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2 episodes with Shannon K Evans
2 episodes with Shannon K Evans
We are living in a world that seems to be unraveling at the seams - where chaos, polarization, and anxiety have become our default settings - we need a different way of being. Today, I'm sitting down with Eric Clayton, who's been wrestling with the question: What if peace isn't just the absence of conflict, but a transformative way of living? Eric's new book, "Finding Peace Here and Now," isn't another self-help manual. It's an invitation - a roadmap drawn from Ignatian spirituality that challenges us to look deeper. How do we build peace when everything around us seems designed to tear us apart? How do we find stillness in the storm, not by escaping the world, but by showing up differently? We'll explore how peace starts within us, how it's cultivated through compassion, creativity, and a willingness to see the humanity in everyone - even those we disagree with. This isn't about being passive. It's about a strength so profound it can disarm violence without raising a hand. If you're feeling overwhelmed, if you're searching for hope in a world that seems to have lost its way, this conversation is for you. So join us as we walk through what peace really means. Eric Clayton is an award-winning writer and author of three books on Ignatian spirituality and everyday living, including, "Finding Peace Here and Now: How Ignatian Spirituality Leads Us to Healing and Wholeness," "My Life with the Jedi: The Spirituality of Star Wars," and "Cannonball Moments: Telling Your Story, Deepening Your Faith." He has a children's book, "Our Mother, Too: Mary Embraces the World," which was co-authored by Shannon K. Evans releasing this year. Eric is the deputy director for communications at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States where he manages the award-winning weekly column, "Now Discern This," guest hosts "AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast" and provides filming, writing and audio support for a range of multimedia projects. He has an MA in International Media from American University, a BA in International Studies and Creative Writing from Fairfield University and a graduate certificate in the Ignatian Tradition from Creighton University. He lives in Towson, MD with his family.Eric's Book:Finding Peace Here and NowEric's Recommendation:Changing PlanesSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo 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 Support the show
In this episode Dan explores the complexities of friendship in modern society. He discusses the lies we tell ourselves about friendships, the importance of quality over quantity, and actionable steps to enhance our social lives.RESOURCES BELOWWANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htmWANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htmEbook: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htmWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htmWatch this before you call a divorce attorney:https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htmChesterton Academy of BuffaloFind a Chesterton School Near YouMezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small BusinessEmbracing Weakness: The Unlikely Secret to Changing the World by Shannon K. Evans
The holiday season, while often filled with joy and celebration, can also amplify feelings of loneliness, grief, and overwhelm. In those moments, it's easy to feel as though we're navigating life's challenges alone, carrying burdens too heavy to bear. But what if the very struggles we face are opportunities to connect with a deeper source of strength? In this episode, Rev. Lizzie reminds us that through spirituality, we can find a wellspring of resilience and hope. Whether we're juggling endless to-do lists or grieving a profound loss, Lizzie shares how God's presence and love offer us the courage to endure, grow, and heal—even in life's most trying seasons.Rev. Lizzie McManus Dail has lived all over the world with her boots now rooted in Austin, Texas, where she is living her dream as the founder of Jubilee Episcopal Church. Lizzie is passionate about the evangelism of a God who makes each of us for joy, which is why you might see her doing silly dances and talking about church history on Instagram and TikTok with her 80K followers. As a graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, Lizzie brought a passion for intersectional feminism and queer theology to her studies at Duke Divinity School and Seminary of the Southwest. It was her time in both Massachusetts and North Carolina that brought her into the Episcopal church, where she was ordained in 2020. While grateful for her academic formation, she still swears most things she learned about being a priest she learned from 5 plus years of working in the service industry and access to the arts in her public high school. Tune in!What You Will Learn:[00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Rev. Lizzie[04:53] What spirituality is and how it differs from religion [06:57] How spirituality helps build emotional resilience during challenging times[0942] How spiritual communities offer emotional strength and support [16:14] Spiritual practices to build trust and manage difficult emotions[28:26] Two Advent practices to cultivate peace and trust this holiday season [34:06] Rev. Lizzie's upcoming book and its message on emotional resilience[43:22] How God calls us to walk and transform us through a refining fire [47:18] What inspired Rev Lizzie to write her book, and how it will support readers [53:48] One key takeaway from Rev Lizzie to apply to your life this holiday season[54:56] Wrap up and end of the showStandout Quotes:“To know God is to go deep within ourselves; we have to learn to trust and listen deep within ourselves to hear how God is speaking to us and giving us everything we need to endure.” [07:57]“Taking some deliberate quiet time in the hustle and bustle of holiday season can be really significant.” [30:25]“You don't have to do anything to deserve and receive the bigness of God's love; it's just given to you.” [54:29]Resources MentionedThe Mystics Would Like a Word by Shannon K. Evans: https://www.amazon.com/Mystics-Would-Like-Word-Spirituality/dp/0593727274.Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila: https://www.amazon.com/Interior-Castle-St-Teresa-Avila/dp/1619491001Let's ConnectChandler StroudWebsite: https://healingheroespodcast.com/Mixing, editing and show notes provided by Next Day Podcast.
