Fr. John Oliver explains how we can repel the Holy Spirit, and how we can become alive in the Holy Spirit instead.

Repelling the Holy Spirit

Fr. John Oliver reflects on what makes us truly happy.

Less Taking, More Giving

Fr. John Oliver wonders what might happen if we were to reach out for vital connection and deep healing.

Be First

Fr. John Oliver considers the mystery of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, that is known most fully in the heart.

Entrance of the Theotokos

Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand why life can be so hard, and how to find joy in the midst of the struggle.

Life is Hard, Life is Joy

Fr. John Oliver helps us to discover  where true freedom lies.

True Freedom

Fr. John Oliver considers whether blessings can be found in the midst of the unexpected suffering of mental illness.

Mustard Faith

Fr. John Oliver asks whether an Orthodox Church can truly welcome all who come no matter their spiritual illness.

Welcome Here

Fr. John Oliver helps us see ourselves through the eyes of the Myrrh-bearing Women.

Emotion As Energy

Fr. John Oliver journeys through the hate behind Holy Week.

Hate Week

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

Fr John Oliver has made every episode so eye opening for me

Insightful

Hearts and Minds

With this podcast, Fr. John begins a new series based upon "A Handbook of Spiritual Council" by Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain, a  work which examines the five human senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, and the role that each one plays in acquiring or losing salvation.

Society and the Soul - Part 1

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

Thou Shalt Not Covet

In part 2 of his 3 part series, Fr. John explores further the Orthodox worldview that connects all of creation to our relationship with the Creator.

Babies in the Biosphere - 2

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?

The Root of it All

The story of Baker Sullivan reveals the importance and significance of the life of prayer.

The Benefits of Prayer

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

Rising Above Violence And Revenge

Fr. John begins a four part series on the virtue of failure by describing the inevitability and purpose of failure.

The Virtue of Failure - Part 1

Fr. John relays a story about a Monk in Greece struggling with alcohol and relates it to the Psalmist's words and the words of the Paschal hymn, "Let God Arise and Let His Enemies Be Scattered."

Let His Enemies Be Scattered

How does the Faith proclaim when life begins? It might surprise you and help inform you as some of you go to the polls tomorrow.

Morally Wrong? Politically Right?

In this new 10 part series, Fr. John introduces his topic which relates the necessity of intercessory prayer to the world circumstances we face.

Intercessory Prayer: The Last Hope for the World - Part 1

Fr. John Oliver helps us to see that even on the days that we absolutely act pig-like, we are not our passions.

You Are Not Your Passions

The words that come out of our mouths have a direct connection to the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us.

Our Words and The Word

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.

This Doesn’t Feel Like Home

Fr. John Oliver describes the purpose of our ascetic disciplines as believers - to be set free and partake in the glory of God!

Freedom Through Ascetic Discipline

During the afterfeast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Fr. John reflects on the mystery that is Mary.

The Bridge Between Heaven and Earth

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

Purpose in Life

Fr. John examines the difference between true healing and mere relief.

Do You Want To Be Healed?

This real-life story of an Ohio runaway is reminiscent of another youth in a parable of Jesus and serves to strengthen its message.

Jenny

Fr. John sees our sexuality as a gift from the Divine Logos.

Responding To Same Sex Marriage - Part 2

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 maker?

Intercessory Prayer: The Last Hope for the World - Part 3

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