Faithful Flourish: A Podcast for the Modern Orthodox Christian Woman

Have you ever wondered how the Orthodox Christian church views culture? In the modern world, we are exposed to many cultural ideologies, technology, arts, media, and even lifestyles. However, culture in the Orthodox Christian Church has a greater influence. We can use our faith to help discern what it means to participate in these cultural moments in the modern world. Additionally, culture is pres...

Are you looking to start a business? As modern women, having a career can look different for everyone. But whatever we do, it is important to bring Christ into our work. This week, Katherine sits down with Erin Thobias of Orthodox Small Business Alliance. Erin not only connects other Orthodox Christian business owners, but also owns a successful freelance business where she specializes in advertiz...

Have you ever wondered how your life in the secular world is aligned with living your Orthodox Christian faith? As modern Orthodox Christians, we are not expected to give up all of the innovations and modern media of the secular world and only fill our minds with Orthodox Christian media. However, as the world changes, so has the content that is available to us. Living in the secular world exposes...

Of all the passions, envy is considered to be the most destructive. It is the inner torment and harassment that you feel at the sight of another person’s happiness. It is soul-crushing to feel grief over anything good that happens in another person’s life. We are all envious from time to time. Whether we are jealous of something we see on social media, a purchase someone has made, a relationship s...

Failure and rejection are among the top fears that hold us back from achieving the life we dreamed for ourselves. However, being paralyzed by these fears does not allow you to honor the life that God has given you and instead make you lose opportunities that you could have otherwise benefited from or learned a valuable lesson. In this episode, Katherine offers her insights into how to overcome the...

Grace is the ultimate display of femininity. It represents elegance and refinement. But did you know that it has a deeper meaning in our spiritual life? In this episode, Katherine analyzes the theology of grace and how the Orthodox Christian church views it. She highlights how grace is delivered to us as a "breath of life" at our conception, and the role the Holy Spirit plays in our live...

The traditions of Orthodox Christianity can be used to shape our modern lives. On this episode, Katherine discusses how to incorporate the traditions we learn as Orthodox Christians into our modern lives to help us live our faith authentically and meaningfully. Have a topic you would like featured on the next episode? Write us at faithfulflourishpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram so you neve...

As Orthodox Christianity grows, more catechumens are entering the church. However, the process takes time and is filled with learning the theology and traditions of Orthodoxy that can best be experienced in person at services or learned through daily practice. On this week’s episode, Katherine welcomes GwynneHoffmaster, a recent convert to the Orthodox Christian faith. Gwynne is a young wife and m...

Have you ever wondered how the Orthodox Christian church approaches women’s health? When it comes to health, we view our bodies as a temple thatGod created, and we should honor and respect His creation. As women, our bodies bear the most important difference that men do not have: being able to bear children. Because of this, women have different hormones than men, as well as a menstrual cycle each...

Gossiping and judging others may seem inconsequential in the moment, but these actions can have a profound impact on our spiritual life. Not only can this cause us to fall into greater sins, but it also does not allow us to love our neighbour as Jesus Christ calls Christians to do. In this episode, Katherine reviews the Orthodox Christian view on judgment and gossip and provides evidence from the...

What is the Orthodox Christian view about zodiac signs, yoga, and superstitions? When it comes to these topics, they are controversial and go against the teachings of the Orthodox Christian church. In this episode, Katherine analyzes these practices and explains why they can lead to separation from God. Have a topic you would like discussed on a future episode? Please write us at faithfulflourishp...

How can you be more creative? As women, we can embrace our femininity by being creative, but unlocking this creativity can be a challenge if you do not let yourself be curious and overcome the fear of failure. On this week's episode, Katherine interviews Alexa Phillips. Alexa is a writer, brand marketing strategist, and multi-passionate creative. With almost a decade of marketing and writing e...

What happens when you choose to make your faith the center of your life? In this episode, Katherine talks about why you should choose your faith. Choosing to make your faith the center of your life can alter the path of your life. Glorifying God every day not only means living your faith, but continuing getting closer to God. Katherine also reflects on some of her favorite Pascha memories. Time St...