Podcast Episodes

Tending the Garden: On the Sacred Duty of Stewardship w/ Guest Nick Hillman of Regenerative Ag Solutions

Season 1 Episode 10

In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John are joined by Nick Hillman, founder of Regenerative Ag Solutions, to explore the intersection of Orthodox Christia…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Carnivores, Vegans & An Orthodox Response to the Diet Wars

Season 1 Episode 9

In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John explore the extremes of modern diets, such as carnivore & veganism, & how these approaches often neglect the spiri…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Self-Help is Not Salvation: An Orthodox Response to Wellness Culture w/ Special Guest Fr. John Wehling

Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John are joined by special guest, Fr. John Wehling to discuss the inadequacies of contemporary self-care practices, the…

Published on 5 months ago

Antisocial Media & The Health of the Soul (Psyche)

Season 1 Episode 7

Has social media taken over your spiritual life?

In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John explore the impact of screens & social media on spiritual life. We…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Movement as Medicine: An Orthodox Approach to Physical Activity

Season 1 Episode 6

What does it mean to move your body, not for vanity, but for virtue?

In this episode of Orthodox Health, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John explore physical movement through the lens of the Orthodox…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sleep, Rest, & The Sabbath Mindset

Episode 5

Have we traded in productivity at any cost for true rest? Are idle hands really the devil's play things? What should you do if you suffer from sleep paralysis?

In this episode of Orthodox Health, Dr. …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Fasting & Feasting: Orthodox Christian Nutrition Principles

Episode 4

Struggling to know what & how to eat?

In this episode of Orthodox Health, Dr. Michael Christian & John dive deep into the ancient wisdom of fasting & feasting through the lens of Orthodox Christian tr…

Published on 6 months ago

Prayer, Stress, & The Nervous System

Episode 3

In this episode, Dr. Michael Christian & John explore various aspects of health from an Orthodox Christian perspective. They discuss the health benefits of prayer on the nervous system, effective pra…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Fasting: A Spiritual & Physical Detox

Season 1 Episode 2

In this episode, hosts, Dr. Michael Christian & John, explore the multifaceted nature of fasting within the context of Orthodox Christianity, emphasizing the spiritual, physical, & communal aspects. …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

An Orthodox Christian Approach to Health & Wellness

Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode hosts, Dr. Michael Christian & John, explore the intersection of Orthodox Christianity & holistic health, emphasizing the importance of caring for the body, mind, & spirit. They discu…

Published on 7 months ago