel and the homily that often follows it, the Liturgy of the Catechumens is concluded, and we transition to the Liturgy of the Faithful - The Communion Service. The Eucharist has always been the central focus of the life and worship of the Church from the beginning. Here we try to convey, by way of the Cherubic Hymn and the priestly prayers, the meaning of the Great Entrance - the journey of the gifts from the Prothesis table to the Altar. This is the life-journey of Christ in the world on his way to His Life-Giving Death, and the faithful are eyewitnesses to this - as the lines between heaven and earth are blurred in the mysterious and sacred space of the Kingdom.

Fr. Chad spoke to the Serbian Clergy Brotherhood last month on the challenges facing our priests in today's culture. We have broken it up into three parts and bring you part 1 today.

Today we bring you part two of Fr. Chad Hatfield's talk at the Serbian Clergy Brotherhood in June on the challenges facing our priests in today's culture.

Here is the third and final part of Fr. Chad's address to the Serbian Clergy about how we should look at the ministry of the priesthood in today's society.

Archpriest Michael Oleksa speaks on Orthodox cultures at Orthodox Education Day at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.

Dn. Michael takes a break from his "in But Not Of" series to discuss different aspects of Christian living. This week he addresses reconciliation.

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre los malos pensamientos y como nosotros vamos a quitarlos por las buenas influencias. (Hechos 5:12-20) Fr. Nicholas preached about the bad thoughts and how to rid yourself of them through godly examples. (Acts 5:12-20)

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la recompensa de seguir a Cristo. Father Nicholas preached on the reward of following Christ.

In this episode, Fr. Evan takes calls from Manitoba to the United Kingdom on subjects ranging from Godparents who left Orthodoxy to explaining the eternal Nature of God to a 9 year old.

On this program, Fr. Evan tackles questions about language used in the Liturgy, the role of the Holy Spirit in Orthodoxy, how to know you are called to the priesthood, and much more.

Fr. Evan begins a new segment on Orthodoxy Live by welcoming Fr. George Dokos, priest at Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Boulder, CO. This feature will introduce various priests from a variety of jurisdictions to answer specific questions asked by our listeners.

Fr. Theodore Dorrance joins Fr. Evan tonight to take calls on topics including the interpretation of New Testament accounts that vary from gospel to gospel, finding the right Orthodox parish, Christian persecution, and more. Fr. Theodore is priest at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Beaverton, OR.

Fr. Evan returns to the microphone and catches up on some email questions as well as a live call from an inquirer into Orthodoxy. She asks "If the Orthodox Church is One Church, why are there so many jurisdictions?"

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.

Together with Fr. Lou, Fr. Evan takes questions related to friendly parishes, purgatory, and how to best relate to a spouse who is not interested in Orthodoxy.

Fr. Evan answers questions about the various levels of clergy, anger, serving in the Liturgy without communing, and much more!

Dn. Paul Zaharas is the Chancellor of the Denver Metropolis of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. He is also on the board of IOCC. Together with Fr. Evan Armatas they field questions on stem cells, toll houses, icons depicting Judas, and more.

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 addresses the prayers of our holy Fathers and Mothers, child baptism after civil marriage, non-responsive priests, God’s will in the context of death, 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 questions regarding parish lending libraries, exploring the Orthodox faith, and much, much more!

Fr. Evan discusses the Church's approach to creationism. What does the Church say about cremation. Fr.Evan shares wisdom for a newly crismated individual struggling with response from family and friends. And Fr. Evan provides explanation of the reading from the book of Acts 13.

Fr. Evan explains what free will is and how it effects our lives. Does the fall bring morality to all of creation. How does the Orthodox Church understand nationality.

A caller asks Fr. Evans advice on what it might look like to start up a new parish in their area. What happens at the time of our falling asleep in the Lord and, what is the 40 days after about. A caller asks Fr. Evan to comment on why any Christian would embrace any kind of violence and Fr. Evan gives advice on grandchildren and thier baptism.

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.

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.

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. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well-versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology

Dn. Theodore describes an encounter he recently had with a man who claims to have written a quantum formula that proves the existence of God.

Naomi tells about her relationship with an older friend at the mission, and how it relates to living the Orthodox way of life.

Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.

Brother Luke shares three stories from community life.

research and short essays about cultural loss and the critical importance of preservation and access #

look in the direction you want to move, open and close your mouth to go faster #

I cannot be the only one who has had the experience of visiting a non-Orthodox church service and finding it stunningly empty and plain. After long familiarity with Orthodox worship with its icons, incense, candles, vestments, Gospel books, and crosses, attending such services produces a kind of sensory deprivation, rather like sensory overload in reverse. Entering those churches and experiencing their services left me looking around almost madly for something focus and feed upon—some cross or image. But there was nothing: the walls were barren and empty, with not even a plaque with an inscribed Bible verse to relieve the sensory monotony. It is like bringing to your lips what you expected to be a cup of wine and finding it to contain tepid water: it’s okay, I suppose, but disappointing to the point of surprise and irritation.

There are stupider things to do than arguing with a culty fundamentalist. As the late great Jim Croce reminded us, you don’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit into the wind, and you don’t pull the mask off the ol’ Lone Ranger. Arguing with a culty fundamentalist is, I admit, not as stupid as any of these things, but it is pretty stupid nonetheless, for it is a waste of precious time and utterly futile.

In this final episode on this topic, I would like to conclude my extended look at a Reformed view of predestination. There are certain aspects of it that fly in the face of much Biblical teaching.

Fr. Apostolos asks, "What investments are we making in the life to come?"

Fr. Apostolos reminds us that our whole self belongs to Christ.

In this homily, Fr. Apostolos deals with focusing on the positive goal of our faith in Jesus Christ as opposed to getting bogged down in a negative view of merely keeping the "rules."

Fr. Apostolos continues the series on Divine Worship, discussing the beginning of the Synaxis of the Faithful and of the prayers leading up to the Great Entrance.

Fr. Apostolos Hill discusses the role of confession in maintaining a healthy spiritual life.

Fr. Apostolos Hill exhorts us to embrace a new paradigm for parish youth ministry that focuses on spiritual development and less on entertainment.