Tending the Garden of our Hearts

Kristina and Elissa are re-releasing their series on the Parables, just in time for the Triodion! This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgement (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats.

Kristina and Elissa are re-releasing their series on the Parables, just in time for the Triodion! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you?

Kristina and Elissa are re-releasing their series on the Parables, just in time for the Triodion! Throughout Great Lent and into the summer, we’ll be learning the Parables and exploring the wisdom they contain! We begin with the Publican and the Pharisee, and prepare our hearts for Great Lent by remembering that we must be humble if we hope to know God.

Find related materials at tending-the-garden.com/parables

In our last episode, we looked at our Heads and our Hearts, considering ideas from the book Bread and Water, Wine and Oil, by Archimandrite Meletios Webber. This week, in part two, we’ll think about how exactly our feelings work, and how they effect us. Be sure to check out our website to get the free printable that goes with this episode: tending-the-garden.com

In this episode, Elissa and Kristina talk about a really big idea: the Nous. What is your heart, what is your mind, and what is your soul? With some help from the book Bread and Water, Wine and Oil, by Archimandrite Meletios Webber, we’ll try to understand it together. And check out our website to get the free printable that goes with this episode: tending-the-garden.com

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity!

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity!

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity!

Kristina and Elissa read St. Luke's account of Christ's birth, stopping along the way to consider the many ways that God communicates His love to us.

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity!

As the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the first chapter of Matthew's gospel and discuss the meaning of the lineage of Jesus Christ.

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate St. Nicholas Day!

As the feast of the very beloved St. Nicholas approaches, Elissa and Kristina tell his life story, and consider the significance of giving in secret.