Krista explores the topic of missions and evangelism through the lens of the ancient beauty of the Church and her living room.

Can Beauty Save the World?

Ever wonder why stuff looks different in the Orthodox Church? Krista helps us imagine being Roman in the late antique period and learning how textile usage then influences aesthetics in the Church today.

Origins of Orthodox Christian Textile Aesthetics

Krista muses on faith with works and creating our praxis, or the practice of our faith.

What’s Your Praxis?

Want to bring more beauty to your church, but don't know where to begin? Listen is as Krista shares some easy tips and ideas for making and keeping your church beautiful.

Church Beauty Basics

Krista West recently wrote an article about Beauty in the Church for a priest whose church was starting a building program and they wanted to raise awareness about beauty in the Church.

Beauty in the Church

Have you ever felt incomplete or unfinished? Krista shares what moving to an old home has taught her about bringing life to completion in Christ.

Marian’s House

So what do we do when life hands us something we weren't expecting?

Great Unexpectations

Kh Krista talks about the gifts and struggles of parenting if you haven't grown up with good role models.

Parenting without a Paradigm

Kh. Krista catches us up on her various current projects and interests.

What’s New in the Workshop

In this podcast, Kh. Krista reads Dorothy Sayers's essay "Why Work?" which was written over 70 years ago and yet is highly relevant today.

Why Work?

The Opinionated Tailor is a glimpse into the colorful world of Krista West, ecclesiastical tailor, priest's wife, and mother. In her podcasts, she discusses any and all matters pertaining to Orthodox church vesture, parish life, motherhood, and faith.

The Opinionated Tailor

The Joy of Handcraft

Kh. Krista continues her informative tour paying particular close attention to what the deacon and priest are wearing. Don't miss her perspective on the importance of the beauty of the fabric close to the end!

A Walking Tour of the Orthodox Church - Part 2

Today we walk through the temple and learn about the fabrics, vestments and colors that we encounter. This is part 1 of our tour.

A Walking Tour of the Orthodox Church - Part 1

Kh. Krista shares specific skills and techniques for making your work more watchful.

Watchful Work: Part Two

Kh. Krista takes us into her workshop where she is working on some unique and unusual cutting projects.

In the Workshop Today

Kh. Krista encourages us to learn to work efficiently and deeply and make every moment count.

Watchful Work: Part One

With this podcast, Kh. Krista continues reading from her book on Orthodox vestments, discussing the ancient garments of Greece and Rome and their transformation into Orthodox Christian liturgical dress.

Vestment Book 2

As a Christmas gift to her listeners, Kh. Krista reads The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde.

The Happy Prince

Kh. Krista muses on social media and its limitations.

It’s All In Your Head: Part One

Are you prepared for Lent? Kh. Krista gives some tips.

Preparing for Lent

Kh. Krista reflects on the relationship between work and true contentment.

The Work of Contentment

Kh. Krista turns her thoughts to the fast fashion industry and what its implications are for our vestment tradition.

Slow Vestments

Kh. Krista explains how our lives can change when we change our vision.

Perspectives

Some thoughts on the clutter in our lives and how it affects our spiritual state.

Clutter, Confusion and Contentment

The Bible says we are to pray without ceasing. But does that include when we have a paint brush in our hand?

Painting and Praying

How do we lead a disciplined life? Part one of a series on discipline.

Discipline - Part 1

Is almsgiving just about money? Kh. Krista explores how almsgiving teaches us to let go.

Discipline - Part 4

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