Mugs and Mercy Podcast

Merry Christmas from Mugs and Mercy! We have an announcement and stay until the end to hear our Christmas Carol! Christ is born! Let us glorify Him!

Today we discuss keeping Christ in Christmas, especially where the world around us meets our fast and Orthodox Traditions with challenges. Blessed Advent!

Join us as we discuss different approaches families may take concerning the "Santa Claus Tradition" (wink wink!), especially considering the Orthodox Christian context. So put some mallows on your drink and connect with us today!

Twaddle? Or alive? Three Orthodox women discuss secular media, the various mediums of media, and what is edifying vs simply just… twaddle.

We, the three Orthodox women of Mugs and Mercy sit down and interview our Grandmother whom we call “Grandy!” We all have a lot to be thankful and have a lot to learn from her.

Top 12 Orthodox Traditions of Advent are here! Let’s be joyful and attentive as we anticipate the Lord’s birth! Resources and Links:Khouria Destinie Winnhttps://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/nativityblogsInstagram: @asceticlifeofmotherhoodSaint Nicholashttps://www.orthodoxbend.org/the-secret-gifts-of-st-nicholas/Saint Barbarahttps://www.saintbarbarafw.org/who-was-saint-barbara/Saint Lucia’s (Santa Lucia) https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/blog/stluciatraditionsSaint Olga of Alaskahttps://www.oca.org/fs/st-olga-alaskaAdvent Wreathhttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.st-philip.net/files/Bulletins%2520plus/Advent-Wreath.pdf&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1763459663934464&usg=AOvVaw0yIi_p9xI4zC1qk2Vc5H4aFind us!Christine - Instagram: @thattinilifeEmily - Youtube: @TakeEmWithYouu Instagram: @Emily_Nicole77Katie - Instagram: @muchadoaboutdrama, @NurturingNeurodivergentKiddosYouTube:@muchadoaboutdrama - @nurturingneurodivergentkiddosTikTok: @nurturingneurodivergenceWebsite - muchadoaboutdrama.comMusic by:Nazo Zakkak - nazozakkak.com - Instagram @nazo_zakkak - Youtube ​⁠

Join us in this lively discussion as we cover the topic of secular media consumed as Christians. After touching on the definition of "secular" we discuss some of our favorite examples, taking a deep dive into literature and story in particular. We'll be specifically fleshing out the Christian themes of Harry Potter and other fantastical tales, considering discernment and other factors that may determine what one finds edifying. But listener, beware--Spoilers ensue!Links and Mentions:We'll link the article by Wendy Braun here: Books:Harry Potter Series by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia C.S. LewisThe Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (audiobook narrated by Graeme Malcolm)The Hunger Games series by Suzanne CollinsReady Player One by Ernest ClineMusicals: The Music Man, Seussical the Musical, Les MiserablesMovies: The Hunchback of Notre Dame , Titanic

Join us for an interview with Nazo Zakkak!In today's episode, Nazo talks about his background as an Orthodox Christian composer and church admin. He shares how he brings God into his work, whether it's directly for the church or for family life. As Christians, we can all find God throughout our day, no matter the work we are doing.Find us online!Christine - Instagram: @thattinilifeEmily - Youtube: @TakeEmWithYouu Instagram: @Emily_Nicole77Katie - Instagram: @muchadoaboutdrama, @NurturingNeurodivergentKiddosYouTube:@muchadoaboutdrama - @nurturingneurodivergentkiddosTikTok: @nurturingneurodivergenceWebsite - muchadoaboutdrama.comMusic by:Nazo Zakkak - nazozakkak.com - Instagram @nazo_zakkak - Youtube @nazozakkak

Oh hi! We just pulled out tray of cookies. Pour a cup and join us as we discuss true Christian femininity. What does it mean? Is it baking cookies and making sandwiches in the kitchen? Wearing heals and makeup? Being compassionate and effective? We as Orthodox Christians try to explain what femininity is and its beauty and strength!

Today’s episode is a doozy!! We discuss our views on beauty standards as Christian women including self expression, tattoos, pixie cuts, Mohawks, the wolf cut, body image, weight, Hairmageddon and so much more!