Tending the Garden of our Hearts

Kristina explains the reason why the Tending the Garden podcast will take a short break from episodes.

Kristina explains the reason why the Tending the Garden podcast will take a short break from episodes.

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger tell about a beloved saint. You can send your prayers to: St. John Maximovitch c/o Holy Virgin Cathedral “Joy of All Who Sorrow” 6210 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121

This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many!

This week, we get to know St. Porphyrios, the modern saint from Mt. Athos whose wisdom has enlightened so many!

Elissa and Kristina tell about Saints Cosmas and Damian from Asia Minor. They were brothers and doctors who helped people get well without charging any money.

Elissa and Kristina tell about Saints Cosmas and Damian from Asia Minor. They were brothers and doctors who helped people get well without charging any money.

Bishop Basil had a very interesting obedience — one that you might want to consider too!

Bishop Basil had a very interesting obedience — one that you might want to consider too!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!

In the final part of their Dormition series on the Life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the details of her passing from earthly life.

In the final part of their Dormition series on the Life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the details of her passing from earthly life.

In part two of their Dormition Fast series on the life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the role of the Theotokos during the years of her Son's public ministry, and look at what she did and where she went after He ascended to heaven.

In part two of their Dormition Fast series on the life of the Theotokos, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the role of the Theotokos during the years of her Son's public ministry, and look at what she did and where she went after He ascended to heaven.

As we begin the Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

As we begin the Dormition fast, we will spend some time learning about the Theotokos along with Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger. In this episode, we learn about the miracle of her birth, how she spent her childhood, and what prepared her to answer with the "yes" that changed the world.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss The Parable of the Two Debtors, from Luke 7: 36-50. What is Jesus trying to teach us about forgiveness?

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich discuss The Parable of the Two Debtors, from Luke 7: 36-50. What is Jesus trying to teach us about forgiveness?

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read the Parable of the Two Sons. Which is better? Saying you won't go to work but then going anyway, or saying you will work but not showing up?

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich read the Parable of the Two Sons. Which is better? Saying you won't go to work but then going anyway, or saying you will work but not showing up?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the Parable of the Good Samaritan. There are many ways to react when a person is struggling -- how can we react as Christ wishes?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger discuss the Parable of the Good Samaritan. There are many ways to react when a person is struggling -- how can we react as Christ wishes?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Rich Fool, and ask how we can avoid being fools ourselves!

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Rich Fool, and ask how we can avoid being fools ourselves!

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the very rich man who just kept stepping over poor Lazarus, as he lay suffering at his gate. Is it that God wants to help the poor, or that He's actually using the poor to help the rich?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about the very rich man who just kept stepping over poor Lazarus, as he lay suffering at his gate. Is it that God wants to help the poor, or that He's actually using the poor to help the rich?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about how one goes about building a tower or preparing for war. Are you prepared?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger talk about how one goes about building a tower or preparing for war. Are you prepared?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger talk about the unjust steward. It's bad to be unrighteous, right? Does God always want you to be honest and exact -- or would He rather see some mercy?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger talk about the unjust steward. It's bad to be unrighteous, right? Does God always want you to be honest and exact -- or would He rather see some mercy?

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Parable of the Servants Waiting for their Lord. We'll be thinking about the Second Coming, and about how important it is for Church leaders to do a good job of watching over Jesus' house.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis consider the Parable of the Servants Waiting for their Lord. We'll be thinking about the Second Coming, and about how important it is for Church leaders to do a good job of watching over Jesus' house.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis ask what we can learn from this tenacious widow.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich ask what we can learn from this tenacious widow.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin. How interested is God in bringing you home?

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis take a look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin. How interested is God in bringing you home?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Wicked Husbandsmen who refused to pay their rent, and attacked their landlord's representatives. What does that have to do with us?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Wicked Husbandsmen who refused to pay their rent, and attacked their landlord's representatives. What does that have to do with us?

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the parable of the talents.

This week, Elissa and Kristina explore the parable of the talents.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the what Jesus means when He says, "The last will be first and the first will be last."

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the what Jesus means when He says, "The last will be first and the first will be last."

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the parable of the marriage feast, and how God calls all of us into a wonderful banquet, even if He has to go find us in the highways and the hedges!

This week, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger explore the parable of the marriage feast, and how God calls all of us into a wonderful banquet, even if He has to go find us in the highways and the hedges!

This week, Elissa and Kristina take a look at the Ten Virgins, and why five of them could not just give the others some oil!

This week, Elissa and Kristina take a look at the Ten Virgins, and why five of them could not just give the others some oil!

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the unmerciful servant and the lesson he learned about how only a forgiving heart can receive forgiveness.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger consider the unmerciful servant and the lesson he learned about how only a forgiving heart can receive forgiveness.

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore three short parables. What is Jesus saying about how we enter into the Kingdom, and how we can stay there?