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Recent episodes dated 2024–2026.

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Orthodoxy Live July 5, 2026 2026-07-06
Father Evan answers your questions on bearing arms in the context of protecting one's fellow parishioners, advice for catechumens on creating a…
Orthodoxy Live June 14, 2026 2026-06-15
Father Evan answers your questions on the best resources for learning the Orthodox mindset, how to set up a prayer corner in a radically larger…
Orthodoxy Live May 17, 2026 2026-05-18
Father Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox position on Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA), the appropriateness of anointing non-Orthodox…
Orthodoxy Live May 10, 2026 2026-05-11
Father Evan answers your questions on how the commandment to honor one's father and mother applies to adult children who are married, the morality…
Orthodoxy Live May 3, 2026 2026-05-04
Father Evan answers your questions on the appropriateness of video game use, coping with a sudden and extreme fear of death, alternative versions of…
Orthodoxy Live April 26, 2026 2026-04-27
Father Evan answers your questions on praying with a humble disposition, how to appropriately look for a spouse at church while also discerning…
Orthodoxy Live April 19, 2026 2026-04-20
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the necessity of believing in the Resurrection, advice for combating repeated sins, how to receive Holy Communion…
Orthodoxy Live March 29, 2026 2026-03-30
Father Evan answers your questions on why John the Baptist baptized people before the earthly ministry of Christ began, the appropriateness of…
Orthodoxy Live March 22, 2026 2026-03-23
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the Orthodox approach to handling end-of-life concerns for pets, the Church's position on witnessing the Orthodox…
Orthodoxy Live March 8, 2026 2026-03-09
Fr. Evan answers your questions on dealing with spiritual imposter syndrome, the Orthodox position on tattoos, why the Filioque only became an issue…
Orthodoxy Live February 8, 2026 2026-02-09
Fr. Evan answers your questions on what it means to pray for creation, the purpose of formal religious education in parish settings, what to do when…
Orthodoxy Live January 25, 2026 2026-01-26
Fr. Evan answers your questions on when to pray speaking aloud, the Orthodox position on artificial means of conception, advice for entering the…
Orthodoxy Live January 11, 2026 2026-01-12
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the state of souls pre-resurrection, the appropriateness of pursuing catechesis when one's spouse wishes to…
Orthodoxy Live January 4, 2026 2026-01-05
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the role of vigil in the prayer life of Orthodox Christians, how catechumens can handle persecution from loved…
Orthodoxy Live December 28, 2025 2025-12-29
In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest co-host Alexis Pappas to answer your questions on the appropriateness…
Orthodoxy Live December 21, 2025 2025-12-22
Fr. Evan answers your questions on his sermon for this week, advice for parents with children who are hesitant to convert to Orthodoxy, why the…
Orthodoxy Live December 7, 2025 2025-12-08
Fr. Evan answers your questions about how godparent/sponsor relationships work post-chrismation, developing an authentic belief in God's love, how…
Orthodoxy Live November 30, 2025 2025-12-01
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the differences between a non-Orthodox and Orthodox Christian's relationship with God, the Orthodox Christian…
Orthodoxy Live November 23, 2025 2025-11-24
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…
Orthodoxy Live November 16, 2025 2025-11-17
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,…
Orthodoxy Live November 9, 2025 2025-11-10
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the appropriateness of laypeople reading the Old Testament, the role of remembrance of death in Orthodox…
Orthodoxy Live November 2, 2025 2025-11-03
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…
Orthodoxy Live October 26, 2025 2025-10-27
Does the sign of the cross have a metaphysical effect on the world? Does a crucifix depicting a sculpted Christ violate the commandment against…
Orthodoxy Live October 19, 2025 2025-10-20
Fr. Evan answers your questions on whether or not Orthodox Christians should celebrate Halloween, why the Holy Spirit might call protestants to…
Orthodoxy Live October 12, 2025 2025-10-13
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…
Orthodoxy Live October 5, 2025 2025-10-06
In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest cohost Lydia, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand…
Orthodoxy Live September 28, 2025 2025-09-29
Fr. Evan chats with Fr. David Lowell about his upcoming service retreats, and answers your questions on proper etiquette when visiting a parish,…
Orthodoxy Live September 21, 2025 2025-09-22
