Men Among Demons Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/men-among-demons In a disoriented world, this is the podcast that asks what would happen if we truly put Christ at the centre of our thinking. Greg Wiebe and Dan Opperwall are Orthodox Christian scholars, writers, and friends. Join them for conversations that look below the surface of Christian life in the world. © 2026 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe da58e40c-3413-576c-a726-284cbe3c5613 yes en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:20 -0400 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:01:19 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/TK4jFsoEVmYoC9fzeQ1AW99s2XhQ52uvybzFM9GSS_U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2MjM1LzE2Mzc3/MTYxMDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Men Among Demons episodic Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe In a disoriented world, this is the podcast that asks what would happen if we truly put Christ at the centre of our thinking. Greg Wiebe and Dan Opperwall are Orthodox Christian scholars, writers, and friends. Join them for conversations that look below the surface of Christian life in the world. In a disoriented world, this is the podcast that asks what would happen if we truly put Christ at the centre of our thinking. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly Daniel Opperwall No No The Resurrection The Resurrection full 4140f463-8397-4235-9ad9-0de9648d1464 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bafb6558 Greg and Dan discuss the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, its historical dimensions, its mytho-symbolic dimensions, and its place in the Church and Christian faith. The Resurrection is the centre point of the entire Christian faith, of the liturgical year, and of all of Orthodox worship. Drawing especially from the Old and New Testament scriptures, Greg and Dan explore why that is and what we should take from it. Christ is Risen!

]]> Greg and Dan discuss the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, its historical dimensions, its mytho-symbolic dimensions, and its place in the Church and Christian faith. The Resurrection is the centre point of the entire Christian faith, of the liturgical year, and of all of Orthodox worship. Drawing especially from the Old and New Testament scriptures, Greg and Dan explore why that is and what we should take from it. Christ is Risen!

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6898 Greg and Dan discuss the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, its historical dimensions, its mytho-symbolic dimensions, and its place in the Church and Christian faith. The Resurrection is the centre point of the entire Christian faith, of the liturgical year, and of all of Orthodox worship. Drawing especially from the Old and New Testament scriptures, Greg and Dan explore why that is and what we should take from it. Christ is Risen!

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Going to Church--The Embassy of the Kingdom Going to Church--The Embassy of the Kingdom full afd8e7da-5692-4357-8bee-9b2f5504cdd8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7102a2d7 In almost every episode of Men Among Demons, Greg and Dan end up agreeing that the most important thing for them to do next is to go to church. But why?

In this episode, they explore some aspects of church attendance in Christian life from the way it shapes us psychologically, to the significance of community in our encounters with the spirits (including demons), and finally to the spiritual-political dimensions of being citizens of God's Kingdom.

]]> In almost every episode of Men Among Demons, Greg and Dan end up agreeing that the most important thing for them to do next is to go to church. But why?

In this episode, they explore some aspects of church attendance in Christian life from the way it shapes us psychologically, to the significance of community in our encounters with the spirits (including demons), and finally to the spiritual-political dimensions of being citizens of God's Kingdom.

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7449 In almost every episode of Men Among Demons, Greg and Dan end up agreeing that the most important thing for them to do next is to go to church. But why?

In this episode, they explore some aspects of church attendance in Christian life from the way it shapes us psychologically, to the significance of community in our encounters with the spirits (including demons), and finally to the spiritual-political dimensions of being citizens of God's Kingdom.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No 6-7 (Fads and a bit on Language) 6-7 (Fads and a bit on Language) full 6e9dde61-0b30-42d8-a181-20e2f895891a https://share.transistor.fm/s/68f825ae In this episode Dan and Greg discuss fads, the way ideas circulate among human beings, language, and what makes it all both divine and open to the demonic.

]]> In this episode Dan and Greg discuss fads, the way ideas circulate among human beings, language, and what makes it all both divine and open to the demonic.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7181 In this episode Dan and Greg discuss fads, the way ideas circulate among human beings, language, and what makes it all both divine and open to the demonic.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Live from the Chester Ronning Centre Live from the Chester Ronning Centre full c854a49b-7c5c-43f4-8661-766b659289e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06e92516 Greg, Dan, and our host, Joe, hold a live conversation on a wide range of topics including: the origins of Men Among Demons, their friendship, the intersection of religion and the public sector, growth in the Orthodox Church, and (of course) demons.