Our voice is one of the most uniquely defining qualities of our person. For artists and writers, finding our voice is a foundational and often painstaking process of search and discovery. For many, finding the courage to acknowledge, I am an artist. I am a writer. I am a musician, takes a lot of courage. Speaking it out for the first time can be an act of bravery and overcoming self doubt, imposter syndrome and fear. In her book, The Mystics Would Like A Word, author Shannon K. Evans says, “Claiming your own voice - your own perspective, your own experience, your own intuition, your own prophetic call to the world - is essential for artmaking.” In this episode, Shannon talks about her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing her whole experience of balancing artistry and motherhood and how six revolutionary women mystics helped her reclaim her authentic voice.Patrons of the podcast can enjoy exclusive interview segments at http://patreon.,com/makersandmystics Apply to attend The Breath and The Clay Writer's Retreat. Oct. 25-27, 2024 in Moravian Falls, NC.
Today we're bringing you an episode of all the things we've been chatting about behind the counter at Dog-Eared Books. There's cannibalism. There's sea monsters. We're talking about menopause. And so many more random, yet entertaining topics. And please make sure to let us know if you think Ellyn and Rachel would be perfect on the Amazing Race. What we're drinking | I can't remember but it's French and is bubbly! Ellyn's Currently Reading | The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse & The Life Impossible by Matt Haig Amanda's Currently Reading | Burn by Peter Heller & The Mystics Would Like A Word by Shannon K. Evans Rachel's Currently Reading | Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel & Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Mariah's Currently Reading | A Sign of Affection by Suu Morishita, Slewfoot by Brom, & Beautyland by Marie Helene-Bertino Books coming out this week: The Mystics Would Like A Word by Shannon K. Evans & Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
In this episode, Shannon K. Evans takes us on a fascinating journey through the lives and teachings of radical female mystics from history, and explores how their wisdom and practices can speak powerfully to our lives and faith today. We'll dive into topics like the importance of art and creativity, caring for the environment, mental health, and finding balance between action and contemplation. So join us as we listen to what the mystics of the past have to say to us. Shannon K. Evans is the author of the books The Mystics Would Like a Word, Feminist Prayers for My Daughter, and Rewilding Motherhood. With interest in ecofeminism, contemplative practice, and social change, Shannon leads workshops and retreats across the country that spark curiosity and compassion. She has partnered with the Jesuits of Canada and the U.S. and is a frequent contributor to Franciscan Media. Having previously lived in Indonesia for two years, Shannon loves to travel, but is happiest at home on the Iowa prairie with her family and beloved chickens. Shannon's Book:The Mystics Would Like a WordJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider 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 belowAll Nations Kansas City Trainings:Register for CatalyzeRegister for CPx Support the show
How many of us feel an incongruence throughout liturgy, questioning if we really believe the prayers and psalms passing through our lips? On the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Vanessa Maleare breathes life into our incongruencies around faith and life by inviting us to make space. [Matthew 14:13-21] Reflection What space are you craving? What beliefs are you wrestling and contending with? What nourishment are you lacking and who might you ask for what you need? Resources Book: A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity by Debie Thomas Book: Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis by Lauren Winner Book: Feminist Prayers for My Daughter: Powerful Petitions for Every Stage of Her Life by Shannon K. Evans
Today's episode was requested by one of our lovely Patreon members, who asked us to talk about why it can be hard to receive good things, and how to do so with more ease. In this conversation, we discuss some of the stumbling blocks to the unfettered gratitude that we desire: blocks including guilt, shame, fear, and distrust. And, we discuss how we can orient ourselves towards more receptivity, reciprocity, courage, and openheartedness. References: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Robin Wall Kimmerer's upcoming book, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World Gilmore Girls Perennials Episode 61: Embracing Weakness with Shannon K Evans
SHOW NOTES Our texts this week are here Our prayer this week is “For A Faith Community” from Feminist Prayers for My Daughter by Shannon K. Evans A quick review of the historical context for eunuchs in the ancient world: https://www.britannica.com/topic/eunuch Two ancient references worth considering that highlight the non-binary reality of eunuchs: The first one is from St. Augustine who describes castrated eunuchs as “neither changed into a woman nor allowed to remain a man” (City of God 7.24). The other comes from the Tosefta (a Jewish commentary on the Mishnah), which applies *both* male and female laws to the eunuchs. Browse our curated booklists! Purchasing through this affiliate link generates a small commission for us and is a great way to support the show https://bookshop.org/shop/aplainaccount Other resources on our website: commentaries, discipleship, liturgics, music.
