Today we consider the amazing story of St. Ia, an Irish Princess who wanted to preach the word of God!

In the final days of the great city Constantinople, God sent a wonderful Empress to comfort the people as they struggled through really hard times.

In this amazing story, one of the devil’s most powerful servants becomes a Christian because of the example of a teenage girl!

St. Paul didn’t start out as a follower of Christ, and he wasn’t one of the twelve Apostles — and yet, he was probably the most influential Apostle of all!

Did you know that St. Paul’s cousins were famous saints too? Intelligence and faith ran in his family! These sisters were holy unmercenary doctors, and we think you’re going to like them!

Bishop Basil had a very interesting obedience — one that you might want to consider too!

Aubree’s curious about All Saints Day, and so are we! Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about it…

Aubree’s curious about All Saints Day, and so are we! Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about it…

As Pascha comes to its conclusion with Ascension and then Pentecost, we consider how all of these feasts fit together in God’s great plan for us. God loves us and wants to be united to us — and Jesus ascending into heaven is a big part of that!

As Pascha comes to its conclusion with Ascension and then Pentecost, we consider how all of these feasts fit together in God’s great plan for us. God loves us and wants to be united to us — and Jesus ascending into heaven is a big part of that!

In this episode, Elissa and Kristina answer a special request from listener Luke to talk about none other than St. Luke of Crimea!

In this episode, Elissa and Kristina answer a special request from listener Luke to talk about none other than St. Luke of Crimea!

In this episode, we’ll meet two of St. Emmelia’s very famous and distinguished sons, and one of their friends.

In this episode, we’ll meet two of St. Emmelia’s very famous and distinguished sons, and one of their friends.

Elissa and Kristina had a request for the life of St. Emmelia — but it’s hard to talk about her without discussing the whole family! So this time, we’ll talk about Macrina, Macrina and Emmelia, but next time, we’ll talk about Gregory, Gregory and Basil!

Elissa and Kristina had a request for the life of St. Emmelia — but it’s hard to talk about her without discussing the whole family! So this time, we’ll talk about Macrina, Macrina and Emmelia, but next time, we’ll talk about Gregory, Gregory and Basil!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today! Originally released April 20, 2023

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today! Originally released April 20, 2023

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean? Originally released April 15, 2021

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean? Originally released April 15, 2021

Kristina and Elissa received another special request: this week, we will be learning the story of St. Dorothy of Kashin, who lived in the ruins!

Kristina and Elissa received another special request: this week, we will be learning the story of St. Dorothy of Kashin, who lived in the ruins!

On Sunday we commemorate St. Mary of Egypt, whose life was not always saintly. That’s why she is such a favorite in the Church, actually—she is a wonderful example of how we can turn our lives around when we truly repent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily. Originally released April 7, 2022

On Sunday we commemorate St. Mary of Egypt, whose life was not always saintly. That’s why she is such a favorite in the Church, actually—she is a wonderful example of how we can turn our lives around when we truly repent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily. Originally released April 7, 2022

In this episode, we’ll get to know St. Ignatius the God-bearer — for Ephrem’s brother!

In this episode, we’ll get to know St. Ignatius the God-bearer — for Ephrem’s brother!

In this third episode on St. Ephraim, Elissa and Kristina look at some interesting things he said about where we can find God.

In this third episode on St. Ephraim, Elissa and Kristina look at some interesting things he said about where we can find God.

As we begin Great Lent, let’s think about what the words we’re praying in the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim really mean, and why we’re praying them!

As we begin Great Lent, let’s think about what the words we’re praying in the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim really mean, and why we’re praying them!

One of our listeners requested an episode on his name saint, the very wonderful St. Ephraim the Syrian, and we were so happy to oblige!

One of our listeners requested an episode on his name saint, the very wonderful St. Ephraim the Syrian, and we were so happy to oblige!

We have another episode based on a listener request! Join us as we talk about the wonderful Prophet Micah.

We have another episode based on a listener request! Join us as we talk about the wonderful Prophet Micah.

We have a special listener request from Leia, so we are talking about the life of St. Prisca today

We have a special listener request from Leia, so we are talking about the life of St. Prisca today

This week, Kristina and Elissa are taking requests! Elizabeth wants to know about St. Ita of Ireland, so this episode covers the story of this wonderworking Saint’s life.

This week, Kristina and Elissa are taking requests! Elizabeth wants to know about St. Ita of Ireland, so this episode covers the story of this wonderworking Saint’s life.

In this final episode of the series on Orthodox prayers, Kristina and Elissa take a look at how the Church teaches us to lay down our cares and settle in for the night.

In this final episode of the series on Orthodox prayers, Kristina and Elissa take a look at how the Church teaches us to lay down our cares and settle in for the night.

In this final episode of the series on Orthodox prayers, Kristina and Elissa take a look at how the Church teaches us to lay down our cares and settle in for the night.

Kristina and Elissa begin the new year with a prayer for the new day!

Kristina and Elissa begin the new year with a prayer for the new day!

Kristina and Elissa begin the new year with a prayer for the new day!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

In this episode, Elissa and Kristina look at how St. Romanos tells the whole story of Christ’s birth, in just a few short sentences!

In this episode, Elissa and Kristina look at how St. Romanos tells the whole story of Christ’s birth, in just a few short sentences!

In this episode, Elissa and Kristina look at how St. Romanos tells the whole story of Christ’s birth, in just a few short sentences!

Kristina and Elissa take a deeper look at one of our most beloved prayers — Psalm 22/23 — and ask what experiences might have inspired David to write this.

Kristina and Elissa take a deeper look at one of our most beloved prayers — Psalm 22/23 — and ask what experiences might have inspired David to write this.

Kristina and Elissa take a deeper look at one of our most beloved prayers — Psalm 22/23 — and ask what experiences might have inspired David to write this.

In honor of Thanksgiving, Kristina and Elissa are thinking about giving thanks — and about why the word for Holy Communion or Eucharist means “Thanksgiving”!

In honor of Thanksgiving, Kristina and Elissa are thinking about giving thanks — and about why the word for Holy Communion or Eucharist means “Thanksgiving”!

In honor of Thanksgiving, Kristina and Elissa are thinking about giving thanks — and about why the word for Holy Communion or Eucharist means “Thanksgiving”!

In honor of Thanksgiving, Kristina and Elissa are thinking about giving thanks — and about why the word for Holy Communion or Eucharist means “Thanksgiving”!

