February 21, 2021

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February 21, 2021

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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.

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Feb 22, 2021

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Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice - Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.

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August 18, 2013: Calls were abundant on this episode on topics like Hades, the atonement, the immaculate conception and more. by Orthodoxy Live
62 min listen
November 18, 2012: Fr. Evan Armatas hosted his inaugral call in taking questions on a variety of topics including works verses faith, the alledged anti-semitism of St. John Chrysostom, why do we use leavened bread in the Eucharist, and many others. by Orthodoxy Live
69 min listen
April 7, 2013: In this episode, Fr. Evan takes calls from listeners with questions ranging from the role of the Theotokos to prayers for our non-Orthodox loved ones who have fallen asleep in the Lord. by Orthodoxy Live
74 min listen
Orthodoxy Live - OCF Edition: On this special OCF edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan takes calls from college students ranging from why we cross ourselves the way we do to why so much money is spent on altar decor that could be spent on the poor. by Orthodoxy Live
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Orthodoxy Live - Special Pascha Edition: John Maddex joins Fr. Evan in this pre-recorded Pascha edition of Orthodoxy Live. Fr. Evan give some reflections on the resurrection and then addresses some of the backlog of questions that have come in. by Orthodoxy Live
79 min listen
OCF College Conference 2012: On this special edition of Orthodoxy Live, we take you to the 2012 College Conference of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship where Fr. Evan takes questions from the students in attendance. by Orthodoxy Live
85 min listen
January 19, 2014: This episode was pre-recorded with no live calls but questions came from listeners who used the message line and email. Topics included Holy Water, the Ever-Virginity of Mary, the Jesus Prayer, and the importance of the Church Fathers. by Orthodoxy Live
80 min listen
June 2, 2013: Fr. Evan addresses Orthodox music, commentaries on the Scriptures, the Orthodox understanding of Hades, and the forty days after childbirth that women must wait before returning to church. by Orthodoxy Live
58 min listen
January 20, 2013: On today's program, Fr. Evan takes questions from Egypt, South Korea, Texas, Colorado, and more on topics ranging from establishing a relationship with God to the theology of dreams. by Orthodoxy Live
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May 19, 2013: Fr. Evan discusses the responsibility of wedding sponsors, ways to enhance prayer, dialoguing with Evangelical friends who don't value the physical world, and C.S. Lewis. by Orthodoxy Live
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March 17, 2013: Fr. Evan Armatas took some great questions from the audience in this episode ranging from the nature of repentance and confession to the sinlessness of the Theotokos. by Orthodoxy Live
62 min listen
Orthodoxy Live August 16, 2015: A fast-moving show beginning with guest Fr. Lawrence Farley addressing questions about Bible prophecy. Then calls from listeners ranging from the biblical character Potiphar to apostolic succession. by Orthodoxy Live
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April 21, 2013 - OCF Edition: The Northeast region of OCF was featured in this episode which aired live on Sunday evening April 21, 2013. Students gathered at the University of Connecticut to ask questions on behalf of students from all around the region. by Orthodoxy Live
66 min listen
December 2, 2012: In this edition, Fr. Evan fields calls and emails about marriage, godparents, missions, and evil. Questions came in from Ireland, India, Alaska, and several states in North America. by Orthodoxy Live
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June 1, 2014: Guest host Fr. Steve Tsichlis tackles a number of questions dealing with the differences between Orthodoxy and other faiths, prayer to the saints, theosis, and much more. by Orthodoxy Live
61 min listen
March 3, 2013: Sitting in for Fr. Evan tonight is Fr. Steven Tsichlis, pastor at St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, CA. He tackled questions ranging from organ donations to the Orthodox view of salvation compared to the Protestant view. by Orthodoxy Live
68 min listen
January 6, 2013: Instruments in Church, writing books for profit, Angels free-will, and the nature of Salvation are among the questions Fr. Evan tackles in this episode. by Orthodoxy Live
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November 17, 2013: A lively show tonight with questions about infertility, confession, and more, including a call from an Australian ex-Mormon living in China who is exploring Orthodoxy! by Orthodoxy Live
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October 20, 2013: Calls from across the country on subjects ranging from the Orthodox perspective on Halloween to a 10 year old's question about our age in heaven. by Orthodoxy Live
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July 21, 2013: On this program, Fr. Evan tackles questions about language used in the Liturgy, the role of the Holy Spirit in Orthodoxy, how to know you are called to the priesthood, and much more. by Orthodoxy Live
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February 16, 2014: In this episode which aired live on Feb. 16, Fr. Evan takes calls from listeners dealing with the real presence of Christ in the eucharist, the humanity of Christ, and more. by Orthodoxy Live
64 min listen
Holy Week Special - Part 1: In this special pre-recorded edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan Armatas and John Maddex discuss the first part of Holy Week including Lazarus Saturday, Palm Sunday, and the Bridegroom. by Orthodoxy Live
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May 4, 2014: In this first broadcast after Pascha, Fr. Evan reflects on the resurrection in his opening comments and then takes calls. The topics tonight were about the divinity of Christ, His exclamation on the cross about God forsaking Him, and the Orthodox position on witchcraft. A late question on Same-Sex Marriage was deferred until there is more time. by Orthodoxy Live
64 min listen
December 16, 2012: After his thoughtful reflections on the tragedy in Newtown CT, Fr. Evan took calls on the Church calendar, pets in heaven, music, marijuana, and more. by Orthodoxy Live
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June 16, 2013: Fr. Evan tackles questions about re-baptism and more on the June 16 version of Orthodoxy Live. by Orthodoxy Live
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October 6, 2013: Contemporary christian music, funerals, and kneeling in church are among the topics in this episode. by Orthodoxy Live
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November 3, 2013: Fr. Evan takes questions about the nature of prayer, feeling a slump in your Orthodox faith, and more. by Orthodoxy Live
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August 3, 2014: Fr. Tom Soroka joins Fr. Evan as guest co-host as they take questions about Orthodoxy as the true Church, Gnosticism, social media, and "love not the world." by Orthodoxy Live
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September 15, 2013: The University of Pittsburgh OCF makes up the majority of calls with questions on icons, ethnicity, being single, and more. by Orthodoxy Live
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OCF College Conference Edition: On this special edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan chats with OCF students from College Conference East and West. by Orthodoxy Live
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