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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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In this episode, I chat with Fr. John Valadez—Orthodox priest and the man behind Death to the World—to talk about what it actually means to die to the world in a culture that's built to keep you comfortable, entertained, and constantly distracted. We... more

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In this episode, Buck sits down with Dr. Mark Faries, professor at Texas A&M and researcher in behavior change, to explore one of the most frustrating realities of modern life:

Why do we know what's healthy… and still fail to do it?

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What happens when faith is reduced to a feeling? In this episode, I sit down with Fr. Justin Havens, a missionary priest serving at St. Joseph the Hesychast Serbian Orthodox Church, to talk about one of the most important spiritual questions of our t... more

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In this episode, I'm joined by Fr. John Whiteford to explore one of the most misunderstood books in all of Scripture: the Book of Revelation.

For many modern Christians, Revelation is treated as a roadmap of future geopolitical events—something to... more

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Recent Guests

Father Justin Havens
Orthodox priest leading the new parish in Bo Verde/San Antonio area
St. Joseph Orthodox Church (parish)
Episode: Ep. 407 - Beyond Feelings: Truth, Asceticism, and the Orthodox Path, with Fr. Justin Havens
Father John Whiteford
Rector of St. Jonah Russian Orthodox Church near Houston
St. Jonah Russian Orthodox Church
Episode: Ep. 406 - Heaven on Earth: The Divine Liturgy and the Book of Revelation, with Fr. John Whiteford
Dr. Hannah Spier
Psychiatrist, founder of Psycho Babble
Psycho Babble (YouTube/Substack)
Episode: Ep. 405 - The Narcissism Behind the Neurodivergence Boom, with Dr. Hannah Spier
Michael Davis
General editor of the Union of Orthodox Journalists; Orthodox Christian commentator
Union of Orthodox Journalists (UOJ.news)
Episode: Ep. 404 - Christian Zionism: Political Ideology Disguised as Biblical Faith, with Michael Davis
James Robinson
James Robinson, also known as J-Ro from Tha Alkaholiks, Orthodox Christian
Tha Alkaholiks (former member)
Episode: Ep. 403 - From Hip Hop to Holy Tradition, with J-Ro from Tha Alkaholiks
Dr. Michael Christian Kuhn
Functional nutritionist and author of 'Orthodoxy and the Medicine of the Future'
Orthodox Health Podcast
Episode: Ep. 401 - Orthodoxy and the Medicine of the Future, with Dr. Michael Christian Kuhn
Chrissy Green
Co-founder of Run Against Traffic and wife of Tommy Green
Run Against Traffic
Episode: Ep. 399 - Child Trafficking & the Orthodox War for the Innocent, with Tommy Green
Josh Lazie
Musician formerly associated with the band Danzig
Episode: Ep. 398 - Danzig, Darkness, and the Search for God, with Josh Lazie
Father Turbo Qualls
Rector of St. Mary's of Egypt Orthodox Church, iconographer, spiritual director
Covenant of the Mother of God Seeker of the Lost
Episode: Ep. 396 - Powers & Principalities: The Unseen War Against the Church, with Fr Turbo

Host

Buck Johnson
Host of Counterflow Podcast; musician, firefighter, and Orthodox Christian

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 385 ratings
  • Keep up the great work, Buck!

    Podchaser
    5
    lucidityengine
    a month 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
    Australia2 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 States4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kurtUSUKGRE
    United Kingdom8 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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Quality interviews with strong guest variety and insightful questions.
Highly engaging interviews that respect guests while challenging ideas.
Thoughtful, well-produced conversations with unique perspectives.
Listeners value civil, in-depth discourse beyond partisan talking points.
Listener feedback highlights the host's clear communication and balanced moderating.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 405 - The Narcissism Behind the Neurodivergence Boom, with Dr. Hannah Spier
Q: What role do neurodivergent movements play in shaping public perception and policy?
The neurodivergent movements function as advocacy groups that push for normalization and recognition, but this can become politicized and a distraction from medical treatment where appropriate. My concern is that the emphasis shifts from clinical care to identity politics, which can influence diagnoses and interventions.
Ep. 405 - The Narcissism Behind the Neurodivergence Boom, with Dr. Hannah Spier
Q: How has autism diagnosis evolved over time, and what concerns do you have about the current criteria?
Autism diagnosis has broadened from a few severe cases in the mid-20th century to a wide spectrum, with criteria expanding enough that many individuals with milder symptoms can now be diagnosed as autistic. This expansion, in my view, risks medicalization of normal variation and diverts attention from those who truly need full-time care.
Ep. 404 - Christian Zionism: Political Ideology Disguised as Biblical Faith, with Michael Davis
Q: How does Orthodox Christianity view Zionism and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity?
Orthodox Christianity is presented as rejecting Zionism as a political movement, affirming that the Old and New Testaments are unified in Christ, and arguing that church continuity fulfills biblical promises rather than a secular geopolitical project; it emphasizes critique of rabbinic Judaism as distinct from the Old Testament faith and warns against confusing religious belief with national political aims.
Ep. 404 - Christian Zionism: Political Ideology Disguised as Biblical Faith, with Michael Davis
Q: What exactly is Christian Zionism, and how does it relate to dispensationalism?
Christian Zionism is described as a political-theological stance within some Protestant circles that connects biblical prophecy to support for the modern state of Israel; it is framed as a dispensationalist project that treats the return of Jews to Israel as a fulfillment leading toward the second coming, rather than a traditional Christian interpretation tied strictly to scripture.
Ep. 401 - Orthodoxy and the Medicine of the Future, with Dr. Michael Christian Kuhn
Q: Are there instances where modern medicine would be appropriate?
Yes, immediate acute care situations like broken legs or heart attacks are where modern medicine excels.

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

Counterflow features in-depth conversations with guests who sit outside mainstream political orthodoxies, exploring religion, spirituality, philosophy, culture, and geo-politics through a lens that challenges conventional narratives. Recent episodes showcase journeys through faith, Orthodoxy, and personal transformation, as well as discussions on economics, technology, and social issues, all framed by a perspective that blends intellectual rigor with open-ended curiosity. The show often pairs intimate personal stories with broader cultural critique, inviting listeners to reconsider established beliefs and to examine how faith, values, and identity shape contemporary life. Notable for its thoughtful, civil interviewing style and a focus on u... more

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2. Father John Whiteford
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5. James Robinson
6. Dr. Michael Christian Kuhn
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8. Josh Lazie

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