
148 episodes

Family Matters The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Ancient Faith Radio
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.8 • 25 Ratings
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A podcast from The Center for Family Care, a Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, focusing on equipping families to apply the teachings and practices of the Orthodox faith to every dimension of their lives.
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Intervention from an Orthodox Perspective
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Kathy Pehanich about what defines a crisis and how best to respond to family members in need.
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Fully Human Edition: Inclusion: Is There Anything New Under the Sun?
Presvytera Melanie reflects on Gospel accounts of inclusion (and exclusion) of people with disabilities, and whether or not there is "anything new under the sun" in our churches today.
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Navigating In-Law Relationships
Fr Alex Goussetis interviews Presvytera Kerry Pappas on the nuances from the perspectives of both the parental in-laws and the young married couple.
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Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Lucy and Chase Cantley
Lucy and Chase talk about how they are coping with the last year struggling with a miscarriage, fertility tests and challenges, dealing with insensitive comments about family life, how they deal with the unknown in regards to their family future, and how one specific line from the Cherubic Hymn gives them hope for whatever their future may hold, all between juggling Lucy's band, her day job, and Chase's naval position.
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Intimacy & the Scourge of Sexual Secrets
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Kosta Petrogeorge, a marriage & family therapist, on the definition/description of intimacy and how couples can cultivate intimacy in contrast to keeping secrets.
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Fully Human Edition: A Message from Joseph and Mary, “Consider Me”
Reaching out to parents of children with unique needs as they navigate the challenges that sometimes come with holiday celebrations, Presvytera Melanie reflects on the difficult experiences Jesus' earthly parents had to navigate as they began caring for Him in less than ideal circumstances on that Holy Night so many ages ago.
Customer Reviews
Thank you!
A friend recently recommended the interviews by Presvytera Melanie and I have been listening and sharing with friends ever since. Thank you!
Grateful listener
thank you for this podcast! keep them coming
HCF101
Wonderful and worthwhile podcasts by Fr. Alex. Highly recommended!