The Little Church — Building a Home Rooted in Christ

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/blueprintsMorning 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=sharingOrthodox 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-christPrayers of Preparation Before Holy Communion: https://youtu.be/kpRe8SiKCY4?si=JM0MI2Y9tuW4SFnPAncient Wisdom for Modern Parents: Enriching Your Child with Ancestral Practices Presentation by Anna Rachocki: https://youtu.be/h13TRseGt5w?si=9h_5apm_Eos3y2tyFollow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veiledingracepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veiledingracepodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veiledingracepodcast Gab: https://gab.com/veiledingraceKyra: https://www.youtube.com/@simplycherishedlifeAnna: https://www.youtube.com/@annazoemusic