Mugs and Mercy Podcast

Today is Katie’s Solo Summer Series episode on Mugs and Mercy and first, she takes us through the beautiful story of Saint Juliana. She then gives us tips and tricks and solidarity on navigating being present with our families this summer… and always! Music by Nazo Zakkak

Join us for the first of our Solo Summer Series as Emily talks about family summertime and the beloved St. Joseph the Carpenter, aka St. Joseph the Betrothed. Tune in tomorrow, Thursday June 25th, for our live discussion of our book club selection, Icon: A Novel, by Georgia Briggs. Here's the link to sign up to join us on Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_tok...

Who do you turn to when you're struggling spiritually? In this episode of Mugs & Mercy, we share three saints who have personally encouraged us in seasons of doubt, temptation, discouragement, and spiritual growth: St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, and St. George the Great Martyr. We explore how their lives, writings, and examples have shaped our own journeys and why these...

After decades of research, over 2000 people in the 1980s became Orthodox. The story of the EOC, or the Evangelical Orthodox Church, is a movement that will go down in our Church history! With our special guest, Tim Braun, we discuss this feat and hear his firsthand experience growing up as the son of Father Jon Braun, one of the EOC leaders. Tim also happens to be Katie’s dad! And Emily and Christ...

After decades of research, over 2000 people in the 1980s became Orthodox. The story of the EOC, or the Evangelical Orthodox Church, is a movement that will go down in our Church history! With our special guest, Tim Braun, we discuss this feat and hear his firsthand experience growing up as the son of Father Jon Braun, one of the EOC leaders. Tim also happens to be Katie’s dad! And Emily and Christ...

Today, we three Orthodox ladies discuss little ways to find peace in a very busy and chaotic culture and world! Music by Nazo Zakkak @nazozakkak Join our bookclub and get our newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuhWFSsc8lVIVjAVwX8-Eok_MvPLey5bniPdhx_ER4TuISbA/viewform?pli=1 Get the new Mugs and Mercy Book Club Book: Icon: A Novel by Georgia Briggs from Ancient Faith Publishing ht...

Meek, patient, steadfast, beautiful, and brave! Are we speaking of Disney Princesses? Or, perhaps, real life Orthodox Saints? We paired saints with princesses to show you just how epic, important, and inspiring the real lives of these saints are! Music by Nazo Zakkak

Christ is risen! Join us as we talk about our Top 5 Salvific Aspects of Motherhood--which just so happen to all start with P! As we prepare for Mothers Day we have a lively discussion of what motherhood entails as Orthodox women. We expand on Personal Sacrifice, Perseverance, Presence, Patience, and Prayer! BOOK CLUB New Book Club selection is Icon: A Novel by Georgia Briggs Available through Anci...

More info and links coming soon! Join us today as we discuss our relationship with animals from an Orthodox Church perspective. From wild beasts, and sweet pets, to buzzing bees and majestic horses, we discuss our relationship with the Animal Kingdom as Orthodox Christian women. We also share some of our favorite stories of saints and animals. We explore the deep connection between Christianity an...

We know women can’t be priests or bishops, so what CAN women do, what are our roles, in the Orthodox Church? Today we discuss this topic with gentleness, honesty, and humor, and draw from our experiences, our Church, and what we’ve been taught. Please join in the conversation and even ask questions! Pour a cup and connect with us today! Music by @nazozakkak Book Club/Newsletter Signup: https://for...

Christos Anesti! Alitos Anesti! Join us on Mugs and Mercy as we share in the joy of the Pascha celebration. We extend warm holiday greetings to all as we discuss the intersection of travel and culture within Orthodox Christianity. Pour a cup and connect with us!

Blessed Holy Week! Join us for a mini episode where we reflect on our personal favorite parts of Holy Week, spending time with Christ, and sharing about our Saint of the Week, St. Peter. Plus, let us know what book we should read next for our Mugs and Mercy Book Club! We'll share a signup link here: https://forms.gle/fdQNmuh9LGzUDj7c6

Connect with us today as we discuss preparing for Pascha. We cover everything about Pascha, the central celebration of the Orthodox Church, also known as Easter. Join us as we explore the traditions and meaning behind this significant event in Christianity. Today we discuss how we prepare for the Feast of All Feasts! We talk about everything Pascha! It’s such a memorable time to celebrate with you...

Today we talk about our Most Holy Theotokos, the Mother of God, Mary. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Music by Nazo Zakkak @n@nazozakkak More details coming soon!

Today we talk about how decluttering is good for our homes and hearts. We share some basic tips as well as get a little into the deeper side of decluttering. What does it mean to have clutter? What is most beneficial to our hearts and homes? Comment your favorite tips and tricks! Music by @nazozakkak Join our Newsletter and Book Club! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuhWFSs...

Join us as we discuss our perspectives (as cradle Orthodox ladies) on Orthodox Confession. including what is confession, dealing with challenges, what to do when it's embarrassing, when to go, how does it feel, and more! Plus, our saint of the day, Mary of Egypt, and maybe a little something about Darth Vader? Don't forget to join our newsletter for information on our book club and more! https://d...

dn,Join us as we welcome brother/cousin Sam to discuss his experience with Autism, especially in the context of living as an Orthodox Christian. We'll also hear about our Saint of the Day, the Holy Prophet Samuel. Check out this wonderful resource from the Greek Archdiocese: Autism Awareness - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America https://share.google/ugI3Rt8eeFxDCKs1h And dont forget to sign up f...

Postpartum is CRAZY! Here are our second 5 major points about postpartum. We share solidarity, tips and tricks. You are not alone in this postpartum journey! And whether you’re in the thick of it, have a friend who is, or just want to learn more, this episode ifs for you!

Join us on Mugs and Mercy as we discuss practical tips for lenten preparation, especially for families during the lenten season. In this episode, we share our traditions for preparing for Great and Holy Lent. Lent is a time of repenting as we prepare for Christ's death and glorious resurrection. As wives and mothers with young families, the fasting tradition can be challenging, but as Orthodox Chr...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Join us as we discuss our stories of how we met and dated our husbands and our views on finding a good Orthodox spouse. Akathist to Saint Xenia of Petersburg https://www.akathists.com/saint-xenia-of-st-petersburg/akathist/ Or buy it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Akathist-St-Xenia-Petersburg-Homeless/dp/B00JCTUDPW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=202NG9KNDN0YY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.X7qR...

Pour a cup and connect with us today as we talk about that human feeling of being lonely, even when you're in a crowded room. We discuss the experience of feeling alone and how it impacts our mental health, even touching on aspects of social isolation. Join us as we explore the nuances of emotional well-being and the importance of healthy relationships. We tackle this subject today of loneliness -...

The postpartum struggle is real! In this episode, we broke down the top things we wish we knew and turned them into our favorite tips! Part 1 has our first five tips, and part 2 will be coming soon! We are three Orthodox Chrisitan mothers who have all gone through this at least twice. We hope our tips are encouraging as you prepare for postpartum, help others in that stage in life, or reminisce ab...

"Punk brought me to Orthodoxy." Today, we listen to Emily's husband's Gary's story- discussing different "scenes", Death To The World, music, and Gary's journey to finding Orthodox Christianity THROUGH being punk! This is a must see/hear!