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Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
The One Where We Start a Church in Grand Theft Auto 🎮
In this episode, Ian, John, and special guest Jon Rush dive into one of the most unexpected ministry conversations yet—how gaming and discipleship intersect in today’s culture. From Fortnite streams to the bold (and hilarious) idea of starting a “church” in Grand Theft Auto, they explore how student pastors can meet students where they are—yes, even in digital worlds. But this isn’t just about video games. The conversation expands into why relational ministry beats event-driven strategies, how student pastors can build meaningful connections beyond Sunday mornings, and why showing up at a student’s football gam...
2025-02-26
36 min
Hearts and Minds
The Chains of Thankfulness
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the Chains of St. Peter.
2025-01-23
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Sturdy Ark, Gathering Storm: Why the Details About Jesus Matter
Fr. John Oliver reflects on what is essential for facing any storm that may be coming.
2024-12-27
00 min
Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
The One About the Advantages of Cohorts Over Conferences
In this episode of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, John Oliver and Ian Dunaway are joined by Dennis Wagner from First Baptist Church of Yantis, Texas, and Joshua Villars from Southcrest Church in LaGrange, Georgia. Together, they discuss the power of cohorts and how these ongoing communities have shaped their ministries over the past year. Unlike traditional once-a-year conferences, cohorts provide consistent support, deeper relationships, and actionable insights that make a lasting impact. Here’s what we’re covering: ✨ The differences between cohorts and conferences in ministry growth. ✨ How cohorts have encouraged accountability, collaboration, and spiritua...
2024-12-25
26 min
Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
The One About Planning Disciple Now Weekends
John Oliver and Ian Dunaway are back to unpack the power of Disciple Now Weekends and how just 72 hours can transform your student ministry. Whether you’ve been hosting D-Nows for years or are considering planning your first one, this episode is packed with practical insights and strategies to make the most of this impactful event. Here’s what we’re covering: ✨ Why Disciple Now Weekends are a game-changer for discipleship. ✨ How to plan an event that’s gospel-centered, engaging, and transformative. ✨ Tips for equipping leaders, creating meaningful moments, and fostering lasting spiritual growth. Don’t un...
2024-12-18
26 min
Hearts and Minds
Seeing Angelically, Seeing Demonically
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the Exodus story as a metaphor for our journey of faith.
2024-12-18
00 min
Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
The One about Transitioning Well – Navigating Church Moves in Student Ministry
In this episode of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, Ian Dunaway is joined by Mark Santana, Student Pastor at First Baptist Statesboro, GA, who is filling in for cohost John Oliver. Together, they tackle an important topic in student ministry: how to effectively transition out of and into churches. With the average tenure of a student pastor hovering around just 18 months, transitions are inevitable—but how they’re handled can significantly impact students, families, and the ministry as a whole. Join us as we discuss: ✨ The challenges and opportunities of transitioning in ministry. ✨ Practica...
2024-12-11
28 min
Hearts and Minds
Killing the Non-Persons
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the ramifications of Professor Peter Singer's brand of utilitarianism.
2024-12-11
00 min
Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
The One about What’s Really GOING TO Reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
🎙️ Welcome to Episode 7 of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast: Ian Dunaway and John Oliver team up for an in-depth conversation about how the church can effectively reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha with the gospel. These generations are navigating a rapidly changing world, and understanding what truly connects with them is essential for impactful student ministry. In this episode, we cover: ✨ Why authenticity, purpose, and meaningful connection matter now more than ever. ✨ Practical strategies for bridging generational gaps and fostering lasting discipleship. This conversation is packed with insights and actionable steps for anyone...
2024-12-04
28 min
Hearts and Minds
I'll Be Content When Everything Changes
Fr. John Oliver reflects on simplicity.
2024-11-27
00 min
Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
The One About Small Church Superpowers
In this episode, John Oliver and Ian Dunaway dive into the unique “superpowers” small churches bring to student ministry. Far from seeing size as a limitation, they uncover how smaller congregations have distinct advantages in nurturing deep, personal discipleship that can powerfully impact students’ lives. As pastors with experience in a range of church sizes, John and Ian explore the particular strengths small churches can leverage to meet the unique needs of their communities.
