Podcasts about sacred art

It's a bit of a cliché to say that we live in uncertain times. Just look at the headlines. Relationships — from the global to the intimate — are fraying. We swim in waters full of fear and worry, contempt and disdain. Anxiety abounds. That's why today's guest — writer and cultural commentator, Sara Billups — has written a new book. It's called “Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church and Politics.” It's out now and — spoiler alert — Billups writes quite a bit about Ignatian spirituality. She looks to Ignatius' all-important idea of holy indifference as a way of approaching the anxiety-inducing moment in which we all find ourselves. You may recall that when Ignatius says “indifference,” he's not promoting a lifestyle that is apathetic or callous to the signs of the times. Rather, Ignatius wants us to let go of how we want things to go and to instead allow God's Spirit to use us as they Spirit wills. In short, God's ways are not our ways; so, let's put aside our preferences and discover God's. In addition to this new book, “Nervous Systems,” Billups has bylines in the New York Times and Christianity Today. She completed a Doctor of Ministry in the Sacred Art of Writing at Peterson Cetner for the Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary. She writes a Substack called “Bitter Scroll” and hosts a podcast called “That's the Spirit.” You can learn more about Sara and her work by exploring the links below. Website: https://www.sarabillups.com/ Order the book: https://www.amazon.com/Nervous-Systems-Spiritual-Practices-Politics-ebook/dp/B0F2NC1QDL Substack: https://www.sarabillups.com/bitter-scroll

In this short but powerful episode, Kelly breaks down the five most important ways you should be using client results, wins, and testimonials to drive authority, visibility, and sales in 2026. With a trust recession impacting every corner of the online business space, consumer confidence is at an all-time low, which means your clients' voices now matter more than your own. Kelly explains how the brands that continue to grow in 2026 will be the ones who put results front and center and use social proof intentionally across all channels. You'll learn: Why fewer online marketers shared wins in 2025 The core mistakes most businesses make with testimonials The 5 strategic placements to use wins for maximum impact How to operationalize social proof into weekly marketing How to turn books into passive funnels for trust-building offers Plus: Kelly shares how her team transformed their approach to social proof this year — and why doubling down on client results became one of the most profitable decisions they made. TIMESTAMPS 01:20–02:04 — Why many marketers struggled to produce client results this year 02:04–02:40 — Why your clients' voices carry more weight than your own 02:40–03:15 — The role online reviews play in visibility and discovery 03:15–04:10 — The 5 strategic opportunities to revive and use client stories 04:10–05:20 — Using stories to consistently show wins + case studies 06:36–08:00 — Various formats for showcasing social proof 09:10–10:15 — Testimonials and videos in launch countdown timer 10:15–11:48 — Using the half-day workshop framework with curated testimonials 11:48–13:42 —  Using UGC to sell books + why book sales are true passive income 13:42–14:58 — How book reviews fuel authority and trust-building offers 14:58–15:46 — Online reviews as an algorithm driver 15:46–16:10 — Join the free, live workshop on December 2nd to build your daily sales machine RESOURCES:  Join my free, live half-day workshop to build your daily sales machine for 2026: https://accelerator.virtualbusinessschool.com/register-b  Join The Virtual Business School membership for just $97/month, no contract: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/joinvbs  Grab a copy of one of Kelly's best-selling books: Unstoppable: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Principles-Unlimited-Success-Business/dp/1530131154  Bigger Than You: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Building an Unstoppable Team https://www.amazon.com/Bigger-Than-You-Entrepreneurs-Unstoppable/dp/172758726X  Audiobook version (on sale for $7!): https://books.thebusinessadvisory.com/audiobooksocial7  Conviction Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/Conviction-Marketing-Kelly-Roach/dp/B09S259DWK  Follow along behind the scenes of Kelly's 5th book, The Sacred Art of Selling: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/i9TP7QImQWj1R6UrLfM5 

Already feeling overwhelmed by the rush of the holiday season?  On this best-of The Reconnect, A.C. Seiple, author of "The Sacred Art of Slowing Down," helps us do just that:  slow down and embrace God's tender compassion and care, especially for the most wounded parts of us. Novelist Donna VanLiere, author of "Looking for Christmas," talks the importance of remembering the accounts of Jesus' birth and the people involved.  These past stories speak to us in the present day.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Gracie Mandujano was born in Honduras, a land rooted in ancient Mayan traditions, and from an early age felt called to reconnect with life's true purpose and the depth of her courageous spirit. Guided by yoga and dance, she returned to her physical body and divine power, dedicating herself to ancestral arts and becoming a healer and light worker. Her lineage eventually led her back to the ways of her ancestors, committing to the Camino Rojo and the Danza de la Luna, where she studies traditional forms of ceremony, prayer, and healing. Uniting these paths, Gracie and Estelle co-created a series of transformative containers under the school Modern Organic Dance & Sacred Arts, sharing this sacred space of essential growth with women and men across the world.In this episode you will learn about:- Gracie's journey from dentistry to discovering tribal fusion and Oriental dance.- The hidden energetics behind “inward” and “outward” movements in Oriental dance.- How class energy, rhythm choices, and even the moon cycle shape her teaching.- The story of healing a pre-cancer diagnosis through intentional dance practice.- The birth of “Modern Organic Dance” and why belly dance didn't feel like the right label.Show Notes to this episode:Find Gracie Mandujano on Instagram, FB, YouTube, and website.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

Southside Tribe! In this next episode, we dive a bit deeper into why developing the discipline of reading isn't just an intellectual hobby for bookworms — it's a spiritual practice of love, patience, and seeking truth. Pulling from real-life ministry moments, cultural tensions, and biblical wisdom, Trip, KB and Ameen explore how rushed, shallow engagement is fracturing communities, fueling suspicion, and eroding our witness. From immigration misconceptions to conspiracy culture, and even some satanic panic, we unpack how slowing down to actually learn about people — and from people — is a form of Christian love. We talk about the gym-like journey of growing in knowledge, why motives matter, and how repetition, and steady formation shape us more deeply than quick hits of information ever could. This episode is yet another invitation to embrace reading as a pathway to wholeness, humility, and Christlike integrity. Pull up! Episode on all audio platforms, and bonus content on our Patreon community!! Become a Patreon member for Early Access & Exclusive Bonus Content - https://patreon.com/Southsiderabbi Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by Redeem Healthshare, a division of Samaritan Ministries. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03MQXV_0 Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by Native Supply - grab SR merch there! https://www.native.supply https://native.supply/collections/southside-rabbi Follow us Online: Southsiderabbipodcast.com https://linktr.ee/southsiderabbi Email us at Southsiderabbipodcast@gmail.com Intro music produced by Randeaux- https://www.instagram.com/randeauxbandeaux/ Contact at randeauxbandeaux@gmail.com All rights reserved by their respective owners. #KB #Ameen #Podcast

