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EAM is a Latin word meaning “Her”. Esther (E), Abigail (A) and Mary (M) were 3 influential women of their time who found their way through God in the midst of different societal pressures. Like them, we are faced with many challenges in our day and age as young Christian women. Our faith is tested daily in our encounters with social media, our families, and our social circles. How are we to continue to put on Christ in the 21st century?
Join the EAM team this week as they discuss the passion of lust and how to overcome it with the virtue of love.
Join the EAM sisters as they embark on a new series during this Lenten season where they discuss the eight passions and the virtues we can acquire from being victorious over these passions. In today's episode, we delve deeper into the passion of gluttony and the journey of acquiring the virtue of temperance. Tune in for insightful discussions and practical wisdom to enrich your spiritual life.
Welcome back to our series on the Brides of Christ throughout the ages!! Today we discuss the great women in the New testament- St. Photini, Mary, Martha and Mary Magdalene !! Strong women who tasted the love of Christ and were bold enough to be a beacon of His love through their lives.
Welcome back to our series on the Brides of Christ throughout the ages!! Today we discuss the great women in the old testament- Ruth, Hannah and Abigail!! Strong women who found refuge in God through their struggles.
Welcome to our new series on the Brides of Christ throughout the ages!! Join us in our first episode where we ask, "What Makes a Saint?" We discuss the loving gaze of Christ, how sainthood is cultivated in it, and how we ourselves can participate!
Join us on our last episode of our series on mama! This time, we discuss the ark of the covenant and the rod of almond wood, delving into the significance of this theme of wood and learning how we can also bear God within us and bring Him forth to the world.
Blessed feast of St. Mary everyone! In this episode, we discuss what it means for St. Mary to be the pot of gold and the lampstand made of pure gold. Why this emphasis on gold? What does it mean to be the pot and the lampstand and in what ways can we imitate her in our daily lives?
Blessed feast of St. Mary everyone! We continue our series on the virgin Mary and her symbols in the Old Testament, this time discussing the second tabernacle and the mercy seat.
Blessed fast of St. Mary!! Join us as we create our own bouquet of flowers to our mama! In this episode, we discuss what it means for St. Mary to be titled "the flower of incense" and the "golden censor". How can we emulate the beauty of St. Mary in our lives and imitate her in being the aroma of Christ everywhere?
Join us on our last episode of the season, where we delve deeper into how we can practically live out the feast of Pentecost and prepare for the Apostles' Fast.
Christ reveals to us in this passage that He is our victorious King and the conqueror over the ultimate battle of death with His glorious Resurrection. Join us as we delve into the joy, comfort and peace that this truth gives us.
Christ is risen! This week, Jesus reassures us that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In this episode, we discuss how we find reassurance and joy in knowing that Jesus Himself has paved the road to salvation, and He has established joy in life with Him. Though life is full of challenges, there is comfort and hope in His resurrection. Tune in to hear more on what it means for Jesus to be our Way, our Truth, and our Life.
Christ is the Light of the World. He promises light in the middle of the darkness, noise and craziness of our world. Only in Him can we see light and truth. Join us as we explore what this means in our personal lives.
Christ is risen! This week, we discuss what it means for Christ to be the Living Water, in light of His Resurrection! We read the story of the Samaritan woman, and ask ourselves, what are we thirsting for? How do we relate to her encounter with Christ? Join us as we continue to delve into the overflowing Love we experience from Christ's glorious Resurrection and the Life-giving gift that He offers us!
Christ is risen! This week, we discuss what it means for Christ to exclaim "I AM the Bread of Life". What are we hungry for? What can satisfy us? Or the better question is, who can satisfy us, but Him? Join us as we continue to delve into the joy and power of the glorious Resurrection and the gift of communion that is full of grace, transformation and Life!
Christ is risen! Welcome to our first series for the Holy 50s! Join us as we discover who Christ reveals Himself as through the Sunday gospel’s! This week we read about Thomas, and realize God as the Truth. How does this inform our lives? Is this a cause for joy? What do we do with this joy?
Hi EAM family! Welcome to the final episode of the Lent series "The Kingdom of Heaven is like...". As Holy Week comes to an end and as we approach the glorious Feast of the Resurrection, today's episode focuses on the parables of the pearl of great price and the hidden treasure, as we tie these lessons in with Christ's resurrection. Join us as we continue to discuss and explore what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.
Hi EAM family! In today’s episode, we explore the parable of the leaven. We discuss how this parable can provide us with so many insights into the Kingdom of Heaven, which we also can see in the Triumphant Entry of Christ into Jerusalem! Join us as we continue to meditate on God’s great love and suffering as we enter this Holy Week.
