Hearts and Minds

Are You Nice? That’s Too Bad 10.07.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reflects upon the difference between being nice and being holy.

The Evil in Me or the Evil in You? 05.06.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reflects on spiritual blindness.

Stay Put or Steady On? 17.04.2024 ↓

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

Forget About Getting Good Grades 11.04.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reminds us of the true focus of Christian life.

Scientists Call It Cardioelectromagnetic Communication, We Just Call It… 21.03.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reflects on forgiveness, and the energies of the heart.

The Crisis of Modern Man 28.02.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver talks about the crisis of exclusion...and its greatest remedy.

Don't Be Perfect. Be You. 22.02.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver reminds us that we work out our salvation in the individual particulars of our own lives.

The Desire of Joe 08.02.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver explores the desire to change one's life.

Jesus Is For Losers 31.01.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver discusses our responsibility to the lonely.

It's Your Island. What Do You Do First? 24.01.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver invites us to think about how we would treat others if we had our own little island.

A Baptist and a Transcendentalist Walk Into a Bar 17.01.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver talks about integrity.

How Much Christ is Enough? On the Risk of a Well-Rounded Life 10.01.2024 ↓

Fr. John Oliver explains why we need the "Four S's" to energize our lives.

Serving from the Depths of Bliss 23.12.2023 ↓

Fr. John Oliver shares a remarkable story of service to inspire us to joyfully use our gifts in service of others.

Freedom: It Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means 14.12.2023 ↓

Fr. John Oliver deepens our understanding of what is meant by "freedom."

Porphyrios in Space 09.12.2023 ↓

Fr. John Oliver tells the story of the unsung hero of the Apollo 13 mission.

Repelling the Holy Spirit 19.06.2023 ↓

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

Less Taking, More Giving 23.01.2023 ↓

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

Be First 01.12.2022 ↓

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

Entrance of the Theotokos 22.11.2022 ↓

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

Life is Hard, Life is Joy 16.11.2022 ↓

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

True Freedom 31.08.2022 ↓

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

Mustard Faith 25.08.2022 ↓

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

Welcome Here 08.08.2022 ↓

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

Society and the Soul - Part 6 09.03.2022 ↓

Fr. John discusses the teachings of St. Nicodemus on listening to music.

Seeing the World in an Iconographic Way 09.03.2022 ↓

Fr. John notes how Orthodox Christians see things in an iconographic way-- the images are connected to the larger reality they represent.