Podcasts about goddess culture

In this soul-stirring episode, we journey beyond the Easter we know today and into the ancient, feminine roots. Long before chocolate eggs and Sunday services, cultures around the world honored the Earth's reawakening in alignment with Goddess traditions - Eostre, Ishtar, Inanna, and hundreds of others - who embodied life itself, renewal, fertility, the sacred power of the body, and the great turning of the seasons.We'll explore the mythic origins of Easter, before Christianity, the rise and fall of Goddess Cultures, the symbolic significance of Spring, underworld journeys and how they show up in our lives, as well as what it means to reclaim the sacred feminine in a modern world.This episode is both a remembrance and a reclamation, a call to akaen the goddess that lives within all of us and listen for the song of the Earth as she rises again into a new cycle of life and fertility.In this episode you'll hear:00:22 - Introduction 03:15 - Grounding Practice04:32 - A Peek Into Ancient Goddess Cultures 07:07 - Every Woman Carries The Echoes of the Goddess07:39 - Feminine Rites of Passage08:23 - The Destruction of Goddess Traditions11:35 - Christianity's Co-Opting of Ancient Celebrations 12:45 - Why Eggs + Bunnies Represent Easter14:03 - What Easter Was Really About15:25 - The Goddesses of Rebirth: Ishtar, Oestre, Inanna, Persephone, and More17:52 - Death and Rebirth Stories Have Always Been A Part of Human Consciousness18:19 - The Story of Inanna's Descent Into The Underworld27:51 - The Three Stages of a Rite of Passage and How They Show Up In Our Lives As Women and Mothers31:19 - Rites of Passage as a Part of Female Biology and How Our Feminine Cycles Mirror The Cycles of Nature33:27 - The Ancient Symbols of Easter: Eggs, Hares, Water, + Fire40:06 - May We Remember: A Wish For Us All at the Turning of Spring40:50 - Closing Meditation: Awakening The Goddess Within Send me a text! You can share thoughts on the episode, ask a question, or just say Hi!In between episodes you can find me on Instagram and Tik Tok.

In this episode, I dive into the deep waters of goddess symbolism, cultural history, and healing. Drawing from the work of Maria Gimbutas, we'll explore the image of the ancient water goddess—The Mistress of Waters—and how her symbols, from birds to the simple V shape, reveal a worldview rooted in fertility, feminine energy, and creative expression.I also look at how these symbols arose in response to real challenges like drought, and how they remain relevant today in the face of chronic dehydration, climate crisis, and emotional overwhelm. We'll connect these ancient stories to our current relationship with water—as medicine, as spirit, and as a force for environmental awareness and personal healing.Along the way, I'll share how Marshmallow root, a humble but powerful herbal ally, can help restore moisture to both the body and the spirit. Whether you're called to protect water, deepen your health practices, or reconnect with the divine feminine, I hope this conversation brings insight and inspiration.Nourishing Marshmallow Overnight Infusion Recipe- 3/4 cup Dried Nettle Leaf- 3/4 cup Dried Lemon Balm Leaf- 3/4 cup Dried Marshmallow RootAdd herbs to a glass quart jar. Fill the jar with boiling water, cap, and let sit 8-10 hours. Overnight if possible.Strain and drink the next day!Benefits of Marshmallow: Moistening, anti-inflammatory, emollient, anxiolytic, and healing to dry tissues.Miss the first video of this series? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/LB3LImlxFrw?feature=shared————2025 HERBAL FOUNDATIONS APPRENTICESHIP

This episode takes us into the weekly astrological energetics of December 9th - 15th, 2024 with practical and magical tips and tactics to help resource and support you through all the energies. Last week did you: Lean into the weird? Listen to the 2️⃣ NEW episodes on The Magic Spark? Do at least 1 of the UWS practices every day this week (5-min Frequency Reset, anyone?) This week is also wobbly and weird. Yay. I know. We've got a full moon in Gemini and Mercury stations direct. Ground yourself, like your sanity depends on it....'cause it might. This week: Get on the mat Use one of the Energy Healing offerings Watch your Full Moon Tarot Reading Listen to 2️⃣ NEW episodes on The Magic Spark! Monday, December 9th: -

