We are three pastors of Living Springs, and our podcast is a journey through the diverse landscapes of faith. Taking your questions each week we explore, question, and celebrate the beautiful complexities of our beliefs, knowing that it's okay not to always land in the same place.
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Answering Pointed Questions About Orthodox Faith, Tradition, and Practice
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Thank you for watching Orthodoxy Everyday today! God bless!
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An Outpost in the Borderlands, with Dark & Ainsley Sevier
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Politics, history & religion from a leftist, Christian perspective. No war but class war. Socialism=good. Capitalism=bad. (Formerly Public Theologians)
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Stories of Young Adults
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Adam Patrick explores the intersection of Orthodox Christianity and the modern material world.
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Thoughts of the lesser known Patriot Father Christoper Kubiak
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Commentaries by Justin & Josh
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Orthodox Christianity and Non-Orthodox Doctrine
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"Orthodoxy," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. First published in 1908. Read by David "Grizzly" Smith. "The only possible excuse for this book is that it is an answer to a challenge. Even a bad shot is dignified when he accepts a duel." This is how Chesterton explains "Orthodoxy," the sequel to Heretics. "I have attempted in a vague and personal way, in a set of mental pictures rather than in a series of deductions, to state the philosophy in which I have come to believe. I wil ...
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Orthodoxy is a book that has become a classic of Christian apologetics. In the book's preface Chesterton states the purpose is to "attempt an explanation, not of whether the Christian faith can be believed, but of how he personally has come to believe it." In it, Chesterton presents an original view of the Christian religion. He sees it as the answer to natural human needs, the "answer to a riddle" in his own words, and not simply as an arbitrary truth received from somewhere outside the bou ...
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Inverted Orthodoxy 382- AER, Is being gay a sin, and the rapture
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48:04In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug answer and discuss the following questions: (1:34 into episode) 1. This question is in response to episode 381 where Doug talks about praying to the father instead of Christ. When Doug mentions how he used to picture the father as angry and Jesus pleading don’t smite them, I…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions on how to raise children in the faith, silent prayer during liturgy, returning to the church, and the background settings depicted in icons in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!โดย Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy 381 - Tithing, Why Circumcision, Kids getting baptized and Images of Jesus in pr
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55:01In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: 1. Being generous is an important aspect of being a Christian, I just listened to pastor Blake share about greed and generosity. My question is, how much should you give and be generous if you are in debt? Should you tithe before paying off d…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 380- AER, One Flesh and Smudging ceremonies
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54:33In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: 475. AER: you were discussing socialism and communism in heaven. What are your thoughts on the verse talking about storing up our treasures in heaven? Matthew 6:19-21 what is this referring to? 476. AER Just finished watching this week’s show…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions about judging others, the role of asceticism within the Orthodox tradition, prayers to the Theotokos, veneration of the saints, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!โดย Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy 379- AER, Swedish Jesus, and Anti Christian Bias
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52:00In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: (1:37 into episode) AER: Communism did not fail when the Berlin Wall fell. That was socialism. Socialism aims to distribute wealth and property equally while communism creates equality by eliminating private wealth and property. Socialist cou…
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Unfazed by technical difficulties, Fr. Evan takes questions on the ethics of intimacy within marriage, the finer points of the Prayer of St. Ephraim, Lenten fasting rules, and the theology of creation as we continue our shared journey to Pascha.*due to technical issues this is a audio only episodeโดย Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy 378- How long is a full Hell, and how many communions in a full Jesus?
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52:45In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake answer the following questions: (1:27 into episode) 1. After hearing previous conversations on what will happen when Jesus returns, specifically pertaining to revelation in this podcast. How would you all, and maybe specifically Doug, deal with parables found in Matthew 13:3…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 377- AER, God the director, Christians fighting Fascism?! and maybe more
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54:40In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug answer and discuss the following questions: 2:12 into episode AER My question is ,if someone opens up a subject or opinion of a sensitive nature and I am on completely opposite to that view & I know it could cause a quarrel, how do I respond? Try & change the subject? Give my view? At the same ti…
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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 speaks of turning to our children. What doe the scriptures say about competition. Do converts who are married out side of the Orthodox Church need to remarry to fully convert to Orthodoxy?…
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Inverted Orthodoxy- 376 AER, The universe, is Heaven just singing?!
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55:35In this weeks episode 376, Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following questions: (2:34 into episode) AER: Aer? Or just a separate question? Last week you talked about the power of God being demonstrated and presence of the Holy Spirit, it made me wonder how does testimony support this? (6:20 into episode) 1. I normally put questions in the box on …
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Inverted Orthodoxy 375- Fellowship, Restoration, and Maybe more!
