Father Evan answers your questions on the theme of absolution in prayers to the Theotokos, what an Orthodox layperson should do when they receive conflicting instructions from different bishops in different jurisdictions when visiting another parish, how to rid one's life of the sin of fornication, and if Orthodox memorial services teach the preexistence of the soul on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!

Orthodoxy Live October 11, 2026

In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Mike once again to answer your questions on married people entering the monastic life, how people in the west could have received salvation without access to the Orthodox Church, the Orthodox view on a career in emergency medical services, preparing a prayer space, and how someone with social anxiety can form Orthodox social networks.

Orthodoxy Live September 27, 2026

Father Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on the significance of the timing of one's birth, using ChatGPT as a resource for information on Orthodox theology, whether health anxiety is a common issue for Orthodox Christians, the difference between God's mercy and His justice, and advice for men with reservations about ordination to the diaconate on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!

Orthodoxy Live September 20, 2026

In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Mike to answer your questions on why the Orthodox translate the relics of saints, when (and how) to share past instances of abuse with one's spiritual father, how to endure complications in one's catechesis with patience, the validity of the Eucharist in other Christian traditions, and the appropriateness of beginning one's catechesis before a willing spouse.

Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Episode 16

In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is once again joined by show producer Simon to answer your questions about the Orthodox Church, her teachings, and traditions.

Orthodoxy Live Mailbag Edition - October 18, 2026

Fr. Evan takes questions via email, Facebook, pre-recorded calls, and a live call from a former Muslim. Don't miss it!

March 1, 2015

Fr. Evan chats with four different listeners on a variety of topics. Especially interesting is his conversation with Ed from the UK on science and Christianity.

Orthodoxy Live for January 18, 2015

On this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan answers questions from listeners on a variety of topics including contemporary Christian music, monastic titles, and more.

Orthodoxy Live for January 4, 2015

Fr. Evan answers some questions that came in via email and text but also has a delightful conversation with 12-year-old Ben about the reason we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord on December 25.

December 21, 2014

On this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan addresses questions from listeners on fasting, speaking in tongues, and more.

December 7, 2014

On this episode, Fr. Evan takes questions on administrative unity, prayers to and for the dead, the day by day provision of God, and entrance into Orthodoxy by a gay man.

November 2, 2014

Fr. Evan Armatas talks to an Orthodox doctor about Ebola and then takes questions on a variety of topics including women's roles in the Church and praying for the dead.

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