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The Opinionated Tailor

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 ... Read more

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The Joy of Handcraft

The Joy of Handcraft

Is knitting a dying art?

4 May 2009

19mins

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A Walking Tour of the Orthodox Church - Part 2

A Walking Tour of the Orthodox Church - Part 2

Kh. Krista continues her informative tour paying particular close attention to what the deacon and priest are wearing. D... Read more

5 Feb 2008

19mins

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A Walking Tour of the Orthodox Church - Part 1

A Walking Tour of the Orthodox Church - Part 1

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

23 Jan 2008

18mins

Ranked #4

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Watchful Work: Part Two

Watchful Work: Part Two

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

12 Jun 2016

35mins

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Why Work?

Why Work?

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

7 Nov 2016

36mins

Ranked #6

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Marian’s House

Marian’s House

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

27 Dec 2017

17mins

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Great Unexpectations

Great Unexpectations

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

19 Jun 2017

33mins

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In the Workshop Today

In the Workshop Today

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

20 Sep 2008

17mins

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Watchful Work: Part One

Watchful Work: Part One

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

31 May 2016

18mins

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Vestment Book 2

Vestment Book 2

With this podcast, Kh. Krista continues reading from her book on Orthodox vestments, discussing the ancient garments of ... Read more

19 Sep 2010

14mins

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The Happy Prince

The Happy Prince

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

20 Dec 2011

18mins

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It’s All In Your Head: Part One

It’s All In Your Head: Part One

Kh. Krista muses on social media and its limitations.

9 Mar 2015

20mins

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Preparing for Lent

Preparing for Lent

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

5 Mar 2011

10mins

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The Work of Contentment

The Work of Contentment

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

5 Aug 2008

15mins

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Slow Vestments

Slow Vestments

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

28 Apr 2014

21mins

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Perspectives

Perspectives

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

10 Jun 2010

10mins

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Clutter, Confusion and Contentment

Clutter, Confusion and Contentment

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

16 Jun 2008

13mins

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Painting and Praying

Painting and Praying

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

19 Jul 2008

9mins

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Discipline - Part 1

Discipline - Part 1

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

3 Jul 2009

26mins

Ranked #20

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Discipline - Part 4

Discipline - Part 4

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

22 Aug 2009

12mins

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