Tending the Garden of our Hearts

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the third of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fourth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they kick off this season of Tending the Garden of Our Hearts with a series about Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Premieres September 1.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore what it means for Jesus to "fulfill" Old Testament feasts and God's promises.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger discuss the selection of a new 12th Apostle, and the lives of the Twelve after the Ascension.

Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as they explore the story of the Ascension and its meaning for us in our daily lives.

Christ is risen! Join Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis as we look at the Samaritan woman whose meeting with Jesus at Jacob's well changed everything!

Christ is risen! For the Sunday of the Paralytic, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis discuss the time when Jesus healed a paralytic at Bethesda, saying, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."

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!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the forty-day Paschal season, and consider all the important things we've learned from "Doubting" St. Thomas!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger share about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from the book Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families, available at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger talk about Palm Sunday, considering what it means that Jesus is the Resurrection, and why the people honored Christ at his entry into Jerusalem. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The do...

On Sunday we commemorate St. Mary of Egypt, whose life was not always saintly. That’s why she is such a favorite in the Church, actually—she is a wonderful example of how we can turn our lives around when we truly repent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lente...

This coming Sunday is the Sunday of St. John Climacus. Climacus is not his name—it’s a word that means “ladder.” Saint John wrote a book called The Ladder of Divine Ascent, so we call him St. John Climacus, or St. John of the Ladder. In this episode we learn more about his life and the book he wrote. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and...

This week begins with the Sunday of the Holy Cross. We will hear the story of how the holy Cross of Christ was found by St. Helena, as well as what happened and how the people reacted when it was found. We will also talk about why the Sunday of the Holy Cross is celebrated right in the middle of Great Lent. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, eboo...

On the second Sunday of Lent, we commemorate St. Gregory Palamas. In this episode, we will learn about his life and his devotion to prayer. What is “the Prayer of the Heart”? Who was Barlaam, and how does his interaction with St. Gregory Palamas make this Sunday sometimes considered “the Sunday of Orthodoxy, part two"? Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Familie...

Find out why, on the first Sunday of Great Lent, Orthodox people all over the world carry icons in processions and loudly declare: "This is the Faith of the Apostles, this is the Faith of the Fathers, this is the Faith of the Orthodox, this is the Faith which has established the universe." Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook a...

We begin Great Lent by asking for forgiveness and by forgiving one another. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book, ebook, and audiobook at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgment (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats. You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at: tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations...

Lent approaches! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-th...

This week as the Triodion begins, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger prepare for Lent by discussing the much beloved Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Which of these men went home justified, and what does that mean? You'll find more materials to make this lesson come to life for your family or classroom at tending-the-garden.com/virtualsundayschool. Find the Tending the Garden of O...

This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hea...

St. Paisios is a very recent Saint, and very popular! We're talking about his life and his wisdom. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listing/970766999/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily

How does a person become a Saint? We'll get to know Matushka Olga of blessed memory, and hear why it's possible that she'll someday be called Saint Olga! Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-daily-lenten-meditations-for-families/. The downloadable activity book is available at etsy.com/listi...

Many years ago a lonely shepherd found an icon of the Holy Theotokos in a myrtle tree, which began a long string of miracles! Join Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger as they tell some wonderful stories about this beautiful, miracle-working icon. Find the Tending the Garden of Our Hearts: Daily Lenten Meditations for Families book at store.ancientfaith.com/tending-the-garden-of-our-hearts-d...