Family Matters

Pres. Kerry Pappas, Pres. Melanie DiStefano, and Ancient Faith Ministries

A podcast from The Center for Family Care, a Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, focusing on equipping families to apply the teachings and practices of the Orthodox faith to every dimension of their lives.

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Family Matters

Episodes (213)

May 20th Beyond the Tics: Faith, Dignity, and a Voice for Tourette’s Awareness
Apr 1st Our Autistic Family: A Father's Reflections on Raising His Profoundly Autistic Children
Mar 11th The Impact of Addiction on Marriage and Family Life

Family Matters

May 20, 2026
40 MB

What does it mean to be fully seen — not just for our struggles, but also for our gifts? In this conversation with Apostolos Christos Lianos, a remarkable young man living with Tourette’s Syndrome, we meet someone whose daily life includes challenges many of us may not fully understand, but whose witness reveals something deeply human: the desire to be known, accepted, and embraced. Together, we’ll explore some common misconceptions about Tourette's Syndrome, and how family, friends, and fellow parishioners can build access for people with disabilities like Tourette's whose tics and vocalizations often lead to misunderstandings, stigma, and isolat...

Family Matters

Beyond the Tics: Faith, Dignity, and a Voice for Tourette’s Awareness

Pres. Kerry Pappas, Pres. Melanie DiStefano, and Ancient Faith Ministries

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