Monday, July 6, 2026
11 mins
Control Is an Illusion
In an age of ever increasing anxiety and uncertainty, we can look to the lives of Sts. Peter and Paul as examples of how we can deepen our relationship with Christ--even in the most dire historical moments.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
13 mins
Our Secret Weapon: A Reflection on Joy
Father John gives us the history and meaning of the most read Psalm in the Orthodox liturgical cycle of prayer.
Friday, June 19, 2026
12 mins
Dark Basement Syndrome
Do you suffer from heightened emotion, limited reason, hidden fears, and a general distortion of facts? You might have Dark Basement Syndrome. In this episode, Fr. John walks us through how our subconscious minds can have a dark influence on our thoughts and actions, and ultimately how the light of Christ illumines all--even the darkest recesses of our minds.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11 mins
Right or Left, Right or Wrong: the Choices We Make Every Day
Father John discusses the "both/and" and "either/or" decisions that we often encounter in the spiritual life.
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.