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Title: The Assignment: Protect and Provide Text: Acts 20:28-35 FCF: Church leaders often struggle understanding their assignment and fulfilling it. Prop: Because Elders must shepherd the flock well, they must protect and provide for themselves and the church. Scripture Intro: Turn in your bible to Acts chapter 20. In a moment we'll read from the Legacy Standard bible starting in verse 18 and going to verse 25. You can follow along in the pew bible or the version you prefer. Last week, Paul began his final exhortation to the Elders of Ephesus. He used his example to depict for them the kind of men who they must be to lead the church well in his absence. These qualities could be summarized in the primary trait of blamelessness. Paul makes it abundantly clear that if the Elders are not blameless, the Ephesian church will fail. Today Paul will continue his exhortation to them, this time issuing commands on what they must do. Let's take a look. Please stand with me to give honor to and focus on the reading of the Word of God. Invocation: Most loving and Gracious God. We come to You as the bride You came from heaven to seek. We come to You as the earthen jars You have placed Your treasure in. Though we are without worth, You have given us infinite value in what You spent to save and to predestine us for a most holy purpose. We are now citizens of the Kingdom of Light. I pray that You would shine Your light on us today and reveal to us our new purpose, which you purchased for us with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Build our faith, strengthen us in Your Word of Grace today. We pray this in the name of The Word… Amen. Transition: Let us press on this morning to the text. We have much to discuss. I.) An Elder's role is to dutifully and diligently shepherd the flock, so we must protect ourselves and the flock from false teachers. (28-31) a. 28 - Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, i. Up to this point in his exhortation Paul has pointed to his own example which the Ephesian Elders observed while he was among them. ii. Although Paul does not overtly command them to imitate him, it is implied that he wished for his example to be a pattern they must follow. iii. Specifically, a pattern of character. iv. After this, Paul now turns to exhorting the Ephesian Elders directly. v. Paul's opening word in this section is the command to be on guard. vi. The word means to give attention to, to be alert to, to be concerned about, to devote or apply yourself to something. vii. What does Paul command these Elders to guard? viii. He actually points their guard toward two targets. ix. First, they are to guard themselves. Second, they are to guard all the flock. x. Of course, by “all the flock” Paul means all the church in Ephesus. Let no one slip through the cracks. Be on guard for everyone, yourselves included. b. among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, i. They are part of that flock in Ephesus. ii. They are sheep too. iii. So how did they get in the position they are in? Did Paul put them there? iv. Paul may have appointed them, and the congregation may have received them as Elders… v. But the primary agent in their becoming Elders is by the work of God the Spirit. vi. The Holy Spirit made or appointed them to this duty. vii. The character qualities and spiritual giftedness of each Elder serves as an assurance to the congregation that God's Spirit has appointed these men to their office. Their humility, their care, their teaching, their servant's heart has all authenticated the Spirit's appointment. viii. But what role has the Spirit appointed them to? What duty must they fulfill? ix. Paul uses a word that in other letters he uses interchangeably with Elder. x. He uses the word overseer. xi. The term Elder emphasizes the maturity of the man in the office and the term overseer emphasizes the responsibilities of the office the man holds. xii. To oversee means to watch over, direct, and be held accountable for those in your charge. xiii. So, we know who they are to guard and we know the relationship between themselves and those they guard, but what is the purpose of or the intended result of their guarding work? c. to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. i. Again, Paul uses another word that is used interchangeably with Elder and Overseer. ii. It is the word Shepherd or Pastor. iii. Here it is used as a verbal infinitive adverb modifying the command to be on guard. It answers the question why the Elders must guard themselves and the church. iv. The goal of an Elder's oversight is to care for those in their charge. v. Not just spiritually but for their entire being, body and soul, including protection, provision, guidance and accountability. vi. As a shepherd would care for his sheep, so Elders/Overseers/Pastors are to shepherd the lambs which they lead. vii. Why? Why must they be cared for? viii. The first reason they must be cared for, is because they are precious to the Lord. ix. Notice the reason why. Christ purchased the church with His blood. x. Some false teachers today claim that we can determine our inherent worth by how much God was willing to spend to purchase us. Using this text as proof of that claim. xi. However, the bible also describes us as children of wrath, broken vessels, and leaky cisterns. In a sense, the bible communicates to us that we only have value when we can be used for what we were created to be used for. xii. God made us to be His image bearers. To reflect, represent, and worship Him forever. Sin has utterly destroyed all men's ability to do any of that. Meaning we are about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. xiii. Christ purchasing us with His blood should not communicate to us that we are inherently valuable. For to conclude this would be to contradict other parts of scripture. xiv. Instead, Christ purchasing us with His blood gives to us our infinite value because of what He spent on us to remake us into a new creation. xv. And to those who oversee and shepherd the redeemed of God – they had better take exceptional care of what Christ has purchased with His precious blood. xvi. Another reason that these Elders should guard this flock with the intent to shepherd them, is because there is a looming threat on the horizon. d. 29 - I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 - and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. i. What a terrible revelation given to these Elders – but one they should not have been shocked to hear. ii. They must be diligent and on guard to shepherd Christ's church because as soon as Paul departs, false teachers will come and try to destroy what God has done. iii. How did Paul know this? Is he making a prophesy? iv. Friends, Paul has been dealing with this since day one. v. In the late 40s after completing his first missionary journey to southern Galatia, only a few months after he returned to Antioch of Syria, Paul had to send a letter to the churches there strongly correcting them for abandoning the gospel. vi. False teachers had come in among them and led them astray. The turn around on this was so quick that Paul wondered if they had been bewitched. “Has someone cast a spell on you?” he asked. vii. The same kinds of things have happened to him in several cities since. At some point a pattern emerges and prophesy becomes merely predictability. viii. And unfortunately the scriptures reveal to us that Paul was exactly correct. 1. In the 60s AD, from I and II Timothy, we find that Paul sends Timothy to Ephesus to right the ship and reestablish order there. Meaning that only a few years after Paul spoke these words to them, the church was under attack by false teaching. 2. And by the time John writes to the church in Ephesus in the 90s, only a little over 20 years after Paul was executed, they had left their first love. ix. Paul's warning is that these people will come in like ravenous wolves. They will rip and tear apart the unity and maturity of the church and will shipwreck the faith of the people. x. But perhaps one of the most blood curdling things Paul says here, is not only that false teachers will come from without, but even some of the ones standing before him, will rise up and speak wicked and crooked things and draw away people from the truth. xi. In I and II Timothy Paul calls out three men who had led to the shipwreck of the faith of many and were gangrenous to the church. He calls them out as Hymenaeus, Alexander, and Philetus. xii. What a sobering thought it is that very likely these three men are standing there listening to Paul say these very words. xiii. What are we to do if the threats are from without AND from within? e. 31 - Therefore, be watchful, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears. i. Paul issues another command. ii. He says that because of this, because the church has been given infinite worth being purchased by Christ, because there are threats from without and within to destroy it – iii. They must remain alert. They must not only dutifully guard themselves and the church in order to shepherd these people but they must be vigilant in this task. They must be diligent. iv. Then Paul calls to their attention, again, his example. He labored night and day to continually admonish each of them with tears. v. Of course, Paul doesn't mean that he never slept. But Paul's point is that he worked hard. He labored long. He wasn't passive or lazy. He labored… to do what? Admonish everyone with tears. vi. He labored to counsel, exhort, rebuke, and instruct with great passion, pleading with all the church to follow Christ. f. Summary of the Point: Paul gives two commands in this passage, but those two commands are really describing what an Elder is to do. They must be on guard and be watchful. They must be dutiful and diligent. But neither of these commands mean much divorced from the primary aim of their duty and diligence. What is the goal of their guard and their watchfulness toward the church? It is to shepherd the flock of God. This is THE assignment of every Elder. But this assignment takes on two distinct flavors in Paul's exhortation. The first, which becomes our first application point, is to dutifully and diligently shepherd the flock by protecting ourselves (The Elders) and the flock (The rest of the church) from false teaching and false teachers. Paul makes it abundantly clear and with the luxury of hindsight we see the nauseating truth of it, that false teachers are everywhere. From without… and sadly… also from within. It is the assignment of every Elder – if they are to shepherd the flock of God well – to protect themselves and the flock of God from false teaching. Transition: But as I said, there are two particular flavors of this concept of diligently shepherding God's flock. Not only must the Elders protect themselves and the church from false teaching, they must also be providers. II.) An Elder's role is to dutifully and diligently shepherd the flock, so we must provide for ourselves and those who are weak. (32-35) a. 32 - And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, i. Paul now prepares them for the second aim of their assignment to shepherd the flock. ii. Again, he teaches them from two examples. The first is God Himself. iii. He begins by entrusting them or puts them into the care and protection of God. iv. God is ultimately going to keep His people safe. Paul knows this. This doesn't cancel his command to them to protect the flock. Instead, they should perceive God's sovereign hand using them to accomplish this purpose. v. What has God done to protect His people, including His undershepherds, from believing error? vi. He has given us The Word. And even though you do not see it, in my notes this is capitalized. vii. The word of God's grace is another way to say the gospel. But oftentimes New Testament writers when they say the gospel they mean far more than simply the fact that Christ was crucified for sinners. viii. In fact, all of Christ's words to us, all of the revelation of God through Christ to His people would constitute the good news. The Word of Grace. ix. The Word of God's grace is how God continues to give His riches to us because it is given through Christ's work both passively and actively. And Christ is The Word. x. Christ did not only come and die to purchase our pardon but also lived, obeyed God, and taught His disciples and His church. xi. The Word continues to be God's riches dispensed to His church via The Spirit inspired teachings of the apostles recorded in our New Testament. xii. God has given a marvelous gift to us in His Word in that we find all we need for life and godliness. We find all we need to be prepared to do everything that God has commanded us to do. xiii. Paul entrusts the futures of these Elders to God because he knows that God gives grace freely to His people when they need help, and He does this through His Word. xiv. Help to do what though? b. which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who have been sanctified. i. We know that for those who have received Christ by true faith, we cannot lose our salvation. Therefore, we will not fail to endure. ii. But we are also told in the scriptures that it is only those who grow and endure in their faith who will inherit the kingdom of God. iii. How do we harmonize these thoughts? iv. Quite simply, those who have true faith will grow and endure. v. Those who have true faith will take the warnings about enduring faith seriously and pursue any means to mature and perfect their faith so it endures. vi. And Paul here says that The Word of God's grace is the means by which we are built up and given an inheritance among those who have been sanctified. vii. We are continually sustained by feasting on The Word of God's grace. To not read, study, mediated, memorize, learn, and live out the commands of Jesus Christ, is to starve yourself and risk proving that your faith… is actually dead faith. viii. Again, The Word of God's grace is a gift freely given. And God has given us this Word of His grace to help us grow and endure and assure us of a clear conscience before Him. ix. This is God's example. God freely gives to help those who are weak. Like us. x. Let's move on to Paul's example. c. 33 - I have coveted no one's silver or gold or clothes. 34 - You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my own needs and to those who were with me. i. Paul's example is also of one who is not greedy for gain but is instead a servant to all providing for himself and those who ministered with him. ii. Now this is not to say that pastors and missionaries should not accept support from other believers. We know that Paul himself did accept monetary support from the church in Philippi while he was in Thessalonica. He mentions this in the book of Philippians. iii. So, Paul isn't giving these Elders the absolute statement of never being supported by the church. iv. Instead, he is targeting one key area which often destroys leaders. v. Covetousness. Greed. And seeing the flock of God as servants to them. vi. Paul's example is that he did not see each church member as a bank account or a means to make him rich. vii. Instead, he worked with his own hands to support himself and his companions in their missionary endeavors. viii. He continues… d. 35 - In everything I showed you that by laboring in this manner you must help the weak i. He did this so that he could be an example to them of what it means to labor hard and long and help those who are weak. ii. Paul isn't saying they can never be supported by the church… but he is saying that if they are to shepherd well, they must not only provide for themselves but also for those who are unable to provide for themselves. iii. The poor and the weak and the destitute among them. iv. This ought to be the goal of Elders. To not only provide for themselves but to be in a position financially to provide for others. v. Why? e. and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” i. Although we do not have this specific teaching of Jesus recorded for us in the scriptures, there is no doubt that Jesus said this at some point to Paul directly or to his disciples. ii. It is certainly something we can piece together from the rest of the teachings of Jesus. iii. It is certainly more blessed to give than to receive. iv. God should know – He is constantly depicted as a giver in the scriptures. v. In fact, the doctrine of God's independence or Aseity teaches us that God has no need of anything from His creation. There is nothing that we can give to Him that He needed. vi. Therefore, God is the ultimate giver because there is literally nothing we could ever do to “pay Him back” for all that He gives to us. vii. Paul should know that it is more blessed to give than to receive for he has given of himself for the sake of these Ephesians and did so for 3 years admonishing them night and day. He earned his own living and paid for his mission with very little help from others. He did not charge a fee to hear him but only took enough to provide for himself and to help those in need. viii. Paul's point is this. These Elders had freely received from him the gospel of God… so they must freely give of themselves and exercise servant leadership, providing even the financial needs of those who are desperate, and refuse the temptation to Lord over the congregation expecting to be served. f. Summary of the Point: Again, Paul's primary point is that the Assignment of an Elder is to dutifully and diligently shepherd the flock of God. The first aspect of shepherding well involves protecting the flock from false teaching. But because God has given all we have and we are simply blessed receivers of His grace, and because Paul's pattern was to provide for himself and those who were destitute, we conclude that another necessary component to shepherding the flock of God well is to be a giver and not a taker. Elders must diligently and dutifully provide for themselves and those who are destitute. In this sense they, who have richly received from God, must richly give to those who are weak. Elders must be servant leaders, positioning themselves in a way that they are neither needing financial aid, nor are they withholding help from those who are in need. Conclusion: So, what have we learned today CBC, and how then shall we live? Doctrinal Takeaway: As Paul addresses the Ephesian Elders, he has already shown them through his example the character qualities required to be an Elder. Today, he gives them their assignment as he goes off to Jerusalem never to see them again. Their assignment is to dutifully and diligently shepherd the flock of God. This command divides into two basic roles they must fill in order to shepherd well. The first arises from the impending threat of false teachers peddling other gospels which will shipwreck the faith of the flock and act like gangrene to the body of Christ. So, to shepherd dutifully and diligently means that we must protect ourselves and the flock from doctrinal error and those who teach them. The second role in shepherding well arises due to the threat of covetousness and greed which is so common among leaders. Failing such a role leads to the pervasive want of those who are destitute in the church. So, to shepherd dutifully and diligently means that we must provide for ourselves to the point that we have enough to give to those who are weak among us. But let us look deeply into these applications. There is quite a lot here and although the actions commanded are aimed at Elders, the key concepts necessitating those actions are profitable for all God's people to affirm. 