Episodes
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Ep-57 We Grew Up Orthodox. What made us stay?
Pour a cup and connect with us! We grew up in the Orthodox faith, but what actually kept us here? We are sharing our personal stories of staying. Being cradle Orthodox comes with its own challenges, especially when you're navigating doubts as a teenager or young adult. In this episode, we discuss...
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Ep. 56- Top 10 Non-Spooky Fall Memory Making Activities!
Pour a cup and connect with us as we share our top 10 non-spooky fall activities! In this episode of Mugs and Mercy, we sit down to discuss our favorite ways to enjoy the autumn season. If you are looking for non-spooky fall memory making ideas, we have curated a list of ten simple, meaningful...
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Ep. 55 - Everything You Wanted to Know About Orthodox Music with Nazo Zakkak
From Byzantine Chant to 4-Part Orthodox choral music, ever wondered why Orthodox music sounds the way it does, where all those different traditions come from, or what exactly the choir and chanters are doing during the Divine Liturgy? In Episode 55, we’re joined by Orthodox composer and choir...
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Ep. 53 - Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going To An Orthodox Church
Visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time? Here are 10 practical tips to help you feel prepared and comfortable during your visit. Walking into a new space can be intimidating, especially when you are unfamiliar with the traditions. In this episode, we share the top things we wish we knew...
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Ep. 52 - Can You Stay Faithful in Hollywood? The Truth About The Industry
Pour a cup and connect with us as we talk about "The Biz" as Orthodox Christians, with our special guest - Hallie Bradley! Hallie is an actor and teaching artist who pursued an acting career before becoming an Orthodox Christian. We all discuss the ways we can serve God in an industry that is…
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Ep. 51 - Converting to Orthodoxy: One Woman’s Story
Pour a cup and connect with us as we interview our good friend, Hallie Bradley. Hallie is a theatre performer and teacher. She grew up Evangelical, but she didn't find her true home until she found the Orthodox Christian Church. Last week, we talked about how many young men have been converting…
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Episode 50 - The Orthodox Church is for WOMEN, too!
Pour a cup and join us for Episode 50! So many have recently found the Orthodox Church, and we are so blessed and overjoyed to welcome our new converts! Many young men are joining the church, but what about the women? In this episode, we share why the Orthodox Church is for women too! As three...
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Ep. 48 Use Those TALENTS, People!!
Join us today as we discuss how using our talents can glorify God. Saint of the Day--St. Andrei Rublev, the famous iconographer! Sign Up for our newsletter and bookclub: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuhWFSsc8lVIVjAVwX8-Eok_MvPLey5bniPdhx_ER4TuISbA/viewform
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Ep. 46 Being Present With Our Families (In Spite of Anxiety etc.) w/ Katie! Summer Solo Series
Today is Katie’s Solo Summer Series episode on Mugs and Mercy and first, she takes us through the beautiful story of Saint Juliana. She then gives us tips and tricks and solidarity on navigating being present with our families this summer… and always! Music by Nazo Zakkak
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Ep. 45 - Summertime Family Time w/ Emily - Solo Summer Series
Join us for the first of our Solo Summer Series as Emily talks about family summertime and the beloved St. Joseph the Carpenter, aka St. Joseph the Betrothed. Tune in tomorrow, Thursday June 25th, for our live discussion of our book club selection, Icon: A Novel, by Georgia Briggs. Here's the…
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Ep. 44 - There’s A Saint For That!- Spiritual Struggles Edition
Who do you turn to when you're struggling spiritually? In this episode of Mugs & Mercy, we share three saints who have personally encouraged us in seasons of doubt, temptation, discouragement, and spiritual growth: St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, and St. George the Great...
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Ep. 42 - Becoming Orthodox Part 2 - Discovering The Apostolic Faith
After decades of research, over 2000 people in the 1980s became Orthodox. The story of the EOC, or the Evangelical Orthodox Church, is a movement that will go down in our Church history! With our special guest, Tim Braun, we discuss this feat and hear his firsthand experience growing up as the…
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Ep. 41 - Becoming Orthodox: How Thousands Converted in the 80s- EOC Part 1
After decades of research, over 2000 people in the 1980s became Orthodox. The story of the EOC, or the Evangelical Orthodox Church, is a movement that will go down in our Church history! With our special guest, Tim Braun, we discuss this feat and hear his firsthand experience growing up as the…
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Ep. 40 - Finding Peace in a Loud World
Today, we three Orthodox ladies discuss little ways to find peace in a very busy and chaotic culture and world! Music by Nazo Zakkak @nazozakkak Join our bookclub and get our newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuhWFSsc8lVIVjAVwX8-Eok_MvPLey5bniPdhx_ER4TuISbA/viewform?pli=1 Get...