Hi EAM family! In today’s episode, we explore the parable of the mustard seed. We discuss how faith as small as a mustard seed can lead to healing as big as that experienced by the man born blind. Join us as we continue to meditate on God’s great love and compassion and on what He reveals the kingdom of heaven to be like.
Hi EAM family! In today's episode, we delve into the the Parable of the Wheat and Tares and connect that back to the lame man of Bethesda. In our discussion, we try to understand how God truly views us each in a personal manner that is all encompassing with each and every one of us. Tune in to hear more from the church fathers and reflections on these parables, in our series of finding glimpses of what the Kingdom of Heaven is like through the Bible.
Hi EAM Family! We're so excited to be back for this season of Lent with a new series "The Kingdom of Heaven is like...". This week, we're starting off by discussing the Samaritan woman and the parable of the Sower. Which soil am I in the parable of the Sower? What if I am each soil - the hard path, rocky, thorny, and good soil? How can I meet Jesus and be transformed just like the Samaritan woman? Join us on this episode where we'll reflect on the glimpses of Heaven we can see through the gospels of Lent.
Creating New Year's resolutions can be a daunting and repetitive process, however, when we understand the difference between living a Chronos and Kairos life, making goals can become more purposeful. Join us as we explore ways to enter Kairos time where time is spiralling upwards in every season towards eternal life with God.
Although the feast of Nativity is one of the most joyous seasons in our church, we often struggle with loneliness. As society surrounds us with images of community, family, and friends during Christmas time, we forget the One who brings us the ultimate joy and comfort through the incarnation. Join us in this episode as we delve deep into finding Christ in the midst of our loneliness and transforming our season of loneliness into a honeymoon with Christ.
It's our final episode of the Holy Liturgy series EAM family, and you won't want to miss out on this one. The kingdom of God is within us, and it carries over after Liturgy ends. How do we bring Liturgy beyond the doors of the church, and how do we find joy within our daily life? Join us as we discover how Liturgy is not just an escape from the world, but rather a way to center our life outside of the church around our Creator and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Hi EAM family! The chaos and rush of life can often hinder our ability to find peace - not just the peace in the way that the world defines it. In today's episode of the Holy Liturgy series, we discuss the peace that comes from the Creator Himself in Liturgy and through the Eucharist. Join us in this conversation to hear more about how Liturgy is our peace amidst the chaos in the world.
In the second episode of the Holy Liturgy series, we dedicate our discussion to the healing that liturgy offers us. The fact that liturgy is not just limited to our Sunday mornings, but extends into our relationships, work, and day to day tasks, really gives us the chance to involve God's grace and His love for us to transform every part of our lives. Join us to hear more reflections on parts of the liturgy from the fathers of the church, and some of our own experiences as a testimony to the blessings of the Holy Liturgy.
Welcome back, EAM family! We are so excited to begin Season 4, Series 2 on the Holy Liturgy. In this episode, we discuss what the Holy Liturgy is and how it is our Heaven on Earth. Join us as we look through the lens of the fathers of the church to discover the depth of God's grace, mercy, and Love that is captured within the Liturgy and how we can find our purpose in Him during this time.
In this final episode of the Holy Week series, we celebrate the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection! We discuss how the significance of the Resurrection as well as how our church uses various readings and hymns to point to its great meaning. Join us as we reflect on the magnificent Resurrection of Christ and what it means for us!
In this episode of the Holy Week series, we discuss how the church has set up the prayers of Bright Saturday, and the significance of each portion of the service. Join us as we reflect on the transition from Christ's death on the cross and are awaiting His Holy Resurrection!
On this episode of the Holy Pascha Week series we discuss the events of Good Friday and how we can learn from Christ’s humility on the cross. Join us as we reflect on God’s love for His creation.
On this episode of the Holy Pascha Week series, we reflect on the readings of Holy Thursday which allows us to reflect on the betrayal of our own nature. Join us as we discuss the parallels of Adam and Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane and reflect on how we are called to imitate Christ in our own trials through self-emptying.
On this episode of the Holy Week series, we reflect on the readings of Holy Wednesday which all revolve around our faithfulness to Christ our Bridegroom. Join us as we reflect on how we can be authentic in our relationship with Christ and how He desires to be fully faithful towards us despite our weaknesses.
Join us on our journey through Holy Week as we talk about the Day of the Lord, and our entitlement with the gifts given to us. Are you prepared for any season?
