Orthodoxy Live

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

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.

Tonight Fr. Evan answers a question regrading divorce within the church. Is it true the Orthodox Church is is banned in Ukraine? How do we cultivate humility. Fr. Evan is asked to answer a questions regarding the prayers of consecration of the eucharist

Fr. Evan answers a variety of questions tonight including giving an explanation on the account of Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would bear the Son of God and her response. Is organ donation after death approved by the church and, so much more !

Fr. Evan responds to Canadian listener email regarding a woman who suffered the loss of her husband asking advice on where to seek therapy ( ocampr.org ) Fr. Evan is asked his response to resurgence of covid restrictions and the impact this may have on the functioning of church services. How does the teaching of the church respond to those in the military who have perhaps had to take a life or women who have experienced abortion.

Fr. Evan is asked to comment about saints and them praying for us. How to we help our children who identify as gay and transgender within the context of the church. Is it acceptable to pray in non-orthodox places of worship? Fr. Evan explains the concept of theosis and how it differs from sanctification and, why do Orthodox churches struggle in missionary work, having Orthodox schools, hospitals, orphanages etc.

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 ?

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 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

Anonymous caller question comes in asking Fr. Evan advice regarding how we best approach our loved ones who are gender sensitive or gay within the context of the Church. Anonymous writer askes how do we respond to a priest who is both verbally and spiritually abusive in the life of the parish. How can such a priest continue to serve the Eucharist and it remain holy.