At the height of the Roman Empire, Germanicus Julius Caesar was unanimously regarded as one of the greatest warriors the Empire had ever produced. With this in mind, it is somewhat unfortunate that Caligula, through his reputation as Rome's mad Emperor, eclipsed his father's popularity. Germanicus' three daughters were just as scandalous as their brother. To find out more about Germanicus, you can read about him in these posts: ⁠Germanicus and Agrippina: An Imperial Love Story⁠ ⁠A Story of Castor, the Refreshingly Quiet and Surprisingly Competent Politician of Ancient Rome⁠ (Not exactly about Germanicus, but he does feature heavily in it) Key Quotes: "Germanicus Julius Caesar was unanimously regarded as one of the greatest fighters the Empire had ever produced. He was the Roman version of Alexander the Great, who died at the same age." "Germanicus' three daughters were just as scandalous as their brother. But can we blame them? Despite their parental privileges, Germanicus' children grew up in an atmosphere of distrust and terror." "Caligula violated convention by designating the place of honor completely for Drusilla. It's also likely that the rumors of incest involving Drusilla and Caligula were intended to damage Caligula's leadership after his death." "When Caligula became Emperor, his first step was to restore and, if possible, elevate his family's reputation even further. He bestowed significant honors to his three sisters, as well as notable privileges such as Vestal Virgin rights." "Seeing them, Agrippina cried, 'Strike here, for this bore Nero!' before succumbing to their blows. Agrippina was cremated that night and buried in an exposed and unenclosed grave without honor." Step into the scandalous lives of Germanicus' three daughters and their notorious brother, Emperor Caligula. Unveil the secrets of ambition, betrayal, and survival that shaped the Roman Empire's most infamous family. Join us for a deep dive into the rise and fall of Agrippina, Drusilla, and Livilla in our latest podcast episode. Listen now! For more historical insights, visit ⁠martinifisher.com⁠ and check out Martini's book "⁠Time Maps: Matriarchy and the Goddess Culture⁠".

Human hair has always played an important role in culture and in society. For men and women alike, styling one's hair seems to be an innate human desire to emphasize their beauty and power. Thus, apart from being interesting and rather beautiful, hairstyles in history have acted as markers that revealed a person's social status and membership of a tribe or group, social class, age, marital status, political beliefs, and many more. Key Quotes: "Styling one's hair seems to be an innate human desire to emphasize their beauty and power." "A beautiful body was considered direct evidence of a beautiful mind." "Roman emperors were most often known as the trendsetters of hairstyles." "In ancient China, hair and hairstyling was important to men and women alike." "In the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) different shaped hairdos developed into a symbol of class status." Explore the captivating history of hairstyles and uncover how they have signified power, beauty, and social status across ancient civilizations. Join us on our podcast as we delve into the fascinating stories behind iconic hairdos from Ancient Greece, Rome, China, and beyond. Tune in now! For more historical insights, visit Martini Fisher's website and check out her book “Time Maps: Matriarchy and the Goddess Culture”.

Once upon a time, Zeus spent nine consecutive nights with Mnemosyne, the Titan goddess of memory, giving birth to the nine Muses: Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, Urania, Calliope, and Clio. These Muses inspired countless poets and artists, including Shakespeare and Milton, who invoked their divine influence in their works. The tradition of calling upon the Muses dates back to Homer's Iliad, where he likely invoked Calliope, the Muse of epic poetry. The Muses resided on Mount Olympus, delighting the gods with their songs and dances, often accompanied by Apollo's lyre. Their influence extended beyond art, touching on history, eloquence, and even foreseeing the future. Key quotes: "At the opening of his Henry V, Shakespeare refers to the 'Muse of fire,' and Milton beseeches the 'Heav'nly Muse' to sing at the beginning of his Paradise Lost. By invoking a muse at the opening of their works, Shakespeare and Milton carried on a centuries-old custom." "In the Iliad, Homer describes the Muses singing in response to each other's songs while Apollo plays his lyre, entertaining the gods during their feast." "In his Theogony, Hesiod describes a conversation with the Muses where they bestow upon him their divine voice, enabling him to exalt the gods and their progeny." "In his Metamorphoses, Antoninus Liberalis recounts the daughters of Pierus challenging the Muses in song, only to be transformed into birds as punishment for their audacity." "Valerius Flaccus acknowledges Clio's power in his Argonautica, writing, 'Clio, do you now reveal the reasons behind the heroes' horrific deeds? You, O Muse, have been granted the ability to see into the minds of the gods and understand the processes that lead to reality.'" Dive into the fascinating world of the Muses and discover the divine inspiration behind some of the greatest works of art and literature. Tune in now! For more historical insights, visit Martini Fisher's website and check out her book “Time Maps: Matriarchy and the Goddess Culture”.

