Podcasts about celtic spirituality

Hello Friends,I just wanted to send out a little video to let you know more about the Habits for the Spirit course that's starting up this week.So many of us fit into the cliché of getting all ramped up at the beginning of the New Year, only to feel deflated soon afterwards.Believe me, I fall into that category too, which is why I felt drawn to offer this course.Here are 3 things I'll be focusing on throughout the course:1) Small and manageable habits: Identifying very small and manageable habits that will be able to improve our day to day life. Sometimes it's the small and easy changes that can actually make the most difference – but we need to give ourselves the space and time to reflect on how to go about doing that.2) Holistic habits body, mind, and spirit: in the habits workbook I sent out recently you'll see that I find that overlap and intersection really important and we often focus too much on one or the other (body, mind, or spirit) and found ourselves imbalanced, and sometimes that can be more depleting rather than life-giving3) Crossover between sacred and secular – in the resilience trainings I've taken over the past few years, I've realized how important the connections are between what we're learning about the body, the brain, the nervous system, and how it connects with our spiritual lives. In fact, spirituality and spiritual practices are a resource for our wellbeing – they might be different practices for each one of us, but they are a huge source of balance, joy, strength, hope.In the course, I'll be drawing from resources for spirituality such as Celtic and Ignatian spirituality, resilience skills, productivity mindset.In the modules I'll be covering- stillness and silence that helps us listen to ourselves and to God- tending to our living spaces and environments in a way that weaves into our spiritual life- movement that not only builds strength but clears our minds and lifts our spirits- finding ways to introduce more beauty into our days- the power of word to enrich our lives, whether that be through writing or reading- nourishing our bodies with what's beneficial to us, that energizes us and makes us feel most ourselves- connecting with people – communities with like minds, people who are different from us and have a lot to teach us, connecting with others as a part of our spiritual practiceThere's still time for you to join us for this course! This is the last announcement I'll make about it, but what I'll do is anyone who wants to become a paid subscriber before Friday (when the first module will go out) and lets me know they're interested, I'll add you to the list.Have a great day, and may you feel the light of Epiphany shining into this New Year.KiranHabits for the Spirit8-Week Digital CourseAre you wondering how you can flourish in 2025? Are you looking for daily habits and spiritual practices to sustain you? Are you longing for a connection between body, mind, and spirit?Join me for an 8-week online course exploring habits and daily spiritual practices to promote wellbeing in body, mind, and spirit.The course features:* Pre-recorded sessions for each of the 8 weeks, which you can view at a time that's convenient for you* Handouts and printables for you to engage with the course material and get your creative juices flowing* Optional interactive sessions with other members of the courseContent will be both taught and experiential, and will have a retreat-like atmosphere while exploring subjects such as Celtic Spirituality, Ignatian Spirituality, and resilience skills.Stay rooted in what gives you strength and peace; find nourishment in body and soul; be inspired to live courageously and joyfully in 2025.Find out more about Habits for the SpiritThis course will be complimentary for paid subscribers until this coming Monday, Jan 6th ~ Epiphany! If you're a free subscriber, you can upgrade to paid, and if you're already a paid subscriber, all you need to do is respond to this email saying “Interested!”Thanks to those who have already indicated your interest ~ we have a good group so far, and you will be hearing more from me soon.After January 6th [EXTENDED to Friday], you can purchase the course separately on my website. A paid subscription represents a 60% discount on the course, but that offer will only be available until Monday.So if you'd like to explore ways to stay rooted, nourished, and inspired in 2025, you might want to act now!Psalms for the Spirit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit psalmsforthespirit.substack.com/subscribe

