Afleveringen
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What happens when you choose to make your faith the center of your life?
In this episode, Katherine talks about why you should choose your faith. Choosing to make your faith the center of your life can alter the path of your life.
Glorifying God every day not only means living your faith, but continuing getting closer to God.
Katherine also reflects on some of her favorite Pascha memories.
Time Stamps
0:50 Schedule of Holy Week
4:45 How to continue glorifying God every day
7:24 Planning to make God the center of your life
9:09 What to do as a single person to grow in your faith
11:43 Traditions of Pascha and core memories
21:23 Why do we call it Pascha?
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Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week of Great Lent and provide a relatable topic you can reflect on.
Have you ever felt like you have done something in your past and will never be forgiven?
Do you feel guilt and shame for what you did?
Are you constantly dwelling on your past mistakes?
In this episode, Katherine draws inspiration from the story of St. Mary of Egypt and how we can repent from our sins.
She also gives you practical steps to let go of your past sins and the guilt and shame you may feel.
This is the final episode of the Lenten Podcast Series. Thank you so much for tuning in!
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Resources
Books:
Know the Faith by Rev. Michael Sanbour
Words of the Heart by Gerondissa Markrina Vassopolou
Time Stamps:
1:00 Reflections on intentions for Lent
5:45 St. Mary of Egypt
6:32 The Crucifixion and it's importance
8:03 Adam and Eve's original sin
12:09 Growing in your faith when you feel guilty
13:03 How Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant view guilt/ repentance
16:42 How to deal with guilt
18:35 Feeling shame
20:16 Why you shouldn't dwell on your past
22:49 Discernment and opportunities
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Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week of Great Lent and provide a relatable topic that you can reflect on.
In this episode, Katherine examines St. John Climacus' Ladder of Divine Ascent and how it relates to our spiritual journey.
She also highlights the importance of planning for your future and creating the ideal life for yourself, but gives you insights on how to do so from a faith-based perspective.
Episodes will be released weekly, so follow along as we go on the journey of Great Lent together!
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Resources
Books:
Thirty Steps to Heaven by Vassilios Papavassiliou
The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus
Time Stamps:
3:23 Intro to The Ladder of Divine Ascent/ St. John Climacus
6:27 Rung 1: Renunciation of the World
13:04 Rung 6: Rememberance of Death
17:26 Rung 13:Tedium and Despondency
23:38 Creating your ideal life
30:14 Seeking God's guidance
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Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week of Great Lent and provide a relatable topic that you can reflect on.
In this episode, Katherine talks about the metaphor of what it means to "bear your cross."
Whether you are struggling with an illness, past traumatic experience, or currently are dealing with something in your life that is difficult, Katherine explores how these experiences can shape your faith journey.
She also helps you to better understand what it means to "take up your cross" as Jesus Christ urges Christians to do in the Bible (Luke 9:23).
Episodes will be released weekly, so follow along as we go on the journey of Great Lent together!
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Time stamps
1:00 Intro
1:45 Sunday of the Holy Cross
1: 57: The imagery of "bearing one's cross"
5:54 Examples of crosses Modern Orthodox Christian bear
6:04 Singleness/ getting married
8:03 Struggling of balancing work and faith
12:00 Illness/ Disability; patience, prayer, and humility
22:42 Spiritual guidance for Orthodox Christian women: how to bear your crosses
26:07 How to grow in your spiritual health
Resources:
Orthodox Bible App: https://orthodoxbible.app/
Illness and The Believer (Newrome Press) BUY HERE
**Disclaimer: While your faith can help you get through hard times, it is important to seek professional help when necessary. This podcast is only an educational tool for your spiritual life, and I am not an expert. All examples shared are based on my knowledge/ experience.**
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Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week of Great Lent and provide a relatable topic you can reflect on.
In this episode, Katherine reflects on the miracle of the Paralytic (Mark 2: 1-12) and what it means to be forgiven.
She also reflects on how women can balance being independent while also bringing out their feminine traits. Finally, she relates St. Gregory Palamas' teachings to your daily life.
Episodes will be released weekly, so follow along as we go on the journey of Great Lent!
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Time Stamps
1:00 Intro
4:00 On Confession
6:00 St. Gregory Palamas
8:00 Gospel Reading
10:00 Forgiveness
11:44 Why Ask For Help?
12:36 Women's independence in the modern world
14:30 How asking for help relates to faith
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Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week for Great Lent and provide a relatable topic that you can reflect on.
In this episode, you will learn more about the history of iconography in the Orthodox Church.
Katherine also talks about her favorite woman saints that she draws inspiration from, and tells their stories.
Episodes will be released weekly on Wednesday, so follow along as we go on the journey of Great Lent together!
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Timestamps:
2:50 Intro to iconography
5:05 Byzantine era art
9:48 How Orthodox Christians use icons
10:37 St. Katherine
13:05 St. Paraskevi
14:36 St. Tabitha
16:02 St. Mary of Egypt
19:37 St. Euphemia
22:33 Honorable mentions
23:12 How to build an icon corner
CORRECTION: I stated icons were restored in 747 AD, but it was 787 AD.
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Welcome to the Lenten Podcast Series! This series will cover each week of Great Lent and provide a relatable topic that you can reflect on.
In this episode, Katherine talks about her intentions for the Lenten season. She guides you to create your own intentions so you can get the most out of this season. She also helps you to better understand the importance of Great Lent to Orthodox Christians.
Episodes will be released weekly, so follow along as we go on the journey of Great Lent together!
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Got a topic you want to discuss? Email us at [email protected]
Resources:
Bible: Orthodox Study Bible
Prayer Book: Newrome Press Prayer Book for Orthodox Christians
Apps: Daily Readings app ( Greek Orthodox Archdiocese)
https://www.goarch.org/-/daily-reading-app
Orthodox Bible App : https://apps.apple.com/de/app/orthodox-bible/id6446212792?l=en-GB
Guide to Confession
The Forgotten Medicine: The History of Repentance
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In this episode, Katherine discusses how to present yourself like a traditional Orthodox Christian woman. She reviews the Orthodox Church's view of modesty and how women should dress. She also provides examples from scripture to better understand women's roles. Finally, she gives tips to style your hair and wear makeup.
Key Moments:
1:20 Bible Quotes
3:30 Understanding modesty & What traditional Orthodox Christian women wear
7:10 How to incorporate pants into your wardrobe
13:07: How to be modest and not frumpy
16:55: Shopping tips
18:30 Makeup and hair tips
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Femininity is the center of being a woman, but what does it mean to be feminine? In this episode, Katherine defines femininity and what it means to embrace feminine energy. She compares masculine and feminine traits and provides Divine examples of femininity we can draw from as Orthodox Christians to help us embrace our feminine energy.
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Welcome to the first episode of Faithful Flourish!
In this episode, Katherine tells the story of how she grew up as an Orthodox Christian and got inspired to create Faithful Flourish. She also highlights the missions and values of Faithful Flourish and gives you a preview of what you can expect as a listener.
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Introducing Faithful Flourish, a captivating podcast designed specifically for Orthodox Christian women who seek to deepen their faith and navigate the complexities of the modern world. Hosted by Katherine Phillips, this podcast draws inspiration from her life as an Orthodox Christian. Faithful Flourish invites listeners to explore what it means to be a traditional Orthodox Christian woman, to live their faith authentically and meaningfully, and to flourish in every aspect of their lives so they can become the best version of themselves spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
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