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Anna Karcher has old ties to Project Mexico through her mother, who worked here when she was in her 20s. As a second-generation staff member, she shares with us what it's like to transition from the United States to Mexico and her plans while working with us. Anna helps relay the experience of learning a second language, living cross-culturally, and developing faith away from your family. Tune in to meet Anna!
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This episode of "Stories of Hope" is a unique one. Guest and long-term staff member Aaron Bauer was an intern in 2013, and has returned this year. He talks through the ways that he has changed, plans for the future and his personal faith. With hearing his thoughts, you can get a more personal reflection of Aaron, as well as the ranch.
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In this episode, we dive into the Divine Liturgy with Project Mexico's resident priest, Father Demetrios Swanson. Often referred to as the "mystery of mysteries," it's more than just a ritual—it's a vibrant, living encounter between God and His people, and it sits at the very heart of the Orthodox Christian faith. Join us as we explore the depth and meaning behind this sacred tradition.
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I spoke with Gabe Braskett, a student in Boston attending Hellenic College Holy Cross and a returning summer intern for the Project Mexico Ministry. He talks about how his first summer in 2023 helped shape his path to Boston and the growth he experienced during summers in Mexico. Through anecdotes and self-reflection, Gabe shares his story as an intern, living in faith, and working in ministry.
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Today Father Demetrios gives us more background information on the ordination process. He walks us through how the services change when there is an ordination, and what the sacrament consists of behind the altar. We also talk about the roles that priests serve in the Orthodox community and the church. Because this is a sacrament many of us can only witness, Father Demetrios offers a lovely perspective on the experience of ordination.
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Our discussion resumes with the series on Sacraments as we focus on marriage. Father Demetrios Swanson walks us through the Orthodox wedding ceremony, and shares insights on the Orthodox theology of marriage. Father helps put into perspective why marriage is important, as well as talking about the different traditions. He also reads to us from a few sources that will be liked below.
Marriage: The Great Sacrament
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This is the third installment of a multi-series event on the Sacraments with Project Mexico's resident priest, Father Demetrios Swanson. On today's episode, Father Demetrios helps breakdown the theology of confession. He also talks about the personal side of this sacrament and the different traditions and practices that priests and saints have adopted.
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Join Fr. Demetrios Swanson as he leads us through a new series on the sacraments. We follow up our discussion of baptism with unction, anointment.
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Tune in to hear Panayiota Veronis talk about her past summer as a Homebuilding Intern. She talks about the excitement of the summer in Mexico and also discusses other opportunities for youth and young adults in the Orthodox Church. You can hear how Project Mexico impacted her life, but also catch a glimpse of what it's like to be involved in summer camps and youth leadership programs.
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Get to know Margarita Mavroeidi as she talks about as she talks about her work with the boys at the ranch. She also shares stories from homebuilding adventures and gives examples of the chaos, joy, hard, work and prayer that is part of everyday life in Mexico.
If you would like to support her work here in Mexico, you can donate to her OCMC mission page below!
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Join Fr. Demetrios Swanson as he leads us through a new series on the sacraments. We begin with baptism, as it is the first Sacrament that Orthodox Chrisitan's participate in. He talks about the foundation of baptism and what it means to the Faith, as well as discusses the ways we live out this sacrament in everyday life.
In this podcast he will reference a couple resources which will be linked below.
Icon of the Baptism of Our Lord
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Join host Julia Kasten and guest Zannos Grekos as they discuss Zanno's life before the ranch. As well as reflecting on religion in a college setting and how it translates to people's everyday lives. Zannos is a counselor at the Orphanage and is deeply involved in helping develop functional life skills for the boys at the ranch.
