Ranked #1
Society and the Soul - Part 1
Society and the Soul - Part 1
With this podcast, Fr. John begins a new series based upon "A Handbook of Spiritual Council" by Saint Nicodemus of the H... Read more
16 Jan 2008
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8mins
Ranked #2
Thou Shalt Not Covet
Thou Shalt Not Covet
Fr. John examines the last of the ten great commandments.
23 Sep 2008
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9mins
Ranked #3
Babies in the Biosphere - 2
Babies in the Biosphere - 2
In part 2 of his 3 part series, Fr. John explores further the Orthodox worldview that connects all of creation to our re... Read more
29 Oct 2007
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Ranked #4
The Root of it All
The Root of it All
Fr. John Oliver offers three questions that help us trace the root of both the good and the bad in our lives. Am I bein... Read more
26 Nov 2018
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13mins
Ranked #5
The Benefits of Prayer
The Benefits of Prayer
The story of Baker Sullivan reveals the importance and significance of the life of prayer.
30 Oct 2017
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13mins
Ranked #6
Rising Above Violence And Revenge
Rising Above Violence And Revenge
When reviled, we bless. When insulted, we forgive - St. Paul
17 Aug 2007
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10mins
Ranked #7
The Virtue of Failure - Part 1
The Virtue of Failure - Part 1
Fr. John begins a four part series on the virtue of failure by describing the inevitability and purpose of failure.
13 Nov 2017
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12mins
Ranked #8
Let His Enemies Be Scattered
Let His Enemies Be Scattered
Fr. John relays a story about a Monk in Greece struggling with alcohol and relates it to the Psalmist's words and the wo... Read more
9 May 2012
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10mins
Ranked #9
Morally Wrong? Politically Right?
Morally Wrong? Politically Right?
How does the Faith proclaim when life begins? It might surprise you and help inform you as some of you go to the polls t... Read more
3 Nov 2014
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8mins
Ranked #10
Intercessory Prayer: The Last Hope for the World - Part 1
Intercessory Prayer: The Last Hope for the World - Part 1
In this new 10 part series, Fr. John introduces his topic which relates the necessity of intercessory prayer to the worl... Read more
30 Jan 2012
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13mins
Ranked #11
You Are Not Your Passions
You Are Not Your Passions
Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions.
12 Nov 2018
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13mins
Ranked #12
Our Words and The Word
Our Words and The Word
The words that come out of our mouths have a direct connection to the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us.
13 Dec 2012
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9mins
Ranked #13
This Doesn’t Feel Like Home
This Doesn’t Feel Like Home
Fr. John Oliver invites us to consider the unhealthy family patterns that we have been handed through birth and have a c... Read more
15 Oct 2018
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13mins
Ranked #14
Freedom Through Ascetic Discipline
Freedom Through Ascetic Discipline
Fr. John Oliver describes the purpose of our ascetic disciplines as believers - to be set free and partake in the glory ... Read more
16 Apr 2018
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12mins
Ranked #15
The Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
The Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
During the afterfeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Fr. John reflects on the mystery that is Mary.
17 Aug 2010
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11mins
Ranked #16
Purpose in Life
Purpose in Life
The purpose of your life is to become by grace what God is by nature.
20 Jun 2016
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11mins
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Do You Want To Be Healed?
Do You Want To Be Healed?
Fr. John examines the difference between true healing and mere relief.
16 Oct 2008
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8mins
Ranked #18
Jenny
Jenny
This real-life story of an Ohio runaway is reminiscent of another youth in a parable of Jesus and serves to strengthen i... Read more
25 Feb 2009
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9mins
Ranked #19
Responding To Same Sex Marriage - Part 2
Responding To Same Sex Marriage - Part 2
Fr. John sees our sexuality as a gift from the Divine Logos.
26 May 2014
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8mins
Ranked #20
Intercessory Prayer: The Last Hope for the World - Part 3
Intercessory Prayer: The Last Hope for the World - Part 3
In our Divine Liturgy we pray "In peace let us pray to the Lord." We all want peace but what does it mean to be a peace ... Read more
13 Feb 2012
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10mins