Hearts and Minds

Fr. John Oliver, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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Personal Renewal and Cultural Change

  1. 20H AGO

    Show of Hands: Who Wants a Cold Universe?

    Fr. 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.

  2. 6D AGO

    Basketballs, Bells, and a Leather Belt

    Fr. 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.

  3. JAN 7

    Porphyrios Visits the Prostitutes: A Theophany Story

    Fr. 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.

  4. JAN 5

    Christ Is the Question

    Fr. John reflects on a disastrous diplomatic miscommunication brought about by AI and God's communication through the incarnation of Christ.

  5. 12/29/2025

    Where Meaning Gathers Its Strength

    Fr. John reflects on a simple cake mix, a marketing failure, the nature of effort, and our need for meaning in our salvation.

  6. 12/19/2025

    Why Listening is Better than Knowing

    Fr. John reflects on road trips, vacations, and an unusual wedding homily about journeying as husband and wife under God's mysterious directions.

  7. 12/10/2025

    The Mourner and His Message: Every Day is A Special Occasion

    Fr. John reflects on the incarnation, Christ's healing ministry, and our understanding of every human person as a "special occasion" that calls us to rise above our preoccupation with de-humanizing religious regulations.

  8. 12/03/2025

    The Trail and the Tree: Understanding Who We Are and What Needs to Heal

    Fr. John reflects on our hearts as the center of our spiritual life, as the Nativity season prepares our hearts for the grace of the eight Beatitudes.

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Personal Renewal and Cultural Change

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  • Creator
    Fr. John Oliver, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ancient Faith Ministries
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    Hearts and Minds

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