Counterflow with Buck Johnson
The Counterflow Podcast is a weekly show featuring discussions and interviews with people who are outside of and critical toward mainstream liberal and conservative politics. Counterflow challenges the conventional narratives sold to us as truth. The show features thinkers from all backgrounds, who do not fit into the narrow framework of fashionable opinion. The show addresses cultural, spiritual and lifestyle issues as well as philosophy and geo-politics. Host Buck Johnson (formerly of the Death To Tyrants Podcast) is a musician, firefighter and Orthodox Christian and has always had an interest and drive to go one way while everyone else runs the other direction.
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Ep. 394 - Will the Catholic Church Reunite with the Orthodox Church? with Fr Emmanuel Lemelson
12/31/2025
Ep. 394 - Will the Catholic Church Reunite with the Orthodox Church? with Fr Emmanuel Lemelson
In this episode, Buck sits down with Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson to discuss a recent event widely framed as a historic step toward Christian unity, and why, from an Orthodox perspective, it feels anything but unifying. Drawing from firsthand experience and deep ecclesial memory, the conversation explores why language of "unity" often masks unresolved (and unresolvable) theological differences between Rome and Orthodoxy. Together, they speak candidly about papal authority, conciliarity, modern ecumenism, and why converts are often the first to feel the spiritual consequences of institutional ambiguity. This is not a polemic but a sober conversation about truth, faithfulness, and what Orthodoxy cannot surrender without ceasing to be itself. For more from Fr Emmanuel, check these links: YouTube channel: Substack: Connect with @Lemelson on social media: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 393 - The Orthodox Family Life, with Christina Taylor
12/24/2025
Ep. 393 - The Orthodox Family Life, with Christina Taylor
In this episode, we’re joined by Christina Taylor, founder of Orthodox Family Life, for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about marriage, parenting, education, and faithfulness in a desensitized modern world. Christina shares her personal journey into Orthodoxy, how her understanding of family life has deepened over time, and the unique pressures Orthodox parents face today—especially converts raising children without the support of extended Orthodox communities. We explore the tension between overprotective parenting and permissiveness, the roles of men and women within marriage, the lingering effects of feminism inside and outside the Church, and the challenges of raising children faithfully amid cultural chaos. This episode is especially for parents (and future parents) asking not just what to teach their children but who they are becoming. For more from Christina, go here : Sponsor: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: For the official CounterFlow T-shirt, send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address, or order online: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 392 - What is Knowledge, and How Do We Actually Know the Truth?
12/17/2025
Ep. 392 - What is Knowledge, and How Do We Actually Know the Truth?
In this episode, I speak with Fr. Deacon Ananias about Orthodox epistemology and the claim that true knowledge is not grounded in autonomous reason but in God's self-revelation. Contrasting Athens and Jerusalem, this conversation explores why Orthodoxy understands truth not as an idea, but as a Person: Jesus Christ. We discuss revelation as theophany, the limits of philosophy, the apophatic tradition, and how knowledge in the Church is personal, communal, and transformative, not merely intellectual. Topics include: - East vs. West on knowledge and reason - Revelation as encounter, not information - Apophatic knowing and humility - Philosophy: rejected, redeemed, or baptized? - Why truth is known in communion For more from Fr Deacon Ananias, go here: ...and here: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 391 - From Protestant Pastor to Orthodox Christian, with Ben from Cleave to Antiquity
12/10/2025
Ep. 391 - From Protestant Pastor to Orthodox Christian, with Ben from Cleave to Antiquity
My guest this week is Ben, host of Cleave to Antiquity. Formerly an associate pastor in a Protestant Evangelical church and active in online Protestant apologetics, Ben began to realize that many of the arguments he made against Orthodox theology and dogma didn't hold up. That realization forced him to confront some difficult truths and make major changes in his life. Today, Ben is a catechumen in the Orthodox Church. We talk about his journey, what led him to re-examine his assumptions, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Sponsor: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 390 - The Antichrist is a Nice Guy, with Fr Zechariah Lynch
12/03/2025
Ep. 390 - The Antichrist is a Nice Guy, with Fr Zechariah Lynch
