Holistic Christian Life - Worshiping God - Mind, Body, Soul

Today Cynthia hosts Christian life coach Alicia Michelle.  They discuss what she found in her Vibrant Christian Living community to be the biggest obstacles to self-care.  In the process, she realized that there were 4 general themes. Cynthia and Alicia Michelle discuss how mindset can change the theme that you may  identify with.  You may see yourself here!

Bio:

As a Bible teacher and Christian life coach, Alicia Michelle empowers women to cultivate a thriving connection with Christ, renew their thoughts and live a confident, balanced life. Through her signature coaching programs, Bible studies and her training as a certified NeuroCoach™she helps women connect with God, discover calm, balance and enjoy a renewed thought life.

Alicia lives with her husband and four kids (ages 18 to 8) in Southern California. Listen to her connect with her on Instagram at @vibrantchristianliving or at VibrantChristianLiving.com.

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Join Cynthia for the 100th episode of the Holistic Christian Life podcast, as she welcomes Dr. David Ford as her first guest for Season Three.  Dr. Ford, an expert on the writings of St. John Chrysostom, shares his knowledge by talking with Cynthia about what he feels St. John’s advice would be for people living through trying times.  Drawing from his letters to St. Olympia, we know he has a lot to say!  You will find this episode encouraging and uplifting in every way!

Bio:

Dr. David Ford is Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania.  He went to college at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where he majored in History.  Immediately after graduation he went to Liberia, West Africa, as a volunteer in the United States Peace Corps; he served there for three years in the field of education. Upon returning, he entered the M.Div. program at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Here he learned about the Early Church, and through his continuing study of the facts of Church History, he realized that only Holy Orthodoxy has preserved the fullness of the Christian Faith.

Having graduated with an M.Div. degree, he then began the Ph.D. program in Church History and Historical Theology at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. His wife, Dr. Mary Sanford Ford also works at St. Tikhon’s as Associate Professor of New Testament, and together they have co-written several books together.

Books that he has written, translated, or contributed to include:

• Prayer and the Departed Saints
• Marriage as a Path to Holiness: Lives of Married Saints
• Women and Men in the Early Church: The Full Views of St. John Chrysostom. 
• Wisdom for Today from the Early Church
• History of the Church, volume 3
• The Glory and Honor of Marriage: Orthodox Christian Resources
• Tikhon of Moscow: Instructions and Teachings for the American Orthodox Faithful (1898 – 1907)
• The Letters of Saint John Chrysostom to Saint Olympia the Deaconess
• The Life and Works of Metropolitan Leonty (1876 – 1965),
• Healing Humanity: Confronting Our Moral Crisis
• Sing to Your Soul, vol. 1: The Narration of Salvation History in Selected Passages by Saint John Chrysostom

In addition, Dr. David is in the midst of selecting and translating a collection of about 20 entire sermons by St. John Chrysostom which have not been translated into English either ever before, or only in antiquated English and/or are located in obscure places.

Join Cynthia as she gives you a sneak peek into what is coming for season three.  She has been hard at work lining up new interviews to support your desire to live a healthy life, mind, body and soul!  If you ever wish to have her interview a favorite author, speaker, blogger, podcaster….just name it, and she will do her best to bring them on as a guest!

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Find out more about the Filled With Less community, and enjoy Molly’s teaching on how just existing, rather than always striving, is a form of gratitude that is life giving.  This topic is the March Deep Dive in their Living Everyday with Sacred Simplicity Membership, where they will go even more in depth.  You will be inspired and will learn about an exciting announcement and invitation!

BIO:

Molly Sabourin is an author and podcaster for Ancient Faith Ministries as well as a wife of 20 plus years to her husband, Troy, and the mother of three teenagers and one young adult.

About a year ago, Molly found herself feeling overwhelmed, despondent, and listless after a particularly challenging season of her life and stumbled onto a documentary called "Minimalism." This film chronicled the journeys of individuals who had walked away from excess and compulsive consumption and embraced simplicity and intentionality as a way of life. The freedom and peace they discovered in the process was so inspiring to her, she began her own journey toward simplicity, intentionality and transcendence.

Decluttering her home led to the decluttering of all areas of her life, thereby reducing her stress and increasing her peace, joy, and productivity. Molly is passionate about pursuing, and helping others pursue, a more simple and calm existence.

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Joseph Letendre is Cynthia’s guest today!  His new book “When You Fast” is coming out this week, and what better way to start talking about fasting than right before Zacchaeus Sunday? On February 21st, we will enter into the Triodion, which are the three weeks prior to the beginning of Great Lent. 

