Orthodoxy Live

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.

Fr. Evan shares listener words of appreciation and the importance of creating a space of love and acceptance within church community. Why are humans created higher than the angels by God. Why does the Orthodox church not practice Eucharistic adoration. How to counteract the passions of the flesh, particularly lust.

Discussion on Orthodoxy on the internet. How do we deal with anger. Fr. Evan is asked his response to the tv series, The Chosen. Why did Jacob wrestle with God as we are told in the book of Genesis

What key factors promote parish growth. Is the rapture an Orthodox teaching ? The difference between the old vs the new calendar. A story from an AFR listener, how she found the Orthodox Church and her chrismation experience

Has the Orthodox Church's theology on salvation changed at all from what is was in the beginning ? What is the purpose of the holy kiss in the divine liturgy. A 7yr old listener asks Fr. Evan if God was unkind when he sent the flood upon the earth. How do we understand AHDH with in the life of the church. What should those who feel they are possessed by a demon do exactly ? Fr. Evan's parishioners who are missionaries in Ecuador call in to say hello and give and update on the missionary work.

How does one navigate ethnic traditions within Orthodoxy. The importance and how to pray through the psalms. What is a mission church? How does the Orthodox Church respond to someone ending their life. What are toll-houses.

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.

Are dating apps a good and healthy way to find a spouse? What is a healthy response to pride month. Is it ok to take a pro-Israel stance on the war ? Is salvation only found within the Orthodox Church. Do animals go to heaven ?

Fr. Evan answers questions regarding life confessions, the number of sacraments, and more.

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