Podcasts about wiccans

Today, Loretta welcomes Ivo Domínguez Jr. who is an author, professional astrologer, ritualist, teacher and Wiccan elder whose work spans nearly five decades of magical and esoteric practice. Active in Wicca and the Pagan community since 1978 and teaching since 1982, he was a founding member and former High Priest of Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the first coven of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel and currently serves as one of the Elders of its fifteen covens. The Assembly is a syncretic Wiccan tradition drawing upon astrology, Qabala, the Western Magical Tradition and European folk religions.Ivo is the author of numerous books, including The Four Elements of the Wise, Keys to Perception: A Practical Guide to Psychic Development, Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans, Casting Sacred Space, and Spirit Speak. He is also the anchor author for the twelve-volume Witch's Sun Sign series. A professional astrologer who has studied the subject for decades, he has taught throughout the United States and abroad.His newly revised and expanded Spirit Speak: A Comprehensive Guide to Connect Beyond the Veil returns to a work first written eighteen years earlier with substantial new material, clarifications and refinements, including new chapters on plant spirits and aspecting. The book explores spirit guides, ancestors, ghosts, deities and other nonphysical beings, along with spiritual lineage, divine embodiment, discernment and the mindset needed for responsible spirit work.Find out more at: https://www.ivodominguezjr.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Loretta welcomes Ivo Domínguez Jr. who is an author, professional astrologer, ritualist, teacher and Wiccan elder whose work spans nearly five decades of magical and esoteric practice. Active in Wicca and the Pagan community since 1978 and teaching since 1982, he was a founding member and former High Priest of Keepers of the Holly Chalice, the first coven of the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel and currently serves as one of the Elders of its fifteen covens. The Assembly is a syncretic Wiccan tradition drawing upon astrology, Qabala, the Western Magical Tradition and European folk religions. Ivo is the author of numerous books, including The Four Elements of the Wise, Keys to Perception: A Practical Guide to Psychic Development, Practical Astrology for Witches and Pagans, Casting Sacred Space, and Spirit Speak. He is also the anchor author for the twelve-volume Witch's Sun Sign series. A professional astrologer who has studied the subject for decades, he has taught throughout the United States and abroad. His newly revised and expanded Spirit Speak: A Comprehensive Guide to Connect Beyond the Veil returns to a work first written eighteen years earlier with substantial new material, clarifications and refinements, including new chapters on plant spirits and aspecting. The book explores spirit guides, ancestors, ghosts, deities and other nonphysical beings, along with spiritual lineage, divine embodiment, discernment and the mindset needed for responsible spirit work. Find out more at: https://www.ivodominguezjr.com/

Pip hasn't slept well worrying about the child-free wedding policy. Deciding to invite Seren and Nova, Stella passes on the news to a delighted Natasha. However when Pip tells Rosie, she's stroppy as Rosie finds them annoying – can't they invite her best friend Maddie, Lottie's daughter? Stella and Pip think this would be ok, but then what about Xander? And Stella's family's children? They jokingly suggest eloping.Anna shares with Alan that she feels responsible for her mother's death. If she hadn't put the bat outside, Carol wouldn't have gone to look for it and fallen. Plus she pushed too hard to make Carol consider The Laurels. Anna's feeling alone but accepts Alan's help as a sounding board for planning the funeral. She knows her mum had strong feelings about some funerals so knows what she wouldn't want. She thinks a nature based ceremony, with perhaps a Wiccan celebrant would fit. She'd love Alan to speak at the funeral, not in a religious capacity, but as a friend to Carol. Anna doesn't know what they'd have done without him. Lynda and Robert are viewing a beautiful cottage with an eye to downsizing. Although it's perfect in many ways, and they'll put in an offer tomorrow, their hearts aren't in it. At home, Robert can't stop thinking of ways around moving, and returns to the idea of a dog exercise field. He thinks if they find the right one, plus one or two extra income streams, they can stay at Ambridge Hall. Lynda is ecstatic.