In 29 AD, Livia, the Empress of Rome and the widow of Emperor Augustus, died at the age of eighty-six. Although she was the mother of Tiberius, the current emperor of Rome, and an empress through her own marriage to Augustus, her funeral was very low-key by the standards of the Roman imperial family. But Livia's cult had grown throughout the empire even during her lifetime, and upon her death, Livia would have been the first woman in Rome's history to be pronounced a goddess. Key quotes: "When Augustus' sister Octavia died in 11 BC, her funeral oration was delivered by Augustus himself in his capacity as both Octavia's brother and Emperor of Rome." "By contrast, the only person who spoke at Livia's funeral was her great-grandson Caligula before Livia was buried in the Mausoleum of Augustus with minimal ceremony." "The senate also voted for an arch to honor Livia in remembrance of her deeds of charity and goodwill. However, the plan never came to fruition as, although Tiberius did not immediately resist this plan, he instead promised rather heroically to build the arch with his own money instead of using the public funds." "Among his first actions were the divine honors bestowed to Livia on the anniversary of her marriage to Augustus as well as what would have been her one-hundredth birthday." "Livia was still held in high regard during Nero's reign, and she was still highly regarded after the Julio-Claudian dynasty ended in 68 AD." Dive into the world of Rome's first Empress and discover the makings of a legend. Tune in now! For more historical insights, visit Martini Fisher's website and check out her book “Time Maps: Matriarchy and the Goddess Culture”.

Welcome to episode 73 of Goddess Culture, where we talk about how to be a baddie, from our music preferences to how to finesse a night out without spending your coin. During the Unbossed segment, Shaniece gives a shout-out to Swahili Village in Newark, NJ. If you want a vibe and great food, you have to check them out. During Fresh Face, Jordan talks about Dedcool's Xtra Milk and how she layers it with everything! We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next. If you would like to buy us a coffee to keep us going on our next episode, click here or copy this into your browser: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcinfoU

Welcome to episode 72 of Goddess Culture, where we talk about what we thought our lives would look like at 28 & 29 vs what they actually look like. During the Unbossed segment, Shaniece gives a shout-out to All Thingz Money, a podcast hosted by our friends Schalor and Dele about how to live your best financial life. During Fresh Face, Jordan talks about how Head & Shoulders helped clear her acne. We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next. If you would like to buy us a coffee to keep us going on our next episode, click here or copy this into your browser: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcinfoU

Writer, Carolyn Boyd, a favorite contributor to Feminism and Religion Blog, or FAR as it's known to many regular readers is with me today to discuss the Hospitality of Goddess Centered Cultures.  We'll delve into what that looked like and how it might address the trauma and abuse epidemic in our world.  We'll delve into the loss of this value and how its affected women, reclaiming hospitality through goddess myths and stories, how values and practices of the current goddess movement also helps women heal.  We'll also discuss what goddess centered cultures can teach us about preventing abuse and trauma.  Carolyn's website is www.goddessinateapot.com   Resources link for show from Carolyn Boyd:  https://goddessinateapot.com/2023/02/10/creating-a-hospitable-community-interview-on-voices-of-the-sacred-feminine/

Welcome to episode 71 of Goddess Culture! This episode we are reading our journals! Crazy, right? The lessons in this episode remind us that the answers we are looking for are already within us. During the Unbossed segment, Shaniece give a shout out Alicia Harris of The Invisible Thread, a content series that uncovers how the world's most beloved brands become what they are and the strategic minds behind the scenes that got them there. During Fresh Face, Jordan shares her new fave body butter Rouge by Brooklyn Body Butter. We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next. If you would like to buy us a coffee to keep us going on our next episode, click here or copy this into your browser: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcinfoU

It is my great pleasure to have returning to the show, foremother, wayshower and my personal mentor, Riane Eisler, author of famous books such as The Chalice and the Blade, Sacred Pleasure, and Our Real Wealth.  She is the founder of the Center for Partnership Studies, winner of numerous awards and she is here with me today to discuss her newest book, Nurturing Our Humanity:  How Domination & Partnership Shape Our Brain Lives and Future.  Today we'll be delving into all that title implies as well as her legacy of work over the years and her best recommendations for how we as individuals can contribute toward society in a meaningful way to help humanity make that leap toward partnership and away from abuse, exploitation and domination and the trauma that comes with these unhealthy values and actions.