Episode Summary:John Philip Newell is best described as “a wandering teacher with the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar.” Formerly the Warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, John Philip joined me from his home in Edinburgh to offer a new, yet ancient way forward in a time when the empire has once again wedded and bedded Christianity.Long before the colonizing forces of imperial Christianity made their way to the British Isles, an indigenous form of spirituality nourished those sacred souls living in the borderlands of Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. The Celts believed divinity pervaded every aspect of life. There was no distinction between secular and sacred, human and divine. The Celtic vision of the world is essentially sacramental, perceiving God's presence in ordinary things like rocks, forests, springs, groves, hills, and meadows. “The Celtic approach to God opens up a world in which nothing is too common to be exalted and nothing is so exalted that it cannot be made common,” writes Esther De Waal. For them, the natural world is the container of the sacred and a gateway to the luminous—the holy intersection between mortals and the supernatural. These tribes bewildered the Roman church because they were relational rather than rational, inspirational rather than institutional, and indigenous instead of imperial.In this modern age, when we find ourselves divorced from the natural world, addicted to technology, controlled by institutional religion, and victims of an empire of our own making, there is a great deal to learn from the ancient Celts. We need nothing less than a reclamation of our humanity, a rekindling of the Beltaine Fire burning in every human heart.Most of us are still reeling from the recent presidential election. The dark forces of authoritarianism, patriarchy, and white supremacy are chronically ingrained in the highest levels of government, blessed and absolved by white Christianity. But here's what I'm slowly starting to believe—every dark ending births a new beginning. Evil never has the last word. We've been given a dark gift, a chance to resist and re-imagine the world as it should be. We are living in liminal time, “when we can't go back but we can't see the way forward,” writes my friend Melanie Mudge.What better time to wake up, “dream new dreams,” and rekindle the sacred flame in every human soul. As John Philip reminds us:“We live in a threshold moment. We are waking up to the earth again. We are awakening to the feminine and the desire to faithfully tend the interrelationship of all things. In this moment, politically, culturally, and religiously, we are witnessing the death throes of a shadow form of masculine power that has arrayed itself over against the earth and over against the sacredness of the feminine. This shadow form of power, however, has no ultimate future, for it is essentially false in its betrayal of the earth and the feminine. So in fear it is lashing out with unprecedented force. But it is not the deep spirit of this moment in time. Something else is trying to be born.”Celtic spirituality is needed now more than ever. Allow John Philip to lead you into deeper streams of indigenous wisdom where action and contemplation, vision and profound mystery light our collective way forward. His latest book, The Great Search, is out now. Bio:John Philip Newell (b 1953) is an internationally renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being.Canadian by birth, and also Scottish, he resides with his wife Ali in the ecovillage of Findhorn in Scotland. In 2016 he began the Earth & Soul initiative and teaches regularly in the United States and Canada as well as leading international pilgrimage weeks on Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland.His PhD is from the University of Edinburgh and he has authored over fifteen books, including his award-winning publication, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, which was the 2022 Gold Winner of the Nautilus Book Award for Spirituality and Religious Thought of the West. His new book, also with HarperOne (and published in the UK by Wild Goose), is The Great Search (August 2024), in which he looks at the great spiritual yearnings of humanity today in the context of the decline of religion as we have known it.Newell speaks of himself as ‘a wandering teacher' following the ancient path of many lone teachers before him in the Celtic world, ‘wandering Scots' (or scotus vagans as they were called) seeking the wellbeing of the world. He has been described as having ‘the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar', combining in his teachings the poetic and the intellectual, the head as well as the heart, and spiritual awareness as well as political and ecological concern. His writings have been translated into seven languages. In 2020 he relinquished his ordination as a minister of the Church of Scotland as no longer reflecting the heart of his belief in the sacredness of Earth and every human being. He continues, however, to see himself as ‘a grateful son of the Christian household' seeking to be in relationship with the wisdom of humanity's other great spiritual traditions.In 2011 John Philip was awarded the first-ever Contemplative Voices Award from the Shalem Institute in Washington DC for his prophetic work in the field of spirituality and compassion. In 2022 he received the Sacred Universe Award from the Well Center for Spirituality in Chicago, IL in recognition of his significant work in furthering humanity's relationship with the sacredness of Earth.Please follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