Hi EAM family! On this episode of our Holy Week series, we discuss some reflections about the beginning of the prophecies, the fig tree, and the reminder of God's love throughout the week. Listen in to hear more about our thoughts as we navigate Holy Week and as we continue to learn to rely on Christ and His infinite wisdom.
Happy Palm Sunday, EAM family; Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! In this episode, we reflect on Palm Sunday and the deeper meaning behind the events of this blessed day, such as the significance of the palm tress or why our Lord enters on a donkey. If you were part of the crowd on this day that our Lord entered into Jerusalem, what would you see or think? Listen in to reflect with us as we grow together in the knowledge of Christ's journey towards our salvation.
Blessed Lazarus Saturday! The first episode of our new series on the Holy Pascha week where we discuss Jesus and His relationship with Lazarus and his two sisters; Mary and Martha. How does Jesus respond to the death of the one He loves? What can we learn from each character in this story? What does Lazarus' tomb symbolize? Join us as we discuss Jesus' Love for us as our Beloved and how this story can prepare us for the rest of the Holy Pascha week!
Merry Orthodox Christmas EAM family! On the final episode of this series, we dive deeper into the opportunities we have to become partakers of the Divine Nature through communion and the liturgy, given to us through the incarnation and the resurrection of Christ. What does it mean when we hear that the Kingdom of Heaven is within you? Join us as we discuss to grow in the knowledge of God more and more.
The third episode of the series the Joy of the Incarnation explores the purpose of restoration through the incarnation. What does it mean to be partakers of His divine nature and how can we attain these holy attributes? How can we be reintroduced to holiness through the incarnation? Join us as we discuss the true meaning of modelling "Agios" in our lives and being in union with Christ.
As we continue to discuss this series through the lens of St. Athanasius's "On the Incarnation", we explore the depth of God's love in the giving of His only Son for our salvation. Why did God send His son, and how is His love embodied in this sacrifice? Join us as we dive deeper into trying to comprehend the magnificent love of God that makes the advent season foundational for our faith and our understanding of God's love.
The first episode of a new series on The Joy of the Incarnation where we explore Reconciliation with God. This series is discussed through the lens of St. Athanasius's "On the Incarnation"! How can we relate to the incarnation personally and what does it mean for us? What is the significance of the incarnation and how can we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ? Listen in and join us as we learn how Christ recapitulated our life through His coming.
Dr. Christine Agaibi, a counselling psychologist, returns to remind us of the importance of self-care, resilience, and helping others on their mental health journey. We explore what it means to be resilient and the steps that we can take today to develop resiliency! Listen in as we rediscover our meaning and purpose in the challenges we encounter and draw on courage, hope, optimism, and resilience in a world full of difficulties.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Christine Agaibi who received a Masters and PhD in counselling psychology. We discuss coping mechanisms that women can use when faced with anxiety and depression and how we can recognize early signs of women in need of help? Join us we explore the differences between the way women and men approach mental health and the benefits of self-care from a Christian perspective.
In this episode, we are joined by Mariam Hanna, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), who specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, spirituality amongst many other topics. We go through the journey of what childhood trauma is, how it is exemplified through our actions as we grow older, and the healing journey that involves resilience and hope. Join us as Mariam shares with us the attachment styles and triggers that can result from childhood trauma and how to recognize these moments. We also discuss the importance of God's role as the healer, complimentary to the journey of therapy.
Back with Dr. Marina once again to discuss the topic of eating disorders. What are signs of an eating disorder? Are they preventable? How can we help our sisters who we suspect to be suffering from an eating disorder? More importantly, we hear the story of Dr. Marina’s journey with her eating disorder, and how she saw God through the struggle.
This week, we are joined by Dr. Marina Abdel Malak, a family physician, to continue our discussion on mental health. We define anxiety and depression from a clinical perspective with Dr. Marina's expertise, and explore the reality of dealing with the stigma surrounding mental health. Although anxiety and depression can be difficult to grasp, there is always hope and we explore this topic from both a clinical and Christian perspective. Does depression and anxiety mean that I am not a good Christian? How can I help a friend dealing with mental health? What can I do to help create a safe space? Join us for this week's insightful episode.
The first episode of the second series about addressing the stigma of mental health as we discuss the struggles that arise with dealing with our mental health with Registered Psychotherapist Hanan Hanna! Does spirituality and faith overlap with mental health? At what point should someone seek therapy? How can I help a friend who is struggling with their mental health? Join us as we tackle these questions from the Christian point of view and talk about how our culture can influence our views on mental health in the 21st century.
