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 #360- God and Time, Chosen people, God of the dead or living, and dreams
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following: 4:16 into the episode. Is God outside of time (able to be move and act in the past and future as well) or is he inside of time, but happens to know our whole past and our future and Moves acts in the present to impact our future? One implication might be, can I pray for a p…
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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.द्वारा Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy- BONUS EPISODE In the Beginning long form teaching
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In this bonus episode, Pastor Kyle brings us a long form teaching on Genesis 1&2 titled In the Beginning Do you have a question you've been wanting answered? Head on over to our website www.invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. You can find us on Wednesdays on Youtube, or wherever you subscribe to podcasts. To learn more about our church, you…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #359- AER, Is being gay a sin, Joshua and Israel
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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: 2:09 into episode Thank you for your answer on love,how it differentiates from believers to unbelievers.What I had not ever thought of was as a believer I am to love the unlovable, which can be much tougher. In the Bible it does state that we…
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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…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #358- AER, Soul Sleep, answering or leaving more questions
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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, the pastors discuss the following: Kyle, on Sunday you preached on John 17 and one of the things you talked about was "oneness" and how we should become one with other believers and not just with God (“I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one."). I'm curious about the the…
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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…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #357- AER, Daniel confusion, Hardened Hearts, James is scary!
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following: 2:18 into episode Listening to your AER from #356 when you are discussing prayer and worship. I often find myself praying and calling out to God during the worship at living springs. Sometimes I do that audibly, other times internally. Is that something that could be encouraged du…
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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.द्वारा Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy #356- AER, Laying our lives down for others, and some spider talk..
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following questions: 1:40 into episode listening last week to the throwback with Kyle and Blake discussing some Holy Spirit topics I found myself really sad that the bulk of discussion is about the “misuses” and “errors” of the Holy Spirit and not encouraging people more to seek the H…
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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.द्वारा Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy THROWBACK EDITION: Revisiting episode 339
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In this weeks throwback episode, we revisit episode 339 and the questions discussed: 1 - 1:13 seconds into episodeWhat is happening when we pray in tongues? If I’m praying in tongues between God and myself do I need to receive an interpretation? Is praying in tongues a way to pray when we don’t know what to say? Or should it only be done to be inte…
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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…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #355- Subjectivity in Christianity, diversity in church, and maybe more
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In this weeks episode, Pastor Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following: Why were Pharaoh's magicians able to do the same tricks (ie. rod becoming a snake, River filled with blood, epidemic of frogs...) with their incantations? Was this really possible? 14:07 into episode Do you think subjectivity is a good thing and needed in Christianity? Was j…
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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.द्वारा Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy #354 - AER, Differences of opinion, pharaoh's magicians and maybe more
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Today Blake, Doug and Kyle get into more of your questions. Check out the questions below or head to invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. 1. Question about your positions that we won't be tempted to sin in heaven - if that's the case then how did Satan fall from heaven? My understanding of that is that his pride made him want to be bigger th…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #353- Understanding Heaven, Satan an angel?, Missing communion thoughts
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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle, Blake, and Doug discuss the following: AER (Accusations, Explanation, or Recantation) 2:14 into episode. follow up to the question you talked about with free will in heaven, where do you think the idea came from that we'd all just be sitting around on clouds and playing harps when we get th…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #352 - Are young pastors better? Hats in Church? Free will in heaven and rites of
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Today Blake, Doug and Kyle get into more of your questions. Check out the questions below or head to invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. 1. 2:21 In your opinion, are churches with a younger pastoral staff/ volunteer team likely to bring in more people? 2. 15:54 What do you think about hats in church? I grew up with the idea that it is disre…
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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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Inverted Orthodoxy #351- Earliest God experience, Shaken faith, Genesis and maybe more!
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1:58 into the episode June 18-What was your earliest experience of God? And who is the first person who created a memory of God for you? In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Kyle and Blake discuss the following: 14:18 into the episode June 18-What experience(s) in your life most shook your faith in God and his goodness? What characteristic of God d…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #350- "Just" God continued, Legacy, what's blessing you? and maybe more!
