Fr. Evan answers your questions on how to raise children in the faith, silent prayer during liturgy, returning to the church, and the background settings depicted in icons in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!

Fr. Evan answers your questions about judging others, the role of asceticism within the Orthodox tradition, prayers to the Theotokos, veneration of the saints, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!

Unfazed by technical difficulties, Fr. Evan takes questions on the ethics of intimacy within marriage, the finer points of the Prayer of St. Ephraim, Lenten fasting rules, and the theology of creation as we continue our shared journey to Pascha.

*due to technical issues this is a audio only episode

Fr. Evan answers a caller question from enquirer regarding infant baptism. What does it really mean to be a sinner. What does Fr, Evan mean when he speaks of turning to our children. What doe the scriptures say about competition. Do converts who are married out side of the Orthodox Church need to remarry to fully convert to Orthodoxy?

What is forgiveness vespers and why is it important for us to practice. Why does the church have a prayer to the holy cross? How do we reconcile the Old Testament to the New Testament? Fr. Evan explains how the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is completely relevant to God creating us with a free will and that loving Christ is always a choice.

If we do not believe in purgatory why do we have memorial prayer services for our departed. What does it mean to dress for church. Fr. Evan and a caller have a conversation regarding non-Orthodox and salvation.

Is Numbers 32:11 the scripture Protestants use to get the age of reason to accept God and baptism? What is meant when the Theotokos is referred to as the champion of leaders or commander of bodiless powers. How can you support someone without necessarily agreeing with them. Yota and Vasily. Fr. Evan's friends from Ecuador, call in to greet him. And so much more.

Is there any symbolic significance to the leafy branch used when sprinkling holy water. What are the benefits of fasting again ? How do you really comfort someone who is truly suffering. Was there ever a time when angels had free will? Does the church have any thoughts of UFO's. How should I spend my free time wisely.

Is is sinful to be a happy about living a virtuous life? Does the Orthodox Church teach that Jesus was an only child? Is it really necessary to confess to a priest to receive the forgiveness of sins? How long should one wait to take a monastic vow and how does one discern the call to monasticism. Does one need to wait until ones spouse is ready to convert to Orthodoxy ? For what reason would a priest not grant the forgiveness of sin in confession. How do parents remain joyful while churching and parenting children.

Tonight Fr. Evan is asked how we know Christ was born on Christmas day. Is it true Mary only birthed Jesus? And who are his brothers and sisters ? What are the dangers of of imagination at prayer, specifically phantasms. Does the church of a official stance on artificial intelligence? Is memorizing scripture a fruitful endeavor?