The Saint Emmelia Podcast

Melissa Naasko, Fr. Noah Bushelli, Mindi Popovich-Schneider, Marcy Fox, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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Promoting, Supporting, and Uniting Homeschooling Families Throughout Orthodox North America

  1. 11H AGO

    Spiritual Nuggets: Chastity & Technology

    In this talk, originally given online for our Saint Macrina Lecture Series, Fr. David Hyatt explores the role of the internet/social media and how to use this technology as tools and not let it rule us.

  2. APR 21

    Spiritual Nuggets: Rooted in Piety - Adam Lockridge

    In this talk, originally given at the 2023 SOUTH Conference, Adam Lockridge describes the "beginning and end of an Orthodox Education."

  3. MAR 24

    Mom Guilt, Part 2

    Continuing the conversation about "Mom Guilt," Mindi, Mat. Melissa Naasko, and Pres. Jennifer Souza discuss repentance, forgiveness, boundaries, and how all these things intersect with our feelings of guilt.

  4. MAR 10

    Mom Guilt, Part 1

    In today's episode, Saint Emmelia Ministries Assistant Director Mindi Popovich-Schneider takes over hosting duties and puts Mat. Melissa Naasko in the hot seat. Mat. Melissa and Pres. Jennifer Souza break down the concept of "Mom guilt"-where these feelings come from, how they affect us, and how we, as Orthodox Christians, can combat them.

  5. FEB 24

    Interview With Pres. Jennifer Souza - Orthodox Homeschool Health Course

    On today’s episode, Matushka Melissa interviews Presbytera Jennifer Souza about the new Orthodox homeschool health class being offered by the Classical Learning Resource Center often known as CLRC. The course features presentations by well known and respected Orthodox clergy and scholars. Early enrollment will be for live classes and is a unique opportunity to help shape the recorded classes that will be offered later. For more information, visit: https://www.clrconline.com/orthodox-health-course-for-parents/ About today's guest: Presvytera Jennifer Souza is a classical teacher and curriculum developer with over 17 years of teaching experience. Jennifer completed her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies & English from Belmont Abbey College, is a CiRCE certified Classical Teacher, and is currently pursuing her Masters in Theological Studies, with a concentration in Patristics & Pedagogy, at Hellenic College Holy Cross. She has taught humanities, logic, writing, rhetoric, and the fine arts since 2009. She is the founder of Eastern Orthodox Charlotte Mason Homeschoolers Facebook group, was a contributing author for The Lost Tools of Writing Level 1, published by The CiRCE Institute, and is the former co-host of The Classical Homeschool Podcast. Her research interests include Classical Rhetoric, Classical Pedagogy, The Liberal Arts, Literature, Letters, and Fine Art Studies, The Intersection of Education and Healing, Education and Pedagogy through the lives and writings of the Saints, Patristic Fathers, and Iconography.

  6. FEB 10

    Next Steps: An Interview with Megan Bonynge

    Christopher talks with Megan Bonynge about the transition from high school to college for Orthodox Christian students, highlighting the importance of support systems, the common struggles of anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, and trauma, and the increase in loneliness.

  7. JAN 27

    Next Steps: An Interview with Pres. Krista Fedorchak

    Presbytera Krista Fedorchak focuses on the shift in responsibility for food decisions from parents to students and the logistical challenges of budgeting and scheduling meals. For Orthodox Christians in particular, this transition can be especially difficult during fasting periods. Pres. Krista shares her ideas for how students can nourish their bodies during these years when there is so much emphasis on the mind.

  8. JAN 13

    Next Steps: An Interview with Kh. BethAnn

    Christopher talks with Kh. BethAnn Hyatt about the challenges and joys of the high school-to-college transition from a parent's perspective, specifically detailing her family's non-traditional path, which involved homeschooling, a period in public school, and the very different struggles and paths her two oldest sons experienced after high school. Kh. BethAnn offers tips and advice for homeschooled students, especially how to overcome challenges.

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Promoting, Supporting, and Uniting Homeschooling Families Throughout Orthodox North America

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  • Creator
    Melissa Naasko, Fr. Noah Bushelli, Mindi Popovich-Schneider, Marcy Fox, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Show Website
    The Saint Emmelia Podcast

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