Episodes

From Orthodox Christian Parenting

Parenting conversations and interviews.

Episodes

How To Get Your Kids To Listen Without Yelling With Dr. Philip Mamalakis 2026-09-01
Listening can be hard, even for adults. So how can we raise children who listen well—to us and to the other people around them? In this episode, Dr.…
What To Do When Your Child Is Angry | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-27
Have you ever yelled at your kid to stop yelling? Same. This week we're revisiting our conversation with Fr. Ted Pulcini about anger: the kind that…
How Suffering Can Change the Way You Parent | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-25
There are seasons when the most honest prayer you can manage is asking God to help you get through the next hour. This week we're revisiting…
What Your Kids Learn From the Way You Spend | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-20
Your kid begs for a new toy, plays with it for a week, and then starts begging for the next one. Rachel Cruze, a bestselling author, financial…
How to Find Balance When Everything Feels Important | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-18
One of you is strict, the other is more relaxed, and the kids are watching you sort it out in real time. In this episode, we revisit a favorite…
When the House Is a Mess and You Feel Like You’re Failing | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-13
If you believe that being a Christian means a clean house, well-behaved kids and mostly happy feelings, this week's episode with Dr. Philip…
When Your Child’s Life Is in God’s Hands | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-11
If you've ever sat across from a doctor and heard news you weren't prepared for, you know how quickly your world can come apart. This week we're…
The Real Purpose of Your Child’s Education | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-06
Ask most people what school is for, and they'll say it's about getting into a good college and landing a well-paying job. But Liz Caddow, founder…
What Your Marriages Teaches Your Children | Season 2 Favorites 2026-08-04
If you've ever apologized to your spouse in front of your kids, you've taught them something about forgiveness no lecture ever could. This week's…
Why Perfectly Behaved Kids Aren’t the Goal | Season 2 Favorites 2026-07-30
If you've ever struggled to keep a wiggly four-year-old quiet during the Anaphora, you know how easily our sense of success as parents can get…
How to Repair the Moments You Get Wrong as a Parent | Season 2 Favorites 2026-07-28
If you've ever snapped at your child over nothing and then watched their face fall, you know how much damage one harsh word can do. This week's…
Why Harvard Isn’t the Goal: An Orthodox Christian Approach to Choosing a College With Christopher Chiakulas 2026-07-21
If you've got a teenager, you know how quickly the college search can take over: the rankings, the essays, the pressure to get into the "right"…
What Should Orthodox Parents Let Their Kids Watch? With Paul and Cindy Karos 2026-07-14
Your kid asks to watch the show everyone else is watching, and you want to say yes. But should you? Paul and Cindy Karos understand the tension of…
Surrounding Your Son With Holy Men With Father Jacob Saylor 2026-07-07
Can one parent—or even two—raise a faithful son alone? Father Jacob Saylor says no family was ever meant to. In this episode, he explains why boys…
How to Stay Peaceful When Life Feels Chaotic With Dr. Philip Mamalakis 2026-06-30
Some days the sacred feels impossibly far away—buried under the laundry, the backpacks, the dishes in the sink. In this episode, Dr. Philip…
Loving a Child Through a Medical Crisis Part 2 With Elias & Joy Hajjar 2026-06-23
When their daughter needed a heart transplant, Elias and Joy Hajjar learned what it looks like for an Orthodox Church community to truly show up. In…
Loving a Child Through a Medical Crisis Part 1 With Elias & Joy Hajjar 2026-06-16
As parents, we all have a plan for how our lives will unfold. But how do we hold onto faith when those plans shatter? In this episode, Elias and Joy…
How to Raise Children Who Can Share Their Faith With Confidence and Joy With Fr. Constantine Nasr 2026-06-09
How do we raise children who love the Faith and aren't afraid to talk about it? Fr. Constantine Nasr, a ninth-generation priest, shares why we don't…
What Your Marriage Is Teaching Your Kids With Paul & Karen Kinan 2026-06-02
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is a healthy marriage. In this episode, Paul and Karen Kinan join the podcast to explain how…
Why Orthodox Church Camp Changes Kids for Life With Father Andrew Andrews 2026-05-26
Church camp offers an incredible opportunity to give your children a break from the noise of the world and surround them with a community of…
How Perfectionism Hurts Parents and Their Kids With Dr. Philip Mamalakis 2026-05-19
It's easy to get caught up in perfectionism in a world that gives us so much to worry about and so many "perfect" families to measure ourselves…
