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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Outlaws, Revolutionaries, and Other Christians in Disguise Subversive Orthodoxy is a place for people who are burned by politics. We're tired of culture wars and worn-out ideologies, but still have some hope that the Judeo-Christian story has something real to offer the modern world. We take a clear-eyed look at how an ancient faith, often written off as outdated or oppressive, might actually help renew our public life, our imagination, and the way we treat one another. This is not about nos ...
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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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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 Institute, to answer your questions about preparing for admission to seminary, the church's position on corrective baptism, how to prepare for frequent communion, understanding the Orthodox Church's self-identi…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 415- Discussing Christian Nationalism in the church
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31:56Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! This weeks episode covered the following question: 1. How do you see the rise of Christian nationalism (…
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Episode #15: Field Notes #1: Reflections On Existentialism
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26:27We trace existentialism from Kierkegaard’s pivot to the single individual before God to the secular push for meaning without God, then test what still helps in a noisy, anxious culture. We offer a grounded practice of stillness and a challenge to choose rather than drift. • what existentialism means and why it endures • Kierkegaard’s shift from sys…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions about how godparent/sponsor relationships work post-chrismation, developing an authentic belief in God's love, how one can ethically maintain a role as a Christian educator as a protestant discerning Orthodoxy, the Orthodox Church's position on the "8th Ecumenical Council," and more on this week's episode of Orthodox…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 414- AER, And are you well equipped to read scripture?
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29:48Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode t…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions about the differences between a non-Orthodox and Orthodox Christian's relationship with God, the Orthodox Christian perspective on owning historical artifacts associated with evil, the appropriateness of head coverings for inquirers, and more in this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!…
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Episode #14: The Brothers Karamazov & the Grand Inquisitor: Fyodor Dostoevsky (Part Three)
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1:11:00We trace Dostoevsky’s polyphonic craft through the Karamazov brothers, probe Ivan’s moral revolt, and unpack the Grand Inquisitor’s claim that people prefer miracle, mystery, and authority to freedom. A silent kiss, not an argument, becomes the counter-move to control. • polyphony as method and why it matters • Dimitri, Ivan, and Alyosha as desire,…
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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 mother figure, if an Eastern Orthodox can believe in one nature of Christ, how one can move their faith from their head to their heart, and more on this episode of Orthodoxy Live!…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 413- AER Kyle's early church confidence, Giving the devil a foothold, and healing
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53:45Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode c…
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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, how to communicate with both non-Orthodox and Orthodox parish leadership during a conversion, putting aside one's theological prejudices on their journey into the church, and more in this week's episod…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 412- God's Chosen, Humans in comparison to Jesus, Truth and Reconciliation
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52:20Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This week covers the…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions about the appropriateness of laypeople reading the Old Testament, the role of remembrance of death in Orthodox spirituality, the ways in which the sacraments reflect spiritual reality, the purpose of praying for the deceased, how we can obey church teachings absent a consensus amongst the clergy, and more in this wee…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 411- Relationships, the ethics of teleportation, and more!
