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Family Matters — 215 episodes

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Most Holy Theotokos, Save Me!

2

Becoming a Father Like Our Father in Relationships that Pour Out and Receive: Father's Day Edition with Bishop John Abdalah

3

Beyond the Tics: Faith, Dignity, and a Voice for Tourette’s Awareness

4

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

5

The Impact of Addiction on Marriage and Family Life

6

What Makes Children with Disabilities Vulnerable to Human Trafficking?

7

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

8

Giving Thanks to God When We Do Not Feel Grateful

9

Cultivating Gratitude in our Hearts and Homes

10

Celebrating Clergy Appreciation Month

11

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

12

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

13

Advocating for Connection

14

Where is the Love that Moves Mountains?

15

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

16

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

17

Game On: The Family Impact of Video Games

18

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

19

The Impact of Addiction on the Family

20

A Conversation on Human Trafficking & Guidelines for Parents

21

Pivoting on the Expectations of Fatherhood

22

Navigating Online: Potential & Protection for Families

23

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

24

Marriage: An Awesome & Sublime Wonder

25

Adult Diagnoses of ADHD in Women: Unveiling Personhood

26

Social Media Impact on the Family

27

Love and Snow Chains

28

When Parenting Styles Clash

29

Angels Unawares?

30

"Five Advices" for Marriage

31

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

32

The Blind Psychologist: Helping Families Live Their Best Lives

33

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

34

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

35

Paving the Road to College Through an Orthodox Perspective

36

Independence, or Interdependence?

37

Preying on a Mother's Heart

38

Family Bible Reading

39

Understanding Autism with Summer Kinard Part II

40

Weathering the Hurricane of Divorce

41

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

42

"Our Father, who art..."

43

Parenting Toward the Kingdom - A Companion Guide

44

Developing Liturgical Resources for the Deaf & Blind

45

Blessed Kevin a Fool for Christ - Part 2

46

Blessed Kevin a Fool for Christ - Part I

47

Parenting the Teen Years

48

Arms Open Wide Blog and Virtual Storehouse

49

The Word Became Flesh So We Might Become Little Christs

50

Divine Liturgy: The Greatest Invitation

51

Parenting Adult Children: Emphasizing Relationship Over Control

52

At the Intersection of Caregivers and Care Providers

53

Marriage Evolution: A Parish Perspective

54

A Perspective on Inter-Racial & Inter-Ethnic Relationships

55

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

56

The Good Wine: Strengthening Marriage through Mutual Forgiveness

57

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

58

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

59

Parenting Reboot: Creating a Healthy Mindset

60

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

61

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

62

Fully Human Edition: Enlightening Wounds

63

An Orthodox Perspective on Addiction & Healing

64

Hospice Primer

65

What is Friendship?

66

New Lenten Video Series for Families & Parishes!