Fr. Evan Answers your questions on the role of interpersonal relationships in our salvation, the purpose of Patriarch Bartholomew's visit with…
Orthodoxy Live September 14, 2025 2025-09-15
Fr. Evan answers your questions on discerning God's plan for one's life, the best strategies for starting an Orthodox men's group, what makes a…
Orthodoxy Live September 7, 2025 2025-09-08
Fr. Evan answers your questions on practicing discernment when beginning a romantic relationship, the Orthodox stance on political party…
Orthodoxy Live August 24, 2025 2025-08-25
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the role of godparents in the spiritual journeys of their godchildren, how parents can constructively engage…
Orthodoxy Live August 3, 2025 2025-08-04
Fr. Evan answers your questions on living harmoniously with elderly parents who are not Orthodox, how to manage anxiety about bringing children into…
Orthodoxy Live July 27, 2025 2025-07-28
Fr. Evan answers your questions about what to do when it feels like the spiritual life is becoming a chore, how to navigate the fear of bringing…
Orthodoxy Live July 20, 2025 2025-07-21
Fr. Evan answers your questions about how to pray to the saints, why Elias was translated, feeling unworthy of love, and more in this week's episode…
Orthodoxy Live July 13, 2025 2025-07-14
Fr. Evan answers your questions about human suffering in the context of the recent tragic events in Texas, why we send relics to churches, praying…
Orthodoxy Live July 6, 2025 2025-07-07
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the Orthodox position on human suffering, the distinction between praying to the Theotokos and praying to God,…
Orthodoxy Live June 29, 2025 2025-06-30
Fr. Evan answers your questions about how new parishes are consecrated, the status of the Old Covenant, the origins of the catechumenate, and more…
Orthodoxy Live June 22, 2025 2025-06-23
Fr. Evan answers your questions about the historicity of the lives of the saints, the difference between ancestral and original sin, the distinction…
Orthodoxy Live June 15, 2025 2025-06-16
Fr. Evan answers your questions about burnout during catechesis, balancing unconditional Christian love with healthy boundaries, the reference to…
Orthodoxy Live June 8, 2025 2025-06-09
Fr. Evan answers your questions on declining world birthrates, his favorite piece of advice for newly illumined Orthodox, leaving icons on the altar…
Orthodoxy Live May 18,2025 2025-05-19
Fr. Evan answers your questions on the role of the laity, establishing prayer spaces in common areas shared with non-Orthodox, feeling unwelcome at…
Orthodoxy Live May 11, 2025 2025-05-12
Fr. Evan answers your questions on handling negative reactions to Orthodox conversions, habitual sin, and the faith versus works dichotomy on this…
Orthodoxy Live May 4, 2025 2025-05-05
In this episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan answers your questions on handling catechism burnout, praying versus reading the scriptures, and…
Orthodoxy Live April 27, 2025 2025-04-28
In this Antipascha edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan takes your questions on forgiving those who repeatedly hurt us, how to concisely explain…
Orthodoxy Live April 6, 2025 2025-04-07
Fr. Evan answers your questions on how to raise children in the faith, silent prayer during liturgy, returning to the church, and the background…
Orthodoxy Live March 30, 2025 2025-03-31
Fr. Evan answers your questions about judging others, the role of asceticism within the Orthodox tradition, prayers to the Theotokos, veneration of…
Orthodoxy Live March 23, 2025 2025-03-24
Unfazed by technical difficulties, Fr. Evan takes questions on the ethics of intimacy within marriage, the finer points of the Prayer of St.…
Orthodoxy Live March 9, 2025 2025-03-10
Fr. Evan answers a caller question from enquirer regarding infant baptism. What does it really mean to be a sinner. What does Fr, Evan mean when he…
Orthodoxy Live February 23, 2025 2025-02-24
What is forgiveness vespers and why is it important for us to practice. Why does the church have a prayer to the holy cross? How do we reconcile the…
Orthodoxy Live January 26, 2025 2025-01-27
If we do not believe in purgatory why do we have memorial prayer services for our departed. What does it mean to dress for church. Fr. Evan and a…
Orthodoxy Live January 19, 2025 2025-01-20
Is Numbers 32:11 the scripture Protestants use to get the age of reason to accept God and baptism? What is meant when the Theotokos is referred to…
Orthodoxy Live January 5, 2025 2025-01-06
Is there any symbolic significance to the leafy branch used when sprinkling holy water. What are the benefits of fasting again ? How do you really…
Orthodoxy Live December 29, 2024 2024-12-30
Is is sinful to be a happy about living a virtuous life? Does the Orthodox Church teach that Jesus was an only child? Is it really necessary to…
Orthodoxy Live December 22, 2024 2024-12-23
