Melanie interviews Savannah Foster, President of the Orthodox Christian Deaf Association (OCDA). They talk about the scope and history of the ministry, the need for deaf accessibility within Orthodoxy, and the many ways we can help. Learn more at: https://www.orthodoxchristiandeafassociation.org/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Melanie interviews Kh. Jocelyn Abyad, President of We Carry You Still, a miscarriage and infant loss ministry. They discuss the profound grief of miscarriage, different ways the Church can help, and resources that We Carry You Still provides. Learn more at: https://wecarryyoustill.org/ Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Orthodox Education: Melanie interviews Benjamin Lyda, founder of the writing curriculum "Scriptorium Writing" and co-host of the Saint Nektarios Orthodox Educators Conference. They talk about modern education, why Orthodox education matters for the family, and the scope and registration of the conference (November 6-7, 2026). Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Melanie interviews Steve Robinson and Bill Gould, co-hosts of Ancient Faith Radio's legacy podcast, "Our Life in Christ." They discuss the background of the podcast, it's purpose, and their exciting 25 year reunion coming up soon. See more information at: https://www.orthodoxpatrick.org/afr Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Melanie interviews Fr. Herman Belt of the OCA Diocese of Alaska, who is leading a search for the relics of St. Yakov of Alaska. Fr. Herman shares the story of St. Yakov, his importance to Alaskan Orthodox Christians, and the efforts that have been made to locate the saint's holy relics. Music License: Friends by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US