Hearts and Minds

Seeing The World In An Iconographic Way

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:17:01 -0500

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

Society and the Soul - Part 5

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:10:00 -0500

Using the writings of St. Nicodemus, Fr. John discusses how the eye can lead to sin or spiritual peace. 10:23

Society and the Soul - Part 4

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:40:00 -0600

Fr. John discusses why we are enslaved to pleasure, as explained originally by St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain.

Society and the Soul - Part 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:20:00 -0600

In Part Three of the ongoing series based upon "A Handbook of Spiritual Council" by St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain, Fr. John discusses the five senses and their relationship to the will.

Society and the Soul - Part 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:02:00 -0600

Fr. John continues his series on Society and The Soul, presenting us with St. Nicodemus' vision of man as "a kind of royal palace, built by the superb architectural skill of an omniscient Creator."

Society and the Soul - Part 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:53:00 -0600

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.

The Synaxis of the Holy Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:43:01 -0600

Fr. John discusses the importance of the Synaxis of the Theotokos, celebrated each year on December 26.

And The Soul Felt Its Worth

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:46:00 -0600

"There is nothing in this world more glorious, more precious, or more precarious than the human soul." Within the first few hundred years of Christian history, the Roman Empire experienced at least two devastating health epidemics. Fr. John shares with us a powerful example of how the early Christians demonstrated the worth of the soul, as well as a love stronger than fear, as they ministered to those in deep need during these times of great crisis.

Passing the Time

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:55:00 -0600

"Are we almost there yet?" How many times will that question be asked this holiday weekend? Fr. John explores the passing of time from a Christian perspective as we travel our journey of salvation.

Babies In The Biosphere - 3

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:38:01 -0600

The integrated Christian possesses a pro-life view that sees the environment as life giving and worthy of protection and a pro-environment view that sees the womb as an environment and worthy of protection.

Babies In The Biosphere - 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:18:00 -0500

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 - 1

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:34:01 -0500

This is part one in a series exploring the connection between abortion and the environment.

An Airport, A Hospital and the Book of Psalms

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:26:00 -0500

What do these three have in common? Listen as Fr. John reflects on the power and beauty of the Psalter.

The Grandeur Of God

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:36:00 -0500

Love for God is love for the earth and love for the earth is love for our neighbor.

Four Miles and Three Days

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Fr. John Oliver and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:09:01 -0500

What would be worth standing in line for if that line was 4 miles long? Fr. John gives us a lesson in perspective and treasure in this week's episode.