Adoption: Blessings & Challenges
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Stellanie Butcher on the logistical, emotional, and unexpected aspects of the adoption of children.
Oct 15, 2019
Family Matters
Empowering Marriages and Families in the Faith
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Upcoming Pastoral Challenges in Marriage Conference
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Melissa Tsongranis about the national conference being held in January 2020 in Houston, Texas for clergy, lay workers, therapists and all who are interested in strengthening their marriage relationship.
Sep 27, 2019
Ministering to Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Members
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with social worker Daniel Belonick about the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact on patients and family members.
Sep 09, 2019
Effective Parenting
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Kosta Petrogeorge, a marriage and family therapist who offers practical suggestions and narratives for improving family life.
Aug 11, 2019
The Paraklesis Service
Fr Alex Goussetis highlights the beautiful service offered during the Dormition fast period (August 1-14), and how families can benefit both at home and at Church.
Jul 30, 2019
I Need Your Feedback!
Fr. Alex Goussetis is seeking the opinions of listeners on past episodes and future programming.
Jul 08, 2019
Musings of a Northwest Priest
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Tom Tsagalakis, pastor of Holy Apostle's Greek Orthodox Church in Shoreline, WA. Fr. Tom shares his personal story as a parish priest as well as the various ministries that have been developed in his community.
Jun 21, 2019
Don't Forget about the Clergy Family!
Fr Alex Goussetis offers a narrative of clergy family life, helping parishioners to appreciate the unique lives of those who minister, love, and care for us.
Jun 20, 2019
10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 1
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick, pastor of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wichita, KS, who outlines materials from MarriageBuilders.com on strengthening the marital relationship.
May 21, 2019
10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 2
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick, pastor of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wichita, KS, who outlines materials from MarriageBuilders.com on strengthening the marital relationship.
May 21, 2019
Managing our Tech Habits before they Manage Us
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Randa Anderson on how we are entranced, even addicted, by various forms of technology and how we can change our tech habits.
Apr 25, 2019
Dynamic Marriage
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick on a marriage enrichment program titled Dynamic Marriage, a course that helps to inform and strengthen the marriage relationship.
Apr 09, 2019
Mentoring our Youth & Young Adults
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr. Ann Bezzerides, who serves as Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross, on faith development of our youth and young adults.
Apr 02, 2019
Have We Been Doing Family Ministry Wrong?
Fr. Alex Goussetis talks with Steve Christoforou, well known leader in youth ministry, about how to better minister to youth and families in the Church.
Mar 31, 2019
Having a “Great” Lent at any Stage of Life
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Randa Anderson about building upon the pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during the lenten season. Specific and practical suggestions for families are offered for consideration.
Mar 19, 2019
Nurturing Marriage
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Presvytera Kerry Pappas regarding practical steps on nurturing our marriage relationship.
Feb 05, 2019
Leading Our Children Through Great Lent
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Elissa Bjeletich on practical steps for guiding our families through the holy season of Great Lent
Feb 01, 2019
Sacred Music in our Homes
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Mari McMullen on the blessings of integrating the liturgical hymns of our faith into our homes and with our families.
Jan 22, 2019
Screenagers: Challenge of Parenting in the Digital Age
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr. Georgette Constantinou on the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of screen usage (phone, laptop, game monitor, etc.) on all members of the family.
Dec 27, 2018
Observations from a Family Attorney
Fr Alex Goussetis interviews Angela Kusturiss on issues relating to separation and divorce and the overall impact on couples, children, and family members.
Dec 18, 2018
Parenting: Two Becoming One
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Paul and Cindy Karos on helping parents to work together on prioritizing the goals of leading (and keeping) their children focused on Christ.
Nov 27, 2018
Marriage Maintenance
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Leonard Herrem, a trained marriage and family therapist, on a framework for maintaining a healthy marriage relationship.
Nov 21, 2018
Anxiety & the Holiday Season
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr. Ary Christofidis about the reasons why people suffer from anxiety during the holidays, and resources to help us enjoy the Thanksgiving & Christmas season.
Nov 13, 2018
Elder Thaddeus on Family Life
Fr. Alex Goussetis offers a reflection on the chapter on family life from the book Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives by Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica.
Oct 29, 2018
Connecting Young Adults Through Faith & Service
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Jonathan Metasophia on young adult perspectives of the Church. Jonathan is an adjunct instructor at Hellenic College where he teaches a two-semester contextual education course called Community Engagement.
Sep 13, 2018
An “Outsiders” Visit to a Monastery
Fr. Alex Goussetis offers a book review and commentary on Living With the Monks: What Turning Off My Phone Taught Me About Happiness, Gratitude, & Focus, authored by entrepreneur Jesse Itzler.
Sep 06, 2018
Homeschooling our Children - Part 2
Fr. Alex Goussetis interviews Fr. Demetrios and Presvytera Shelly Tsikouris on the daily practice and experience of homeschooling and its impact on family life.
Aug 10, 2018
Homeschooling our Children - Part 1
Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr. Noah Bushelli, Director of Homeschooling for the Antiochian Archdiocese, on the many resources available to assist and support families that homeschool their children.
Aug 08, 2018
The Power of Art & Literature for Children
Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dorrie Papademetriou on how art and literature, including the beauty of icons, can shape the physical, emotional, and spiritual lives of our children.
Jul 17, 2018
“Speaking the Truth in Love” (Eph 4:15): Improving Family Communication
Fr Alex Goussetis draws upon examples in Scripture, specifically the methods of communication modeled by Jesus Christ, to improve our style of communication with family members.
Jul 03, 2018
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