Orthodox Christian Parenting

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Orthodox Christian Parenting, hosted by Faithtree Resources Executive Director (and mom of four!) Michelle Moujaes, is a weekly podcast for parents and grandparents navigating the holy struggle of raising kids in the Orthodox Faith. Each episode offers honesty, encouragement, and practical wisdom from the Church—creating space to exhale, freedom from the pressure to be perfect, and openness to grow as you raise children who are deepening their knowledge and love of Christ.

  1. 1D AGO

    Who Your Children Are Becoming Matters More Than Grades With Liz Caddow

    Whatever schooling option your family has chosen, you are your children’s primary educator! In this episode, Liz Caddow joins the podcast to talk about her work as the founder and head of school at Trinity Classical Academy. She explains why education is ultimately about a child’s formation, shares advice for parents on understanding their school’s curriculum and offers guidance on supplementing schoolwork with the Church’s wisdom. She also reminds us that education is not just about what our children are learning but also who they are becoming. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here.   Episode Recap: Today we’re talking with Liz Caddow about education as formation and transformation.When did you realize education could be more than grades and test scores?What advice would you give to parents with children in public school?How can parents continue learning in the home?What should we do when we don’t feel qualified?What role does community play in our children’s formation?How can parents evaluate what their kids are learning and absorbing?How do you teach Scripture and history in tandem?What fruit have you seen in the lives of your students?What are you most excited about right now?How can we help our children redefine success?What’s the biggest mistake parents make about education?What is one thing listeners can start doing today? Resources:  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree Resources“Navigating the Digital Tsunami”Get The Relationship ProjectLearn more about Trinity Classical Academy

    59 min

  2. MAY 5

    What Time With Grandparents Does to a Child's Faith With Dr. Josh Mulvihill

    We were never meant to raise our children alone, and one of our most valuable resources is one we often take for granted: grandparents! In this episode, Dr. Josh Mulvihill joins the podcast to break down the biblical role of grandparents and explain why the grandparent-child relationship is so vital. He also answers some of your most pressing questions about navigating the sometimes complicated but always important relationships between parents, grandparents and the children we’re called to disciple. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here. Download The Encounter app at https://www.faithtree.org/the-encounter Find the “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” ebook at https://www.faithtree.org/parenting Episode Recap:Today we’re talking with Dr. Josh Mulvihill about the importance of grandparents when raising children in the Church.What does the Bible say about the role of grandparents?  How can families find the grandparenting “sweet spot”?Why “How can we help?” is the most important question for grandparents to ask.  How can grandparents play an intentional role in discipleship? When might parents need to set boundaries with grandparents? What do you say to parents who wish the grandparents would be more involved? How can parents navigate relationships with grandparents who aren’t believers? What can grandparents do when there’s estrangement? What role can adoptive grandparents play in the Church? How can grandparents set expectations and draw healthy boundaries?  Resources: Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDownload The Encounter app“10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” More resources for Christian grandparenting Find Josh’s work at Renew a Nation

    45 min

  3. APR 28

    What the Middle Way Means for Orthodox Christian Parents With Paul and Cindy Karos

    Paul and Cindy Karos are back—and this time they're talking about one of the most quietly liberating teachings in the Orthodox tradition: the Middle Way. What does it actually mean to avoid the extremes of overzealousness and apathy? And what does that look like in the middle of an ordinary day with kids to feed and a thousand things pulling at your attention? Paul and Cindy bring the theology down to earth with practical, real-life examples that make the Middle Way feel not just possible but genuinely inviting. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here. Episode Recap: Today we’re talking about the Orthodox teaching of the Middle Way with Paul and Cindy Karos.What is the Middle way, and why is it important for parents?What does it look like to walk the Middle Way in the daily lives of our families? How do we raise children who have character, not just worldly success?  Can you share some examples of what the Middle Way looks like in practice? What role does discernment play in walking the Middle Way?What are some signs we might be drifting to one extreme? How do we avoid making the life of the Church feel like a checklist?  If we want to start walking the Middle Way, where do we start?  How do we find the Middle Way in our parenting styles?How can parents find peace and discernment in the chaos of daily life?What does the Middle Way look like when spouses don’t agree?How do we avoid being too harsh or too lenient?Resources:  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree Resources“Navigating the Digital Tsunami”Download The Encounter app

    1h 7m

  4. APR 21

    Orthodox Wisdom on Anger in a Culture of Rage With Father Ted Pulcini

    We all feel anger, but what does the Church say about what we should do when those feelings arise? In this episode, Father Ted Pulcini joins the podcast for a conversation about what anger is, why it's so prevalent in our world today and how we can manage it in our own lives as well as the lives of our kids. He shares practical advice and ancient wisdom about developing a secure identity in Christ and responding in love—even to the people who don't agree with us. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here. Download The Encounter app at https://www.faithtree.org/the-encounter Find the “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” ebook at https://www.faithtree.org/parenting  Episode Recap: Today we’re talking about anger with Father Ted Pulcini. Why is anger so prevalent in our culture today?  What should we do when we encounter people who don’t agree with us?  How do we teach our kids to respond to differing opinions?  What is anger?  How can a secure identity help us avoid reacting in anger?  Is anger always a sin?  What should we do when we feel anger?  How can we respond when our kids are angry?  We don’t have to accept the world’s view of anger.   Resources:  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDownload The Encounter app“10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know”

    45 min

  5. APR 14

    When Life Falls Apart: Faith, Suffering and Raising Kids Through It With Dr. Rick and Dema Esper