1.) Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that false teachers will continue to arise from without and within our church. a. Oh it could never happen here. We are just a small country church in a township without a major city in not quite the thumb area of a state that isn't even the most well-known peninsula in the USA. b. It could never happen to us. Right? Wrong. c. There are many churches in our area that get the gospel right. There are even a few who share our perspectives on the specifics of the gospel and several other secondary matters. d. But make no mistake, there are many churches in our area peddling a false gospel leading people to trust in themselves, their inherent goodness, and their own faith so that they can be healthy, wealthy, and earn their spot in heaven. e. Indeed, in our nation heresies abound. And not new heresies. There is nothing new under the sun. Arianism, Modalism, Partialism, Pelagianism, Sabellianism, Universalism, Gnosticism, Montanism, Marcionism, and many more all still exist in some form or another. f. And they don't just exist in the cultic offshoots of Christendom. My friends some of these heresies exist in churches that are minutes from us. They are preached from their pulpits. They are swooned over in small groups. g. And some teachings which have been part of the church orthodoxy for thousands of years are being chucked out the window by people who think they know the bible well enough to unceremoniously cancel what Theologians from hundreds of years ago bled and died to prove to be true. h. My friends, we must hold fast to the teachings which we have received from faithful witnesses which have been passed down through the ages for thousands of years. i. This is why it is absolutely imperative that we study the scriptures and have the scriptures be our final authority but that we also do not study the scriptures and have our interpretation of them be our only authority. j. The church is not comprised of several individuals! We are one body untied by one faith and one Lord in one baptism from the garden to now. Thus, the essential doctrines of our faith must be known by us and known well, including not only where we find it in the scriptures but also why the church arrived at these beliefs through the study of those scriptures. k. No one here is exempt. Everyone here is a theologian already. But no one is an island either. l. Once again, I advise that you read the books Know the Creeds and Councils and Know the Heretics. m. The ancient Creeds and Councils define for us what orthodox Christianity looks like and how the church has always interpreted key doctrines from the scriptures. Knowing the Heretics helps us to understand how the church engaged with those who did not agree on these ancient teachings of essential doctrines. n. Knowing both the creeds and councils and the heretics will provide for you some guardrails for what has always been taught in the church of Christ. And with these books and diligent study of the scriptures you will not fail to remain steadfast in the essential and ancient doctrines of the church. o. Incidentally I just ordered 10 more of each of these books and they should be here this week. I highly… HIGHLY recommend you read them – if you haven't already. And maybe read them again if its been a while. p. Why is this so important? Without drawing paranoia or undue suspicion on one another – we must keep in mind that the threat of false teachers is always present. Not just from without but also from within these very walls. q. The biggest antidote to this as a member of this congregation or even as an Elder is to remain humble and when you find yourself disagreeing with something, search the scriptures and assume you are the one out of bounds. And only when you cannot harmonize your view with what is being taught, should you approach the Elders and seek clarification or… even… correction. r. Unsurprisingly the greatest inoculation against false teaching is humility. 2.) Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm the church is valuable to God because He purchased it with the blood of Christ. a. You have often heard me teach against the self-esteem movement. b. You have often heard me criticize the modern overemphasis on the love of God to the point that some preachers make it seem that God would be really lucky to have us join Him. c. You have often heard me teach on the wretchedness and wickedness of natural man and how we are all enemies of God and hate His law and do not seek after Him naturally. d. All of this is true. All of this I will continue to preach until I die. e. But I want to make it very clear – dear children of God – that God has given every single one of us eternal and infinite value by redeeming us with the precious and priceless blood of His Son. f. For His bride Christ came and sought her. He found her prostituting herself to various gods and passions. She was a slave of Satan and her own lusts. g. But He found her and bought her with His death. He has granted her new life in His resurrection. He has made her new. h. The value God has given to His church is bound to His holy and eternal purpose for her. She will be glorified with the Son and she will reign with Him forevermore. i. My friends… God has lavished His love on us in that while we were yet sinners… Christ died for us. j. We are worth so much to God, because He gave us worth in His Son. We are no longer slaves… but sons and daughters. And if we are sons and daughters, we are heirs to the throne of God. We are a holy and royal priesthood. We are Princes and Princesses, unblemished Priests and Priestesses, and preaching Prophets and Prophetesses… why? Because we are His bride. k. He loves us so much. Not because we are loveable… but because He has poured into us His love. We love God because He loved us first. l. Oh the depth and the riches and the glory of the Love of God! His church is the apple of His eye… the reason He became a man, lived a sinless life, and suffered and died… we are His Holy Church. m. My friends, He is ours… but we are also His. We are His portion. We are His prize. We are His children. We are His bride. n. Oh the depth and the riches and the glory of the Love of God which He has lavished on His church! From heaven He sought us. Through death He bought us. Forever He loves us. o. Oh the depth and the riches and the glory of the Love of God which He has lavished on His church! 3.) Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that the Word of God's Grace is able to grow our faith in maturity and endurance. a. God loves His church so much that He has supplied His Son not only to redeem us but to grow us and sustain us and to remake us into what He desires us to be. In this we walk worthy of the expensive name we have been given. b. The Word of His Grace continues to shape us, grow us, mold us, and strengthen us to endure to the end. c. The Word of God is powerful to destroy and rebuild to mold and purify. d. We are of great value to our King, which is exactly why He has not left us to fend for ourselves. He has given us the Word of His grace. e. Why oh why do you deprive yourself of the gift of God's Word? Do you enjoy starving yourself or feasting on that which will never satisfy? Do you enjoy feeding yourself at the pig trough when you could be dining on the fatted calf your heavenly Father has slain for you? f. Why do you like baby birds desire the prechewed and predigested food of books about the Word of God's grace when you could study the Word itself? g. My friends – it is time for you to take up the means that God has provided to grow you and make you strong and consume it daily! h. What have you to do with your time that is better than eating and drinking? Who among us today can go a week without water? How many among us have gone a week without food? i. Why then do you consume spiritual food only on Sunday, and only food that has been prepared for you. Food that is so large a meal that your stomach, being accustomed to short 2 minute devotions, cannot seem to linger over for more than 10 minutes before you have eaten your fill and thus drifted off to sleep. j. Do you not know the price God paid to give you the Word of His grace? k. Elders and church members alike… feast often and feast long on the meals arranged for you in the Word of God's grace. See how big and strong your faith becomes. See how humility becomes your default setting when day after day the Word strikes you down to the nothing that you are only to pick you up in the potential of His Spirit's plan for your life. 4.) Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” Elders must dutifully and diligently shepherd the flock of God by protecting ourselves and the assembly from doctrinal error. a. Elders we must lead the way in this. b. All that I have said so far is for everyone here… but we must lead the way. c. We cannot be prone to hobby horse doctrines, theological musings, endless discussions over genealogies and mythologies, or answering the questions of how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. d. My friends, we must devote ourselves to the rigorous study of the Word of God and the Creeds, confessions, and historical dogmas of the church to ensure that we do not stray to the left or the right. e. Why? f. Because where we go others are sure to follow. g. We must hold one another accountable. We must stay on guard for all teachings which could lead others astray from the truth and even for teachers rising up… even from among us… who must be corrected and if they will not be corrected, they must be silenced. h. We have been given the duty to shepherd this flock. To do so well, we must protect them from ravenous wolves. And some of them we may even know personally. i. We must be courageous and bold in this. 5.) Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that God freely gives to His children all we need to be godly. a. God is the greatest example of a giver. b. God has given freely, without cost, without need of repayment, all we as His children need to be godly. c. God owns all of us, everything we have, everything we are… all of creation is His… yet He gives us life, hope, peace, repentance, godliness, faith, grace, and mercy. d. He gives out of His abundance. e. No one can outgive God. f. He has lavished His love on us, His people. g. Indeed, God even gives glory to us through Christ. h. Although the scriptures say that God will share His glory with no one… the scriptures also teach that God will glorify us in Christ. i. In fact, God is glorified by glorifying us in Christ. How? j. Because for all eternity we will live to declare the matchlessness of His grace to us in that He has lavished upon us all His riches at Christ's expense. k. God is the greatest example of a giver that there ever could be. 6.) Refutation: “What lies must we cast down” or “What do we naturally believe, or have been taught to believe, that this passage shows is false?” Elders must deny that the church exists to serve us. a. As no surprise then, men, if we are the undershepherds of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… then we must be givers too. b. From heaven… He sought His church and bought them with His own blood. c. How could we EVER conclude that the church exists to serve us? d. They are not here for us… we are here for them. They are His precious bride, His children, His heirs. e. And so are we. f. Those who wish to be first, must be last. g. As Elders, we have desired this noble office… we have desired to be first among these people… h. But that means we must be last. i. We must be servants of all these dear ones whom Christ has purchased with His blood. j. Like God… like Paul… we must give of ourselves to them… until we are empty and extinguished. 7.) Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that it is more blessed to give than to receive. a. But not just the Elders need to understand this principle. b. All of us must heed the words of our Lord. It is more blessed to give than to receive. c. Giving of our time, talents, abilities, strength, financial resources – is the heartbeat of the Triune God as He gave freely to save His church. d. We are blessed when we are holy as our heavenly Father is holy. e. When we are stingy, self-focused – we are only cursing ourselves. f. Our culture says take care of #1. And many today are keyboard activists standing up for the rights of those who are oppressed or hurting… but when it comes to actually DOING something to help… they have only excuses for not doing so. g. Let that not be said of us. Let us be generous first to the household of faith. Let us be generous to all whom the Lord purchased with His blood. Let us not allow even one among us who are truly His child to be poor and destitute. h. Let us intervene and meet the needs of those who cannot meet their own needs. And let us encourage and train them to go from needing help, to helping others. Why? i. Because it is more blessed to give than to receive. j. It is not God's will for you to remain a taker… because it is more blessed to give than to receive. If you must receive, do so without shame. But see to it that you seek to become a giver as soon as you are able. 8.) Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” Elders must dutifully and diligently shepherd the flock of God, by providing for ourselves and the destitute in the assembly. a. Men this leads once again to us leading by example. b. We must labor hard and not be lazy. c. We must devote ourselves to providing for all our own needs so that we may take our excess and give out of our abundance, like our heavenly Father does to us. d. It is very uncomfortable for me to say this you all as the vocational Elder here. I have to just voice that. I labor each week to bring the text of scripture to bear upon all of us – myself included. For this the church graciously supplies my needs, giving my family enough to be generous to others as well. e. But for you all my brothers, you earn your living via another job and then give of yourselves here by pure sacrifice. f. Nevertheless, the scriptures must be presented as they are. All of us must be providers to those who are destitute in our fellowship. g. As it stands at this moment, the Elders are not aware of any that are… but it is our job to ensure it stays that way men. Let me close with a prayer by the Puritan John Flavel Lord, cleanse our churches, and repair their walls, so they may become gardens of delight for Christ to walk in and take pleasure in. May her ministers be faithful and wise: faithful so they do not deceive others; wise so they do not deceive themselves. May their wisdom prevent deceivers imposing on them, and their faithfulness prevent them imposing on others. May their wisdom enable them to discern wholesome food for the flock and their faithfulness oblige them to distribute it. May our leaders be pure with spiritual aims and intentions; serving not their own honour and interest, but yours. May our leaders show sincerity, not appearing outwardly spiritual while being inwardly carnal. May our leaders be diligent, like men in harvest, like women in labour, like soldiers in battle, watching while others sleep. May our leaders lack favouritism, as those who will appear before an impartial God. May they take the same care, manifest the same love, show the same diligence to the poorest and weakest souls in their care as they do the rich, the great and the honourable. For all souls are rated the same in your book of life, and our Redeemer paid as much for one as the other. May their faithfulness fix their eyes on the right end, and may their wisdom direct them to the best means of attaining it. May they lay a good foundation of knowledge in our souls, choosing subjects that will meet our needs, shaping the language in which they address us, using their own affections to move us, being careful of their behaviour. Send them often to their knees to seek your blessing upon their labours, knowing that all their success entirely depends upon you. It is in Jesus' name we pray this… Amen. Benediction: May our God who called Abraham when he was but one, And blessed him and made him many, Show you the incomparable riches of his grace, That you might know you are His workmanship, To do good works, which God has prepared in advance for us to do. Until we meet again, go in peace.

