Family Matters

Fr. Alexander Goussetis, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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Family Matters

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.

  1. 11月13日

    Angels Unawares?

    Presvytera Melanie offers a reflection in honor of Archangel Michael and the angelic hosts, whose assistance and messages for us may be mostly invisible and inaudible to our physical senses; but at times get delivered through unassuming human helpers who ignite our spiritual perceptions.

  2. 11月6日

    "Five Advices" for Marriage

    Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Panteleimon Papadopoulos about wisdom he received regarding marriage from an unlikely source.

  3. 10月16日

    There are No Degrees of Worth: Defending the Dignity of the Unborn with Down Syndrome

    October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the US, and Pres. Melanie welcomes Dr. Mary O'Callaghan, a mother, legal advocate, educator and ethicist in the Catholic Church who speaks on behalf of the human dignity of pre-born babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome and other disabilities. She discusses her research on the history of Selective Abortion, describes existing ministries which provide support to parents who receive difficult prenatal diagnoses, and offers hope-filled, alternative perspectives to parents, medical professionals, clergy, and church communities.

  4. 10月2日

    The Blind Psychologist: Helping Families Live Their Best Lives

    October is Blind Awareness Month in the US, and this conversation highlights the lived experience of Dr. Lauren Barron -- a licensed counselor, wife, and mother -- who humbly offers wise counsel for families experiencing diagnoses of disabilities and other life challenges. Blind herself, she found new insight regarding her disability when becoming Orthodox. Dr. Barron shares encouraging messages for families experiencing visual impairments, and tips for their seeing fellow parishioners.

  5. 9月4日

    The Sabbath Was Made for Man: Why Rest, Respite, and Self-Care are Vital for Caregivers, Part 2

    Matushka Carrie Foley and Presv. Melanie present helpful advice for parents on easing into and building trust of support staff who will care for their vulnerable family members, as well as creative suggestions to make refreshing family vacations/getaways possible, even when budgets are tight.

  6. 8月7日

    The Sabbath Was Made for Man: Why Rest, Respite, and Self-Care are Vital for Caregivers, Part 1

    Matushka Carrie Foley shares personal lessons learned regarding the vitalness of self-care and times of refreshment for sustainable caregiving. In Part 1 of 2 of this conversation, common roadblocks to rest and relaxation are addressed including guilt, anxiety, and lack of resources, along with practical suggestions for finding ways around them.

  7. 7月10日

    Paving the Road to College Through an Orthodox Perspective

    Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Christopher Chiakulas, founder of Orthodox Christian College Counseling, a platform that supports teenagers and their parents in navigating the high school journey, focusing on the college search, application, and selection process from an Orthodox perspective.

  8. 7月3日

    Independence, or Interdependence?

    As many celebrate the USA's Independence Day, Presvytera Melanie reflects on the societal ideal of independence, examined through the lens of Trinitarian relationship and interdependence. How do families raising children with disabilities strike a balance in encouraging their children's independence, while being at peace with, and understanding where, extra supports are needed? How independent is any human being, truly? Saints Seraphim of Sarov and Theodore of Tobolsk help answer these questions.

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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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  • 创作者
    Fr. Alexander Goussetis, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • 活跃年份
    2017年 - 2024年
  • 单集
    186
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Ancient Faith Ministries
  • 节目网站
    Family Matters

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