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Diary of a Russian Priest
This week Mother Natalia talks about a book she's reading, The Diary of a Russian Priest, and inspiration she's received from it. The discussion covers a variety of topics including wearing masks to hide our true selves, finding inner peace, vocations, and our conscience.
Mother-daughter Natalia
We're back with part two of our "meet the parents" series. This week Fr. Michael interviews Mother Natalia's parents, Barbara and Dave.
Father-son Michael
This week we're meeting the parents! Mother Natalia interviews Fr. Michael's parents in an inspirational and moving episode.
OLO-Biography

From Whence Mother Natalia Came
This week Mother Natalia shares her vocation story up to the decision to enter the monastery.
Melkite Joe
We're happy to welcome to the podcast special guest Melkite Joe. Melkite Joe shares a bit of his life story.
The Ladies of the Podcast: Discernment
This week we meet Beth from the media team. Beth talks about her personal vocational discernment and not fearing the unknown.
How the Fathers "Discerned"
This week Fr. Michael talks about Gregory the Theologian and how he came to know and understand his vocation.
Dokimos Part 2
We continue last week's discussion. The monastery has a new member of the community!
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