]]> Greg, Dan, and our host, Joe, hold a live conversation on a wide range of topics including: the origins of Men Among Demons, their friendship, the intersection of religion and the public sector, growth in the Orthodox Church, and (of course) demons.

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 4343 Greg, Dan, and our host, Joe, hold a live conversation on a wide range of topics including: the origins of Men Among Demons, their friendship, the intersection of religion and the public sector, growth in the Orthodox Church, and (of course) demons.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Cults and Culture Cults and Culture full f96392a9-9762-4d49-b10d-a272a5d316cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/35f40872 Dan and Greg kick off with a discussion of cults and high control groups, and then shift to begin thinking about the relationship between cult, cultus, and culture. In what ways is the Church different from what are often called "cults" today? In what ways does the Church attempt to build a culture and community while avoiding the pitfalls of high control groups? And what happens to groups or entire societies when they fall into demonic traps either on the side of too much cult and control, or on the side of having no real "culture" at all?

]]> Dan and Greg kick off with a discussion of cults and high control groups, and then shift to begin thinking about the relationship between cult, cultus, and culture. In what ways is the Church different from what are often called "cults" today? In what ways does the Church attempt to build a culture and community while avoiding the pitfalls of high control groups? And what happens to groups or entire societies when they fall into demonic traps either on the side of too much cult and control, or on the side of having no real "culture" at all?

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7467 Dan and Greg kick off with a discussion of cults and high control groups, and then shift to begin thinking about the relationship between cult, cultus, and culture. In what ways is the Church different from what are often called "cults" today? In what ways does the Church attempt to build a culture and community while avoiding the pitfalls of high control groups? And what happens to groups or entire societies when they fall into demonic traps either on the side of too much cult and control, or on the side of having no real "culture" at all?

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Social Justice and Homelessness Social Justice and Homelessness full 6b412f93-78af-4e29-9113-034f93d01403 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3f4e7e5 Dan and Greg discuss the concept of social justice especially with regard to modern homelessness, aiming to elucidate some more complete Christians responses in the face of extremely complex problems for which there is no simple solution.

]]> Dan and Greg discuss the concept of social justice especially with regard to modern homelessness, aiming to elucidate some more complete Christians responses in the face of extremely complex problems for which there is no simple solution.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7067 Dan and Greg discuss the concept of social justice especially with regard to modern homelessness, aiming to elucidate some more complete Christians responses in the face of extremely complex problems for which there is no simple solution.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Angels Angels full ab5436ad-0f3b-4924-81b1-68cfebb1bac5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71f835b5 Greg and Dan discuss angels. What are they? How do they interact with the world? What experiences do we have of them? What do they...look like? And much more.

]]> Greg and Dan discuss angels. What are they? How do they interact with the world? What experiences do we have of them? What do they...look like? And much more.

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6773 Greg and Dan discuss angels. What are they? How do they interact with the world? What experiences do we have of them? What do they...look like? And much more.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Martial Arts, the Body, and Competition (Guest Nick P.) Martial Arts, the Body, and Competition (Guest Nick P.) full 9b298eb8-6f3c-4c80-9229-db938dbab29f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a531ba4 Dan, Greg, and guest Nick P. discuss martial arts, the body, competition and games seeking out what role they might play in a Christian life and in society at large. A possible need for more attention to bodily exercise and training among Christians emerges, and the three tackle the question of whether competition is fundamentally fallen or truly has a place in a Christian life and in God's Kingdom.

]]> Dan, Greg, and guest Nick P. discuss martial arts, the body, competition and games seeking out what role they might play in a Christian life and in society at large. A possible need for more attention to bodily exercise and training among Christians emerges, and the three tackle the question of whether competition is fundamentally fallen or truly has a place in a Christian life and in God's Kingdom.

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7010 Dan, Greg, and guest Nick P. discuss martial arts, the body, competition and games seeking out what role they might play in a Christian life and in society at large. A possible need for more attention to bodily exercise and training among Christians emerges, and the three tackle the question of whether competition is fundamentally fallen or truly has a place in a Christian life and in God's Kingdom.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No The Papacy and Church Structure The Papacy and Church Structure full cdcc532a-6f69-4a01-9405-2b6ad5ed5fa5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68b4f499 Greg and Dan discuss the new pope, the institution of the papacy, and the costs and benefits of various church and community structures within the Christian world.