Cynthia will be offering My Beautiful Lent again this year with a special presentation by St. Tikhon’s on “Meet Your Lenten Saints.”  She will also be presenting the “5 S’s of Immunity” to keep you strong during the fast.  Stay tuned to the podcast and the Weekly Wellness newsletter for more information coming up! www.filledwithless.com

 

BIO:

1. Joseph Letendre is the author of When You Pray: A Practical Guide to an Orthodox Life of Prayer and the just-published follow-up When You Fast: The Why and How of Christian Self-Discipline. His writing has also appeared in Touchstone, The Reformation and Revival Journal, and St. Vladimir s Theological Quarterly. He holds degrees in psychology, philosophy, and education, as well as an MDiv from St. Vladimir s Seminary. He is a parishioner at All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois.

You can buy his new book When You Fast at Ancient Faith   https://store.ancientfaith.com

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Join Cynthia for the 100th episode of the Holistic Christian Life podcast, as she welcomes Dr. David Ford as her first guest for Season Three.

Is it time to make some changes in your life? Maybe coaching is right for you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis.

Join Cynthia today as she talks with Dr. David Pawsat on many topics pertaining to our health, specifically getting into thyroid hormone and estrogen.  Dr. Pawsat explains his journey from a career in physiology, to 12 years as an ER doctor with his own health issues, to his own Center for Optimal Health.   His experience with Conventional, Alternative, Integrative, Anti-aging, and Functional Medicine makes him an excellent resource. If you have further questions for any of the Holistic Christian Life physicians, feel free to send them Cynthia’s way for future episodes!

Dr Dave Pawsat received a Bachelors of Science degree in physiology from Michigan State University. After college, he performed pulmonary function and sleep testing for Sinai Hospital in Detroit, where he was an integral part in the development of Sinai’s first sleep center. After being an ER doctor for 12 years, he opened The Center for Optimal Health. Dr. Pawsat has had
thousands of patient interactions and has developed an incredible patient community of very proactive, committed patients from very diverse backgrounds. The loyalty and enthusiasm for this new way of healthcare has grown beyond his expectations. The premise that medicine should begin by treating the cause, not the symptoms is the centerpiece of the practice. The skillful integration of conventional medicine combined with nutritional and hormonal therapies is the cornerstone of his care. Dr. Pawsat feels blessed to have found a way to help himself, but feels even more blessed to be able to share the skills, experience and knowledge in helping so many others regain their health.

Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis.

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This week Cynthia concludes the Holistic Christian Life tradition of re-airing past interviews from My Beautiful Advent.  Today Dr. Timothy Patitsas is featured.  Would you like to learn more about My Beautiful Advent?  Education, Inspiration, Healthy Meal Plans, and Daily Inspiration from the Saints are just a part of this special ministry.  Just go to www.mybeautifuladvent.com to find out more and to register for this special community. 

Timothy G. Patitsas is the Assistant Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross. He taught at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Seminary in Seoul, Korea, and at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, before joining the faculty in 2005. He is the author of The Ethics of Beauty and is involved with Beauty First Films.

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This week Cynthia continues the Holistic Christian Life tradition of re-airing past interviews from My Beautiful Advent.  Today Father Paul Abernathy is featured.  Would you like to learn more about My Beautiful Advent?  Education, Inspiration, Healthy Meal Plans, and Daily Inspiration from the Saints are just a part of this special ministry.  Just go to www.mybeautifuladvent.com to find out more and to register for this special community. 

BIO:

Father Paul Abernathy is the Pastor of St. Moses Orthodox Christian Mission and the Director of FOCUS Pittsburgh, an Orthodox Christian non-profit focused on Trauma Informed Community Development located in the Hill District, Pittsburgh Pa. He has B.A. in International Studies from Wheeling Jesuit University, and holds a Master in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh as well as a Master of Divinity from St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.

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Cynthia was blessed to sit down with Mother Macrina from The Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery to chat about that hole we sometimes feel in our souls.  It is closely related to anxiety which many of us experience…but what is the cause?  Cynthia specializes in the physical, but Mother Macrina specializes in the spiritual!

Mother Macrina is a professed nun with 23 years of monastic experience. She holds a B.S. degree from St. Cloud University in Minnesota. She taught school for five years, and was a Realtor for 18 years. As a member of St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, MN she served on the Board of Trustees, the Philoptohos, the choir, was youth director for 5 years, and a mission team member in `988 to Kenya. She joined the Dormition Monastery in 1996 and has been a community member ever since. Her main obedience is to mount icons for the gift shop.

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