The Ten Commandments tell us to “honor thy mother and father”, but what does that really look like? Especially for adult children?
Parents are not perfect, and sometimes they make mistakes that leave us and others wounded. So when God tells us to honor them, what does he mean by that? There’s a certain respect that all are owed simply by their personhood, an ... Show More
Jul 3
Why Is There No Marriage in Heaven?
For some, this may be the saddest part about Heaven, but it shouldn't be! Fr. Mike dives into the deeper meaning behind this teaching and explains why it's actually good news. He reminds us that Heaven isn’t a loss of love, but the fulfillment of it. In Heaven, you won’t love you ... Show More
5m 54s
Feb 2021
[17:24] – For Allah To Have Mercy On One’s Parents
رَبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا.
My Lord, have mercy upon them [my parents] as they brought me up [when I was] small.
Rabbirhamhuma kama rabbayani ṣaghira.
This supplication suggests that the more parents do to raise their children, teach them manners, and give them ... Show More
12s
Sep 2020
025: Dynamics of Respect Between Parents & Children
The way we understand respect, determines a lot about how we parent and how much we enjoy it. In the past, parents demanded respect from children (remember how it was when you were little?), but today children expect it from parents. What that practically means differs hugely fro ... Show More
29m 7s
Mar 2024
#204: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant: Forgiving Others
Matthew 18:21-35.Jesus told a parable that illustrates what it means to forgive. We sometimes think that we have a right to hold onto unforgiveness when we are wronged, but when we become Christians, we become a part of the Kingdom of God, and forgiveness is the currency of the K ... Show More
14m 18s
Jan 2024
Respect & Abuse: Parents in Islam (Ft Ali Haider Al Amili)
There are instances where individuals may find themselves displaying disrespect towards their parents, or conversely, where parents exhibit rudeness, neglect, or even abuse towards their own children. Allah SWT underscores the significance of demonstrating love, respect, and obed ... Show More
1h 21m
Oct 2023
When Your Heavenly Father Isn't
Madi is a person of faith, and in pain over family pressure to maintain a relationship with her father, who she describes as a "shit person." Hearing her heartbreaking story, Sven guides her to understand that what she considered as simply being a low priority was actually seriou ... Show More
1h 1m