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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Father Sergei Sveshnikov
Orthodox priest and former federal prison chaplain
Orthodox Church; former prison chaplain
Episode: Ep. 417 - Growing Up Soviet, Finding Christ, and Ministering Behind Bars, with Fr. Sergei Sveshnikov
Andrew Edwards
Author of King of Dogs and Crowbar; Orthodox Christian
Author/Writer
Episode: Ep. 416 - Writing the Collapse: Fiction, Faith, and Spiritual Warfare, with Andrew Edwards
Fr. David Hovik
Pastor of St. Andrew Orthodox Church; former Evangelical Protestant pastor
St. Andrew Orthodox Church (Antiochian Orthodox Church)
Episode: Ep. 415 - Leaving Evangelicalism for the Ancient Church, with Fr. David Hovik
Benjamin Michael
Host of American Orthodoxy, Orthodox Christian apologist and commentator
American Orthodoxy
Episode: Ep. 414 - Orthodox Nationalism and the Israel Question, with Benjamin Michael
Dr. Zachary Porcu
PhD in church history; author of Journey to Reality, The Sacramental Life and A Sacramental Age
Episode: Ep. 413 - Journey to Reality: Sacramental Christianity in a Secular Age, with Dr. Zachary Porcu
Jim Webb
Former Marine infantryman, foreign policy analyst, and host of Jim Webb Podcast
Jim Webb Podcast
Episode: Ep. 412 - If a Nation Loses Truth, What Is Left to Die For? with James Webb
Father Turbo Qualls
Orthodox priest and speaker; spiritual father featured on the show
Orthodox Church
Episode: Ep. 411 - The Self-Help Trap: Therapy, the Passions, and the War for the Soul, with Fr. Turbo Qualls
Darryl Cooper
Orthodox Christian, host of Martyr Made and Provoked, history podcaster
Martyr Made / Provoked
Episode: Ep. 410 - War, Truth, and the Battle You Can't See, with Darryl Cooper
Dr. Mark Faries
Professor of behavioral medicine, Orthodox Christian
University (behavioral medicine); Orthodox Christian thinker
Episode: Ep. 408 - The Gut and the Soul: Health, Habit, and the Passions, with Dr. Mark Faries

Host

Buck Johnson
Host of Counterflow Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Keep up the great work, Buck!

    Podchaser
    5
    lucidityengine
    3 months ago
  • Real quality

    With humility Buck is a natural gifted host who empowers his guests to share insights!! I’m grateful he has been courageous enough to take the time !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thanos^car
    Australia4 months ago
  • Best Podcast Ever

    Buck does everything right. He asks the right questions, lets his guests elaborate, and is not self pretentious—which is huge in podcasting. He is doing God’s work! Thank you, Buck.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mando.alvarez
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kurtUSUKGRE
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Erik K

    He is still in the HATE phase. Like all religions, there is good and bad.

    Study Martin Luther in depth and he becomes much more sinister.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Evan Stevoid
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners wish for broader theological diversity beyond Orthodoxy.
High-quality production and thoughtful questions.
Audience appreciates depth and practical spirituality in discussions.
Occasional criticism about perceived religious focus.
Shows strong preparation and host control over conversations.
Stacks up a library of diverse, counter-narrative perspectives.
Thoughtful, civil interviews with unique guests.
Has meaningful conversations that sometimes polarize.

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Talking Points

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Ep. 416 - Writing the Collapse: Fiction, Faith, and Spiritual Warfare, with Andrew Edwards
Q: Is King of Dogs about orthodoxy, and how should readers approach it?
King of Dogs is a pre-apocalyptic, fiction-driven exploration of decline in America with spiritual warfare and Orthodox themes woven through, designed to be accessible while offering a window into a religious worldview without being a doctrinal tract.
Ep. 416 - Writing the Collapse: Fiction, Faith, and Spiritual Warfare, with Andrew Edwards
Q: Who are you, Andy, and what do you do?
I'm a full-time writer, a father of four, and an Orthodox Christian; my work blends literary fiction with my interest in spirituality and the geopolitical milieu, aiming to make the reader feel connected to a larger reality rather than passing through a simple plot.
Ep. 408 - The Gut and the Soul: Health, Habit, and the Passions, with Dr. Mark Faries
Q: How does fasting function within Orthodox practice to help regain control over passions?
Fasting is described as a disciplined practice that reduces the power of passions beyond mere dietary change, paired with prayer and sacraments, to help reestablish self-control and a redirected relationship with food.
Ep. 408 - The Gut and the Soul: Health, Habit, and the Passions, with Dr. Mark Faries
Q: Why do people often intend to change but fail to follow through in health behaviors?
Dr. Faries explains it's not just knowledge; factors like autonomy, self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and contextual moderators determine whether intention translates into action, and long-term maintenance remains a frontier in research.
Ep. 409 - (FIXED) Dying to the World in an Age of Distraction, with Fr. John Valadez
Q: How can people get involved or contact you about the project?
People can visit meetingofthelord.com, follow the Instagram Meeting of the Lord, join the mailing list for updates, and contribute via the Commonwealth crowdfunding platform or donor tiers described on the site.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Counterflow

What is Counterflow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly interview show that centers on voices outside mainstream political narratives, spanning politics, religion, philosophy, culture, and geopolitics. Conversations frequently critique liberal and conservative orthodoxies, exploring spirituality, ethics, and current events through a libertarian-leaning, Orthodox Christian lens. Notable is Buck Johnson's calm, probing interview style that invites guests from diverse backgrounds, including theologians, military veterans, artists, and commentators, to unpack complex ideas without dogmatic endorsement. The show often threads faith with public policy, media critique, and personal transformation, making it a compelling pick for listeners seeking counter-narratives and thoughtful, design-minde... more

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1. Father Sergei Sveshnikov
2. Andrew Edwards
3. Fr. David Hovik
4. Benjamin Michael
5. Dr. Zachary Porcu
6. Jim Webb
7. Father Turbo Qualls
8. Darryl Cooper

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