I've never used ChatGPT. Couldn't tell you how to do it. So, not surprisingly… I've never used AI for life guidance. And I never will. Because turning to algorithms for soul advice? That's not evolution—it's devolution.  But…asking AI for life advice and personal goal-setting is ACTUALLY TRENDING.  Heavy sigh. This week, I'm naming what's happening underneath all the dopamine hits.  We've worked too hard to break free from shallow psychotherapists and profit-centric Priestesses to fall for Chat-f*cking-GPT subbing as our next spiritual advisor. Want real wisdom? Put the phone down. It's less sexy, and the dopamine is modest. But the results of self-referencing and a loving support system lead to your radiant power. In this episode: Why asking AI for spiritual guidance or life advice is a dangerous dependency Fawning as emotional manipulation—human and algorithmic How AI reflects your hungry ghost back to you (with charm) What true, self-sourced consciousness looks like in a world of synthetic wisdom MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Heart Centered Collective. Get the new class—6 Ways To Cleanse Your Energy Field, for just $7. 

In this episode of the In Her Image podcast, host Jessica Woodbury and guest Maxine Hanks explore the historical and theological roles of women in the LDS faith, emphasizing their spiritual authority and contributions to the church's origins. They discuss the significance of the Relief Society, Emma Smith and the concept of the Elect Lady, and the restoration of female authority within the church. Maxine's research and insights beg the question, has the Relief Society fully been restored? Is the largest women's organization in the world fulfilling its intended purpose? Are there pieces from our very inception as a society that hold clues, or shall we say, keys, to our potential and partnership with the male priesthood order of the church that could cause seismic shifts? This groundbreaking conversation highlights the importance of deep listening, safe spaces, and the ongoing journey towards equality and recognition of women's power and equality in spirituality and leadership.