2024-11-15
22 min
Hearts and Minds
Helping Others Heals Ourselves
Fr. John Oliver reflects on how helping others helps us fight our own battles.
2024-11-01
00 min
Shaping Student Ministry Podcast
The One Where We Stop Entertaining and Start Discipling
In Episode 1 of The Shaping Student Ministry Podcast, John Oliver and Ian Dunaway dive into the critical need for student ministries to move beyond entertainment-driven approaches and prioritize authentic discipleship. They explore practical strategies for fostering spiritual growth and developing lasting faith in students while addressing the challenges of modern ministry.
2024-10-23
24 min
Hearts and Minds
God: The Sender of Unwanted Gifts
Fr. John Oliver reflects on suffering.
2024-10-23
00 min
Hearts and Minds
On Hurricanes and Holy Communion
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the recent hurricanes.
2024-10-16
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Blame Game
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the need to take responsibility for one's own sins.
2024-10-04
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Christ: the Artist and the Art
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the connection between Creation and the Cross.
2024-09-06
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Below the Summit of Pride
Fr. John Oliver reflects on pride and humility.
2024-08-14
00 min
Hearts and Minds
The Freedom to Be in Bondage
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the true meaning of freedom.
2024-08-09
00 min
Hearts and Minds
What's Your Town?
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the boundaries within our hearts.
2024-08-02
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Even the Devil is a Servant of God
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the role evil and suffering plays in drawing us closer to God.
2024-07-26
00 min
Hearts and Minds
A City Dump Becomes the Village Church
Fr. John Oliver shares the story of the reclamation of a church after the end of the Soviet era, reminding us that "we walk by faith, and not by sight."
2024-07-18
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Are You Nice? That’s Too Bad
Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the difference between being nice and being holy.
2024-07-10
00 min
Hearts and Minds
The Evil in Me or the Evil in You?
Fr. John Oliver reflects on spiritual blindness.
2024-06-05
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Forget About Getting Good Grades
Fr. John Oliver reminds us of the true focus of Christian life.
2024-04-11
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Scientists Call It Cardioelectromagnetic Communication, We Just Call It…
Fr. John Oliver reflects on forgiveness, and the energies of the heart.
2024-03-21
00 min
Hearts and Minds
The Crisis of Modern Man
Fr. John Oliver talks about the crisis of exclusion...and its greatest remedy.
2024-02-28
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Don't Be Perfect. Be You.
Fr. John Oliver reminds us that we work out our salvation in the individual particulars of our own lives.
2024-02-22
00 min
Hearts and Minds
The Desire of Joe
Fr. John Oliver explores the desire to change one's life.
2024-02-08
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Jesus Is For Losers
Fr. John Oliver discusses our responsibility to the lonely.
2024-01-31
00 min
Hearts and Minds
It's Your Island. What Do You Do First?
Fr. John Oliver invites us to think about how we would treat others if we had our own little island.
2024-01-24
00 min
Hearts and Minds
A Baptist and a Transcendentalist Walk Into a Bar
Fr. John Oliver talks about integrity.
2024-01-17
00 min
Birds of a Feather Talk Together
25: Puteketeke or Great Crested Grebe - Thanks John Oliver for Making This 'Bird of the Century'
We kick off the new year talking about the Puteketeke or the Great Crested Grebe. We were following closely while John Oliver's campaign to make this New Zealand's bird of the century, and are so excited to talk about this super cool bird. John Oliver used his show 'Last Week Tonight' to raise awareness about these birds, and in turn raised a ton of awareness about birds in general, particularly in New Zealand. We talk about the Puteketeke's exotic mating dance, to carrying chicks on their back, to whether or not they actually fly? Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett...
2024-01-15
36 min
Hearts and Minds
How Much Christ is Enough? On the Risk of a Well-Rounded Life
Fr. John Oliver explains why we need the "Four S's" to energize our lives.
2024-01-10
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Serving from the Depths of Bliss
Fr. John Oliver shares a remarkable story of service to inspire us to joyfully use our gifts in service of others.
2023-12-23
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Freedom: It Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means
Fr. John Oliver deepens our understanding of what is meant by "freedom."
2023-12-14
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Porphyrios in Space
Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission.