Dan DeSena is a transformational guide helping men achieve authentic growth. I asked Dan about his approach to teaching men about self-pleasure, sexual health, and emotional resilience. We spoke of the sacredness of sex as a spiritual practice, our personal experiences with energy-based orgasms.  Dan expanded on his journey from growing up in a religious family with restrictive views on sexuality to finding sacred sexuality work with John Wineland, which helped him integrate his masculinity and leadership qualities. He's learned to embrace his "darkness" and dominant energy while keeping his heart open, understanding that conscious women sense a man's true strength and authenticity. Dan emphasized that authentic leadership and dominance are not toxic when approached with love and awareness, and he now helps men navigate these aspects of their sexuality while maintaining emotional connection. Dan emphasized the importance of presence and conscious awareness during sexual experience, explaining how many men are trained to feel shame or anxiety about self-pleasure from a young age, leading to negative patterns in their sexual experiences. Dan shared his own journey of retraining his nervous system to practice self-pleasure without relying on fantasy or porn, and he advised men to focus on subtle pleasure and to make conscious choices about when to ejaculate. He also discussed how learning to be present during self-pleasure can improve sexual experiences with partners, as women often desire emotional connection and presence rather than just physical performance. Dan shared about the importance of a safe space for men to talk about sex and being honest with partners about sexual challenges while committing to personal growth and healing. Dan shared his own experience of ending a long-term relationship due to incompatible paths in addressing sexual issues, but stressed that honesty and personal work are crucial steps forward. Dan and I discussed our personal journeys of self-love and sexual awakening, embracing our vulnerability, authenticity, presence and developing self-compassion. I shared my experience personally and with clients- the interconnectedness of a fulfilling sex life with overall relationship satisfaction and the ripple effect of these qualities into other life areas. We both expressed a deep longing for a life where every interaction is infused with sacredness and love! As we discussed the sacredness of sex and the importance of treating it as a spiritual practice, Dan shared his experiences with cultivating sexual energy and having full-body orgasms, the concept of orgasm beyond ejaculation, and discussing how men can learn to control and direct their sexual energy.  It was so fun to explore hypothetical scenarios and share personal stories. On After The Show on Patreon, Dan revealed that his mother gave him a sex education talk when he was 10 years old, after he expressed admiration for Michael Jackson's song "Billie Jean." We danced and enjoyed our full self-expression and even got a taste of Dan demonstrating a full body orgasm on After the Show- a first! Dan explained the concept of a full-body orgasm, describing how to move energy through the body during sexual experiences. They agreed that presence and awareness are key to enjoying these experiences without losing connection with a partner. Discover more on Dan's site DanDeSena.com ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Dan:   A respected guide in transformational work, Dan brings a grounded approach to personal mastery that resonates with men seeking authentic growth. Drawing from his rich background as a psychotherapist, musician, teacher, speaker, group leader, and healer, he creates brave spaces where men discover deeper confidence, purpose, and presence. His work transcends surface-level development, addressing the foundational elements of masculine identity while challenging outdated notions that no longer serve us. With a passionate commitment to transforming how men think about sexuality, confidence, masculinity, success, and happiness, he offers a refreshingly honest perspective on what true fulfillment looks like. Through practical wisdom and transformative practices, he guides men to embrace emotional intelligence alongside inner strength. Known for his direct communication style and compassionate approach, he meets men exactly where they are—no judgment, no shame tactics, just honest conversation and real tools for change. His philosophy centers on the belief that true confidence stems from self-mastery and emotional resilience. Participants in his programs consistently report profound shifts in their relationships, professional lives, and self-understanding.   Website:  https://www.dandesena.com Socials:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dan_desena/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@dan.desena.coachi YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SexualSelfMasteryforMen Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. 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Have you ever been moved by beauty? As we conclude our journey through the eighth commandment, we learn that beautiful art points us to the truth and perfection of God. Lastly, Fr. Mike reminds us that this commandment encourages us to always walk in the light and bear witness to Christ in all we say and do. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2500-2513. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When was the last time you did something purely for yourself—without apologizing for it, justifying it, or making sure everyone else was taken care of first? Most of us were taught that being selfish is wrong. But what if we've had it backwards? What if honoring your needs is actually the foundation of authentic generosity and love? In this solo episode, I invite you to rethink everything you've believed about selfishness and see it instead as a sacred practice of self-respect. Together, we'll explore how reclaiming your right to rest, receive, and say no can deepen—not damage—your relationships. By the end of this conversation, you'll understand that boundaries aren't barriers; they're bridges to connection, truth, and peace.   What we explore: The cultural conditioning that taught us to equate selfishness with shame Why self-abandonment disguised as selflessness erodes genuine connection How to tell the difference between generosity and performance Simple ways to practice sacred selfishness during the holidays How honoring your needs restores trust, integrity, and authenticity in every relationship   You don't owe anyone your depletion. You owe yourself your wholeness. This episode is your permission slip to stop apologizing for your boundaries—and start seeing them as the most loving gift you can give.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

We're joined with Derek Rotty, author, talks about his book Praying with Sacred Art: Pondering the Mystery of Redemption through Visio Divina. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about their annual Christmas program to provide gifts for families in need. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Newspaper issue.

In this episode of Southside Rabbi, Trip Lee, KB and Ameen fire up a passionate conversation about the sacred discipline of reading — not just as a hobby, but as a spiritual act. From their own journeys of falling in love with books after coming to faith, to reflecting on how God chose words as His primary way to communicate with humanity, this episode challenges listeners to rediscover the power of the written word. From examining how we've traded depth for digital speed, to how Frederick Douglass risked his life to read, and why even fiction can renew our imagination and empathy, this convo is packed with depth. They share stories about how to learn to love reading, the importance of learning from the past generations while passing down wisdom to the next generations, and how “the kingdom is slow” — because growth, understanding, and faith all take time. So whether you're a lifelong bookworm, or someone who hasn't flipped a page in years, this episode is an invitation to pick up a book, open the Scriptures, and remember that reading is much more than information — it's illumination. Southside Tribe, let's go!! Episode on all audio platforms, and bonus content on our Patreon community!! Become a Patreon member for Early Access & Exclusive Bonus Content - https://patreon.com/Southsiderabbi Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by Redeem Healthshare, a division of Samaritan Ministries. Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03MQXV_0 Southside Rabbi is proudly sponsored by Native Supply - grab SR merch there! https://www.native.supply https://native.supply/collections/southside-rabbi Follow us Online: Southsiderabbipodcast.com https://linktr.ee/southsiderabbi Email us at Southsiderabbipodcast@gmail.com Intro music produced by Randeaux- https://www.instagram.com/randeauxbandeaux/ Contact at randeauxbandeaux@gmail.com All rights reserved by their respective owners. #KB #Ameen #Podcast