Project Mexico's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/projectmexicoFull linktree: https://linktr.ee/projectmexicoIf you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: [email protected] If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610 -
Join host Julia Kasten as she talks with longtime Project Mexico Religious Education Coordinator, Shannon Todd. Shannon entered the Orthodox church along with her family in 1997. She participated in various spiritual formation and fellowship programs including youth camps, CrossRoad, OCF and young adult gatherings. She also has served as an OCMC Ambassador, Sunday school teacher and choir member for many years. Throughout her life, she was encouraged to draw closer to Christ through these programs while the friends and mentors she met within the Church always helped her stay connected, confirming the Orthodox faith for her.
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Greetings everyone! This week we welcome 2024's St Innocent and Holy Cross Alumni, Alejandro Zendejas along with our new Stories of Hope host, Julia Kasten! Join us as we discuss how Alejandro grew up at St Innocent and his relationship with the Orthodox faith to this ministry and his plans to give back! Project Mexico's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/projectmexicoFull linktree: https://linktr.ee/projectmexicoIf you have a question you want to have answered on the show you can send them to: [email protected] If you would like to contact Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage, you can call us at: (619)-426-4610
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Greetings everyone! This week we welcome 2024's incoming Work Trip Coordinator, Boone Jenkins along with our new Stories of Hope host, Julia Kasten! Join us as we discuss how Boone came to this ministry and his plans for next summer's homebuilding season!
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Join us for our ongoing Webinar Series The FOrCE (Forming Orthodox Christian Evangelists,) a collaboration with Hellenic College Holy Cross. Faeli Kathryn Heise is currently enrolled at Hellenic College Holy Cross, pursuing a BA in Literature & History and a minor in Childhood Education. Before this, she spent two years at St. Innocent Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico while simultaneously enrolled in an associate’s degree program. She is a graduate and previous intern of St. Raphael School under Rev. Dr. Porphyrios (James) Taylor, of blessed memory.
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Join us for the first of our ongoing Webinar Series The FOrCE (Forming Orthodox Christian Evangelists,) a collaboration with Hellenic College Holy Cross. In this episode, Pres. Merilynn Andruchow, a Graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology, and Missionary of 10+ years at Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage discusses her time at HCHC and spiritual warfare.
Register for upcoming FOrCE events: https://www.projectmexico.org/force-initiative
Faithful Friends: https://www.projectmexico.org/faithful-friends
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Join host Faeli Heise for episode #37 of Stories of Hope!
We conclude our conversation with Padre and Presbytera Sosa in a more in-depth discussion about various outreach and ministry pursuits of the St. Innocent community and about the need for a place of community worship outside of the orphanage. Additionally, Padre and Presbytera reflect on the joys of being connected to the orphanage and the great St. Innocent community. In closing, they give us a call to action and reiterate the need for support: time, finances, talents, and prayer, to support the global work of the Orthodox Church.
Thank you to the Sosas for the generosity of their time and willingness to share!
Part One of our conversation with the Sosas: https://www.projectmexico.org/podcast
Online Outreach of St. Innocent Church: https://tijuanaortodoxos.com
Faithful Friends: https://www.projectmexico.org/faithful-friends
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Welcome, everyone, to our latest episode! Today on Stories of Hope, we have two special guests who have been long overdue for their chance to share their stories with you. Padre Alejandro Sosa and his wife Presbytera Katerina (Carmen) are integral members of the St. Innocent Community and Orthodoxy in Mexico as a whole. In this episode, the first of two parts, we'll hear about their conversion to Orthodoxy and what it means to be the part of such a small religious minority--tending to one of very few Orthodox churches in Mexico.
Online Outreach of St. Innocent Church: https://tijuanaortodoxos.com
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Join Faeli for episode 35 of Stories of Hope and a very special conversation with homebuilding 2022 intern, Nathan Liu. Are you thinking of applying for the Project Mexico internship? Listen to Nathan's thoughtful and insightful reflections from his experience this past summer for some inspiration!
Read Nathan's blog posts: https://www.projectmexico.org/news
Register for homebuilding 2023: https://www.projectmexico.org/homebuilding
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