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Hearts and Minds

Fr. John Oliver's thoughtful perspective on culture, society and the Orthodox faith.

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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

8mins

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Thou Shalt Not Covet

Thou Shalt Not Covet

Fr. John examines the last of the ten great commandments.

23 Sep 2008

9mins

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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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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

13mins

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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

13mins

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Rising Above Violence And Revenge

Rising Above Violence And Revenge

When reviled, we bless. When insulted, we forgive - St. Paul

17 Aug 2007

10mins

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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

12mins

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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

10mins

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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

8mins

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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

13mins

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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

13mins

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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

9mins

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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

13mins

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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

12mins

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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

11mins

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Purpose in Life

Purpose in Life

The purpose of your life is to become by grace what God is by nature.

20 Jun 2016

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

8mins

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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

9mins

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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

8mins

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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

10mins

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