How to Stay Peaceful When Life Feels Chaotic With Dr. Philip Mamalakis

How to Stay Peaceful When Life Feels Chaotic With Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Some days the sacred feels impossibly far away—buried under the laundry, the backpacks, the dishes in the sink. In this episode, Dr. Philip Mamalakis returns to the podcast with practical wisdom for parents worn thin by the chaos of daily life. He reminds us that a peaceful parent is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children, and offers a way to leave guilt and shame behind for good. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting]. Episode Recap: * Today we’re talking about finding peace in the midst of chaos with Dr. Philip Mamalakis. * How can we stay focused on the sacred when we’re surrounded by mess? * Our kids don’t need a clean house, but they do need a peaceful parent. * How should we respond when we feel we’re about to snap? * What might it look like to build a little breathing room into our days? * How can we combat guilt and shame to show up as healthier parents? * Where can we find peace when we’re feeling stressed or anxious? * When things feel dark, how can we respond with light? * How can we support single parents who are doing the work of two? * How can we walk alongside our kids as they explore new ideas? Resources: *  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orthodox-christian-parenting/id1840695620], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ij2IRfmbFqzYAGFVSq0gS] or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@FaithtreeResources/podcasts] * Download this episode’s free Discussion Guide [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting] * Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources [https://www.faithtree.org/] * Donate to support the podcast  [https://www.faithtree.org/donate-now] * Get the Foundations of Faith Cards [https://www.faithtree.org/cards] * Download The Encounter app  [https://www.faithtree.org/the-encounter] * “Parenting Toward the Kingdom” [https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Toward-Kingdom-Principles-Child-Rearing/dp/1944967028] by Dr. Philip Mamalakis

Loving a Child Through a Medical Crisis Part 2 With Elias & Joy Hajjar

When their daughter needed a heart transplant, Elias and Joy Hajjar learned what it looks like for an Orthodox Church community to truly show up. In part two of this conversation, they share the next chapter of their journey including the remarkable relationship they built with the donor's family. They also speak directly to parents caring for a sick child and to the communities trying to love them well. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting]. Episode Recap: * Today we’re continuing our conversation about parenting through a child’s illness with Elias and Joy Hajjar. * Tell us about your transplant experience.  * How did you build a relationship with Rosie’s donor’s family? * How can we best show up for people as they’re walking through hardship?  * What would you say to someone going through this experience right now?  * What do families in the middle of a crisis need most?  * Can you give us an update on Rosie?  Resources: * Follow and rate the podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orthodox-christian-parenting/id1840695620], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ij2IRfmbFqzYAGFVSq0gS] or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@FaithtreeResources/podcasts] * Download this episode’s free Discussion Guide [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting] * Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources [https://www.faithtree.org/] * Donate to support the podcast  [https://www.faithtree.org/donate-now] * Get the Foundations of Faith Cards [https://www.faithtree.org/cards]

Loving a Child Through a Medical Crisis Part 1 With Elias & Joy Hajjar

As parents, we all have a plan for how our lives will unfold. But how do we hold onto faith when those plans shatter? In this episode, Elias and Joy Hajjar share their story of raising a child with a heart defect and navigating surgeries, hospital stays and eventually a transplant. They explain how their Church community held them up during the most difficult moments and discuss the steps they’ve taken to keep their marriage strong in times of chaos and calm. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2 of this conversation, and download this week's free Discussion Guide here [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting]. Episode Recap: * Today we’re talking with Elias and Joy Hajjar about holding onto faith in the midst of a child’s illness. * Tell us about your experience of giving birth to Rosie. * How did your Church family surround you in such a challenging time? * How did Rosie’s health impact your younger daughters? * Did navigating these challenges together make your marriage stronger? * How did the lessons of faith you grew up with carry you through? * Did you ever find yourself feeling angry at God? * Can you tell us about the transplant process? Resources: *  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orthodox-christian-parenting/id1840695620], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ij2IRfmbFqzYAGFVSq0gS] or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@FaithtreeResources/podcasts] * Download this episode’s free Discussion Guide [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting] * Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources [https://www.faithtree.org/] * Donate to support the podcast  [https://www.faithtree.org/donate-now]

How to Raise Children Who Can Share Their Faith With Confidence and Joy With Fr. Constantine Nasr

How do we raise children who love the Faith and aren't afraid to talk about it? Fr. Constantine Nasr, a ninth-generation priest, shares why we don't need to turn our children into little evangelists. Instead, he says, we need to live the Faith with enough joy, humility and love for them to see something worth embracing. He also reveals three questions his father passed down to him that are simple enough for children to remember but deep enough for all of us to live by. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting]. Episode Recap: * Today we’re talking with Fr. Constantine Nasr about teaching our children to share their faith. * There’s enormous power in sharing our faith stories. * How do we help our children confidently share their faith? * What would you say to parents who are too hard on themselves?  * How do we make the Faith a thing of joy and not obligation? * You can’t save the world, but you might be able to save one person in your world. * How do we help our children handle questions from people outside the Orthodox Church?  * What’s the one thing you want parents to teach their children about the faith?  Resources: *  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orthodox-christian-parenting/id1840695620], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ij2IRfmbFqzYAGFVSq0gS] or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@FaithtreeResources/podcasts] * Download this episode’s free Discussion Guide [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting] * Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources [https://www.faithtree.org/] * Order the Foundations of Faith Cards [https://www.faithtree.org/cards] * Donate to support the podcast  [https://www.faithtree.org/donate-now] * Father Nasr’s podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@FaithofOurFathersPodcast]

What Your Marriage Is Teaching Your Kids With Paul & Karen Kinan

One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is a healthy marriage. In this episode, Paul and Karen Kinan join the podcast to explain how investing in their marriage has helped them raise a family who loves God and each other. As parents of adult children—and now grandparents—Paul and Karen also reflect on what worked well when they were raising their kids as well as what they would do differently if they could go back in time. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting]. Episode Recap: * Today we're talking with Paul and Karen Kinan, who have what most of us are desperate for—the hindsight that comes from decades of parenting experience. * Tell us about your family and how you met. * When you look at your adult children, what tells you something went right? * How did you surround your family with other Orthodox Christians? * Why is leading by example so important for parents? * What is village living and how do you create it? * Why did focusing on your marriage make you better parents? * How have you established a peaceful home? * What role does forgiveness play in your parenting? * How do you use the Jesus prayer in your daily life? * If you could go back in time, what would you do differently? * How do we help our kids develop relationships with the saints? * Has becoming a grandparent changed your perspective on anything? * What would you say to young parents today? * Can you share advice for parents when kids don’t want to go to church?  * What do you do when your kids ask questions you don’t have the answers to? Resources: *  Follow and rate the podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orthodox-christian-parenting/id1840695620], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ij2IRfmbFqzYAGFVSq0gS] or YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@FaithtreeResources/podcasts] * Download this episode’s free Discussion Guide [https://www.faithtree.org/parenting] * Explore the full library of Faithtree Resources [https://www.faithtree.org/] * Order the Foundations of Faith Cards [https://www.faithtree.org/cards] * Download The Encounter App [https://www.faithtree.org/individual] * Donate to support the podcast  [https://www.faithtree.org/donate-now]