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

This week Cynthia is airing one of her favorite interviews with Matushka Constantina Palmer, the author of The Scent of Holiness and The Sweetness of Grace. They talk about how to stay focused on Christ amidst the constant noise that surrounds us. It’s an interview that gets better and better, and even includes some support for the wives of priests.  Don’t miss Mat. Constantina’s 3 main tips to draw you back to God during your day.

Constantina R. Palmer is from New Brunswick, a quaint province on Canada’s Atlantic coast. She lived in Thessaloniki, Greece, for almost six years, during which time she received a Master’s degree in theology from Aristotle University and studied Cretan-style iconography as well as Byzantine chant. She also spent significant time at a number of women’s monasteries throughout northern Greece. Currently, she lives with her husband, an Orthodox priest, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, serving the only Orthodox parish on the island of Newfoundland. She is also a social worker.

The Scent of Holiness:  Lessons from a Woman’s Monastery

https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-scent-of-holiness-lessons-from-a-womens-monastery/

The Sweetness of Grace: Stories of Christian Trial and Victory

https://www.amazon.com/Sweetness-Grace-Stories-Christian-Victory/dp/1944967044/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497096468&sr=1-1&keywords=the+sweetness+of+grace+stories+of+christian+trial+and+victory 

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One of Cynthia’s favorite interviewees, (Presbytera) Julie Honeycutt is featured again this week with a timely topic in the area of change. How do we embrace it? Whether it’s our health, being quarantined, or connected to relationships, there are certain ways that we can look at our feelings and understand that they are normal…they are from God…and they are clues to help us understand ourselves and grow.  Learn to give yourself a hug, and the 5 steps of change today!

Julie Honeycutt, MMFT, NCC, LMHC, LPC is National Board Certified Counselor licensed in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. She received her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Additional post-graduate studies have been through the American Association for Pastoral Counselors, as well the Center for Self Leadership since 2004, specializing as a certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist. She's the designated Christian spokesperson on the Diversity and Inclusion committee with the Center for Self-Leadership.

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This week Cynthia is featuring a special interview that was presented specifically for the Six Weeks to Sanity members this past January.  It’s an example of the special attention given to the needs of the members.  It is with Gail Hyatt.  A mother of 5 daughters, an empty nester, and a grandmother.  How did she move throughout the stages of her life with grace and beauty?  She shares her tips here!

The Six Weeks to Sanity Course is starting again May 18th!  If you are interested and want to know more, you can go to filledwithless.com to get more info and even sign up for the waiting list!

Gail Hyatt grew up in a military family. Her dad was a pilot and an engineer for the United States Air Force. He eventually became the Executive Secretary for the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, and her mom was a school teacher.

She met the love of her life while attending Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She and Michael have been married over 35 years. They have five phenomenal daughters, four incredible sons-in-law, and eight absolutely adorable grandchildren. Two of the five grandsons are from Uganda. (There may be more at the time of this posting!)  You can check out Gail’s post on Looking at Your Feet – Five Step for Living in the Present Moment here.  https://www.gailbhyatt.com/look-at-your-feet.html

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Today Cynthia talks with Kosmos McLean about the role of physical exercise for a Christian, and how it relates to whole and holistic health.  Why is the care of the body so connected to our soul?  How did God create us so that everything works in harmony to create good health?  They talk about mindset and the willingness to make changes in our lives starting with knowing what your intentions are and creating good habits.

The Article Written in 1901

https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2014/02/the-body-and-athletics-in-orthodox.html?fbclid=IwAR2iGu_Xzac4Mxykc7dQ3s0U5El7_N-bSPGdHzCIDv3thVV-nWr39x8yUQM

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Jennifer Rich is with us today talking about her book Prayer Spa and how to incorporate more prayer into your life.  Praying the hours is an ancient method of prayer each day that was practiced by the Jewish people.  It was then embraced by early Christians.  It is still a valuable habit that modern Christians today can get into that will enrich their lives and their souls.

Jennifer Anna Rich finds pleasure in stillness, as an antidote to her many demands as a letterpress printer, book artist, business owner, farmer, wife and mom in Portland, Oregon. Co-founder of Oblation Papers & Press, she has spent nearly three decades offering handmade paper goods to help connect people with each other around the globe. With a master’s degree in Christianity and the Arts from Evangelical Regent College, she loves the beauty and the holiness of the Orthodox Church, and making small steps to grow in her life of prayer.

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Doctor Jeannie Constantinou is Cynthia’s guest today from an interview for My Beautiful Lent 2019.  They talk about incorporating scripture into your day and ways to make this happen easily.  Also, Dr. Jeannie helps us understand different translations and how to choose which one is best for our understanding and accuracy.  Her Lenten tips will take you far beyond Lent.