]]> Greg and Dan discuss the new pope, the institution of the papacy, and the costs and benefits of various church and community structures within the Christian world.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7054 Greg and Dan discuss the new pope, the institution of the papacy, and the costs and benefits of various church and community structures within the Christian world.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Intelligence and Free Will (Contra Enlightenment) Intelligence and Free Will (Contra Enlightenment) full b9fa5c9b-7c12-4d7c-9ebb-1e03f2cebca4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3453fb43 In this episode, Dan and Greg discuss human intelligence and free will in the context of some problematic enlightenment assumptions about humanity. How do we as Christians grapple with the simple fact that human intelligence varies tremendously across individuals, and that while free will clearly exist it is difficult to exercise for all human beings? What problems arise in our political and social life owing to Enlightenment assumptions that all human beings are capable of "rational self interest," clear critical thinking, and the detached exercise of free will?

]]> In this episode, Dan and Greg discuss human intelligence and free will in the context of some problematic enlightenment assumptions about humanity. How do we as Christians grapple with the simple fact that human intelligence varies tremendously across individuals, and that while free will clearly exist it is difficult to exercise for all human beings? What problems arise in our political and social life owing to Enlightenment assumptions that all human beings are capable of "rational self interest," clear critical thinking, and the detached exercise of free will?

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6847 In this episode, Dan and Greg discuss human intelligence and free will in the context of some problematic enlightenment assumptions about humanity. How do we as Christians grapple with the simple fact that human intelligence varies tremendously across individuals, and that while free will clearly exist it is difficult to exercise for all human beings? What problems arise in our political and social life owing to Enlightenment assumptions that all human beings are capable of "rational self interest," clear critical thinking, and the detached exercise of free will?

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Change and Disruption Change and Disruption full 78c72847-e60d-45fb-a0f4-2949a2ed0a6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/693c9dbf Greg and Dan discuss the cult of change and our culture's obsession with disruption for its own sake, reflecting on how change is an essential but differently oriented part of the life in Christ. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of forgiveness in a world in which human beings are both dynamic and fallen.

]]> Greg and Dan discuss the cult of change and our culture's obsession with disruption for its own sake, reflecting on how change is an essential but differently oriented part of the life in Christ. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of forgiveness in a world in which human beings are both dynamic and fallen.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6400 Greg and Dan discuss the cult of change and our culture's obsession with disruption for its own sake, reflecting on how change is an essential but differently oriented part of the life in Christ. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of forgiveness in a world in which human beings are both dynamic and fallen.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Maturity in an Immature Age Maturity in an Immature Age full 4b3694bb-6e41-4e04-94a0-fa5df7daab58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57f25e7c Dan and Greg discuss the meaning of maturity, and the immaturity of our present age, looking for the demonic patterns that draw us to immature places and the telos of human life into which we are called to grow.

]]> Dan and Greg discuss the meaning of maturity, and the immaturity of our present age, looking for the demonic patterns that draw us to immature places and the telos of human life into which we are called to grow.

]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7068 Dan and Greg discuss the meaning of maturity, and the immaturity of our present age, looking for the demonic patterns that draw us to immature places and the telos of human life into which we are called to grow.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Demonic Activity Demonic Activity full 022cfca6-14fb-4e90-a129-3cba38b9ca1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed3cae77 Greg and Dan discuss experiences of demonic activity and the presence of conscious demons in the world.

]]> Greg and Dan discuss experiences of demonic activity and the presence of conscious demons in the world.

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7088 Greg and Dan discuss experiences of demonic activity and the presence of conscious demons in the world.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Is a Human Just a Computer? Is a Human Just a Computer? full 687fc1f5-01f9-4344-a5f6-a9a511cb6930 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d023e684 Dan and Greg discuss one of the most interestingly wrong visions of theological anthropology circulating in our society today: the idea that humans are effectively computers, and that human consciousness may one day be downloaded into electronic machines. By reflecting on the demonic twists in this vision of humanity we can see more fully what humans are genuinely created to be.

]]> Dan and Greg discuss one of the most interestingly wrong visions of theological anthropology circulating in our society today: the idea that humans are effectively computers, and that human consciousness may one day be downloaded into electronic machines. By reflecting on the demonic twists in this vision of humanity we can see more fully what humans are genuinely created to be.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7221 Dan and Greg discuss one of the most interestingly wrong visions of theological anthropology circulating in our society today: the idea that humans are effectively computers, and that human consciousness may one day be downloaded into electronic machines. By reflecting on the demonic twists in this vision of humanity we can see more fully what humans are genuinely created to be.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Death Death full 1cf15556-3f64-4535-86bc-1088bed90615 https://share.transistor.fm/s/309c9aec Dan and Greg discuss death, exploring funeral rites and rituals, the cultural fear and denial of death, the demonic twists and distractions the falsely frame life, and ultimately the meaning of Resurrection in Christ.

