Pres. Kerry Pappas, Pres. Melanie DiStefano, and Ancient Faith Ministries

Family Matters

Religion EN ↓ 214 episodes

A podcast from The Center for Family Care, a Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, focusing on equipping families to apply the teachings and practices of the Orthodox faith to every dimension of their lives.

Author

Pres. Kerry Pappas, Pres. Melanie DiStefano, and Ancient Faith Ministries

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.ancientfaith.com

Latest episode

Jun 17, 2026

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Episodes

The Good Samaritan: A Children's Catechism 02.04.2020

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Michael Shanbour on his newly published book for pre-teen children, and how parents can use this resource to educate and illuminate their families.

Organ Donation: Family Decisions 24.03.2020

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Christine Chambers-Monkowski on the practical, medical, and emotional dimensions of organ donation that families should consider.

Refuge in Times of Crisis 19.03.2020

Fr Alex Goussetis offers a brief reflection on the impact of the coronavirus, including practical suggestions for families to consider.

Ministering to Special Needs Families 09.03.2020

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Presvytera Melanie DiStefano on practical ways that parishes can minister to special needs families.

Lenten Fasting Ideas for Families 23.02.2020

Fr Alex Goussetis offers suggestions for families who wish to integrate the practice of fasting in their lenten journey.

Bullying and How Families Can Respond 21.01.2020

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Licensed Social Worker Christy Buck on issues and parental resources related to bullying.

Deciding on Marital Divorce 21.01.2020

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Sarah Crabtree, a marriage and family therapist, who works with couples in which one or both spouses is considering divorce.

Maternal Body 11.12.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Carrie Frederick Frost on her newly published book Maternal Body. She highlights the Orthodox sources of motherhood found in icons, feasts, and prayers of the Church.

Youth Chanting Project 09.12.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr George Stavros on a unique ministry with his high school students - learning about and chanting the Holy Thursday service of Holy Week.

Youth Sports vs. Family Life 22.11.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with wrestling coach Brian Krenzelak on the blessings and challenges of youth sports, especially their impact on family life.

Protecting our Children 12.11.2019

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Earl Cantos, Youth Compliance Officer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, on how the Church family can prevent child abuse.

Adoption: Blessings & Challenges 15.10.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Stellanie Butcher on the logistical, emotional, and unexpected aspects of the adoption of children.

Upcoming Pastoral Challenges in Marriage Conference 27.09.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Melissa Tsongranis about the national conference being held in January 2020 in Houston, Texas for clergy, lay workers, therapists and all who are interested in strengthening their marriage relationship.

Ministering to Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Members 09.09.2019

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with social worker Daniel Belonick about the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact on patients and family members.

Effective Parenting 11.08.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Kosta Petrogeorge, a marriage and family therapist who offers practical suggestions and narratives for improving family life.

The Paraklesis Service 30.07.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis highlights the beautiful service offered during the Dormition fast period (August 1-14), and how families can benefit both at home and at Church.

I Need Your Feedback! 08.07.2019

Fr. Alex Goussetis is seeking the opinions of listeners on past episodes and future programming.

Musings of a Northwest Priest 21.06.2019

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Tom Tsagalakis, pastor of Holy Apostle's Greek Orthodox Church in Shoreline, WA. Fr. Tom shares his personal story as a parish priest as well as the various ministries that have been developed in his community.

Don't Forget about the Clergy Family! 20.06.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis offers a narrative of clergy family life, helping parishioners to appreciate the unique lives of those who minister, love, and care for us.

10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 1 21.05.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick, pastor of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wichita, KS, who outlines materials from MarriageBuilders.com on strengthening the marital relationship.

10 Basic Concepts of a Successful Marriage, Part 2 21.05.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick, pastor of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wichita, KS, who outlines materials from MarriageBuilders.com on strengthening the marital relationship.

Managing our Tech Habits before they Manage Us 25.04.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Randa Anderson on how we are entranced, even addicted, by various forms of technology and how we can change our tech habits.

Dynamic Marriage 09.04.2019

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Aaron Warwick on a marriage enrichment program titled Dynamic Marriage, a course that helps to inform and strengthen the marriage relationship.

Mentoring our Youth & Young Adults 02.04.2019

Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr. Ann Bezzerides, who serves as Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross, on faith development of our youth and young adults.

Have We Been Doing Family Ministry Wrong? 31.03.2019

Fr. Alex Goussetis talks with Steve Christoforou, well known leader in youth ministry, about how to better minister to youth and families in the Church.

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