Who Your Children Are Becoming Matters More Than Grades With Liz Caddow 2026-05-12
Whatever schooling option your family has chosen, you are your children’s primary educator! In this episode, Liz Caddow joins the podcast to talk…
What Time With Grandparents Does to a Child's Faith With Dr. Josh Mulvihill 2026-05-05
We were never meant to raise our children alone, and one of our most valuable resources is one we often take for granted: grandparents! In this…
What the Middle Way Means for Orthodox Christian Parents With Paul and Cindy Karos 2026-04-28
Paul and Cindy Karos are back—and this time they're talking about one of the most quietly liberating teachings in the Orthodox tradition: the Middle…
Orthodox Wisdom on Anger in a Culture of Rage With Father Ted Pulcini 2026-04-21
We all feel anger, but what does the Church say about what we should do when those feelings arise? In this episode, Father Ted Pulcini joins the…
When Life Falls Apart: Faith, Suffering and Raising Kids Through It With Dr. Rick and Dema Esper 2026-04-14
What do we do when the bottom drops out from under us? And how can moments of suffering become pathways to transformation, both in our own lives and…
Raising Content Kids in an “I Want More” Culture With Rachel Cruze 2026-04-07
In a culture that’s always telling us we don’t have enough, how can we develop contentment in ourselves and our kids? In this episode, author,…
Helping Your Kids Experience Holy Week With Father Jim and Presvytera Donna Pappas 2026-03-31
For parents, Holy Week brings packed schedules, big emotions and the challenge of keeping children engaged through it all. But this sacred time is…
How Repentance Transforms the Way We Parent With Father Stephen Muse 2026-03-24
Your parenting is not just about what you say and do; it’s a reflection of your inner life. In this episode, Father Stephen Muse joins the podcast…
What Changes When You See Your Children As Icons of Christ With Dr. Philip Mamalakis 2026-03-17
What does it mean when we say that children are icons of Christ? And how should that awareness impact the way we relate to our kids? In this…
The Primary Goal of Orthodox Parenting With Paul and Cindy Karos 2026-03-10
As Orthodox Christian parents, we have one primary job and one goal: to help our children pursue a life of holiness. In this episode, Paul and Cindy…
Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids With Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh 2026-03-03
We can’t (and shouldn’t) shield our kids from all adversity, but we can help them become strong, resilient people who know how to walk through…
Real Answers to Your Biggest Parenting Questions With Dr. Philip Mamalakis 2025-12-02
There are few things we love more on this podcast than getting to connect with listeners and answer real questions that matter. In this episode, Dr.…
Helping Children Stay Rooted in Christ With Bishop Anthony 2025-11-25
In a culture that’s pulling us in a thousand other directions, how do we raise our kids to love and stay close to the Church? In this episode, we’re…
Understanding Anxiety in Your Kids and How to Support Them With George Papageorge 2025-11-18
Anxiety is more common than ever today, but as Christians, we don’t have to navigate it alone. In this episode, our friend George Papageorge returns…
Gratitude & Overcoming Materialism With Paul and Cindy Karos 2025-11-11
How can we teach our children gratitude in a world that’s constantly telling them (and us) that we should always want more? In this episode, Paul…
How Love at Home Shapes Faith That Lasts With Joe Ayoub 2025-11-04
Ever wonder if your kids are really noticing your faith or if anything you’re doing is sinking in? In this episode, Michelle sits down with musician…
What Success Looks Like for Orthodox Parents With Dr. Philip Mamalakis 2025-10-28
We all want to feel like we’re doing a good job raising our kids. But what does success actually mean for Orthodox Christian parents? In this…
Why You Should Connect Before You Correct With George Papageorge 2025-10-21
It’s normal to feel afraid for our children and worry about their futures. But when we let those feelings take control, it often leads to a style of…
Guiding Our Kids to Use Tech with Wisdom With Dr. Felicia Wu Song 2025-10-14
The culture around us can make it seem like technology use is just inevitable. But as a parent, you have the power to choose what role you want…
Raising Kids Who Love the Faith With Paul & Cindy Karos 2025-10-07
We all want to raise our kids to love God and love the Church, but what are the practical strategies that can help us do that? In this episode, Paul…
What Sets Orthodox Parenting Apart with Dr. Philip Mamalakis 2025-09-30
Orthodox Christian parenting is about forming our children’s hearts and minds in light of eternity. For our very first episode of the podcast, we’re…
Welcome to Orthodox Christian Parenting 2025-09-22
Parenting in today’s world isn’t easy — but you don’t have to walk it alone. Orthodox Christian Parenting, hosted by Faithtree Resources Executive…