]]> Dan and Greg discuss death, exploring funeral rites and rituals, the cultural fear and denial of death, the demonic twists and distractions the falsely frame life, and ultimately the meaning of Resurrection in Christ.

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6759 Dan and Greg discuss death, exploring funeral rites and rituals, the cultural fear and denial of death, the demonic twists and distractions the falsely frame life, and ultimately the meaning of Resurrection in Christ.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Celebrities Celebrities full c4ee3280-b252-45c3-a354-9ad29ad563ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/c52b1c85 Greg and Dan welcome Fr Yuri Hladio for a conversation about celebrities, fame, and their impact on western culture and the Church.

]]> Greg and Dan welcome Fr Yuri Hladio for a conversation about celebrities, fame, and their impact on western culture and the Church.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6530 Greg and Dan welcome Fr Yuri Hladio for a conversation about celebrities, fame, and their impact on western culture and the Church.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Romance and Eros Romance and Eros full 7634bcdd-375a-45eb-bf74-70c9ab246d59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b1fbef2 Dan and Greg discuss modern expectations around romantic love and relationships, moving forward into a discussion of the place of eros in the Christian life. In a world where finding the perfect partner and living up to a romantic ideal have become so important, how do Christians respond? Is there any value at all to romantic love, or is it side-lined by the pursuit of universal agape? And what is eros anyway?

Our apologies in this episode for mixing up Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. We have included a clarification at the end of the episode.

]]> Dan and Greg discuss modern expectations around romantic love and relationships, moving forward into a discussion of the place of eros in the Christian life. In a world where finding the perfect partner and living up to a romantic ideal have become so important, how do Christians respond? Is there any value at all to romantic love, or is it side-lined by the pursuit of universal agape? And what is eros anyway?

Our apologies in this episode for mixing up Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. We have included a clarification at the end of the episode.

]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7378 Dan and Greg discuss modern expectations around romantic love and relationships, moving forward into a discussion of the place of eros in the Christian life. In a world where finding the perfect partner and living up to a romantic ideal have become so important, how do Christians respond? Is there any value at all to romantic love, or is it side-lined by the pursuit of universal agape? And what is eros anyway?

Our apologies in this episode for mixing up Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. We have included a clarification at the end of the episode.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Which Side are you on? Politics as Identity Which Side are you on? Politics as Identity full adcaca12-e2ac-4560-b50b-839ddb7ca174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f298243d Dan and Greg discuss how electoral politics can serve more as means of creating identity and "team" loyalty than as a method for solving problems and engaging idea, then consider what kinds of ordering principles rule our lives and ask the essential question of what would happen if we put Christ at the centre of our thinking.

]]> Dan and Greg discuss how electoral politics can serve more as means of creating identity and "team" loyalty than as a method for solving problems and engaging idea, then consider what kinds of ordering principles rule our lives and ask the essential question of what would happen if we put Christ at the centre of our thinking.

]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 5408 Dan and Greg discuss how electoral politics can serve more as means of creating identity and "team" loyalty than as a method for solving problems and engaging idea, then consider what kinds of ordering principles rule our lives and ask the essential question of what would happen if we put Christ at the centre of our thinking.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No (More) Psychedelics and Religious Experiences (with Eleni O.) (More) Psychedelics and Religious Experiences (with Eleni O.) full 584c4825-5b64-4e80-9a71-00c803ebfb75 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9781f23 Dan and Greg welcome special guest Eleni O to continue the discussion about psychedelics with an eye to exploring the meaning of mystical experiences and the role they play in our mental and spiritual health.

]]> Dan and Greg welcome special guest Eleni O to continue the discussion about psychedelics with an eye to exploring the meaning of mystical experiences and the role they play in our mental and spiritual health.

]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6638 Dan and Greg welcome special guest Eleni O to continue the discussion about psychedelics with an eye to exploring the meaning of mystical experiences and the role they play in our mental and spiritual health.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Psychedelics Psychedelics full 251c482a-9f28-436c-8dce-63a3ed48c8ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bb36d2c In this episode Dan and Greg speak with special guest, Fr Geoffrey Ready, about psychedelics and their (potential) place in medicine and the Church.