Welcome to episode 70 of Goddess Culture! This episode we are all talking all things business. Listen as we share our wins and losses in business via Goddess Culture + Idea Hub. During the Unbossed segment, Shaniece give a shout out to public libraries and the access they give us. During Fresh Face, Jordan shares Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next. If you would like to buy us a coffee to keep us going on our next episode, click here or copy this into your browser: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcinfoU

Welcome to episode 69 of Goddess Culture. Make sure you grab a glass and get ready for a good time. In this episode, we chat about our time at the Spotify Supper, a dinner curated for podcasters in NYC, understanding the difference between fear and intuition, and how we operate when we focus on either each. Our Unbossed this week is Lindsay Lux Hair (@lindsayluxhairllc), a Black-owned hair vendor and stylist. During Fresh Face, Jordan shares her new fave lipgloss/lipstick hybrid: Hourglass Volumizing Glossy Balm in Trace. We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next. If you would like to buy us a coffee to keep us going on our next episode, copy this into your browser: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcinfoU

Understanding the Sacred Feminine is not simply understanding women, but it is a polarity that seeks to value the giving, nurturing aspects of the universe in a way that makes balance approachable. Today we will talk about how Goddess Culture is utilized to bring creative balance to our magic and practices. Join in on the discussion during this live recording of the podcast with Whitney from The Witch Source and Phillip and Charles from Arts Arcanum. Please leave us a positive review and/or comment if you are loving the podcast & share with your friends. As always, we love hearing from you with question, comments and show requests at thewitchsource@gmail.com. You can also find the video on YouTube under podcasts. We hope you enjoy! Stay Magical! You can find more about Phillip and Charles and the Arts Arcanum at www.theartsarcanum.com and on Facebook @artsarcanumspellcraft and Instagram @artsarcanum. They respond the fastest to their Instagram messages so it's best to contact them there. Connect with Whitney and The Witch Source, check out our shop and NEW Sprays and Products, or book a private reading www.thewitchsource.com. Find us on Social Media: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter & Etsy @TheWitchSource and don't forget to join the Facebook group The Witch Source Society!

Episode 68: Surviving the Workplace by Goddess Culture

Download your free Regenerative Rituals guide here Follow the podcast on Instagram here Support the podcast on Patreon I've been reading and learning so much about ancient goddess culture, and seeing so many insersections between that and this movement we're all being tasked with engaging with right now. Soo, in this mini episode we're exploring these parts of our lost psychic heritage together: the mythical, cultural origins of nature-based, life & goddess worshiping societies, and how we can re-honor those by working with cycles in this modern moment. (!!) Sometimes I feel like such a weirdo approaching this planetary regeneration work, like I'm walking in both the worlds of femininity/goddess culture + earth care … so this historical context is SO affirming to learn about. We only get to dive into a small slice of what exists here, such as ancient Minoan culture in Crete, which was “a society in which the whole of life was pervaded by an ardent faith in goddess nature: the source of all creation and harmony.” (!!) Especially as the recognition of our oneness with nature & honoring of natural cycles is re-emerging as a prerequisite for our ecological survival, reconnecting to both our mythic past and what we can do about it today is sooo empowering. I hope you find this intersection as juicy and fascinating as I do!

Welcome to episode 67 of Goddess Culture. Make sure you grab a glass and get ready for a good time. In this episode, we chat about not giving a f*ck about what people think about your adult decisions. Our Unbossed this week is Victoria of @vicstyles + @blackgirlssmoke + @gooddayflor. She is a lifestyle influencer who is continuing the conversation about cannabis and how Black women show up in the space. During Fresh Face, Jordan shares her experience with The Inkey List's polyglutamic acid serum. We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next.

Welcome to episode 66 of Goddess Culture. Make sure you grab a glass and get ready for a good time. In this episode we talk about all things manipulation: if we have done it, how to recognize it, and what to do if you find yourself in that scenario. Our Unbossed this week is Ashley White of @skinclasshero. She is a traveling esthetician who shares information on products, ingredients, methods and more on her social media accounts. During Fresh Face, Shaniece walks us through drugstore/Target skincare that is holding her down. We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next.