Ruth Barrett is an acknowledged feminist spirituality foremother, ordained Dianic High Priestess, seasoned ritualist, educator, author, and a musician whose numerous recordings beginning in 1980 have been among the pioneering musical works in the U. S. Goddess Spirituality Movement. She is author of Women's Rites, Women's Mysteries: Intuitive Ritual Creation (Expanded 3rd Edition), and has contributed to other anthologies celebrating goddess spirituality including Stepping Into Ourselves: An Anthology of Writings of Priestesses, Elders and Visionaries: Foremothers of the Women's Spirituality Movement, Female Erasure: What You Need To Know About Gender Politics' War On Women, the Female Sex and Human Rights, and Women In World Religions: Faith and Culture Across History. Ruth and her life partner Falcon River co-founded the Temple of Diana, Inc. (www.templeofdiana.org). Ruth has taught at conferences and festivals nationally and internationally, and currently teaches online classes on a variety of witchy topics through her Temple of Diana branch, Guardians of the Grove.SUPPORT: To take a class or workshop, register for a pilgrimage to Crete, schedule a private consultation, or apply to the Spiral Door Mystery School, visit guardiansofthegrove.orgFOLLOW: You can find Ruth online at guardiansofthegrove.org, dancingtreemusic.org, templeofdiana.org, and the-spiral-door-mystery-school.org.

Applying the "influencer" concept to the study of religion, Gurus, Priestesses, Saints, Mediums and Yoginis: Holy Women as Influencers in Hindu Culture (MDPI, 2024) explores the varieties of strategies that holy women use for gaining and expressing power in diverse roles. It examines different concepts of holiness and leadership for men and women, the role of charisma, and the arenas of activity and accomplishment for holy women in India and abroad. By relating a new idea-that of the 'influencer'-to the study of women and religious authority, the Issue contributes fresh and refined analyses and explanatory models toward a greater understanding of women's evolving relationship to the Hindu tradition.  This book is available open-access here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Applying the "influencer" concept to the study of religion, Gurus, Priestesses, Saints, Mediums and Yoginis: Holy Women as Influencers in Hindu Culture (MDPI, 2024) explores the varieties of strategies that holy women use for gaining and expressing power in diverse roles. It examines different concepts of holiness and leadership for men and women, the role of charisma, and the arenas of activity and accomplishment for holy women in India and abroad. By relating a new idea-that of the 'influencer'-to the study of women and religious authority, the Issue contributes fresh and refined analyses and explanatory models toward a greater understanding of women's evolving relationship to the Hindu tradition.  This book is available open-access here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Applying the "influencer" concept to the study of religion, Gurus, Priestesses, Saints, Mediums and Yoginis: Holy Women as Influencers in Hindu Culture (MDPI, 2024) explores the varieties of strategies that holy women use for gaining and expressing power in diverse roles. It examines different concepts of holiness and leadership for men and women, the role of charisma, and the arenas of activity and accomplishment for holy women in India and abroad. By relating a new idea-that of the 'influencer'-to the study of women and religious authority, the Issue contributes fresh and refined analyses and explanatory models toward a greater understanding of women's evolving relationship to the Hindu tradition.  This book is available open-access here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Applying the "influencer" concept to the study of religion, Gurus, Priestesses, Saints, Mediums and Yoginis: Holy Women as Influencers in Hindu Culture (MDPI, 2024) explores the varieties of strategies that holy women use for gaining and expressing power in diverse roles. It examines different concepts of holiness and leadership for men and women, the role of charisma, and the arenas of activity and accomplishment for holy women in India and abroad. By relating a new idea-that of the 'influencer'-to the study of women and religious authority, the Issue contributes fresh and refined analyses and explanatory models toward a greater understanding of women's evolving relationship to the Hindu tradition.  This book is available open-access here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Applying the "influencer" concept to the study of religion, Gurus, Priestesses, Saints, Mediums and Yoginis: Holy Women as Influencers in Hindu Culture (MDPI, 2024) explores the varieties of strategies that holy women use for gaining and expressing power in diverse roles. It examines different concepts of holiness and leadership for men and women, the role of charisma, and the arenas of activity and accomplishment for holy women in India and abroad. By relating a new idea-that of the 'influencer'-to the study of women and religious authority, the Issue contributes fresh and refined analyses and explanatory models toward a greater understanding of women's evolving relationship to the Hindu tradition.  This book is available open-access here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Applying the "influencer" concept to the study of religion, Gurus, Priestesses, Saints, Mediums and Yoginis: Holy Women as Influencers in Hindu Culture (MDPI, 2024) explores the varieties of strategies that holy women use for gaining and expressing power in diverse roles. It examines different concepts of holiness and leadership for men and women, the role of charisma, and the arenas of activity and accomplishment for holy women in India and abroad. By relating a new idea-that of the 'influencer'-to the study of women and religious authority, the Issue contributes fresh and refined analyses and explanatory models toward a greater understanding of women's evolving relationship to the Hindu tradition.  This book is available open-access here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Shownotes   Why spiritual connection and ritual are vital for full wellness The importance of connecting to your own personal root lineages How to honor your inner High Priestess The true source of the witch wound Why your High Priestess initiation is a spiral journey, not a destination How to know if you're operating from true love or delusion   Bio   Elayne Kalila Doughty, MA, MFT, is an ordained priestess and focalizer of the 13 Moon Mystery School and Rosa Mystica Mystery School. She's been on a path of passionate service for the past thirty years, inspiring women around the world to unleash their leadership gifts and step into their full potential.     She is the Dean and Founder of the Priestess Presence School of the Sacred Arts and + Temple which serves a sisterhood of over 100K women around the world. She trains, initiates and ordains women as modern day priestesses, ceremonialists and powerful feminine leaders in all walks of life and professions. She specializes in helping women tap into their deepest wisdom, enabling them to harness their own transformational power to be more effective and whole in every aspect of their lives.   She is the best selling co-author of The Sacred Call of the Ancient Priestess, and author of The Magdalene Rose Oracle. She is the host of The Red Podcast: A Place for Bold Inspired, Outrageously Courageous & Just a Tad Bit Naughty Women Leaders To Gather… to talk about all the things that are most important in our lives! Timestamps   00:01:53 - Guest introduction 00:05:07 - Elayne Kalila takes listeners into the inner world of the High Priestess 00:07:37 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com 00:08:24 - What are the faces of the goddess? 00:10:40 - Layla and Elayne Kalila explore the opening scene of Wonderwoman 00:13:50 - Why spiritual connection and ritual are vital for full wellness 00:16:13 - The specific position High Priestesses held in their cultures 00:20:42 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification  00:24:33 - The importance of connecting to your own personal root lineages 00:28:06 - Exploring the source of the witch wound 00:32:13 - Elayne Kalila's theory on women in menopause 00:36:00 - How Layla used meditation as a liferaft for working with terror 00:41:21 - Unlocking your High Priestess initiation is a spiral journey, not a destination 00:44:03 - What exactly is the sisterhood wound? 00:47:37 - Discover MOOD™ Sexy Supplements 00:48:47 - Get Layla's free Orgasmic Breathwork Practice for deeper pleasure 00:49:54 - Reach your full pleasure capacity with Men's Sexual Mastery 00:52:09 - The pathway of love 00:54:57 - Elayne Kalila shares the power of one of her Ayahuasca journeys 00:57:00 - Love is not one thing, it's many things 01:02:55 - How do you know if you're operating from true love or delusion? 01:08:29 - Elayne Kalila and Layla drink SEX MAGIC™ 01:09:48 - Expand your pleasure potential with Obliss Women's Sexual Masterclass 01:16:43 - Elayne Kalila explores Mary Magdalene's lineage vs the Magdalene collective consciousness 01:23:21 - How do you not get caught in your story as a High Priestess? 01:26:05 - How to honor your inner High Priestess 01:28:55 - Conclusion  

The Synod 'Mothers' don't care that Pope Francis and Cardinal Fernandez reiterated that ordained Deaconesses and Priestesses aren't happening in the Catholic Church. Sources: https://www.returntotradition.org Contact Me: Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.com Support My Work: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStine SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-tradition Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStine Physical Mail: Anthony Stine PO Box 3048 Shawnee, OK 74802 Follow me on the following social media: https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/ https://twitter.com/pontificatormax +JMJ+ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-stine/support