In this episode, Kristina and Elissa explore how mighty this tiny prayer can be.

In this episode, Kristina and Elissa explore how mighty this tiny prayer can be.

In this episode, Kristina and Elissa explore how mighty this tiny prayer can be.

As we begin a new series on the common prayers we say all the time, we begin with a really big one: The Lord’s Prayer!

As we begin a new series on the common prayers we say all the time, we begin with a really big one: The Lord’s Prayer!

As we begin a new series on the common prayers we say all the time, we begin with a really big one: The Lord’s Prayer!

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the “O All Holy Trinity” and the various lovely things it teaches!

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the “O All Holy Trinity” and the various lovely things it teaches!

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the “O All Holy Trinity” and the various lovely things it teaches!

You've probably prayed this prayer many times - but do you know who it is referring to? Who exactly is Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal?

As Kristina and Elissa explore the prayers we pray every day, they explore why we open with this prayer to the Holy Spirit.

As Kristina and Elissa explore the prayers we pray every day, they explore why we open with this prayer to the Holy Spirit.

As Kristina and Elissa explore the prayers we pray every day, they explore why we open with this prayer to the Holy Spirit.

We have another listener request: King David! He is one of our favorite Saints, and you’re about to find out why.

We have another listener request: King David! He is one of our favorite Saints, and you’re about to find out why.

We have another listener request: King David! He is one of our favorite Saints, and you’re about to find out why.

You asked, and we answered! We had a speakpipe request for an episode on the wonderful modern Saint, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, so we’ve put together her story to help you get to know her!

You asked, and we answered! We had a speakpipe request for an episode on the wonderful modern Saint, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, so we’ve put together her story to help you get to know her!

You asked, and we answered! We had a speakpipe request for an episode on the wonderful modern Saint, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, so we’ve put together her story to help you get to know her!

Another listener-requested episode! Elissa and Kristina will help you get to know St. Xenia, whose very unusual story is unforgettable and beautiful!

Another listener-requested episode! Elissa and Kristina will help you get to know St. Xenia, whose very unusual story is unforgettable and beautiful!

Another listener-requested episode! Elissa and Kristina will help you get to know St. Xenia, whose very unusual story is unforgettable and beautiful!

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

St. Paul said that St. Phoebe helped him a lot – we’ll find out how!

St. Paul said that St. Phoebe helped him a lot – we’ll find out how!

St. Paul said that St. Phoebe helped him a lot – we’ll find out how!

Catherine in Aurora, Colorado, requested an episode on her patron saint, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and we were so happy to learn more about her, and to share her story with you!

Catherine in Aurora, Colorado, requested an episode on her patron saint, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and we were so happy to learn more about her, and to share her story with you!

Catherine in Aurora, Colorado, requested an episode on her patron saint, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and we were so happy to learn more about her, and to share her story with you!

A young woman with her whole life ahead of her is suddenly paralyzed. What amazing wonders can God accomplish with her now?

A young woman with her whole life ahead of her is suddenly paralyzed. What amazing wonders can God accomplish with her now?

A young woman with her whole life ahead of her is suddenly paralyzed. What amazing wonders can God accomplish with her now?

This tale of two disciples shows us how important it is the do the right thing AFTER you’ve done the wrong thing.

This tale of two disciples shows us how important it is the do the right thing AFTER you’ve done the wrong thing.

This tale of two disciples shows us how important it is the do the right thing AFTER you’ve done the wrong thing.

St. George is a very famous Saint – a wonderworker and martyr! But did he really kill a dragon?

St. George is a very famous Saint – a wonderworker and martyr! But did he really kill a dragon?

St. George is a very famous Saint – a wonderworker and martyr! But did he really kill a dragon?

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Today, we look at the story of Pascha, from Christ's entry into Jerusalem through His resurrection.

Today, we look at the story of Pascha, from Christ's entry into Jerusalem through His resurrection.

Today, we look at the story of Pascha, from Christ's entry into Jerusalem through His resurrection.

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by telling us that living our lives is like building a house, and we should think carefully about where we build it!

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by telling us that living our lives is like building a house, and we should think carefully about where we build it!

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by telling us that living our lives is like building a house, and we should think carefully about where we build it!

Jesus warns us to beware of false prophets who pretend to be His followers – they’re really not following Him at all! How will we know?

Jesus warns us to beware of false prophets who pretend to be His followers – they’re really not following Him at all! How will we know?

Jesus warns us to beware of false prophets who pretend to be His followers – they’re really not following Him at all! How will we know?

Jesus tells us to enter the Kingdom through a tight, narrow gate. What does He mean by that?

Jesus tells us to enter the Kingdom through a tight, narrow gate. What does He mean by that?

Jesus tells us to enter the Kingdom through a tight, narrow gate. What does He mean by that?

Jesus gives us the Golden Rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Jesus gives us the Golden Rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Jesus gives us the Golden Rule – do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Jesus explains that our Father in heaven will give His children what is good for them, and not what is bad for them.

Jesus explains that our Father in heaven will give His children what is good for them, and not what is bad for them.

Jesus explains that our Father in heaven will give His children what is good for them, and not what is bad for them.

Christ tells us not to cast pearls before swine… why would we do that, and what does He really mean?

Christ tells us not to cast pearls before swine… why would we do that, and what does He really mean?

Christ tells us not to cast pearls before swine… why would we do that, and what does He really mean?

Christ tells us, “Judge not lest ye be judged!” What would it mean for us to judge other people, and why shouldn’t we do it?

Christ tells us, “Judge not lest ye be judged!” What would it mean for us to judge other people, and why shouldn’t we do it?

Christ tells us, “Judge not lest ye be judged!” What would it mean for us to judge other people, and why shouldn’t we do it?

Jesus asks us to truly trust in God, but can we? What can we learn from the flowers?

Jesus asks us to truly trust in God, but can we? What can we learn from the flowers?

Jesus asks us to truly trust in God, but can we? What can we learn from the flowers?

It’s just not possible to focus on two things, or to obey two masters – you’ll have to choose!

It’s just not possible to focus on two things, or to obey two masters – you’ll have to choose!

It’s just not possible to focus on two things, or to obey two masters – you’ll have to choose!

How do we feel about Lent coming up? Are you smiling with joy?

How do we feel about Lent coming up? Are you smiling with joy?

How do we feel about Lent coming up? Are you smiling with joy?

