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The show where we take a sit around the metaphorical fire to share rituals and magic. The show where we tap into intuition and connection post- Evangelicalism. Let's be curious together as we birth a new and stronger world.

Jena Ocean


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    • 73 EPISODES


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    Episode 71: Ancestral Veneration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 34:49


    ALL ABOUT ancestral veneration- why i connect with my ancestors- my journey through conservative christian views- how to connect with ancestors

    Episode 70: Subversive Fairy Tales: Hiding Spells in Plain Sight with Danielle Dulsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 60:37


    Join me in welcoming WOLF WOMAN WITCH, Danielle Duslky to the show!Danielle Dulsky is the author of The Night House and numerous other titles including Woman Most Wild, The Holy Wild Grimoire, and Bones & Honey. A heathen visionary, painter, poet, storyteller, and word-witch, she teaches internationally and has facilitated circles, embodiment trainings, communal spell work, and seasonal rituals since 2007. She is the founder of The Hag School and believes in the emerging power of wild collectives and sudden circles of curious dreamers, cunning witches, and rebellious artists in healing our ailing world. Visit her online at http://www.danielledulsky.com. Link to her book's product page on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/eSnTUIC. Link to sign up for a welcoming, homecoming WITCH'S RETREAT this summer! https://www.joyplay.org/event-details-registration/lammas-witches-retreatXOXOX THANKS FOR STOPPING BY THE HEARTH! Catch you next time.

    Episode 69: Spring Slow Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 61:13


    Welcome to a Living Room Chat! Today you are invited into a slowwww down, via a conversation about altars, decluttering, and a delicious visualization meditation at the end. Also, I share about one of my favorite Goddesses from my ethnic region, Saule. Let's slowly remerge from our caves and dens as the light reutrns. If you like this episode, consider giving it a share and leaving a comment!

    Episode 68: This Revolution Will Be Regulated: Witches, Community, and The Power of Nervous System Rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 39:26


    What stops us form creating the communities we crave? In this episode, we are unraveling why so many of us long for authentic community- but struggle to build it. We're talking nervous system regulation, the aganol breaths of a dying world order, the idden dynamis that keep us isolated, and why the revolution just might be led by emotionally regulated, interconnected and supported, witches. Stick around for journaling prompts at the end. If you want to hangout IN PERSON- I have just launched my LAMMAS WITCHES RETREAT. August 1-3, 2025 in NEW YORK STATE! First 4 women to sign up get early bird pricing! https://www.joyplay.org/event-details-registration/lammas-witches-retreat

    Episode 67: Ditching Christian Nationalism to Find Jesus with April Ajoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 82:37


    April Ajoy is a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine a light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist's kid entrenched in Christian Nationalism and working in conservative Christian media, she saw the harm caused firsthand. Still a Christian, she uses her platform to expose the dangers of Christian Nationalism while promoting a more inclusive faith. April has been featured on Buzzfeed, CNN, Newsweek and more. She's been married to Beecher for 10 years and they have two daughters together.Enjoy this illuminating and hope-giving conversation with April Ajoy! Recorded in November 2024.Want some extra energetic support during this season of life? Head over to joyplay.org/booking to work with Jena.

    Episode 66: How do I Witch? + Routines vs. Rituals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 48:48


    Welcome to a Living Room CHAT! I am happy you're here. Pull up a chair and grab yourself a hot toddy. Today we are answering two important witchy questions: 1. how does one BECOME A WITCH? 2. What is the difference between a routine and a ritual? Should I pay more attention to one over the other? And bonus: some thoughts on leaning into structure as a person who despises it. (Capricorn season anyone?) I am happy you are here! Please consider leaving 5 stars and a review

    Episode 65: Spotlight on Saturn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 29:16


    Join me in today's living room chat! We are talking all about Saturn Return - what it is, how to prepare for it, and a brush-up on astrology overall. Ms Pettey if you are reading this- please don't take it as an offense that you embodied Saturn in my childhood.

    Episode 64: Keep the Hearth Burning - Living Room Chats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 52:58


    Join me for BTS! - RITUALS - TRANSITIONS - LIVING IN TENSION AS A WITCH - THE FIRE OF THE HEARTH - RHYTHMS OF WINTER All thru April I am offering sliding scale reiki! Head to: Joyplay.org and click Book Online to see pricing.

