Best Discovery Christian Church Davis Podcasts (2024)

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From a Crisis of Faith to a Discovery of Hope with Teresa Davis, R.N., Andrew's Mom 42:55

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What do we do when our deepest fear suddenly becomes our new reality? How do we even begin to process and navigate the pain and grief we never could have imagined? This is where Teresa Davis found herself on November 28, 2018 when she learned that her 32 year old son, Andrew had died when the plane he was piloting crashed in a very remote area, lea…

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Micah

3d ago

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OT, Micah, Humility, Beholden

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Jonah

10d ago

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OT, Prophets, Jonah, Grace, Great, Gospel, Concern

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"Walking Through Fire" with Vaneetha Risner, Paul's Mom 45:56

10d ago45:56

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In this episode, well known author and speaker Vaneetha Risner and I talk about her long journey of loss and suffering beginning with childhood polio, several miscarriages, the death of her infant son Paul, post-polio syndrome, betrayal and abandonment by her first husband, and caring for young daughters alone while battling illness. We talk about …

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Meet Laura Forsberg!

11d ago

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A mother, writer, and teacher of college students and preschoolers, Laura received her Ph.D. from Harvard, earned tenure, published her first academic book, and then left to homeschool her children. She's working to set up Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in her parish.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Habakkuk

17d ago

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OT, Prophets, Emotions, Poetry, Holy Imagination

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A Conversation with Jenny Leavitt, Jacob's Mom 41:34

24d ago41:34

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Every year, approximately 11,000 people are killed by drunk drivers, an astounding number. Jenny Leavitt's 17 year old son, Jacob, was one of them in August, 2015. Miraculously, her 29 year old son, Caleb, survived, but was left with catastrophic injuries requiring a long period of healing and recovery. How do parents survive and navigate something…

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Meet Aleksandr Jovic!

29d ago

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Aleksandr Jovic just made his directorial debut with the documentary, Beyond the Peak. He has spent years in Hollywood, working in various roles in both production and post-production. Get to know Aleksandr, and learn about his lenten documentary!By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Ezekiel

1M ago

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OT, Prophets, Holy Imagination

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Meet Kristi Tartara!

1M ago

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Kristi grew up with a Yiayia who truly lived the faith. In one of the hardest experiences of Kristi’s life, she was diagnosed with MS and Lyme. She relied on prayer, like Yiayia, and this struggle led to her true calling - author and illustrator of Orthodox children’s books!By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Jospeh

1M ago

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Genesis, OT, Faith, Journey, Kindness

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Navigating the Devastation of Suicide with Tobe and Amy Witmer, Abbie’s parents 47:11

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As the day began to unfold on June 28, 2023, life as they knew it would never again be the same for Tobe and Amy as they learned their precious, beautiful 28 year old daughter Abbie had taken her own life after a long battle with depression and PTSD. Tobe and Amy had witnessed the pain and suffering of others as they grieved their loved ones in his…

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Meet Filmmaker, Evan Mann!

1M ago

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Evan and his wife discovered Orthodoxy in 2008 and soon established Otherworldly Productions, a video production company specializing in quirky commercials (Adidas, Clif Bar). Now, they're focused on Facing Phantoms, a feature-length documentary on the beauty of Orthodoxy.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Israel

2M ago

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Genesis, OT, Journey, Growth, Transformation, Grace

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Meet Fr. Michael Pejovic !

2M ago

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With years of experience in prison ministry, Fr. Michael Pejovic serves as a Prison Relationship Manager for OCPM, responding to the spiritual needs of prisoners and supporting the community surrounding them. Serbian-American, he serves as an OCA priest in New Jersey.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Jacob

2M ago

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Genesis, OT, Family Baggage, Forgiveness, Grace

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A Grandparent’s Grief Journey with Dr. Michael Bullock, Miles’ grandfather and President of Miles’ Mission 45:04

2M ago45:04

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In our previous episode, Michael’s daughter, Jennifer Bullock-Moore, shared the story of the tragic loss of her beautiful son Miles to stillbirth in September 2021. Grandparents, like surviving siblings, are often overlooked following the death of a child, but their grief is just as real. In this episode, Michael describes the heartbreaking pain of…

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Abraham II

2M ago

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Genesis, OT, Gospel, Grace, Sacrifice, Love

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Meet Fr. Nick Anton !

2M ago

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Fr. Nick specializes in negotiation, diplomacy, peacemaking, and change leadership. He has used those gifts in service to the GOA, the Patriarch of Constantinople, the Assembly of Bishops, and the UN––and now he's part of the effort to translate the Divine Liturgy into ASL.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Abraham I

2M ago

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Genesis, OT

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A Conversation with Jennifer Bullock-Moore, Miles' Mom 52:19

2M ago52:19

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2022 statistics from the National Institutes of Health mirror findings of an investigation by ProPublica into the U.S. stillbirth crisis in which more than 20,000 pregnancies every year are lost at 20 weeks or more with the baby being born dead. As the news anchor for the local NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, Jenn’s pregnancy was celebrated and fo…

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Meet Emanuel Burke !

2M ago

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Artist Emanuel Burke found Orthodoxy through icons. His art, rooted in Orthodox tradition, portrays saints in fresh ways, exploring the boundaries of light and dark, life and death, and sketching out the path of salvation. He and his wife, Yam, have 3 young children.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Abram II

2M ago

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Genesis, OT, Covenant, Promise, Grace

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Abram

3M ago

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Genesis, Mission, Missio Dei, Abraham, Promise

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A Conversation with Aubrey Sampson: Author, Church Planter, Podcaster, and Speaker 55:22

3M ago55:22

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In this episode, noted author, speaker and podcaster, Aubrey Sampson, talks with me about her personal grief journey and a crisis of faith following the sudden, tragic death of her cousin Cameron in a snow hiking accident. Describing Cameron as being like a brother, his untimely death resulted in a season of very deep grief and depression. As if th…

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Meet Jonathan Jackson from Unsung Hero!

