The Saint Emmelia Podcast

Author of "Fasting as a Family" from Ancient Faith, Matushka Melissa Naasko joins us once again - this time to discuss the education method of Charlotte Mason. With 11 children to practice on, Matushka Melissa has become an expert on Charlotte Mason and has a plethora of information and advice for those who are beginning their homeschool journey or for veterans who maybe need to take a new approac...

Author of "Fasting as a Family" from Ancient Faith, Matushka Melissa Naasko joins us once again - this time to discuss the education method of Charlotte Mason. With 11 children to practice on, Matushka Melissa has become an expert on Charlotte Mason and has a plethora of information and advice for those who are beginning their homeschool journey or for veterans who maybe need to take a new approac...

Philip Mamalakis, Ph. D., author of Parenting Towards the Kingdom and Director of the Field Education Program at Hellenic College / Holy Cross (HCHC), join us for an enlightening and informative discussion. HCHC is a National Sponsor of Saint Emmelia Ministries, and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. HCHC was founded in 1937 and its mission is the formation and the education of the person wit...

Philip Mamalakis, Ph. D., author of Parenting Towards the Kingdom and Director of the Field Education Program at Hellenic College / Holy Cross (HCHC), join us for an enlightening and informative discussion. HCHC is a National Sponsor of Saint Emmelia Ministries, and is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. HCHC was founded in 1937 and its mission is the formation and the education of the person wit...

"Letters for Pilgrimage: Lenten Meditations for Teen Girls" (Park End Books) is an inspirational travel companion filled with unique stories covering Lent, Holy Week and Bright Week. This compilation of letters for teenage girls will guide them, inspire them and reveal to them how God shows Himself in the midst of darkness and the trials of life. Join me and co-authors Sarah Lenora Gingrich and A....

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they hom...

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they hom...

"Orthodox Mom" aka "Adventures of an Orthodox Mom" blogger Sylvia Leontaritis joins us to discuss her adventures homeschooling, the books she's authored, how to approach Great Lent and many other wonderful topics. Sylvia has recently started a YouTube Channel as well as a Patreon Community to encourage faith-filled living. (Part 1 of 2) You can find Sylvia at: orthodoxmom.com patreon.com/OrthodoxM...

"Orthodox Mom" aka "Adventures of an Orthodox Mom" blogger Sylvia Leontaritis joins us to discuss her adventures homeschooling, the books she's authored, how to approach Great Lent and many other wonderful topics. Sylvia has recently started a YouTube Channel as well as a Patreon Community to encourage faith-filled living. (Part 2 of 2) You can find Sylvia at: orthodoxmom.com patreon.com/OrthodoxM...

"Should Orthodox Children Play Video Games?" We put this question to Fr. Andrew and Kh. Nicole Damick, both of whom have extensive homeschool experience as well as a working knowledge of video games. The V. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries and former pastor (2009-2020) of St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, PA, where they hom...

Rod Dreher, the keynote speaker for the 2021 Saint Emmelia Ministries Online Conference, joins us to talk about homeschooling, his best-selling books, and the importance of living a life in the world, but not of the world. Rod Dreher is a senior editor at The American Conservative and author of five books, including the New York Times bestsellers Live Not By Lies (2020), The Benedict Option (2017)...

Matushka Melissa Naasko, author of "Fasting as a Family," joins us to offer practical tips as we are preparing to begin Great Lent. Homeschool mom to eleven children, Matushka Melissa and Fr. Benjamin live in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan. (Part 2 of 2)

Matushka Melissa Naasko, author of "Fasting as a Family," joins us to offer practical tips as we are preparing to begin Great Lent. Homeschool mom to eleven children, Matushka Melissa and Fr. Benjamin live in Upper Peninsula of Michigan and are with the Monastery of Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam in Houghton, Michigan. (Part 1 of 2)

Alexandra (Alex) Gonzalez is a member of the planning committee for the 2021 Saint Emmelia ONLINE Conference. Alex shares very exciting information about the speakers and workshops for adults, teens and children at this year's conference in April. She also graciously speaks to us about her homeschool journey with restful learning and life with teens in Massachusetts. Join us for an enjoyable discu...