Ritual is part of our daily lives. Rituals are the ways we honor moments of significance. The special occasions that bring us into community with loved ones throughout the year. The carols we sing at Christmas, the blowing out of birthday candles, the first dance at a wedding, the pallbearers carrying the casket, the blessing of babies in our places of worship. We need rituals to make sense of the world. And we need rituals to make room for the holy in our presence, to recognize that the holy is already among us. Links: Click here to read Amy Davis Abdallah's new book Meaning in the Moment. Click here to find Shannon K. Evans on Instagram. This reflection and practice were also published this week in The Slow Way Newsletter. Find a transcript of this episode here. Find Micha's website and sign up for her weekly newsletter here Find Micha on Instagram Find Micha on Threads. Micha's other (award winning!) podcast, The Lucky Few, is all about Down syndrome advocacy. She cohosts it with Heather Avis and Mercedes Lara. Preorder my new book Blessed Are The Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and available everywhere books are sold.
“Inasmuch as we are dying,” Shannon K. Evans writes in her book Rewilding Motherhood, “we are also creating. Inasmuch as old things are passing away, we are also being made new. We are less of who we were and so much more of who we will be. . . God is all in all.” For something to become new, the old thing must let go—a shadow lengthening, a leaf releasing from the branch, the earth tilting ever so slightly away from the source of light. Links: Here's a link to Shannon K. Evans' book Rewilding Motherhood I announced my new book and cover a few weeks ago on Instagram. So excited to share it with you! This reflection and practice were also published this week in The Slow Way Newsletter. Find a transcript of this episode here. Find Micha's website and sign up for her weekly newsletter here Find Micha on Instagram Find Micha on Threads. Micha's other (award winning!) podcast, The Lucky Few, is all about Down syndrome advocacy. She cohosts it with Heather Avis and Mercedes Lara. Preorder my new book Blessed Are The Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and available everywhere books are sold.
Preaching for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Shannon K. Evans offers a reflection on receiving the loving kindness of God through others: "Because if it is true of you that you are the hands and feet of God, then it is also true of those who touch and serve you. It is also true that when they hug you, when they cook for you, when they mail you a card, when they pick you up a coffee unasked – when they lean over in their Spiderman pajamas and kiss your cheek, that it is God's tenderness doing so to you. Helping you believe all over again. Offering the rest promised to you. Reminding you that the burden is light." Shannon K. Evans is the spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter and author of the books "Feminist Prayers for My Daughter: Powerful Petitions for Every Stage of Her Life" and "Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality." With interest in ecofeminism, contemplative practice, and social change, Shannon leads workshops and retreats across the country that spark curiosity and compassion. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/07092023 to learn more about Shannon, to view her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.
