Mugs and Mercy Podcast
Pour a cup and connect with us! Mugs and Mercy is a cozy, candid podcast for women of faith navigating the real, raw, and redemptive moments of life. Hosted by three sisters/cousins with a shared love for coffee and Christ, this show is a space where wives, moms, creatives, and women in all seasons can gather to hear stories of struggle, hope, and spiritual growth. From motherhood and mental health to infertility, homemaking, neurodivergence, and the rhythms of Orthodox Christian life, we share our stories all with grace, humor, and coffee in hand. Whether you’re rocking a baby, folding laundry, or stealing a moment of peace, Mugs and Mercy invites you to slow down, sip up, and remember: you are not alone. If you prefer to watch, check us out on Youtube! For more updates, follow us on Instagram! Tags: faith-based podcast, Christian moms, Orthodox women, motherhood and faith, iced coffee podcast, spiritual encouragement, women's ministry, creative Christian living, moms of faith, real stories of hope
Episodes
Join us on Mugs and Mercy as we discuss practical tips for lenten preparation, especially for families during the lenten season.
In this episode, we share our traditions for preparing for Great and Holy Lent. Lent is a time of repenting as we prepare for Christ's death and glorious resurrection. As wives and mothers with young families, the fasting tradition can be challenging, but as Orthodox Christians, we seek to bring our f...
Happy Valentine’s Day! Join us as we discuss our stories of how we met and dated our husbands and our views on finding a good Orthodox spouse.
Akathist to Saint Xenia of Petersburg
https://www.akathists.com/saint-xenia-of-st-petersburg/akathist/
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Pour a cup and connect with us today as we talk about that human feeling of being lonely, even when you're in a crowded room. We discuss the experience of feeling alone and how it impacts our mental health, even touching on aspects of social isolation. Join us as we explore the nuances of emotional well-being and the importance of healthy relationships.
We tackle this subject today of loneliness - a serious matter that’s rarely ...
The postpartum struggle is real! In this episode, we broke down the top things we wish we knew and turned them into our favorite tips!
Part 1 has our first five tips, and part 2 will be coming soon!
We are three Orthodox Chrisitan mothers who have all gone through this at least twice. We hope our tips are encouraging as you prepare for postpartum, help others in that stage in life, or reminisce about your own postpartum exper...
"Punk brought me to Orthodoxy." Today, we listen to Emily's husband's Gary's story- discussing different "scenes", Death To The World, music, and Gary's journey to finding Orthodox Christianity THROUGH being punk! This is a must see/hear!
Is romanticizing life a good thing or a bad thing? And what does it even mean?! We discuss this and more! Connect with us!
We are all first generation cradle Orthodox Christians. Here we share our love experiences growing up in a church that seemed foreign to the world around us, and yet so normal to us.
2026 is upon us! Join us as we discus new years goals and resolutions! We talk S.M.A.R.T. Goals, tactics for keeping up with your goals, and Godly resolutions!
Mugs and Mercy features 3 cousins
/sisters who are Orthodox moms that want to connect with you! We love navigating both the sacred and silly! Connect with us!
Merry Christmas from Mugs and Mercy! We have an announcement and stay until the end to hear our Christmas Carol! Christ is born! Let us glorify Him!
Today we discuss keeping Christ in Christmas, especially where the world around us meets our fast and Orthodox Traditions with challenges. Blessed Advent!
Join us as we discuss different approaches families may take concerning the "Santa Claus Tradition" (wink wink!), especially considering the Orthodox Christian context. So put some mallows on your drink and connect with us today!
Twaddle? Or alive? Three Orthodox women discuss secular media, the various mediums of media, and what is edifying vs simply just… twaddle.
We, the three Orthodox women of Mugs and Mercy sit down and interview our Grandmother whom we call “Grandy!” We all have a lot to be thankful and have a lot to learn from her.
Top 12 Orthodox Traditions of Advent are here! Let’s be joyful and attentive as we anticipate the Lord’s birth!
Resources and Links:
Khouria Destinie Winn
https://www.asceticlifeofmotherhood.com/nativityblogs
Instagram: @asceticlifeofmotherhood
Saint Nicholas
https://www.orthodoxbend.org/the-secret-gifts-of-st-nicholas/
Saint Barbara
https://www.saintbarbarafw.org/who-was-saint-barbara/
Saint Lucia’s...
Join us in this lively discussion as we cover the topic of secular media consumed as Christians. After touching on the definition of "secular" we discuss some of our favorite examples, taking a deep dive into literature and story in particular. We'll be specifically fleshing out the Christian themes of Harry Potter and other fantastical tales, considering discernment and other factors that may determine what one finds edifying. But...
Join us for an interview with Nazo Zakkak!
In today's episode, Nazo talks about his background as an Orthodox Christian composer and church admin. He shares how he brings God into his work, whether it's directly for the church or for family life. As Christians, we can all find God throughout our day, no matter the work we are doing.
Find us online!
Christine - Instagram: @thattinilife
Emily - Youtube: @TakeEmWithYouu
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Oh hi! We just pulled out tray of cookies. Pour a cup and join us as we discuss true Christian femininity. What does it mean? Is it baking cookies and making sandwiches in the kitchen? Wearing heals and makeup? Being compassionate and effective? We as Orthodox Christians try to explain what femininity is and its beauty and strength!
Today’s episode is a doozy!! We discuss our views on beauty standards as Christian women including self expression, tattoos, pixie cuts, Mohawks, the wolf cut, body image, weight, Hairmageddon and so much more!
Join us as we discuss how human creativity in its many forms reflects Christ and connects us to Him, ourselves, and the world around us. We'll also discuss how to pronounce "rooibos" and whether or not the song "Happy" is very happy.
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