Orthodox Christian Parenting

Loving a Child Through a Medical Crisis Part 2 With Elias & Joy Hajjar

June 23, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

When their daughter needed a heart transplant, Elias and Joy Hajjar learned what it looks like for an Orthodox Church community to truly show up. In part two of this conversation, they share the next chapter of their journey including the remarkable relationship they built with the donor's family. They also speak directly to parents caring for a sick child and to the communities trying to love them well. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here.Episode Recap:Today we’re continuing our conversation about parenting through a child’s illness with Elias and Joy Hajjar.Tell us about your transplant experience. How did you build a relationship with Rosie’s donor’s family?How can we best show up for people as they’re walking through hardship? What would you say to someone going through this experience right now? What do families in the middle of a crisis need most? Can you give us an update on Rosie? Resources:Follow and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify or YouTubeDownload this episode’s free Discussion GuideExplore the full library of Faithtree ResourcesDonate to support the podcast Get the Foundations of Faith Cards

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