Links Mentioned This Episode:

Lent Madness: https://www.lentmadness.org/

DIO CNY Podcast Network: https://cnyepiscopal.org/dio-cny-podcasts/

This time, Canon Megan leads the way as she and Adam dive into the remarkable life of Maria Skobtsova—a Russian Orthodox nun, poet, and activist who lived out her theology in radical and courageous ways during the occupation of Paris.

From her early years as an atheist and artist to her transformation into a fierce advocate for the marginalized, Maria’s story challenges us to ask: What does it really mean to live a Christian life? Megan and Adam reflect on how Maria’s life—marked by service, suffering, and ultimately martyrdom—calls today’s Christians to respond to injustice with action, compassion, and faith.

If you’ve ever wondered what radical Christian love looks like in practice—or how ordinary faith can lead to extraordinary courage—this episode is for you.

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