From Consumption to Communion: Choosing Spiritual Sickness or Spiritual Health

From Consumption to Communion: Choosing Spiritual Sickness or Spiritual Health

June 17, 2026

About this episode

Michael discusses the impact of consumer culture on spirituality and the path to authentic communion with Christ.

Join Michael as he discusses the consumer culture and how consuming has become a spiritual sickness with many comorbidities. Drawing on Scripture, Orthodox theology, and observations of modern life, he explores how choosing consumerism can give rise to materialism, hedonism, narcissism, individualism, and even nihilism, shaping the way we view ourselves, others, and God, versus seeking Christ who offers the way from endless consumption to authentic communion, spiritual growth, and true human flourishing.

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