Toward the end of the year Earthkeepers podcast always releases a special holiday episode that breaks from the usual interview mode. In this episode, we're gifting a passage from our friend Christine Sine's book called Celtic Advent: Following an Unfamiliar Path Through Advent. Earthkeepers recommends this book because in it, Christine brings fresh, life-giving perspective on the conventional Western practices of advent. According to those Western practices, the advent season this year begins on Sunday, December 1—so why offer an advent reflection in November? In her book, Christine explains: “for Celtic and Orthodox Christians, advent begins the evening of November 15th – forty days before Christmas Day. Celtic Christians always prayed and fasted for 40 days in preparation for any major life event, whether it be the planting of a new monastic center, the beginning of a new adventure, as well as for preparation for Christmas and Easter.” Given the Celtic theme of the passage, it is read by Brother Seán Aherne, an Irish monk who is very familiar with the St. Kevin story that is featured in this episode.Christine's website, GodspacelightBook: Celtic Advent: Following an Unfamiliar PathBrother Seán Aherne ( born 1946 ) is a Celtic Christian monk living in a small monastery on outskirts of Dublin. He is Director &  founding member of the John Moriarty institute for Ecology & Spirituality in Dingle, County Kerry. Together with Míchael W.Higgins he edited : Introducing John Moriarty In His Own Words. He is a passionate supporter of John Moriarty's vision for a Christian Monastic Hedge School for Adults called Slí na Fírinne. Over the years he animated & directed many retreats on Celtic Spirituality & the Native Irish Wisdom Tradition.Keywords: Advent, Celtic Advent, creation care, Saint Kevin, spirituality, environmentalism, community, nature, God, reflection, Glendalough, John Scotus Eriugena, John Philip Newell, Christ of the Celts, Carmina Gadelica, Alexander CarmichaelTakeaways ·      Celtic Advent begins 40 days before Christmas for preparation.·      Creation is an expression of God, not a void of nothingness.·      Our view of creation reflects our attitude towards God.·      Saint Kevin exemplifies a deep connection with nature.·      The incarnation of Christ emphasizes God's care for creation.·      Recognizing God's concern for all creation is vital.·      Engaging with nature can enhance our spiritual lives.·      Reflection on creation can deepen our understanding of God.·      Welcoming creation into our lives can be an Advent practice. Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

Episode Summary:In this captivating conversation with mythologist and psychologist Dr. Sharon Blackie, we explore the mythic imagination, the reclaiming of indigenous Western spiritual traditions, and the relevance of our native myths, fairy tales, and folk traditions.Your life is a story, and your story is one small part of a larger cultural story. For good and bad, your individual story is shaped by the larger cultural story of which you are a part. Culture shapes the way we think; it tells us what “makes sense.” In a way, culture is a cult. It holds people together by providing us with a shared set of customs, values, ideas, and beliefs. We live enmeshed in this cultural web: it influences the way we relate to others, the way we look, our tastes, our habits; it enters our dreams and desires. But as culture binds us together it also selectively blinds us. As we grow up, we accept ways of looking at the world, ways of thinking and being that might best be characterized as cultural frames of reference or cultural myths. These myths help us understand our place in the world. But what if these myths are harmful? What if the guiding cultural narratives that shape our lives today in the West are killing us?By questioning the myths that dominate our culture and shape our personal stories, we can begin to resist the limits they impose on our vision of reality. What might it look like to trade in the cultural myths of progress, greed, conquest, and individuality with cultural narratives that encourage reciprocity, relationships, compassion, connectivity, and wonder?Dr. Blackie speaks to those of us who feel lost in a sick, vampiric culture. If you long for a more enchanted life filled with wonder, beauty, and mystery, this episode will encourage you to find meaning through ancient wisdom, Celtic Spirituality, folklore, and indigenous tales of subversive wisdom.Bio:Dr. Sharon Blackie is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore. Her highly acclaimed books, lectures and teaching programs are focused on reimagining women's stories, and on the relevance of myth and fairy tales to the personal, cultural and environmental issues we face today.As well as writing six books of fiction and nonfiction, including the bestselling If Women Rose Rooted, her writing has appeared in anthologies, collections and in several international media outlets – among them the Guardian, the Irish Times, the i and the Scotsman. Her books have been translated into several languages, and she has featured in programs by the BBC, US public radio and independent filmmakers. Her awards include the Society of Authors' Roger Deakin Award, and a Creative Scotland Writer's Award. Her next book, Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond will be published by Virago in October 2024.Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, awarded ‘in recognition of the importance of lifetime achievement and contribution to Jungian ideas in the world'. She has taught and lectured at several academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world. She is online faculty for Pacifica Graduate Institute, California, where she teaches a Graduate Certificate Course on ‘Narrative Psychological Approaches to Finding Ourselves in Fairy Tales' and other programs.Sharon lives in Cumbria, in the north of England, with her husband, dogs, hens and sheep. She is represented by Jane Graham Maw, at Graham Maw Christie Agency.Sharon's TEDx talk on the mythic imagination can be viewed here. Her publication ‘The Art of Enchantment' is in the Top Ten Literature Substacks.Please follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