Eugenia Constantinou holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Practical Theology from the University of San Diego.  She received a Master of Theology degree from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology where she specialized in Orthodox Theology and Patristics. She also received a Master of Theology from Harvard Divinity School where she specialized in the New Testament. She had also previously earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in and has been a member of the California Bar since that same year. Dr. Constantinou also received her Ph.D. at Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada.

Dr. Constantinou has been teaching Biblical Studies and Early Christianity at the University of San Diego since 2002. Previously she taught New Testament at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology from 1998-1999. She has led bible studies, taught and lectured on the Bible and Orthodoxy at parishes, conferences, retreats and seminars for over thirty years.

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Today Cynthia features an interview from My Beautiful Lent 2019 with Frederica Mathewes-Green.  They cover a lot of ground, from Frederica’s conversion to Orthodoxy, the services of the church during Lent, and specifically Forgiveness Vespers.  Join them as they talk about a yearning for Christ, and sin as something that pollutes the whole world.

Raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Frederica Mathewes-Green received her B.A. in English from the University of South Carolina and her M.A. in Theological Studies from Virginia Episcopal Theological Seminary.

Considering herself a Hindu, in 1974 she married Gary Mathewes-Green and set off for a back-packing honeymoon in Europe. There she experienced a “totally undeserved miraculous conversion” that changed the course of her life.   Frederica’s initial struggle with and eventual reception into the Orthodox Church became the catalyst for her widely acclaimed career as a beloved writer of many books including First Fruits of Prayer which is available on Amazon in print and audio format.

https://www.amazon.com/First-Fruits-Prayer-Forty-Day-Journal/dp/155725611X

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This week we are featuring an interview from My Beautiful Lent 2019 with Father Barnabas Powell.  Cynthia and Fr. Barnabas talk about his journey from Pentecostal Pastor to Orthodox Christian, and why so many Christians still seem to be searching and are hungry for intimacy with God.  Specific questions are answered about Lent, and as always, Fr. Barnabas is encouraging and inspiring!

Fr. Barnabas Powell was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. His journey to Orthodoxy came as a result of many years searching for a "lifestyle" that would be truly Christian. After years in Evangelical Protestant ministry and serving in Christian media, both radio and television, he launched Faith Encouraged Ministries to use what he learned in sharing faith through media for the Orthodox Faith. Fr. Barnabas is an author, pastor, podcaster, and teacher committed to offering a credible witness of the timeless Orthodox faith for this culture. His daily devotional - Faith Encouraged Daily - reaches over 5000 people a week. His weekly homilies - Faith Encouraged - have been watched over 150,000 times on You Tube. And his twice a month live call in show - Faith Encouraged LIVE - is one of the most popular shows on Ancient Faith Radio.

(Presbytera) Julie Honeycutt is featured this week as she talks with Cynthia about Internal Family Systems through a Christian lens.  So many good things come up in this interview that will help the listener understand their struggles and also encourage them in prayer.

Link to resources mentioned in the podcast:

file:///C:/Users/cdama/OneDrive/Documents/MBL%202019/Pres%20Julie%20Honeycutt%20Prayers.pdf

Julie Honeycutt, MMFT, NCC, LMHC, LPC is National Board Certified Counselor licensed in Michigan, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. She received her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Additional post-graduate studies have been through the American Association for Pastoral Counselors, as well the Center for Self Leadership since 2004, specializing as a certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist. She's the designated Christian spokesperson on the Diversity and Inclusion committee with the Center for Self-Leadership.

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This week Cynthia sits down with Father Patrick Reardon as he teaches on the book of Psalms during Lent.  Using his book Christ in the Psalms, he refers to the top Psalms that pertain to the Lenten period and more specifically the death and resurrection of our Lord.  Enjoy this opportunity to learn from Father Pat and glean what you can from his wisdom.

Patrick Henry Reardon is pastor of All Saints’ Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois, and a senior editor of Touchstone magazine.

Father Patrick was educated at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY), St. Anselm’s College (Rome), The Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome), and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Seminary (South Canaan, PA).

He has authored many books including: Christ in the Psalms, Christ in His Saints, The Trial of Job: Orthodox Christian Reflections on the Book of Job, Chronicles of History and Worship: Orthodox Christian Reflections on the Books of Chronicles, and Creation and the Patriarchal Histories: Orthodox Reflections on the Book of Genesis.

In addition, Father Patrick has published over a thousand articles, editorials, and reviews, in “Books and Culture”, “Touchstone”, “The Scottish Journal of Theology”, “The Catholic Biblical Quarterly”, “Pro Ecclesia”, “St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly”, and other journals on three continents over the past forty-plus years.

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