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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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Father Michael Marcantoni joins me to talk about addiction, recovery, repentance, and the Orthodox spiritual life. Father Michael shares his own journey through alcoholism and sobriety, what "rock bottom" actually means, his experience with AA and th... more

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This week I'm joined by Jeff Messina, a longtime Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Orthodox Christian. We get into what happens when the mat exposes your ego, why knowing how to fight doesn't mean looking for a fight, and what jiu-jitsu can teach us... more

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Recent Guests

Father Michael Marcantoni
Priest, St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church, Nashville
St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church, Nashville
Episode: Ep. 433 - Addiction, Recovery and Repentance, with Father Michael Marcantoni
Jeff Messina
Orthodox Christian, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and gym owner
Revolution Dojo (Houston, TX)
Episode: Ep. 432 - Strength Under Control: Jiu-Jitsu, Meekness, and the Orthodox Life, with Jeff Messina
Kenneth B.
Author on The Becoming Orthodox Substack
The Becoming Orthodox
Episode: Ep. 429 - The Danger of Being Right: Finding Orthodoxy Without Losing Humility, with Kenneth B.
Dr. Clark Carlton
Author, professor, and Orthodox commentator
Orthodox Christianity / Author of Faith Series
Episode: Ep. 428 - From Ancient Faith to Ideology: Protestantism's Drift and the Orthodox Way Back, with Dr. Clark Carlton
Carollynn Xavier
Comedian, Orthodox convert, and entertainer
Independent entertainer; Logos Cinema project
Episode: Ep. 427 - From Stand-Up to Sitting Down: Comedy, Orthodoxy, and Stories, with Carollynn Xavier
Neil DeGraide
Member of The Dirt Poor Robins; Orthodox Christian; involved in the documentary Christianities
The Dirt Poor Robins
Episode: Ep. 425 - Beyond Denominations: Worship, Story, and the Search for the True Church, with Neil DeGraide
Andrew Stokich
Founder of Logos Cinema, Orthodox Christian streaming platform
Logos Cinema
Episode: Ep. 424 - How Logos Cinema Is Building an Orthodox Culture Through Story, with Andrew Stokich
Erika MacDougall
Orthodox Christian, skincare entrepreneur
Shire Skincare
Episode: Ep. 422 - Truth, Beauty, and the Orthodox Way Out of the Occult, with Erika MacDougall
John Heers
Orthodox Christian, founder of the First Things Foundation; host of Heavy Things Lightly
First Things Foundation
Episode: Ep. 421 - Orthodoxy Beyond the Algorithm, with John Heers

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Buck Johnson
Host of the show; musician, firefighter and Orthodox Christian; drives conversation toward independent thought and culture through a faith-informed lens.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 410 ratings
  • The best podcast

    A great podcast with great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Maldonado
    United States12 days ago
  • John Heers

    Beautiful showđź’•

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Badtennis
    United States3 months ago
  • Keep up the great work, Buck!

    Podchaser
    5
    lucidityengine
    7 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
    Australia8 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 States10 months ago

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Consistently thoughtful interviews with a civil, well-prepared host.
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Ep. 434 - A Mother's Prayer: From the Brink of Death to Life in the Church, with Longinus and Sophia
Q: How did the crisis in Texas influence your spiritual journey?
The crisis, including the suicide attempt and hospitalization, acted as a catalyst that pushed them toward seeking a faith community that could offer real meaning, support, and a structure for healing.
Ep. 434 - A Mother's Prayer: From the Brink of Death to Life in the Church, with Longinus and Sophia
Q: What sparked your interest in Orthodoxy after such a long period away from church?
A sequence of moments in which both the faith environment and the presence of iconography, liturgy, and a supportive parish community resonated with them, culminating in a felt sense that Orthodoxy answered questions that other paths could not.
Ep. 433 - Addiction, Recovery and Repentance, with Father Michael Marcantoni
Q: How does Orthodox recovery differ from traditional AA meetings, and how do you handle issues of accountability and confession?
The group follows a 12-step framework but is explicitly Orthodox, starting and ending with Orthodox prayer, and emphasizes accountability, confession, and spiritual discernment rather than a generic recovery approach.
Ep. 433 - Addiction, Recovery and Repentance, with Father Michael Marcantoni
Q: What led you to pursue recovery work within the Orthodox Church, and how did your personal journey shape St. Anastasia Orthodox Recovery Fellowship?
His personal battle with alcohol after combat service and the need for a sacred space within Orthodoxy to address recovery inspired him to establish St. Anastasia Orthodox Recovery Fellowship, integrating Orthodox prayer, the 12 steps, and community support.
Ep. 431 - Baptism Before Death: Love, Loss, and Salvation, with Kara Mosher
Q: How did you end up finding Orthodoxy and what role did your fiancé play in that journey?
Kara describes a slow, intense transition from a New Age occult background to Orthodox Christianity, where her fiancé initially resisted but gradually embraced the faith alongside her, especially as they pursued baptism and sanctification together.

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A weekly conversation that blends faith, culture, philosophy, and geopolitics through a lens that often critiques mainstream narratives. Episodes frequently feature Orthodox Christian perspectives, trauma and healing, spiritual warfare, and culture-building initiatives in independent media and arts. Guests range from clergy and theologians to veterans, writers, and independent media entrepreneurs, exploring how faith intersects with personal transformation, political critique, and community-building in modern society. The show stands out for its emphasis on hospitality, practical spirituality, and culture-making as a response to contemporary secular pressures, often connecting faith to broader cultural and geopolitical issues.

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2. Jeff Messina
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4. Dr. Clark Carlton
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6. Neil DeGraide
7. Andrew Stokich
8. Erika MacDougall

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