Orthodoxy Live

Fr. Evan interviews Fr. Alexander Goussetis about his new book Practicing Prayer and his work with the GOA Center for Family Care. He also answers questions from live callers about gender orientation, the difference between infant and adult participation in the Eucharist, and the practice of Orthodoxy without a nearby Orthodox Church.

Tonight Fr. Evan addresses questions on the history of authority and primacy within the Orthodox Church as well as the history of the Catholic papacy. The various traditions Orthodoxy practices regarding baptismal names or patron saints and why we have this practice.What is Christian unity and how do we work toward common ground within our communities?

Fr. Evan and his guest Fr. Chris Salamy explain to our callers and listeners why Orthodox Christians do not practice cremation. They also provide an Orthodox perspective on mindfulness practices and address what it means to blaspheme the Holy Spirit.

Fr. Evan answers questions about the Theotokos, miscarried babies, the Eucharist and expectant mothers, and Orthodox Church plants.

Fr. Evan answers questions regarding fasting, the history of the Theotokos, disagreement with our hierarchs, and the Covid vaccine.

Fr. Evan shares answers on Orthodox Christian burial rituals, blessed bread after communion, the teaching of the concept "little christ," and the role of Mary in the Orthodox Church.

Fr. Evan discusses the difference between an ordained priest preaching and a non-ordained individual preaching in the Orthodox Church. Can women teach? Fr. Evan also addresses the development and cultivation of church leadership, as well as humility.

Fr. Evan is joined by Dr. Timothy Patitsas, Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary and Dean of Hellenic College, to discuss questions about the ethics of the COVID-19 vaccine and the ethics of vaccine development.

Fr. Evan explains how disruption can create opportunities for growth. He explains why God created Adam and Eve separately, but from one body, and addresses the question of human suffering. He also comments on our fragmented culture and the Church's role in healing our communities. He then offers a few reading recommendations from ccel.org and ancientfaithstore.com.

Fr. Evan addresses the ways in which lay persons can get involved in church leadership, the role of emotional intelligence and the ability to be honest as church leaders. He also offers advice on prayers for our loved ones who have or are leaving the church and faith. He recommends the Akathist to Jesus, Light to Those in Darkness, and answers questions about feeling less than worthy and on how God can use our interests to pursue His calling in our lives.