    Episode 63: The Naked Truth of Deconstruction with David Hayward

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 86:27


    Join me in welcoming David Hayward to the podcast!David Hayward is a pastor turned artist who paints, draws, and reflects on what it takes to be free to be yourself. You have probably seen him on Instagram under his Instagram handle, “The Naked Pastor”. And in case you're wondering, he's not actually naked. The idea behind the name, NakedPastor, is to tell the naked truth—no matter how vulnerable it feels. Once a pastor, he's been creating art and working toward freedom alongside this community for over 10 years. David joined me from his home in New Brunswick, Canada via zoom to record this conversation.Mentioned here:Fat and the Moon, Dante Moon.com use discount code: Lilritual for 15% off your winter self care!

    Episode 62: A Rough and Tumble Start to Sag Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 36:51


    Welcome! To a Living Room Chat. Join me around the fire as I share insight about my life, spirituality, and in today's episode, some of the inner workings of shame and being a spiritual person. Also, it's my birthday. If you like the episode please leave 5 stars and a review. xoxo

    Episode 61: Sacred Masculinity with Sam Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 57:21


    Join me in welcoming Sam Adams to the podcast! Sam is a founder of First Men in the UK and can be found at firstmen.co.ukAnd on his Instagram @samadams_wildman!

    Episode 60: The World of OUIJA! With John Kozick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 70:52


    Episode 60: The World of Ouija! With John KozickJohn Kozik's obsession with collecting and researching Ouija began when he inherited his grandmother's board in the late 1990's. He was surprised to discover that Ouija was simply one specific brand of Talking Board, and that they date much further back than the Ouija of Parker Brothers fame. Through years of dedication John is now one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject. In 2013 he became a founding member of the Talking Board Historical Society, a group that researches and preserves the history of Talking Boards. Fast forward to 2019 - John opened the doors of The Salem Witch Board Museum to the public. It is the only museum dedicated to the history and lore of the Talking Board,boasting the largest collection of boards, obscure memorabilia, and ephemera under one roof. In May of 2024 he realized one roof was not big enough for Ouija's rich history, so he opened a second location,Witch Board Museum Baltimore. Whether you believe it's the tool of the Devil or just an innocent kid's game, a visit to the museums will allow you to learn more about this fascinating and iconic piece of Americana.Find his work at https://www.salemwitchboardmuseum.comPoetry today : Sitting Samhain by K. Holly Clark

    Episode 59: Samhain Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 21:15


    Join me for a casual living room chat! Behind the scenes, rituals I'm enjoying & what to expect on the pod

    Episode 58: Living Room Chat! Keep your heart soft.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 28:25


    Hey welcome to my virtual living room! I'm JENA - your little bird host! Today we are chatting a teensy bit about the upcoming election- and how to stay awake in this world. Join me in a behind the scenes chat about my witchy life and wellbeing. Do you like this show? Send me them stars baby girl ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Also AHH sorry about the audio switching after minute 5 ish idk what happened.

    Episode 57: Living Room Chat- Fall Witchery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 40:27


    Join me for a chill chat about:Rituals for fall time that cost little to no $ including rituals for: releasing, grieving, grounding, and resting. Xoxo

    Episode 56: Christ Consciousness with William Collier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 97:48


    Join me in welcoming guest William Collier to the show! William is the founder of The Cathedral Project, a collective focused on “Expansive Christianity.” As a former worship pastor who deconstructed his faith after an identity crisis, William found his spiritual awakening in Christian Mysticism, which freed him to entertain philosophies from other religions and wisdom traditions. He just moved his family across the country from Georgia to Bend, Oregon, where he, his wife, and their 4 kids are pursuing new dreams and new livelihood. William also does branding and creative consulting for ethical businesses and non-profits through his agency, Pick Branding (pickbranding.com)To find out more about The Cathedral Project, visit cathedralproject.comWilliam joined me from his new home in Oregon via ZOOM.

    Episode 55: Libra Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 39:28


    Welcome to Monday (Wednesday) Chat! Grab a cup of tea and lets hop in.

    The Path of Paganism: Interview with John Beckett

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 83:43


    Join me in welcoming author and Pagan Priest, John Beckett onto the pod! He is answering all of our pagan questions! Yahoo! John is a Druid in the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, a member of Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), a member of the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, and a former Vice President of CUUPS Continental. He's been writing, speaking, teaching, and leading public rituals since 2003. His books The Path of Paganism (2017) and Paganism In Depth (2019) are published by Llewellyn Worldwide. He is the co-editor of The Book of Cernunnos (2023) published by ADF.   John can be found on his website Under the Ancient Oaks (https://undertheancientoaks.com/), on his Patheos blog (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/), and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   John lives in the Dallas – Fort Worth area and earns his keep as an engineer. We sat down together via Zoom to record this conversation. 