DISCLAIMER: Hopefully it is clear already from the episode, but Dan and Greg do not condone or advise the use of psychedelics in Orthodox Christian life. Fr Geoffrey's views push the envelope in interesting ways and his opinion may differ, but the Men among Demons continue to recommend a focus on the tried and true pathways that the Church provides us for gaining spiritual insight and a deeper relationship with Christ.

]]> In this episode Dan and Greg speak with special guest, Fr Geoffrey Ready, about psychedelics and their (potential) place in medicine and the Church.

DISCLAIMER: Hopefully it is clear already from the episode, but Dan and Greg do not condone or advise the use of psychedelics in Orthodox Christian life. Fr Geoffrey's views push the envelope in interesting ways and his opinion may differ, but the Men among Demons continue to recommend a focus on the tried and true pathways that the Church provides us for gaining spiritual insight and a deeper relationship with Christ.

]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6045 In this episode Dan and Greg speak with special guest, Fr Geoffrey Ready, about psychedelics and their (potential) place in medicine and the Church.

DISCLAIMER: Hopefully it is clear already from the episode, but Dan and Greg do not condone or advise the use of psychedelics in Orthodox Christian life. Fr Geoffrey's views push the envelope in interesting ways and his opinion may differ, but the Men among Demons continue to recommend a focus on the tried and true pathways that the Church provides us for gaining spiritual insight and a deeper relationship with Christ.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Christmas Special Christmas Special full c896e092-c1b9-420c-9a0e-fe1abfdfe5f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5780445 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:33:10 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6566 Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Finance, Money, and Capitalism (Guest: Andrew Hudson) Finance, Money, and Capitalism (Guest: Andrew Hudson) full c188cbb5-05f4-4a83-b63b-6130e139bebd https://share.transistor.fm/s/250c389a Dan and Greg are joined by professional tax accountant Andrew Hudson who shares some of his insights into the implications of modern finance and capitalism on Christian life. The men among demons discuss money, capitalism, value, and the demonic trends in our current economic culture and system.

]]> Dan and Greg are joined by professional tax accountant Andrew Hudson who shares some of his insights into the implications of modern finance and capitalism on Christian life. The men among demons discuss money, capitalism, value, and the demonic trends in our current economic culture and system.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 7333 Dan and Greg are joined by professional tax accountant Andrew Hudson who shares some of his insights into the implications of modern finance and capitalism on Christian life. The men among demons discuss money, capitalism, value, and the demonic trends in our current economic culture and system.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Palestine and Israel Palestine and Israel full 7697f6cb-6634-4b98-b706-e67a3e77ded7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d366a24 Most of this month's episode will be posted only for our patrons on Patreon.com For the public podcast we share the last portion of our discussion centering on how Christians in the West can best respond to the crisis in Israel and Palestine through prayer. Dan and Greg discuss the power of prayer as a form of real and genuine Christian action that guides us to wisdom and humility, and allows us to participate in God's shaping of the world even when there is truly nothing else we can do to help fix our broken world.

]]> Most of this month's episode will be posted only for our patrons on Patreon.com For the public podcast we share the last portion of our discussion centering on how Christians in the West can best respond to the crisis in Israel and Palestine through prayer. Dan and Greg discuss the power of prayer as a form of real and genuine Christian action that guides us to wisdom and humility, and allows us to participate in God's shaping of the world even when there is truly nothing else we can do to help fix our broken world.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:55:14 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 781 Most of this month's episode will be posted only for our patrons on Patreon.com For the public podcast we share the last portion of our discussion centering on how Christians in the West can best respond to the crisis in Israel and Palestine through prayer. Dan and Greg discuss the power of prayer as a form of real and genuine Christian action that guides us to wisdom and humility, and allows us to participate in God's shaping of the world even when there is truly nothing else we can do to help fix our broken world.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Education Education full 71e2e277-d8d3-477a-9c9a-ca9fe118634e https://share.transistor.fm/s/8930e252 Greg and Dan talk about the purpose and different forms of education, and the tendencies of the modern educational system to tend toward angelic and demonic vectors. The episode concludes with some reflections on how to approach education in the body of Christ and the need for a diversity of responses to the problem of how to teach ourselves and our children in today's world.

