Orthodoxy Live

Fr. Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox position on the priesthood of all believers, how to deepen our relationship with the Theotokos as a mother figure, if an Eastern Orthodox can believe in one nature of Christ, how one can move their faith from their head to their heart, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!

Fr. Evan answers your questions about being supportive of a spouse battling addiction, the role of the Orthodox church in the lives of the faithful, how to communicate with both non-Orthodox and Orthodox parish leadership during a conversion, putting aside one's theological prejudices on their journey into the church, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!

Fr. Evan answers your questions about the appropriateness of laypeople reading the Old Testament, the role of remembrance of death in Orthodox spirituality, the ways in which the sacraments reflect spiritual reality, the purpose of praying for the deceased, how we can obey church teachings absent a consensus amongst the clergy, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!

In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Maria, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about the authority of a metropolitan versus that of a bishop, letting go of anger after a Christian friend has hurt you, the Orthodox perspective on AI, and more!

Does the sign of the cross have a metaphysical effect on the world? Does a crucifix depicting a sculpted Christ violate the commandment against idols? What can we do when we are losing our faith despite being in the church? Do neurological diseases like dementia have a spiritual dimension, and if so, what happens to the sufferer's soul? You asked, and Fr. Evan answers in this episode of Orthodoxy Live.

Fr. Evan answers your questions on whether or not Orthodox Christians should celebrate Halloween, why the Holy Spirit might call protestants to Orthodoxy when they are already engaged in fruitful ministry elsewhere, how the Orthodox interpret biblical references to Peter as the rock, possible solutions to the clergy shortage, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!

In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Sarah, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about prioritizing personal growth vs. spiritual practice when trying to draw closer to Christ, how to prepare oneself when for frequent Communion, the role of guardian angels in our spiritual lives, and more!

In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest cohost Lydia, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about the significance of blessing objects, the role of Orthodox mysticism in our experience of God, recommended colors for head coverings, and more!

Fr. Evan chats with Fr. David Lowell about his upcoming service retreats, and answers your questions on proper etiquette when visiting a parish, communing combat veterans, how faithful Orthodox Christians can appreciate aspects of other faith traditions, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!

Fr. Evan Answers your questions on the role of interpersonal relationships in our salvation, the purpose of Patriarch Bartholomew's visit with President Trump, whether or not icons contain spirits, the consequences of receiving the Eucharist without proper preparation, how loving one's neighbor works in daily life, and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!