    Season Two Premier Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 34:39


    First of all, update: I did NOT cancel my retreat to the UK this winter and registration is open! That said!Did ya miss me? I missed you!Welcome back to season 2 of Little Ritual! Let's get weird with it! On today's MONDAY CHAT, we talk theater and rituals, honesty, manifestation, astrology and lunar cycles, updates and more!Follow along on Instagram @JOYPLAY & get ready for some amazing guests, such as David Hayward AKA the Naked Pastor, John Beckett author of The Path of Paganism, and more. Much love,J Bird

    Episode 53: A Witch and a Chaplain walk into a bar with Rev Sean Collins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 83:43


    Interfaith dialogue! With my old friend Rev Sean Collins! Rev Sean Collins is a hospice chaplain who considers himself to be a maverick when it comes to Spritual care and leadership. Not only done he have a passion for Hospice Care, he loves clinical chaplaincy all around. But most of all he loves people and meeting them on their worst day while learning how their spirituality intersects. Find him on Instagram @blessmessfitness and tag him the next time you do something cool in the gym or church

    Episode 52: ✨ Exciting Updates ✨

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 33:04


    Welcome to a Monday chat! I know it's been a while since we've done one of these & I have a lot of exciting announcements

    Episode 51: Comparative religion with Mr. D

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 92:43


    Join me in welcoming Eric Doucet to the podcast! Comparative religion, is the UU a real life church!? Christ consciousness, writing sketch comedy and MORE! Find Eric on TikTok @mrdstravels!!

    Episode 51: Gnostic. Christian. Priestess. w/ Adeenah Hammer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 92:20


    Welcome Adeenah to the show! Adeenah is the founder of Feminine Healing Ministries, a gnostic ministry for women who want to deepen their relationship with God through their own internal knowing.

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    Episode 49: Queer, Fiery and Sick of Hell! Creation & Divinity with I.V King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 63:02


    Join me in welcoming guest IV King to the show! I.V KING IS A PERFECT BLEND OF A-LIST POP AND MODERN STORYTELLING. SHE WAS CERTAINLY NOT CROWNED WITHOUT STRUGGLE, HER LYRICS PAINT VIVID PICTURES OF BOTH THE BEAUTY AND PAIN OF GROWING UP WITH ONE FOOT IN THE CHURCH AND THE OTHER IN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. Find her music & merch at ivkingmusic.com ✨✨✨

    Episode 48: white wellness culture has it wrong & growth isn't linear.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 24:20


    Welcome to a Monday chat ✨ today we have a casual conversation about wholeness and wellness, and how often we forget about land, community and ceremony in our wellness pursuits, quoting the new book I am reading, The Seven Circles by Chelsey Luger and Thosh Collins. I chat about taking a break from instagram, and the surprising challenges and lessons that have come up along the way.

    Episode 47: GREEK MYTH W CARLY! PT 2/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 90:47


    There are better titles I could have chosen. I am aware of this. However: you might want to hear about how our goddess of love and desire was born of mutilated genital seafoam before you jump to judgment. Did you miss part 1? Go listen to it to gain some clarity on why even bother with Greek myth in the first place! Join me in welcoming Carly belcher to the show, now a guest of the pod

    Episode 46: Plan for June with me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 27:35


    We are deep in Gemini season! Join me for a casual Monday chat. BTS, lunar transits, and upcoming events! Plus a couple sneak peeks

    Episode 45: Thou shalt get to know many other gods besides me: GREEK MYTH WITH CARLY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 75:30


    Join me as I welcome CARLY BELCHER to the show to talk all about Greek mythology. In part 1: what does it mean to get to know Greek gods and why should we care? What role do these myths play in our society? Join for part 2: where we dive into the creation of the world and some specific Greek gods- learn about the happy side of Sisyphus and the heart wrenching reality of the theater and wine god Dionysus. Also, give 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you like this! Xoxo

    Episode 44: Theater & Gemini Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 38:42


    Monday Chats! Join me as we chat about theater, Dionysian plays, the vulnerability of creativity, auditions, renaissance fairs and PowerPoint parties oh my!!! Also included: astrological transits

    Episode 43: Do you wear your chaos with pride? With Renee!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 65:41


    Join me and my good juju PAL Renee Jones for a chat about cycles, rituals and living life freely. Two powerpuff girls on a mission for wholeness ✨

    Episode 42: Forgiveness is a Juicy Apple. W BESS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 93:02


    Join me as I welcome guest and bff Bessie Kurzeja to CHAT DEEP about forgiveness. Some TW here just to prep you: parent loss, suicide, religious trauma, regular trauma Stick around because AT THE END Bess is sharing an exclusive look at a song on her new EP, Word of the Day, which will be released MAY 13th. Leave 5 stars if this podcast impacted you and share with a friend ❤️

    Episode 41: Waning Moon Check In - Tired Girl Rituals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 26:25


