Veiled in Grace: An Orthodox Christian Women's Podcast

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Veiled in Grace is an Orthodox Christian Women's Podcast with co-hosts Kyra and Anna reflecting on their Orthodox Christian upbringing with honesty, humor, and heart. Together, they explore the beauty and challenges of Orthodox tradition—from childhood memories and church community to questions of faith and identity. Whether you’re Orthodox yourself or simply curious about the faith, Kyra and Anna invite you into thoughtful, down-to-earth conversations about what it means to grow up—and live—veiled in grace.

  1. APR 23

    Spiritual Fatherhood — Guidance, Obedience, and Growth in the Orthodox Life

    What does it mean to have a spiritual father in the Orthodox Church? For many, the idea can feel unfamiliar—or even intimidating. But at its heart, this relationship is one of guidance, trust, and spiritual care. In this episode, Kyra and Anna explore the role of a spiritual father through Scripture, Church tradition, and lived experience. They discuss what spiritual fatherhood actually looks like in everyday life, how obedience is rooted in freedom and humility, and why this relationship is meant to bring peace—not fear. Whether you’re new to Orthodoxy, discerning this relationship, or simply looking to deepen your understanding, this conversation offers a gentle and grounded look at one of the Church’s most meaningful spiritual gifts. ✨ “For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” — 1 Corinthians 4:15 How to Support Your Priest by Abbot Tryphon: https://morningoffering.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-support-your-priest-bishop.html For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit: https://www.orthodoxintro.org/  To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit:  https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast  Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace  Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife  Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

    52 min

  2. APR 8

    Holy Week & Pascha with Children: Tradition, Chaos, and Joy

    Holy Week and Pascha are the heart of the Orthodox faith—but experiencing them with children can feel both beautiful and overwhelming. In this episode, Kyra and Anna walk through the services and traditions of Holy Week—from Palm Sunday to the Bridegroom services, Good Friday, and the quiet anticipation of Holy Saturday—all the way to the joy of Pascha night. They share what these moments mean in the life of the Church, along with honest, practical ways to include children: what to prioritize, what to let go of, and how to focus on creating an experience of beauty, reverence, and joy. This isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about helping our children enter the story—through candles, prayers, movement, and memory. Whether you’re new to Orthodoxy or have been celebrating Pascha for years, this conversation offers encouragement, perspective, and simple ways to make Holy Week come alive in your family. Christ is Risen—let’s help our children grow up knowing what that feels like! For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit: https://www.orthodoxintro.org/ To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/"The Miracle of the Red Egg" by Elisabeth Crispin Johnson: https://www.drawneardesigns.com/lentpascha/the-miracle-of-the-red-egg-book-3a9hk Dyeing Red Eggs Naturally: https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/dyingredeggsnaturally How to Put Together a Traditional Pascha Basket: https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/traditionalpaschabasket2024 "Catherine's Pascha: A Celebration of Easter in the Orthodox Church" by Charlotte Riggle: https://www.amazon.com/Catherines-Pascha-Charlotte-Riggle/dp/0984612440?tag=ustxtaddt-20 Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

    58 min

  3. MAR 25

    Welcoming Christ — Hospitality in the Home and Church

    Hospitality is at the heart of Orthodox Christian life—not as an expectation of perfection, but as an act of love. In this episode, Kyra and Anna are joined by Marie for a thoughtful conversation on what hospitality truly looks like in both the home and the Church. Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and lived Orthodox experience, they explore how welcoming others becomes a way of welcoming Christ Himself. From opening our homes with simplicity, to creating a sense of belonging in parish life, this episode reflects on hospitality as presence, humility, and generosity of heart. Whether you feel called to host often or struggle with busyness, comparison, or fear of not “doing enough,” this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom for living hospitality with peace and intention. ✨ “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” — Hebrews 13:2 For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit: https://www.orthodoxintro.org/  To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit:  https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast  Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace  Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife  Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

    1h 6m

  4. MAR 11

    The Whole Heart: Understanding Purity in the Orthodox Life

    What does it really mean to be pure in heart? In this episode, Kyra and Anna dive into the Orthodox understanding of purity—not as perfection or rule-keeping, but as a heart made whole and undivided before God. Drawing on Scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers, they talk about how purity goes beyond chastity—it’s about love, humility, and clarity of soul. The conversation touches on confession, guarding the senses, and how repentance restores us to simplicity and joy in Christ. ✨ “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit: https://www.orthodoxintro.org/  To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit:  https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/ Waiting and Dating: An Orthodox Christian Guide for Navigating Singleness and Godly Relationships: https://store.ancientfaith.com/waiting-and-dating-an-orthodox-christian-guide-for-navigating-singleness-and-godly-relationships/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast  Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace  Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife  Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

    42 min

  5. FEB 25

    Veiled in Reverence — Head Coverings in the Orthodox Church

    Head coverings in the Orthodox Church often raise questions: Are they required? Are they cultural or spiritual? And what do they really mean? In this episode, Kyra and Anna explore the practice of women wearing head coverings from a historical, scriptural, and pastoral Orthodox perspective. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and lived experience, they discuss the spiritual symbolism behind head coverings, the diversity of practice across parishes, and the importance of approaching this tradition with humility, freedom, and love. This conversation is not about rules or judgment, but about understanding how the body participates in worship—and how reverence begins in the heart. Whether you cover your head, are curious about the practice, or have struggled with the topic, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and peace. ✨ “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit:https://www.orthodoxintro.org/ To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/ "Women and Headcoverings" - St. Mary Orthodox Church: https://youtu.be/9A5QWoPNMlg?si=GcYLIoMywf5C45HW "Veiling of Orthodox Christian Women According to the Fathers and in the History of the Church" by Subdeacon Nektarios, M.A.: https://www.orthodoxethos.com/post/veiling-of-orthodox-christian-women-according-to-the-fathers-and-in-the-history-of-the-church Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

