Spiritual & Shit podcast

Ch. 6 is when Bella founds out that Edward is a vampire or a "cold one.  We also talk about..... Shitty: Jealousy and manipulation Spiritual: light and peace If you like and are able to, support us on  patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Brandi and Angela talk about chapter 5 through the lens of what is shitty and spiritual: stalking asking for help seeing the good in others being protective. If you would like to support us go to patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Edward continues to ignore Bella while all the boys ask her out to the dance.  But somehow he can't keep her eyes of her.  We discuss: gaslighting, negative talk, dreams and connection. Support us: patreon.com/spiritualandshit

These are the themes we connect with Ch. 3 Sexual attention/assault Ice and climate Change Sacrifice and being seen You can support us at patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Edward has been gone for weeks and all of a sudden he shows up. Now, his demeanor has changed and he seems interested in Bella. This week we talk about meaningful connections, gun violence and   prejudice attitudes. To support us go to: patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Bella meets Edward and her whole world is about to change.  We talk about Bella's depression and sacrifice, Edwards's anger issues and the beauty of Forks, WA.  

Season 2 of Spiritual & Shit is all about Twilight.  We're diving in deeper this season to explore what is shitty and spiritual in a story about vampires, love and sacrifice.   To support us: patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Hi friends! We are still on a break from our regular recording schedule, but I'll randomly be updating you and bringing you some encouragement and hope through mediations, poetry, or whatever else I decide. Angela and I have been working on some changes for the podcast and we can't wait to share them with you soon.  Today I share with you a few poems from the poet, Morgan Harper Nichols. I hope they bring you some encouragement despite all the shit going on in the World.   Don't step in the shit! 

Hi there! There's been so much shit going on and we haven't been able to record! A few key points I cover in the short recording: - Black Lives Matter- We stand in support of the fight for justice and holding those in power and racists accountable.  - Update on why we haven't recorded- I've been tested positive for coronavirus. Angela has a lot on her plate with work. But we will be putting out new content by next month!  - A short visualization meditation.  Don't step in the shit! 

We weren't able to record an episode this week, but here are some meditation techniques to help you if you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or need encouragement.  1. One Breathe at a Time: Break- Stop take a break. Place both hands on your heart, and breath deep into your heart.  Recognize- Recognize the sensations throughout your body, acknowledging whatever is coming up for you.  Experience- Experience the emotions that are arising with a sense of acceptance in your heart.  Appreciate- Take a deep breath and recall a situation in which you were truly grateful. Connect to that deep state of appreciation and breathe into the gratitude allowing it to expand in your body. Transform- From that place of gratitude ask your heart,  "what do I need to do in this situation?" Your heart knows. Listen to your intuition.  Heal- Follow your heart- take action in alignment with what you know is true. This will help you move forward and heal.  2. Affirmation Meditation:  Bring both hands over your heart. and connect to the natural flow of your breath.  As you feel the rhythm of your heart beating beneath your hand, begin to connect with what you love and appreciate most about yourself. Say to your self, "I love you, (your name."  From this place of self love, call your whole and brilliant Self forth by affirming who you want to be in this moment: " I am _____________ ( e.g., inspirational, courageous, beautiful, healthy, whole, brave...)  Notice any sensations that are arising in your body as you continue to acknowledge and call forth who you really are.  Continue to repeat one or multiple affirmations to yourself until they are integrated into your being.  Don't step in the shit! 

Who has the right to speak on behalf of another person? And when someone is highlighting an important issue, why are we petty and highly critically?  Shit-talking is not helpful! theliturgists.com/the-podcast religionnews.com/et-fat-people-speak-for-themselves patreon.com/spiritualandshit   Community Chat Thursday May 21, 12:30pm Zoom meeting number: 82594922802 Email us for Password: SpiritandShit@gmail.com

Another senseless shooting of a young black man named Ahmaud Arbery!!  Let's talk about it! cnn.com/ahmaud-arbery-jogging-georgia-shooting christianitytoday.com/kingdom-response-to-racism raceforward.org patreon.com/spiritualandshit Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82594922802? Meeting ID: 825 9492 2802 email us for password: Spiritandshit@gmail.com

There are so many articles with so much bullshit...it's hard to know what is true these days! How do you define truth?   SATIRE: bustatroll.org/jesus-was-a-lot-like-trump britannica.com/postmodernism-philosophy patreon.com/spiritualandshit/

Suffering is something we all experience; we need to prepare ourselves for the journey so that we survive it.  You're  not alone...we all must go through it. foxnews.com/nick-hall-where-is-god-when-we-suffer psychcentral.com/9-best-ways-to-support-someone-with-depression en.wikipedia.org/Hinds_Feet_on_High_Places patreon.com/spiritualandshi

COVID-19 is making us all a bit stir-crazy.  Research shows that nature will help our mental health! kff.org/tracking-early-april-2020/ goodnewsnetwork.org/you-simply-need-a-20-minute-nature-walk cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-how-to-help/ crisistextline.org patreon.com/spiritualandshit

We are playing it by ear each week during the stay home orders. This week Brandi brings you a loving kindness mediation to help cultivate compassion for ourselves and each others. Keep safe and don't step in the shit! 