What makes a prayer “feminist?” Shannon Evans — author, retreat facilitator, and the spirituality and culture editor at National Catholic Reporter — is back on the pod today to reflect on exactly that question. She has a great new book out, a compilation of prayers, called “Feminist Prayers for My Daughter: Powerful Petitions for Every Stage of Her Life.” And let me assure you, this book is for everyone. Not only does it provide spiritual accompaniment, but also demands that we ask questions like: What would the Psalms have sounded like if they'd been written by women? What life experiences do we need to better integrate and lift up in our prayer? What images and understandings of God do we need now, in this moment, to better deepen our relationship with our Creator? Shannon shares her reflections on these questions, as well as insight into her own writing journey — and some hot takes mystics and why they'll be the topic of her next book. A brief warning: There is mention of sexual abuse around minute 15 of this episode. No details are given, and the context is Shannon's own surprise about the power of her book's prayers in very challenging situations. We invite you to check out the show notes to find links to Shannon's website, books and Substack. Get Shannon's book: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/466175 Visit Shannon's site: https://www.shannonkevans.com/ Sign up for her Substack: https://shannonkevans.substack.com/?utm_source=homepage_recommendations&utm_campaign=1424232 Check out her IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkevans/
Shannon K. Evans talks to us about the concept of prayer and the prayers she wrote in "Feminist Prayers for My Daughter."
Shannon K Evans lives beside a conserved prairie in the U.S. Midwest with her spouse and their 5 children. Her day job is as the spirituality & culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter newspaper, an independent, progressive paper that centres the intersection of faith and justice. Shannon is the author of 'Rewilding Motherhood' and her most recent release which we discuss in this episode, 'Feminist Prayers for my Daughter.' This book is a fantastic resource so please do not be put off if you do not have daughters, you will discover as you listen that there is something for everyone!Shannon can be found on the following social media platforms:Twitter: @shannonkayevansInstagram: @shannonkevansFacebook: www.facebook.com/shannonkevans.writerSubstack: https://shannonkevans.substack.com/Shannon has also put together a 30-day body acceptance guided journal for women, called Luminous. You can find it here in the US: https://shop.franciscanmedia.org/products/luminous-a-30-day-journal-for-accepting-your-body-honoring-your-soul-and-finding-your-joyUK listeners can find it on amazon.Support the showFollow the Recovering God Podcast:Twitter: @RecoveringGodInstagram: RecoveringGod If you have any comments, please let us know at: RecoveringGodPodcast@gmail.com Please remember to rate, subscribe and tell others who you think will be interested. The Recovering God Podcast has been in existence since the summer of 2019. The team has changed over those years but we're delighted to still be offering relevant discussions covering the broad topics of feminism and the Christian faith!
In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author, Catholic contemplative writer, and retreat leader, Shannon K. Evans, to discuss:some of the harms caused by "white feminism" and how BIPOC (especially women of color), LGBTQIA+ folks, those in poverty, etc are able to reveal blindspots in white feminism that we need to learn from,Shannon's experience being a feminist in a Christian tradition almost entirely led (in an official capacity at least) by men and how she makes that work for her faith,what sparked the invitation in Shannon's faith to re-imagine God in the feminine, as a Mother, and in other ways that allow her to relate to God in new ways, including with the use of Marian imagery and theology,who her book, Feminist Prayers for My Daughter, is truly for -- and it's far more of us than just mothers of daughters.Additional Links mentioned in the episode:Instagram Live with Shannon and Casey Stanton (of Discerning Deacons) discussing the recent developments within the Catholic Church's listening synod & voting bodyRewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality by Shannon K. Evans on AmazonOur Lady of Peace (which Kelly pointed to during the recording with Shannon and has hanging on her wall) and Our Lady Undoer of Knots (mentioned by Kelly in the conversation on ways that Marian imagery helps us relate to God in the feminine), both by Modern Saints by Gracie. Both are shown on this page which contains all of Gracie's Marian imagery & devotions.Guest Bio: Shannon K. Evans (she/her), a writer in the contemplative Catholic tradition, is the author of Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality and Embracing Weakness. She is the social media editor for National Catholic Reporter, a retreat leader for the Jesuits of the U.S. and Canada, a regular contributor to Franciscan Media, and has written for U.S. Catholic, America, and Geez (Jeez) magazines. Shannon speaks regularly at churches, small groups, conferences, and retreats on topics related to motherhood, prayer, and justice, and leads groups in guided meditation. She is a mother of five and lives in Ames, Iowa. You can find her on Twitter @ShannonKayEvans, on Instagram @ShannonKEvans, and on her website at www.shannonkevans.com
Observing how spiritual language is often male-focused and overlooking the uniquely female experience, author Shannon K. Evans wrote her latest book, "Feminist Prayers for My Daughter", as a gift to women and girls everywhere. It offers short prayers that affirm the unique challenges and embrace the natural abilities embodied by our daughters, young and old alike. On this week's show, Emily Austin talks with Shannon about her how her faith informs her life as a writer, a mother, and a woman. Shannon is the Spirituality and Culture editor for the National Catholic Reporter, and her other titles include "Rewilding Motherhood" and "Embracing Weakness." Learn more about Shannon K. Evans and subscribe to her newsletter at https://www.shannonkevans.com/, or follow her on Instagram.