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Ep 39. What If Disney Princesses Were Saints?!
Meek, patient, steadfast, beautiful, and brave! Are we speaking of Disney Princesses? Or, perhaps, real life Orthodox Saints? We paired saints with princesses to show you just how epic, important, and inspiring the real lives of these saints are! Music by Nazo Zakkak
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Ep.38 Top 5 Salvific Aspects of Motherhood
Christ is risen! Join us as we talk about our Top 5 Salvific Aspects of Motherhood--which just so happen to all start with P! As we prepare for Mothers Day we have a lively discussion of what motherhood entails as Orthodox women. We expand on Personal Sacrifice, Perseverance, Presence, Patience,...
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Ep. 37 Our Faithful, Furry Friends - Chistian Relationship with Animals
More info and links coming soon! Join us today as we discuss our relationship with animals from an Orthodox Church perspective. From wild beasts, and sweet pets, to buzzing bees and majestic horses, we discuss our relationship with the Animal Kingdom as Orthodox Christian women. We also share…
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Ep. 36 - What is the Role of WOMEN in the Orthodox Church?!
We know women can’t be priests or bishops, so what CAN women do, what are our roles, in the Orthodox Church? Today we discuss this topic with gentleness, honesty, and humor, and draw from our experiences, our Church, and what we’ve been taught. Please join in the conversation and even ask...
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Ep. 35 Travel Through an Orthodox Christian Lens | Pascha Celebration
Christos Anesti! Alitos Anesti! Join us on Mugs and Mercy as we share in the joy of the Pascha celebration. We extend warm holiday greetings to all as we discuss the intersection of travel and culture within Orthodox Christianity. Pour a cup and connect with us!
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Ep. 34 Holy Week Reflections
Blessed Holy Week! Join us for a mini episode where we reflect on our personal favorite parts of Holy Week, spending time with Christ, and sharing about our Saint of the Week, St. Peter. Plus, let us know what book we should read next for our Mugs and Mercy Book Club! We'll share a signup link...
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Ep. 33 The Feast of All Feasts: Our Complete Pascha Preparation
Connect with us today as we discuss preparing for Pascha. We cover everything about Pascha, the central celebration of the Orthodox Church, also known as Easter. Join us as we explore the traditions and meaning behind this significant event in Christianity. Today we discuss how we prepare for the...
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Ep. 32 Who is Mary the Mother of God and What She Means to Us
Today we talk about our Most Holy Theotokos, the Mother of God, Mary. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Music by Nazo Zakkak @n@nazozakkak More details coming soon!
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Ep 31. Decluttering - The Home and Heart
Today we talk about how decluttering is good for our homes and hearts. We share some basic tips as well as get a little into the deeper side of decluttering. What does it mean to have clutter? What is most beneficial to our hearts and homes? Comment your favorite tips and tricks! Music by...
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Ep. 30 Orthodox Confession
Join us as we discuss our perspectives (as cradle Orthodox ladies) on Orthodox Confession. including what is confession, dealing with challenges, what to do when it's embarrassing, when to go, how does it feel, and more! Plus, our saint of the day, Mary of Egypt, and maybe a little something…
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Ep. 29 Autism and Special Needs - Supporting the Full Body of Christ -Sam Interview
dn,Join us as we welcome brother/cousin Sam to discuss his experience with Autism, especially in the context of living as an Orthodox Christian. We'll also hear about our Saint of the Day, the Holy Prophet Samuel. Check out this wonderful resource from the Greek Archdiocese: Autism Awareness -...
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Ep. 28 Postpartum is CRAZY!! -You’re not alone in it Part 2
Postpartum is CRAZY! Here are our second 5 major points about postpartum. We share solidarity, tips and tricks. You are not alone in this postpartum journey! And whether you’re in the thick of it, have a friend who is, or just want to learn more, this episode ifs for you!
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Ep. 27 ORTHODOX LENT- Preparing Our Families
Join us on Mugs and Mercy as we discuss practical tips for lenten preparation, especially for families during the lenten season. In this episode, we share our traditions for preparing for Great and Holy Lent. Lent is a time of repenting as we prepare for Christ's death and glorious resurrection.…
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Ep 26. Finding Orthodox Spouses - Our Stories
Happy Valentine’s Day! Join us as we discuss our stories of how we met and dated our husbands and our views on finding a good Orthodox spouse. Akathist to Saint Xenia of Petersburg https://www.akathists.com/saint-xenia-of-st-petersburg/akathist/ Or buy it on Amazon...
