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Father John relates the spiritual fruits that can be found in the most unlikely of places—even in the repentance of one father to his sons.

In this episode, Fr. John highlights how our everyday, one-on-one interactions with others can so often boil down to a choice between self-interest and self-emptying.

What is the difference between being "'in control" and having "control issues"? St. Joseph the Hesychast and St. Paisios look to the order of nature for the answer.

In this episode. Fr. John explains how the tone of our thoughts can tell us a lot about their origins.

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.

Father John gives us the history and meaning of the most read Psalm in the Orthodox liturgical cycle of prayer.

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.

Father John discusses the "both/and" and "either/or" decisions that we often encounter in the spiritual life.

Father John shares a colorful thought experiment that illustrates the meaning of Pentecost and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

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.

Father John explores the unique psychology of wealthy individuals throughout the ages, and the purpose that lies beyond material abundance.

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.

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 explores the differences between the Christian and secular outlooks on relationships.

Fr. John ponders the question, "What do The Ten Lepers, The Poseidon Adventure, and one minute of our life have in common?"