2023-12-09
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Repelling the Holy Spirit
Fr. John Oliver explains how we can repel the Holy Spirit, and how we can become alive in the Holy Spirit instead.
2023-06-19
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Less Taking, More Giving
Fr. John Oliver reflects on what makes us truly happy.
2023-01-23
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Be First
Fr. John Oliver wonders what might happen if we were to reach out for vital connection and deep healing.
2022-12-01
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Entrance of the Theotokos
Fr. John Oliver considers the mystery of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, that is known most fully in the heart.
2022-11-22
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Life is Hard, Life is Joy
Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand why life can be so hard, and how to find joy in the midst of the struggle.
2022-11-16
00 min
Hearts and Minds
True Freedom
Fr. John Oliver helps us to discover where true freedom lies.
2022-08-31
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Mustard Faith
Fr. John Oliver considers whether blessings can be found in the midst of the unexpected suffering of mental illness.
2022-08-25
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Welcome Here
Fr. John Oliver asks whether an Orthodox Church can truly welcome all who come no matter their spiritual illness.
2022-08-08
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Hate Week
Fr. John Oliver journeys through the hate behind Holy Week.
2022-02-14
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Emotion As Energy
Fr. John Oliver helps us see ourselves through the eyes of the Myrrh-bearing Women.
2022-02-14
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Beautiful Unbelief
Fr. John Oliver invites us to consider the unbelievable news that sends us searching for more.
2022-02-14
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Sermon on the Mount - Part 3
Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 3)
2021-12-21
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Sermon on the Mount - Part 2
Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 2)
2021-12-21
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Sermon on the Mount - Part 1
Fr. John Oliver reads the Sermon on the Mount, in three parts, from the translation titled "The New Testament: A Translation" by David Bentley Hart. (Part 1)
2021-12-21
00 min
Hearts and Minds
I Am
Fr. John Oliver helps us to answer the question, "Who am I?", by redirecting us to the I AM.ham
2021-11-22
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Demons
Fr. 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.
2021-11-17
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Watts
Fr. John Oliver shares the story of one British philosopher's search for God.
2021-11-16
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Ladder
Fr. John Oliver ponders the long climb ahead of us, and the ways that we can be led astray and fall off the Ladder of Divine Ascent.
2021-11-16
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Anthony
Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the cross that we are called to bear as we follow Christ, and pursue the healing of our will.
2021-11-16
00 min
Music of John Oliver
22 Breaths
Track 2 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-20
03 min
Music of John Oliver
Short Breath
Track 5 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-20
04 min
Music of John Oliver
Noh Breath
Track 6 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-20
04 min
Music of John Oliver
Deep Breath
Track 7 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-20
05 min
Music of John Oliver
Slow Breath
Track 8 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-20
07 min
Music of John Oliver
Giant Breath
Track 3 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-19
04 min
Music of John Oliver
Breathing
Track 9 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-19
04 min
Music of John Oliver
High Breath
Track 4 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-18
05 min
Music of John Oliver
Tree Breath
Track 1 from the album Isolation Journal 2 - breathe by Douglas Schmidt and John Oliver.
2021-05-18
03 min
Hearts and Minds
Scandalous
Fr. John Oliver considers the scandalous nature of mystery.
2021-04-28
00 min
John Riley Project
John Oliver and the National Debt
We break down John Oliver’s recent HBO video dismissing the importance of the National Debt. We discuss good debt vs bad debt, the morality of government debt, and the responsibility vs. irresponsibility of both personal and government debt. We also get into the book The Richest Man in Babylon and a number of good personal finance lessons. Finally, we discuss government debt in our local Poway Unified School District. #NationalDebt #JohnOliver #RichestManinBabylon JRP0220 Referenced Links: John Oliver on the US national debt: 'I actually have some good news for you' https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/apr/05/john-oliver-national-debt-last-week-tonight-hbo The National Debt...
2021-04-06
1h 55
Hearts and Minds
You Are Welcome Here
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'".
2021-02-27
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Yours
Fr. John Oliver helps us to understand more the mystery of belonging to God.
2021-02-25
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Love and Trust
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.
2021-02-25
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Feature
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the unique features in each friendship.