The Making of a Witch began when Judy Molland found her own last name in a book about English witch trials.Meaghan is flying solo this week (Shirin is out sick) with a pre-recorded interview she has been sitting on since the spring. Judy Molland is a first-time novelist, a former French and English teacher, and a practising Wiccan who spent years chasing a woman almost nobody bothered to write down.The Making of a Witch, out now from She Writes Press, tells the story of Alice Molland, the last person sentenced to death for witchcraft in England, at Exeter in 1685.Alice Molland: the last witch sentenced to death in EnglandJudy Molland was 25, at her father's vicarage, when she opened Keith Thomas's Religion and the Decline of Magic and found her own surname in it Religion and the Decline of MagicThe line named Alice Molland as the last person sentenced to death for witchcraft in England, in 1685Her father, a Church of England vicar, shut the book and told her never to mention that woman again. That shut the whole thing down for yearsMolland is an unusual name in Devon, which is a large part of why Judy came to think of Alice as her ancestorWriting a novel when the archive gives you one lineThe only record Judy found was a 17th century Assizes entry naming Alice as tried for witchcraft on the bodies of three womenThe page was part Latin, in a hand she could not read. The librarian pointed at the line and did nothing elseMarks on the record indicated Alice was poor, propertyless and alone. That is the whole evidence baseHaving almost nothing turned out to be freeing, because it meant fiction was the only honest way in The Making of a WitchThe dream, the herbs, and a healer nobody could protectTwenty years ago Judy started having the same dream: a horse chestnut wood, a cottage, a dark-haired woman with blue eyes beckoning her down the path. She knew it was AliceAlice learns healing from Goody Luscombe, executed in the opening chapter while Alice, aged ten, is made to watchAlice works with mugwort, slippery elm and comfrey, and her reputation as a healer is exactly what puts her in dangerHelping people is what Alice is for, and it is what will get her killedHearsay trials and how witch accusations actually workedJudy read Exeter court records across two summers. A woman charged with killing a neighbour's pigs by looking at them. A starving widow refused food, then blamed when that household fell illA red bird on a windowsill. A woman seen with a toad. Enough to put someone in front of a courtBeing tried was often the end of a life even without a hanging, because the label followed youThe Pendle witches in Lancashire and the East Anglia trials are the best known English casesWicca, the Exeter Castle plaque, and the sequelJudy went to a Pagan Federation conference in London not long after her father's funeral and described it as coming homeShe became the overseas member of a coven in Devon and helped put up the first English memorial to accused witches, outside Exeter Castle, in the 1990s Exeter Castle witches plaqueThe moon rituals in the novel arrived because they arrived in her own life first. None of it was plannedEvery witch hunt history she read was written by the rulers, never the accused. That was the driving ideaNext is a sequel following Alice's son Tommy, grown up. Judy calls it a novel of revenge. Subscribe on your favorite platform!SpotifyApple PodcastAmazon MusiciHeart RadioPodchaserYoutubeDon't forget to follow us on socials too!InstagramThreadsTikTokBlueSkyFacebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the mid-1970s, David Bowie became convinced something was living in his swimming pool – and instead of a priest, he called a witch. A few years later and a few hundred miles north, a married couple set out to rid America of witches one body at a time.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/davidbowieREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5w8223hFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: David Bowie was no stranger to the occult – he even went so far as to have his swimming pool, which he believed to be possessed, exorcised not by a priest – but by a woman named Walli Elmlark who claimed to be a witch. (David Bowie's White Witch) *** The gruesome true story of two people whose love caused their insanity to grow darker with each passing day, eventually sending them on a crusade to kill anything they deemed evil or immoral – but resulting in the murders of innocent people. (The San Francisco Witch Killers)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:08.103 = Show Open00:02:31.005 = The 1980s Witch Killers00:11:32.949 = David Bowie's White Witch (Part 1) ***00:26:01.424 = David Bowie's White Witch (Part 2) ***00:33:26.720 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The San Francisco Witch Killers” by Alyse Wax from The13thFloor.tv: https://tinyurl.com/ycyurbey“Murderous Minds: Vol 4: 1980's Witch Killers”: https://amzn.to/3J68celBOOK: "David Bowie - UFOs - Witchcraft - Cocaine - and Paranoia”: https://amzn.to/45ZucBu“David Bowie's White Witch” by Sean Casteel from the Conspiracy Journal: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht47pt(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 2021LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIALOn this episode of Weird Darkness, a married couple who believed they were hunting witches leave a trail of bodies across California, and David Bowie hires a real one to drive the devil out of his swimming pool.It opens in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, where a former Phoenix family man named James Carson reinvents himself as Michael Bear, marries a self-described mystic named Suzan, and adopts a belief system the pair call "vegetarian Muslim warriors" – one that treats witchcraft, homosexuality, and abortion as capital offenses. Their first confirmed victim, in March 1981, is their own roommate, aspiring actress Keryn Barnes, stabbed thirteen times and beaten with a frying pan after Suzan decides she's a witch stealing her "yogic powers." From there the couple drifts to a Northern California marijuana farm, where Michael shoots fellow farmhand Clark Stephens in the head and tries to burn the body, and then to the shoulder of Highway 101 in 1983, where hitchhiking ends with driver Jon Charles Hellyar stabbed and shot in front of passing traffic. A televised press conference, a recanted confession, and two 75-years-to-life sentences follow, and Michael's own daughter Jenn later describes visiting him in prison as looking into the eyes of someone with no soul.The episode closes in the mid-1970s with rock journalist and Wiccan practitioner Walli Elmlark, the Circus Magazine columnist New York knew as the White Witch, whose story is told through the memoir of her friend Timothy Green Beckley, founder of the New York School of Occult Arts and Sciences on 14th Street. Elmlark's most famous client is David Bowie, who at the height of a cocaine addiction is drawing protective pentagrams on every surface of his Los Angeles home and reading Dion Fortune's "Psychic Self Defense" as a survival manual. When Bowie becomes convinced Satan is living in his indoor pool, he turns down a Greek Orthodox priest and instead performs an exorcism from Elmlark's written instructions, with a few hundred dollars of talismans bought from Hollywood occult shops. According to his then-wife Angie, the water begins to thrash, a gargoyle-shaped stain appears on the bottom of the pool, and later tenants can't paint it away. Elmlark herself dies around 1980 of a barbiturate overdose, a death her friends learned of only through her family and which at least one of them still finds suspicious.