Jesus teaches us how to pray, even giving us the specific words to use.

Jesus teaches us how to pray, even giving us the specific words to use.

Jesus teaches us how to pray, even giving us the specific words to use.

Jesus teaches us that when we do charitable works, our left hand shouldn’t know what our right hand is doing. Why does He want us to keep our generosity a secret (even from ourselves)? Find resources and leave us a message at tending-the-garden.com/podcast.

Jesus teaches us that when we do charitable works, our left hand shouldn’t know what our right hand is doing. Why does He want us to keep our generosity a secret (even from ourselves)? Find resources and leave us a message at tending-the-garden.com/podcast.

Jesus teaches us that when we do charitable works, our left hand shouldn’t know what our right hand is doing. Why does He want us to keep our generosity a secret (even from ourselves)? Find resources and leave us a message at tending-the-garden.com/podcast.

Jesus says that if we wish to be perfect like the Father is perfect, we are going to have to love our enemies. How do we do that?

Jesus says that if we wish to be perfect like the Father is perfect, we are going to have to love our enemies. How do we do that?

Jesus says that if we wish to be perfect like the Father is perfect, we are going to have to love our enemies. How do we do that?

Elissa and Kristina discuss the Feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

Elissa and Kristina discuss the Feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

Elissa and Kristina discuss the Feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

As we work our way through the Sermon on the Mount, we learn that if someone slaps our cheek, we are supposed to turn and offer the other cheek. Why?

As we work our way through the Sermon on the Mount, we learn that if someone slaps our cheek, we are supposed to turn and offer the other cheek. Why?

As we work our way through the Sermon on the Mount, we learn that if someone slaps our cheek, we are supposed to turn and offer the other cheek. Why?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us to let our Yes be Yes and our No be No. What does that mean?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us to let our Yes be Yes and our No be No. What does that mean?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us to let our Yes be Yes and our No be No. What does that mean?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus suggests that there might be times when we should pluck out our eyes. Why would He say that?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus suggests that there might be times when we should pluck out our eyes. Why would He say that?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus suggests that there might be times when we should pluck out our eyes. Why would He say that?

You have heard it said that You Shall Not Murder anyone, but what about just really wanting to murder them? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

You have heard it said that You Shall Not Murder anyone, but what about just really wanting to murder them? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus is as bad as murder and worse than being angry? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this upcoming Nativity Fast?

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this upcoming Nativity Fast?

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this upcoming Nativity Fast?

What did Jesus mean when He said that He didn't come to destroy the Law, but to fulfill it? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that He didn't come to destroy the Law, but to fulfill it? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the light of the world? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the light of the world? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the light of the world? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the salt of the earth? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the salt of the earth? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the salt of the earth? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the ninth and final Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the ninth and final Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the ninth and final Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the eighth Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the eighth Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the eighth Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the seventh of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the seventh of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the seventh of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the sixth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the sixth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the sixth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fifth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fifth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fifth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fourth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the third of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger begin a series of meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the first of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger begin a series of meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the first of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the second of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the second of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the third of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the third of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fourth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fourth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the second of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger begin a series of meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the first of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they kick off this season of Tending the Garden of Our Hearts with a series about Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Premieres September 1.

Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they kick off this season of Tending the Garden of Our Hearts with a series about Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Premieres September 1.

Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they kick off this season of Tending the Garden of Our Hearts with a series about Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Premieres September 1.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the selection of a new 12th Apostle, and the lives of the Twelve after the Ascension.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the selection of a new 12th Apostle, and the lives of the Twelve after the Ascension.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the selection of a new 12th Apostle, and the lives of the Twelve after the Ascension.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.

Christ is risen! Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Christ is risen! Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Christ is risen! Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Christ is risen! For the Sunday of the Paralytic, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis discuss the time when Jesus healed a paralytic at Bethesda, saying, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."

Christ is risen! For the Sunday of the Paralytic, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis discuss the time when Jesus healed a paralytic at Bethesda, saying, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."

Christ is risen! For the Sunday of the Paralytic, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis discuss the time when Jesus healed a paralytic at Bethesda, saying, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the forty-day Paschal season, and consider all the important things we've learned from "Doubting" St. Thomas!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the forty-day Paschal season, and consider all the important things we've learned from "Doubting" St. Thomas!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the forty-day Paschal season, and consider all the important things we've learned from "Doubting" St. Thomas!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger share about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from the book Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families, available at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families.

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger share about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from the book Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families, available at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families.

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger share about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from the book Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families, available at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger talk about Palm Sunday, considering what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection, and why the people honored Christ at his entry into Jerusalem. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger talk about Palm Sunday, considering what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection, and why the people honored Christ at his entry into Jerusalem. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger talk about Palm Sunday, considering what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection, and why the people honored Christ at his entry into Jerusalem. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

On Sunday we commemorate St. Mary of Egypt, whose life was not always saintly. That’s why she is such a favorite in the Church, actually—she is a wonderful example of how we can turn our lives around when we truly repent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

On Sunday we commemorate St. Mary of Egypt, whose life was not always saintly. That’s why she is such a favorite in the Church, actually—she is a wonderful example of how we can turn our lives around when we truly repent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

On Sunday we commemorate St. Mary of Egypt, whose life was not always saintly. That’s why she is such a favorite in the Church, actually—she is a wonderful example of how we can turn our lives around when we truly repent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This coming Sunday is the Sunday of St. John Climacus. Climacus is not his name—it’s a word that means “ladder.” Saint John wrote a book called The Ladder of Divine Ascent, so we call him St. John Climacus, or St. John of the Ladder. In this episode we learn more about his life and the book he wrote. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This coming Sunday is the Sunday of St. John Climacus. Climacus is not his name—it’s a word that means “ladder.” Saint John wrote a book called The Ladder of Divine Ascent, so we call him St. John Climacus, or St. John of the Ladder. In this episode we learn more about his life and the book he wrote. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This coming Sunday is the Sunday of St. John Climacus. Climacus is not his name—it’s a word that means “ladder.” Saint John wrote a book called The Ladder of Divine Ascent, so we call him St. John Climacus, or St. John of the Ladder. In this episode we learn more about his life and the book he wrote. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This week begins with the Sunday of the Holy Cross. We will hear the story of how the holy Cross of Christ was found by St. Helena, as well as what happened and how the people reacted when it was found. We will also talk about why the Sunday of the Holy Cross is celebrated right in the middle of Great Lent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This week begins with the Sunday of the Holy Cross. We will hear the story of how the holy Cross of Christ was found by St. Helena, as well as what happened and how the people reacted when it was found. We will also talk about why the Sunday of the Holy Cross is celebrated right in the middle of Great Lent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This week begins with the Sunday of the Holy Cross. We will hear the story of how the holy Cross of Christ was found by St. Helena, as well as what happened and how the people reacted when it was found. We will also talk about why the Sunday of the Holy Cross is celebrated right in the middle of Great Lent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