Welcome to episode 65 of Goddess Culture. Make sure you grab a glass and get ready for a good time. On this episode, we talk all things adulting, hard decisions, new business, and self-awareness. We are the most vulnerable we have ever been on the mic. Our Unbossed this week is Brianna Arps, founder of a clean luxury fragrance brand, Moodeaux, that connects emotion, memory, and self-care. Wrapping our episode, the Fresh Face is the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+. Remember, melanin-rich skin needs protection too! We can't wait for you to hear the next episode. Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, and share Goddess Chat topic ideas that you would like to hear us cover next.

Goddess culture is not a religion. It is a way of being. Find out more and join in the journey as I unravel from the current patriarchal society to embody the goddess culture! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiral-of-the-year/message

Spiral of the Year: Episode 3- Why am I terrified of the Goddess? In this episode I explore my own personal journey of fear, terror, and war God culture that has created a slippery foundation. I invite you to join in my own journey as I unravel everything I know to step into Goddess Culture. If you are interested in the Magical Mothering Method, a gentle way to reprogram and remember your innate nature, you can join the monthly Chakra box, or Find the Magical Mothering Method on YouTube playlists. https://magicalmothering.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/spiral-of-the-year/message

"Don't dare think that somehow your conversation with Mary and your interest in her is in competition with your relationship with Christ. ... You are flirting with heresy if you do not have a doctrine of Mary as mother of God." —Matthew MillinerWhat is the role of the Virgin Mary in Christian spiritual formation? Art historian Matthew Milliner (Wheaton College) joins Evan Rosa for a conversation about beauty of Mary in Christian spirituality—particularly for Protestants, for whom the abuses of the past have alienated them from a core component of creedal Christianity, Mary as "Theotokos," the Mother of God. They discuss the history of iconoclasm against Mary, the struggle of contemporary Christianity with art and aesthetics, unpacking the "Woman Clothed with the Sun" from Revelation 12, the feminist objection to Mary, and how the Virgin Mary upends an ancient pagan goddess culture invented to maintain patriarchy. They close with an appreciation of Mother Maria Skobtsova, who's life and witness in the Ravensbruck death camp during the Holocaust exemplifies how the example and presence of Mary Theotokos today might inform the pursuit of a life worth living.Show Notes"La Corona" by John Donne"Don't dare think that somehow your conversation with Mary and your interest in her is in competition with your relationship with Christ." —Matthew Milliner, from the interviewMatthew Milliner's forthcoming book, Mother of the LambHow sacred "art" must support presence"A large family album"Iconoclasm against the Virgin Mary"The institutionalized art world has done such a wonderful job of alienating so many people.""Where has this been all my life?"Madonna Della Misericordia: "The train of her robe is very wide."Contemporary Christianity's struggle with aesthetics"The idea that the Christianity is somehow aesthetically impoverished itself seems to me a fictitious assertion. One that can be fueled with select examples, but I just think there's so much out there that that has been undiscovered. And Mary is often at the heart of it all, like in some senses, whether or not Mary—her presence—[is] in a church in one way or another might be an indicator of whether or not it's going to be beautiful."Revelation 12: "A Woman Clothed with the Sun""She's the new arc of the covenant, in which the presence of God resides."Four-fold reading of scripture: "the literal and the allegorical and the anagogical and the tropical logical are all functioning at the same time."Reading Revelation 12 adventurously: The Woman and the Dragon"Don't dare think that somehow your conversation with Mary and your interest in her is in competition with your relationship with Christ.""It only will enhance your relationship with Christ to develop these other resonances.""Do you realize we're actually in a deep deficit of Catholic Mariology right now?"Vatican II decimated Catholic Mariology"You are flirting with heresy if you do not have a doctrine of Mary as mother of God."What is the role of Mary in Christian spiritual formation?Intersession and prayerJohn Henry Newman on the correlation of Marian piety with cultures that hang on to Christianity.The essential nature of art in Marian Christian piety.Icon: "Virgin of the Sign"—"A womb more spacious than the stars"Sonogram/Ultrasound Mary—conveying all powerful Deity humbled into human formJohn Donne's "La Corona": "Thy Maker's maker, thy Father's mother."Feminist objection to Mariology: "Any time Mary is uplifted, other women are left out.""Alone of all her sex"Rosemary Radford Ruther, Goddesses and the Divine FeminineGoddess cultureThe virgin Mary upends a goddess culture invented to maintain patriarchySarah Jane Boss, Mary: New Century TheologyCharlene Spretnak, Missing Mary: The ReEmergence of the Queen of Heaven in the Modern ChurchMariology and GenderThreatened masculinityPagan phallocentric  religionCourtney Hall Lee, Black Madonna: A Womanist Look at Mary of Nazareth"Christ has a female body too, and a black body too, and a white body, two and not just the Jewish body that he has. An Indian body too, and in Chinese body too, because of his dimension as the ecclesia, which also has a Marian resonance. So welcome to Christianity. You stay long enough, your mind's going to be blown again. ... Nicene orthodoxy is where you get all this stuff."On the Apostle Paul and Marian Piety: "I am grieving until Christ is formed in you. The birth pangs that Paul goes through. And we're all intended to nurse Christ, to give birth to Christ in a metaphorical manner in our lives. And that goes for men as well. So men also can be Marian. In fact, we must be marrying if we're going to be Orthodox Christians."Barth, Von Balthasar, Bulgakov"Theology is better communicated through images because the missteps are harder to make."The equivalent of the hymn is the icon: a tested image that's been around for hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of years, and that has been refined. And that people over time said, 'You know, there's something right about this one in particular.'"Find icons and prints online at Skete.comAnalysis of the classic Nativity icon"The Nativity icon is what God wants to do in your soul.""Icons are the brake tapping on the entire hyper visual world that we're in. We do not need to be dazzled the way Leonardo dazzled the people of his day. We need to be restrained. And that's what these icons are providing."The beam of light that crashes through the immanent frame.Navigating the depths of interior prayer through art history.Rowan Williams's Looking East in Winter: research on Mother Maria Skobtsova, the Russian Orthodox female parallel to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who died in the Ravensbrück concentration camp."Mary functioned for her [Mother Maria] as the epiphany, as the illustration, of selfless love."Rowan Williams (from Looking East in Winter): "The Marian sense of being overwhelmed from outside by the presence of the others. Is one of the things that displaces the ego and self oriented projects, including the self-oriented project of doing good or serving the neighbor.""She kept saying, 'My monastery has no walls. My monastery is wherever the poor are.'""There's the great line that the Christians of the 20th century will be either mystics or they won't be Christians at all."About Matthew MillinerMatthew Milliner is Associate Professor of Art History at Wheaton College. He holds an M.A. & Ph.D. in art history from Princeton University, and an M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary. His scholarly specialization is Byzantine and medieval art, with a focus on how such images inform contemporary visual culture. He teaches across the range of art history with an eye for the prospects and pitfalls of visual theology. He is a five-time appointee to the Curatorial Advisory Board of the United States Senate, and a winner of Redeemer University's Emerging Public Intellectual Award. He has written for publications ranging from The New York Times to First Things. He recently delivered the Wade Center's Hansen lecture series on Native American Art, and was awarded a Commonwealth fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia to complete his forthcoming book, Mother of the Lamb (Fortress Press). Follow @Millinerd on TwitterProduction NotesThis podcast featured art historian Matthew MillinerEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Martin Chan, Nathan Jowers,  and Logan LedmanA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