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52:49Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode c…
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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 Institute, to answer your questions about the authority of a metropolitan versus that of a bishop, letting go of anger after a Christian friend has hurt you, the Orthodox perspective on AI, and more!…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 410- Doug has feelings about Chick-Fil-A, resources, Alpha course
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1:00:03Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. Today tackled the fo…
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Does the sign of the cross have a metaphysical effect on the world? Does a crucifix depicting a sculpted Christ violate the commandment against idols? What can we do when we are losing our faith despite being in the church? Do neurological diseases like dementia have a spiritual dimension, and if so, what happens to the sufferer's soul? You asked, …
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Inverted Orthodoxy #409- Ranking Plagues, Forgiveness and more
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58:17Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. Todays episode cover…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions on whether or not Orthodox Christians should celebrate Halloween, why the Holy Spirit might call protestants to Orthodoxy when they are already engaged in fruitful ministry elsewhere, how the Orthodox interpret biblical references to Peter as the rock, possible solutions to the clergy shortage, and more on this week'…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #408 - Disability in the church
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49:431. I've listened to over 30 of your podcasts in the last couple weeks... Nothing like getting a pump in at the gym and hearing a couple of pastors call each other heretics! :) I quite enjoy your willingness to explore the nuances and intricacies of faith! It sure is beautifully messy isn’t in? I have searched your database of Q&A/Inverted Orthodoxy…
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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 Institute, to answer your questions about prioritizing personal growth vs. spiritual practice when trying to draw closer to Christ, how to prepare oneself when for frequent Communion, the role of guardian angel…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 405- John's Trouble, Moses and Genesis
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32:04Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode c…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 407- Charlie Kirk and American Evangelicalism, and Jehovahs Witnesses
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57:03Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode c…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 406- The Bible today, Sinners and what that means for us
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31:12Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. This weeks episode c…
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In this special mailbag episode of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by guest cohost Lydia, an attendee of Ancient Faith's 2025 Lampstand Institute, to answer your questions about the significance of blessing objects, the role of Orthodox mysticism in our experience of God, recommended colors for head coverings, and more!…
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Fr. Evan chats with Fr. David Lowell about his upcoming service retreats, and answers your questions on proper etiquette when visiting a parish, communing combat veterans, how faithful Orthodox Christians can appreciate aspects of other faith traditions, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!…
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Fr. Evan Answers your questions on the role of interpersonal relationships in our salvation, the purpose of Patriarch Bartholomew's visit with President Trump, whether or not icons contain spirits, the consequences of receiving the Eucharist without proper preparation, how loving one's neighbor works in daily life, and more in this episode of Ortho…
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Inverted Orthodoxy- 404 Wandering eye, Jesus's Ascending,
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29:51**Please note, we are aware of the audio issues on this episode, and are working to correct it for next week** Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more ques…
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Episode #13: Is Redemption Even Possible? Escaping the Underground with Dostoevsky (Part Two)
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58:28In Part Two of our Dostoevsky series we move from diagnosing the underground to exploring the way out. Dostoevsky shows us that the true hero is not the exceptional man but the good man, and goodness is only remarkable in its ability to love while knowing the depths of the underground. We explore how Father Zosima counsels the brokenhearted with ho…
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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 prayer compatible with the Orthodox tradition, and more in this episode of Orthodoxy Live!โดย Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy 403- Chronicles and humbling oneself to Jesus
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33:33Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions, today's episode tackles the following question: Recently I have been thinking a lot about 2 chronicles 7…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions on practicing discernment when beginning a romantic relationship, the Orthodox stance on political party affiliations, advice for healing broken marriages within the church, physical intimacy while engaged, how Orthodox Christians should contextualize AI, and more on this week's episode of Orthodoxy Live!…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 402 - Can we feel bad for bad leaders? Who gets to heaven & Blake fights a calf
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1:00:46Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! This week, the pastors answered the following questions: 1. AER Should you be able to feel sorry/ relate…
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Episode #12: The Underground Inspired Scorsese: Dostoevsky (Part One)
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58:57Fyodor Dostoevsky revolutionized literature by creating battlegrounds of the mind and heart where faith and darkness constantly struggle for dominance. His concept of "the psychology of the underground" offers profound insights into human nature, revealing how our willfulness often overrides our reason in ways that defy rational explanation. • Born…
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Inverted Orthodoxy 401 -Humanity and Heaven, Leaving for the kingdom, Prisoners for the lord
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55:53Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! This week, the pastors answered the following questions: 1. Psalm 119:1-3 says, “Blessed are those whose…
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Fr. Evan answers your questions about the role of godparents in the spiritual journeys of their godchildren, how parents can constructively engage with their children while angry, how converts struggling to integrate into disengaged congregations can navigate feelings of loneliness, fighting the despair that follows repeated sin, and more on this w…
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