{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Orthodox Christian Parenting","title":"What the Middle Way Means for Orthodox Christian Parents With Paul and Cindy Karos","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3847,"description":"Paul and Cindy Karos are back—and this time they're talking about one of the most quietly liberating teachings in the Orthodox tradition: the Middle Way. What does it actually mean to avoid the extremes of overzealousness and apathy? And what does that look like in the middle of an ordinary day with kids to feed and a thousand things pulling at your attention? Paul and Cindy bring the theology down to earth with practical, real-life examples that make the Middle Way feel not just possible but genuinely inviting. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here.\nEpisode Recap:\nToday we’re talking about the Orthodox teaching of the Middle Way with Paul and Cindy Karos.\nWhat is the Middle way, and why is it important for parents?\nWhat does it look like to walk the Middle Way in the daily lives of our families? \nHow do we raise children who have character, not just worldly success?  \nCan you share some examples of what the Middle Way looks like in practice? \nWhat role does discernment play in walking the Middle Way?\nWhat are some signs we might be drifting to one extreme? \nHow do we avoid making the life of the Church feel like a checklist?  \nIf we want to start walking the Middle Way, where do we start?  \nHow do we find the Middle Way in our parenting styles?\nHow can parents find peace and discernment in the chaos of daily life?\nWhat does the Middle Way look like when spouses don’t agree?\nHow do we avoid being too harsh or too lenient?\n\nResources:\n Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTube\nDownload this episode’s free Discussion Guide\nExplore the full library of Faithtree Resources\n“Navigating the Digital Tsunami”\nDownload The Encounter app","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qGhed02bapVSbCchJUyXA50fsEL_jwDXVV8mNocKkTM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNTYz/ZjA3YTMyZDIyYmFj/OTBmMzhhYTQ3ZDNl/ZDkzZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}