In this episode James and Forrest have a conversation with John Philip Newell about his new book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Search for Healing and Home. In this book, John Philip argues for a re-imagining of how we relate to creation, to each other, to God and even to ourselves. He advocates for engaging creation as the primary means of knowing God, of seeing the sacred in all life forms, and of loving all creation as we love ourselves. Because the conversation was so full of emerging truths and insights, the conversation is presented in two parts. Here then is part one of a conversation with John Philip Newell. Mentions John Philip Newell's website Earth & Soul Iona Findhorn Ecovillage Victoria Loorz Celtic Spirituality Thomas Berry Nan Shepherd Edwin Muir  Takeaways The urgency of accessing ancient ways of seeing in relation to Earth. Many people are experiencing a moment of religious exile. The book addresses nine great yearnings of the human soul. We need to nurture our yearnings to allow for new beginnings. The prophetic voice must be based on love, not just criticism. We need to see the sacredness of Earth and every human being. The center of the divine is everywhere, not just in religious institutions. We can find sacredness in urban environments and everyday life. Pilgrimage can happen in many forms, not just in nature. The essence of every person is light, even those who seem lost. Keywords: John Philip Newell, The Great Search, Earth consciousness, spirituality, exile, sacredness, human-earth relations, prophetic voice, transformation, eco-spirituality, Nan Shepherd, Edwin Muir, Thomas Berry, Celtic spirituality, edge walker, Iona, Findhorn, Wild ChurchFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

You can find John's new book on Amazon.com in hardback, which is, in my opinion, the only way to read a book that is so full of poetry and wisdom. 

What exactly is a Druid and what do they do? In this episode and in her new book Celtic Druidry: Rituals, Techniques, and Magical Practices, my guest Ellen Evert Hopman unravels some of the mysterious lore surrounding Druidism and shares how our contemporary understanding of this ancient practice is not really complete. Ellen Evert Hopman is the author of a number of books and has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism and magic at conferences, festivals, and events in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and in the United States.In this episode, Ellen discusses:What a Druid is and what it's notHer practice as a Celtic Reconstructionist DruidDruidism throughout historyThe Druid's role in ancient societyThe striking similarities between East Indian and Celtic cultures and religious practicesCeltic ritual and ceremonyThe importance of magicDruids and shamanismWhat it means to truly be a DruidThe Tribe of the Oak Druid training programHow ancient Druids used restorative justice Ellen Evert Hopman's website The Tribe of the Oak Druid training program________Sign up for Wendy's newsletter (scroll to the bottom)Visit Wendy's website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg® / Ellipse® “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Jami chats with Kiki Tyler about her introduction to energy healing and how that led to her immersion in Celtic Reiki, learning all the things she can find in the realm of Irish and Celtic Spirituality. Her expertise in Celtic Reiki is rooted in a deep connection to the land and a profound understanding of the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.  Kiki is a multidimensional Spiritual Guide, Marketing Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, an Akashic Records Healer, and Sound Weaver. She helps others unlock, remember, and reconnect to their gifts and inner magic. Kiki is passionate about helping Healers, Lightworkers, and Spiritual Entrepreneurs be seen and heard so they can attract their soul-aligned clients to create the impact and profits they want and deserve. Kiki brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work.    Learn more about Kiki at her website: www.kikiityler.com   Follow Kiki  Facebook Instagram Spiritually Social Club