A mother and her two adult sons were found brutally murdered inside their Florida home, their throats cut, their heads beaten with a hammer and their bodies concealed beneath piles of clothing and blankets.One had also been shot through the head, while part of the mother's pinky had been severed and was nowhere to be found, leaving investigators struggling to understand the extraordinary violence inside an otherwise ordinary family home. With a rare blue moon approaching and evidence of Wiccan practices discovered during the investigation, authorities began pursuing the possibility that the massacre had been some kind of occult ritual killing.But as the bizarre theory began to unravel, investigators uncovered years of family resentment, a disputed inheritance worth nearly $900,000, and evidence suggesting the real reason three people had been slaughtered was far more sinister than anything supernatural.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open.spotify.com/show/56ajNkLiPoIat1V2KI9n5c?si=OyM38rdsSSyyzKAFUJpSywMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/wickedandgrim/shop?asc=uPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wickedandgrim?fan_landing=trueYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@wickedlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedandgrim/ Instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedandgrim/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/wickedandgrimWebsite: https://www.wickedandgrim.com/

The Craft at 30: Witchcraft, Teen Horror, and the Satanic Panic with Abby Brenker (Lunatics Project)We welcome Abby Brenker of The Lunatics Project to dig into The Craft on its 30th anniversary, tracing why this 1996 teen witchcraft horror classic became a sleepover staple despite mixed reviews and an R rating. We explore how the film centers female friendship, anger, and power outside of romance, while portraying boys as secondary villainous caricatures, and we unpack gendered conflicts around beauty, identity, mentorship, and isolation—especially for Bonnie, Sarah, Nancy, and Rochelle. We connect the movie's rituals, Wiccan and occult-inspired magic system, and iconic lines (“We're the weirdos, mister”) to broader 1990s witch media, from Sabrina to Buffy, and to real-world fears: self-harm, rape, bullying, and primal horror imagery like mirrors, snakes, and spiders. We also touch on The Believers, Blair Witch, and the Satanic Panic, and Abby shares where to find Lunatics Radio Hour and her feature film Voices Carry on Tubi.Chapters00:00 Meet The Guest00:28 Lunatics Project Origins03:02 Why The Craft Matters03:58 Film Setup And Legacy07:49 Women Center Stage11:18 Boys And Beauty Standards15:21 Rituals And Power18:02 Fear And Dark Themes23:32 Iconic Lines And Scenes25:36 Witch Shop Mentor27:45 Rochelle Lacks Support29:14 Racism Then and Now30:40 Hair as Social Power35:05 Nineties Witch Boom40:02 Satanic Panic Memories43:38 Ritual Games and Mirrors45:45 Iconic Final Confrontation48:26 Violence and R Rating51:08 Blair Witch and Viral Hype53:58 Closing and Projects LinksThe Lunatics ProjectLunatics Radio HourVoices Carry on TubiSalem Witch Trials History YouTube channelThe Thing About Witch HuntsThe Thing About the Salem Witch TrialsSalem Witch Trials DailyConnecticut Witch Trial History TrailMassachusetts Witch Trial HistoryEnd Witch Hunts nonprofit

The Army is currently operating without any Senate-confirmed civilian or military leaders at the top. For Navy secretary, Trump is nominating an election-denying veteran who thinks witches and Wiccans are taking over cities. And when Hegseth is not busy purging the DOD's leadership, he seems to be under the spell of a Rasputin-like character who failed a polygraph and may have taken the supposedly sober defense secretary out for a bender. Meanwhile, Don Jr. got another Pentagon contract, and the administration keeps ignoring the fact that Russia is helping Iran try to kill American soldiers and sailors. Plus: Tim today launched a new series featuring a younger generation of Democratic operatives who are working hard to win the midterms. First up is Biden White House alum Rodericka Applewhaite.New Bulwark pod host Michael Weiss and Rodericka Applewhaite join Tim Miller. show notes: Tim's candidate recs (which will be updated soon!) The Atlantic on Trump being surprised about all the top officers being fired ProPublica on Don, Jr.'s Pentagon drone contract Bulwark LIVE: GOOD FIGHT TOUR with Tim, Sarah, Sam and JVL is coming to the Southeast in October. Tickets are on sale NOW. Head to TheBulwark.com/Events for details and to get your tickets.

