Family Matters

Publicly listed emails

familymatters@ancientfaith.com

feeds@ancientfaith.com

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A Noble Purpose: Understanding Guide Dogs' Specialized Training to Provide Independence and Access for their Owners

September 17, 2026

October is National Guide Dog Awareness Month, and Presvytera Melanie speaks with Vivian Fridas, a blind Orthodox Christian and disability advocate who was a guide dog owner for over 10 years. Vivian shares the extreme care in selection of service dogs and the specialized training required before they become certified to perform specific tasks related to their owners' disabilities. In September of 2025, the Greek Orthodox Holy Synod of Bishops approved a policy to help churches accommodate ce...

Most Holy Theotokos, Save Me!

August 17, 2026

Presvytera Melanie shares a supplicatory prayer to the Mother of God on behalf of all mothers, especially mothers who experience atypical childbearing and childrearing experiences, highlighting events and experiences from Our Lady's life that have served as examples to emulate and touchstones of solidarity with her in her personal motherhood journey.

Becoming a Father Like Our Father in Relationships that Pour Out and Receive: Father's Day Edition with Bishop John Abdalah

June 17, 2026

In this Fully Human Father's Day message, His Grace Bishop John Abdalah of the Diocese of Worcester and New England, for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, speaks about fatherhood from the unique vantage point of a father and grandfather, spiritual father and hierarch, and licensed counselor. This conversation offers much spiritual and practical edification to all parents, and those with disabilities, and offers perspectives on the following: What does it mean ...

How do I get in touch with Family Matters?

Its publicly listed emails are familymatters@ancientfaith.com and feeds@ancientfaith.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Family Matters?

The publicly listed emails for Family Matters: familymatters@ancientfaith.com and feeds@ancientfaith.com.

How many listeners does Family Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Family Matters reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Family Matters?

Family Matters typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Orthodox Christian clergy (bishops/deacons), or lay experts/advocates with lived experience related to disability and accessibility in faith/community settings; supporting backgrounds in counseling, special education, accessibility, or disability advocacy are common. Common among recent guests: Leadership in church-related dioceses/missions; Work connected to disability accessibility in religious settings (e.g., accessibility initiatives); Professional experience in special education or related caregiving fields. Recent guests include Bishop John Abdalah, Apostolos Christos Lianos, and Deacon Demetrius Romanczuk.

How hard is it to get booked on Family Matters?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Family Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Orthodox Christianity, Family, Parenting, Disability, and Spirituality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.