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Magick Kitchen, Elyse and Leandra sit down with Morpheus Ravenna, historian and author of "Magic of the Otherworld". We discuss the complications and misconceptions of 'Celtic' spirituality and cultures, and look at the practices we do have record of and what we don't and how one might actually practice Celtic witchcraft, folk magic, or other types of spiritual paths.Morpheus Ravenna is a genderfluid sorcerer, artist, and writer, residing in the East Bay area of California. Sí is a dedicant of the Morrígan, with a practice rooted in animism, folk magic, and Celtic polytheism. An initiate of the Anderson Feri tradition of witchcraft, sí has practiced devotional polytheism and the magical arts for over twenty-five years. Sí is the author of The Book of the Great Queen, and a priest and co-founder of the Coru Cathubodua Priesthood.Morpheus makes hir living as a tattoo artist, and sí creates devotional artworks and sorcerous crafts in a variety of media. Sí also practices medieval armored combat and is very fond of spears. Morpheus can be reached through hir website at https://www.bansheearts.com/.Day Retreats to Ancient Greece with Elyse! More info here.Support Elyse's book tour by joining the Magical Living Community! Access BONUS EPISODES of the Magick Kitchen Podcast + get several monthly rituals, meditations, and exclusive videos for only $10 a month. Start your free trial here: patreon.com/elysewellesJoin the newsletter - FREE GIFT: seekingnumina.comView courses here: patreon.com/elysewelles/shopJoin Leandra in The Rebel Mystic Community for LIVE monthly rituals, group mentoring, and more. Leandra shares her decades of knowledge and experience in this community in a safe and inviting space. Get inspired today! Learn more HERE. For her full event calendar and offerings, click HERE.Connect with Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen Pantry: a free and paid community where you're invited to a library of Table Talk bonus episodes with us! Join through either of our private communities: The Rebel Mystic by Leandra Witchwood and Magickal Living with Elyse Welles. Follow Elyse @seekingnumina on Instagram and Facebook, and sign up for her newsletter, book a tarot reading, shop self-paced courses, read her articles, and view her tours and retreats to Greece at seekingnumina.com. Follow Leandra @leandrawitchwood on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and find her blog and books at leandrawitchwood.com.Leave us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMagickKitchenPodcast

In this episode—our first Naming the Real SHORT—we explore the two primary ways that Celtic spirituality helps us see the world differently than the way promulgated by Western Imperial Christianity. 

In this episode Celtic Way Creative Director Scott Jenkins along with his wife Kris respond to listener questions.If you have a question about Celtic Spirituality please reach out via email at scott@celticway.orgFor more information on Celtic Way got to www.celticway.org

David and Dorian sit down to discuss Saint Brigid and transition to a conversation about Indra's Net, and how the Universe is connected.

In which I discuss nature as a space in which to encounter God in early Irish Christianity. Bibliography Bamford, Christopher. “The Heritage of Celtic Christianity: Ecology and Holiness.” The Celtic Consciousness. Edited by Robert O'Driscoll, New York: George Braziller, 1982. Columba, Saint. “The High First-Sower.” In Celtic Spirituality. Edited by Oliver Davies. Translated by Thomas O'Loughlin. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. Davies, Oliver. Celtic Spirituality. Edited by Oliver Davies. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. Davies, Oliver, trans., “The Evernew Tongue.” In Celtic Spirituality. Edited by Oliver Davies. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. ———, “The Lord of Creation.” In Celtic Spirituality. Edited by Oliver Davies. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. ———, “The Scribe in the Woods.” In Celtic Spirituality. Edited by Oliver Davies. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. Low, Mary. Celtic Christianity and Nature: Early Irish and Hebridean Traditions. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1996. Muirchú. “The Life of Patrick” in Celtic Spirituality. Edited by Oliver Davies. Translated by Thomas O'Loughlin. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. Patrick, Saint. “Patrick's Breastplate.” In Celtic Spirituality. Edited and translated by Oliver Davies. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. ———. “Patrick's Declaration of the Great Works of God.” In Celtic Spirituality. Edited by Oliver Davies. Translated by Thomas O'Loughlin. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 1999. Beneath The Willow Tree is a podcast dedicated to the pursuit of Truth through wisdom and imagination. Join host Sophie Burkhardt as she, fuelled by wonder and a quest for the beautiful, explores philosophy, theology, the arts and all things worthy of thought beneath the willow tree. If you might ever be interested in talking about any such things, or a specific book or movie, etc. please reach out to me at sdburkhardt321@gmail.com