She started out Catholic and angry. Then she started dating a solitary Wiccan practitioner, felt triggered by every single word out of her mouth, and decided to educate herself instead of ending the relationship. That was 25 years ago.Lisa Hagen has been a witch ever since, and in this episode she tells the truth about what a long-term practice actually looks like. Spoiler: it's not nightly rituals and a perfectly curated altar. It's phases, pulling a card before bed, or a home office stuffed with candles, crystals, and tarot decks so there's always something to grab when a Zoom call goes sideways.Lisa found The Sisters Enchanted during the 2020 chaos, bought basically everything, finished almost nothing, and then last year something clicked. Menopause turned her body into a moving target, she went back to medical astrology to figure it out, and that became the thing she now teaches other women. She's a former app developer who used AI to build the astrology apps she once thought she'd have to hire out. She joined Sixth House Club, did the uncomfortable things she was told to do, and now she's booking psychic expos and partnering with a local witchy shop while still holding down a corporate job.We also get into identifying as a witch and being out of the broom closet with your sisters but careful at work. Having devout Christian friends who'll do a reading with you and devout Christian friends who won't, and keeping both. And why, when you're actually in your purpose, the selling part stops feeling like selling.What you'll learn:

After a string of bad luck Michael offers a number of options to Vincent who clutches at pearls Support the showWritten and performed by Vincenzo Giarrusso and Michael Sheinberg  Based on an original idea by Vincenzo Giarrusso. Music by Vincenzo Giarrusso  publishing sony ATV Series 1-6 mastered for streaming by Emma Bortignon Series 7-15 mastered for streaming by Don Bartley at BenchmarkSpecial Thanks to Angela Rutherford, Kylie Stewart, Emma Bortignon, Sean T. Barnes, Sam Peterson, Carl Breitkreuz, Don Bartley, Todd Anderson-KunertThe story, all names, characters and incidents portrayed in this podcast are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased) places, buildings and products is intended or should be inferred.Warning: Some episodes in Therapy engage with psychological themes, content and terms that may be triggering. © Vincenzo Giarrusso https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2240093.rss

This month on Magus, for our final episode of the series, we're casting a circle and exploring the life of the last great name in British magic, Gerald Gardner!Suffering with crippling asthma all his life, we begin with Gardner's youth and young manhood overseas where, accompanied by his nurse, nanny, and personal tutor, he explored Europe and parts of North Africa and the Middle East, developing an interest in folklore, paganism, and ethnography.After a career working on tea and rubber plantations, spending his free time digging into the mysteries of Malay cultures, he then became a colonial administrator, controlling the British opium monopoly during the interwar years. It is only on his return to England, alongside his wife Donna, that Gerald's magical life really begins. Through his membership of an obscure Rosicrucian order and then the New Forest Coven, he became certain that it was his task to revive an ancient British mystery cult close to extinction.How did he do this? Well, by cobbling together a lot of occult learning from yesteryear, often as presented by Aleister Crowley - an aspect of his new, duotheistic nature religion that did not sit comfortably with its High Priestesses...From his relationships with the likes of Cecil Williamson and Doreen Valiente to his boastful courting of the tabloid press, we then follow the downward trajectory of his life - as well as his legacy, as in part embodied in the hundreds of thousands of people who identify as Wiccan today. From his books to his anthropological studies, his preoccupations with flagellation and nudism to his fiction and non-fiction books, we're digging into it all. And at the end of it, bearing in mind what we've explored across the thirteen episodes of Magus, are we to believe he was really magical at all, or whether he himself believed in the things that have since become a full-blown religious faith...We really hope you enjoy the episode, and will speak with you again on Thursday for our special episode on the literary context into which the Lang's coloured fairy books were published, changing the worlds of children's fiction and folklore forever!Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the most revolutionary thing you can do right now is introduce yourself to your neighbor and ask to borrow some salt?In this episode, Eileen is joined by Amber and Taylar, co-hosts of the Waking Up the Witch podcast — a storytelling show exploring life, death, religion, spirituality, sex, magic, and everything in between. Amber owns Moon Be's Wellness, a witchy brick-and-mortar boutique in southern Oregon, and is a Reiki master and psychic gifts teacher. Taylar is a hairstylist, community connector, and self-described magic-maker who believes her gift is helping people see their own power. Together they also run Moonlight and Magic, an events company bringing witchy community together in person.This conversation wanders beautifully through spiritual origin stories, the return of village culture, what manifestation actually means when you strip away the toxic positivity, and why authenticity might be the most powerful thing any of us can offer the collective right now.In this episode:-Amber's origin story: a Wiccan mom, healing oils made from kitchen spices as a child, Reiki, and the psychic gifts she once thought were a curse-Taylar's path: Catholic kindergarten, The Secret, a psychic hairstylist, too much wine, one shared microphone, and a podcast born from pure curiosity-Why the witch wound still shows up in how we hide ourselves, even from the people closest to us-The difference between fitting in and authentic belonging, and how living authentically is what plugs you into the collective circuit board-Why the law of attraction falls short without community, action, and reckoning with systemic harm-Victory Gardens, borrowing cups of sugar, and why the village is both the antidote and the answer-The healing that can only happen in relationship, not in solo inner work-Asking for help as a radical act, especially for women conditioned to never be a burden-Why spirituality doesn't have to be serious: it can be lipstick at the grocery store, a bird outside your window, or dancing at the gay club on Saturday"Get comfortable being uncomfortable. That's what leads you to the parts you're supposed to be in this world, in your community, in the revolution." — Amber"Spirituality can be silly and playful and messy. It's really just asking you to be present." — TaylarConnect with Amber and Taylar on InstagramCheck out the Waking Up the Witch Patreon communityJoin me for the next Wheel of the Year CeremonySubscribe to Eileen on Substack Take the Which Witch Are You QuizOrder Awaken to the Magic WithinConnect with Eileen on Instagram Follow Eileen on Insight Timer Send Eileen an email

