Ft. Lauderdale, Fl (Antiochian) – The Orthodox Christian Network is excited to announce its newest addition to its already dynamic and ever evolving list of Podcast Channels – a series dedicated to Orthodox Parenting. Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos, the Executive Director of the SCOBA Agency said, “We are truly excited to offer this new channel dedicated to assist parents raising children in the Orthodox Christian way. OCN welcomes with pride Ginny Nieuwsma, a dedicated mother of six along with the professionals who will be asked to appear on the program”.
The podcast is titled “Mission Possible: Orthodox Parenting Today” and will be available on OCN’s newly enhanced and upgraded web site www.myocn.net.
On any given day, Ginny Nieuwsma might be found driving the afternoon carpool for her 10 and 12 year old sons, filling out college forms for her 18 year old daughter, babysitting her grandchildren, phoning her married daughter who is a graduate student in New York, or attending her son's high school baseball game. Count 'em by threes, that's three daughters, three sons, and three grandchildren – she and Tim are busy and blessed!
Ginny began freelance writing and editing 27 years ago and is currently working as a web editor for the Antiochian Archdiocese. Along the way, Conciliar Press published her book, Our Heart's True Home, and she also served at Conciliar for many years as editor of "The Handmaiden magazine," as well as book acquisitions' editor. Being involved in radio is second nature to her; she grew up as a daughter of Christian radio broadcasters in Manila, Philippines, where her home sat in the shadow of a large radio tower and she often could find her parents in the studios creating broadcasts.
From broadcasts to podcasts – in 2009, Ginny knows that more than ever, parenting is both a high calling and a tremendous challenge. Her prayer is that this podcast will bring hope, spiritual wisdom, and practical help to moms and dads dealing with the same pressures and concerns she too faces, every day.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
New Orthodox parenting podcast launched by OCN
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How uncomfortably hokey and platitudinal. Ginny seems like a genuinely nice person though.
ReplyDeletePersonally I wish podcasts would put out about 4 episodes before promotions start.
I find I'm really starting to pull away from OCN's format.
Agreed. I find AFR's content to be a lot more engaging. I'll be pleasantly surprised if the show tackles real situations in a way that provides real insight into helping parents build stronger families.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure some will find it helpful. It just sets off alarms, some of which are overly prejudicial, in my head. This could become a problem for me down the line as my own experience colors my view of both missions and pastoral work that bears certain signalling mechanisms.
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