We live in a time of crisis, with faith in traditional institutions and power structures falling precipitously, leaving us a dearth of meaningful narratives to which to cling. Many are deconstructing their faith as they find their own spiritual practice hollow. In this conversation with the celebrated spiritual thinker and writer J.P. Newell, new paths forward emerge. Through an exploration of Celtic thought and how its wisdom off-sets the dominant thinking of Imperial Christianity over the last two millennia, Newell invites us to re-think and re-set our relationship with the earth, with ourselves, and with the Divine. From this re-set invitation emerge new (yet ancient) ways of being human beings together, which can bring healing not only in our lives, but all around us. 

David and Dorian sit down to continue their conversation about death. This is basically a continuation of Episode 13 "A Reconnaissance of Death."

Ireland is rich with ancient wisdom and has a unique connection to spirituality and the land that has been carried forward by some incredible souls.  In this episode, Niall is joined by the beautiful soul Nóirín Ní Riain, an Interfaith Minister, an internationally acclaimed spiritual singer, theologian, writer, musicologist, and Celtic Spirituality expert. Nóirín's relationship with spirituality began as a small troubled child, when she spent a lot of time in Glenstal Abbey near her home in Limerick. This relationship grew all through her music career and expanded outside of christianity when she was ordained an interfaith minister in 2017. Niall and Nóirín discuss Ireland's complex relationship with spirituality and how institutionalisation ripped away our rituals and connection, how listening to our hearts and to the land will always guide us home and share a mutual ‘grá' for the wisdom of Nóirín's good friend John O'Donohue.  This podcast discusses some difficult topics, please take care when listening.  Check out our 31 Days Of Mindfulness over on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/niallbreslin Follow Niall on IG @bressie, TikTok @niallbreslin, FB @whereismymindpodcast and Twitter @nbrez and visit his website: www.niallbreslin.com. Where is My Mind? is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/mymind  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Stay up to date with Lemonada Media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it's important to talk to someone about it now. You can contact one of the resources below for free.  In Ireland/U.K.: https://www.samaritans.org/ In the U.S.: https://988lifeline.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karen Docherty is a psychic medium and mentor, supporting souls on both sides of the veil by bridging communication between the physical and non-physical world. She is very passionate about the healing power of these conversations--for who is left earthside after a loved one passed, as well as for the soul who is now on the spirit side. Karen also teaches others to skillfully and reliably use and trust their own intuitive, maybe even psychic abilities--so they can be fully connected to guidance from within and beyond. https://www.karenpsychic.com

David and Dorian are joined by Danny, Paul West's son, to honor his memory after he suddenly passed in December 2023. The second half of the episode are some stories in Paul's own words and voice.

In this weeks episode, I visit with Jeremy Schewe, author of “Aisling, discovering the keys in the Irish-Celtic mysteries”. We discuss how this book came to be, his powerful experiences In Ireland & how those experiences shaped his life. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eron-mazza/support

David and Dorian discuss the idea of integrating different things around prayer into our current prayer life. We also visit how controversial the Sermon on the Mount is in some modern day churches.To find the Rosary that David talks about head to https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellsRosaryRopes?ref=profile_header

Welcome to a captivating journey into the heart of Celtic spirituality as we delve into the mystical world of Ancient Druids in Avalon. In this enlightening exploration, we uncover the ancient wisdom, rituals, and sacred traditions of these revered Celtic priests, deep-rooted in the mythological landscape of Avalon. Join us on a quest to connect with the ancient spirits of the land, and understand the sacred mysteries that continue to influence modern spirituality. Subscribe now to embark on a transformative voyage through time and space, where history and mysticism converge to reveal the enduring magic of the Celtic Druids.

