Orthodoxy Live

Fr. Evan answers live and pre-recorded questions on joining Protestant Bible studies as an Orthodox Christian, folk iconography, praying for the dead, salvation and sacraments, concentration during the Divine Liturgy, and more!

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.

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.

Fr. Evan explains the services and importance of the Canon of St. Andrew and the Compline services in the Orthodox Church. In The Divine Liturgy, what is meant by the phrase "mercy of peace"? He also answers a live caller question on fasting.

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 Go...

We celebrate the 200th episode of Orthodoxy Live with call-ins from Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, Fr. Thomas Soroka, Bill Marianes, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, and Fr. Evan's wife, among others.

Fr. Evan answers question about Orthodox icons and their theological correctness. He shares a personal experience of almsgiving and what he learned about himself regarding the discipline of this virtue. He provides helpful resources on the sacrament of confession and discusses the concept of righteousness as relationship.

Fr Evan answers questions about where in Scripture we are instructed to pray to the saints, guidance on acceptable attire while in church and otherwise, how to forgive those who have grievously offended us, and the Orthodox response to abortion.

Fr. Evan interviews Dr. Jeannie Constantinou about her new book Thinking Orthodox: Understanding and Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind. The two discuss how the idea of phronema translates to how we teach and learn the faith of the Church, how we develop our phronema, and the difference between monastic and domestic phronema.

Fr. Evan answers your questions about the Orthodox approach to atheism, the Orthodox view of salvation, parish councils, praying to saints, and more.

Fr. Evan once again answers your questions regarding the Orthodox faith, its traditions, Scripture, and Church life.

Fr. Evan answers questions about the Orthodox view of the visual arts, dealing with anger, understanding the spiritual side of physical pain, addressing conflict among loved ones, and more!

Fr Evan answers questions about racial reconciliation, the body of Christ, Bible reading, why bad things happen to good people, and more!

Fr. Evan answers your questions about Pelagianism, instruments in Church, household tension over denominational differences, transgenderism, and more!

Fr. Evan answers questions about discernment and almsgiving, icons and worship, confession and Covid, and more!

Fr. Evan addresses questions regarding spiritual writings outside of the Bible, the Church's response to Covid, Oriental vs. Eastern Orthodoxy, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese as an ethno-religious institution, and more!