Tending the Garden of our Hearts

Kristina and Elissa continue their journey throught the Acts of the Apostles with the Apostles encountering a sorcerer, and an Ethiopian.

As they work their way through the Acts of the Apostles, Elissa and Kristina look at St. Stephen, a miracle working deacon filled with the Holy Spirit - and the first of the martyrs.

As we continue through Acts of the Apostles, we find that Peter is freed by and angel, and finds an unlikely supporter on council.

Our last episode was on the beautiful feast of Pentecost, and now we continue with a series on the Acts of the Apostles, exploring the growth of the early church.

Elissa and Kristina are beginning a new summer series on the Acts of the Apostles, beginning with Pentecost and moving through stories of the early Church. It's starting off with this classic episode!

Kristina and Elissa consider the importance of our relationships with each other and how they help us grow closer to God?

Kristina and Elissa contemplate the Good Samaritan and the wonderful nugget of wisdom to bear each other's burdens.

Elissa and Kristina consider what St. Paul taught about giving thanks in all things, and how remembering this nugget of wisdom can fill our lives with joy and love.

Elissa and Kristina continue their “nuggets of wisdom” series by considering that not only are YOU an icon of Christ, but everyone else is too!

Kristina and Elissa discuss how this “nugget of wisdom” can improve your life: You are an icon of Christ!

Elissa and Kristina are back, after taking time off to deal with some health struggles. In this episode, the talk about a nugget of wisdom that can really help in the midst of difficulty.

Kristina explains the reason why the Tending the Garden podcast will take a short break from episodes.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many!

Elissa and Kristina tell about Saints Cosmas and Damian from Asia Minor. They were brothers and doctors who helped people get well without charging any money.

Bishop Basil had a very interesting obedience — one that you might want to consider too!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

In the final part of their Dormition series on the Life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the details of her passing from earthly life.

In part two of their Dormition Fast series on the life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the role of the Theotokos during the years of her Son's public ministry, and look at what she did and where she went after He ascended to heaven.

As we begin the Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss The Parable of the Two Debtors, from Luke 7: 36-50. What is Jesus trying to teach us about forgiveness?

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read the Parable of the Two Sons. Which is better? Saying you won't go to work but then going anyway, or saying you will work but not showing up?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the Parable of the Good Samaritan. There are many ways to react when a person is struggling -- how can we react as Christ wishes?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Rich Fool, and ask how we can avoid being fools ourselves!

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the very rich man who just kept stepping over poor Lazarus, as he lay suffering at his gate. Is it that God wants to help the poor, or that He's actually using the poor to help the rich?