In this episode, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger help us prepare our hearts for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross by learning about the finding of the Holy Cross.

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.

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.

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!

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 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.