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Family Matters — 212 episodes

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Our Autistic Family: A Father's Reflections on Raising His Profoundly Autistic Children

2

The Impact of Addiction on Marriage and Family Life

3

What Makes Children with Disabilities Vulnerable to Human Trafficking?

4

St John the Baptist Is Preparing the Way of Accessibility: On Behalf of All Pilot Parish Feature

5

Giving Thanks to God When We Do Not Feel Grateful

6

Cultivating Gratitude in our Hearts and Homes

7

Celebrating Clergy Appreciation Month

8

A Faith Tested: A Couples' Turning to God through a Congenital Diagnosis of Spina Bifida

9

Lessons Learned About Marriage & Family: An Interview with Fr Alexander Goussetis

10

Advocating for Connection

11

Where is the Love that Moves Mountains?

12

Gottman's Four Horsemen & their Antidotes for a Healthy Marriage

13

A Clergyman's Call to Feed All of Christ's Sheep

14

Game On: The Family Impact of Video Games

15

When Mothering and Nursing Intersect: Caring for a Child with Complex Medical Needs

16

The Impact of Addiction on the Family

17

A Conversation on Human Trafficking & Guidelines for Parents

18

Pivoting on the Expectations of Fatherhood

19

Navigating Online: Potential & Protection for Families

20

Channeling Grief into Giving for the Special Needs Community: The Foundations of Project Sam and Like a Daisy

21

Marriage: An Awesome & Sublime Wonder

22

Adult Diagnoses of ADHD in Women: Unveiling Personhood

23

Social Media Impact on the Family

24

Love and Snow Chains

25

When Parenting Styles Clash

26

Angels Unawares?

27

"Five Advices" for Marriage

28

There are No Degrees of Worth: Defending the Dignity of the Unborn with Down Syndrome

29

The Blind Psychologist: Helping Families Live Their Best Lives

30

The Sabbath Was Made for Man: Why Rest, Respite, and Self-Care are Vital for Caregivers, Part 2

31

The Sabbath Was Made for Man: Why Rest, Respite, and Self-Care are Vital for Caregivers, Part 1

32

Paving the Road to College Through an Orthodox Perspective

33

Independence, or Interdependence?

34

Preying on a Mother's Heart

35

Family Bible Reading

36

Understanding Autism with Summer Kinard Part II

37

Weathering the Hurricane of Divorce

38

Autistics and Flower Bees: Understanding Autism with Summer Kinard Part I

39

"Our Father, who art..."

40

Parenting Toward the Kingdom - A Companion Guide

41

Developing Liturgical Resources for the Deaf & Blind

42

Blessed Kevin a Fool for Christ - Part 2

43

Blessed Kevin a Fool for Christ - Part I

44

Parenting the Teen Years

45

Arms Open Wide Blog and Virtual Storehouse

46

The Word Became Flesh So We Might Become Little Christs

47

Divine Liturgy: The Greatest Invitation

48

Parenting Adult Children: Emphasizing Relationship Over Control

49

At the Intersection of Caregivers and Care Providers

50

Marriage Evolution: A Parish Perspective

51

A Perspective on Inter-Racial & Inter-Ethnic Relationships

52

Exalt in a Holy Cross: A Caregiver's Reflections on the Matins Hymns of the Feast

53

The Good Wine: Strengthening Marriage through Mutual Forgiveness

54

Fully Human Edition: A Conversation with Father Paul Abernathy on "The Prayer of a Broken Heart"

55

Fully Human Edition: Major in Your Strengths: A Positive Perspective of ADHD

56

Parenting Reboot: Creating a Healthy Mindset

57

Father's Day Edition: Pastoral Considerations for Ministering to Families with Special Needs

58

Fully Human Edition: A Lifetime of Learning and the Blessing of a Saint

59

Fully Human Edition: Enlightening Wounds

60

An Orthodox Perspective on Addiction & Healing

61

Hospice Primer

62

What is Friendship?

63

New Lenten Video Series for Families & Parishes!

64

Intervention from an Orthodox Perspective

65

Fully Human Edition: Inclusion: Is There Anything New Under the Sun?

66

Navigating In-Law Relationships

67

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Lucy and Chase Cantley

68

Intimacy & the Scourge of Sexual Secrets

69

Fully Human Edition: A Message from Joseph and Mary, "Consider Me"

70

Considering Marital Separation & Divorce

71

Fully Human Edition: Luv, Michael and USAutism Homes Ministry Model Spotlight

72

Fasting Together: Keeping Peace in Our Homes

73

Fully Human Edition: Parish Disability Family Ministry: Just Start!

74

Obstacles to a Healthy Marriage

75

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Anna and Andy Popescu

76

The Beauty of Creation

77

Fully Human Edition: Dear Fathers and Mothers

78

Memory Eternal: Living with Grief as Orthodox Christians

79

Ethics in Family Life

80

A Back-to-School Pep-Talk for Caregiving Parents - “It's All OK”

81

Book Release: Crowns of Glory & Honor - Growing Together in Christ

82

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Fr. Michael & Pres. Maria Gavrilos

83

Fully Human Edition: A Man Born Blind Sees Great Possibilities

84

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Alex and Emily Petkas

85

Fully Human Edition: Asperger's and Other Superpowers

86

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: What We've Learned So Far

87

Book Review: Parenting in Repentance: Growing Together in Love, Gratefulness, and Joy