The federal government inches towards reopening as five Democratic senators signal they will join Republicans in passing legislation to fund the government. SNAP benefits were in question during the shutdown– how can Christians think about the role of the federal government in providing food assistance? And we haven't heard much in the news about Iran recently; what's going on there? Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss these headlines, and Clarissa talks with Sara Billups about how to address anxiety through embodied, spiritual practices. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: -Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church, and Politics by Sara Billups.  GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:  -Join the conversation at our Substack.  -Find us on YouTube.  -Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice.    ABOUT THE GUESTS:   Sara Billups is a Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Christianity Today, Aspen Ideas, and others. Sara writes Bitter Scroll, a monthly Substack letter and co-hosts the podcast That's the Spirit. She earned a Doctor of Ministry in the Sacred Art of Writing at the Peterson Center for the Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary.  ABOUT THE BULLETIN:  The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.    The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more.    “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today  Producer: Clarissa Moll  Associate Producer: Alexa Burke  Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper   Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's been a hot minute, friends — but I'm back, coffee in hand (lukewarm, let's be honest) and heart wide open.In this impromptu catch-up episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's been unfolding behind the scenes — from evolving my creative platforms to launching something deeply personal and profoundly meaningful: The Hindu Mystic Oracle.This breathtaking 42-card deck was inspired by my grandmother's bedtime stories and created to bridge ancient wisdom with modern life. It's part art, part ritual, part legacy — and right now, it's live on Kickstarter.Join me as I share how a shower download turned into a soul-led project that's been years in the making, what I've learned about divine timing, creative detours, and trusting intuitive nudges — even when you don't have all the answers.Plus, I'm spilling details about my new Coach & Cards series happening every Wednesday this month — a free hour of coaching, connection, and clarity (with or without the cards).If you've ever had an idea that wouldn't leave you alone — this one's for you.✨ Listen now, then check out the links below to support the deck, register for Coach & Cards, or join my Musepaper communityhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anitarombough/the-hindu-mystic-oraclehttps://go.anitarombough.com/cardsandcoachSupport the show

October 1923: The BBC's on-air critics go national... These aren't critics OF the BBC (there were - and are - plenty of those), but critics ON the BBC - a literary critic, a music critic, a drama critic, a film critic... Think Front Row, Barry Norman, The Old Grey Whistle Test, but decades earlier. These weekly shows went national via simultaneous broadcasting - SB - and the BBC's London-centric regular programming started to take over the regional schedules. On London 2LO from 14 June 1923 - and nationally on Thursdays from 18 October - was music critic Percy Scholes. On London 2LO from 18 July - and nationally on Fridays from 19 October - was film critic G.A. Atkinson ('Seen on the Screen'). On London 2LO from 8 August - and nationally on Wednesdays from 17 October - was drama critic Archibald Haddon ('News and Views of the Theatre'), and later James Agate. On London 2LO from 3 September - and nationally on Mondays from 15 October - was literary critic John Strachey. And in more recent years, we add comedy criticism to the list - with some comedy writers. James Cary has written BBC sitcoms for TV and radio, inc his own Bluestone 42, Hut 33, Think the Unthinkable, and for others Miranda, My Hero, My Family and more. He joins us with his opinions on comedy, the BBC, and what he'd do if he were DG. And Miranda Hart - once our boss (I also wrote for the show Miranda) - joins us in a conversation I had for my previous podcast, The Heptagon Club (a podcast of conversations with 7 guests per episode - it was exhausting, so I stopped, for the simpler task of chronicling the history of the BBC...) And our latest clue to our audio festive treat. Ooh...   SHOWNOTES: Original music is by Will Farmer.  James Cary's books include The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer and The Sacred Art of Joking, and his podcasts include The Stand-up Theologian. Our survey of what you like/don't about this podcast is here - do please spare 5mins to let me know your thoughts: http://tiny.cc/bbcenturysurvey Thanks to Andrew Barker, our Newspaper Detective, for finding the press extracts.  Paul's Substack: https://paulkerensa.substack.com/ Paul's live show on the BBC origin story visits a variety of tour stops: www.paulkerensa.com/tour... INCLUDING new show Four Monarchs and a Mic: The BBC's Royal Engineer at Leicester Comedy Festival on Sat 8th Feb 2026. This podcast is not made by today's BBC. It's just about the old BBC. And occasionally what's ahead. Please like/share/rate/review this podcast - it all really helps. Support us on Patreon (£5/mth - thanks if you do!), for bonus videos, writings, readings etc. It helps us fund books, web hosting, and oddities like... things coming soon... Or a one-off tip to Ko-fi.com/paulkerensa? Thanks! All keeps the podcast going. Next time: Episode 108: An Evening of Mass Telepathy - a centenary dramatic re-enactment of a lost legendary broadcast!  More on this broadcasting history project at paulkerensa.com/oldradio  

Sara Billups returns to Shifting Culture to talk about her new book Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church, and Politics. Together we explore the anxiety running through our lives, our churches, and our culture and what it means to find peace that's deeper than control. Sara shares how Ignatian spirituality and the practice of “holy indifference” can help us let go, stay present, and love well in a restless world. We talk about caregiving, community, mental health, and how the embodied way of Jesus leads us toward healing, trust, and wholeness.Sara Billups is a Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Christianity Today, Aspen Ideas, and others. Sara writes Bitter Scroll, a monthly Substack letter and co-hosts the podcast That's the Spirit. She earned a Doctor of Ministry in the Sacred Art of Writing at the Peterson Center for the Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary. Sara works to help wavering Christians remain steadfast through cultural storms and continues to hope for the flourishing of the Church amid deep political and cultural division in America.Her first book, Orphaned Believers, follows the journey of a generation raised in the 80s and 90s of evangelicalism reckoning with the tradition that raised them and searching for a new way to participate in the story of God. Her second book, Nervous Systems, will be released November 4, 2025, from Baker Books.Sara's Book:Nervous SystemsSara's Recommendations:Slow HorsesSemi Permanent by Molly PardenConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Catch On Fire PodcastsThis channel does a deep dive into the scriptures so as to teach what it means to be...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Guest sermon by Josh Scott, Lead Pastor at Gracepointe Church in Nashville   One thing progressives and conservatives undeniably share is this: we all cherry-pick the Bible. It's an unavoidable reality that we gravitate toward certain passages and stories while overlooking or even rejecting others. If that's the case, then the question isn't whether we cherry-pick — but how we do it. Can we acknowledge this fact and still approach Scripture in ways that are rooted in integrity? And could there be a way in which “cherry-picking” becomes not a flaw, but something thoughtful — even sacred?

Icons, Conversion, And A Life ReframedWe trace Sdn Michael Roeder's path from ministry and publishing to iconographer and the deaconate, exploring how a single purchase grew into a collection, a craft, and a new spiritual home. Along the way we unpack technique, tradition, and why icons feel like windows that also watch.Join us for this Cloud of Witnesses exclusive, a presentation on an iconographer's journey from faith, to art, to transcendence, to Orthodoxy, given only once at Point Loma Nazarene University, Thursday, October 2nd, at 7 p.m. (PDT).  • early family loss, blended roots, and resilient confidence• first icon purchase and the pull toward sacred art• retirement, workshops, and apprenticeship in iconography• Orthodoxy's phronema and full-senses worship• travel to Russia, Wales, and encounters with living tradition• making, gilding, and finishing techniques for icons• how tradition guides creativity without distortion• parish life, service, and supporting church iconographers• collecting ethics, provenance, and legacy questions• why the eyes of saints communicate love and peaceWhat if a single image could rearrange your life? Michael Rader joins us to share how buying one modest icon opened a door to two hundred more, years of study and apprenticeship, and a surprising call to serve as a subdeacon. We follow his path from youth ministry and publishing into the world of egg tempera, gold leaf, incense, and chant—learning how beauty can teach as deeply as books and how a tradition can expand the heart without abandoning the mind.We talk about the phronema—the Orthodox way of seeing—and why the liturgy engages every sense: candles and incense for scent, chant and bells for sound, processions and prostrations for the body, and a calendar that binds communities across continents. Michael explains how icons are made, from gessoed boards and warm red bole beneath leaf to fine painted gold for intricate lines. He shares the craft realities of commissions, timelines, and finishing, and the guardrails that keep iconography faithful to theology while still leaving room for personal skill and nuance.Travel stories from Russia and Wales bring the tradition to life: cathedrals heavy with color, Rublev's Trinity looming with quiet power, and small wooden churches radiant without marble or gold. We explore collecting with conscience, the peace guests feel in a home lined with saints, and a simple test from a trusted dealer: look into the eyes and see whether the love of God looks back. That gaze, Michael says, is what drew him deeper—past analysis, into adoration. Press play to meet the saints, learn the craft, and consider how sacred art might reshape your prayer, your space, and your week.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow Cloud of Witnesses, share with a friend who loves art and faith, and leave a review with the icon or artwork that moved you most.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTokPlease leave a comment with your thoughts!