    49 min

  6. FEB 11

    Nourished, Not Depleted — Caring for the Body While Fasting

    Fasting in the Orthodox Church is meant to heal, not exhaust. Yet many of us associate fasting with feeling drained, foggy, or overwhelmed. What if fasting could instead support the body—so the soul is free to pray? In this episode, Kyra and Anna talk about how to care for the body while fasting, drawing from Orthodox teaching and practical wisdom. They discuss why depletion often happens during long fasts, how nourishment supports prayer and peace, and why fasting was never intended to harm the body. This conversation gently reframes fasting as stewardship—honoring the body as a temple while still embracing the Church’s ascetical rhythm. Whether you struggle with energy during fasts or simply want to approach fasting with more balance and discernment, this episode invites you to fast with intention, nourishment, and grace. Resources: For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit: https://www.orthodoxintro.org/ To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/ Ep. 10 Fasting- Part 1 Video:https://youtu.be/gpVyYqkRfq4?si=5q5NvAhD3rnABHTD "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents: Enriching the Body, Mind, and Soul of Your Child with Ancestral Practices" by Anna Rachocki: https://youtu.be/h13TRseGt5w?si=atM1nIFyXSLpDU0o" How to Eat Well During an Orthodox Lent" by Chris MasterJohn PhD: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/blog/2018/09/15/eat-well-orthodox-lent/ "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan: https://michaelpollan.com/books/the-omnivores-dilemma/ "Vegetarianism Explained" by Dr. Natasha McBride: http://www.vegetarianismexplained.com/ Kyra’s Amazon storefront link to freezer bags and 1 cup freezer silicone cubes for bone broth. *Kyra earns a commission on purchases made on through her storefront*: https://amzn.to/4glXi2G "Are Oysters the Ultimate Superfood with Stephen Kavanagh" Wise Traditions Episode 499:https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/are-oysters-the-ultimate-superfood-with-stephen-kavanagh/#gsc.tab=0 Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

    1h 2m

  7. JAN 28

    From Hunger to Healing — The Purpose of Fasting

    Fasting in the Orthodox Church is often misunderstood as restriction or rule-keeping, but its true purpose is far more gentle and healing. Fasting is meant to awaken a holy hunger — not just for food, but for God. In this episode, Kyra and Anna explore the spiritual meaning of fasting through Scripture and the wisdom of the Church Fathers. They discuss how fasting disciplines the passions, softens the heart, and prepares us to receive grace. Rather than a practice of deprivation, fasting becomes a pathway toward repentance, freedom, and deeper communion with Christ. Whether you are new to fasting or returning to it with fresh intention, this conversation invites you to approach fasting not with fear or perfectionism, but with humility, prayer, and hope. ✨ “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” — Matthew 5:6 For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit:https://www.orthodoxintro.org/ To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/ Orthodox Christian Fasting Resources: https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/fastingrecipes https://store.ancientfaith.com/fasting-as-a-family/ https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/blog/2018/09/15/eat-well-orthodox-lent/ Fasting in the Orthodox Church is often misunderstood as restriction or rule-keeping, but its true purpose is far more gentle and healing. Fasting is meant to awaken a holy hunger — not just for food, but for God.In this episode, Kyra and Anna explore the spiritual meaning of fasting through Scripture and the wisdom of the Church Fathers. They discuss how fasting disciplines the passions, softens the heart, and prepares us to receive grace. Rather than a practice of deprivation, fasting becomes a pathway toward repentance, freedom, and deeper communion with Christ.Whether you are new to fasting or returning to it with fresh intention, this conversation invites you to approach fasting not with fear or perfectionism, but with humility, prayer, and hope.✨ “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” — Matthew 5:6For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit:https://www.orthodoxintro.org/ To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/Orthodox Christian Fasting Resources:https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/fastingrecipeshttps://store.ancientfaith.com/fasting-as-a-family/https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/blog/2018/09/15/eat-well-orthodox-lent/https://lilliemuse.gumroad.com/https://www.theathosdiet.com/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

    49 min

  8. JAN 15

    Children in Church — Welcoming Little Ones into the Heart of Worship

    Children in church can bring joy, noise, beauty, and sometimes a little chaos — but in the Orthodox tradition, they are not distractions. They are full members of the Body of Christ. In this heartfelt episode, Kyra and Anna discuss the theological and practical importance of welcoming children into the Divine Liturgy. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, and real-life experience, they explore: Why children belong in worship The spiritual formation that happens from infancy The challenges parents face (and how the Church can support them) Practical tips for bringing kids to Liturgy with peace and grace How a parish can cultivate warmth, patience, and love This conversation is for parents, godparents, and anyone who has ever sat next to a wiggly toddler on a Sunday morning. It’s a reminder that Christ Himself said, “Let the little children come to Me,” and the Church is at its best when it embraces the smallest among us. For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit: https://www.orthodoxintro.org/  To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit:  https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/ Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast  Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingrace  Kyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlife  Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic

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Veiled in Grace is an Orthodox Christian Women's Podcast with co-hosts Kyra and Anna reflecting on their Orthodox Christian upbringing with honesty, humor, and heart. Together, they explore the beauty and challenges of Orthodox tradition—from childhood memories and church community to questions of faith and identity. Whether you’re Orthodox yourself or simply curious about the faith, Kyra and Anna invite you into thoughtful, down-to-earth conversations about what it means to grow up—and live—veiled in grace.

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