Heavy Things Lightly

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richsomers@first-things.org

johnheersftf@substack.com

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Demons, Deception, and Why Your Spiritual Practices Might Be Dangerous

October 02, 2026

Find this episode on YouTube: "Justine Alter" — a pseudonym — returns to chat with John Heers in a raw Heavy Things Lightly conversation you have to hear to believe.Justine worked for years as a professional psychic, deep in channeling, ceremonial magic, and occult community life. Baptized in 2018 and converted in 2019, she is now Orthodox and lives under obedience to her spiritual father. To stay clear of that past, she appears with no face on camera and a disguised voice.This episode was wr...

The Fox News Reporter Who Quit to Live an Orthodox Homesteading Life

September 25, 2026

Find this episode on YouTube: Holly Hickman went from Columbia Journalism and Fox News Radio covering NASA and the 2008 election — to milking cows, making cheese, and converting to Orthodoxy.In this episode of Heavy Things Lightly, Holly tells John how news really works: 7am editorial meetings, White House press releases, assignment editors feeding you quotes, and how language in the AP Stylebook quietly frames everything. She talks Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris, asking astronaut Tom Jones "...

Why They Left NASA to Start St. George's Classical Academy

September 21, 2026

Can you teach kids the truth AND prepare them for a secular world?On this episode of Heavy Things Lightly, host John Heers talks with James and Juliana Joyce, founders of St. George's Classical Academy in Boxford, Massachusetts — an Orthodox Christian classical school started from nothing in 2024.James went from astrophysicist at NASA to teaching kindergarten math at a little plastic table. Juliana went from public-school principal of 10 years to head of school, janitor, finance, and furnitur...

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How do I get in touch with Heavy Things Lightly?

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What is the email for Heavy Things Lightly?

The publicly listed emails for Heavy Things Lightly: richsomers@first-things.org and johnheersftf@substack.com.

How many listeners does Heavy Things Lightly have?

Podseeker estimates Heavy Things Lightly reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Heavy Things Lightly?

Heavy Things Lightly typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise or meaningful lived experience related to Orthodox Christianity, Christian culture, classical education, tradition, community-building, the arts, or critiques of modern society. Founders, clergy, writers, filmmakers, educators, artists, and professionals with a distinctive personal conversion or cultural story are plausible fits. Common among recent guests: Founded or leads a relevant school, community, cultural project, or faith-based initiative; Established professional career in the arts, education, ministry, or cultural commentary; Produced a film or other substantial work addressing Christian or cultural themes. Recent guests include Juliana Joyce, James Joyce, and Carrie Manolakos.

How hard is it to get booked on Heavy Things Lightly?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Heavy Things Lightly cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Classical Education, and Traditionalism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.