In this episode of The Insights Within Podcast, Paula Immo shares a heartfelt transmission and reflection on one of the most overlooked moments in leadership — knowing when it's time to let go.Through a channeled letter, divine guidance, and an energetic message of release, Paula explores what happens when we stay too long in relationships, collaborations, or seasons that no longer align.She reveals how true sovereignty is not cold withdrawal but sacred realignment — the act of choosing truth over approval, peace over performance, and self-honoring over self-abandonment.You'll be guided through a gentle process of forgiveness, energetic release, and leadership integration, learning how the clearest “no” can become your most loving act.This episode is a tender reminder that boundaries are love, alignment is peace, and leaving can also be leadership.—For details and application of the Sacred Success Journey → click here Subscribe to our Weekly notes: www.paulaimmo.com Follow us on Instagram: the.insights.within—Keywords: letting go in leadership, sovereign leadership, alignment and boundaries, emotional intelligence for leaders, discernment and integrity, sacred success

What does it really mean to practice yoga not just once in a while, but again and again, across years, through resistance, joy, boredom, and transformation? In this episode, Kino and Tim explore the deeper meaning of abhyāsa, the Sanskrit word often translated as “practice,” but whose roots reveal something far more enduring: the committed, intentional act of returning. They weave this with the concept of bhāvanā, the inner cultivation of the heart and mind, drawn from early Buddhist teachings. Through stories from the Ashtanga method and personal reflections on the power of repetition, Kino and Tim share how practice is not about performance or perfection, but about shaping who we become through presence. This episode is an invitation to see practice not as a means to an end, but as the path itself. The pose is not the point. Returning is the point. Cultivating presence, breath by breath, day by day, becomes the living path of yoga. When we stop running and return to the moment, we remember, this is the place we never truly left. Practice LIVE with me exclusively on Omstars! Start your journey today with a 7-day trial at omstars.com. Registration is now open for Yogaversity! Join us for a transformative 12-month yoga education program. Stay connected with us on social @omstarsofficial and @kinoyoga Practice with me in person for workshops, classes, retreats, trainings and Mysore seasons. Find out more about where I'm teaching at kinoyoga.com and sign up for our Mysore season in Miami at www.miamilifecenter.com.

Pastor Daryl Crouch, who also serves as director for Everyone's Wilson, helps us meditate on Jesus's beatitude "Blessed are the peacemakers."  First being at peace with God, we are called help spread that peace through Jesus.  A.C. Seiple, author of "The Sacred Art of Slowing Down," helps us do just that:  slow down and embrace God's tender compassion and care, especially for the most wounded parts of us.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

DescriptionA picture is worth a thousand words. We know that saying very well, and it's, it's really true. In fact, I was just on a call with a colleague from across the country earlier this week and you know, when you're on, or Zoom and, and you're talking to one another and you're trying to describe what it is that you're planning on or thinking, and if there's a document or even better kind of an image or a diagram that kind of lays out what you're describing, you wanna say just like, well, hey, can I just show you?You know, can I just share my screen? I'm sure you've been there and after I shared my screen. Then everything kind of made sense. I was able to explain it better. The other person was able to see it better, uh, not you know, listening to me describe it, but actually to see it on paper. Really made the difference.And,. I think the same thing can be true in Catholic talks and in particular how we might employ the beauty, the evangelizing. Beauty of sacred art. Today I want to dig into how and why we might use sacred art in our talks.Here's an image of the bronze sculpture that made such an impact on me at the Vatican Museumshttps://www.everypixel.com/image-12179653852684922977LinksFor more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here's a link to the channel.Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or FacebookJoin the Better Preach email list.

Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28. Our world is wired for stress, for activity, not for being sedentary.  When we live in a chronic state of stress, we feel exhausted and stuck.  What does it mean to simply rest and be beloved by God and know how to rest in Christ!? Jenny's guest shares how stress affects us and offers practical ways to decompress and focus on our inner self.  Anna Christine (A.C.) Seiple,  is a Licensed Counselor and Author of The Sacred Art of Slowing Down;  Find Relief from Rushed Living, Soothe Your Soul, and Restore Wholeness Within. She reminds us we are human beings, not “doing beings!” With all going on in our lives and the world, is it any wonder we are stressed?! Seiple encourages us to make deliberate decisions to tune in to what's happening in our bodies because this also impacts our spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing. We constantly move through a mixture of emotions in life—everything from fear, joy, pain, surprise, grief, rest, and panic” says Seiple. “These can overwhelm us. Freeze us. We can't stop the complexities of life from being messy.” But, we can make some changes! You can get connected with Anna at her website acseiple.com  and you can find more about her book. Her book is available at bookstores, Target and online.

Can you let yourself feel good? Like, really good... in your body, in your life, in your truth?In this live recording from the Body Transformation Retreat in Bali, Chantelle Raven invites us into a deeper reckoning with what it truly means to expand our capacity for pleasure. So often on the healing path we focus on pain, shadows, trauma, but what happens when life offers you joy, love, beauty, and Eros? Can your nervous system hold that too?This isn't just about bliss. It's about reparenting your body to trust the goodness. It's about staying present when shame rises. And it's about recognizing that our ability to hold others: clients, children, lovers, is always mirrored by how gently, how powerfully, we're holding ourselves.If you're a practitioner, coach, parent, or partner… this is the episode that will open you to a new depth.Inside This Episode:Why pleasure is just as transformational as painThe real reason shame is the gatekeeper emotionHow your inner parent shows up in your space-holdingWhat most people misunderstand about Eros and embodimentWhy deep presence matters more than any techniqueHow to be with a loved one or client's breakdown without rescuing or retreatingThere's something sacred that happens when we stop trying to fix and start choosing to feel. When we stop holding back our pleasure or running from our shame. This is what it means to live and lead from the body. To guide not from perfection, but from presence. If this episode touched something in you, let it take root. And when you're ready to walk deeper, come find us: at the retreats, the trainings, the moments that change everything.Top Quotes: “Pleasure can burn you into truth just as deeply as pain.” “Shame is the guardian of every other emotion. If you can't feel it, you'll keep denying the rest.” “Don't expect your clients to go anywhere you haven't gone yourself.”Resources + Links:Sign up for the waitlist for the 18-month Tantra Practitioner Program: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/tantra-practitioner-training/ Check out our Self-Paced Program here: https://embodiedawakeningacademy.com/self-paced-tantra-practitioner-training/ Follow us on Instagram: @embodiedawakeningacademy

Song: Set It Right Again Music by: Ana Hernández   Notes: Ana Hernández has been in the music business for quite a while, finding ways to follow the sounds she loves, to express her activist wishes, to ease her anxiety, to remember wise words... and she writes powerful, moving community songs to do all these things! Her book, the Sacred Art of Chant, was a game changer for me when I discovered it in 2019 for the way it named how singing with repetition changed my body. It was a huge honor to be in conversation with her, and then play with harmonies as we sang together (no, I didn't get ALL of them "right"!