Terrified Together with Chilluminati Podcast | Paranormal Podcast We teamed up with Jesse, Mike, and Alex from the Chilluminati podcast for this Terrified Together, and the five of us tackled two listener submissions that had the whole group going back and forth on where the line is between what the mind creates and what's actually out there. First up was Ash's story. Ash experienced what we believe was sleep paralysis and woke up with a prophetic certainty that a tall blonde woman with a knife was walking toward their house, and then years later in rural Alabama with their partner Elliot, started hearing wrong animal sounds, seeing glowing eyes at the tree line, and voices calling from the woods before a very bad night with an ATV and a gunshot made everything a lot more real. Then we got into Candela's story from New Mexico, where a 19-year-old college student near the Mexican border watched strange lights moving in sharp, jagged patterns across the sky on two separate nights. And then on the third occurrence, blacked out mid-sentence while fully awake and alert, only to come to three hours later sitting upright in the exact same position with her textbook still open on her lap and no explanation for where those hours went.

After a first-hand experience with a witch, author and AWC graduate Inessa Jackson started researching the real world Wiccan community, and the result was her debut crime/thriller novel, Devil Mountain. In this episode, Inessa generously shares her quirky writing process, her experience learning the craft, publishing timeline and more! 00:00 Welcome04:17 Graduate spotlight10:21 Writing tip: Name your characters14:07 Writers in the wild16:35 WIN: The Divorce by Freida McFadden18:11 Word of the week: ‘Derrick’18:58 Interview with: Inessa Jackson20:00 Inessa describes Devil Mountain21:13 Inspirations for the book23:00 Themes of the novel24:30 Researching witches for the book26:04 The timeline to writing the novel28:00 What drew Inessa to the crime-thriller genre?29:30 Inessa’s experience with AWC30:47 Her Write Your Novel experience32:22 Crime and structure courses33:22 Post-It note plotting34:53 Daily writing routine36:52 Getting the publishing deal41:34 What readers take away44:29 Inessa’s writing tip46:53 Book recommendations48:28 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leilani and Kimberlyn welcome back Semira (Episodes 112 and 46) to discuss her brilliantly curated playlist of songs illustrating how the Major Arcana resonates for her.Mentioned in the episode:   0    Fool -  Defying Gravity 1.     Magician-  The Greatest Show, Hugh Jackman/Keala Settle/others2.     High Priestess -  Ocean, Billie Eilish3.     Empress -  7 Rings, Ariana Grande4.     Emperor – You Should See Me in a Crown, Billie Eilish5.     Hierophant –  Hallelujah, Jeff Buckley6.     Lovers –  Cry Little Sister, Gerard McCann7.     Chariot – Lose Yourself, Eminem8.     Strength – Roar, Katy Perry 9.     Hermit – The Sound of Silence, Disturbed10.  Wheel – Proud Mary, Tina Turner11.  Justice – Vigilante Shit, Taylor Swift12.  Suspended One - I'm Just Ken, Ryan Gosling13.  Death - Dance in the Graveyard, Delta Rae14.  Temperance - Let It Be, The Beattles15.  Devil – Paint the Town Red, Doja Cat16.  Tower – Skyfall, Adele17.  Star - We Cannot Waste the Light, Delta Rae18.  Moon – Is This Real? lisahall19.  Sun – Walking On Sunshine, Katrina and the Waves20.  Judgment – This Is Me, Keala Settle21.  World – Circle of Life, Tsidii Le Loka/The Lion King Ensemble/Lebo M./Faca       Kulu Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