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We are all back in the studio for episode 350! this week we continue our conversation on a "just" God, and more: June 18 - I am struggling with the concept of a "just" God, I understand that there are other forces at work in this world like sin and the enemy so we all go through hard times. But, it seems that some people, through no real fault of t…
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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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Inverted Orthodoxy #349- Back from vacation, AER, Orthodox beliefs, and maybe more!
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The pastors are back from summer vacation and we have new questions for you! Pastors Doug and Kyle discuss the following: 1:23 into the episode July 24 - AER - OnJuly 24, Kyle had said to seek out help from them unless they are the ones that have bullied(which I don’t believe you have), if you have, would you be open to being confronted? 6:03 into …
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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 Genesisद्वारा Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy THROWBACK EDITION: Revisiting episode 309
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This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. This week we are jumping way back to when we were the Q&A Podcast! We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, and see how far we've come! Welcome to the throwback episodes: 1. I am g…
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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 experienceद्वारा Fr. Evan Armatas
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- Is it sad on earth when someone dies, but happy in heaven?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world This weeks question: Is it sad on earth when someone dies? but happy in heaven? Plea…
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Inverted Orthodoxy THROWBACK EDITION: Revisiting episode #327
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This weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy brings us a throwback! As the guys take some well deserved summer vacation, we wanted to revisit an older episode with you. Welcome to the throwback episodes: Revisiting episode #327 This episode covers the following questions: 1- In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus talks about the fulfillment of the law and how no Law…
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- When Judgement day comes does everyone see your actions?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world This weeks question is: When judgement day comes, will everyone in the world see you…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #348- Inter- Faith tournaments, Short term missions, Noah's sons, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode of Inverted Orthodoxy, Pastors Kyle and Blake discuss the following: 1:45 into episode July 19th - I know the idea of an inter-faith soccer tournament was in good faith. but is it truly inter faith if we can only include other christians? or is this exclusionary in nature. 6:00 into episode Jun 8 - What are your thoughts on sh…
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- Is Samson in heaven?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world This weeks question: Is Samson in heaven? Please know we have parental permission to…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #347- Chariot confusion, 4 spirits, Cherubim and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Doug, Blake, and Kyle discuss the following: 1:34 into episode May 25 - Zechariah 6:1-8, talks about 4 chariots coming out from between 2 mountains. It says that these are the 4 spirits of heaven. Please help me understand what these 4 spirits are? And what their significance is? Also, why didn’t any of the chariots g…
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- If you don't follow God will you still go to heaven?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world If you don't follow God will you still go to heaven? Please know we have parental pe…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #347- Filling of the Holy Spirit, Where do the demons come from, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, Pastors Kyle, Doug, and Blake discuss the following: 19 - Had a question about asking to filled with the Holy Spirit. Thinking about Acts 2 the disciples were told to wait for the Holy Spirit who was going to come upon them. They waited and he came upon them. Were they sitting in prayer at the time, asking for this gift of Go…
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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- What was Jesus' life like before people were born?
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Welcome to our next mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world What was Jesus' life like before people were born? Please know we have parental perm…
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Inverted Orthodoxy #346- AER on Inerrancy, Sensationalism, Holy Spirit, and maybe more!
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In this weeks episode, the pastors discuss the following: Aer - Can you please discuss the differences inerrant and infallible when talking about the bible? May 19 - Where do the ideas of sensationalism come from? Kyle talked about the world filled and in the Greek have different definitions, one of them being complete and end. Would this be one of…
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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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Inverted Orthodoxy MINIS- What is the veil?
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Welcome to our first mini episode! Where our kid's ministry littles have big questions, and we give them little (age appropriate) answers. Our aim is to make sure our pastors answer their questions in full so they can have a better understanding of God and His world *please note we have parental consent to share this content*…
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