Anna Christine (A. C.) Seiple is a licensed counselor, retreat leader, instructor, and researcher. She loves integrating neuroscience with spirituality, honoring the entirety of our created being. She holds two master's degrees—one in clinical mental health counseling and one in biblical studies—and is currently a postgraduate researcher working on her PhD at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Her book, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down, is available now wherever books are sold. Key Topics: - The concept behind A.C.'s book, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down - The disconnect we often experience with our bodies and our minds - What Internal Family Systems (parts work) is and how it is used in therapy - How the Christian faith integrates into parts work - A.C.'s approach to blending the ancient truths of the Bible into modern counseling - How anchoring plays a role into our need to slow down - Polyvagal Theory and its role in creating felt safety in the body and brain - Contemplative practices and their role in modern mindfulness practices 
Connect with A. C. on Instagram @a.c.seiple and online at acseiple.com. Join Erin's monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

Explore the Seven Sorrows of Mary With Mary Jane Fox. Learn about the close bond between Mary and Jesus as we look at the Seven Sorrows that show her love and pain. Discover how her sorrows can help us face our own struggles and find hope. In this episode, you will discover:  Why is Mary called Our Lady of Sorrows?  The meaning of the Rosary of Our Lady of Sorrows.  Mary's lessons on compassion, presence, and hope after suffering. Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. Jewel for the Journey: "The Martyrs endured their torments in their bodies; Mary suffered Hers in Her soul.” - St. Alphonsus Liguori Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started. Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support

Song: May the Way Open Before You Music by: Ana Hernández   Notes: Recording this was a complete treat, because I had four friends in the studio with me -- Rebecca Csuy, Cameron Brownell, AJ Banach, and Sadie Jones learned the song and loved it. AJ catches me when I make a note mistake in the harmony, which is fabulous -- friends who have your back! Next week, I have the privilege of talking with Ana and learning about her extensive background and why community singing matters to her... for now, please enjoy this, which she calls "a simple blessing," and her wish for everyone in the world.   Songwriter Info: Ana Hernández is a composer, recording artist, retreat leader, and activist song leader creating and collecting tunes to build living and just communities through skillful action. A theomusicologist with NYS Poor People's Campaign, Ana is also the author of The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice (Skylight Paths/Turner Publishing).   Sharing Info: The song is free to share in public resistance actions and oral tradition groups. Please contact Ana for recording, streaming, or performing permission.    Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:02:29 Start time of reprise: 00:13:05   Links: Ana's website: https://anahernandez.org Ana's Patreon: www.patreon.com/anahernandez  Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/artist/ana-hernandez/214582777  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NGPpe3jeQqHFeFArIqYEH  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anahermusic  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-p9kisJu1ISLW7w6Wy2lVA  Also look for HARC (with Ruth Cunningham): https://anahernandez.org/album/inside-chants/  The Miserable Offenders: https://anahernandez.org/album/keepin-the-baby-awake-music-for-advent-and-christmas/  Eternal Spirit (w/ Sr. Helena Marie, CHS): https://anahernandez.org/album/eternal-spirit/  Banquet of Love (w/ Ike Sturm and so many friends!): https://anahernandez.org/album/banquet-of-love/    Nuts & Bolts: 6:8, major, 2-part harmony   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely:  https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support.  https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

We were created for so much more than rushing through life. It's easy for everything in our lives to seem fine on the surface. But deep down inside, there's often another story at play―one of overwhelm, stress and heartache, of finding ourselves stuck in old patterns. Rather than feeling the weight of it all, it's easier to spend our days on autopilot, ignoring the noise inside. But what if the peace and relief we most long for comes from tuning in with what's happening inside, instead of tuning it out? This is what author and therapist A.C. Seiple and I explore today as we talk about her new book The Sacred Art of Slowing Down. With such gentleness, wisdom, and experience, A.C. invites us to connect with our bodies and get curious about the spaces within that feel most stuck―and find where we need safety, attunement and care. I hope you'll listen in. Check out A.C.'s new book The Sacred Art of Slowing Down Get Faith & Feeling's weekly resource email Watch this episode on YouTube Grab a copy of my book Stop Saying I'm Fine Connect with me on my website Find me on Instagram @__taylorjoy__

Air Date - 08 September 2025Song-Carriers & Changemakers: The Sacred Art of Singing Together with Kristin JohnstadWhat if singing were more than expression—what if it were a form of healing, a sanctuary, a bridge between worlds?Join voice visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deeply personal and soul-stirring conversation with her sister, Kristin Johnstad, a community-based artist, singer, dancer, and spiritual guide. Drawing on her roots in classical voice and gospel performance, as well as her work with hospice choirs, chant, and contemplative song circles, Kristin invites us to rediscover the voice as a sacred tool for connection, liberation, and belonging.Together, the sisters explore themes of ancestral memory, communal harmony, and the transformative power of collective voice. With stories woven from their shared past and visions for the future of song as spiritual practice, this episode is a celebration of beauty, resilience, and rising together.In this episode, you'll hear about:– Honoring our song-carrying ancestors and musical lineages– Harmonizing in community as deep listening and trust– Voice as a tool for grief, joy, liberation, and spiritual practiceWhether you're a singer, a seeker, or someone longing to reconnect to the wisdom of your own voice, this is a conversation to soften into, sing along with, and carry in your heart.#KristinJohnstad #VoiceRising  #KaraJohnstad #Music #Interviews #Voice#VoiceAsHealing #ThresholdChoirs #SingingInCommunity #SacredVoice #SisterhoodOfSong #LivingAndDyingWell #VoiceRisingPodcastTo get in touch with Kara Johnstad, go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

What if failure wasn't the end—but the beginning of something greater? In this episode of the Deep Spirituality Podcast, Russ sits down with Dr. Gary Ruelas and Dr. Josh Turner to explore why failure is essential to growth in science, spirituality, and everyday life.You'll hear stories about experiments gone wrong, the hidden lessons of parenting, and why resilience matters more than perfection. Discover how early schooling wires us to fear mistakes, why embracing vulnerability can unlock deeper relationships, and how redefining success can free us from the endless chase for achievement.Whether you're a student, parent, or professional, this conversation will help you see failure in a whole new light—as a tool for discovery, strength, and even joy.