COVID-19 is forcing us to create new rituals so that we can stay alive.  Let's not only stay safe, we must self-care as well.   cdc.gov forward.com/leviticus-an-unexpected-lesson-in-surviving-quarantine themighty.com/types-of-self-care-for-mental-health patreon.com/spiritualandshit

We didn't get to post our recording this week, but we will have one next week! Enjoy a meditation by Brandi! Don't step in the shit! 

Stop fucking buying all the toilet paper!  We have to be kinder and smarter during the COVID-19 crisis. Hang out with us: Mar 25, 2020 01:00 PM Pacific Time, Meeting ID: 249 226 124, Zoom Meeting: us04web.zoom.us/j/249226124 popsugar.com/christmas-lights-during-coronavirus cruxnow.com/a-united-humanity-will-rise-from-pandemic “What helps us is synergy, mutual collaboration, the sense of responsibility and the spirit of sacrifice that is generated in many places....We do not have to make a distinction between believers and nonbelievers; let’s go to the root: Humanity. Before God, we are all his children.” https://www.crisistextline.org/741741 patreon.com/spiritualandshit

This week we didn't get a chance to record because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Stay safe & be good !   annefrank.org patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Why would anyone spread false fear and guilt about the coronavirus, saying that it will only affect the liberals? People say stupid shit in shitty religion; this is called religious trauma!  rightwingwatch.org/post/jonathan-shuttlesworth babcp.com/Trauma-from-Leaving-Religion religioustraumainstitute.com patreon.com/spiritualandshit  

We must remember what happened to the Japanese Americans during WWII and never allow forced encampments in this US ever again.  Fear drives us to do unthinkable things... let's overcome fear through awareness! huffpost.com/california-apologize-japanese-internment trauma-recovery.ca/fight-flight-freeze-responses mentalhealth.org

 ICE found a way to use confidential therapy sessions to determine which  immigrant minors are a threat to America.  Ugh.... it's shitty that it wasn't disclosed before the therapy session.  Even so, therapy is incredibly important for all of us; we can't let stigma keep us from caring for the psyche.   npr.org/therapy-notes-are-being-used-against-migrant-children theyoungcenter.org opencounseling.com nami.org/NationalAllianceForMentalHealth

The NFL half-time show was filled with latin dance.  Some found it inappropriate and too sexually stimulating.  What's the real issue behind this? patheos.com/christian-plans-to-sue-nfl-because-halftime-show washingtontimes.com/franklin-graham-blasts-pepsi sheknows.com/super-bowl-halftime-why-white-kids-need-to-watch/ patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Kobe Bryant's tragic death is horrible; It's a beautiful thing to remember those who have passed.  Yet, Kobe Bryant is not a perfect human being and faced allegations of rape earlier on in his life.  Is it healthy to idolize people in such an extreme way that we see them as gods or superheroes?  washingtonpost.com/kobe-bryant-rape-allegations medicaldaily.com/psychological-effects-idolatry nypost.com/is-it-safe-to-speak-the-truth-about-kobe-bryant/ patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Paula White (advisor to the White House) prayed a crazy prayer for God to terminate satanic pregnancies...WTF? We need separation of Church & State to find some sanity. nytimes.com/paula-white-miscarriage britannica.com/church-and-state ffrf.org/FreedomFromReligion nadiabolzweber.com patreon.com/spiritualandshit  

Each one of us has a different preference around hair: long, short, shaved, unshaved, etc.  The trends around hair also change; do we feel the pressure around these social norms? cnn.com/beardbugs buddhanet.net/8foldpath youtube.com/vaginamonologues patreon.com/spiritualandshit

How does a rainbow sweater or eating a rainbow cake equate to  expulsion from school? Stereotyping sucks and assuming makes anyone an ass. nbcnews.com/expels-teen-after-rainbow wikipedia.org/Stereotype patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Is the U.S. at the brink of war? And when we feel threat, do we go to violence first?  We have to learn to be smarter and kinder than that! patheos.com/are-american-christians-too-quick-to-embrace-war biography.com/gandhi thekingcenter.org https://www.caeny.org: The Center for Anti-Violence Education patreon.com/spiritualandshit

ChristianityToday grew some balls and declared "Trump should be removed from Office". Basically they called Trump immoral; should we care if our politicians are moral?  christianitytoday.com/trump-should-be-removed-from-office nytimes.com/christianity-today-mark-galli un.org/universal-declaration-human-rights patreon.com/spiritualandshit

20th episode: Greta Thunberg, Time's Person of the Year, is encouraging & challenging us to care for this earth!  In 2020 let us make this earth clean! time.com/person-of-the-year-2019-greta-thunberg/ Edf.org : Let's care for this earth/world planetary.org/pale-blue-dot.html patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Since it's the holidays, we're going to focus on a hopeful story: a 5- year-old adopted while his whole kindergarten class showed up at his hearing :)    https://www.cnn.com/students-attend-classmate-adoption https://www.cdss.ca.gov/adoptions https://www.patreon.com/spiritualandshit

