
Self-Help is Not Salvation: An Orthodox Response to Wellness Culture w/ Special Guest Fr. John Wehling
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 ...
5 Mai 20251h 4min

Antisocial Media & The Health of the Soul (Psyche)
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 ...
28 Apr 202550min

Movement as Medicine: An Orthodox Approach to Physical Activity
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 ...
14 Apr 202541min

Sleep, Rest, & The Sabbath Mindset
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. M...
7 Apr 202544min

Fasting & Feasting: Orthodox Christian Nutrition Principles
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 tra...
31 Mar 202539min

Prayer, Stress, & The Nervous System
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 pray...
24 Mar 202557min

Fasting: A Spiritual & Physical Detox
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. T...
10 Mar 202542min

An Orthodox Christian Approach to Health & Wellness
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 discus...
3 Mar 202540min



