In this episode, we dig into the idea that the Antichrist might not show up as some dark, terrifying figure, but instead as a really nice guy. The article we're discussing suggests he'll look peaceful, tolerant, reasonable, and even compassionate. In other words, the kind of leader most people would cheer for. We talk about why that kind of "niceness" can actually be the most dangerous form of deception. Modern culture often tells us that being a good person just means being kind, promoting unity, and making life comfortable, but the article points out that goodness without God slowly pushes real spiritual life out of the picture. We get into how our culture's obsession with progress, peace, and material well-being makes it easy to confuse charm with truth. We also look at what the Church Fathers say about the Antichrist's personality: that he'll win people over with flattery and a gentle demeanor before revealing what he's really after. In short, this is a conversation about discernment: how to recognize the difference between true goodness and a polished counterfeit, especially in a world that loves a friendly face. For the article , go here: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 389 - The Spiritual Formation of Men & Women, with Metropolitan Jonah
11/19/2025
Ep. 389 - The Spiritual Formation of Men & Women, with Metropolitan Jonah
In this deeply pastoral and wide-ranging conversation, Buck chats with Metropolitan Jonah to discuss the surge of interest in Orthodox Christianity, the spiritual formation of newcomers, and the timeless wisdom the Church offers to a restless modern world. From the inner life of the believer to practical struggles facing parishes today, this episode provides both clarity and compassion for anyone seeking to understand Orthodoxy more deeply — or walk it more faithfully. Sponsors: Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 388 - Christ as Truth and Truth as Christ, with Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell
11/12/2025
Ep. 388 - Christ as Truth and Truth as Christ, with Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell
Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell returns to the show to discuss his new book, Christ as Truth and Truth as Christ. In this conversation, we explore what it truly means that Christ is Truth—not as a concept, not as a feeling, but as a living Person. Protodeacon Patrick helps us unpack the difference between objective truth and the modern world's obsession with "personal truth," showing how our understanding of Truth shapes everything from our love for others to our view of the world. We then examine the five great enemies of Truth: Gnosticism, Romanticism, Anarchism, Nihilism, and Tribalism, each of which distorts the human mind and heart in its own way. Along the way, we discuss the God of Israel and the temptation to make the self the measure of all things. This is a deep-dive into how Truth, rightly understood, leads us not into ideology or isolation, but into the life of Christ Himself. Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 387 - It's Not a War of Disinformation; It's a War of Discernment, with Mano Elia
11/05/2025
Ep. 387 - It's Not a War of Disinformation; It's a War of Discernment, with Mano Elia
In this episode, I'm joined again by Mano Elia for a wide-ranging conversation on discernment, community, and the spiritual struggle of our time. We're not in an age where truth is hidden anymore; everything, from truth to lies, is out in the open. The real challenge is no longer finding information, but seeing clearly through it. What we face now isn't a war of disinformation; it's a war of discernment. Mano and I zoom out from the noise of world events to explore the deeper physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of our modern crisis. We discuss how evil reveals itself openly in today's culture, how digital life isolates us, and why the ultimate answer isn't political power or conspiracy-chasing, but a return to Christ, creativity, and tangible community. The conversation also challenges common misunderstandings about the so-called "black pill" mindset. While many look for salvation in politics or cultural battles, Mano and I argue that the only true white pill is Christ Himself. For more of Mano's content, go here: ...and here: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 386 - Antisemitism and the Church, with GM Davis
10/28/2025
Ep. 386 - Antisemitism and the Church, with GM Davis
My guest this week is someone you might remember from last year when we talked about his book, Antichrist: The Fulfillment of Globalization (from Uncut Mountain Press). He's back with us today to dig into the themes from his recent article, Is God an Antisemite? (on Orthodox Ethos). We get into what antisemitism actually means, the roots of Rabbinic Judaism, and how all of this connects to Christ and His Church — and what it all means for us today. Sponsors: Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 385 - Modern Therapy and the Forgotten Soul, with Nicholas Mamey
10/21/2025
Ep. 385 - Modern Therapy and the Forgotten Soul, with Nicholas Mamey
This week on the podcast, I'm excited to feature Nicholas Mamey, an Orthodox Christian and psychotherapist. Nicholas joins me to discuss the positive and negative aspects of therapy and self-healing through an Orthodox Christian lens. In a world filled with pop-psychology "white noise" and self-obsession, Nicholas offers a unique perspective on what true healing entails. Tune in for this important conversation. Learn more about Nicholas here: Support our friend Cooper Brooks in his time of need: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 384 - From Medium to Messenger: An Orthodox Journey Out of the Occult, with Justine Alter
