Everyday Orthodox
Everyday Orthodox
Meeting interesting Orthodox people
Everyday Orthodox is Ancient Faith’s new live listener call-in show, hosted by Elissa Bjeletich Davis. We’ll be sharing the personal stories of everyday Orthodox people—from the movers and shakers to the prosphora bakers! How well do we know the people beside us at liturgy? Every one of them has a story to tell, whether it’s a love story, a war story, a comedy or a tragedy, a tale of an immigrant’s struggle or a heartfelt conversion story. The Church is a community of human beings with unique personal narratives and perspectives, and the more we understand and appreciate one another, the better unified our community can be. We’re connecting the members of the Body of Christ, by exploring the stories of the Everyday Orthodox, and we hope you’ll join us by listening, and by calling in with questions.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
Meet Christina Andresen!
Christina Andresen is the mother of three growing humans and also the Director of Ministries for OCF. We'll hear about what OCF is up to across the nation and how it's connected to what's happening in her own kitchen every day.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Meet my friend, Sonia!
Sonia is originally from South Africa, where she grew up in a Greek community - until she and her husband left for Texas, where they've raised a beautiful family.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Spending Time with Fr. Evan!
Elissa's back, and she's joined by AFR's Fr. Evan to talk about his new book!
Monday, September 15, 2025
Update on Everyday Orthodox and Elissa Bjeletich Davis
Dear listeners and friends, I want to share a quick update to explain our unexpected absence. The podcasts are on a bit of a pause — but I'll be back soon. I was diagnosed this summer with a benign acoustic neuroma, and i underwent surgery to remove it. The big challenge was to be a loss of hearing on one side -- I have a cool cyborg implant to share with you when I get back! While the procedure itself went well, recovery hasn’t been as smooth or as simple as we hoped. i've had challenges requiring physical, speech and occupational therapy -- I'm learning more patience! and it has brought me into contact with very wonderful people i wouldn't have met otherwise, and it's giving me the chance to be on the receiving side of such beautiful prayers and gestures! I’m healing every day, and slowly but surely I will work my way back to you! Thank you for your patience, your support, and of course for your prayers! Our God always provides, and He continues to do so. With love in Christ, Elissa Bjeletich Davis
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Meet Corina Hall!
Corina is a wife, mother to 7 grown children, and grandmother to 3! A licensed midwife, author, speaker, and advocate, her recently published book, ‘The Chicken with the Red Feather’, portrays the true story of a family's journey with Huntington’s Disease
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