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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 1H 1M

From Airwaves to the Altar: A Hollywood Voice Actor’s Conversion to Catholicism

from Sword&Spade · host Jason Craig

In this episode, Jason Craig welcomes John Oliver, a veteran voice actor and Catholic convert. John shares his remarkable story of faith, his candid struggle with addiction and recovery, and his passion for telling forgotten stories of the American Revolution through film.Topics Include:John’s conversion to Catholicism through a profound encounter at MassThe role of faith and community in overcoming addictionLife in Hollywood and the evolution of media and voiceover workThe making of his upcoming film on the Battle of King’s MountainMen who enjoy this podcast also enjoy the quarterly magazine that started it all. JOIN 2500+ MEN READING SERIOUS, YET ACCESSIBLE ESSAYS ON VIRTUE, CULTURE, AND LIVING WELL: https://fraternus.org/sword-and-spade/

In this episode, Jason Craig welcomes John Oliver, a veteran voice actor and Catholic convert. John shares his remarkable story of faith, his candid struggle with addiction and recovery, and his passion for telling forgotten stories of the American Revolution through film.Topics Include:John’s conversion to Catholicism through a profound encounter at MassThe role of faith and community in overcoming addictionLife in Hollywood and the evolution of media and voiceover workThe making of his upcoming film on the Battle of King’s MountainMen who enjoy this podcast also enjoy the quarterly magazine that started it all. JOIN 2500+ MEN READING SERIOUS, YET ACCESSIBLE ESSAYS ON VIRTUE, CULTURE, AND LIVING WELL: https://fraternus.org/sword-and-spade/

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