Kh. Kristina Gillquist is the host of the Saint Emmelia Ministries Homeschool Tea, a monthly online gathering for conversation, encouragement, and support for homeschool moms. Kh. Kristina shares her families experience of contracting COVID-19 and offers her vision for the Homeschool Tea. Fr. Peter John and Kh. Kristina Gillquist and their family live in Indiana where Fr. Peter John is the parish...

Jennifer Hock is the creative mind behind her website Illumination Learning along with the wonderful K-2 homeschool curriculum, My World & Me. Join us as she speaks about her family, homeschooling and her projects.

Kh. Nicole Damick takes us on a fun journey discussing her path to homeschooling and life as a homeschool mom. Kh Nicole homeschools four children. She doesn't get enough sleep or exercise, and she spends all her money on books. She dreams of winning four of the Hammer Schumacher Human Bowling Balls so that she can just put them inside and let them roll around in them in the backyard while she get...

Jonathan and Elisa Jackson join us to talk about their journey in homeschooling, cyber schooling (online learning) and their new lives in Ireland. More information about Jonathan's music can be found at www.jonathanjackson.com More information about the Romanian Monastery in Ireland can be found at www.orthodoxmonasteryireland.ie For more information on Saint Emmelia Ministries or one of our regio...

Megan Gilbert, wife of a seminarian, homeschool mom, artist and published author takes us on a journey to Greece where her and her husband found Orthodoxy. Since then, much has changed and she joyfully speaks to us about homeschooling her young children and still finding time to do her artwork and publish books. You can find her works at the Ancient Faith store. (store.ancientfaith.com) "A Mother'...

In this episode we are given encouragement by learning that Orthodox homeschooled children can even become doctors! Join Anita as she talks with mother and daughter, Sue and Catherine Watson. For more information on Saint Emmelia Ministries or one of our regional conferences, visit www.saintemmelia.com

Dn. Sean Reid interviewed the new host of The Saint Emmelia Podcast, Anita Novratidis. They discuss the challenges of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Anita's goals as she takes over the hosting responsibilities for the podcast. Saint Emmelia Ministries is deeply grateful for Dn. Sean Reid's ministry as the host of The Saint Emmelia Podcast. Raised in an Orthodox home, Anita...

Dn. Sean Reid continues his interview Fr. Jason Foster and his daughter Savannah about their creation of the Orthodox Christian Deaf Association. The purpose of this pan-Orthodox organization is to connect Orthodox deaf Christians of all jurisdictions together in order to foster fellowship, create useful resources, both educational and liturgical, plan special events, and to introduce the greater...

Dn. Sean Reid interview Fr. Jason Foster and his daughter Savannah about their creation of the Orthodox Christian Deaf Association. The purpose of this pan-Orthodox organization is to connect Orthodox deaf Christians of all jurisdictions together in order to foster fellowship, create useful resources, both educational and liturgical, plan special events, and to introduce the greater deaf community...

Dn. Sean Reid interviews Ruth Purcell (experienced homeschool mom, music educator, and a certified 1st Steps in Music instructor) on the importance of music in the education of children. 1st Steps in Music was developed by Dr. John Feierabend and adapted for homeschool use by Ruth. To find out more about Ruth's music program visit ruthpurcell.com/stemmelia where you will find a video of a sample l...

Dn. Sean Reid interviews Kh. Kristina Gillquist on the topic of homeschooling with children and parents who have special abilities or needs. Kh. Kristina lives in Bloomington, Indiana where her husband, Fr. Peter Jon, is pastor of All Saints Orthodox Church. Her first vocation was as a physical therapist specializing in pediatrics and neurologic rehabilitation, but her full-time caseload is her za...