In this episode we go deep into the Isis priestess path. I talk about: The role of the modern day priestess as a bridge between the seen and unseen worlds Lineages, initiations and the specific practises and teachings Priestess gifts, and abilities, the various psychic connections that allow them to serve Isis Sexual Alchemy teachings and working with Goddess Isis The importance of the priestesshood and working with other women   Ready to become an Isis priestess and become an Isis Ka® Practitioner and heal your feminine wounds? Isis Ka® is a 5 month program including Initiation into the Isis Priestesshood and Lineage, Isis Ka® Practitioner Certification, Divine Feminine Healing Program & Isis Sexual Temple Arts Training...   Click here for more information   P.S. You can find me on Instagram here  

Foods For Spiritual Awakening - Channeled Diet Advice from the Pleiadian Priestesses. I was inspired to ask my Pleiadian guides more about how our soul's origins (our soul's first incarnation in a body) affects our diet here on Earth. They explain what human souls tend to need more of, as well as what Starseeds are best suited for. They then explain what a high vibrational diet is and how to find it for yourself. I hope you are all keeping yourself in high spirits these days and making time to feel your joy often. All my love

Welcome Autumn 2024 and astrologically, the skies are busy! We are joined by the always awesome Astrologer, Mary Lomando, to help navigate us through the aspects upcoming in the next few weeks and months. 9/17/24 Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces10/2/24 New Moon Solar Eclipse in LibraPlus, MORE! Listen in and see how the astro weather may be affecting you. Blessings of Autumn!MARY LOMANDO BIO:Mary Lomando is a professional Jungian Astrologer and Egyptologist with an extensive background in psychology, mythology and metaphysics. Mary has lived and worked in Egypt, where she completed her degree in Egyptology at the American University in Cairo.Mary is blessed to share her passions for Astrology, the Goddess, and ancient Egypt with her students worldwide. As a Spiritual Alchemist, she blends astrology, tarot, dream work, past life regression, and inner journey work, so that her clients may create their own magical healing experience. Mary has written numerous articles and lectures on the archetypes of the Egyptian Goddesses Isis, Hathor, Nephthys, Sekhmet, Seshata and Nut, and how they are re-emerging at this time both in the Egyptian temples, and in our consciousness. Mary's current work in progress is “The Ancient Egyptian Oracle Deck”, an intuitive tool for accessing the energies of the ancient Egyptian “neters” or gods. She is also Founder of the Egyptian Blue Lotus House in Luxor, founded for the preservation and protection of the sacred indigenous Egyptian Blue Lotus. The Blue Lotus House is located on ancient 18th dynasty temple ground and is used solely for meditation and spiritual work under Mary's guidance. For over twenty years, Mary has facilitated countless initiation ceremonies and witnessed countless miracles with people on these journeys. Her personal Work has always been to access ancient wisdom using new vision for the betterment of all beings.To learn more about Mary's work or schedule a reading, visit her website at www.pachaterra.netEmail: mlomando@bellsouth.netAbout Goddess Alive Radio Podcast:Join hosts Kimberly Moore, Priestess and Founder of MotherHouse of the Goddess, and Marisa McCall, Priestess and Co-Creatrix of MotherHouse of the Goddess, for Goddess Alive Radio Podcast. Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will be joining us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences. Connect further at MotherHouseoftheGoddess.comGODDESS ALIVE RADIOJoin us for weekly podcasts for Goddess Alive Radio! Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will join us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences.

In episode 17 Gan, Elenora and Gronk, and Corvus Dragonchoked are locked in mortal combat with the handmaidens of Lolth! And the reversal of gravity could send them screaming to a fiery death! Did you know Chafing Armor has a Wiki? Find the info you want on your favorite characters or NPCs here! Listen to...

Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was its wild and wacky religious tradition! In this episode of History for Weirdos, we're ditching the gladiators and emperors for a deep dive into the enigmatic world of the Vestal Virgins. These weren't your average Roman ladies – they were powerful priestesses who wielded immense influence, guarded sacred flames, and swore a 30-year vow of chastity. But don't let the "virgin" title fool you; their lives were far from chaste and quiet. Join your favorite weirdo historians, Stephanie and Andrew, as they unravel the secrets of these influential women. We're talking supernatural powers, political intrigue, scandalous rumors, and the ultimate price paid for breaking their sacred vows. Brace yourselves for a wild ride through ancient Rome's spiritual underbelly. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating & subscribing on whichever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch

Two sisters, Nicole and Lexi explore chapters 6-12 of Sarah J Maas's A Court of Mist and Fury! Get a FREE sample pack with any purchase by visiting http://www.drinkLMNT.com/FFG    To get your first Book of The Month book for only $5 go to https://www.bookofthemonth.com and use code PASTEL Ready to launch a website? Visit https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, then when the site is ready to launch, visit https://www.squarespace.com/FFG for 10% off! *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series* Lexi and Nicole begin with Inner Circle Debrief (summary of this section), then Step into the Cauldron for critical insights, theories, and foreshadowing, and then finish off with taking a trip to the Sipping Tea with the Suriel to learn all about High Priestesses and Priestesses! Inner Circle Debrief: 00:03:38  Step into the Cauldron:00:11:54 Foreshadowing: 2:32:21 Suriel Teatime: 2:36:28 Fae-vorite Moments: 2:42:01 Maasverse Madness: 2:48:08 INTRO Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l1pJLkhrOxuzsAf0j1OWu?si=c0630becc4e44f03    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER:https://fantasyfangirls.beehiiv.com/subscribe    JOIN PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyFangirls   SHOP FANTASY FANGIRLS MERCH: https://fantasy-fangirls.printify.me/products   SUPPORT THE SHOW THROUGH OUR AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fantasyfangirlspodcast   ACOMAF PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XRA2jWgpKwIKGIH79oFxm?si=4987e9d111654ce5   Give us a follow: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fantasyfangirlspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: @fantasyfangirls   Email us your favorite ACOTAR/Maasverse theories: fantasyfangirlspod@gmail.com Listen to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/24KydMMzrYfVpDggkFZx4j?si=fd7dc956393041b8    Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-fangirls/id1706179464    Visit the Fantasy Fangirls website: https://www.fantasyfangirls.com/   Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow ACOMAF readers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan welcomes back Dr. Curtis Kelly - (Citation 9, Citation 73) - Professor Emeritus, Kansai University. Read the article here Think Tanks Contacts: JonathanShachter@gmail.com, LostInCitations@gmail.com

Why can't there be women priests?

Blessings of Spring! We have a wonderful interview with Water Priestess Annwyn Avalon, author of the newly released Celtic Goddess Grimoire! As Goddess nerds, we loved and appreciated Annwun's approach and choice of Goddesses in the Grimoire. Her writing is a perfect blend of magickal and academic and the ways to celebrate these Goddesses are truly inspiring! Enjoy the interview - Kimberly is still running around with her head on fire by the fact that Annwyn lives in Dion Fortune's house!About Celtic Goddess Grimoire - Published by Weiser Books in March 2024“Welcome to the world of the Celtic feminine divine! Within these pages, you will meet great goddesses such as Brigid, the Morrigan, Sulis, Rhiannon, Rosmerta, and Elen of the Ways, as well as faery women like Melusine and Morgan Le Fae. Celtic Goddess Grimoire introduces you to goddesses of magic like Cerridwen, Arianrhod, and Blodeuwedd, as well as goddesses of justice, healing, and sovereignty. This book also explores the Ladies of the Lake, including the original Lake Lady from The Mabinogi. It shines a spotlight on the most prominent Celtic female divinities but also includes a section devoted to lesser-known goddesses of the Celtic world, such as the mysterious Nehalennia, who was nearly lost before her shrine was recovered from the depths of the North Sea. A practical guide to working with these sacred beings, this book includes exercises for celebrating, honoring, and serving them. Author Annwyn Avalon provides chants, rituals, spells, and meditations. Learn how to build altars, craft charms, and actively invoke these Celtic goddesses so that they become a living, vital presence in your spiritual life. Annwyn also provides information about the meanings of the names of these sacred beings, their sacred symbols and creatures, as well as their personal powers, realms of strongest influence, and historical context.”Buy on Amazon About the AuthorAnnwyn Avalon, a water priestess and Celtic witch, is the founder of Water Priestess Training, the Water Priestess Confluence, and Triskele Rose Witchcraft, an Avalonian witchcraft tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of esoteric water mysteries, art, witchcraft, and magic. The author of Water Witchcraft and The Way of the Water Priestess, she has written for The Magical Times magazine and Witchology Magazine and has contributed to other publications, such as Brigid's Light and The New Aradia. Annwyn writes the Patheos blog, The Water Witch. She lives in Glastonbury, as the sacred steward of Chalice Orchard, the former home of acclaimed occultist Dion Fortune. Annwyn serves as a keeper at the White Spring, one of Glastonbury's sacred springs. Find her at annwynavalon.com. Follow her on Instagram @annwynavalonGODDESS ALIVE RADIOJoin us for weekly podcasts for Goddess Alive Radio! Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will join us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences.

Don't fall into these five traps that keep healers, priestesses and witches BACK from making money! How do you know if you're holding yourself back? Well if you can see it, dream it and manifest it...but you aren't...you might be falling into one of these five ways that I see healers self sabotage again and again. How do I know? Because I've helped over 600 women in 5 years of business AND I've done these things myself. I'm a mentor, teacher and healer for women who want to make income and impact in their own unique AF healing arts business. This is for you. Be sure to join my FREE Masterclass, from Broke Healer to Wealthy Witch, happening on February 29th! Join here.