What is evangelical Robert Jeffress doing at the White House Hanukkah party if he's shit talking jews? Ugh...Ignorance is killing this country! https://thehill.com/jeffress https://www.patheos.com Religious education and information https://www.patreon.com/spiritualandshit

President Trump may be struggling with Narcissism : an inflated sense of self-importance.   Self-esteem is a touchy issue; what do we do when we struggle with self-esteem issues? independent.co.uk/trump-narcissist healthyselfesteem.org :to help you with your self-esteem betterhelp.com : to find a therapist patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Hong Kong is experiencing the worse political crises of our generation.... we need to stand for freedom and democracy! #HongKongProtests #StandWithHongKong nytimes.com/hong-kong-protests Amnesty.org/HongKongProtestors thisamericanlife.org/UmbrellasUp https://www.un.org/universal-declaration-human-rights patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Chick-Fil-A, a fast-food place, has had a history of supporting anti-LGBTQIA+ companies and organizations... but now they are going back on their word.  Who knows..it might be a step in the right direction. vox.com/chick-fil-a-anti-lgbtq-donations glaad.org: LGBTQIA+ support glad.org: GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders patreon.com/spiritualandshit

People in power need to be held accountable...they can't just get whatever they want...and they are not entitled to someone's body! charismanews.com/john-crist people.com National Sexual Hotline Number: 1.800.656.HOPE rainn.org patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Joe Biden was denied communion because he believes in a woman's right to choose ...was that right? and is abortion right or wrong?   Joe Biden's Story on Fox.com Thomas Petri's Opinion: USA Today Liberals and conservative Catholics are split on the issue: La Times Abortion Jabberwocky: the Need for better terminology Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Abortion Stats Consider giving to our podcast:patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Pastors are still discriminating against female pastors; women still make $.80 to the the $1.00 that men make for the same fucking jobs.  I know there are both men and women out there that are pissed about this...how do we change this? John MacArthur shit-talking Beth Moore: christianitytoday.com Friendly Atheist report on the misogynist John MacArthur : friendlyatheist.patheos.com Support for job discrimination:www.eeoc.gov spiritualandshitpodcast.com Please support us on: Patreon.com/spiritualandshit

Human trafficking is happening in our backyards.... We have to stay educated and aware! Leticia "Letty" Serrano dies by suicide because she was trafficking Ima Matul Maisaroh was the lady who spoke at the DNC, who was trafficked by a so-called "Christian" Family: Polarisproject.org https://humantraffickinghotline.org 888.3737.888 or text 233733 Please consider supporting us: Patreon.com/spiritualandshit SpiritualAndShitPodcast.com

Elderly fight club....wtf? Consider donating $1 a month to keep this podcast going: patreon.com/spiritualandshit nbcnews.com/ElderlyFightClub CALL 211 in LA County CA for assistance or report abuse Report Domestic abuse: 1.800.787.3224 Thehotline.org National Council of Aging  

Is vaping killing people? or is there something else that the media isn't telling us?   Consider donating $1 a month to keep this podcast going: patreon.com/spiritualandshit For information about vaping: vaping.org apnews.com    

Porn is everywhere....some of it is good (& I don't mean good in quality, hehe) but good for you and other parts, not so good. To support us: Patreon.com/spiritualandshit Notes: Stats on Pornography Ted Talk: "Why I Stopped watching Porn" What is Ethical Porn?  

Depression & anxiety affects more people than you know!  We need to talk about it, so it doesn't kill more people! Jarrid Wilson's Suicide USA Today Mental Health First Aid/ALGEE Text Hotline: Text Hello to 741741 TransLifeLine: 877.565.8860 Www.CrisisTextLine.org Consider supporting us: www.Patreon.com/SpiritualAndShit In return for your donations, you will receive some perks: a community group, awesome merch, choosing the topic of an episode, and a portion of your money will go towards the organizations we mention on the podcast! Thank you for your support!   

Everyone is out there trying to hack into our info and steal our identity.  What do we do when someone is trying to destroy our personal or spiritual identity?

Forced child marriage is actually a thing in the US of A.  Who would have thought?!

What is it with people trying to control what others learn and read?  Let people read what they want....even if you think it's Satanic.  It isn't the first time someone claimed Harry Potter as demonic or Satanic.  

The Amazon is burning and we have a climate crisis in our hands.  How are we to respond to it ? Why should we care?

Purity culture is common among evangelicals.  Purity culture= abstaining from sexual activity till marriage.  But along with the purity culture, comes shame and spiritual abuse.  We're venting about this, because we've seen more evil in this culture than good.  How do we hold on to the part that is healthy for us, and let go of the part that is damaging? 

Have you ever vented about our immigration system? !@#$% I think the whole nation is at this point.  But after the venting is done, most of us are just left with a feeling of hopelessness.  We must rise above this and find hope in these troubled times.  Join us as we wrestle with these ideas, and find some way to dig ourselves out of all this Sh!t.