
New Motherhood & Conversion: Finding Christ in the Chaos w/ Gwynne Hoffmaster
In this heartfelt episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian and co-host John sit down with new mother & recent Orthodox convert, Gwynne Hoffmaster, to talk about the beautiful chao...
15 Sep 202555min

Faith, Flourishing, Femininity, & Public Health w/ guest Katherine Phillips of The Faithful Flourish Podcast
In this opening episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast Women’s Health & Femininity arc, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John welcome Katherine Phillips, host of the Faithful Flourish Podcast. With a b...
8 Sep 202559min

Fighting the Good Fight: Orthodoxy & BJJ w/ Jeff Messina
In this long-awaited episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John are joined by Jeff Messina: 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Judo black belt, owner of the R...
1 Sep 20251h

The School of the Body: How Movement & Suffering Form the Soul
In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & co-host John explore how the body itself is a school of formation. Building from last week’s conversation with Fr. Zechariah Lyn...
25 Aug 202553min

From Dust to Data: The War on the Incarnation w/ Guest Fr. Zechariah Lynch
In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & John welcome Fr. Zechariah Lynch to close out a four-part arc on the future of man. Together, they explore the rising ideology o...
18 Aug 20251h 7min

The Gospel According to the Algorithm: AI, Medicine, & the Post-Human Promise
In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & John explore the intersection of AI, medicine, and Orthodox theology. They discuss the ethical implications of AI in healthcare,...
11 Aug 202546min

Disembodied Men: Virtual Selves & The Death of Real Masculinity
In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & John discuss the crisis of masculinity in modern society, exploring themes of disembodiment, the spiritual roots of masculinity,...
4 Aug 202558min

Ascetic Strength: Orthodox Health for the Modern Man w/ Gavin McCort RDN/LDN
In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian (sans John) is joined by Orthodox catechumen, registered dietitian, & fitness specialist Gavin McCort, RDN, LDN to discuss the mul...
28 Juli 20251h 1min



