 It was such an honor, such a blessing, such a bliss to speak with Shiva Rose ~ a true Goddess in a human body. Her energy touched me deeply.In this Episode we talk about:

Getting ever closer to the mystical episode 400, Ben and Trev enjoy a rousing game of Click Pitch and discuss games including ideas such as:Old timey robotsStatues of Priestesses that can't be moved.Remote escalators

There are over 200 mysterious stone chambers that dot the landscape of Putnam County, NY. Some are hidden deep within the woods, others are found along the side of busy roadways, and some right in neighborhood backyards. Their origins and purpose remain a mystery to historians and archeologists. The stone chambers have given rise to a plethora of theories regarding their creation - from Celtic Druids erecting them for ancient spiritual ceremonies, to Native Americans utilizing them as shelters, and early settlers building them as root cellars to store perishables. One thing is for certain, anyone who has stepped foot inside one can agree there is something quite special and magical about them.In this special podcast series, Kelly is doing a deep dive into all of these plausible theories surrounding the stone chambers of Putnam County. She's interviewing local historians, geologists, archaeologists, Druid Priests and Priestesses, and local residents who have had profound experiences inside the chambers. Both the science and spiritual sides will be explored. A multitude of perspectives will be shared to ultimately try to solve the mystery of these unique stone structures.In Part 3 Kelly chats with Druid and Stone Chamber Preservationist Renée Fleury who shares a more spiritual perspestive on the chambers. She shares some unqiue and spiritual experiences she has had at the chambers and talks about her work helping to preserve and educate people on their historical importance. Kelly shares her theory about the chambers having a connection to the Druids from Atlantis. The ladies chat about the correlation between the 1980s UFO sightings in the Putnam area and the chambers, as well as a potential connection to The Montauk Project. Renée also talks about her time spent with ancient stone structures around the UK and discusses their similarities to the ones here on the East Coast of the US.For more on Renée: https://www.sheofthemountain.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/druid_of_mt.arsenicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@druid_of_mt.arsenicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitewolfdruidFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/stonechambersnyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/warrior-of-truth--6035153/support.

Pluto, Eclipses, Retrogrades, Chiron in Aries, OH MY! Goddess Alive Radio welcomes one of our favorite Astrologers, Mary Lomando, to discuss the Astrology picture for 2024. We talk about the influence of Pluto in Aquarius, the Spring and Fall eclipses, and how Chiron is influencing this Spring as well, plus MORE! Buckle Up, Buttercups - the Age of Aquarius is settling in! xo Kimberly and MarisaMARY LOMANDO BIO:Mary Lomando is a professional Jungian Astrologer and Egyptologist with an extensive background in psychology, mythology and metaphysics. Mary has lived and worked in Egypt, where she completed her degree in Egyptology at the American University in Cairo.Mary is blessed to share her passions for Astrology, the Goddess, and ancient Egypt with her students worldwide. As a Spiritual Alchemist, she blends astrology, tarot, dream work, past life regression, and inner journey work, so that her clients may create their own magical healing experience. Mary has written numerous articles and lectures on the archetypes of the Egyptian Goddesses Isis, Hathor, Nephthys, Sekhmet, Seshata and Nut, and how they are re-emerging at this time both in the Egyptian temples, and in our consciousness. Mary's current work in progress is “The Ancient Egyptian Oracle Deck”, an intuitive tool for accessing the energies of the ancient Egyptian “neters” or gods. She is also Founder of the Egyptian Blue Lotus House in Luxor, founded for the preservation and protection of the sacred indigenous Egyptian Blue Lotus. The Blue Lotus House is located on ancient 18th dynasty temple ground and is used solely for meditation and spiritual work under Mary's guidance. For over twenty years, Mary has facilitated countless initiation ceremonies and witnessed countless miracles with people on these journeys. Her personal Work has always been to access ancient wisdom using new vision for the betterment of all beings.To learn more about Mary's work, visit her website at www.pachaterra.netEmail: mlomando@bellsouth.netAbout Goddess Alive Radio Podcast:Join hosts Kimberly Moore, Priestess and Founder of MotherHouse of the Goddess, and Marisa McCall, Priestess and Co-Creatrix of MotherHouse of the Goddess, for Goddess Alive Radio Podcast. Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will be joining us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences. Connect further at MotherHouseoftheGoddess.comGODDESS ALIVE RADIOJoin us for weekly podcasts for Goddess Alive Radio! Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will join us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences.

Lara, Haus of Light, is an Egyptian teacher of the Ancient Egyptian mysteries, ritualist and storyteller who guides groups on transformative journeys of self-discovery and consciousness raising through pilgrimages in Egypt. Lara has been fortunate to blend her Egyptian heritage with her current home in Bali, using it as a laboratory to master the art of ceremony. Through her rich exposure and connection to these cultures steeped in ancient wisdom and ritual practices, she has come to believe that the world is a ceremony and our lives are the offering. If you have ever wondered… - What is a priestess? - Who were the priestesses of Egypt? - About the power of Goddess Sekhmet and some common misunderstandings - Who the Goddess Sekhmet was related to? - Why pilgrimages are important? This is the episode for you... Amy and Lara from Haus of Light chat about: The wisdom of Ancient Egypt and why so many are being called to this land Exploring what a Priestess is (and isn't) and why so many priestesses are emerging in this age of Aquarius Inviting the goddesses of Egypt (such as Sekhmet, Isis + Hathor) into your life The significance of the Goddess Sekhmet and what she teaches us as women Egyptian mystery school teachings and the importance of sound Lara's story of being called forward to facilitate pilgrimage and ritual in Egypt and reclaiming her lineage The pyramids and their technology — the different theories on what the pyramids are A personal announcement on a big life change Amy is currently making What actually happens on an Egyptian pilgrimage with Lara Connect with Lara...

Named The Corporate Shaman by Forbes Magazine, Flor Bollini is regarded as one of the trailblazers in the plant medicine world. Flor joins me to share her Shamanic perspective in the work of psychedelics + sexuality and how we can discern for our own selves what feels right for us. In this episode, you'll hear:  The convergence of ancient cultures in relation to psychedelics and sexuality Flor's personal journey highlighting the symbiotic relationship between sexuality and psychedelics The significance of understanding your sexual energy as a vital life force for overall well-being Exploring the shadow aspects of sex and psychedelics, and the consequences of suppressing sexual energy Contrasting underground movements with the current Psychedelic Renaissance, empowering individuals to connect with the divine The synergy between chemical compounds and the soul of entheogens Clinical ketamine therapy infused with ritualistic elements Advocating for safety and approaching complex compounds with reverence Embracing the role of being your own shaman and embarking on your hero's journey Integrating psychedelic experiences and recognizing the potency of microdosing Empowering women in the realm of medicine and honoring the Tradition of Priestesses Serving others while on the healing path Developing the ability to discern between intuition and fear through accessible techniques to enhance intuition THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Flor Bollini. Pioneer, entrepreneur and medicine woman. Named The Corporate Shaman by Forbes Magazine, Flor is regarded as one of the trailblazers in the plant medicine world. With over a decade of experience pioneering her empathetic, feminine approach to serving and integrating psychoactive medicines, her methods have been adopted by the leaders in the space and have made Flor one of the most respected psycho-spiritual entrepreneurs in the world. Flor is the founder and CEO of NANA Health, first foundational platform for Psychedelic-Initiated Transformative Medicine. She's also the co-founder of ReWire Therapeutics LTD, a UK biotechnology company that provides the first time released combination drug products in the psychedelic industry. MORE LINKS: Vetting your practitioners for psychedelics: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message

There are over 200 mysterious stone chambers that dot the landscape of Putnam County, NY. Some are hidden deep within the woods, others are found along the side of busy roadways, and some right in neighborhood backyards. Their origins and purpose remain a mystery to historians and archeologists. The stone chambers have given rise to a plethora of theories regarding their creation - from Celtic Druids erecting them for ancient spiritual ceremonies, to Native Americans utilizing them as shelters, and early settlers building them as root cellars to store perishables. One thing is for certain, anyone who has stepped foot inside one can agree there is something quite special and magical about them.In this special podcast series, Kelly is doing a deep dive into all of these plausible theories surrounding the stone chambers of Putnam County. She's interviewing local historians, geologists, archaeologists, Druid Priests and Priestesses, and local residents who have had profound experiences inside the chambers. Both the science and spiritual sides will be explored. A multitude of perspectives will be shared to ultimately try to solve the mystery of these unique stone structures.In Part 2 Kelly chats with independent researcher and NEARA Treasurer Rob Buchanan. NEARA stands for the New England Antiquities Research Association. They were founded in 1964 to promote research into the origins and functions of the various stone structures that dot the Northeastern landscape. These include rock piles, stone chambers, unusual stone walls and circles, and standing stones. Everything that Rob discusses in this interview cannot be taken as an official NEARA position. Rob shares a scientific look at the stone chambers and also discusses his passionate work for preserving them. He also talks about his research into other unique stone structures found throughout the Putnam County area and their potential connection to Native American tribes.For more information and to contact NEARA: https://neara.orgTo contact Rob: okartrob@yahoo.comFor more information on Save Buttonhook: https://www.preservebuttonhook.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/warrior-of-truth--6035153/support.