David and Dorian discuss how fire is a representation of transformation in the 3 Abrahamic religions. The conversation evolves and looks at how the 3 religions also use light to represent the Divine.

David and Dorian use a Thomas Merton quote from the book Zen and the Birds of Appetite to dive into a deeper conversation about the importance of spiritual practices, and why they are important.

A special broadcast of Autumn and Adrienne Maree Brown's interview with Claire Davey, an apothecarist, distiller, and spiritual leader from County Galway: We found Claire Davey on the summer solstice and bring her to you this Samhain week. Claire shares sacred Celtic Cosmology teachings about moving into the sacred delicious darkness of this phase of our (northern hemisphere) year.Dyed Green is a project of Bog & Thunder, whose mission is to highlight the best of Irish food and culture, through food tours, events, and media. Find out more at www.bogandthunder.com.Dyed Green is Powered by Simplecast.

David and Dorian are back! They sit down and discuss the tension that exists between mourning/sadness and beauty/love. Part of their conversation is based on lyrics from the song Lovers in a Dangerous Time.

David and Dorian have a conversation around the miraculous and strange things that happen in the world, and how that can be interpreted in life. We end with St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, and how that points toward the chaos that exists in the world.

David and Dorian is joined by Jacob Neria to discuss the idea of rest. Not only a general sense of rest, but how rest is part of the contemplative life style.

You might describe Nick Mayhew Smith's spirituality first and foremost as immersive.Driven by a desire to touch, see, and experience, Nick has travelled the length and breadth of the UK, seeking out Britain's holiest places. In each place, he did as the monks and hermits did – whether that's sleeping in a remote cave, feeding the animals, wading naked into an icy sea to pray, or rowing out to isolated islands.What is it about nature based practices that draws us? Why were they so central to the Celts?And why has mainstream Christianity conveniently forgotten about them today?Join us for a rich/fascinating conversation where you'll discover: 

David and Dorian revisit the topic of Centering/Listening prayer, similar to the Pathways to Presence series, but they are not referencing the book Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating in this episode. 

Update on our programming schedule for the next several months.

David and Dorian sit town to discuss how busyness cultural and revival have infiltrated the church, as a direct result of Western culture. These two paradigms are not always sustainable, so how do we find our Center, hold it, in able to hear God's Whisper?

David and Dorian talk about the idea of being alone with God in nature, and other contexts, and how that opens up the ability to experience a Liminal Space.

Celtic Spirituality is not a church. It was never formed into a unified institution. So what is it? And how can learning about it help people dispossessed of their early religious formation continue to explore their spirituality? How does this tradition of “Insular Christianity” originating in the British Isles survive without a formal religious structure?… Read More »Celtic Spirituality: Almost Awakened: 164 The post Celtic Spirituality: Almost Awakened: 164 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Join us for an insightful discussion with esteemed anthropologist Dr. Amy Hale, focusing on the historical usage and evolution of the term 'Celtic' and its intertwining with alternative spiritualities since the 17th century. In this video, Dr. Hale dissects the layers of 'Celtic', tracing its journey from a linguistic and ethnic identifier to a symbol often adopted within various spiritual paths. She explores how and why this ancient term has become a pivotal part of many alternative spiritual movements, particularly from the 17th century onwards. Through this academic lens, viewers will understand the historical shifts in the interpretation of 'Celtic' and its impact on contemporary spiritual and cultural landscapes. Dr. Hale's nuanced discussion emphasizes the importance of contextual understanding when engaging with this complex term. Ideal for scholars, students, and those interested in the intersections of history, culture, and spirituality, this video invites viewers to rethink their perceptions of 'Celtic' and its implications within alternative spiritual practices. CONNECT & SUPPORT

David and Dorian sit down to discuss a quote from Ladislaus Boros regarding silence and the importance, and fading use, in today's Christianity.

David and Dorian are joined by Danny West. Danny tells us about his recent trip to Fort Worth, TX to see Greta Van Fleet. We explore how his fandom of the band has come to be and how it has informed his life. The back end of the conversation the three of us explore how live music and live events shape our life.