The fifth episode of the first series of the third season where we explore God’s design for our lives. How do we recognize God’s patterns in our life? How can we fully submit to God’s will? How can we see God’s will in our lives and how can we know when something aligns with His divine plan? Join us as we discuss the importance of being on a journey to learn God’s voice!
Sometimes in relationships we find ourselves asking, "how far is too far?". Join us as we discuss what questions we should truly be asking ourselves to bring us closer to God through our relationships and by maintaining our purity. We discuss purity in relationships and practical tips to apply while dating.
This week, we talk about what it means to be pure/holy according to God's design. Is it possible to be holy while living in the secular world? Is it enough to just have "good" intentions? Join us as we discuss and reflect on God's design for our purity/holiness.
In this episode, we discuss the controversial scripture Ephesians 5:22-33 as we explore true submission in a Christ-like marriage. How is marriage a representation of the Trinity and what does true submission look like? Is St. Paul admitting to a hierarchy in marriage and how can we understand this passage the way God intended it to be? Join us as we learn how Christ's love to His church can be emulated in a Christian marriage!
Have you ever wondered about those Bible verses that always end up being considered “controversial”? Let’s take it back to the beginning and discuss God’s design for us! Through this lens, we’ll explore and understand who we are as His children and what it means to be made “in His image and likeness”.
The eighth episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss how the journey of passion week leads up to the joy of the resurrection. How do we live out the hope of the resurrection every day? How do we let the resurrection transform us? Join us as we explore ways to transition this joy into all aspects of our life as we receive Christ as our Bridegroom!
The seventh episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss Jesus' grand entrance into Jerusalem and how this story inspires our own Lenten journeys. Join us as we contemplate on the crowds cries transitioning from "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him" and how this is paralleled in our own lives. Listen in as we explore ways to deepen our relationship with our humble King this coming passion week at the comfort of our homes!
The sixth episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss Jesus healing the man born blind found in John 9:1-41 and how this story inspires our own Lenten journeys. Join us as we talk about being enlightened by our Lord Jesus Christ through His mercy and healing as we are physically and spiritually healed through repentance!
The fifth episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss Jesus healing the paralytic man who struggled for 38 years and how this story inspires our own Lenten journeys. Join us as we talk about how Christ is the True Physician in the midst of our own struggles and how He can heal us every day!
The fourth episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well and how this story inspires our own Lenten journeys. Join us as we talk about the transformation of the Samaritan woman to St. Photini and how we can also experience eternal fulfillment in Him!
The third episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss the parable of the Prodigal son and how this story inspires our own Lenten journeys. How can we return to our Father as the Prodigal son did? Join us as we discuss the journey of repentance and how our Father will greet us when we choose to return to Him!
The second episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss the theme of the second week and how its Gospel reading inspires our own Lenten journeys. How can we become victorious in Him during our falls? Join us as we explore ways to ready ourselves for the battle of temptations this week!
The first episode of the "Great Lent" series where we discuss the theme of the first week and how its Gospel reading inspires our own Lenten journeys. Join us as we reflect on the figurative treasures in our lives and how we can use this season to experience the True Treasure.
In this episode, we continue to discuss the sacrament of marriage with Claudine Dawoud! What does it mean to leave your father and mother at the wedding? How do we prepare for the moment of oneness in our engagements? How can we allow the wedding reception to be a source of continuous joy?Join us as we talk about the beauty and importance of becoming one at the wedding!
In this episode, we discuss the sacrament of marriage with Claudine Dawoud! What happens in the sacrament? What are the husband and wife's roles? How is that sacrificial Love carried into their life together? What does submission mean? What does that look like? Join us as we talk about the beauty of this sacrament and God's design for marriage!
The fourth episode of the "Single, Mingle, Married" series where we are joined with guest speaker Alia Fahmy! How do we cope with harsh breakups? How do we not allow the outcome of a breakup affect our self-esteem? Is having closure necessary? Join us as we discuss ways to grow with Christ during time of heartbreak!
The third episode of the "Single, Mingle, Married" series where we are joined with guest speaker Maria Hanna! What are signs of a healthy relationship? What characteristics should I look for in my significant other? What is the appropriate way to deal with conflict in a relationship? Join us as we discuss ways to build a strong relationship with our potential significant other!
The second episode of the "Single, Mingle, Married" series where we discuss with guest speaker Gigi Michail the importance of boundaries and recognizing red flags in the beginning of a relationship. What kind of traits should we look for in a guy? How do I know I’m ready to pursue a relationship? Join us as we explore the next stage on the path of a divine design!