Is Litha really an ancient Pagan festival, or is its history far more fascinating?In this episode, Dr Angela Puca explores the true history of Litha, the Summer Solstice, and Midsummer, separating historical evidence from modern Pagan myth-making. We look at Stonehenge, Bede, St John's Eve, midsummer bonfires, folk magic, Wicca, and the creation of the modern Wheel of the Year.Rather than asking whether Litha is “real” or “fake,” this video reveals how contemporary Pagans transform ancient solar symbolism, European folklore, and modern ritual creativity into a meaningful seasonal celebration.Perfect for Pagans, witches, Wiccans, folklore lovers, and anyone interested in the history of magic, ritual, and the Summer Solstice.CONNECT & SUPPORT

I recently watched a Christian church and a Wiccan group trying to reach new people, and one thing stood out: both had a message, but they packaged that message very differently. The truth of the gospel never changes, but the way we present it can either invite people in or push them away. Good packaging doesn't replace the message—it helps people see its value before they walk past it. If businesses understand the importance of presentation, the church should be thoughtful about how it presents the greatest message ever told.

What does it mean to practise Wicca as an initiatory tradition today, and how does the legacy of figures such as Doreen Valiente continue to shape modern Witchcraft?In this livestream, I will be joined by Rufus Harrington, a Wiccan priest and long-standing initiate of the Craft, trustee of the Doreen Valiente Foundation, psychotherapist, and teacher of magical practice. Together, we will explore the history, practice, and inner logic of Wicca beyond the stereotypes: initiation, ritual, secrecy, the Horned God, the role of the priesthood, and the relationship between magic, psychology, and transformation.Rufus brings a rare combination of lived initiatory experience, historical connection to key figures in modern Witchcraft, and professional expertise in psychotherapy. This conversation will be especially valuable for anyone interested in British Traditional Wicca, Alexandrian and Gardnerian lineages, Doreen Valiente, Enochian magic, Pagan priesthood, and the deeper question of how magical traditions survive, adapt, and remain meaningful in the present.CONTACT DETAILS: cbtclinics@btopenworld.comCONNECT & SUPPORT

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comHow is Christian nationalism showing up inside the U.S. military chaplaincy, and why does it matter for religious freedom?In this episode, Will talks with Leigh Larson, a theologian, Air Force veteran, public scholar, and founder of Follow the Leighder. Larson's research focuses on Christian nationalism in U.S. military chaplaincy, giving her both personal experience and academic grounding for this conversation.Military chaplains serve at one of the most complicated intersections of church and state. They are religious leaders inside a government institution, but their job is supposed to protect the spiritual care of every service member, including people of different faiths and no faith at all.Larson explains how chaplains are trained, why endorsing bodies and faith codes matter, and what happens when spiritual care shifts toward proselytizing or political theology. The conversation covers religious pluralism, Wiccan and humanist recognition, Cold War civil religion, post-9/11 evangelical influence, and the growing concern over Christian nationalism inside military culture. Relevant Links & ResourcesFollow the Leighder: https://www.followtheleighder.com/Follow the Leighder Substack: https://followtheleighder.substack.com/Guest BioLeigh Larson is a theologian, veteran, and public scholar, and the creator and host of Follow the Leighder, a multi-platform society and culture brand reaching 245K+ followers across five platforms.She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Phillips Theological Seminary, where her thesis examined Christian Nationalism in US military chaplaincy through original research including 22 interview subjects and a 116-response survey. She is a 2025–2026 Disciples of Christ HELM Global Theological Fellow (one of nine selected nationally) and a 2025 Stone-Campbell Journal Graduate Essay Finalist. During her first year of seminary, she served in the United States Air Force Reserve as a Chaplain Candidate and Second Lieutenant. She holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was both a Presidential Scholar and Jefferson Scholar.When she is not recording or writing, Leigh is somewhere on the road with her dog, Professor Huckleberry.Support the show