    Join me as we check in! New Moon in Taurus approaching. Treat yo' self! Rituals I'm keeping (they're mad simple). I'm headed to Canada w my bestie Carly, who still hasn't RSVP'd for my Witches and Brews event. WHICH is June 6th and it's FREE meaning you're invited and you should just come. Don't overthink it. We want to meet you, you beautiful crazy monkey. RSVP at joyplay.org/events

    Episode 40: The Power of Stories with Jena

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 10:46


    Stories knit us together. Some stories are boring. Some stories are dark, but without stories stuff just HAPPENS with no connection at all. Join me as I share my own story through three snapshots of my life. And, welcome to the forest

    Episode 39: Hello from the Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 20:21


    Grab a cup of coffee and join me for this Monday chat! BTS, what I'm reading & how I am living in the midst of great creativity and great #haters on the internet.

    Episode 38: Remove what constricts you! Human Design with Jenn Greiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 56:22


    Join me as I welcome guest Jenn Greiner to the show! Jenn is a Human Design expert and all around lovely human being. Follow her on Instagram @thevitaljenn

    Episode 37: On That Exquisite Loneliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 38:16


    Let's CHAT: BTS of the podcast, books I'm liking, the Witcher season 3 AND what to do with this vast and potent loneliness.

    Episode 36: Deconstruction: an Open Letter to Past Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 21:40


    Join me for this special episode as I read a letter I wrote to a past version of me. We will talk about the roads that diverge in the yellow wood, and becoming your own authority.

    Episode 35: The Comment Section from Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 19:58


    Hi! Welcome back to a Monday chat with me! Today we chat about the behind the scenes with me, things I'm enjoying, and things I am NOT enjoying- like the meanies in my comments section right now! Let's explore non duality together ❤️ don't forget to leave 5 stars if you like this episode. Xo

    Episode 34: Leading Retreats BTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 41:28


    Behind the scenes offfff leading yoga retreats! Working with tour hero! Money stuff! Yahoo! Join me as I share my WHY for doing this as well as a super honest and transparent chat around success for these retreats.

    Episode 33: Emotional Permanence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 34:34


    Have a cup of tea with me for this Monday chat! We're talking about cycles, creativity, and how important it is to let things die. ❤️ resources mentioned: Seana Zelazzo (author), women who run with the wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, the movie Lady Chatterlys lover. Join me on Instagram! @joyplay

    Episode 32: Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 17:30


    Today's episode dives into why I personally do rituals as a highly sensitive person, HSP! We will read off the 4 characteristics of HSPs and talk about why I had a panic attack watching End Games in theaters when I was 20.

    Episode 31: Traveling Mexico & Endings Galore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 30:22


    Episode 29: Quiet Moments & Talking with Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 23:05


    Grab a cup of tea and join me for a Monday chat ❤️

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 0:51


    come engage in liberating and connecting rituals and storytelling every Monday on LR.

    Episode 28: Home for the Holidays: An Eco Witch's Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 27:56


    Embrace the witchy concepts of self autonomy and liminal spaces this holiday season with these 5 tips for staying mindful, even with that great uncle that always says the wrong thing.

    Episode 27: Your Enneagram & Menstrual Cycle BFF w/ Evie Jenner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 66:25


    Today I am joined by Evie Jenner for a conversation about the enneagram and how it can help inform our menstrual cycle. Find Evie online at thetypeguide on Instagram! SPOTS open for Mexico Retreat, find our more at Joyplay.org/retreats

    #26: Monday Chats: Sagittarifest! Birthdays and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 33:12


    #25: Resist, we must.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 31:16


    Hello from Portugal!!

    #24: I'm just happy you exist. Queer & Spiritual spaces with Kevin Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 56:18


    Kevin Garcia is a spirituality coach, author, speaker, host of the podcast A Tiny Revolution, and dog mom living in ATL. They are the author of Bad Theology Kills, and the forthcoming “what makes you bloom: cultivating a practice for connecting with your divine self,” coming up in January 2024. Go follow them on the Gram @ THEKEVINGARCIA

    #23: Samhain Episode: Loving your Dead & Poetry from Wendell Berry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 16:47


    Samhain Blessings to you pod fam! The poems read today were: The Wheel by Wendell Berry For an Absence by Wendell Berry see you friday xoxo

    #22: Monday Chats: Guided Journaling w JO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 34:15


    Grab your journal and pen as we plan for the week ahead! Upoming trasnits: Full Moon in Taurus & Lunar Eclipse- Friday, 10/28 Scorpio Season: Today! 10/23 Head over to Instagram to see a picture of the diagram described! @joyplay__ For retreats and reiki www.joyplay.org xoxo

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