What does it mean to turn your home into a “little church”? In this episode, Kyra and Anna explore the ancient Orthodox teaching that the Christian home is a sacred space—where prayer, love, and forgiveness shape the soul.

Drawing on Scripture and the wisdom of the Church Fathers, they discuss practical ways to bring Christ into daily routines, cultivate peace in the home, and create a spiritual atmosphere that nurtures the heart.

Whether you live alone, with family, or with friends, this gentle conversation invites you to discover the beauty of making your home a place where Christ dwells.

✨ “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

For more information on the Orthodox Faith, please visit:https://www.orthodoxintro.org/

To find an Orthodox Church near you, please visit: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/

"Blueprint for the Little Church: Creating an Orthodox Home" by Elissa Bjeletich & Caleb Shoemaker: https://store.ancientfaith.com/blueprints

Morning Prayer of Philaret of Moscow/Optina Elders: https://emiliaspost.com/product/prints/a-morning-prayer-metropolitan-philaret-of-moscow/

When Children Quarrel Prayer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yqb1lt3YKT9dGE076yW3aTlmM4suGOc6/view?usp=sharing

Orthodox Study Bible: https://store.ancientfaith.com/orthodox-study-bible/

Children's Bible Reader: https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-childrens-bible-reader-paperback/

"Raising Them Right: A Saint’s Advice on Raising Children" by St. Theophan the Recluse: https://store.ancientfaith.com/raising-them-right-a-saints-advice-on-raising-children/

Potamitis Publishing: https://potamitis.us/

Draw Near Designs: https://www.drawneardesigns.com/

Orthodox Church in America: https://www.oca.org/

Patristic Nectar App: https://app.patristicnectar.org/

Ascetic Life of Motherhood: https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/

Friends of Christ Book Series: https://newromepress.com/books/youth/friends-of-christ

Prayers of Preparation Before Holy Communion: https://youtu.be/kpRe8SiKCY4?si=JM0MI2Y9tuW4SFnP

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents: Enriching Your Child with Ancestral Practices Presentation by Anna Rachocki: https://youtu.be/h13TRseGt5w?si=9h_5apm_Eos3y2ty

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In a world that often celebrates independence, the Orthodox Church reminds us that salvation is communal—we are saved together.

In this heartfelt episode, Kyra and Anna talk about the beauty and importance of women’s community in the life of faith. Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and their own experiences, they explore how spiritual sisterhood helps us grow in humility, encouragement, and love. From the Myrrh-Bearing Women to modern parish life, this conversation is a call to build deeper, Christ-centered relationships that nourish the soul.

✨ “Let us love one another, that with one mind we may confess—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”

In a world that often celebrates independence, the Orthodox Church reminds us that salvation is communal—we are saved together.In this heartfelt episode, Kyra and Anna talk about the beauty and importance of women’s community in the life of faith. Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and their own experiences, they explore how spiritual sisterhood helps us grow in humility, encouragement, and love. From the Myrrh-Bearing Women to modern parish life, this conversation is a call to build deeper, Christ-centered relationships that nourish the soul.

✨ “Let us love one another, that with one mind we may confess—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”

Learn more about the Orthodox Faith: https://www.orthodoxintro.org/

Find an Orthodox Church nearest you: https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/directories/parishes/

Orthodox Mothers Blessing: https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/orthodoxmothersblessing

6 Steps to Creating a Christian Blessingway: https://www.thesanctifiedwomb.com/blog/christian-blessingway

Songs of Praise: A Psalter Devotional for Orthodox Women: https://store.ancientfaith.com/songs-of-praise-a-psalter-devotional-for-orthodox-women/

Psalter Groups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCw2VM7kECc&t=100s

MomCo: https://www.themom.co/home

Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit—but how do we care for them in a way that truly honors God? In this episode, Kyra and Anna talk about the importance of exercise and movement in Orthodox life, exploring how physical discipline can strengthen spiritual discipline. They also address the growing popularity of yoga, explaining why its spiritual roots conflict with Orthodox teaching and how to find Christ-centered alternatives for mind and body wellness.

Yoga: An Orthodox Christian Examination: https://www.youtube.com/live/SLHuvdMIg8k?si=cWnCM7THMUe6MxyYYoga vs. Stretching: As an Orthodox Christian: https://youtube.com/shorts/kGFKjErXa-I?si=SawGrTS9rJEohh5fDoes Yoga Lead to Salvation: https://youtube.com/shorts/a7V-0DBzU2c?si=QRQa_FN1ewksjGZCDoes Yoga Bring True Joy?:https://youtube.com/shorts/dT4l8jutq18?si=i81BZ8COzla33TEU

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