Today I'm pulling a girl's only chat interview from the vault. Last fall I interviewed Shannon K Evans. We talk about our period stories, and how we came to understand how our bodies work as women. And how women's bodies reflect the image of God in a unique way! How the word "helper" for the Holy Spirit is the same word used to describe Eve. How the blood and water that poured from Christ's side symbolized the new birth we have as believers. We talk about Theology of the Womb and some of the interesting points the book made. (In hindsight now having read that book, theologically, I come from a different lens than the author of that book, but I also learned a lot from the thoughts presented there too!) Not all our energy is linear and the ebbs and flows allow us to refocus on the parts of life we want to come back to. You can find Shannon on her Instagram and her book Rewilding Motherhood where ever books are sold You can find Elizabeth at Sunshine in my Nest. On Instagram at sunshineinmynest you can watch this interview as a LIVE video! If you would like access to "Secret Best Friends Content" and freebies you can sign up for emails here
I read the book "Rewilding Motherhood" shortly after having my second child. I immediately fell in love with the author, Shannon's take on motherhood as a path to an empowered feminine spirituality, and how we can actually exapnd who we are through the lens of motherhood. Whether you're a mother to your creative ideas, your fur babies, your children, nieces, nephews, adopted family or friends, this episode will speak to you. Shannon tells us the special and connected experience she had which made her decide to write her book, she talks about how our ideas take shape, what it looks like to rebel against the status quo of femininity, aligning to rythyms mentstrating women experience throughout the month, what it looks like to be connected to the seasons and more. Shannon K. Evans is an author, speaker, and retreat leader in the contemplative Catholic tradition. She is the author of Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality and Luminous, a 30 day guided journal for body acceptance. Shannon and her family make their home on the prairies of central Iowa. Follow, subscribe and leave us a review! Find out more about Yellow Co.'s community of women creaeting meaningful work: yellowco.co | @yellowco.co • Connect with Joanna at joannawaterfall.com and on IG @joannawaterfall :) Music Written by Jonny Pickett (check out his music on spotify) Thanks for listening!
Welcome to the third week of Advent. Our guest today is Shannon K. Evans. Shannon is the author of Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality. Writing from the contemplative Catholic tradition, her passion is for an experience of the Divine grows further loving and curious rather than static and complacent. Complete show notes are at www.sanctuarywoman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuarywoman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctuarywoman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganstrehlow Music by Jameson McGregor of UBC Waco.
Drawn from the contemplative Catholic tradition and Evans's own parenting experience, Rewilding Motherhood helps women deepen their connection to God through practices inherent to the life they're living now. Topics include work-life balance, identity, solitude, patience, household work, and mission for the common good. Throughout, Evans encourages women to see motherhood as an opportunity to discover a vibrant feminine spirituality and a deeper knowledge of God and self. Rewilding Motherhood is available on Brazos Press.
Shannon Evans, author of Rewilding Motherhood, joins Grace to talk about the powerful and poignant image of Jesus as our Mother. How does this ancient metaphor affect our lives today? Shannon and Grace talk Julian of Norwich, motherhood, and the theology of this idea.
Allison is joined by Shannon K. Evans to discuss motherhood, expectations, feminine spirituality, anger and her important messages to weary moms in her new book Rewiliding Motherhood. Shannon is a beautiful writer who challenges the status quo and lovingly pushes women to embrace exactly who God made them to be and how to make our journeys our very own. Divinely inspired and uniquely gifted Shannon helps women find peace in their vocations. Find more from Shannon at https://www.shannonkevans.com and on Instagram @shannonkevans Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:
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Shannon K. Evans has a new book available for preorder on Our Sunday Visitor (osv.com) called Embracing Weakness: The Unlikely Secret to Changing the World. You can read the first chapter at her website www.shannonkevans.com. To hear more of my conversation with Shannon, visit www.patreon.com/outsidethewalls.
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