10/14/2025
Ep. 384 - From Medium to Messenger: An Orthodox Journey Out of the Occult, with Justine Alter
This week, we are featuring one of the most unique interviews I've ever conducted. My guest, Justine Alter (a pseudonym), is an Orthodox Christian and author of the book *Outside of the World*. In her book, Justine shares her incredible journey from a difficult childhood through the occult, her experiences as a psychic medium, and even her time as a cult leader, ultimately finding her way to the Orthodox Church. During the interview, Justine uses a voice augmenter to disguise her identity due to multiple death threats she has received from individuals within occult circles. You can order her book directly at: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 383 - A Report on Russia, Moldova, and the Church, with Conrad Franz
10/07/2025
Ep. 383 - A Report on Russia, Moldova, and the Church, with Conrad Franz
Conrad Franz, co-host of the World War Now podcast, joins us from Moscow, Russia, where he's in the midst of a journey that included Moldova as well. He gives us some details regarding the attempted takeover of the Church in Moldova by NATO and Western powers. Conrad also went to the Donetsk region where he was nearly hit by a missile fired by the Ukrainian military. This episode has a lot of valuable information that you will absolutely not hear from any mainstream journalists. For Conrad's great show, go here: Sponsors: Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 382 - An Orthodox Look at the Legacy of Charlie Kirk, with Fr. Peter Heers
09/30/2025
Ep. 382 - An Orthodox Look at the Legacy of Charlie Kirk, with Fr. Peter Heers
In this episode, Fr. Peter Heers reflects on Charlie Kirk’s legacy following his public execution, viewing it through an Orthodox Christian lens. He emphasizes that many will now turn to the Church, so believers must be prepared with love, truth, proper catechism, and vigilance against personal pitfalls. Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 381 - Finding Truth Through All the Lies, with Dr Naomi Wolf
09/23/2025
Ep. 381 - Finding Truth Through All the Lies, with Dr Naomi Wolf
This is a re-run of an episode that was very powerful... so powerful it got deleted from YouTube. This is my wish to release it again to you and see if we can keep it up this time! Dr. Naomi Wolf joins me to go over the serious information that her team uncovered in the Pfizer documents. At dailyclout.io, she assembled a team of over 3,500 medical experts to comb over the thousands and thousands of pages of Pfizer documents that the FDA tried to have sealed for 75 years. Luckily, a judge did not allow that. Also, Naomi and her team discovered many of the reasons that Pfizer didn't want that information to be public. There was not incompetence on their part, but rather outright maliciousness. They knew the harmful effects and the wide variety of them and hid them from the public. We go through many of them in this short episode, and the end result is population decline, which appears to be a feature, not a bug. We get into all of this, along with issues of repentance, punishment, forgiveness, spiritual warfare, good vs. evil, and more. For more information on the heroic work Naomi and her staff are doing, go here: Sponsors: Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 380 - The Horrors of the Foster Care System, with Nina Morris
09/16/2025
Ep. 380 - The Horrors of the Foster Care System, with Nina Morris
My guest this week is my friend Nina Morris, an Orthodox Christian and mother who grew up in the Texas foster care system. I had no idea about the kinds of experiments and challenges these children endured, but Nina lived through them, and she opens up about her experience in this episode. Despite attempts to break her spiritually and mentally, by the grace of God, she came through on the other side with strength and faith intact. Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 379 - Domesticating the Ortho-bros, with Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell
09/09/2025
Ep. 379 - Domesticating the Ortho-bros, with Protodeacon Patrick Mitchell
This week, Patrick Mitchell joins us to discuss the oft-discussed topic of the "Ortho-bros". Some use it in a humorous way, some as a pejorative, but whatever the case, there are a lot of zealous young men flocking to the Church. Are we to tame them? Shouldn't we be celebrating them? We get into a wonderful deep discussion on this issue. For Protodeacon Patrick’s writings and books, go here: Sponsors: Perfect Spiral Capital: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 378 - El Tonto Por Cristo, with Josh Jordan
09/02/2025
Ep. 378 - El Tonto Por Cristo, with Josh Jordan
While we rarely dedicate an episode to a single movie, this film is a special exception. "El Tonto Por Cristo" is told through luminous vignettes, following a brotherhood of monks on the Texas Gulf as they strive for sainthood while grappling with their human struggles. Inspired by the ancient tradition of the Holy Fool and set within the quiet rhythms of monastic life, it stands as the first English-language Orthodox narrative feature of its kind. The film masterfully weaves Orthodox imagination into a transcendent meditation on holiness and humanity. We are incredibly blessed to have the film's writer and director, Josh Jordan, join us for this episode. We delve into his journey to Orthodoxy, his inspirations for the film, and much more. To learn more about "El Tonto Por Cristo," please visit: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 377 - An Orthodox Look at War and the Military, with Fr George Hill and Alex Braszko