There are over 200 mysterious stone chambers that dot the landscape of Putnam County, NY. Some are hidden deep within the woods, others are found along the side of busy roadways, and some right in neighborhood backyards. Their origins and purpose remain a mystery to historians and archeologists. The stone chambers have given rise to a plethora of theories regarding their creation - from Celtic Druids erecting them for ancient spiritual ceremonies, to Native Americans utilizing them as shelters, and early settlers building them as root cellars to store perishables. One thing is for certain, anyone who has stepped foot inside one can agree there is something quite special and magical about them.In this special podcast series, Kelly is doing a deep dive into all of these plausible theories surrounding the stone chambers of Putnam County. She's interviewing local historians, geologists, archaeologists, Druid Priests and Priestesses, and local residents who have had profound experiences inside the chambers. Both the science and spiritual sides will be explored. A multitude of perspectives will be shared to ultimately try to solve the mystery of these unique stone structures.In Part 1 Kelly chats with energy worker and photographer Robyn Field who has visited over 100 stone chambers over the years and is in the process of photographing and mapping them out. She shares her truly beautiful and unique spiritual perspective on the chambers and discusses the importance of keeping the mystery to them alive.https://www.robynfield.com/https://www.robynfieldphotography.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/warrior-of-truth--6035153/support.

Episode 55 - Sacred Sexuality, Tantric Alchemy, The Priestesses Who Initiated the Masculine into Temple Arts w/ Flo Karuna   In this episode I am joined by Flo Karuna - founder of Star Codes, planetary guardian and visionary creator - to dive deep into sacred sexuality, the tantric path and the potency of our sexual energy.   This episode contains a powerful transmission and activation of kundalini energy and remembrance of the ancient Rose priestess lineages devoted to the temple arts, along with a clearing of guilt and shame around our sexual energy.   We dive deep into what sacred sexuality is, why our sexual energy is so powerful, and why a certain level of reverence, maturity, respect and mastery is required to harness this energy to the fullness of its potential. We also discuss the tantric path and what it means to ‘make love to life'.   Flo provides some incredible insights into the traits of divine masculine energy, and advice on how to cultivate this energy within ourselves.   This episode is a must listen to for anyone interested in mastering, reclaiming and wielding the potential and power of their sexual energy, the tantric path, or the mystery schools of the ancient priestess lineage.   _____   To get in touch with Flo and find out more about the work he does, check out https://star-codes.com/ or find him on IG at @starseed.codes or @flokaruna ______   If you've resonated with the messages shared in this episode or want to know more about the work that I do, follow me on IG @becmylonas or head to www.becmylonas.com where you can access some potent free activations, masterclasses and healings and check out other podcasts I've co-created with.

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss the historical approach to the offices of Priest (or Presbyter) and Deacon. Can women be qualified for these offices? What did the early church and their councils teach on this matter? Listen-in and learn more about the subject.

Practicing Melissae Priestess, Elizabeth Ashley, a plant and bee shamanes/guardian is with us to discuss her book, Meeting the Melissae: Ancient Bee Priestesses of Demeter.  Today's talk might just as well be called All Things Demeter as we delve into Demeter's sanctuaries, the practices of her priestesses called Melissae and bee shamanism.  I'll ask Elizabeth about the Eleusinian Mysteries and how the Greek religion differs from religions of today, as well as what this ancient religion and these priestesses can teach us today.  And as a special treat, I'll play a relevant cut from our beloved, Layne Redmond, called Bee Mantra.

This week on the podcast were talking with Feather Rose Marie, Somatic Energy Practitioner, magical woman and mother to share her practice, her story of how she became the healer she is now, and lots more ! We discuss Feather's work bringing in Kundalini Bodywork, Energy Healing, Somatic Practices, Tantra and MORE to create a style of healing that allows the client to feel safe to express themselves and experience their bodies. We share about what is Kundalini anyway? what does it mean to have a Kundalini awakening/rising? What is Tantra? What does it mean to be grounded/rooted? Common energetic blockages for people and how we can understand deeper where those come from. Embodiment and the story our bodies tell us, sometimes aren't always true and we have to uncover the true self that lives inside us before our bodies learned they had to hide. Breaking free from shame. Some tips of Jaw Pain and moving through physical discomfort. Feather's trajectory to remembering her power and helping others do the same, through her experience of going deeper and deeper into learning about herself and her connection to the divine. We also discuss how Feather experiences energy healing and what is happening for her as the practitioner/ healer when she is giving a client session. PLUS we get to hear about Feather's beautiful connection to Mary Magdalene and the Rose Lineage of Priestesses, and how Mary helped her explore her connection to Venus + learning to cycle herself with the Planet of Beauty and Love. Feather is located right down the street from Grace in Sebastopol,California if you are local to Sonoma County I suggest attending a workshop or setting up a private healing session. For anyone else listening Feather takes online clients over Zoom. Find more of Feather on Instagram: @spiritfullwoman https://www.instagram.com/spiritfullwoman/ and on her Website: https://featherheather.com/ LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW AND SHARE YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THIS WEEKS EPISODE Donate to the Show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q4QMJ5P2CVXP2  For 1:1 sessions and classes please visit Gracelannon.com   Use special discount code “POD” for 15% off your first 1:1 session   To Book A Session with Grace: https://angelface.as.me/?appointmentType=18465155  Follow us on Tiktok and IG @angelface.grace  Follow the podcast IG @angelfacemagichour  Subscribe to our Youtube to watch video versions of the podcast, meditations and much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMmrpT5oCPY8HIwJt4isoxQ  Join the Mailing List to Stay Up To Date on Classes and Workshops! https://www.gracelannon.com  Join our Meet Up Group to stay up date on our upcoming workshops Cosmic Seekers: https://meetu.ps/e/KT6rp/SsHpx/i --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angelfacemagichour/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angelfacemagichour/support

Debt. It's just money you had when you needed it. But, how do you get RIGHT with debt so you can call in more financial abundance? Let's taco-bout-it! JOIN ME FOR SIX FIGURE HEALER DECEMBER 19-21! https://www.subscribepage.com/sixfigurehealer FREE LIVE PROGRAM to help witches, priestesses, healers  and wild women in business to be Six Figure Healers... What's the secret?

Priests and Priestesses come in a variety of forms: suits, dresses, military fatigues, white lab coats, etc. They walk on red carpets, appear on the silver screen, live in the White House, and work at the pentagon pentagram. Their departments of entertainment, defense, health, and the like are really those of propaganda, war, and death.One of the greatest illusions, and allusions, or magical spells, used by these magi are the countless predictions, projections, and rhetoric about this or that: gene editing, climate, disease, death, reproductive research, etc. Turns out, most, if not all, are conducted through computer model simulations of the real world. Science Daily reports that Quantum Biology and AI are being merged by Oak Ridge National Lab, but the research is not so realistic: “Existing models to computationally predict effective guide RNAs for CRISPR tools were built on data from only a few model species, with weak, inconsistent efficiency when applied to microbes.”Climate records this year have also been reached through the same means. The University of Maine's Climate Reanalyzer uses satellite data and computer simulations to measure the world's condition….The AP goes on to say “NOAA, whose figures are considered the gold standard in climate data, said in a statement… that it cannot validate the unofficial numbers. It noted that the reanalyzer uses model output data, which it called “not suitable” as substitutes for actual temperatures and climate records.”Pfizer said the same thing earlier this year about their work: “With a naturally evolving virus, it is important to routinely assess the activity of an antiviral. Most of this work is conducted using computer simulations or mutations of the main protease–a non-infectious part of the virusA Lancet study from 2021 acknowledged the same: “Early projections of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted federal governments to action. One critical report, published on March 16, 2020, received international attention when it predicted 2 200 000 deaths in the USA and 510 000 deaths in the UK without some kind of coordinated pandemic response.1 This information became foundational in decisions to implement physical distancing and adherence to other public health measures because it established the upper boundary for any worst-case scenarios.”This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5328407/advertisement

(Because Elle didn't want Horndogs in the title) Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 22! Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elle-grover-fricks6/message

Welcome to episode 25 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast. Today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the incredible Eleja SunStar of the Sanctuary of Sophia and a beautiful little Aminita mushroom who also had some words of wisdom to share with us all. In this inspiring episode Eleja shares her amazing journey from a workaholic in the busy world of corporate marketing and event planning, who reached a place of burnout before finally taking the leap to leave her hectic life to follow the nudges of her deep knowing that there was more to life. Since then her life has magically unfolded, through sacred pilgrimages to connect with her own ancestral roots and her shamanistic calling to connect her more deeply with her sacred relationship with nature and Mother Earth. We discuss the simple but profound experience available to all of us by finding the courage to claim what's calling your heart and how a beautiful army of beings, equipped with their ancient nurturing wisdom in the form of plants, trees and wild creatures are patiently waiting for the opportunity to be heard so that they can guide and assist us once more. We explore the indigenous wisdom of our lands and the need for reverence in our relationships with nature and a remembering of sacred reciprocity towards Gaia. But mostly we are urged by the Fae to remember the magic that connects us all and in attuning with the earth we are being asked to bring our love and the healing sound of joy and laughter to the world at this time.Learn more about ElejaEleja is a Sophianic Medicine Woman, Divine Feminine Transformation Guide and Plant Medicine Oracle devoted to empowering rising Oracles, Priestesses, Medicine Women and Divine Feminine Leaders of the New Earth.She is the Founder and Cosmic Earth Mother of Sanctuary of Sophia, A New Earth Sisterhood. She leads ascending women on transformative journeys resurrecting their medicine & soul's gifts, aligning them with their highest timeline through Ancient Sophianic Oracle Arts & transformational embodiment practices to support their divine mission.Website: https://sanctuaryofsophia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaryofsophia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elejasunstar/Thank you for being a part of this journey with me, please Subscribe to make sure you don't miss our future episodes, and share with your friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Nurtured by Nature Podcast and our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us and join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay

