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.
Fr John Oliver is the priest of St Elizabeth Orthodox Christian Church, in Murfreesboro, TN. He is the author of numerous articles and essays, and of Touching Heaven: Discovering Orthodox Christianity on the Island of Valaam, published by Conciliar Press. A graduate of St Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, he joined the faculty as instructor in Old and New Testament and American Religious History. He and his wife Lara have three daughters and one son.
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"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.
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.
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.
This is part one in a series exploring the connection between abortion and the environment.
What do these three have in common? Listen as Fr. John reflects on the power and beauty of the Psalter.
Love for God is love for the earth and love for the earth is love for our neighbor.
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.
When reviled, we bless. When insulted, we forgive - St. Paul