Hearts and Minds
Fr. John Oliver, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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What Is Beauty? Wrong Question
What do a facial scanning website and the Gospel of John have in common? Both claim to have knowledge the nature of beauty, but only one is the product of an encounter with the living incarnation of…
It’s Summer: Where to Store the Leftovers
Father John explores the unique psychology of wealthy individuals throughout the ages, and the purpose that lies beyond material abundance.
Mavis and Her Strong Feelings
Father John discusses ways in which we can practice discernment in our inner life, prayerfully separating the thoughts inspired by God from those planted by the demons.
Jesus Saves, But How? The Wonder of Communicatio Idiomatum
What does it really mean to say “Jesus saves”? In this episode, Fr. John reflects on the first four Ecumenical Councils and the controversy surrounding Nestorius, exploring the mystery of how…
”Hell is Other People"? Not So Fast.
Fr. John explores the differences between the Christian and secular outlooks on relationships.
Prepping for the Polycrisis
Fr. John ponders the question, "What do The Ten Lepers, The Poseidon Adventure, and one minute of our life have in common?"
Show of Hands: Who Wants a Cold Universe?
Fr. John reflects on losing faith, the Gospel of John, the presence of Christ, and perhaps finding faith once again through hope rather than intellect, reason and arguments.
Basketballs, Bells, and a Leather Belt
Fr. John weaves together the punishment of an entire basketball team for one member's failed prank and the camel hide belts worn by the prophets to teach us about the consequences of the fall and the…
Porphyrios Visits the Prostitutes: A Theophany Story
Fr. John reflects on Theophany, how God regards humanity, and how His perspective differs from the gods of paganism. He shares a story from the life of St. Porphyrios as an example of how one can put…
Christ Is the Question
Fr. John reflects on a disastrous diplomatic miscommunication brought about by AI and God's communication through the incarnation of Christ.
Where Meaning Gathers Its Strength
Fr. John reflects on a simple cake mix, a marketing failure, the nature of effort, and our need for meaning in our salvation.
Why Listening is Better than Knowing
Fr. John reflects on road trips, vacations, and an unusual wedding homily about journeying as husband and wife under God's mysterious directions.
The Mourner and His Message: Every Day is A Special Occasion
Fr. John reflects on the incarnation, Christ's healing ministry, and our understanding of every human person as a "special occasion" that calls us to rise above our preoccupation with de-humanizing…
The Trail and the Tree: Understanding Who We Are and What Needs to Heal
Fr. John reflects on our hearts as the center of our spiritual life, as the Nativity season prepares our hearts for the grace of the eight Beatitudes.
To the Young Men Searching for Orthodoxy
Fr. John reflects on the convert surge and spiritual warfare. As "prisoners of war," do we pursue rescue according to our earthly expectations, or higher, spiritual realities?
The Big Reveal: This Shows Who You are Becoming
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the need for Christians to exercise self-control over our speech.
Charlie and the Church: A Brief Reflection on a Public Execution
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the death of St. Telemachus.
When Love Is Not Enough
Fr. John Oliver reflects on ways to translate love into action.
I Feel Dead Inside: Now What?
Fr. John Oliver reflects on compassion.
Christ in a Flood of Pain
Fr. John offers a reflection on turning to Christ in the midst of disappointment.
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