]]> Greg and Dan talk about the purpose and different forms of education, and the tendencies of the modern educational system to tend toward angelic and demonic vectors. The episode concludes with some reflections on how to approach education in the body of Christ and the need for a diversity of responses to the problem of how to teach ourselves and our children in today's world.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:13:14 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6307 Greg and Dan talk about the purpose and different forms of education, and the tendencies of the modern educational system to tend toward angelic and demonic vectors. The episode concludes with some reflections on how to approach education in the body of Christ and the need for a diversity of responses to the problem of how to teach ourselves and our children in today's world.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Family and Fatherhood Family and Fatherhood full 7ba89cdc-b01f-40e4-90b5-03dadf0cb23f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8950da6 In this episode, Greg and Dan begin with a discussion of Greg's recent ordination as a deacon that evolves into a deep dive into the patterns of family, fatherhood, and motherhood that Christians must aim for, as well as a couple of the demonic patterns of the same seen in our world.

]]> In this episode, Greg and Dan begin with a discussion of Greg's recent ordination as a deacon that evolves into a deep dive into the patterns of family, fatherhood, and motherhood that Christians must aim for, as well as a couple of the demonic patterns of the same seen in our world.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:08:39 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6426 In this episode, Greg and Dan begin with a discussion of Greg's recent ordination as a deacon that evolves into a deep dive into the patterns of family, fatherhood, and motherhood that Christians must aim for, as well as a couple of the demonic patterns of the same seen in our world.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No ChatGPT and Language ChatGPT and Language full feb748c1-ca36-499d-8246-2511a4f29ee9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/093af278 In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss ChatGPT and machine learning language models, reflecting on what they say about our society's attitude toward language, its function, and its significance. They then delve into some of the demonic patterns of approaching language that well predate new technological tools and some of the liturgical and sacramental significance of language that has been lost to much of our society.

]]> In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss ChatGPT and machine learning language models, reflecting on what they say about our society's attitude toward language, its function, and its significance. They then delve into some of the demonic patterns of approaching language that well predate new technological tools and some of the liturgical and sacramental significance of language that has been lost to much of our society.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 17:13:58 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6675 In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss ChatGPT and machine learning language models, reflecting on what they say about our society's attitude toward language, its function, and its significance. They then delve into some of the demonic patterns of approaching language that well predate new technological tools and some of the liturgical and sacramental significance of language that has been lost to much of our society.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Middle School Middle School full 383bb550-439c-433d-a461-dc4d04e492c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59eabf42 In this special episode Dan and Greg are joined by their daughters Kaylah Wiebe and Patti Opperwall to discuss life in middle school. The girls share some surprising and remarkably thoughtful insights about the specific challenges they face at their age and how they have found ways to live a Christian life in spite of it all.

]]> In this special episode Dan and Greg are joined by their daughters Kaylah Wiebe and Patti Opperwall to discuss life in middle school. The girls share some surprising and remarkably thoughtful insights about the specific challenges they face at their age and how they have found ways to live a Christian life in spite of it all.

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:17:47 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 3616 In this special episode Dan and Greg are joined by their daughters Kaylah Wiebe and Patti Opperwall to discuss life in middle school. The girls share some surprising and remarkably thoughtful insights about the specific challenges they face at their age and how they have found ways to live a Christian life in spite of it all.