After a couple thousand years of Christianity, some populations who had been suffering under Yahweh decided to give some other gods and goddesses a try. But did they create systems that were just as equally oppressive to others? You know, on accident? The journalist Ana Valens returns to PI to talk to Jessa about the difficulties in mixing biology and spirituality, religion as protest, and what to do with mystical feelings in a secular culture. http://patreon.com/publicintellectual

On the episode of Goddess Culture we are talking Little Fires Everywhere. YES there are SPOILERS, so pause us, watch the series, then listen! We have chosen two themes to dissect: mother daughter relationships and classism. Our ‘Unbossed’ this week is yoga instructor Sharday Johnson @shardaylight. The ‘Fresh Face’ is the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution from The Ordinary.

On the episode of Goddess Culture we jump right into season 4 of Insecure. From Molly & Issa to Condola & Lawrence; you may want to catch up on our past episodes so we don’t spoil Insecure season 4, episode 1 for you! This week’s ‘Unbossed’ is Dahlia of @ask.dahlia. Our ‘Fresh Face’ is Coco Bena Natural & Handmade soaps.

Episode 60: JOYful by Goddess Culture

Episode 59: Corona Virus *Cardi B voice* by Goddess Culture

Jordan and Shaniece come on the show to speak about their multifaceted brand Goddess Culture and how it serves it’s audience through podcasting, events, and wellness retreats.

