Dear Parents, You’re Not Alone

Christian and Elissa want to take a step out of the more philosophical aspects of their conversation and turn toward the practical and lived reality of parenting! In this episode, they explore how the Orthodox rhythm of life might be a helpful approach to thinking about how we conduct life within our own families. This and the introduction of an upcoming series of podcasts you won’t want to miss!

Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.

Thanks for joining in on this journey through parenting!

Christian and Elissa reflect on the sacramental nature of parenting. By exploring what a sacrament is and does, they think that being a parent fits pretty well within an Orthodox understanding of a sacramental worldview, seeing it as a path of transformation. That doesn’t mean that it’s always fun or enjoyable, but it is certainly beautiful.

Christian and Elissa want to hear from you! You can email us at or you can visit the Dear Parents Speakpipe and leave a recorded message that they might share in future episodes. Check it out here: https://www.speakpipe.com/dearparents.

Thanks for joining in on this journey through parenting!

Elissa and Christian discuss what it means when we say that parenting is a cross.

Elissa and Christian introduce themselves and their new podcast.