]]> Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Work, Career, and Calling Work, Career, and Calling full ba3bbce7-7556-49fc-a365-48d353242295 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a902486 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:48:12 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 6404 In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss work and vocation. Do Christians have a specific calling to a certain kind of work? Or is calling something to do mainly with our place in the Church? And how do we choose which kinds of jobs are better and worse for us as servants of God? In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss work and vocation. Do Christians have a specific calling to a certain kind of work? Or is calling something to do mainly with our place in the Church? And how do we choose which kinds of jobs are better and worse for Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Gambling Gambling full 1541c933-400b-452a-9f56-3456af1cd969 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12e49edf Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:19:02 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 5709 In this episode, Dan and Greg discuss gambling and its demonic nature. Exploring what games are and their value to human life, the Men Among Demons then examine how gambling twists the good of games into something destructive; a perfect example of how the demonic truly works in our lives. In this episode, Dan and Greg discuss gambling and its demonic nature. Exploring what games are and their value to human life, the Men Among Demons then examine how gambling twists the good of games into something destructive; a perfect example of how the Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Queen Elizabeth and Monarchy Queen Elizabeth and Monarchy full b8245d27-8002-485f-95fb-a35eaca52a6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/00672bd2 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 22:00:25 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2772 Dan and Greg reflect on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and discuss monarchy, Canadian and American governmental structures, and the importance of ritual and symbol in political and religious life. Dan and Greg reflect on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and discuss monarchy, Canadian and American governmental structures, and the importance of ritual and symbol in political and religious life. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Euthanasia and the Desire for Harm Euthanasia and the Desire for Harm full fa1254b0-920a-40c9-8afa-182e63888f4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/77452c39 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:51:35 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2878 In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the expansion of euthanasia in Canada and the ethics of harming another person who desires to be harmed. What is more important--to refrain from harming others, or to help others achieve their desire whatever it may be? Do humans sincerely desire what is best for themselves, or are there darker forces within us that we must wrestle? In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the expansion of euthanasia in Canada and the ethics of harming another person who desires to be harmed. What is more important--to refrain from harming others, or to help others achieve their desire whatever it may b Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No The University and the Search for Truth The University and the Search for Truth full 509d5193-5da9-486e-ab71-8624623a679c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2465115e Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:04:46 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 3012 In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the current state of the university, and especially theological studies, then begin a broader exploration of the place of truth in modern society and the potential implications of the growing belief that absolute truths do not exist. In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the current state of the university, and especially theological studies, then begin a broader exploration of the place of truth in modern society and the potential implications of the growing belief that absolute trut Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Neo-Paganism & Witchcraft Neo-Paganism & Witchcraft full ddb2fbdb-852a-4c8e-9f3c-0afde31c8eb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c749b9e Dan and Greg welcome Sara Feir to the show to discuss her experience as a neo-Pagan prior to becoming an Orthodox Christian. The three think through the degree to which the modern world is implicitly pagan and compare modern secularism to explicit paganism. 

]]> Dan and Greg welcome Sara Feir to the show to discuss her experience as a neo-Pagan prior to becoming an Orthodox Christian. The three think through the degree to which the modern world is implicitly pagan and compare modern secularism to explicit paganism. 

]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:06:36 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 3121 About the degree to which the modern world is implicitly pagan. About the degree to which the modern world is implicitly pagan. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Pacifism & the War in Ukraine Pacifism & the War in Ukraine full c314d22a-a358-44d9-8b28-851340874cbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8f99551 Greg and Dan discuss the ethics of war in light of the invasion of Ukraine, looking to understand the complex and subtle discernment involved in decisions about war and peace, and how our thinking can go wrong on both directions.

]]> Greg and Dan discuss the ethics of war in light of the invasion of Ukraine, looking to understand the complex and subtle discernment involved in decisions about war and peace, and how our thinking can go wrong on both directions.

]]> Tue, 03 May 2022 17:05:55 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2919 About the ethics of war in light of the invasion of Ukraine. About the ethics of war in light of the invasion of Ukraine. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Conspiracy Theories Conspiracy Theories full 9e99fc01-d643-47f3-9348-b7cdd954e70f https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b3edc24 Dan and Greg discuss conspiracy theories, their origins, and their connection to gnosticism, identifying the capacity for both belief and disbelief in official narratives to become demonic.

]]> Dan and Greg discuss conspiracy theories, their origins, and their connection to gnosticism, identifying the capacity for both belief and disbelief in official narratives to become demonic.

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:47:38 -0400 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2941 About conspiracy theories, their origins, and their connection to gnosticism. About conspiracy theories, their origins, and their connection to gnosticism. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Liberty and the Canadian Trucker Protests Liberty and the Canadian Trucker Protests full 0a68003f-62b0-4080-8718-90fc617f849b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ab3efcc Dan and Greg kick off with an exploration of the Canadian trucker protests that have made international headlines, leading them to explore the Christian attitude toward classical liberalism, the politics of love, and the demonic corruption of political and social traditions.

]]> Dan and Greg kick off with an exploration of the Canadian trucker protests that have made international headlines, leading them to explore the Christian attitude toward classical liberalism, the politics of love, and the demonic corruption of political and social traditions.