How does a shy, artistic boy raised in a family of hard-bitten Jackson Hole cowboys become one of the world's most insightful guides to India's sacred and tribal arts?In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, Dr. Stephen Huyler joins me to talk about his extraordinary new book, Transformed by India: A Life — his seventh, but the first to tell his own story. Huyler recounts growing up in Ojai as the son of Thacher School's legendary horseman, "Uncle" Jack Huyler, and the pivotal moment when artist Beatrice Wood recognized his kindred spirit and nudged him toward India. That chance encouragement led to a lifetime of scholarship, deep friendships with Indian artists and tribal communities, and a career bridging East and West.We talk about his early encounters — from leading a beloved horse to its burial pit as a boy, to pedaling a rickshaw across the Indian border on his 20th birthday — and how those experiences forged a life of empathy, resilience, and wonder. Along the way, Huyler shares how India's remarkable generosity reshaped his own sense of self, and why its arts and crafts remain vital expressions of humanity today.Transformed by India has already earned acclaim in India, the UK, and the U.S., with a foreword by the Dalai Lama and an audiobook version narrated by Huyler himself. Join us for a conversation about art, identity, rebellion, and the redemptive power of culture.We did not talk about cooking with scallion oil, William F. Buckley Jr. or the Brewers-Cubs rivalry. For more information, check out Dr. Huyler's website at https://stephenhuyler.com/

Send us a textLicensed Counselor, A. C. Seiple, author of The Sacred Art of Slowing Down: Find Relief from Rushed Living, Soothe Your Soul, and Restore Wholeness Within, shares a transformative approach to finding relief from rushed living by embracing the sacred art of slowing down and reconnecting with our embodied selves. Through exploring autonomy, nervous system regulation, and ancient contemplative practices, she offers practical wisdom for tending to our forgotten inner worlds.Pre-order A. C. Seiple's book "The Sacred Art of Slowing Down" wherever books are sold and follow her Substack "All Parts Sacred" for more wisdom on embodied spirituality.Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International

What if ceremony wasn't just a ritual, but the original technology of human evolution and Earth connection? In this transformative episode of Channel Your Genius, Apache ceremonialist Maria Yraceburu shares the sacred protocols, cosmology, and living wisdom of ceremony. Raised in a traditional ceremonial society, Maria reveals how ceremony keeps us in right relationship with the Earth, with Spirit, and with each other, and why learning protocol is essential for anyone walking an intuitive or shamanic path. Maria and Mellissa explore how ceremony shapes our healing, integrates our growth, and even supports the turning of world ages. From honoring the land and ancestors to embodying gratitude and vision, this conversation is a living transmission of Earth magic and ancient prophecy. This episode is not just a teaching, it's an initiation into remembering your birthright.     Talked about in today's episode: ✅ The true meaning of protocol in ceremony, and why etiquette matters as much as intention ✅ How ceremony collaborates with Earth as a living entity to accelerate healing and transformation ✅ The four pillars of every ceremony: intention, healing, gratitude, and vision ✅ Why integration is critical, and the biggest mistake most people make after ceremony ✅ The role of cycles, timing, and Earth's own rhythms in creating powerful ceremonies ✅ How ceremony helps humanity transition from the “world of soul sickness” into the Fifth World of reconnection     Guest Bio: Maria Yraceburu is a respected Apache ceremonialist, storyteller, and earth wisdom keeper who has led ceremonies her entire life. Raised in a traditional dreaming society on the Mogollon Rim of Arizona, Maria carries the sacred protocols and teachings of her lineage while offering them in accessible, healing ways for modern seekers. Through ceremony, storytelling, and apprenticeship, she helps people reconnect with the Earth, Spirit, and their own birthright as powerful collaborators in creation.

We welcome back Kathleen Carr, president of the Catholic Art Institute, to discuss why art matters, in our churches and in our homes. From architecture to painting, let's immerse our senses in that which draws us toward the Transcendent. Show Notes Conference 2025 | Catholic Art Institute CHRISTIAN ART  How Beauty Draws us Closer to God | Fr Patrick van der Vorst  Duncan G. Stroik | Architect iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

In a culture that glorifies busyness and distraction, slowing down is countercultural—but it might just be essential for your soul. In this episode, reflect on Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God,” and let it echo through the lens of Philippians 4:4–9. St. Paul calls us to “rejoice in the Lord always,” to “let [our] reasonableness be known to everyone,” and to “not be anxious about anything.” How? By turning everything—our stress, our schedules, our restlessness—into prayer. “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just… think about these things.” • Why hurry is a spiritual threat • How the peace of God “which surpasses all understanding” can guard your heart and mind • Simple, daily practices for reclaiming silence, prayer, and presence This isn't about escaping the world—it's about waking up to the presence of God in the middle of it.

Imelda Almqvist is an international teacher of Sacred Art and Seiðr/Old Norse Traditions (the ancestral wisdom teachings of Northern Europe). ⁠She has her own Forest School in Sweden, in a remote place where the Forest Meets the Sea and where wolves (sometimes) howl at night. Imelda appears in a TV program, titled Ice Age Shaman, made for the Smithsonian Museum, in the series Mystic Britain, talking about Mesolithic arctic deer shamanism. She has also presented her work on Sounds True and The Shift Network.  Her five non-fiction books include:

In a culture obsessed with comfort and stability, the idea of necessary breakdown feels almost revolutionary. Yet this ancient wisdom appears across traditions—from Leonard Cohen's "There's a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in" to Rumi's understanding that "the wound is the place where the light enters you." This week's conversation explores why our modern fear of breakdown might be preventing our greatest growth. Unlike previous generations who embraced adventure and uncertainty, we've traded our willingness to put "chips on the table" for the illusion of safety. But what if this very attachment to preserving our current forms—whether mental, emotional, or physical—is actually imprisoning the spirit within us? The discussion reveals how breakdown isn't destruction for its own sake, but rather the natural process that allows new life to emerge. Just as a seed must crack open to become a flower, and a caterpillar must dissolve into "goo" to become a butterfly, we too must be willing to let our outdated identities dissolve when they no longer serve our deeper purpose. Perhaps most importantly, this episode addresses the fear that letting go means losing our core principles or truth. The profound insight emerges: when we release what is false about ourselves, what remains is always the truth—solid, uncompromised, and eternal. The question becomes not whether we can afford to break down, but whether we can afford not to. Meditation Mount and HeartLight Productions are pleased to present Musings from the Mount – a weekly podcast with host Joseph Carenza and guests in conversation exploring a range of topics drawn from the Ageless Wisdom teachings. New episodes every Monday. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider donating at MeditationMount.org

We're live with Grayson Quay, Catholic author of the book, The Transhumanist Temptation: How Technology and Ideology Are Reshaping Humanity- and how to Resist, Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and St. Louis IX Art Society, talks about why Catholic sacred art is becoming popular and how we can support local Catholic artists and Bobby Angel, Catholic author of the book The Frassati Field Guide: An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue.