Tonight Fr. Evan is asked how we know Christ was born on Christmas day. Is it true Mary only birthed Jesus? And who are his brothers and sisters ?…
Orthodoxy Live December 15, 2024 2024-12-16
Fr. Evan is asked to compare and contrast Orthodox Theosis vs Protestant sanctification. What is our experience when we die? How can I ensure God's…
Orthodoxy Live November 24, 2024 2024-11-25
Do we need to remember and confess every sin in detail in order to be cleansed and forgiven? How does one go about getting permission to go the a…
Orthodoxy Live November 17, 2024 2024-11-18
Fr. Evan gives advice on how to renew your prayer life. Are there prayers that we should always say? What is the best way to begin a new prayer rule…
Orthodoxy Live November 10, 2024 2024-11-11
Who did Adam and Eve's children end up marrying? How should we observe the sabbath. Why do we read that baptism must be performed in moving water in…
Orthodoxy Live November 3, 2024 2024-11-04
Tonight Fr. Evan is joined by his friend Alexis Pappas. The discussion is centered around effective youth ministry. Are there particular saints we…
Orthodoxy Live October 27, 2024 2024-10-28
How to best make fasting changes when necessary.How do we as Orthodox Christians respond to country patriotism. Fr. Evan gives advice to a listener…
Orthodoxy Live October 20, 2024 2024-10-21
A former military member who killed in war and has a question regarding the sixth commandment. why was Cornelius not encouraged to step from his…
Orthodoxy Live October 13, 2024 2024-10-14
Fr. Evan is asked his opinion as an Orthodox priest on consuming mind altering substances to initiate themselves into spirituality. Frustration with…
Orthodoxy Live October 6, 2024 2024-10-07
How is Judaism practiced in 2024 different from rabbinic Judaism. Protestant belief in sola scriptura related to the belief in the rapture. What is…
Orthodoxy Live September 29, 2024 2024-09-30
Fr. Evan is asked advice on dating and gives advice on what to be mindful of when looking to find the one to marry. The Orthodox understanding of…
Orthodoxy Live September 22, 2024 2024-09-23
A few things to know regarding second marriage within the Orthodox Church. The concept of "new time" and how the sacraments take place within this…
Orthodoxy Live September 1, 2024 2024-09-02
How to accept God's will in relation to other people's pre-choices. What is the meaning of the parable of the talents. Fr. Evan explains the meaning…
Orthodoxy Live August 18, 2024 2024-08-19
Fr. Evan shares listener words of appreciation and the importance of creating a space of love and acceptance within church community. Why are humans…
Orthodoxy Live August 11, 2024 2024-08-12
Discussion on Orthodoxy on the internet. How do we deal with anger. Fr. Evan is asked his response to the tv series, The Chosen. Why did Jacob…
Orthodoxy Live August 4, 2024 2024-08-05
What key factors promote parish growth. Is the rapture an Orthodox teaching ? The difference between the old vs the new calendar. A story from an…
Orthodoxy Live June 30, 2024 2024-07-01
Has the Orthodox Church's theology on salvation changed at all from what is was in the beginning ? What is the purpose of the holy kiss in the…
Orthodoxy Live June 23, 2024 2024-06-24
How does one navigate ethnic traditions within Orthodoxy. The importance and how to pray through the psalms. What is a mission church? How does the…
Orthodoxy Live June 9, 2024 2024-06-10
Fr. Evan explains John 9 ,Sunday of the Blind Man. Is the Orthodox wiki website a reliable source of reference for Orthodox Christianity? What will…
Orthodoxy Live June 2, 2024 2024-06-03
Are dating apps a good and healthy way to find a spouse? What is a healthy response to pride month. Is it ok to take a pro-Israel stance on the war…
Orthodoxy Live - May 26, 2024 2024-05-27
Fr. Evan answers questions regarding life confessions, the number of sacraments, and more.
Orthodoxy Live - May 19, 2024 2024-05-20
Is venerating the icons within the Orthodox Church a requirement? Is there a divine understanding of the concept of human rights? Is self care ever…
Orthodoxy Live April 21, 2024 2024-04-22
What is the proper greeting between parishioners during the Divine Liturgy when we recite the creed and what does it mean? What should we do when we…
Orthodoxy Live April 14, 2024 2024-04-15
As an Orthodox Christian, is it permitted to participate on non-orthodox weddings? There seems to be a disconnect between commitment and marriage.…
Orthodoxy Live April 7, 2024 2024-04-08
Fr. Evan Interviews Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh and his friend Calliope Couchell-Wilson
Orthodoxy Live - March 24, 2024 2024-03-25
Can we say memorial service prayers for our departed for both Orthodox and non-orthodox, non-christian at home. How do we understand earthly justice…
Orthodoxy Live February 25, 2024 2024-02-26
Is it okay to ask God to help us love Him more? Why did Adam and Eve disobey God and why do people die? Can we get sick from receiving the Eucharist…