On the second Sunday of Lent, we commemorate St. Gregory Palamas. In this episode, we will learn about his life and his devotion to prayer. What is “the Prayer of the Heart”? Who was Barlaam, and how does his interaction with St. Gregory Palamas make this Sunday sometimes considered “the Sunday of Orthodoxy, part two"? Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

On the second Sunday of Lent, we commemorate St. Gregory Palamas. In this episode, we will learn about his life and his devotion to prayer. What is “the Prayer of the Heart”? Who was Barlaam, and how does his interaction with St. Gregory Palamas make this Sunday sometimes considered “the Sunday of Orthodoxy, part two"? Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

On the second Sunday of Lent, we commemorate St. Gregory Palamas. In this episode, we will learn about his life and his devotion to prayer. What is “the Prayer of the Heart”? Who was Barlaam, and how does his interaction with St. Gregory Palamas make this Sunday sometimes considered “the Sunday of Orthodoxy, part two"? Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

Find out why, on the first Sunday of Great Lent, Orthodox people all over the world carry icons in processions and loudly declare: "This is the Faith of the Apostles, this is the Faith of the Fathers, this is the Faith of the Orthodox, this is the Faith which has established the universe." Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

Find out why, on the first Sunday of Great Lent, Orthodox people all over the world carry icons in processions and loudly declare: "This is the Faith of the Apostles, this is the Faith of the Fathers, this is the Faith of the Orthodox, this is the Faith which has established the universe." Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

Find out why, on the first Sunday of Great Lent, Orthodox people all over the world carry icons in processions and loudly declare: "This is the Faith of the Apostles, this is the Faith of the Fathers, this is the Faith of the Orthodox, this is the Faith which has established the universe." Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

We begin Great Lent by asking for forgiveness and by forgiving one another. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

We begin Great Lent by asking for forgiveness and by forgiving one another. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

We begin Great Lent by asking for forgiveness and by forgiving one another. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgment (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgment (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgment (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Which of these men went home justified, and what does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Which of these men went home justified, and what does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Which of these men went home justified, and what does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

St. Paisios is a very recent Saint, and very popular! We're talking about his life and his wisdom. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

St. Paisios is a very recent Saint, and very popular! We're talking about his life and his wisdom. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

St. Paisios is a very recent Saint, and very popular! We're talking about his life and his wisdom. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

How does a person become a Saint? We'll get to know Matushka Olga of blessed memory, and hear why it's possible that she'll someday be called Saint Olga! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

How does a person become a Saint? We'll get to know Matushka Olga of blessed memory, and hear why it's possible that she'll someday be called Saint Olga! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

How does a person become a Saint? We'll get to know Matushka Olga of blessed memory, and hear why it's possible that she'll someday be called Saint Olga! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

Many years ago a lonely shepherd found an icon of the Holy Theotokos in a myrtle tree, which began a long string of miracles! Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they tell some wonderful stories about this beautiful, miracle-working icon. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

Many years ago a lonely shepherd found an icon of the Holy Theotokos in a myrtle tree, which began a long string of miracles! Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they tell some wonderful stories about this beautiful, miracle-working icon. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

Many years ago a lonely shepherd found an icon of the Holy Theotokos in a myrtle tree, which began a long string of miracles! Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they tell some wonderful stories about this beautiful, miracle-working icon. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

In this season of house blessings, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller,

In this season of house blessings, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller,

In this season of house blessings, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller,

On the Feast of Theophany, we consider how Christ reveals Himself to us.

On the Feast of Theophany, we consider how Christ reveals Himself to us.

On the Feast of Theophany, we consider how Christ reveals Himself to us.

As we approach the feast of St. Basil the Great, we revisit an episode from our Lenten series which became the book, Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Family Meditations for Great Lent, available at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families.

As we approach the feast of St. Basil the Great, we revisit an episode from our Lenten series which became the book, Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Family Meditations for Great Lent, available at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families.

As we approach the feast of St. Basil the Great, we revisit an episode from our Lenten series which became the book, Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Family Meditations for Great Lent, available at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families.

As the feast of the Nativity approaches, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis look at the icon of the feast, with all of its fascinating details. You'll find a page with the icons they discuss and more links at tending-the-garden.com/nativityicon.

As the feast of the Nativity approaches, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis look at the icon of the feast, with all of its fascinating details. You'll find a page with the icons they discuss and more links at tending-the-garden.com/nativityicon.

As the feast of the Nativity approaches, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis look at the icon of the feast, with all of its fascinating details. You'll find a page with the icons they discuss and more links at tending-the-garden.com/nativityicon.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In the concluding episode to this short series, we'll explore the final lines of the Creed, about the Kingdom to come.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In the concluding episode to this short series, we'll explore the final lines of the Creed, about the Kingdom to come.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In the concluding episode to this short series, we'll explore the final lines of the Creed, about the Kingdom to come.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part six looks at the part of the Creed about the Holy Church!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part six looks at the part of the Creed about the Holy Church!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part six looks at the part of the Creed about the Holy Church!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part five looks at the part of the Creed about the Holy Spirit!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part five looks at the part of the Creed about the Holy Spirit!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part five looks at the part of the Creed about the Holy Spirit!

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take some time to think about Thanksgiving. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

As Thanksgiving nears, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger think about thanking God for all the things -- the good and the bad!

As Thanksgiving nears, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger think about thanking God for all the things -- the good and the bad!

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take some time to think about Thanksgiving. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take some time to think about Thanksgiving. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

As Thanksgiving nears, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger think about thanking God for all the things -- the good and the bad!

As Thanksgiving nears, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger think about thanking God for all the things -- the good and the bad!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part four looks at Christ's Ascension and the Kingdom to Come!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part four looks at Christ's Ascension and the Kingdom to Come!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part four looks at Christ's Ascension and the Kingdom to Come!