Today's Lake and Shed framed conversation is once again about The Christmas Pig. Nick by the Lake shares the history of the Murray Family and their beanie pig toys as well as a likely source for the defenestration of DP (in Esquire magazine, no less). John talks about the promise and the limits of reading literature through a biographical lens and then explains the anagogical meaning of the Power palace kangaroo court trial of CP and Jack. Both share their reasons for thinking that The Christmas Pig is the perfect distillation of everything Rowling is doing as a writer, to include the relationship of her Lake inspiration to her final Shed product.New to the Lake and Shed Kanreki Birthday series? Here's what we're doing:On 31 July 2025, Joanne Murray, aka J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, will be celebrating her 60th birthday. This celebration is considered a ‘second birth' in Japan or Kanreki because it is the completion of the oriental astrological cycle. To mark JKR's Kanreki, Dr John Granger and Nick Jeffery, both Nipponophiles, are reading through Rowling's twenty-one published works and reviewing them in light of the author's writing process, her ‘Lake and Shed' metaphor. The ‘Lake' is the biographical source of her inspiration; the ‘Shed' is the alocal place of her intentional artistry, in which garage she transforms the biographical stuff provided by her subconscious mind into the archetypal stories that have made her the most important author of her age. You can hear Nick and John discuss this process and their birthday project at the first entry in this series of posts: Happy Birthday, JKR! A Lake and Shed Celebration of her Life and Work.Tomorrow? Our look at the Steve Kloves “complete screenplay” Secrets of Dumbledore, one based on an “original story” by J. K. Rowling. Stay tuned!Links to posts mentioned in today's Lake and Shed conversation for further reading:* The Christmas Pig and Old Rabbit (Nick Jeffery)* The Quadrigal Reading of Christmas Pig (John Granger)* The Velveteen Rabbit and Christmas Pig (Beatrice Groves, pp 17-18)* The Faerie Queene and The Christmas Pig (Elizabeth Baird-Hardy)* The Rowling Studies podcast dedicated to Christmas Pig subjects* Warner Bros Adapting ‘Christmas Pig:' Will It Become Rowling's Best Loved Book? A Second ‘Christmas Carol'?The Perennialist Reading of Christmas Pig Series of HogwartsProfessor posts:* Part 1: John, Peter, and Jack Jones* Part 2: Dante, Sacred Art, and the Symbolism of the Tree and Its Angels12/22: Whence Holly's Hatred in Christmas Pig? The Symbolism of the ‘Broken Angel'* Part 3: The Quadrigal Reading* Part 4: The Magic In Things1/5: Rowling on Love, Hope, Happiness 2018* Part 5: The Blue Bunny1/15 Rowling, Ring Writing, and Maternal Love* Part 6: The Ring CompositionPost Publication Christmas Pig HogwartsProfessor Pieces:10/4: The Christmas Pig – The First Reviews10/10: Beatrice Groves: Unlocking Clues to The Christmas Pig10/13: “For the Straightforward Path Was Lost”: A Few Starting Notes on The Christmas Pig (Evan Willis)10/13: The Christmas Pig and Old Rabbit10/17: Alexandra Palace, JKR, Christmas Pig10/18: J. K. Rowling's Christmas Pig Interviews12/14: Rowling Talks About ‘Christmas Pig'12/17: The Original Christmas Pig was Blind Pig12/26: The Faerie Queene and The Christmas Pig12/27: The Christmas Pig: Amateur AudioBook12/28: Christmas Pig's Chapter Thirteen1/2: Does Anyone “Really” Die in Stories? Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

Today's Lake and Shed framed conversation is once again about the hilarious Christmas story for children of all ages, Christmas Pig. Nick discusses Rowling's many interview statements about the Things which were lost and how many of them match up with things she has lost; he takes a deep dive into the Blue Bunny episode outside the Gates of the City of the Missed and Rowling's embedding herself and her daughter Mackenzie in the story. John talks about the Blue Bunny and his being “found” or “saved” as an allegory of the human condition written in the Rowling shorthand-symbols for (and obsessions with) love, salvation, and what is real.New to the Lake and Shed Kanreki Birthday series? Here's what we're doing:On 31 July 2025, Joanne Murray, aka J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, will be celebrating her 60th birthday. This celebration is considered a ‘second birth' in Japan or Kanreki because it is the completion of the oriental astrological cycle. To mark JKR's Kanreki, Dr John Granger and Nick Jeffery, both Nipponophiles, are reading through Rowling's twenty-one published works and reviewing them in light of the author's writing process, her ‘Lake and Shed' metaphor. The ‘Lake' is the biographical source of her inspiration; the ‘Shed' is the alocal place of her intentional artistry, in which garage she transforms the biographical stuff provided by her subconscious mind into the archetypal stories that have made her the most important author of her age. You can hear Nick and John discuss this process and their birthday project at the first entry in this series of posts: Happy Birthday, JKR! A Lake and Shed Celebration of her Life and Work.Tomorrow? Our second look at Christmas Pig with Nick explaining the history of the Murray Family and their beanie pig toys as well as a likely source for the defenestration of DP (in Esquire magazine, no less). John talks about the promise and the limits of reading literature through a biographical lens and then explains the anagogical meaning of the Power palace kangaroo court trial of CP and Jack. Stay tuned!Links to posts mentioned in today's Lake and Shed conversation for further reading:* “For the Straightforward Path Was Lost”: A Few Starting Notes on The Christmas Pig (Evan Willis)* The Epic ‘Blue Bunny' Post* The Rowling Studies podcast dedicated to Christmas Pig subjects* Warner Bros Adapting ‘Christmas Pig:' Will It Become Rowling's Best Loved Book? A Second ‘Christmas Carol'?The Perennialist Reading of Christmas Pig Seriesof HogwartsProfessor posts:* Part 1: John, Peter, and Jack Jones* Part 2: Dante, Sacred Art, and the Symbolism of the Tree and Its Angels12/22: Whence Holly's Hatred in Christmas Pig? The Symbolism of the ‘Broken Angel'* Part 3: The Quadrigal Reading* Part 4: The Magic In Things1/5: Rowling on Love, Hope, Happiness 2018* Part 5: The Blue Bunny1/15 Rowling, Ring Writing, and Maternal Love* Part 6: The Ring CompositionPost Publication Chritmas Pig HogwartsProfessor Pieces:10/4: The Christmas Pig – The First Reviews10/10: Beatrice Groves: Unlocking Clues to The Christmas Pig10/13: “For the Straightforward Path Was Lost”: A Few Starting Notes on The Christmas Pig (Evan Willis)10/13: The Christmas Pig and Old Rabbit10/17: Alexandra Palace, JKR, Christmas Pig10/18: J. K. Rowling's Christmas Pig Interviews12/14: Rowling Talks About ‘Christmas Pig'12/17: The Original Christmas Pig was Blind Pig12/26: The Faerie Queene and The Christmas Pig12/27: The Christmas Pig: Amateur AudioBook12/28: Christmas Pig's Chapter Thirteen1/2: Does Anyone “Really” Die in Stories? Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

7/9/25 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Dan Rigali John, Glen and Sarah give an update on the rescue of flood victims from Texas, IRS saying that Church can endorse political candidates and National Sugar Cookie Day. Ashley reports on Pope Leo's move to Castel Gandolfo, Italy recognizes same sex-couples on birth certificates, St. Benedict and more. Did You Know - the legend of french fries Dan shares why restoring the beauty of sacred art and Catholic churches is needed.

