Podcast appearances and mentions of kristina wenger

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.

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, 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the meaning behind Christ's parable of the leaven which completely and permanently transformed three measures of meal.

This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich explore the multi-layered meaning behind this simple, one-sentence parable! How is the Kingdom of God like a mustard seed?

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger explore the big question of why bad things happen in this world through a look at the simple and understandable Parable of the Wheat and the Tares!

Kristina and Elissa are re-releasing their series on the Parables, just in time for the Triodion! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich begin this unit on the Parables of Christ with a consideration of what parables are, and a look at the Parable of the Sower!

Kristina and Elissa are re-releasing their series on the Parables, just in time for the Triodion! This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger take a look at the Parable of the Last Judgement (or the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats) and ask how we can become sheep instead of goats.

Kristina and Elissa are re-releasing their series on the Parables, just in time for the Triodion! This week, Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich take a look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Which brother are you?

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity! Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich Davis consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Here's a special re-release of a classic episode as we celebrate Holy Nativity! As the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers approaches, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger look at the first chapter of Matthew's gospel and discuss the meaning of the lineage of Jesus Christ.

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! Originally released April 20, 2023

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! Originally released April 20, 2023

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean? Originally released April 15, 2021

This week, Elissa Bjeletich and Kristina Wenger get us ready for Pascha by asking: how exactly did Jesus trample down death by death? What does that mean? Originally released April 15, 2021

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Kristina Wenger and Elissa Bjeletich consider the Magi: who were these wise men from the East, and what made them decide to seek out the Baby Jesus?

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger tell about St. Seraphim of Sarov.

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!

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!

You have heard it said that You Shall Not Murder anyone, but what about just really wanting to murder them? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus is as bad as murder and worse than being angry? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

You have heard it said that You Shall Not Murder anyone, but what about just really wanting to murder them? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this upcoming Nativity Fast?

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this upcoming Nativity Fast?

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this upcoming Nativity Fast?

What did Jesus mean when He said that He didn't come to destroy the Law, but to fulfill it? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the light of the world? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the light of the world? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the light of the world? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the salt of the earth? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.