Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 2By Fr. Evan Armatas

Tonight Fr. Evan is joined by his friend Alexis Pappas. The discussion is centered around effective youth ministry. Are there particular saints we should pray to for our children? How do we help our young adults re-engage their faith and the church.To learn more about the work Alexis Pappas is involved in or to reach her please see; www.effectivech…

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 who's wife threatens divorce if he becomes a catechumen. Does God place suffering on us and if so, does He say we are to be thankful for it? Is there any harm in Orthodox Christians engaging in the prac…

Parable of the Lost coin and Introduction to the Prodigal Son, part 1By Fr. Evan Armatas

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 role as centurion. A 12 year old asks why our faith is the true faith. How do we ride ourselves of anger, hate, malice. How does the Orthodox church understand the 1000 year reign on earth as many Protesta…

he Parable of the Lost SheepBy Fr. Evan Armatas

Fr. Evan is asked his opinion as an Orthodox priest on consuming mind altering substances to initiate themselves into spirituality. Frustration with not able to partake of the Eucharist as a catechuman. Why did God wait almost 5 thousand years before He sent Christ for the salvation of the world.By Fr. Evan Armatas

How is Judaism practiced in 2024 different from rabbinic Judaism. Protestant belief in sola scriptura related to the belief in the rapture. What is the process of relics, how they are placed and where. What are the Orthodox views on organ donation and embalming.By Fr. Evan Armatas

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 John 3:16 scripture reading. Fr. Evan shares an email regarding lust, pornography, gambling and comments on the very destructive impact these habits have on individuals and families. How to continue the s…

Outline and summary of general themes for chapter 15, initial discussion of the Parable of the Lost Sheep.By Fr. Evan Armatas

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 new time. As a Catholic, why should I convert to Orthodoxy? What happens to the soul of the departed once the soul leaves the body.By Fr. Evan Armatas

The cost of discipleship, final lectureBy Fr. Evan Armatas

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 of the ecumenical patriarch. Why do priests only privately denounce Met. Epiphodoros. What does it mean when the church prays for unity of faith.The importance of presenting correct imagery to children…

The Cost of DiscipleshipBy Fr. Evan Armatas

Final discussion of heavenly banquet, Eucharist discussionBy Fr. Evan Armatas

Fr. Evan shares listener words of appreciation and the importance of creating a space of love and acceptance within church community. Why are humans created higher than the angels by God. Why does the Orthodox church not practice Eucharistic adoration. How to counteract the passions of the flesh, particularly lust.…

The banquet and refusing God's invitation to attendBy Fr. Evan Armatas

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 wrestle with God as we are told in the book of GenesisBy Fr. Evan Armatas

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 AFR listener, how she found the Orthodox Church and her chrismation experienceBy Fr. Evan Armatas

Explanation of the parable of the Kingdom and the distinction between the carnal, natural and spiritual person.By Fr. Evan Armatas

A teaching on hospitalityBy Fr. Evan Armatas

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 divine liturgy. A 7yr old listener asks Fr. Evan if God was unkind when he sent the flood upon the earth. How do we understand AHDH with in the life of the church. What should those who feel they are possess…

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 Orthodox Church respond to someone ending their life. What are toll-houses.By Fr. Evan Armatas

Jesus teaches on humility and the dangers of pride and self-exaltation.By Fr. Evan Armatas

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 happen to those who do not know the fullness of God's love. What do the different colored vestments mean within the Orthodox Church.By Fr. Evan Armatas

Jesus heals a man with edema on the SabbathBy Fr. Evan Armatas

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 ? Is salvation only found within the Orthodox Church. Do animals go to heaven ?By Fr. Evan Armatas

Fr. Evan answers questions regarding life confessions, the number of sacraments, and more.By Fr. Evan Armatas

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 unhealthy from a spiritual perspective. First time listener, first time caller asks Fr. Evan advice on entering as a catechumen of the Orthodox ChurchBy Fr. Evan Armatas

Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem, Introduction to chapter 14 and outlineBy Fr. Evan Armatas

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 break the fast ? What is our christian witness to those outside the Orthodox faith. is it true that the Ukrainian Church in Ukraine is being made to pray for the Russian army and its victory? What is t…

Pharisees opposition and Jesus' decision to go to Jerusalem.By Fr. Evan Armatas