    What do we do when the bottom drops out from under us? And how can moments of suffering become pathways to transformation, both in our own lives and the lives of our children? In this episode, Dr. Rick and Dema Esper join the podcast to share their powerful testimony of finding strength in Christ after a stroke changed everything for their family. They reflect on how their struggles brought them closer to Christ and offer practical advice on how to show up for your kids in the midst of suffering. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here. Download The Encounter app at https://www.faithtree.org/the-encounter Find the “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” ebook at https://www.faithtree.org/parenting Episode Recap:Today we’re talking about finding strength in the midst of suffering with Dr. Rick and Dema Esper. What did your lives look like before everything changed?  Can you tell us about the stroke and your recovery process?  How did you find the motivation to keep going?  When did you realize God was transforming you through this? How did you learn to find gratitude in the most difficult times?  What did your children learn from this experience?  What spiritual changes have you experienced in the years since the stroke? Can you share some advice for parents going through a difficult time?  How did you show up for your children when you didn’t have the energy?  How do you stop feeling guilty for being changed by difficult circumstances?   Resources:  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDownload The Encounter app“10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know”

    53 min

  6. APR 7

    Raising Content Kids in an “I Want More” Culture With Rachel Cruze

    In a culture that’s always telling us we don’t have enough, how can we develop contentment in ourselves and our kids? In this episode, author, speaker and financial expert Rachel Cruze joins the podcast to share her best strategies for learning and teaching contentment. Whether you’re starting the conversation early with a young child, parenting teenagers, or examining your own relationship with money, this conversation will give you practical tools to use today. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here. Download The Encounter app at https://www.faithtree.org/the-encounter Find the “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” ebook at https://www.faithtree.org/parenting  Episode Recap: ●  Today we’re talking about contentment with Rachel Cruze. ●  What does contentment mean to you? ●  Can you tell us your story of learning to connect the financial and the spiritual? ●  How did your parents’ lessons impact you as you grew up? ●  What practical strategies can parents use to teach contentment? ●  When is the right time to start having these conversations? ●  How can we protect ourselves and our kids from the comparison trap? ●  What can we do if our kids are showing signs of discontentment? ●  What’s one thing you’d recommend parents do today? ●  How can we decide what “enough” looks like? ●  How do we cultivate contentment when finances are tight? ●  How do we teach our kids contentment when we don’t feel it ourselves?   Resources: ●  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube ●  Download this episode’s free Discussion Guide ●  Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources ●  Download The Encounter app ●  “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” ●  Shop Rachel’s books and journal ●  Listen to Rachel on “The Ramsey Show” ●  Follow Rachel on Instagram

    47 min

  7. MAR 31

    Helping Your Kids Experience Holy Week With Father Jim and Presvytera Donna Pappas

    For parents, Holy Week brings packed schedules, big emotions and the challenge of keeping children engaged through it all. But this sacred time is also an incredible opportunity to help our children encounter Christ in new and meaningful ways. In this episode, Father Jim and Presvytera Donna Pappas join the podcast to explain why Holy Week is so important and to share their best advice for making the experience tangible for children of all ages. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here.  Download The Encounter app at https://www.faithtree.org/the-encounter Find the “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” ebook at https://www.faithtree.org/parenting Episode Recap: Today we’re talking about parenting during Holy Week with Fr. Jim and Pres. Donna Pappas. What makes Holy Week so special and sacred? How can we help our kids experience Holy Week tangibly, not just abstractly? Lent is a joy, not a burden! How might parents develop their own family traditions around Holy Week? Should we bring our kids to every service? What three priorities would you encourage parents to focus on? How can parents balance church attendance with not overextending themselves? What tips would you give to a parent who is new to the faith?  Don’t forget to experience Holy Week for yourself, too.Resources: Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDownload The Encounter app “10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know”

    35 min

  8. MAR 24

    How Repentance Transforms the Way We Parent With Father Stephen Muse

    Your parenting is not just about what you say and do; it’s a reflection of your inner life. In this episode, Father Stephen Muse joins the podcast to explain why repentance is one of the most important things we can cultivate as parents as we pursue eternity and seek to raise children who know and love God. He also encourages us to slow down, create room for exhale and accept that we won’t always have all the answers. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here.  Episode Recap: Today we’re talking with Father Stephen Muse about parenting in repentance.How can pursuing eternity transform our parenting? Parenting is not about knowing the answers.What does it mean to parent from an attitude of repentance?  How do we slow down when we feel like we don’t have the margin?  What does moderation look like in a world that values busyness?  How can we keep fear from taking control in our parenting? What gives you hope right now?  How can repentance lead to actual lasting change?  What advice do you have for someone struggling with patterns from their childhood?How should we respond if our adult children are straying from the Church?Resources: Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDownload The Encounter app and join our Lenten book club“10 Things Every Orthodox Parent Should Know” “Parenting in Repentance” by Fr. Stephen Muse

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Orthodox Christian Parenting, hosted by Faithtree Resources Executive Director (and mom of four!) Michelle Moujaes, is a weekly podcast for parents and grandparents navigating the holy struggle of raising kids in the Orthodox Faith. Each episode offers honesty, encouragement, and practical wisdom from the Church—creating space to exhale, freedom from the pressure to be perfect, and openness to grow as you raise children who are deepening their knowledge and love of Christ.

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  • Creator
    Faithtree Resources
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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    © 2026 Faithtree Resources
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    Orthodox Christian Parenting

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