The Saint Emmelia Podcast

"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

"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

"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)

Rod Dreher, the keynote speaker for the 2021 Saint Emmelia Ministries Online Conference, joins us to talk about homeschooling, his best-selling books, and the importance of living a life in the world, but not of the world. Rod Dreher is a senior editor at The American Conservative and author of five books, including the New York Times bestsellers Live Not By Lies (2020), The Benedict Option (2017), and The Little Way Of Ruthie Leming (2013), as well as How Dante Can Save Your Life (2015) and Crunchy Cons (2006). He lives in Baton Rouge with his wife Julie, a teacher and administrator at a classical Christian school, and their children. The Dreher family are parishioners at St. Matthew the Apostle Orthodox Church (OCA) in Baton Rouge. For more information about Saint Emmelia Ministries, including our conference, visit www.saintemmelia.com.

Rod Dreher, the keynote speaker for the 2021 Saint Emmelia Ministries Online Conference, joins us to talk about homeschooling, his best-selling books, and the importance of living a life in the world, but not of the world. Rod Dreher is a senior editor at The American Conservative and author of five books, including the New York Times bestsellers Live Not By Lies (2020), The Benedict Option (2017), and The Little Way Of Ruthie Leming (2013), as well as How Dante Can Save Your Life (2015) and Crunchy Cons (2006). He lives in Baton Rouge with his wife Julie, a teacher and administrator at a classical Christian school, and their children. The Dreher family are parishioners at St. Matthew the Apostle Orthodox Church (OCA) in Baton Rouge. For more information about Saint Emmelia Ministries, including our conference, visit www.saintemmelia.com.

Matushka Melissa Naasko, author of "Fasting as a Family," joins us to offer practical tips as we are preparing to begin Great Lent. Homeschool mom to eleven children, Matushka Melissa and Fr. Benjamin live in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan. (Part 2 of 2)

Matushka Melissa Naasko, author of "Fasting as a Family," joins us to offer practical tips as we are preparing to begin Great Lent. Homeschool mom to eleven children, Matushka Melissa and Fr. Benjamin live in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan. (Part 2 of 2)

Matushka Melissa Naasko, author of "Fasting as a Family," joins us to offer practical tips as we are preparing to begin Great Lent. Homeschool mom to eleven children, Matushka Melissa and Fr. Benjamin live in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan. (Part 1 of 2)

Matushka Melissa Naasko, author of "Fasting as a Family," joins us to offer practical tips as we are preparing to begin Great Lent. Homeschool mom to eleven children, Matushka Melissa and Fr. Benjamin live in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan. (Part 1 of 2)

Alexandra (Alex) Gonzalez is a member of the planning committee for the 2021 Saint Emmelia ONLINE Conference. Alex shares very exciting information about the speakers and workshops for adults, teens and children at this year's conference in April. She also graciously speaks to us about her homeschool journey with restful learning and life with teens in Massachusetts. Join us for an enjoyable discussion with Alex Gonzalez.

Alexandra (Alex) Gonzalez is a member of the planning committee for the 2021 Saint Emmelia ONLINE Conference. Alex shares very exciting information about the speakers and workshops for adults, teens and children at this year's conference in April. She also graciously speaks to us about her homeschool journey with restful learning and life with teens in Massachusetts. Join us for an enjoyable discussion with Alex Gonzalez.

Kh. Kristina Gillquist is the host of the Saint Emmelia Ministries Homeschool Tea, a monthly online gathering for conversation, encouragement, and support for homeschool moms. Kh. Kristina shares her families experience of contracting COVID-19 and offers her vision for the Homeschool Tea. Fr. Peter John and Kh. Kristina Gillquist and their family live in Indiana where Fr. Peter John is the parish priest of All Saints Orthodox Church. Join us for an enjoyable conversation with Kh. Kristina Gillquist. For more information or to register for the ongoing monthly Homeschool Tea, visit the Saint Emmelia Ministries website at saintemmelia.com. New participants are welcome to join at any time. *Disclaimer: The discussion about COVID-19 is not intended to serve as medical advice. Please follow the guidance of your family doctor.*

Kh. Kristina Gillquist is the host of the Saint Emmelia Ministries Homeschool Tea, a monthly online gathering for conversation, encouragement, and support for homeschool moms. Kh. Kristina shares her families experience of contracting COVID-19 and offers her vision for the Homeschool Tea. Fr. Peter John and Kh. Kristina Gillquist and their family live in Indiana where Fr. Peter John is the parish priest of All Saints Orthodox Church. Join us for an enjoyable conversation with Kh. Kristina Gillquist. For more information or to register for the ongoing monthly Homeschool Tea, visit the Saint Emmelia Ministries website at saintemmelia.com. New participants are welcome to join at any time. *Disclaimer: The discussion about COVID-19 is not intended to serve as medical advice. Please follow the guidance of your family doctor.*

Jennifer Hock is the creative mind behind her website Illumination Learning along with the wonderful K-2 homeschool curriculum, My World & Me. Join us as she speaks about her family, homeschooling and her projects.

Jennifer Hock is the creative mind behind her website Illumination Learning along with the wonderful K-2 homeschool curriculum, My World & Me. Join us as she speaks about her family, homeschooling and her projects.