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part three looks at what the Son of God came to do for us.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part three looks at what the Son of God came to do for us.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part three looks at what the Son of God came to do for us.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part two discusses how the Creed answers Arianism, and what it says about the nature and origin of Christ.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part two discusses how the Creed answers Arianism, and what it says about the nature and origin of Christ.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part two discusses how the Creed answers Arianism, and what it says about the nature and origin of Christ.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part one discusses what the Creed tells us about God the Father.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part one discusses what the Creed tells us about God the Father.

The very essence of our Orthodox faith is expressed in the Creed. In this short series, we'll explore the Creed in depth. Part one discusses what the Creed tells us about God the Father.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Genevieve of Paris! You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Genevieve of Paris! You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Genevieve of Paris! You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina and Elissa are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Kieran of Clonmacnoise You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina and Elissa are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Kieran of Clonmacnoise You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina and Elissa are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Kieran of Clonmacnoise You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Juliana of Lazarevo. You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Juliana of Lazarevo. You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints, so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Juliana of Lazarevo. You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints (available at store.ancientfaith.com/101-orthodox-saints), so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Joseph of Arimathea. You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints (available at store.ancientfaith.com/101-orthodox-saints), so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Joseph of Arimathea. You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis are excited about Ancient Faith's new 101 Orthodox Saints (available at store.ancientfaith.com/101-orthodox-saints), so they're featuring a few entries from the book! This week, we'll get to know St. Joseph of Arimathea. You'll find a printable to go along with this episode at tending-the-garden.com/101saints.

Just in time for their feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of this righteous couple and the birth of their son, St. John the Forerunner.

This week, we look to St. Sophia and her daughters as our example of faith, hope, love and strength in adversity.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the tales of Daniel and the three holy youths in Babylon.

In this episode, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at struggle. What do the saints tell us about struggle? And why is it so important to our life?

In this episode, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at struggle. What do the saints tell us about struggle? And why is it so important to our life?

In this episode, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at struggle. What do the saints tell us about struggle? And why is it so important to our life?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!

As we begin the Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take some time to consider how stillness allows us to hear God's still small voice, and how practicing stillness might become a part of our fast.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell the life story of the very beloved Serbian Saint, St. Sava who was born into the life of a prince, but had other ideas....

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich share some favorite Scripture verses and quotes to help us shake off our wintry (or summer) blues.

What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.

lissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?

Let's play a game to show off everything we learned on Our Journey through the Parables! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool Game show music credit: Happy Happy Game Show Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

Let's play a game to show off everything we learned on Our Journey through the Parables! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool Game show music credit: Happy Happy Game Show Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

Let's play a game to show off everything we learned on Our Journey through the Parables! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool Game show music credit: Happy Happy Game Show Music: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger wrap up our Journey through the Parables with a conversation summarizing what we've learned together. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss The Parable of the Two Debtors, from Luke 7: 36-50. What is Jesus trying to teach us about forgiveness? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

Just in time for their feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of this righteous couple and the birth of their son, St. John the Forerunner.

Just in time for their feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of this righteous couple and the birth of their son, St. John the Forerunner.

This week, we look to St. Sophia and her daughters as our example of faith, hope, love and strength in adversity.

This week, we look to St. Sophia and her daughters as our example of faith, hope, love and strength in adversity.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the tales of Daniel and the three holy youths in Babylon.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the tales of Daniel and the three holy youths in Babylon.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!

As we begin the Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

As we begin the Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich share some favorite Scripture verses and quotes to help us shake off our wintry (or summer) blues.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich share some favorite Scripture verses and quotes to help us shake off our wintry (or summer) blues.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take some time to consider how stillness allows us to hear God's still small voice, and how practicing stillness might become a part of our fast.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take some time to consider how stillness allows us to hear God's still small voice, and how practicing stillness might become a part of our fast.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell the life story of the very beloved Serbian Saint, St. Sava who was born into the life of a prince, but had other ideas....

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell the life story of the very beloved Serbian Saint, St. Sava who was born into the life of a prince, but had other ideas....

What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.

What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.

lissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

lissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?

Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the ways in which Christ takes care of His flock, as we read the Parable of the Good Shepherd. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger wrap up our Journey through the Parables with a conversation summarizing what we've learned together. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger wrap up our Journey through the Parables with a conversation summarizing what we've learned together. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss The Parable of the Two Debtors, from Luke 7: 36-50. What is Jesus trying to teach us about forgiveness? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss The Parable of the Two Debtors, from Luke 7: 36-50. What is Jesus trying to teach us about forgiveness? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the ways in which Christ takes care of His flock, as we read the Parable of the Good Shepherd. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the ways in which Christ takes care of His flock, as we read the Parable of the Good Shepherd. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina and Elissa read the Parable of the Good Supper, exploring the feast God has prepared for us, whether or not we come, and what we will be wearing! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Kristina and Elissa read the Parable of the Good Supper, exploring the feast God has prepared for us, whether or not we come, and what we will be wearing! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Kristina and Elissa read the Parable of the Good Supper, exploring the feast God has prepared for us, whether or not we come, and what we will be wearing! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read the Parable of the Two Sons. Which is better? Saying you won't go to work but then going anyway, or saying you will work but not showing up? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read the Parable of the Two Sons. Which is better? Saying you won't go to work but then going anyway, or saying you will work but not showing up? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read the Parable of the Two Sons. Which is better? Saying you won't go to work but then going anyway, or saying you will work but not showing up? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the Parable of the Good Samaritan. There are many ways to react when a person is struggling -- how can we react as Christ wishes? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the Parable of the Good Samaritan. There are many ways to react when a person is struggling -- how can we react as Christ wishes? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the Parable of the Good Samaritan. There are many ways to react when a person is struggling -- how can we react as Christ wishes? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Parable of the Servants Waiting for their Lord. We'll be thinking about the Second Coming, and about how important it is for Church leaders to do a good job of watching over Jesus' house. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Parable of the Servants Waiting for their Lord. We'll be thinking about the Second Coming, and about how important it is for Church leaders to do a good job of watching over Jesus' house. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Parable of the Servants Waiting for their Lord. We'll be thinking about the Second Coming, and about how important it is for Church leaders to do a good job of watching over Jesus' house. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a little side trip from the parables as we begin Great Lent. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a little side trip from the parables as we begin Great Lent. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a little side trip from the parables as we begin Great Lent. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgement (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgement (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgement (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Which of these men went home justified, and what does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Which of these men went home justified, and what does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Which of these men went home justified, and what does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