2021-02-25
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Actionable
Fr. John Oliver offers hope for those suffering with anxiety in a crazy world.
2021-02-25
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Lighthouse in the Storm
Fr. John Oliver reflects on the writing of St. John Chrysostom titled "No One Can Harm the Man Who Does not Harm Himself."
2021-02-02
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Zacchaeus: Desire and Love
Fr. John Oliver considers the motivating forces behind Zacchaeus' movement up the tree and towards Jesus.
2021-02-02
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Conversion: An Inside Job
Fr. John Oliver asks, Is it possible to experience true conversion? What role does our effort play in the conversion of our souls?
2021-02-02
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Repentance: Loving the Person God Desires We Become
Fr. John Oliver discusses the true meaning of repentance, becoming the person that God desire us to become.
2021-02-02
00 min
The Shot
The Shot - Trailer
Michael John Oliver introduces The Shot, a new photography podcast.Â
2021-01-18
00 min
Music of John Oliver
Mountain Memory
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-12-05
03 min
Music of John Oliver
Forest Floor Perspective
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
04 min
Music of John Oliver
The Listening Wind
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
02 min
Music of John Oliver
Resonating A Flock Of Lutes
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
05 min
Music of John Oliver
Village Dance
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
04 min
Music of John Oliver
Pathways
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
08 min
Music of John Oliver
Disturbances
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
05 min
Music of John Oliver
Aerial
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
04 min
Music of John Oliver
Portal Through Dan Day
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
03 min
Music of John Oliver
Earth Spring
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-07-01
04 min
Music of John Oliver
Mountain Spirits
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-06-30
01 min
Music of John Oliver
Village Windows
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-06-30
07 min
Music of John Oliver
Echoes From Silence
Isolation Journal is a series of reflections on solitude and the relation between human and environment, enacted through layers of electronic music and ecological sound art. The soundscape on a mountain above the village of Ngang Nội, Vietnam, was captured together with acoustic recordings of aeolian lute playing. As a response to the lockdown, Stefan Östersjö shared these files with John Oliver, who has drawn track after track out of these source recordings, as journal entries in the time of the pandemic. Watch the youtube video introduction that we made here: https://youtu.be/FYrpFTZ_R_U In September 2013 I vi...
2020-06-30
04 min
Trailblazer - Igniting Business & Community
Ep. 12: What have you been working on or improving during the pandemic?
Topic 1: What has John Oliver and Agile Wealth Partners been up to and new things they have taking on as a result of the quarantine Topic 2: What has David McDonald and Mobileteer been up to and new things they have taking on as a result of the quarantine Topic 3: New things we have seen other people take on and new programs that businesses are using to get through and out of the pandemic
2020-06-07
41 min
Trailblazer - Igniting Business & Community
Trailblazer Igniting Business & Community Launch
Trailblazer - Igniting Business & Community with hosts David McDonald and John Oliver are excited to bring this weekly podcast to provide insights, resources, and interviews to help grow businesses. Discussions will also include how a community plays a role in both businesses and improvement of a city with insights from community struggles to community leaders.
2020-03-22
07 min
Hearts and Minds
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Fr. John Oliver paints a hope-filled picture of the healing power of forgiveness.
2020-02-07
00 min
Hearts and Minds
The Four Rhythms of Life in the Church
Fr. John Oliver explores the four cycles or rhythms that are embedded in nature and in the Church.
2019-05-31
00 min
Hearts and Minds
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 being loving? Am I being accepting? Am I being appreciated?
2018-10-10
00 min
Hearts and Minds
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.
2018-10-10
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Holy Week
Fr. John Oliver reminds us of what lies ahead of us during Holy Week for our salvation.
2018-10-09
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Ecumenism: The Autoimmune Disease in the Body of Christ
As Orthodox Christians in a non-Orthodox culture, we have questions: Who are we? What is "the Church"? What is our relationship to friends and family of other faiths? What is ecumenism? Who will be saved? In this special edition of Hearts and Minds, Fr John Oliver offers a few reflections.
2018-09-14
00 min
Hearts and Minds
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 choice whether we carry them into our future.
2018-09-11
00 min
Hearts and Minds
Kind Words Are Like Honey
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.
2018-09-11
00 min