Tending the Garden of our Hearts

Jan 16 2025 275 ep. 490

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Weekly meditations for families, with stories about the saints, Scripture readings and lessons designed to open up conversation and to enrich the family Little Church.

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Three Teammates: Feelings, Thoughts and Actions

In our last episode, we looked at our Heads and our Hearts, considering ideas from the book Bread and Water, Wine and Oil, by Archimandrite Meletios Webber. This week, in part two, we’ll think about how exactly our feelings work, and how they effect us. Be sure to check out our website to get the free printable that goes with this episode: tending-the-garden.com

Our Hearts and Our Minds

In this episode, Elissa and Kristina talk about a really big idea: the Nous. What is your heart, what is your mind, and what is your soul? With some help from the book Bread and Water, Wine and Oil, by Archimandrite Meletios Webber, we’ll try to understand it together. And check out our website to get the free printable that goes with this episode: tending-the-garden.com

Re-Release: Saint Seraphim of Sarov

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Re-Release: The Magi

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity! Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Re-Release: The Nativity of our Lord

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity! Kristina and Elissa read St. Luke's account of Christ's birth, stopping along the way to consider the many ways that God communicates His love to us.

Re-Release: Jesus' Family Tree

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity! As the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the first chapter of Matthew's gospel and discuss the meaning of the lineage of Jesus Christ.

Re-Release: St. Nicholas

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate St. Nicholas Day! As the feast of the very beloved St. Nicholas approaches, Elissa and Kristina tell his life story, and consider the significance of giving in secret.

St. Valentina of Minsk

Let’s get to know a little known saint from Belarus! Her prayers saved a soldier and his friends, and we think you’re going to find the story very interesting!

St. Ia of Cornwall

Today we consider the amazing story of St. Ia, an Irish Princess who wanted to preach the word of God!

St. Ypomoni

In the final days of the great city Constantinople, God sent a wonderful Empress to comfort the people as they struggled through really hard times.