The Triodion period begins soon! As Zacchaeus Sunday approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the story of this small man whose encounter with Jesus changed his life. Are we ready to change our lives? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

The Triodion period begins soon! As Zacchaeus Sunday approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the story of this small man whose encounter with Jesus changed his life. Are we ready to change our lives? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

The Triodion period begins soon! As Zacchaeus Sunday approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the story of this small man whose encounter with Jesus changed his life. Are we ready to change our lives? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Rich Fool, and ask how we can avoid being fools ourselves! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Rich Fool, and ask how we can avoid being fools ourselves! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Rich Fool, and ask how we can avoid being fools ourselves! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the very rich man who just kept stepping over poor Lazarus, as he lay suffering at his gate. Is it that God wants to help the poor, or that He's actually using the poor to help the rich? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the very rich man who just kept stepping over poor Lazarus, as he lay suffering at his gate. Is it that God wants to help the poor, or that He's actually using the poor to help the rich? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the very rich man who just kept stepping over poor Lazarus, as he lay suffering at his gate. Is it that God wants to help the poor, or that He's actually using the poor to help the rich? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about how one goes about building a tower or preparing for war. Are you prepared? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about how one goes about building a tower or preparing for war. Are you prepared? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about how one goes about building a tower or preparing for war. Are you prepared? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the unjust steward. It's bad to be unrighteous, right? Does God always want you to be honest and exact -- or would He rather see some mercy? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the unjust steward. It's bad to be unrighteous, right? Does God always want you to be honest and exact -- or would He rather see some mercy? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the unjust steward. It's bad to be unrighteous, right? Does God always want you to be honest and exact -- or would He rather see some mercy? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich ask what we can learn from this tenacious widow. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich ask what we can learn from this tenacious widow. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich ask what we can learn from this tenacious widow. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the upcoming feast of the Nativity. What have we learned from the parables we've been studying that might give us a new insight into this great feast? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the upcoming feast of the Nativity. What have we learned from the parables we've been studying that might give us a new insight into this great feast? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the upcoming feast of the Nativity. What have we learned from the parables we've been studying that might give us a new insight into this great feast? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin. How interested is God in bringing you home? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin. How interested is God in bringing you home? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin. How interested is God in bringing you home? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Wicked Husbandsmen who refused to pay their rent, and attacked their landlord's representatives. What does that have to do with us? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Wicked Husbandsmen who refused to pay their rent, and attacked their landlord's representatives. What does that have to do with us? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Wicked Husbandsmen who refused to pay their rent, and attacked their landlord's representatives. What does that have to do with us? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

As Thanksgiving comes near, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this Nativity Fast?

As Thanksgiving comes near, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this Nativity Fast?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger slow the Journey through the Parables down a bit to think about Thanksgiving. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger slow the Journey through the Parables down a bit to think about Thanksgiving. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger slow the Journey through the Parables down a bit to think about Thanksgiving. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the parable of the talents. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the parable of the talents. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the parable of the talents. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa and Kristina take a look at the Ten Virgins, and why five of them could not just give the others some oil! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa and Kristina take a look at the Ten Virgins, and why five of them could not just give the others some oil! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa and Kristina take a look at the Ten Virgins, and why five of them could not just give the others some oil! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the parable of the marriage feast, and how God calls all of us into a wonderful banquet, even if He has to go find us in the highways and the hedges! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the parable of the marriage feast, and how God calls all of us into a wonderful banquet, even if He has to go find us in the highways and the hedges! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the parable of the marriage feast, and how God calls all of us into a wonderful banquet, even if He has to go find us in the highways and the hedges! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the what Jesus means when He says, "The last will be first and the first will be last." You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the what Jesus means when He says, "The last will be first and the first will be last." You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the what Jesus means when He says, "The last will be first and the first will be last." You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the unmerciful servant and the lesson he learned about how only a forgiving heart can receive forgiveness. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the unmerciful servant and the lesson he learned about how only a forgiving heart can receive forgiveness. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the unmerciful servant and the lesson he learned about how only a forgiving heart can receive forgiveness. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore three short parables. What is Jesus saying about how we enter into the Kingdom, and how we can stay there? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore three short parables. What is Jesus saying about how we enter into the Kingdom, and how we can stay there? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore three short parables. What is Jesus saying about how we enter into the Kingdom, and how we can stay there? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

In this episode, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at struggle. What do the saints tell us about struggle? And why is it so important to our life?

In this episode, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at struggle. What do the saints tell us about struggle? And why is it so important to our life?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the meaning behind Christ's parable of the leaven which completely and permanently transformed three measures of meal. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the meaning behind Christ's parable of the leaven which completely and permanently transformed three measures of meal. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the meaning behind Christ's parable of the leaven which completely and permanently transformed three measures of meal. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the multi-layered meaning behind this simple, one-sentence parable! How is the Kingdom of God like a mustard seed? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the multi-layered meaning behind this simple, one-sentence parable! How is the Kingdom of God like a mustard seed? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the multi-layered meaning behind this simple, one-sentence parable! How is the Kingdom of God like a mustard seed? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the big question of why bad things happen in this world through a look at the simple and understandable Parable of the Wheat and the Tares! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the big question of why bad things happen in this world through a look at the simple and understandable Parable of the Wheat and the Tares! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the big question of why bad things happen in this world through a look at the simple and understandable Parable of the Wheat and the Tares! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich begin this unit on the Parables of Christ with a consideration of what parables are, and a look at the Parable of the Sower! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at www.tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich begin this unit on the Parables of Christ with a consideration of what parables are, and a look at the Parable of the Sower! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at www.tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich begin this unit on the Parables of Christ with a consideration of what parables are, and a look at the Parable of the Sower! You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at www.tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool

Just in time for their feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of this righteous couple and the birth of their son, St. John the Forerunner.

As the Church prepares to begin a new liturgical year, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger lead families in consideration of what that means for their own faith lives, and how we might address the good and bad habits in our lives.

As the Church prepares to begin a new liturgical year, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger lead families in consideration of what that means for their own faith lives, and how we might address the good and bad habits in our lives.

Just in time for their feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of this righteous couple and the birth of their son, St. John the Forerunner.

