How does who we are influence how we see the world? What is the connection between personal renewal and cultural change? What does it mean to see Christ in all things and all things in Christ? The Hearts and Minds podcast explores the Christian worldview a vision of life and for life.
Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio
Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission.
Fr. John Oliver explains how we can repel the Holy Spirit, and how we can become alive in the Holy Spirit instead.
Fr. John Oliver reflects on what makes us truly happy.
Fr. John Oliver wonders what might happen if we were to reach out for vital connection and deep healing.
Fr. John Oliver considers the mystery of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, that is known most fully in the heart.
Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand why life can be so hard, and how to find joy in the midst of the struggle.
Fr. John Oliver helps us to discover where true freedom lies.
Fr. John Oliver considers whether blessings can be found in the midst of the unexpected suffering of mental illness.
Fr. John Oliver asks whether an Orthodox Church can truly welcome all who come no matter their spiritual illness.
Fr. John Oliver helps us see ourselves through the eyes of the Myrrh-bearing Women.
Fr. John Oliver invites us to consider the unbelievable news that sends us searching for more.
Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 3)
Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 2)
Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 1)
Fr. John Oliver shares the story of one British philosopher's search for God.
Fr. John Oliver ponders the long climb ahead of us, and the ways that we can be led astray and fall off the Ladder of Divine Ascent.
Fr. John Oliver shares a story about a group of demons discussing how best to lead humans astray, the opportunity for repentance through the mercy of God.
Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the cross that we are called to bear as we follow Christ, and pursue the healing of our will.
Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand more the mystery of belonging to God.
Fr. John Oliver asks whether it is possible for a Christian to loose their sanity, their ability to manage their lives, and how to trust God in the struggle.
Fr. John Oliver helps us to answer the question, "Who am I?", by redirecting us to the I AM.ham
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the unique features in each friendship.
Fr. John Oliver offers hope for those suffering with anxiety in a crazy world.
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the writing of St. John Chrysostom titled "No One Can Harm the Man Who Does not Harm Himself."
Fr. John Oliver considers the motivating forces behind Zacchaeus' movement up the tree and towards Jesus.
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the recent passage of the House Equality Act by the United States House of Representatives asking, "What does the Orthodox Church mean when She says, 'You Are Welcome Here'".
Fr. John Oliver asks, Is it possible to experience true conversion? What role does our effort play in the conversion of our souls?
Fr. John Oliver discusses the true meaning of repentance, becoming the person that God desire us to become.
Fr. John Oliver offers three questions that help us trace the root of both the good and the bad in our lives. Am I being loving? Am I being accepting? Am I being appreciated?
Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions.
Fr. John Oliver reminds us of what lies ahead of us during Holy Week for our salvation.
Fr. John Oliver invites us to consider the unhealthy family patterns that we have been handed through birth and have a choice whether we carry them into our future.
Fr. John Oliver reflects on what it means for God to speak a Word, and how our own words can drip with the honey of truth and love.
Fr. John Oliver explains the stages of grace in the spiritual life, in the context of the journey of Great Lent.
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ (January 1st) and how God is to be found in the details of life.
Kurt Harris interviews his oldest daughter, Anna Harris, about her story of how God brought her into the Orthodox Church, in this series titled "Stories Toward the Sacred" on the Hearts and Minds podcast.
Kurt Harris interviews Dan Naes about his story of how God brought him into the Orthodox Church, in this series titled "Stories Toward the Sacred" on the Hearts and Minds podcast.
Fr. John Oliver paints a hope-filled picture of the healing power of forgiveness.
Fr. John Oliver describes the purpose of our ascetic disciplines as believers - to be set free and partake in the glory of God!
Fr. John Oliver reminds us that the Christian heart wants to taste of the incomparable heavenly banquet of the Kingdom of God.
Kurt Harris interviews Charles Chusuei about his story of how God brought him into the Orthodox Church, in this new series titled "Stories Toward the Sacred" on the Hearts and Minds podcast.
Fr. John Oliver offers a view of the pain of the "wilderness" stage of the Christian life while journeying with God to the Promised Land.
Fr. John Oliver explores the four cycles or rhythms that are embedded in nature and in the Church.
Fr. John Oliver explains the Three Powers of Thinking, Desiring and Acting. He describes the impact on our lives when one or more of theses powers are sick in our lives, and shares how we can experience healing of these powers.
As Orthodox Christians in a non-Orthodox culture, we have questions: Who are we? What is "the Church"? What is our relationship to friends and family of other faiths? What is ecumenism? Who will be saved? In this special edition of Hearts and Minds, Fr John Oliver offers a few reflections.
Fr. John Oliver interviews Kurt and Nancy Harris who share their story of how God brought them into the Orthodox Church. The Harris' will in turn interview others in this new series titled "Stories Toward the Sacred" on the Hearts and Minds podcast.
Fr. John completes his series (Part 4) by describing how failure can become a servant of God for the renewal of our lives.
Fr. John continues his series (Part 3) by reflecting on the goal of interior renewal.
Fr. John continues his series (Part 2) by redefining failure and describing the ways that we react to our own failures.
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