67

Intervention from an Orthodox Perspective

68

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

69

Navigating In-Law Relationships

70

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Lucy and Chase Cantley

71

Intimacy & the Scourge of Sexual Secrets

72

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

73

Considering Marital Separation & Divorce

74

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

75

Fasting Together: Keeping Peace in Our Homes

76

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

77

Obstacles to a Healthy Marriage

78

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Anna and Andy Popescu

79

The Beauty of Creation

80

Fully Human Edition: Dear Fathers and Mothers

81

Memory Eternal: Living with Grief as Orthodox Christians

82

Ethics in Family Life

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

Fully Human Edition: A Man Born Blind Sees Great Possibilities

87

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Alex and Emily Petkas

88

Fully Human Edition: Asperger's and Other Superpowers

89

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

90

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

91

Childlike vs. Childish

92

A Second Chance

93

A Memorial Day Message for Families

94

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

95

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

96

Born on Pascha

97

Palm Sunday Parade

98

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Nate and Suetta Miller

99

Strength in Community

100

Fasting Ideas for Families

101

Covid's Effect on Family Systems

102

The Impact of Grief on Family Life

103

When We Believe God Is Love

104

The Parables of Jesus for Families

105

Marriage Encounter at the Altar of the Heart

106

Blended Families: Challenges & Opportunities

107

The Gift of Embracing Human Vulnerability

108

Book Review: Practicing Prayer: A Daily Workbook

109

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

110

Thank Full

111

How Weekday Liturgies Transformed Her Family

112

A Discussion on Suicide

113

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

114

Growing the Virtue of Philoxenia in Our Families and Communities

115

Sacred Moments: Church, Family, Life

116

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

117

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Anna & James Michael

118

Mental Health Resources for Families

119

Out of the Mouths of Babes You Have Perfected Praise

120

Introduction of Family Matters: Fully Human Edition

121

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

122

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

123

Metropolitan Savas' Concentric Rings of Love

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Bruce & Natalie Batson

129

The Next Conversation about Racism

130

Judging You, Judging Me

131

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Athanasia & Niko Poulos

132

Balancing Work & Family

133

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Fr. Kosmas & Anna Kallis

134

Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Evvie & Justin Tillich

135

Covid: Impact on Family Dynamics

136

Introducing Spotlight on Orthodox Families: Meet Your Hosts

137

Domestic Violence

138

Medication & Mental Health: An Orthodox Christian Perspective

139

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

140

Planning for a Successful Financial Future

141

Thanksgiving: The Bread of Life

142

The Three P's of Caregiving

143

The Importance of Encouragement

144

Grief in the Age of Covid-19

145

Isolation vs. Community Life

146

A Doctor's Marriage During Covid-19

147

A Personal Narrative on Race

148

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

149

Consensus Parenting

150

Saintly Families

151

A Story of Crime & Redemption

152

The Good Samaritan: A Children's Catechism

153

Organ Donation: Family Decisions

154

Refuge in Times of Crisis

155

Ministering to Special Needs Families

156

Lenten Fasting Ideas for Families

157

Bullying and How Families Can Respond

158

Deciding on Marital Divorce

159

Maternal Body

160

Youth Chanting Project

161

Youth Sports vs. Family Life

162

Protecting our Children

163

Adoption: Blessings & Challenges

164

Upcoming Pastoral Challenges in Marriage Conference

165

Ministering to Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Members

166

Effective Parenting

167

The Paraklesis Service

168

I Need Your Feedback!

169

Musings of a Northwest Priest

170

Don't Forget about the Clergy Family!

171

10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 1

172

10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 2

173

Managing our Tech Habits before they Manage Us

174

Dynamic Marriage

175

Mentoring our Youth & Young Adults

176

Have We Been Doing Family Ministry Wrong?

177

Having a “Great” Lent at any Stage of Life

178

Nurturing Marriage

179

Leading Our Children Through Great Lent

180

Sacred Music in our Homes

181

Screenagers: Challenge of Parenting in the Digital Age

182

Observations from a Family Attorney

183

Parenting: Two Becoming One

184

Marriage Maintenance

185

Anxiety & the Holiday Season

186

Elder Thaddeus on Family Life

187

Connecting Young Adults Through Faith & Service

188

An “Outsiders” Visit to a Monastery

189

Homeschooling our Children - Part 2

190

Homeschooling our Children - Part 1

191

The Power of Art & Literature for Children

192

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

193

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

194

Motherhood & Orthodox Theology

195

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with In-Laws in Marriage

196

Family Internet Safety

197

Building an Orthodox Marriage

198

Conflict Resolution

199

Family Camp

200

Dealing with Stress & Anxiety

201

Personhood & Dignity of Children

202

Singles in the Church

203

Families & Faith: Across the Generations

204

The Importance of Communicating with Our Youth

205

The Mystery of Marital Selection

206

Early Childhood Development

207

Special Needs Families

208

A Story of Grief & Hope

209

Teenage Depression

210

St Porphyrios and Child-rearing

211

Addictions in the Family

212

Caring for Our Aging Parents

213

Forgiveness in Marriage

214

Parenting Styles: Power or Humility?

215

Family Prayer Time: Growing in Christ with Our Kids