David & Dorian explore the idea of Shekhina and the etymology in regards to the word 'understanding'. They discuss how this plays into their spiritual evolution.

David and Dorian discuss the idea of modern isolation, and community in 2023. They also explore the idea of contemplative living to navigate the idea of isolation.

David and Dorian discuss the mystery and spiritual ideas surrounds the Trinity & Eucharist.

David and Dorian dive into part 6 of the continued series about Centering Prayer. We have been using the Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating.

David and Dorian discuss a Henri Nouwen quote from his book Discernment. We look at and breakdown what it takes to get to the place of claiming God's Unconditional Love.

David and Dorian discuss the current books David is writing. They explore some of the new challenges, and lessons learned from the previous book. June 2022 they had a conversation about creative blocks, or Walls of Fire, (see episode here https://share.transistor.fm/s/83bd065b) and this conversation is an unofficial continuation of that episode. Please visit https://www.dreamwalkerway.com and purchase a copy of David's book to help support these future books.

David and Dorian are once again joined by Jacob Neria. David and Jacob lay out how drumming became an important part of worship at Desert Rain, and how it has evolved over time.

In this episode, Forrest talks with Kelly Deutsch, founder of Spiritual Wanderlust, an organization that supports people on their path to wholeness and intimacy with the divine. This includes encouraging people to engage spirit in nature—a connection that Earthkeepers care very much about. In our conversation, we discuss how Celtic spiritual practices in particular can inspire us to sense God in all of creation.Guest: Kelly Deutsch Founder of Spiritual Wanderlust Podcast host Growth coach LinkedIn  Mentions Spiritual Wanderlust podcast Contemplative Monk, founded by Bob Holmes Richard Rohr Cynthia Bourgeault Song of the Lark painting Spiritual Offroading class Celtic Spirituality School John Phillip Newell Ilia Delio Esther de Waal ​​Sharon Blackie St. Brigid Alexander Carmichael Keywords: thin spaces, Celtic spiritual practices, deconstruction, reconstruction, convent, religion, Christianity, spirituality, inner work, mystic, creation, nature, hope, media Find us on our website: Circlewood.Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast. Join the Stand.

David and Dorian discuss the sacred word that is used during Centering Prayer. We also explore the use of an image or breathing instead of a word. We also start of the episode by talking about Centering Prayer in general if you have missed previous Pathways to Presence episodes.

David and Dorian dive into the topic of Pentecost, the significance of it, the birth of the Holy Spirit, and how it fits into modern Christianity.

David and Dorian sit down and talk about the Road to Emmaus gospel story and transition to a John Andrew Gallery, Quaker author, quote about the inner and outer light taken from an article "Life of the Spirit" published in the Friends Journal. This is a Pre-Pentacost episode.

David and Dorian are joined by Jacob Neria to talk how craft informs the spiritual life and navigating the world as a "Ruined Monk". Here are the two previous episodes that Jacob has been on:The Still Point - https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ebd733Jacob's Road to Desert Rain - https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ab605a

Rev. Nóirín Ní Riain PhD is an Interfaith Minister, an internationally acclaimed spiritual singer, theologian, writer, musicologist, and Celtic Spirituality expert.  00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:31 As a singer coming out of stage fright 00:06:00 Living for years at Glenstal Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Ireland 00:06:56 Blessing a separation or a divorce 00:12:45 Noirin sings her favorite Psalm.  00:14:00 Gregorian chanting and healing power 00:16:00 Theosony, listening to the divine, the ear of the heart and listening all around. 00:21:00 Stories of her friendship and time with Irish poet and Hegelian philosopher John O'Donohue 00:24:00 Learning patience and trust 00:27:00 On choices and mistakes 00:30:00 Qualities of loving 00:36:00 Rituals and being with people during times of transition   LINKS: Norin https://www.noirin.love Podcast https://oliviaclementine.com/podcasts Support Enjoy these episodes? Please leave a review here. Scroll down to Review & Ratings. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-liberation/id1393858607