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Estelle Zaghloul Ramia is a Lebanese-born, Costa Rica-based belly dancer, choreographer, and cultural ambassador who rose to fame after winning the first season of Hezzi Ya Nawaeem on Lebanese TV and later became the first belly dancer to perform on the national stages of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. In recognition of her artistic and community impact, she was honored in 2017 as one of Costa Rica's Women's Empowerment Icons. Her most recent project, Modern Organic Dance and Sacred Arts, is a creative and spiritual collective she co-founded, combining dance, music, videography, ritual, and energy work to create immersive, transformative experiences rooted in sisterhood and sacred expression. She shares her work through performances, teachings, and online platforms.In this episode you will learn about:- Oriental dance as a vessel for ancestral memory and feminine empowerment- What it means to dance with the elements and how fire, water, air, and earth can shape your movement practice- The role of ritual in Estelle's classes, from altars and candles to setting intentions before movement- What blocked shimmies can reveal about your deeper energetic or emotional patterns- How Egyptian mythology holds simple truths about energy, healing, and feminine powerShow Notes to this episode:Find Estelle Zaghloul on Facebook, YouTube,Instagram, and her website.Our previous interview with Estelle Zaghloul :Ep 126. Estelle Zaghloul: Why Has This Dance Entered Your Life?Books recommended by Estelle in this episode:Sacred woman, sacred dance: Awakening spirituality through movement and ritual, by Iris J. StewartGrandmother's secrets : the ancient rituals and healing power of belly dancing, by Al-Rawi, Rosina-Fawzia BThe Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness, by Inna SegalVisit Bellydance.com today: you'll always find something fresh, whether you're looking for costumes, practice wear, veils, hip scarves, jewelry, or music.Follow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

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In this episode of the Feminine Frequency Podcast, Amy sits down with Bryn Daylor for a soulful conversation around how storytelling and writing are sacred tools for self-discovery, healing, and feminine liberation. Together, we explore the beauty and vulnerability of sharing our truth, the confidence that blooms through creative expression, and the deep shifts that often accompany personal growth. We talk about the messy, magical nature of the creative process—how writing can be both a spiritual practice and a path back to ourselves. This episode is an invitation to embrace your full, authentic self. Whether you're just beginning or deep in your craft, this conversation is a reminder that every woman holds a wellspring of creative power—and that your voice is not only needed, but sacred.Connect with Amy:

Natasja Pelgrom is a respected mentor, sacred medicine guide, keynote speaker, and visionary leader in transformational work. She is the founder of Awaken the Medicine Within, a pioneering series of immersive retreats and in-person trainings rooted in sacred, holistic approaches to behavioral change. With over a decade of experience in integration, space-holding, and personal transformation, Natasja has supported thousands on their journey of spiritual and emotional growth.As the founder of the Eudaimonia Institute, she curates immersive programs, seminars, and virtual conferences designed to inspire conscious living and regenerative leadership. Her work interweaves self-actualization principles, ancient wisdom traditions, philosophy, and somatic embodiment—guiding individuals not just to transform, but to embody human flourishing in their everyday lives.Episode Highlights▶ Natasha's first psilocybin experience at 14 and how it launched her path▶ How psychedelics can lead to spiritual awakenings and deep transformation▶ The importance of intentional use—especially for teens—and creating safe, supportive spaces▶ Why space holders must commit to non-judgment, self-reflection, and ongoing learning▶ The role of experiential training and understanding your own journey in becoming an effective facilitator▶ Challenges facilitators face, from emotional burnout to maintaining integrity in a commercializing field▶ The power of community, integration, and truth-telling in supporting growth—for ourselves and othersNatasja Pelgrom's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://www.natasjapelgrom.com/https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasja_pelgrom/▶ Fundamentals of Space Holding: Integrating Holistic Practices for Transformational Space Holding and Leadership 5 Week Training  https://www.eudaimonia.institute/a/2147967973/PrztAQz5  use code “COMMUNITY10" for 10% off  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

What if the most profound aspects of human experience—from religious ritual to artistic expression—have their roots in play? In this thought-provoking exploration of serious play, Captain Frodo challenges the false dichotomy between seriousness and importance, revealing how playful engagement offers access to deeper realities than solemn endeavors often can.Drawing on Plato's assertion that "life must be lived as play," we explore how imaginal play allows us to embody different identities and perspectives, transforming how we experience the world. When a child becomes Zorro or a martial artist imagines standing in flowing water, they're not merely pretending—they're accessing genuine transformative experiences that reveal aspects of reality otherwise hidden.The connections between play, ritual, and religion run deeper than most realize. Scholars like Johan Huizinga have shown how ritual creates a "magic circle" where different rules apply—much like the stage creates a space of possibility for performers. This understanding elevates performance art from "mere entertainment" to a profound human activity that creates shared realities and offers new ways of being.For performers, this perspective transforms how we approach our craft. Rather than apologizing for being "just entertainers," we can confidently assert that art forms the axis around which human culture revolves. By taking play seriously—recognizing its power to transform perspectives and access deeper truths—we honor the profound importance of what we do and strengthen our connection with audiences.Whether you're a performer seeking deeper meaning in your work or simply curious about the hidden importance of play in human experience, this episode offers transformative insights that will change how you see both playfulness and purpose.Support the show...Now you can get t-shirts and hoodies with our wonderful logo. This is the best new way to suport the podcast project. Become a proud parader of your passion for Showmanship and our glorious Craft whilst simultanously helping to gather more followers for the Way.You'll find the store here: https://thewayoftheshowman.printdrop.com.auIf you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to contact me about anything, including wanting me to collaborate on one of your projects you can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comor find out more on the Way of the Showman website.you can follow the Way of Instagram where it is, not surprisingly thewayoftheshowman.If you find it in you and you have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

Episode 242: The Sacred Art of Letting Go | In this heartfelt solo episode, Shayla explores the sacred art of letting go—of relationships, expectations, timelines, and versions of ourselves that no longer serve us. If you're navigating a breakup, a life transition, or the in-between space of becoming, this conversation is here to support you. Through reflections, journaling prompts, and a powerful visualization, Shayla reminds you that letting go isn't failure—it's transformation. This episode is an invitation to release with grace, make space for what's next, and trust the unfolding of your path.Connect with Shayla✨ Activate Align Expand Guided Journal & PlannerActivate Align Expand ProgramActivate Align Expand Affirmation DeckInstagram: @shaylaquinn YouTube: www.youtube.com/shaylaquinn TikTok: @shayla.quinn Website: www.shaylaquinn.com Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shaylaquinn Learn more about TYIL Program

self awareness is the catalyst to evolution. it's a process of inner standing that begins with simply noticing— and being open to wherever the tide takes you. it's raw. it's honest. it's gentle. it's the start of something new. in this episode, tim and i explore what it means to be self aware: knowing yourself vs. watching yourself, staying close to you + so much more. thank you so much for being here + sharing space with us.we love you. Thank you AquaTru for sponsoring today's episode. Go to aquatru.com and use code FTHH to receive 20% off any AquaTru purifier. connect with ri:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠connect with sunset tim:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠connect with FTHH:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FTHH Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠if you are a brand that is interested in partnering with us, please email contact@forthehealthyhoes.com