Christian and Elissa continue their conversation on discipline, primarily focusing on its role in reconciliation and the household as a place to practice forgiveness. More than merely making kids say they’re sorry, discipline and reconciliation

Dear Parents, You're Not Alone - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 1

Apr 30th, 2024

Finally, the day at work or school or whatever is coming to a close and it’s time to head home. It’s definitely great to be done, but sometimes re-entry can be a bit jarring as we and our kids leave the day behind and return to our relationship

Domestic Monastery E6 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 2

Feb 1st, 2024

Domestic Monastery E5 - The Ninth Hour: Coming Home Pt. 1

Jan 18th, 2024

Domestic Monastery E4 - The Sixth Hour: The Noonday Demon

Jan 4th, 2024

It’s Lunchtime. Christian and Elissa continue their conversation about the daily rhythm of life and finding moments to return to the Lord. This time, they focus on the middle of the day and the noonday demon of acedia - sloth. How can we use a

Domestic Monastery E3 - The Third Hour Pt. 2: Heading Out

Dec 20th, 2023

Christian and Elissa talk about the Domestic Monastery’s Third Hour, 9:00am, and its significance in “Heading Out” into the world. They explore the various ways that we can continue to ground ourselves in the Story of God as we go about our dai

Domestic Monastery E2 - The Third Hour Pt. 1: What Story Are You In?

Dec 13th, 2023

Christian and Elissa continue their reflection on the question of Story and what Story we find ourselves a part of. They also talk about some of the pervasive stories that compete for our attention and try to capture our hearts.Christian and

Domestic Monastery E1 - The First Hour: Waking Up

Dec 6th, 2023

Christian and Elissa begin their series on the Domestic Monastery by discussing those initial hours of the day and how essential they are for getting us grounded in the truth of who and Whose we are. Beginning with waking up, Christian and Elis

A Rhythm of Life and Arhythmic Life

Nov 30th, 2023

Christian and Elissa want to take a step out of the more philosophical aspects of their conversation and turn toward the practical and lived reality of parenting! In this episode, they explore how the Orthodox rhythm of life might be a helpful

Parenting as a Sacrament

Nov 22nd, 2023 45m 58s

Christian and Elissa reflect on the sacramental nature of parenting. By exploring what a sacrament is and does, they think that being a parent fits pretty well within an Orthodox understanding of a sacramental worldview, seeing it as a path of

Parenting as a Sacrament

Nov 8th, 2023

Picking Up the Cross of Parenting

Nov 2nd, 2023 37m 9s

Parenting is a sacred calling—and a tough one, too! Christian Gonzalez and Elissa Bjeletich Davis come together to talk about the highs and lows and ins and outs of raising kids in the Orthodox Church. If you’re feeling alone in the struggle, j