The first episode of the new series called, "Single, Mingle, Married"! What is the purpose of the singleness season? How to overcome feelings of loneliness? How do I find fulfilment in Christ? Join us in our discussion on the struggles that underlie our season of singleness and how to overcome these struggles!
The fifth episode of a five-part series on relationships! What does a healthy relationship with our father of confession (FOC) look like? What are some struggles that we face with our FOC? How do we overcome these struggles? Join us as we discuss the importance of our FOC in our lives!
The fifth episode of a five-part series on relationships! Join us in our discussion on the difficulties that underlie our relationship with our parents. What are some challenges we face as youth and how do we overcome these challenges? How do we maintain a healthy relationship and continuously improve our relationship with our parents?
The fourth episode of a five part series on relationships! What does your friend group say about you? How do you include God as your 5th member of your group? How do you deal with group drama and conflict? Join us as we discuss how to obtain a healthy relationship within your circle of friends!
The third episode of a five-part series on relationships! How do we know our relationship with our best friend is Christ-centred? Is it okay to have a boy as our best friend? How can we prepare ourselves in being in a relationship with a best friend? How do we know when to stray away from toxic best friends? Join us as we discuss these questions and more!
The second episode of a five-part series on relationships! What are some characteristics that we look for in a best friend? How can we take the nature of David and Jonathon's relationship and apply it to our relationship with our best friend? Join us as we explore the roles of a best friend through the lens of the scripture.
The first episode of a five-part series on relationships! How can we be a source of comfort to our sisters in Christ? What roles are we called to play in our relationships with our sisters? Join us as we discuss the importance of sisterhood and unity with guest speaker Francella Brown!
The series finale of a three-part series on social media! Are Fun and God mutually exclusive? Does God want us to have fun? What does this fun look like? Let’s take a closer look at how biblical characters celebrated and how we can have modern fun in a christian way.
The second episode of a three-part series on social media. Join us as we discuss cancel culture and different role models in our society. Do we over-idolize the people around us? How can we imitate Christ? What are some characteristics that make up role models?
The first episode of a three-part series on social media. Does our reputation matter? What is a healthy balance? How do we live life as God-pleasing rather than people-pleasing? Join us as we discuss the importance of reputation as Christ's daughters and ambassadors in His church.
The last episode of a 5-part series on Christ our core. Service comes in many different forms. How do we build a life of service? What is an ideal service routine that we can follow to make our service as fruitful as possible? How do we become more service-minded? Join us as we tackle these questions with guest speaker Gigi Michail!
Liturgy and Midnight Praises are wonderful communal services. But are they necessary? In other words, do they supplement my private prayer life, or do they work together to create a perfect prayer life?
The third episode of a 5-part series on Christ our core. Our quiet time sessions are precious retreats from the world; it’s where we can recharge and fill ourselves up with Christ, our Light. Join us as we meet with Christ and listen for what He is telling us today.
The second episode of a 5-part series on Christ our core. In the middle of our crazy daily schedules, we need time at Jesus’ feet to anchor ourselves, fuel, and suit up. Listen in on how we each quiet time and how to properly meet Him wherever you have set up your altar.
The first of a 5-part series on Christ our core. Christ wants us to involve Him in our studying, relationships and ups and downs of everyday. But how do we practically do that? Join us as we discuss with Marina practical tips on leading Christ-centred lives.
The finale to our 5-part series on Identity. We are joined by Dr. Donna Rizk Asdourian to further discuss the role that women play in the Coptic Orthodox Church. Where do women fit in in the liturgy? How do we contribute to the Body of Christ? Do we offer something different?
The fourth episode of a 5-part series on identity. Take the Myers-Briggs quiz and examine your results with us! What kind of personality is most sought after by Christ?
The third episode of a 5-part series on identity. What do you attribute your beauty to? Straight or curly hair? Brand name or no name? How do these trends impact your value?
The second episode of a 5-part series on identity. Do you feel like you’re expected to do more, and get none of the praise? Do you feel like men can get away with more? Where’s the equality, and more importantly, how does Christ see it?
The first episode of a 5-part series on identity. What defines your worth? Is there an absolute measure or is it relative to your accomplishments, connections, followers and looks?
EAM is a Latin word meaning “Her”. Esther (E), Abigail (A) and Mary (M) were 3 influential women of their time who found their way through God in the midst of different societal pressures. Like them, we are faced with many challenges in our day and age as young Christian women. Our faith is tested daily in our encounters with social media, our families, and our social circles. How are we to continue to put on Christ in the 21st century?