Why do we need family ministry?
Fr. Chris speaks with Melissa Tsongranis, Associate Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Center for Family Care, about the need for ministry to “all ages at all stages.” Family Ministry reaches...
View ArticleSpiritual Development in Early Childhood
Melissa Tsongranis, Associate Director of the Greek Archdiocese Center for Family Care, is with us this week to talk about spiritual development in infants and toddlers. Parents, Grandparents,...
View ArticleYour Marriage is a Journey
Dr. Philip Mamalakis, a licensed marriage and family therapist, recently authored a marriage preparation book and course entitled “The Journey of Marriage.” Hear about not only the vision behind the...
View ArticleLent in the Home
Melissa Tsongranis returns to talk about Lent in our homes. Tune in to hear practical tips for our everyday lives as we try to grow closer to Christ. Click here to obtain the book Melissa mentions,...
View ArticleLazarus and Spiritual Healing
Hear Fr. Tom Tsagalakis’ reflections on how Lazarus’ raising from the dead serves as a metaphor for the spiritual healing we are all in need of. Posted by the Orthodox Christian Network. You can find...
View ArticleWhat makes a good marriage?
Presvytera Kerry Pappas joins us today to talk about what we can do to build a good marriage with our spouse, and what the Church can do to support marriage for all of us. Presvytera Kerry is the...
View ArticleShould You Protect Children From Grief?
Grief and loss due to the death of a loved one are hard to experience and many want to protect children from these emotions by telling them their loved ones have “fallen asleep” or “Jesus took them.”...
View ArticlePracticing a Grateful Attitude
Offering helpful tools to encourage a thankful attitude, Presvytera Pat Tsagalakis speaks to Fr. Chris about ways to be thankful all year long and not just on Thanksgiving weekend. Giving thanks is a...
View ArticleProtecting Your Children Online
With Christmas coming and door-buster sales everywhere you look, you might be shopping for a smart phone or tablet to put under the Christmas tree. Before you sign that contract, listen to this...
View ArticleThe 12 Days of Christmas
It’s Christmas! The day we’ve all been waiting for. For many, December 26 will look like a regular day. For Orthodox Christians, the arrival of December 26 means it’s time to celebrate! Not just for...
View ArticleThe Family Unit in the Early Church
Without the imminent return of our Lord, could it be our fire has gone out? Now that we have less to lose, have we become lukewarm? The Very Rev. Dr. Harry Pappas, Associate Professor of Scripture at...
View ArticleExpectations of Fatherhood Today
Is the role of fatherhood getting in the way of parenting? Are you terrified at the thought of an emotional connection? Listen as our guest host, Emmy Louvaris, speaks with George Papageorge, a...
View ArticleRaising Independent Children to be Dependent on God
How can parents cultivate a relationship between God and their children? Fr. Timothy Pavlatos, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor, speaks with Emmy Louvaris...
View ArticleChildren and Confession
Does a second grader need to know about confession or are they too innocent? In this episode, Fr. Chris speaks with Fr. Alexander Goussetis, pastor of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, in Lancaster,...
View ArticleInsight to Adoption
November is National Adoption Month. Jennifer Hock has joined Fr. Chris to share her experience as a foster and adoption parent in this episode of Orthodox Family & Faith. Listen as Jennifer...
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Navigating the Stress of Christmas
“Never again!” Two words I think of often this time of year. Never again! Forget the mall. I am shopping for Christmas gifts online next year! Never again! Did we need all these Christmas...
View ArticleThe Connection Between the Physical and Spiritual Heart
Have you ever been around someone who, without saying a word, made you feel calm, peaceful, and loved? In the opposite way, have you ever been around someone who, without words, made you feel...
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