Family Matters

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Martie Johnson on social and faith perspectives of racism and conversations to consider with our families.

Mari & Despina interview Fr. Kosmas & Anna Kallis, a clergy couple who have been married for almost 8 years with 2 children (their youngest was born just weeks after this podcast was recorded). Fr. Kosmas & Anna discuss the joys of being seen by their children, the struggle with the loss of freedom in parenting, and how structuring/scheduling each week is important for marital connection.

William Christy - On Faith, Wheelchair Basketball, and How The Teachings of the Fathers Shape His Response to His Disability Presvytera Melanie speaks with William Christy about being a young adult with cerebral palsy, a PK (priest's kid), his love for English literature, wheelchair basketball, and how the teachings of the Fathers of the Church encourage him and inform his worldview.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Leonard Herrem, a marriage & family therapist and parish priest, on the challenges and opportunities presented by Covid on relationships.

Mari & Despina interview Evvie & Justin Tillich, a dynamic Orthodox couple who have been married for almost 15 years with 3 children. Evvie & Justin discuss their parenting philosophies and the joys and challenges they have experienced in their marriage and family life.

Welcome to the newest series on Family Matters called Spotlight on Orthodox Families! Once a month Mari McMullen and Despina Ellis will be interviewing couples from around the country in order to share the stories and lives of Orthodox families as a source of support and inspiration to others. In this first episode, Mari & Despina interview each other in a "Get to Know Your Hosts" segment.

Presvytera Melanie speaks with Presvytera Elaine Stavropoulos regarding her daughter's Autism diagnosis, and the ministry to families with disabilities which blossomed forth as a result.

Fr Alex Goussetis interviews Paulette Geanacopoulos, licensed social worker and Director of Social Services for the Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society, on the warning signs and resources available for victims of domestic violence.

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Prevytera Melanie DiStefano about the launching of a new podcast series that is dedicated to special needs families.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Mena Mirhom, an Orthodox psychiatrist, on what families need to consider when discussing pharmaceutical options, and how to integrate our Orthodox Christian faith into the decision-making process.

Fr Alex Goussetis offers analysis and praise for an excellent resource for strengthening your marriage relationship

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Presvytera Mary Christy, a licensed CPA, on establishing a financial plan for your future.

Fr Alex Goussetis offers a reflection on the breads of the world, the Eucharist, and a family activity for this holiday week.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Stavros Akrotirianakis on the impact of encouragement on our marriages, families, and our own souls.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Kristi Marx, a clinical social worker, regarding the issues facing the growing senior population and how families can respond.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Ioana Popa and Sebastien Falardeau on navigating through the many facets of grief, especially during this time of the pandemic.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dn. Stephen Muse on what makes for a healthy and vital marriage.

Fr Alex Goussetis offers a reflection on the medical and theological effects of loneliness, and by contrast, the benefits of community life.

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Steven and Anastasia Valassis on the challenges and blessings of the crisis on marriage and family life.

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Dn. Joseph Clark on his experience of race, racism, interracial marriage, and serving in the Orthodox Church.