It’s our first episode since Spain and we are excited to be back! On this episode, we dive into the world of social media influence, what it means for real, and how we are trying to steer clear of it with Goddess Culture. Our ‘Unbossed’ are all of our sponsors for the Spain getaway: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen/ https://www.instagram.com/pascalesbodycare/ https://www.instagram.com/godishskin/ https://www.instagram.com/joinotes/ Our “Fresh Face” is the Pixi Glow Tonic Toner.

In this episode, we get raw and share some parts of our lives & careers that we normally wouldn’t share until we had it figured out. But this is part of the transparency we bring to Goddess Culture! Our ‘Unbossed’ is Girls Room JC, a collective of women who highlight all of the talent that Jersey City has to offer. This week’s ‘Fresh Face’ is Jordan’s skincare routine.

This episode of Goddess Culture is all about accepting the skin you’re in and being accepting of everyone else's’. From light skin privilege to black girl magic, we cover it all. This week’s ‘Unbossed’ is the melanin princess herself, Kheris Rogers, creator of the ‘Flexin’ In My Complexion’ tee’s. Our ‘Fresh Face’ is the real deal on Lilly Lashes. Thanks for tuning in!

Silverlake Priestess hosted by Women's Empowerment Coach Jaime Black is a journey into one woman's story of discovering her Sacred Purpose and her ability to help other's do the same. Jaime delves into Women's Sacred Mysteries, Womb Wisdom, Sacred Sisterhood, Red Tents, Goddess Culture, Tarot Reading, Intuitive Practice and more. Great for Women discovering their inner Priestess and wanting to connect to the ancient sisterhood. Find more info about Jaime Black at www.jaimeblack.com All music written and performed by Jaime Black and can be found at www.jaimeblackmusic.com  

Episode 24 of the Weird Tales Radio Show has ghostly Highlanders playing their phantom bagpipes + in cryptozoology news Woodwose the British Bigfoot is back + in our Big Interview we talk to mythographer Martini Fisher about the Matriarchy and the Goddess Culture.

This episode our ‘Unbossed’ is Shemria Thomas of Immense PR. For all of you bloggers, editor, and social media influencers looking to make connections with independent artists and photographers, be sure to check her out. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ this week is all about living how to our full potential: understanding why we fall short, how to do it, and if we are tapping into our full potential with Goddess Culture. Topping off the episode for ‘Fresh Face’ we talk about how Jordan turned her face around with Herbalism by Lush and Thayer’s witch hazel. See you next week for the last episode of the year.

The women of Goddess Culture join our guests to discuss double standards between men & women and debate which gender has it worse.

Another week, another episode! This week’s ‘Unbossed’ is Define Me Greek, a popping Greek apparel company that takes para to the next level. They are sweet women who have carved out a new, innovative path of their own. check them out at definemegreek.com. Our ‘Goddess Talk’ is full of insecure spoilers so be prepared! But what happens in that show is real ya’ll. (Sidebar: Hey Issa!) For ‘Fresh Face’ Jordan tackles her newest skin care product from Dolly Moo! Marsha Philemon from MP Affairs and Women of Valor. She has created an event that brings women together to be exposed to greatness and learn how to be their best selves! August 5th she is hosting her 2nd Women of Valor event and Goddess Culture will be there.See ya’ll next week!

Back at it again with another episode! ‘Unbossed’ this week is My Intent, the bracelet company that works to be a ‘catalyst for meaningful conversation, and positive energy.’ Goddess Culture is making some with our sayings so be sure to turn on your post notifications to find out when they go up! For our ‘Goddess Talk’ we discuss maintaining friendships including what we w need in our friendships, what our friendships looks like, how to be a good friend, and more. In ‘Fresh Face’ we talk about our love for essential oil diffusers, our favorite oils, and why we use them. Make sure to listen to the episode to catch this week’s promo code! Be sure to check out the new and improved shop page. See you next week.

