Hearts and Minds
Personal Renewal and Cultural Change
How does who we are influence how we see the world? What is the connection between personal renewal and cultural change? What does it mean to see Christ in all things and all things in Christ? The “Hearts and Minds” podcast explores the Christian worldview – a vision of life and for life.
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Friday, June 5, 2026
13 mins
Pentecost: Color in a World of Black and White
Father John shares a colorful thought experiment that illustrates the meaning of Pentecost and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11 mins
What Is Beauty? Wrong Question
What do a facial scanning website and the Gospel of John have in common? Both claim to have knowledge the nature of beauty, but only one is the product of an encounter with the living incarnation of beauty.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
11 mins
It’s Summer: Where to Store the Leftovers
Father John explores the unique psychology of wealthy individuals throughout the ages, and the purpose that lies beyond material abundance.
Monday, May 4, 2026
12 mins
Mavis and Her Strong Feelings
Father John discusses ways in which we can practice discernment in our inner life, prayerfully separating the thoughts inspired by God from those planted by the demons.
Monday, April 27, 2026
12 mins
Jesus Saves, But How? The Wonder of Communicatio Idiomatum
What does it really mean to say “Jesus saves”? In this episode, Fr. John reflects on the first four Ecumenical Councils and the controversy surrounding Nestorius, exploring the mystery of how Christ’s divine and human natures are united in one Person and what that means for receiving Communion, praying the Jesus Prayer, and understanding salvation.
Fr. John Oliver