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Meeting interesting Orthodox people

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Join us one last time, as we talk about 8 wonderful years of getting to know Everyday Orthodox people! AFR's Melanie DeRenzo will join Elissa for a retrospective conversation and to offer a bit of Elissa's own story!

You may remember Martha Condra from her Ancient Faith podcast about food and faith called Wheat, Wine, and Oil. Martha holds a degree in culinary arts and has developed recipes at Cooking Light and Health magazines. She is a mother and grandmother in... more

Angela Cory is a homeschooling mother of three who is thankful for her family’s life in the Orthodox Church. Her husband is a new deacon, so now she's a Matushka. Recently, her family was honored to care for a foster child who has since transitioned ... more

Meet Claire Vlachos-Martin, Director of Operations for FOCUS North America. Claire resides in St. Louis with her husband of 23 years, as well as her 19 year old son, Leo, and her 16 year old daughter, Eleni.

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Recent Guests

Martha Condra
Orthodox chef and culinary expert with a background in professional kitchens and podcasting
Episode: Meet Martha Condra , Orthodox Chef
Claire Vlachos-Martin
Director of Operations for FOCUS North America
FOCUS North America
Episode: Meet Claire Vlachos-Martin!
Dylan Pahman
Author and theologian, founder and president of the St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute for Orthodoxy & Liberty
Acton Institute
Episode: Meet author Dylan Pahman!
Elizabeth Scott Tervo
A poetess and author of "The Sun Does Not Shine Without You," a memoir of Soviet Georgia.
Episode: Meet Elizabeth Tervo!
Kevin Goodman
A financial advisor, involved in the St. Nicholas Tele-Santa ministry under the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
St. Nicholas Tele-Santa
Episode: Meet Kevin Goodman from St. Nicholas Tele-Santa!
Jessica Jordan
Filmmaker and friend of the host
Wild West Filmmaking
Episode: Meet Jessica Jordan!
Christina Andresen
Head of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Episode: Meet Christina Andresen!
Sonia Foucas
Greek woman from South Africa who shares her journey as an Orthodox Christian.
Episode: Meet my friend, Sonia!
Father Evan Armitoss
Priest and author of Toolkit for Spiritual Growth
Episode: Spending Time with Fr. Evan!

Host

Elisa Bialatich-Davis
Host of Everyday Orthodox

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • She’s progressive

    Elissa publicly judged and insulted fellow orthodox Christians for being conservative. If she was misquoted in this article, she should make a public statement saying so.

    “Elissa Bjeletich Davis, a former Protestant who now belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church in Austin, is a Sunday school teacher and has her own podcast. She says many converts belong to "the anti-woke crowd" and sometimes have strange ideas about their new faith - especially those in the Russian Church.

    "They see it as a mil... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Vmulanne
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoy your show

    I really enjoy your show. I have visited St. Elias Orthodox Church in downtown Austin.

    I was born cradle Orthodox but was Protestant for about twenty years. I got back in communion with The Church about five months ago.

    When I was Protestant there was a lot I didn’t know about Orthodoxy. When I was a kid I didn’t speak the language so not everything got passed down.

    I wish I had returned sooner but I had a long journey back. It’s been great though and O certainly appreciate the fulln... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spiral Gypsy
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Thank you for a great show! Looking forward to listening to it every Monday! 🤗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SofiaAlazne
    Sweden6 years ago
  • Inspiring Interviews

    Interesting, inspiring interviews - with the type of people you would like to have a conversation with - it has a call-in component, so if you listen live through ancientfaith.com on the first and third Thursdays at 8 PM Eastern, you too can join the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob_Livonia
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the warm, personal storytelling and the way guests are drawn from diverse Orthodox communities.
Audience feedback highlights the show's harmony between faith, culture, and daily life.
Fans value the welcoming conversations and practical spiritual insights for family and community involvement.

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Meet Mat. Angela Cory!
Q: How has your parenting changed since your husband became a deacon?
Angela mentioned that she hasn't felt much change personally as she had already built strong relationships within the church community, but it has been more significant for her husband.
Meet Elizabeth Tervo!
Q: What do you think about the transition into your role as a presbytera?
It was a bit of a shock in that there were many responsibilities and expectations I wasn't entirely prepared for.
Meet Elizabeth Tervo!
Q: Were you familiar with Russian Orthodoxy and Georgian Orthodoxy when you came to Georgia?
No, I wasn't. I had been brought up Catholic and was discovering my faith at that time.
Meet Jessica Jordan!
Q: What brought you to the Orthodox Church?
Jessica visited her sister in Oregon, where she was introduced to discussions about faith that led her to inquire about Orthodox Christianity.
Meet Jessica Jordan!
Q: What kind of a church were you attending as a kid?
Initially, a fundamental Bible church followed by a Vineyard Christian Fellowship Movement, a charismatic church.

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This show highlights Orthodox Christian life through conversations with a wide range of guests, from clergy and lay leaders to authors and professionals who intersect faith with daily life. Episodes often feature personal origin stories, community-building efforts, and how faith shapes work, family, and culture. A standout is the consistent emphasis on everyday faith in action—listening to diverse voices within Orthodoxy and exploring how tradition informs modern living. Potential listeners who enjoy intimate, faith-centered storytelling and practical spirituality will likely find the mix of guests and topics compelling.

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2. Claire Vlachos-Martin
3. Dylan Pahman
4. Elizabeth Scott Tervo
5. Kevin Goodman
6. Jessica Jordan
7. Christina Andresen
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