08/27/2025
Ep. 377 - An Orthodox Look at War and the Military, with Fr George Hill and Alex Braszko
My guests this week have a very good new podcast called War Priest. They're both Orthodox Christians and have extensive military careers. In this episode, we discuss morality when it comes to war, the responsibilities at the top, just war theory, loyal disobedience, and more. Watch their podcast here: Sponsors: Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Perfect Spiral Capital: Tiger Fitness: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 376 - On the Heresy of Dispensationalism, with Fr. John Whiteford
08/19/2025
Ep. 376 - On the Heresy of Dispensationalism, with Fr. John Whiteford
This week, Father John Whiteford is back with us to explore some topics in and around the false theology of dispensationalism. While it may be nearing the end of its cycle, there are still many faithful Christians that believe in this false teaching. We explore why this came about, the pre-tribulation rapture, the funding of Hamas by Netanyahu, the claim that modern men can better translate Scripture than the Church Fathers, and much more. Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Podsworth App: Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: Full Ad Read AFTER processing: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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BONUS: Fake vs. True Israel, Occult Feminism, and More, with Tom Woods
08/18/2025
BONUS: Fake vs. True Israel, Occult Feminism, and More, with Tom Woods
I was honored to join the great Tom Woods on for this episode recorded live at the Ron Paul 90th birthday BBQ event. Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 375 - Masculinity, Technology, and AI, with Cyprian
08/12/2025
Ep. 375 - Masculinity, Technology, and AI, with Cyprian
Our friend Cyprian, formerly known as Vin Armani, is back with us today. We will be continuing our theme on masculinity and then taking the discussion into technology and AI. These topics are related, and you'll see how during this episode. Sponsor: Perfect Spiral Capital: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 374 - Has Feminism Destroyed Relationship Dynamics? with Rachel Wilson
08/05/2025
Ep. 374 - Has Feminism Destroyed Relationship Dynamics? with Rachel Wilson
Rachel Wilson is the author of "Occult Feminism: The Secret History of Women's Liberation" and she joins us today to discuss the topic of feminism and relationships. There's a default assumption that feminism was a necessary evil. But has it done more harm than good? Has it done any good at all? Why were the founding voices in the movement also into the occult? We discuss the modern day relationship dynamics between men and women, dating, marriage, raising children, and more. Rachel's substack: Rachel's X: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 The 3rd Annual Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship Conference: Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Stafford, VA: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 373 - Orthodox Masculinity, Orthodox Femininity, with Father John Peck
07/29/2025
Ep. 373 - Orthodox Masculinity, Orthodox Femininity, with Father John Peck
Fr. John Peck is back with us this week. We dive into a topic with a ton of low frequency noise in our current society. I wanted to get a more grounded, truthful view of what healthy masculinity and femininity look like. We hear all kinds of wild versions of this which sometimes sound legitimate but aren't rooted in Truth. For more from Fr. John Peck, go here: Sponsors: The 3rd Annual Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship Conference: Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Stafford, VA: Perfect Spiral Capital: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 372 - Epstein Matters, with J. Burden
07/22/2025
Ep. 372 - Epstein Matters, with J. Burden
J Burden is back with us this week. You can find his work over at . We are discussing the situation with the Jeffery Epstein "files", why this whole story does indeed matter, and how if Trump misses on this, it will ultimately be very bad for his Presidency. Why do the people that keep telling us that what Epstein did doesn't matter all fit a similar profile? Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Tiger Fitness: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 371 - Teaching the Nations Orthodoxy, with Father Silouan Brown
07/15/2025
Ep. 371 - Teaching the Nations Orthodoxy, with Father Silouan Brown
My guest this week is a priest monk who heads up the Orthodox Africa mission. He is Father Silouan Brown. We discuss what missionary work looks like in the Orthodox Church, the trials and tribulations Father Silouan has been through to get things going, the blessings from St. John Maximovich, and more. This is an edifying and touching discussion. To find out more about this mission, go here: Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Perfect Spiral Capital: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 370 - Theistic Satanism, Presbyterianism, and Orthodoxy: Oh My! with Shane Jarvis
