Podcast
Hearts and Minds
Hosted by Fr. John Oliver, and Ancient Faith Ministries · EN
Personal Renewal and Cultural Change
16episodes
Episodes
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”Hell is Other People"? Not So Fast.
Feb 20Tap to summarizeFr. John explores the differences between the Christian and secular outlooks on relationships.
Transcribe →Prepping for the Polycrisis
Jan 21Tap to summarizeFr. John ponders the question, "What do The Ten Lepers, The Poseidon Adventure, and one minute of our life have in common?"
Transcribe →Show of Hands: Who Wants a Cold Universe?
Jan 15Tap to summarizeFr. 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.
Transcribe →Basketballs, Bells, and a Leather Belt
Jan 9Tap to summarizeFr. 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 Incarnation for all of humanity.
Transcribe →Porphyrios Visits the Prostitutes: A Theophany Story
Jan 7Tap to summarizeFr. 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 God's perspective on humanity into practice in our daily interactions.
Transcribe →Demons
Nov 16, 2021Tap to summarizeFr. John Oliver shares a story about a group of demons discussing how best to lead humans astray, the opportunity for repentance through the mercy of God.
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