Orthodoxy Live Mailbag #15 - Q&A about the Orthodox Faith with Fr. Evan for 8/16/26

In this special mailbag edition of Orthodoxy Live, Fr. Evan is joined by show producer Simon Nelson once again to answer your questions on the Orthodox understanding of the sanctity of the Mother of God, receiving the grace of God without an underlying spiritual transformation, the Orthodox opinion on Halloween and related violent media, priests taking sides in family conflicts, ministering to Mormon enquirers, and why we pray for the departed. 0:43 - Intro 5:25 - Sinlessness of the Theotokos? 15:17 - Grace without regeneration? 24:28 - Halloween and horror movies? 37:16 - Priests taking sides in family conflicts? 49:21 - Ministering to inquirers? 57:04 - Praying for the dead? 1:02:07 - Outro 👉 Want more podcasts, daily devotional, and Scripture teachings? Download our app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ancient-faith-radio-app/id542980935 or here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ancientfaithministries.ancientfaithradio.prod&pli=1 Follow Ancient Faith on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ancientfaithministries/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ancientfaithministries Find Books and Other Resources from Ancient Faith: https://store.ancientfaith.com/ Support Ancient Faith Ministries: https://www.ancientfaith.com/support/ About us: Ancient Faith Ministries exists to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through accessible and excellently-crafted publications and creative media that educate, edify, and evangelize, leading to a living experience of God through His Holy Orthodox Church. Ancient Faith Ministries operates with the blessing of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. #orthodoxchurch #easternorthodox #orthodoxy #ancientfaith #christianity