Today we talk about Rip Hunter, who is a secretive time travelling guy who makes sure no time shenanigans mess things up and that nobody finds out that Booster Gold is his dad (not because it's embarrassing, so that they can't make him not exist by killing his dad before he was born). What we were up to this week: Briar caught up on the Locked Tomb and started reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green while getting ready to go to Phoenix Fan Fusion Olivia read Wiccan & Hulkling: Raid of Ultron (2026) #1 and caught up on Daredevil Born Again DC Blackout campaign Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

0:00 Intro4:19 News and UpdatesX-Men 97 Season 2 official trailer23:25 ComicsWonder Man #3Quick Shots: The Amazing Spider-Man: Spiderversity #2, Lost Fantasy #10, Generation X-23 #4, Wiccan & Hulkling: Raid of Ultron, Zatanna #2, Psylocke: Ninja #547:31 TV/Movies: Captain America: Brand New World

Doreen Virtue was a top-selling New Age author, speaking at seminars around the world and appearing on major shows such as Oprah and The View. For years, she was celebrated as a leading voice in spirituality and personal enlightenment—until a dramatic encounter with the truth of God's Word changed everything. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Doreen Virtue to discuss her life-changing journey “From New Age to New Life in Christ.” Once known worldwide as one of the most influential voices in the New Age movement, Doreen openly shares how she became deeply involved in New Age and Wiccan practices, what drew her into that world, and what ultimately led her out. This is an eye-opening and inspiring conversation that will challenge listeners to seek truth, grow in discernment, and return to the authority and sufficiency of God's Word. To find out more about Doreen you can reach her here: https://servantsofgrace.org/doreen-virtue/#  https://www.facebook.com/DoreenVirtueForJesus/directory_links   Podcast Disclosure The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts on Tasty Tidbits Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or beliefs of Tasty Tidbits, its team, or its affiliates. All content shared on this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. We do not guarantee, promise, or imply any specific results or outcomes based on the discussions or advice provided. Listeners are encouraged to use their own discretion and seek professional guidance where needed. If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, you can connect with me on Podmatch at: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drtiffany    

We're coming in hot this week with our Lady Attorneys as we recover from skin care regimens that left us red and burnt. Bryan just found out SoulCycle still exists and is on the hunt for a gay personal trainer. Erin went to the Buffalo Thunder Casino to see Ancient Aliens Live! Bryan discusses the Trump Administration's new proposed rule making it more difficult for transgender Americans to own a firearm, and the shocking conservative ally on the right side of history. Erin tells us about acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao and his questionable past proclaiming witchcraft and the Wiccan community have taken over Monterey, California. For this week's Dateline Recap and other bonus content visit patreon.com/attitudes

We're coming in hot this week with our Lady Attorneys as we recover from skin care regimens that left us red and burnt. Bryan just found out SoulCycle still exists and is on the hunt for a gay personal trainer. Erin went to the Buffalo Thunder Casino to see Ancient Aliens Live! Bryan discusses the Trump Administration's new proposed rule making it more difficult for transgender Americans to own a firearm, and the shocking conservative ally on the right side of history. Erin tells us about acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao and his questionable past proclaiming witchcraft and the Wiccan community have taken over Monterey, California. For this week's Dateline Recap and other bonus content visit patreon.com/attitudes

A 2023 video of Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao claiming witches and Wiccans had taken over Monterey, California, resurfaced as he stepped into the top Navy role.PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/HungCaoWiccansLook for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

