The Saint Emmelia Podcast

Author of "Fasting as a Family" from Ancient Faith, Matushka Melissa Naasko joins us once again - this time to discuss the education method of Charlotte Mason. With 11 children to practice on, Matushka Melissa has become an expert on Charlotte Mason and has a plethora of information and advice for those who are beginning their homeschool journey or for veterans who maybe need to take a new approach to homeschooling. Matushka Melissa and Father Benjamin, together with their 11 children live large on the Keweenaw of the Northern Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan.

Author of "Fasting as a Family" from Ancient Faith, Matushka Melissa Naasko joins us once again - this time to discuss the education method of Charlotte Mason. With 11 children to practice on, Matushka Melissa has become an expert on Charlotte Mason and has a plethora of information and advice for those who are beginning their homeschool journey or for veterans who maybe need to take a new approach to homeschooling. Matushka Melissa and Father Benjamin, together with their 11 children live large on the Keweenaw of the Northern Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan.

Philip Mamalakis, Ph.D., author of Parenting Towards the Kingdom and Director of the Field Education Program at Hellenic College / Holy Cross (HCHC), join us for an enlightening and informative discussion. HCHC is a National Sponsor of Saint Emmelia Ministries, and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. HCHC was founded in 1937 and its mission is the formation and the education of the person within the life of an Orthodox Christian community. To that end, it educates men preparing the holy priesthood of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as well as other Orthodox jurisdiction, as well as men and women for leadership roles in the Church, the professional world, and society. They collaborate with other Orthodox Church-affiliated institutions and ministries, and offer opportunities for lifelong learning. For admission and scholarship information, please visit their website at www.hchc.edu. (Part 2 of 2)

Philip Mamalakis, Ph.D., author of Parenting Towards the Kingdom and Director of the Field Education Program at Hellenic College / Holy Cross (HCHC), join us for an enlightening and informative discussion. HCHC is a National Sponsor of Saint Emmelia Ministries, and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. HCHC was founded in 1937 and its mission is the formation and the education of the person within the life of an Orthodox Christian community. To that end, it educates men preparing the holy priesthood of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as well as other Orthodox jurisdiction, as well as men and women for leadership roles in the Church, the professional world, and society. They collaborate with other Orthodox Church-affiliated institutions and ministries, and offer opportunities for lifelong learning. For admission and scholarship information, please visit their website at www.hchc.edu. (Part 1 of 2)

"Letters for Pilgrimage: Lenten Meditations for Teen Girls" (Park End Books) is an inspirational travel companion filled with unique stories covering Lent, Holy Week and Bright Week. This compilation of letters for teenage girls will guide them, inspire them and reveal to them how God shows Himself in the midst of darkness and the trials of life. Join me and co-authors Sarah Lenora Gingrich and A.N. (Alex) Tallent as we talk about this wonderful new book.

Philip Mamalakis, Ph.D., author of Parenting Towards the Kingdom and Director of the Field Education Program at Hellenic College / Holy Cross (HCHC), join us for an enlightening and informative discussion. HCHC is a National Sponsor of Saint Emmelia Ministries, and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. HCHC was founded in 1937 and its mission is the formation and the education of the person within the life of an Orthodox Christian community. To that end, it educates men preparing the holy priesthood of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as well as other Orthodox jurisdiction, as well as men and women for leadership roles in the Church, the professional world, and society. They collaborate with other Orthodox Church-affiliated institutions and ministries, and offer opportunities for lifelong learning. For admission and scholarship information, please visit their website at www.hchc.edu. (Part 1 of 2)

Philip Mamalakis, Ph.D., author of Parenting Towards the Kingdom and Director of the Field Education Program at Hellenic College / Holy Cross (HCHC), join us for an enlightening and informative discussion. HCHC is a National Sponsor of Saint Emmelia Ministries, and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. HCHC was founded in 1937 and its mission is the formation and the education of the person within the life of an Orthodox Christian community. To that end, it educates men preparing the holy priesthood of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as well as other Orthodox jurisdiction, as well as men and women for leadership roles in the Church, the professional world, and society. They collaborate with other Orthodox Church-affiliated institutions and ministries, and offer opportunities for lifelong learning. For admission and scholarship information, please visit their website at www.hchc.edu. (Part 2 of 2)

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they homeschool their four children. Join us for the joyful conversation on this relevant topic for today's homeschool families. (Part 3 of 3)

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they homeschool their four children. Join us for the joyful conversation on this relevant topic for today's homeschool families. (Part 2 of 3)

"Letters for Pilgrimage: Lenten Meditations for Teen Girls" (Park End Books) is an inspirational travel companion filled with unique stories covering Lent, Holy Week and Bright Week. This compilation of letters for teenage girls will guide them, inspire them and reveal to them how God shows Himself in the midst of darkness and the trials of life. Join me and co-authors Sarah Lenora Gingrich and A.N. (Alex) Tallent as we talk about this wonderful new book.

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they homeschool their four children. Join us for the joyful conversation on this relevant topic for today's homeschool families. (Part 3 of 3)

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they homeschool their four children. Join us for the joyful conversation on this relevant topic for today's homeschool families. (Part 2 of 3)

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they homeschool their four children. Join us for the joyful conversation on this relevant topic for today's homeschool families. (Part 1 of 3)

"Orthodox Mom" aka "Adventures of an Orthodox Mom" blogger Sylvia Leontaritis joins us to discuss her adventures homeschooling, the books she's authored, how to approach Great Lent and many other wonderful topics. Sylvia has recently started a YouTube Channel as well as a Patreon Community to encourage faith-filled living. (Part 1 of 2) You can find Sylvia at: orthodoxmom.com patreon.com/OrthodoxMom Youtube.com/c/CultivatingHome

"Orthodox Mom" aka "Adventures of an Orthodox Mom" blogger Sylvia Leontaritis joins us to discuss her adventures homeschooling, the books she's authored, how to approach Great Lent and many other wonderful topics. Sylvia has recently started a YouTube Channel as well as a Patreon Community to encourage faith-filled living. (Part 2 of 2) You can find Sylvia at: orthodoxmom.com patreon.com/OrthodoxMom Youtube.com/c/CultivatingHome