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2760 About the Canadian trucker protests and the Christian attitude toward classical liberalism, the politics of love, and the demonic corruption of political and social traditions. About the Canadian trucker protests and the Christian attitude toward classical liberalism, the politics of love, and the demonic corruption of political and social traditions. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Exorcisms of Space w/ Paul Blair Exorcisms of Space w/ Paul Blair full 23158acf-978f-426b-b886-a2e96807f684 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5647307d Greg and Dan welcome their first guest, hospital chaplain and former Catholic deacon Paul Blair, to discuss his work on exorcisms of space and explore the significance of demons as real conscious beings acting in the world.

]]> Greg and Dan welcome their first guest, hospital chaplain and former Catholic deacon Paul Blair, to discuss his work on exorcisms of space and explore the significance of demons as real conscious beings acting in the world.

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2824 About exorcisms of space and the significance of demons as real conscious beings acting in the world. About exorcisms of space and the significance of demons as real conscious beings acting in the world. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Covid & the Cult of Healthcare Covid & the Cult of Healthcare full 02fd4e07-53e2-4aa9-a81e-3ef73bbf0696 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b35de39 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:26:59 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2968 About the modern approach to healthcare and the covid virus and what "health" really is in a Christian framework. About the modern approach to healthcare and the covid virus and what "health" really is in a Christian framework. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No The Reason for Demons The Reason for Demons full ff7e34d2-9e2f-4188-9166-3e5ef67b34dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/16ae746b In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the telos, or purpose, of the worldly life as guided by demons and the demonic, as compared to the purpose of the Christian life seeking the Kingdom of God.

]]> In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the telos, or purpose, of the worldly life as guided by demons and the demonic, as compared to the purpose of the Christian life seeking the Kingdom of God.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:01:58 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2856 About the role that demons play in the structure of reality. About the role that demons play in the structure of reality. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Sex, Consent, and Marriage Sex, Consent, and Marriage full 3bb12d04-d24c-4e62-b921-dac560bc3c1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d106d30 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:33:47 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2794 Greg and Dan reveal their thoughts on the topic of sex and consent culture, then turn to the question of marriage and the mystery of traditional male-female marriage relationships. Greg and Dan reveal their thoughts on the topic of sex and consent culture, then turn to the question of marriage and the mystery of traditional male-female marriage relationships. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Ethics, Laws, and Morality Ethics, Laws, and Morality full b5c71489-0ea1-4704-ab1a-6dc40d83b7bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c497fc3 In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the purpose of ethical thinking, the place of secular law, and the place of moral thinking and behaviour in Christian life in the world.

]]> In this episode, Greg and Dan discuss the purpose of ethical thinking, the place of secular law, and the place of moral thinking and behaviour in Christian life in the world.

]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:27:50 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2882 About the purpose of ethical thinking, the place of secular law, and the place of moral thinking and behaviour in Christian life in the world. About the purpose of ethical thinking, the place of secular law, and the place of moral thinking and behaviour in Christian life in the world. Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Diversity, Inclusion, and the Doctrines of Canadian Universities Diversity, Inclusion, and the Doctrines of Canadian Universities full 0e7766fd-8ac0-4be0-a45b-efc7025a0fd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f64c27d Join Dan and Greg as they explore the intricacies of doctrines of Diversity and Inclusion at Canadian Universities and how Orthodox Christians can best approach this phenomenon. 

]]> Join Dan and Greg as they explore the intricacies of doctrines of Diversity and Inclusion at Canadian Universities and how Orthodox Christians can best approach this phenomenon. 

]]> Fri, 26 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2549 About ideology and the problematics in the concept of "Mastery." About ideology and the problematics in the concept of "Mastery." Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No Modern Day Demons - Series Pilot Modern Day Demons - Series Pilot full 480ae19c-9ef5-4fe1-9926-e33b799ee605 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b891726d Join Dan and Greg as they explore the delicate topic of the nature of demons - what they are, what they aren't, and how we as humans sometimes unwittingly participate in demonic activity. 

Want more content? Go to patreon.com/menamongdemons

]]> Join Dan and Greg as they explore the delicate topic of the nature of demons - what they are, what they aren't, and how we as humans sometimes unwittingly participate in demonic activity. 

Want more content? Go to patreon.com/menamongdemons

]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:10:04 -0500 Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe Daniel Opperwall & Greg Wiebe 2600 About what demons actually are and, more importantly, what they're not! About what demons actually are and, more importantly, what they're not! Christianity, Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christianity, Politics, Demons, Philosophy, Culture, Angels, Faith, Spirituality, Scholarly No