Just in time for his feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the life of the Prophet Samuel, whose prayerfulness and obedience are a great example for all of us!

In the final part of their Dormition series on the Life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the details of her passing from earthly life. Check the Tending the Garden website at tending-the-garden.com for a printable on the life of the Holy Theotokos and other useful resources!

In part two of their Dormition Fast series on the life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the role of the Theotokos during the years of her Son's public ministry, and look at what she did and where she went after He ascended to heaven.

As we prepare for the upcoming Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

In this episode, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at struggle. What do the saints tell us about struggle? And why is it so important to our life?

Just in time for his feast day, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the life of the Prophet Samuel, whose prayerfulness and obedience are a great example for all of us!

In the final part of their Dormition series on the Life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the details of her passing from earthly life. Check the Tending the Garden website at tending-the-garden.com for a printable on the life of the Holy Theotokos and other useful resources!

In part two of their Dormition Fast series on the life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the role of the Theotokos during the years of her Son's public ministry, and look at what she did and where she went after He ascended to heaven.

As we prepare for the upcoming Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?

Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?

Why are we tending the garden of our hearts? What do the Saints tell us, and how can this idea help us in our own spiritual lives?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the lives of two saints who share the same name, and the different ways in which God spoke to them.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the lives of two saints who share the same name, and the different ways in which God spoke to them.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.

What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.

Join Elissa Bjelectich and Kristina Wenger as we learn that even children can become Saints!

Orthodox tradition has lots of wonderful little stories of conversations our desert monks might have with each other or with villagers or visitors. There's always something to learn! Join Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger to hear a little story about the time when God sent St. Anthony the Great to learn from a cobbler!

Join Elissa Bjelectich and Kristina Wenger as we learn that even children can become Saints!

Join Elissa Bjelectich and Kristina Wenger as we learn that even children can become Saints!

Orthodox tradition has lots of wonderful little stories of conversations our desert monks might have with each other or with villagers or visitors. There's always something to learn! Join Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger to hear a little story about the time when God sent St. Anthony the Great to learn from a cobbler!

Orthodox tradition has lots of wonderful little stories of conversations our desert monks might have with each other or with villagers or visitors. There's always something to learn! Join Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger to hear a little story about the time when God sent St. Anthony the Great to learn from a cobbler!

In this final Virtual Sunday School edition, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful feast of Pentecost!

In this final Virtual Sunday School edition, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful feast of Pentecost!

In this final Virtual Sunday School edition, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful feast of Pentecost!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the selection of a new 12th Apostle, and the lives of the twelve after the Ascension.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the selection of a new 12th Apostle, and the lives of the twelve after the Ascension.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the selection of a new 12th Apostle, and the lives of the twelve after the Ascension.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.

Christ is risen! Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Christ is risen! Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Christ is risen! Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Christ is risen! For the Sunday of the Paralytic, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the time when Jesus healed a paralytic at Bethesda, saying, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."

Christ is risen! For the Sunday of the Paralytic, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the time when Jesus healed a paralytic at Bethesda, saying, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."

Christ is risen! For the Sunday of the Paralytic, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the time when Jesus healed a paralytic at Bethesda, saying, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the forty-day Paschal season, and consider all the important things we've learned from "Doubting" St. Thomas!

Christ is risen! Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the forty-day Paschal season, and consider all the important things we've learned from "Doubting" St. Thomas!

Christ is risen! Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the forty-day Paschal season, and consider all the important things we've learned from "Doubting" St. Thomas!

As we celebrate Holy Week and Pascha at home, we look at the story of Pascha, from Christ's entry into Jerusalem through His resurrection. There's also a video version of this episode at tending-the-garden.com as part of our Virtual Sunday School!

As we celebrate Holy Week and Pascha at home, we look at the story of Pascha, from Christ's entry into Jerusalem through His resurrection. There's also a video version of this episode at tending-the-garden.com as part of our Virtual Sunday School!

As we celebrate Holy Week and Pascha at home, we look at the story of Pascha, from Christ's entry into Jerusalem through His resurrection. There's also a video version of this episode at tending-the-garden.com as part of our Virtual Sunday School!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday, considering what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection, and why the people honored Christ at his entry into Jerusalem. There's also a video version of this episode at tending-the-garden.com as part of our Virtual Sunday School!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday, considering what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection, and why the people honored Christ at his entry into Jerusalem. There's also a video version of this episode at tending-the-garden.com as part of our Virtual Sunday School!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday, considering what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection, and why the people honored Christ at his entry into Jerusalem. There's also a video version of this episode at tending-the-garden.com as part of our Virtual Sunday School!

In this Virtual Sunday School edition of the podcast, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider what today's gospel reading and the story of St. Mary of Egypt are teaching us!

In this Virtual Sunday School edition of the podcast, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider what today's gospel reading and the story of St. Mary of Egypt are teaching us!

In this Virtual Sunday School edition of the podcast, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider what today's gospel reading and the story of St. Mary of Egypt are teaching us!

While families are home, Tending the Garden of Our Hearts is offering a video version of this podcast, including activities and printables, in the Virtual Sunday School classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

While families are home, Tending the Garden of Our Hearts is offering a video version of this podcast, including activities and printables, in the Virtual Sunday School classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

While families are home, Tending the Garden of Our Hearts is offering a video version of this podcast, including activities and printables, in the Virtual Sunday School classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

Families are home due to the COVID-19 quarantine, so Tending the Garden of Our Hearts is offering an expanded version of this podcast, including video and printables, activities and other resources, in the Virtual Sunday School classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

Families are home due to the COVID-19 quarantine, so Tending the Garden of Our Hearts is offering an expanded version of this podcast, including video and printables, activities and other resources, in the Virtual Sunday School classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

Families are home due to the COVID-19 quarantine, so Tending the Garden of Our Hearts is offering an expanded version of this podcast, including video and printables, activities and other resources, in the Virtual Sunday School classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool.

St. Patrick's Day is coming -- but did you know that St. Patrick is an Orthodox Saint? And did he really drive the snakes out of Ireland?

St. Patrick's Day is coming -- but did you know that St. Patrick is an Orthodox Saint? And did he really drive the snakes out of Ireland?

St. Patrick's Day is coming -- but did you know that St. Patrick is an Orthodox Saint? And did he really drive the snakes out of Ireland?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich tablk about the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, and about all sorts of interesting numbers!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich tablk about the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, and about all sorts of interesting numbers!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich tablk about the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, and about all sorts of interesting numbers!