88

Childlike vs. Childish

89

A Second Chance

90

A Memorial Day Message for Families

91

Ministry Model Spotlight: UOC St. Nicholas Summer Camp for Families with Disabilities

92

When Love Is Letting Go of Your Expected Path to Journey to the Kingdom of God

93

Born on Pascha

94

Palm Sunday Parade

95

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Nate and Suetta Miller

96

Strength in Community

97

Fasting Ideas for Families

98

Covid's Effect on Family Systems

99

The Impact of Grief on Family Life

100

When We Believe God Is Love

101

The Parables of Jesus for Families

102

Marriage Encounter at the Altar of the Heart

103

Blended Families: Challenges & Opportunities

104

The Gift of Embracing Human Vulnerability

105

Book Review: Practicing Prayer: A Daily Workbook

106

Compassionate Parenting: Responding with Tenderness to the Emotional Bids of Children

107

Thank Full

108

How Weekday Liturgies Transformed Her Family

109

A Discussion on Suicide

110

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Fr. John & Kh. Alexis El Massih

111

Growing the Virtue of Philoxenia in Our Families and Communities

112

Sacred Moments: Church, Family, Life

113

Talking to our Children about Sexuality & Gender Issues (Part 1)

114

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Anna & James Michael

115

Mental Health Resources for Families

116

Out of the Mouths of Babes You Have Perfected Praise

117

Introduction of Family Matters: Fully Human Edition

118

The Heusel Family: All Children Can Learn, and All Children Can Teach

119

The Christy Family - Life in Christ, Life with Cerebral Palsy

120

Metropolitan Savas' Concentric Rings of Love

121

A Mom and a Mission: St. Matrona the Wonderworker Miracles of God Ministries

122

Ministry Model Spotlight: UOC St. Nicholas Summer Camp for Families with Disabilities

123

William Christy - On Faith, Wheelchair Basketball, and How the Teachings of the Fathers Shape…

124

Talking to our Children about Sexuality & Gender Issues (Part 2)

125

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Bruce & Natalie Batson

126

The Next Conversation about Racism

127

Judging You, Judging Me

128

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Athanasia & Niko Poulos

129

Balancing Work & Family

130

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Fr. Kosmas & Anna Kallis

131

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Evvie & Justin Tillich

132

Covid: Impact on Family Dynamics

133

Introducing Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Meet Your Hosts

134

Domestic Violence

135

Medication & Mental Health: An Orthodox Christian Perspective

136

Book Review: Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for Lifetime of Love

137

Planning for a Successful Financial Future

138

Thanksgiving: The Bread of Life

139

The Three P's of Caregiving

140

The Importance of Encouragement

141

Grief in the Age of Covid-19

142

Isolation vs. Community Life

143

A Doctor's Marriage During Covid-19

144

A Personal Narrative on Race

145

St Sophrony's Three Stages of Spiritual Life and the Implications on Marriage & Family

146

Consensus Parenting

147

Saintly Families

148

A Story of Crime & Redemption

149

The Good Samaritan: A Children's Catechism

150

Organ Donation: Family Decisions

151

Refuge in Times of Crisis

152

Ministering to Special Needs Families

153

Lenten Fasting Ideas for Families

154

Bullying and How Families Can Respond

155

Deciding on Marital Divorce

156

Maternal Body

157

Youth Chanting Project

158

Youth Sports vs. Family Life

159

Protecting our Children

160

Adoption: Blessings & Challenges

161

Upcoming Pastoral Challenges in Marriage Conference

162

Ministering to Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Members

163

Effective Parenting

164

The Paraklesis Service

165

I Need Your Feedback!

166

Musings of a Northwest Priest

167

Don't Forget about the Clergy Family!

168

10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 1

169

10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 2

170

Managing our Tech Habits before they Manage Us

171

Dynamic Marriage

172

Mentoring our Youth & Young Adults

173

Have We Been Doing Family Ministry Wrong?

174

Having a “Great” Lent at any Stage of Life

175

Nurturing Marriage

176

Leading Our Children Through Great Lent

177

Sacred Music in our Homes

178

Screenagers: Challenge of Parenting in the Digital Age

179

Observations from a Family Attorney

180

Parenting: Two Becoming One

181

Marriage Maintenance

182

Anxiety & the Holiday Season

183

Elder Thaddeus on Family Life

184

Connecting Young Adults Through Faith & Service

185

An “Outsiders” Visit to a Monastery

186

Homeschooling our Children - Part 2

187

Homeschooling our Children - Part 1

188

The Power of Art & Literature for Children

189

“Speaking the Truth in Love” (Eph 4:15): Improving Family Communication

190

Inter-Christian Marriage: Ministering to the non-Orthodox Spouse

191

Motherhood & Orthodox Theology

192

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with In-Laws in Marriage

193

Family Internet Safety

194

Building an Orthodox Marriage

195

Conflict Resolution

196

Family Camp

197

Dealing with Stress & Anxiety

198

Personhood & Dignity of Children

199

Singles in the Church

200

Families & Faith: Across the Generations

201

The Importance of Communicating with Our Youth

202

The Mystery of Marital Selection

203

Early Childhood Development

204

Special Needs Families

205

A Story of Grief & Hope

206

Teenage Depression

207

St Porphyrios and Child-rearing

208

Addictions in the Family

209

Caring for Our Aging Parents

210

Forgiveness in Marriage

211

Parenting Styles: Power or Humility?

212

Family Prayer Time: Growing in Christ with Our Kids