When King Arthur was conveyed to Avalon they were there. When Odin summoned warriors to Valhalla they were there. When Apollo was worshipped on Greek mountains they were there. When Brendan came to the Island of Women they were there. They are the Nine Maidens – from the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, to the nine sisters at the heart of the found myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, these women stand out in history and mythology. Triggered by a local story still told in his native Dundee, Stuart McHardy has traced what seems to be memories of groups of nine women across much of Europe and as far as Siberia, Korea, India and Africa. As explored in his book The Nine Maidens: Priestesses of the Ancient World (Luath Press, 2023), McHardy shows that whether as Pictish saints, muses, valkyries, druidesses or witches, the tales of these groups of nine women transcend a vast range of cultural and linguistic boundaries. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

When King Arthur was conveyed to Avalon they were there. When Odin summoned warriors to Valhalla they were there. When Apollo was worshipped on Greek mountains they were there. When Brendan came to the Island of Women they were there. They are the Nine Maidens – from the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, to the nine sisters at the heart of the found myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, these women stand out in history and mythology. Triggered by a local story still told in his native Dundee, Stuart McHardy has traced what seems to be memories of groups of nine women across much of Europe and as far as Siberia, Korea, India and Africa. As explored in his book The Nine Maidens: Priestesses of the Ancient World (Luath Press, 2023), McHardy shows that whether as Pictish saints, muses, valkyries, druidesses or witches, the tales of these groups of nine women transcend a vast range of cultural and linguistic boundaries. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

When King Arthur was conveyed to Avalon they were there. When Odin summoned warriors to Valhalla they were there. When Apollo was worshipped on Greek mountains they were there. When Brendan came to the Island of Women they were there. They are the Nine Maidens – from the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, to the nine sisters at the heart of the found myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, these women stand out in history and mythology. Triggered by a local story still told in his native Dundee, Stuart McHardy has traced what seems to be memories of groups of nine women across much of Europe and as far as Siberia, Korea, India and Africa. As explored in his book The Nine Maidens: Priestesses of the Ancient World (Luath Press, 2023), McHardy shows that whether as Pictish saints, muses, valkyries, druidesses or witches, the tales of these groups of nine women transcend a vast range of cultural and linguistic boundaries. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

When King Arthur was conveyed to Avalon they were there. When Odin summoned warriors to Valhalla they were there. When Apollo was worshipped on Greek mountains they were there. When Brendan came to the Island of Women they were there. They are the Nine Maidens – from the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, to the nine sisters at the heart of the found myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, these women stand out in history and mythology. Triggered by a local story still told in his native Dundee, Stuart McHardy has traced what seems to be memories of groups of nine women across much of Europe and as far as Siberia, Korea, India and Africa. As explored in his book The Nine Maidens: Priestesses of the Ancient World (Luath Press, 2023), McHardy shows that whether as Pictish saints, muses, valkyries, druidesses or witches, the tales of these groups of nine women transcend a vast range of cultural and linguistic boundaries. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/folkore

When King Arthur was conveyed to Avalon they were there. When Odin summoned warriors to Valhalla they were there. When Apollo was worshipped on Greek mountains they were there. When Brendan came to the Island of Women they were there. They are the Nine Maidens – from the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, to the nine sisters at the heart of the found myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, these women stand out in history and mythology. Triggered by a local story still told in his native Dundee, Stuart McHardy has traced what seems to be memories of groups of nine women across much of Europe and as far as Siberia, Korea, India and Africa. As explored in his book The Nine Maidens: Priestesses of the Ancient World (Luath Press, 2023), McHardy shows that whether as Pictish saints, muses, valkyries, druidesses or witches, the tales of these groups of nine women transcend a vast range of cultural and linguistic boundaries. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

When King Arthur was conveyed to Avalon they were there. When Odin summoned warriors to Valhalla they were there. When Apollo was worshipped on Greek mountains they were there. When Brendan came to the Island of Women they were there. They are the Nine Maidens – from the mothers of the Norse God Heimdall, Morgan and her sisters on Avalon, to the nine sisters at the heart of the found myth of the Gikuyu of Kenya or witches battling with the Irish St Patrick, these women stand out in history and mythology. Triggered by a local story still told in his native Dundee, Stuart McHardy has traced what seems to be memories of groups of nine women across much of Europe and as far as Siberia, Korea, India and Africa. As explored in his book The Nine Maidens: Priestesses of the Ancient World (Luath Press, 2023), McHardy shows that whether as Pictish saints, muses, valkyries, druidesses or witches, the tales of these groups of nine women transcend a vast range of cultural and linguistic boundaries. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Did you know that we only have access to an estimated ONE PERCENT of all documented ancient historical traditions and spiritual practices? Stories and fables are much more convincing when there's no evidence to contradict them... Which is exactly why the Christian church destroyed ancient libraries, appropriated pagan holidays and gods and made it their global mission (literally) to subvert all pagan and indigenous cultural, spiritual and religious practices. Conveniently, the obliteration of pre-Christian artifacts, particularly in Europe, eliminated nearly all trace of female participation in religious traditions and spiritual leadership. The Way of the Priestess by Dr. Sarah Coxon helps us patch together the little evidence we do have of ancient priestesses, powerful female oracles and even poets who were once the respected bearers of connection between society and the divine. I hope this quick dip into the forgotten herstories of women as spiritual leaders brings you a breath of fresh perspective and adds a bounce of confidence to your step :) Subscribing and sharing your kind thoughts & feedback in a review on iTunes is the ultimate way to support Amy and help Awakening Aphrodite in everyone! You can find all things Amy at: ⁠⁠amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠ Jump on Amy's ⁠⁠email list⁠ ⁠where she shares her personal stuff and her newest health and wellness tips and favorite products, classes, course and events updates. For special discounts on Amy's favorite products, visit her ⁠⁠⁠estore⁠⁠⁠. We appreciate and encourage you to reach out and interact with us by leaving a comment, following and sharing the episodes at ⁠⁠@FitAmyTV⁠⁠ on IG and ⁠Amy Fournier ⁠on FB and remember, you can also watch the episodes on YouTube at ⁠⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast/FitAmyTV⁠⁠

Welcome back to another episode on Styx and Bones with your ghost hosts Chelsea and Tenn!! In this episode we're talking all things about being a High Priestess in both the modern and ancient times. Chelsea is sharing her journey into becoming a High Priestess for King Hades while Tenn shares how it was done - taking a case study from looking at the Vestal Virgins. Your ghost hosts then talk about a question we have been avoiding like the plague itself... miasma in the practice and how it gets misinterpreted within spiritual communities. Join us as we chat about how we modernize our own hellenic practice, answers some listener Q+A and more! ===================================================== Want more episodes and to join a spiritual community? Don't forget to join our Patreon - $10 a months we go live, do more podcasts and share more information around witchcraft, archaeology and more! Sign up here ! Don't forget to like, subscribe and rate our podcast! READINGS, SOCIALS AND CLASSES BELOW: Interested in studying and growing your gifts in psychic mediumship?! We just came out with our beginners self-guided course - Foundations 1: Psychic Mediumship and You Check it out here: https://styxandbones.teachable.com/p/foundations-to-mediumship-course-one Watch Us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUtwmf9GyCBGmB-nk_bQ4w Book a Reading with Us: https://www.crystalmoonclarity.com/services-crystal-moon-clarity Styx and Bones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast/ Shop Our Store Styx and Bones the Store: https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonesstore/ Chelsea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clchthonicwitch/ Tenn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ Music by LiteSaturation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/styx-and-bones-podcast/support

Laylla and Chelle delve into the mystical realm of covens and the art of finding the perfect magical community. Our enchanting hosts are joined by two bewitching guests, Wendy and Kelly, who are none other than Laylla's High Priestesses from Circle of the Green.Ever wondered what to look for in a coven? Or maybe you're curious about those red flags that might raise eyebrows? Laylla, Chelle, Wendy, and Kelly spill the magical tea on what makes a coven click and what signs to be wary of. They're diving deep into what to expect during a coven interview and offering insights to those who are embarking on this mystical journey. The witches touch on Charles Mars' "Seeker's Rights," a topic that resonates with all seekers of magical wisdom. The circle of witches has a candid discussion about the difficulties of the current quest for covens and magical kinship, not just by Laylla and Chelle, but by witchlings and seasoned witches across the mystical spectrum. From sharing experiences to offering advice, this episode is a roadmap for those navigating the labyrinth of covens and seeking their magical tribe. Tune in and let Laylla, Chelle, Wendy, and Kelly illuminate the path to finding the coven that resonates with your soul. Get ready for laughter, revelations, and an enchanting journey into the heart of magical kinship.Circle of The Green