Hey beautiful ones! This week on Goddess Culture, we detest Bill O’Riley and his inappropriate comments. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, our ‘Unbossed’ this week is Whitney Kerney, a clothing designer who specializes in handmade clothing with the everyday girl in mind. Contact her at whitneykerney@outlook.com or her instagram, @whitneykerney. Our “Goddess Talk’ focus on how you do not have to tear down the black women in order to justify your love for women of other races. We dive into stereotypes than many people, including black men, tack to black women and how those stereotypes relate to us directly. Our ‘Fresh Face’ this week was whitening stips. Shaniece tell us if they work, if they are worth it, and her experience trying them out. As a reminder, all of the items that we mention on our ‘Fresh Face’ segment can be found under the Fresh Face tab on our website. If you want to have a Goddess Experience workshop at your school, contact us today!

Welcome back to Goddess Culture! Valentine’s Day is here and we are discussing the in’s and outs of this holiday during this week’s ‘Goddess Talk.’ During ‘Unbossed’ we featured Desiree Thomkins, owner of TheRozayQuartz (@TheRozayQuartz) & Trix4Chics, LLC (@Trix4Chix). The Rozay Quartz is a design and education company. She has been a designer since 2009 and has been building badass brands every since! Trix4Chix is a woman’s lifestyle brand. Across the board, the her mission is to Glow up (verb) to expect synchronicity, to know you are on the path that was woven for you. On ‘Fresh Face’ Shaniece focused on the Tony Moly sheet masks and she loves them! Our t-shirts will be on our online store soon. As always, remember to rate comment and subscribe on iTunes!

From thought to fruition: On episode 3, we give some back story on the conception of Goddess Culture. We wanted to walk our listeners through how we came together, what are goals are, and how we are creating this culture of women who show themselves love every day! With our manifesto: 'Empower, Encourage & Embrace your inner Goddess,' we are working to be your go to source for daily inspiration. Thank you for listening Goddesses!

Happy New Year! We are so excited to give you the official first episode of Goddess Culture. Today's 'Unbossed' segment highlights Woolf Designs - specialzing in logos, social media event promotion, and Snapchat geofilters. You can contact her at woolfolk.d@gmail.com or woolfoldk.wixsite.com. Our main topics addresses starting over in the New Year, setting attainable goals, and how to deal with the change that God is forcing you to make. Our Skin Care segment focused on water intake. Check out the apps we use: Plant Nanny & Waterlogged.

Author, speaker, radio host and social justice activist, Rev. Dr. Karen Tate is joining us to share her thoughts on Women’s Spirituality, the Goddess Culture and the critical need for life-affirming beliefs in today’s world. She’ll discuss her latest book, Goddess 2.0: Advancing a New Path and will share her thoughts on how we can add our voices and our hearts to make the world a more just and loving place. If you yearn to explore the deeper aspects of your life and beliefs, you will want to be sure to tune in for this one!

Welcome to The Goddess Diaries Radio. In this episode, I am pleased as punch to bring you Renée Starr, "mythologist, master storyteller, artist and life coach. A seeker of ancient wisdom for the modern woman, she offers her book, 'You Are Woman, You Are Divine'. as a guide for the modern woman's journey back to The Goddess, along with Goddess classes, workshops, circles and a variety of international retreats."  We will talk about the collective return to the Goddess, and I hope you will join us!  Learn more about Renee Starr and her work here:  http://www.backtothegoddess.com/ Find more interviews with REAL goddess women at http://www.thegoddessdiaries.org/podcast  

Starting off the show tonight, I interview Peter Wilkes, son of an Episcopal minister who had a first-hand look at the inner workings of organized religion and came to the conclusion it has done far more harm than good.  We'll discuss his poignantly amusing & thoughtful book, the first in his series of Little Books for Big People, called A Woman Called God - a belief that can change everything! In the second half of the show, Edward Malkowski explains ancient history in the light of today's economic reality in our show, and his book of the same name,  Return of the Golden Age: Ancient History and the Key to Our Collective Future....yet another guy out there, an ally, who recognizes what the "Fall of the "Great Mother Goddess Culture" has cost humanity and how its affecting us today.  We must look back to move forward.  Our discussion will include mythology, Civilization X, Goddess Culture and today's religion, economics and globalization.  

Author, speaker, scholar and radio host, Rev. Dr. Karen Tate is joining us to share her thoughts on Women's Spirituality, the Goddess Culture and the critical need for life-affirming mythology in today's world. She'll discuss her latest book, Goddess Calling,Inspirational Messages and Meditations of Sacred Feminine Liberation Thealogy and will share her thoughts on the documentary, FEMME: Women Healing the World. If you yearn to explore the deeper aspects of your life and beliefs, you'll want to be sure to tune in for this one!