3M ago

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You know Jonathan Jackson from General Hospital, Tuck Everlasting and Nashville -- but now get to know him as a fellow Orthodox Christian. We'll talk about his faith, his role in the upcoming film, Unsung Hero, and his new album, The Harrowing of Hell.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Richard Ramsey, Director of Unsung Hero !

3M ago

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Richard Ramsey co-wrote and co-directed the feature film, Unsung Hero. He and his brother, John, make comedic short films which have been featured in numerous film festivals. Richard and his wife live in Nashville and have five children (all named after Beatles songs).By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Babel

3M ago

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Genesis, Mission, Movement, Church

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A Conversation with Tim Challies, Nick's dad 48:29

3M ago48:29

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How is a parent supposed to accept and begin processing the sudden, unexplainable death of their child? Healthy 20 years don’t just die suddenly without warning or symptoms of some sort. Sadly, a phone call brought this devastating news to Tim Challies and his family on November 3, 2020. His precious son Nick, engaged to be married, and working tow…

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Meet Fr. John Kowalczyk!

3M ago

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Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Noah

3M ago

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Genesis, OT, Flood, Covenant

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Meet Michael Baclig !

3M ago

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Michael is a husband and father of three, a parish council president, the son of an Orthodox priest, and the President of The Antiochian Men. We'll hear his story and learn why and how he founded this impressive new group.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Cain

4M ago

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Genesis, OT, Justice, Vengeance, Grace, Whole Hearted

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A Conversation with Jessika Stephen Sanders and Eric Schumacher, authors of "In His Hands, Prayers for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis" 38:01

4M ago38:01

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What do we do when the news we receive changes everything and we suddenly find ourselves in the middle of a crisis without warning? It leaves us paralyzed with fear and uncertainty so deep we don’t even know if we can pray, or how we can pray. If that’s where you find yourself as you’re reading this, please listen to this conversation. In this epis…

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Meet Eleanor Herman!

4M ago

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Eleanor is a delightful woman whose deep faith has carried her through tragedy, including the loss of her sweet son. A wife and mother, she works in the banking industry and has taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, and baked prosphora.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Easter 2024

4M ago

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Easter, Hope, Sin, Resurrection

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Echad

4M ago

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Genesis, OT, Creation, Unity

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A Conversation with Terry Sternad, T.J's dad 44:44

4M ago44:44

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For Terry Sternad, the cold, icy December day on a horse ranch in Colorado, was to be one of watching his daughter take a riding lesson while his 5 year old son T.J. enjoyed exploring around the stables where he had played on previous trips. What happened over the next few hours would forever profoundly alter Terry’s and his family’s lives. In this…

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Eikons

4M ago

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Genesis, OT, Creation, Humanity, Imago Dei

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Meet Presvytera Melanie DeStefano !

4M ago

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Pres. Melanie and her husband, Fr. Joseph, have one son, Michael Seraphim, whose special needs greatly impact his health and independence. She works to encourage families who face similar challenges and to dispel cultural stigmas associated with disabilities.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Home

5M ago

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Genesis, Science, Home, Trust

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Navigating the Nightmare of Suicide with Stephanie Carducci, Daniel's Mom 41:58

5M ago41:58

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January 31, 2018 should have been a "normal", otherwise uneventful day for Stephanie Carducci and her family. They would soon discover that was not to be the case, when they learned their beloved 17 year old son, Daniel, had taken his own life. The death of a child by any cause is such an unthinkable, unspeakable event for parents, but suicide comp…

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Simplicity: An Intentional Life

5M ago

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Practice, Simplicity, Intentionality

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Meet Fr. Eugen Rosu!

5M ago

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Fr. Eugen is the author of Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget, a subject he knows well, having established mission churches in Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, OH. A husband and father, he has been a priest for 32 years, and speaks on Pastoral Theology and other topics.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Sabbath: God Wants to be With Us

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Practice, Sabbath, Discipleship,

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A Dad’s Journey Through Miscarriage with Eric Schumacher 53:29

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The death of a child at any age is a traumatic, unspeakable loss for parents. All too often, however, the emotional, mental, and even physical pain suffered by parents as a result of miscarriage or stillbirth isn't afforded the same level of compassion or understanding as loss from other causes. In this episode, author, pastor, and podcast host, Er…

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Solitude: Being With Yourself

5M ago

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Practice, Solitude, With God Life

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Prayer: What Conversation is God Inviting You Into?

5M ago

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Practices, Prayer, God

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A Conversation with Dr. Amy Ocasio, Thomas's mom 49:08

6M ago49:08

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As a licensed professional clinical counselor, Amy was well acquainted with clinical depression, it's prevalence and impact on the lives of teenagers, and associated risk of suicide. But on July 28, 2019 it suddenly became very personal when she discovered her precious, beautiful son Thomas had taken his own life at the young age of only 16. A sing…

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Meet Michael Witcoff!

5M ago

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Michael Witcoff is one of Elissa's AHOS classmates. He grew up Jewish, and then became a Freemason, before converting to Orthodox Christianity. His book ‘On The Masons And Their Lies’ was written to help communicate the fraternity’s incompatibility with Christianity.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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