Hearts And Minds

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 considers the scandalous nature of mystery.

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.