07/08/2025
Ep. 370 - Theistic Satanism, Presbyterianism, and Orthodoxy: Oh My! with Shane Jarvis
My guest this week has had a journey full of twists and turns on his way to the Orthodox Church. He was raised as a charismatic and became and avid reader. His intellectualism drove him to question his parents and their faith. Once they had no answers, he fell away from that faith. Join us as we take you through the journey that followed, including a stop at theistic satanism. The good news is that we end at a happy place. To contribute to Father Ignatius and our parish casket-building fund, or to order a casket, go here: Sponsor: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 369 - An Orthodox View of Health, with Dr. Michael Christian & John
07/01/2025
Ep. 369 - An Orthodox View of Health, with Dr. Michael Christian & John
My guests this week host the great new "Orthodox Health Podcast". They take a very Orthodox Christian approach toward physical, mental, and spiritual health. We get into self-help, vaccines, microbiomes, water, yoga, and more. It's refreshing to get a legitimate medical take on these issues while maintaining a holistic Orthodox view on them. For more from these guys, find their podcast on any podcast platform and go to: Sponsors: Sheath Underwear: Code: Counterflow Perfect Spiral Capital: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 368 - The Church IS Israel, with Dr Clark Carlton
06/24/2025
Ep. 368 - The Church IS Israel, with Dr Clark Carlton
Clark Carlton is back on the show this week to discuss a topic that is VERY MUCH needed right now. Many of us saw Texas Senator Ted Cruz make a complete fool of himself in his recent interview with Tucker Carlson. He stated that he believes that the "Israel" mentioned in the Book of Genesis is the same as the current State of Israel which was founded in 1948. Unfortunately, there are many folks who still believe this sort of thing and it's partially because they've been taught bad theology for years. It is worse when politicians have such bad Biblical understanding that they want their poor understanding to also inform their views on foreign policy. Luckily, there are wise men like Dr Carlton who can simply and articulately explain what is meant when we speak of the Israel of the Bible. Clark Carlton is an author and editor of the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship. He has also taught philosophy for more than twenty-five years. A native of Tennessee, he earned a B.A. in philosophy from Carson-Newman College, an M.Div. from St. Vladimir’s Seminary, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Catholic University of America. He is the author of "The Faith" Series and has been published in the Saint Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly, the Journal of Early Christian Studies, Christian Bioethics, and Histoire de la Littérature Grecque Chrétienne des Origines à 451. Sponsor: Fox n Sons Coffee: Code: BUCK15 Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 367 - Zelenskyy’s War on the Orthodox Church, with Catherine Whiteford
06/18/2025
Ep. 367 - Zelenskyy’s War on the Orthodox Church, with Catherine Whiteford
This week, Catherine Whiteford joins me to discuss the issues with the Orthodox Church inside of Ukraine. You may have heard that there's a new "church" sponsored by the US State Department in Ukraine. Yet the government is trying to close out and ban the real Church that has been in existence there for over 1000 years. In this video, Catherine breaks all of this down for you and explains the differences between the real and fake church in Ukraine and who’s fighting for which one. In this interview, we discussed Catherine meeting with the White House Faith Office. She is indeed officially in contact with them now. They are looking for more stories and data on the magnitude of the R-1 Visa issues. If you have any, please contact her! For the video she made that we referred to, go here: For the article we discussed, go here: Sponsor: Perfect Spiral Capital: Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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Ep. 366 - From Calvinism to Orthodoxy, with Ambrose McReynolds
06/10/2025
Ep. 366 - From Calvinism to Orthodoxy, with Ambrose McReynolds
My guest today was raised wonderfully by a loving family in the Protestant Calvinist church. He grew to become so involved in the church that he was giving sermons and leading youth groups, Bible studies, veterans groups, and so on. One day his sister, previous Counterflow guest Monique Mathiesen, introduced him to the Orthodox faith. This challenged Ambrose to confront the possible wrongs of Calvinism, which he had been believing and teaching for years. Join us in this great story, as you'll find Ambrose to be humble, smart, and able to deal with uncomfortable truths. Please support Monique Mathiesen's children's book: "Who Can Cleanse Me Of My Sin?" Sponsor: Sheath Underwear: Code: Counterflow Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Donate to the show here: Visit my website: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!
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