As Great Lent begins, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the ascetic life of St. Gerasimus of Jordan, and how he can be a wonderful example for us this Lent! And, as a bonus, this story includes a LION!

As Great Lent begins, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the ascetic life of St. Gerasimus of Jordan, and how he can be a wonderful example for us this Lent! And, as a bonus, this story includes a LION!

As Great Lent begins, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the ascetic life of St. Gerasimus of Jordan, and how he can be a wonderful example for us this Lent! And, as a bonus, this story includes a LION!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know St. Polycarp, who learned about our Lord directly from John the Evangelist!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know St. Polycarp, who learned about our Lord directly from John the Evangelist!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know St. Polycarp, who learned about our Lord directly from John the Evangelist!

As Saturday of Souls approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about why we pray for the dead.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. Haralambos, possibly the oldest Christian martyr ever!

As Saturday of Souls approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about why we pray for the dead.

As Saturday of Souls approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about why we pray for the dead.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. Haralambos, possibly the oldest Christian martyr ever!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. Haralambos, possibly the oldest Christian martyr ever!

Kristina and Elissa get to know St. Brigid of Kildare, an Irish Orthodox saint!

Kristina and Elissa get to know St. Brigid of Kildare, an Irish Orthodox saint!

Kristina and Elissa get to know St. Brigid of Kildare, an Irish Orthodox saint!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger ask who the three holy hierarchs are, and look at why we have a holiday to celebrate specifically these three Saints.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger ask who the three holy hierarchs are, and look at why we have a holiday to celebrate specifically these three Saints.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger ask who the three holy hierarchs are, and look at why we have a holiday to celebrate specifically these three Saints.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss St. Anthony the Great and how he won his battles with demons and became a tremendous influence on monasticism!

As the feast of the very beloved St. Nicholas approaches, Elissa and Kristina tell his life story, and consider the significance of giving in secret.

As the feast of the very beloved St. Nicholas approaches, Elissa and Kristina tell his life story, and consider the significance of giving in secret.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss St. Anthony the Great and how he won his battles with demons and became a tremendous influence on monasticism!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss St. Anthony the Great and how he won his battles with demons and became a tremendous influence on monasticism!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller, in this season of house blessings!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller, in this season of house blessings!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss the life of St. John the Hut Dweller, in this season of house blessings!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the upcoming feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the upcoming feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the upcoming feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

Kristina and Elissa explore Christ’s words about the Last Judgment, and what they mean for us as we live our lives today.

Kristina and Elissa explore Christ’s words about the Last Judgment, and what they mean for us as we live our lives today.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read St. Luke's account of Christ's birth, stopping along the way to consider the many ways that God communicates His love to us.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read St. Luke's account of Christ's birth, stopping along the way to consider the many ways that God communicates His love to us.

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read St. Luke's account of Christ's birth, stopping along the way to consider the many ways that God communicates His love to us.

As we approach the feast day for the Prophet Daniel, who inspired the Magi to find the newborn King of Kings, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the tales of Daniel and the three holy youths in Babylon.

As we approach the feast day for the Prophet Daniel, who inspired the Magi to find the newborn King of Kings, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the tales of Daniel and the three holy youths in Babylon.

As we approach the feast day for the Prophet Daniel, who inspired the Magi to find the newborn King of Kings, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the tales of Daniel and the three holy youths in Babylon.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful life of St. Porphyrios, a modern saint who is beloved all over the world.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful life of St. Porphyrios, a modern saint who is beloved all over the world.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the wonderful life of St. Porphyrios, a modern saint who is beloved all over the world.

As the feast of the very beloved St. Nicholas approaches, Elissa and Kristina tell his life story, and consider the significance of giving in secret.

As Thanksgiving nears, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger think about thanking God for all the things -- the good and the bad!

As Thanksgiving nears, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger think about thanking God for all the things -- the good and the bad!

As Thanksgiving nears, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger think about thanking God for all the things -- the good and the bad!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore some of the stranger, smaller miracles that God works!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore some of the stranger, smaller miracles that God works!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore some of the stranger, smaller miracles that God works!

As we celebrate the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!

As we celebrate the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!

As we celebrate the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich get to know Archangel Raphael in the Book of Tobit!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich are joined by a man named Gerasimos, to talk about the many miracles of this wonderful Saint, commemorated on August 16 and October 20!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich are joined by a man named Gerasimos, to talk about the many miracles of this wonderful Saint, commemorated on August 16 and October 20!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich are joined by a man named Gerasimos, to talk about the many miracles of this wonderful Saint, commemorated on August 16 and October 20!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of Longinus the Centurion, who was leading the soldiers at Christ's crucifixion.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of Longinus the Centurion, who was leading the soldiers at Christ's crucifixion.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the story of Longinus the Centurion, who was leading the soldiers at Christ's crucifixion.

St. Tikhon is called the Apostle to America! Learn why as Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore his amazing life.

St. Tikhon is called the Apostle to America! Learn why as Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore his amazing life.

St. Tikhon is called the Apostle to America! Learn why as Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore his amazing life.

This week, we look to St. Sophia and her daughters as our example of faith, hope, love and strength in adversity.

This week, we look to St. Sophia and her daughters as our example of faith, hope, love and strength in adversity.

This week, we look to St. Sophia and her daughters as our example of faith, hope, love and strength in adversity.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at a story about true repentance, and how God can be at work in our hearts helping us to develop it.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at a story about true repentance, and how God can be at work in our hearts helping us to develop it.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at a story about true repentance, and how God can be at work in our hearts helping us to develop it.

Orthodox tradition is full of beautiful stories, and in this episode Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore a few about the beauty of very simple faith.

Orthodox tradition is full of beautiful stories, and in this episode Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore a few about the beauty of very simple faith.

Orthodox tradition is full of beautiful stories, and in this episode Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore a few about the beauty of very simple faith.

As his feast day approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get to know St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, a good bishop with so much wisdom to give!

As his feast day approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get to know St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, a good bishop with so much wisdom to give!

As his feast day approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get to know St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, a good bishop with so much wisdom to give!

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.

What happens when we disagree with the people we love? Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the story of the reconciliation of the Holy Saints Peter and Paul.

Join Elissa Bjelectich and Kristina Wenger as we learn that even children can become Saints!