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Ep. 25 Lonely Even When SURROUNDED - An Orthodox Perspective
Pour a cup and connect with us today as we talk about that human feeling of being lonely, even when you're in a crowded room. We discuss the experience of feeling alone and how it impacts our mental health, even touching on aspects of social isolation. Join us as we explore the nuances of…
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Ep. 24 Postpartum - Top 10 Things We Wish We Knew - Part 1
The postpartum struggle is real! In this episode, we broke down the top things we wish we knew and turned them into our favorite tips! Part 1 has our first five tips, and part 2 will be coming soon! We are three Orthodox Chrisitan mothers who have all gone through this at least twice. We hope our...
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Ep. 23 Punk to Orthodoxy - A Conversion Story
"Punk brought me to Orthodoxy." Today, we listen to Emily's husband's Gary's story- discussing different "scenes", Death To The World, music, and Gary's journey to finding Orthodox Christianity THROUGH being punk! This is a must see/hear!
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Ep. 22 Should We Romanticize Life?
Is romanticizing life a good thing or a bad thing? And what does it even mean?! We discuss this and more! Connect with us!
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E. 21 Growing Up Cradle Orthodox Christians
We are all first generation cradle Orthodox Christians. Here we share our love experiences growing up in a church that seemed foreign to the world around us, and yet so normal to us.
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Ep. 20 New Years Christ Centered Resolutions! And Katie Teaches Us SMART Goals
2026 is upon us! Join us as we discus new years goals and resolutions! We talk S.M.A.R.T. Goals, tactics for keeping up with your goals, and Godly resolutions! Mugs and Mercy features 3 cousins /sisters who are Orthodox moms that want to connect with you! We love navigating both the sacred and...
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Ep. 19 Silent Night - Our Mini Christmas Episode!
Merry Christmas from Mugs and Mercy! We have an announcement and stay until the end to hear our Christmas Carol! Christ is born! Let us glorify Him!
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Ep 18. - Keeping Christ in Christmas in a Non-Orthodox World
Today we discuss keeping Christ in Christmas, especially where the world around us meets our fast and Orthodox Traditions with challenges. Blessed Advent!
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To Santa or Not to Santa
Join us as we discuss different approaches families may take concerning the "Santa Claus Tradition" (wink wink!), especially considering the Orthodox Christian context. So put some mallows on your drink and connect with us today!
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Ep. 16 - Secular Media as Christians (Part 2)- Whisper Words of Wisdom
Twaddle? Or alive? Three Orthodox women discuss secular media, the various mediums of media, and what is edifying vs simply just… twaddle.
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Ep. 15 -Our Thanksgiving Special with Grandy! 🦃🙏🏻🍁👵🏻🍂
We, the three Orthodox women of Mugs and Mercy sit down and interview our Grandmother whom we call “Grandy!” We all have a lot to be thankful and have a lot to learn from her.
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14. The 12 Orthodox Traditions of Advent!
Top 12 Orthodox Traditions of Advent are here! Let’s be joyful and attentive as we anticipate the Lord’s birth! Resources and Links: Khouria Destinie Winn https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/nativityblogs Instagram: @asceticlifeofmotherhood Saint Nicholas...
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Ep. 13 - It’s Like In the Great Tales, Mr. Frodo: Secular Media as Christians
Join us in this lively discussion as we cover the topic of secular media consumed as Christians. After touching on the definition of "secular" we discuss some of our favorite examples, taking a deep dive into literature and story in particular. We'll be specifically fleshing out the Christian...
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Ep. 12 - 9 to 5: Bringing God Into Our Everyday Work with Nazo Zakkak!
Join us for an interview with Nazo Zakkak! In today's episode, Nazo talks about his background as an Orthodox Christian composer and church admin. He shares how he brings God into his work, whether it's directly for the church or for family life. As Christians, we can all find God throughout our...
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Ep 11. Man, I Feel Like A Woman: Christian Femininity
Oh hi! We just pulled out tray of cookies. Pour a cup and join us as we discuss true Christian femininity. What does it mean? Is it baking cookies and making sandwiches in the kitchen? Wearing heals and makeup? Being compassionate and effective? We as Orthodox Christians try to explain what...
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Ep. 10 - Oh, So Pretty - Beauty Standards as Christians Part 2
Today’s episode is a doozy!! We discuss our views on beauty standards as Christian women including self expression, tattoos, pixie cuts, Mohawks, the wolf cut, body image, weight, Hairmageddon and so much more!
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Ep. 8 The Heavens Declare: Reflecting Christ Through Creativity
Join us as we discuss how human creativity in its many forms reflects Christ and connects us to Him, ourselves, and the world around us. We'll also discuss how to pronounce "rooibos" and whether or not the song "Happy" is very happy.
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