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59:41In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Blake, Kyle, and Doug discuss the following: How do we know what topics are worth breaking fellowship over, like first order non-negotiable, and what subjects are not worth breaking fellowship over when we all as Christians have such different interpretations of the bible? Over the last few years…
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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 Old Testament to the New Testament? Fr. Evan explains how the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is completely relevant to God creating us with a free will and that loving Christ is always a…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 374- AER on relationships, Relationship Expectations, and the Prince of Eygpt
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53:42In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Blake, Kyle, and Doug discuss the following: AER- 1:12 into episode AER On last weeks topic of friendships with the opposite sex. do you think you’re assessment of the situation might be coming from being raised in the purity culture era or mindset? I would argue that it might be a skewed view an…
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Inverted Orthodoxy- 373 AER, Lust, and Relationships
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59:45In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: Aer: Following the conversation last week about lust, is lust always sexual? And what is the difference between lust and coveting? For example I have often watched home make over shows, and felt stuck financially as we couldn’t do renos or af…
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Inverted Orthodoxy- 372 AER, Seven deadly sins, Discipline, and more!
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53:40In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: (4:44 into episode) AERI’m sorry, but you didn’t really hit the nail on the head with the sex before marriage thing, and being males and being married makes a difference. The “no harm no foul” argument on the other side (ie. not investigating…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 371 - AER (adult subject matter)
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51:17In this weeks episode, Pastors Blake and Doug discuss the following listener questions: AER: Is premarital sex between TWO MATURE PEOPLE REALLY DEVALUING ANYTHING/anyone? I think I would never marry someone without “getting the full picture”. After listening to this week’s message, it makes me wonder how any Christian can vote conservative (right w…
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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 caller have a conversation regarding non-Orthodox and salvation.โดย Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy 370- AER, Paul, Meaning of Life, and Theologically based worship music
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52:24In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake and Doug discuss the following listener questions: (1:24 into episode) Thank you for the time you’ve taken to answer my questions. I value the sensitivity, wisdom, tenderness and how you’ve taken in helping me process my questions. This pod cast is life giving. (3:07 into episode) Thank you very much for t…
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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 as the champion of leaders or commander of bodiless powers. How can you support someone without necessarily agreeing with them. Yota and Vasily. Fr. Evan's friends from Ecuador, call in to greet him. And…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 369- AER and How do you pastor people through abuse?
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46:51In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug answer the following questions. In one of the last few podcasts you were discussing homosexuality and Kyle said he’d landed in a non-affirming position, which is fine obviously as I believe there is valid Biblical support either way but he mentioned that one of the big reasons he landed there was…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 368- Sexual expression, Lust, Paul and teaching about Jesus
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56:42In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug answer the following questions. *Please note the first question in this episode deals with sensitive topics. If you have little ones near, we recommend tuning in at a later time* 1. Warning for content of people watching with kids around - What do you think God thinks about masturbation? What do …
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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 comfort someone who is truly suffering. Was there ever a time when angels had free will? Does the church have any thoughts of UFO's. How should I spend my free time wisely.…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 367 - AER on laws and how to remain in Christ
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55:09Blake Doug and Kyle are back this week with three more questions. See them below or follow the links at the bottom of our description for more info or to ask your own question. 1. Follow up to the question re: murder which I asked. Thanks for taking the time to respond to it, despite not having context for it. The context for this question was a co…
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1 - Introduction in Defence of Everything Else
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11:32More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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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 confess to a priest to receive the forgiveness of sins? How long should one wait to take a monastic vow and how does one discern the call to monasticism. Does one need to wait until ones spouse is ready to …
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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6 - The Paradoxes of Christianity
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58:33More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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8 - The Romance of Orthodoxy
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45:23More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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Inverted Orthodoxy- THROWBACK EPISODE revisiting episode 338
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54:55Merry Christmas Inverted Orthodoxy Listeners! We are giving our pastors another week off to enjoy with their families. This week's episode revisits questions from episode 338! In episode 338, Pastors Doug, Kyle, and Blake discuss the following: 1. 2:25 into episodeApril 10 - Can you worship to music that isn’t Christian? Is it possible to feel conn…
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9 - Authority and the Adventurer
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56:55More great books at LoyalBooks.comโดย G. K. Chesterton
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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 ? What are the dangers of of imagination at prayer, specifically phantasms. Does the church of a official stance on artificial intelligence? Is memorizing scripture a fruitful endeavor?…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 366- Is murder sin? How does Living Springs disciple and John connected to Mary
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52:55Doug and Kyle are back this week with three more questions. See them below or follow the links at the bottom of our description for more info or to ask your own question. 1. Is murder sin? If so, why? 2. How does Living Springs Church disciple people? What is the process? Where does it start? How does it continue? What is the aim? 3. After thinking…
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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 design for marriage both as a leader and as equal partnership. How to best battle anger during the fast. A wicken from Scotland calls in to ask Fr. Evan a question about Christ.…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 365- AER on Discipleship plans
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41:56We are back this week with some AER that took the whole episode. We discuss models of discipleship 1. It seemed to me in the nov 27th podcast that your basic answer to the question re connection and helping others etc. Was: jesus' way is different than how you live and you need to help people. Go figure it out yourself as to how you can include/hel…
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