Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice
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Meditations, Sermons, Classes, and Lectures from St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland, Colorado
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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…
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The Cost of DiscipleshipBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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Final discussion of heavenly banquet, Eucharist discussionBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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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.…
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The banquet and refusing God's invitation to attendBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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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
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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
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Explanation of the parable of the Kingdom and the distinction between the carnal, natural and spiritual person.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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A teaching on hospitalityBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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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…
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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
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Jesus teaches on humility and the dangers of pride and self-exaltation.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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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
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Jesus heals a man with edema on the SabbathBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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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
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Fr. Evan answers questions regarding life confessions, the number of sacraments, and more.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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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
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Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem, Introduction to chapter 14 and outlineBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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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…
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Pharisees opposition and Jesus' decision to go to Jerusalem.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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As an Orthodox Christian, is it permitted to participate on non-orthodox weddings? There seems to be a disconnect between commitment and marriage. Why? What is the Orthodox Church view on salvation. What is free will both here on this earth and the age to come.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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We discuss the purpose of our faith and close out the section on striving to be saved. Additionally we introduce the last section of chapter 13 pressing toward Jerusalem.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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Fr. Evan Interviews Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh and his friend Calliope Couchell-WilsonBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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Strive to be savedBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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Who is saved?By Fr. Evan Armatas
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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 compared to heavenly justice. How does the Orthodox Church view exorcisms. Is there a rule for Orthodox Christians to not pray with the Heterodox?By Fr. Evan Armatas
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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 from the common spoon? How should feelings and emotions play in our decisions in our faith? What age is appropriate to introduce fasting to young children…
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A woman bent over with a spirit of infirmity for 18 years is healed on the SabbathBy Fr. Evan Armatas
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Fr. Evan takes a question from an anonymous caller asking his advice on a personal family matter. Why do we pray if God already understands what we need. Is there ever a situation where it is okay to leave your marriage in order to become part of the church. What to do when one lives a far distance to any church and unable to attend services regula…
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What is the Orthodox view on Zionism. Is adversity ordained or given by God? Why does the Orthodox Church not use instruments in its liturgical service structure.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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Repentance and the fruitless fig tree, intro to section on the woman bent over from infirmity for 18 years.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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How do we acquire stillness and quiet. What is the importance of a home alter or prayer corner. How do we see Christ in our neighbor. What is the best Bible translation for a teenager.By Fr. Evan Armatas
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