This week on the AIPT Comics Podcast, we interview cartoonist Stephanie Stalvey, diving deep into her graphic memoir Everything in Color. In the conversation, Stalvey opens up about growing up in an evangelical household, unpacking purity culture, and how motherhood reshaped her understanding of faith and identity. It's an honest, vulnerable discussion about turning lived experience into art, and why telling these stories can resonate far beyond one person's life. NEWS Marvel Solicitations for July 2026 Miles Morales faces his most personal threat yet in new 'Miles Morales: Spider-Man' #1 Red Hulk takes over the Marvel Universe in 'Avengers: Armageddon' and the preview reveals just how bad it gets 'Fantastic Four' #15 sends the team spiraling through time for a wild 65th anniversary story Doctor Doom takes over 616 Day with Blind Bags, rare comics, and surprise sketch covers Godzilla teams with Knull to conquer the Marvel Multiverse in explosive finale in Toho/Marvel collab First look at Marvel's Pride special as Ultron crashes Wiccan and Hulkling's anniversary and new Pride covers are revealed Predator crashes the Planet of the Apes in Marvel's wild new crossover you didn't see coming 'Do A Powerbomb' returns to comic shops with 'Black and White' #1 Vault announces weird western ongoing series ‘Dead Acre: Black Badge' Rob Liefeld expands 'Youngblood' with 'Badrock' solo series Dark Horse announces Adam Frankenstein origin one-shot set in the Chaos Universe DC heroes meet NHL icons in final “Secret Identity” card drop from Upper Deck 'Minotaur' comic by Si Spurrier and Mike Dowling launches July 2026 from Ignition Press Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity #1 (Jordan Morris, Joe Kelly, Pere Perez) Corpse Knight #1 (Michael Chaves, Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi_ Alex:​​ Absolute Wonder Woman #19 (Thompson, Sherman) Sorcerer Supreme #5 (Orlando, Bernard Chang) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Exquisite Corpses #12 (James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh) Dave: Wolverine #19 (Saladin Ahmed, Martín Coccolo) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: The Sacrificers #21 (Rick Remender, Max Fiumara) & Is Ted OK? #3 (Dave Chisholm) Dave: Swamp Thing 1989 #1 (Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli) JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Feral #22 (Tony Fleecs & Trish Forstner Weapons Homage Cover) Alex: Wiccan: Witches' Road #5 (Karen S. Darboe variant) Interview: Stephanie Stalvey, EVERYTHING IN COLOR out 04/28/2026 Your book explores growing up in an evangelical community where love and obedience were deeply intertwined. When you look back now, how do you understand that relationship differently? One of the most striking ideas in the book is the notion that “our bodies belong to the authority figure.” How did unpacking that belief shape the emotional core of this memoir? Everything in Color is deeply personal, especially in how it portrays your relationship with your husband and your child. What was it like sharing drafts with your husband as you were creating the book? Your journey raises big questions about faith, doubt, and identity. Did you find yourself arriving at answers while making the book, or is it more about learning to live with the questions? The book touches on major shared moments like 9/11 and the COVID lockdown. How did anchoring your personal story to these larger events help shape the narrative? There's a powerful shift in the book where love, especially through motherhood, reframes everything as sacred. When did that realization first begin to take hold for you? This is a massive and ambitious work. Was it always envisioned at this scale, and how long did it take you to bring it to life? The title Everything in Color feels like a mission statement for the book. At what point did you know that was the right way to describe this journey? The artwork blends intimacy with emotional weight throughout. How did you approach pairing your visual storytelling with such vulnerable subject matter?

“Want to feel the power of being a Wiccan Badass?” Moonwater reveals the hidden truth about what it means to own your power. (By the way, Moonwater is the author of Be a Wiccan Badass, which you can view HERE.) Learn how to clarify your intention and elevate your abilities and focus when doing spellwork. Discover a powerful prayer to the Goddess. For more on how to deal with disruption and chaos, see Moonwater's new book, World On Fire. Check it out with the link below. For more from Moonwater, get one of her books: #witch, #wicca, #nature, #Goddess, #God, #Badass, #BeAWiccanBadass, #Spells, #HighestIdeals, #ideals, #consistency, #consistent, #intimidating, #uncomprimising, #tough, #strong, #happy, #happiness, #meaning, #spellwork, #thecraft, #witchcraft, #truth,

Leilani and Kimberlyn question, explore, and deconstruct the pervasiveness of the Celtic/Nordic Wheel of the Year  and its relationship to the world outside of Northern/Western Europe.Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn is thrilled to complete an intensive museum docent program; Leilani shares her excitement about buying an electric vehicle.Mentioned in the episode:   Gerald Gardner, Ross Nichols, and Aidan Kelly; Vi La Bianca, “Why This Witch Is Ditching the Wheel of the Year in 2023;”   Mark Green's blog  Creating Your Own Wheel ofthe Year;  a template to create your own Wheel of the Year;  Wendell Berry's poem, "Closing the Circle" Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

Looking back to 2018, "Why Did Wiccan Witches Try Vexing Justice Kavanaugh?" Today, Steven Garofalo revisits that episode which will help you understand Wicca, Witches and just how much spiritual warfare is happing in America, in our Capital and around the world!Please SUBSCRIBE to our CHANNEL as a way to help us get the Word of God spread more widely and deeply around the world!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reason-for-truth--2774396/support.

Leilani and Kimberlyn discuss the traditions of celebrating the equinox, of past and present cultures around the world, as well their individual practices and those of their circle.Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn plugs an online list of no/low-cost mental health resources; and rants about the devaluation of work associated with women; Leilani is “made for retirement!”Mentioned in the episode:   Marie Summerwood's “Equinox Chant,” Holly Neddermann's poem, “Colors of Spring”Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

Disclaimer: Everything shared in this conversation represents the guest's own personal experiences and perspectives — not advice, instruction, or advocacy of any kind.This week, Jun and Daniel welcome a very special guest, Claire, who bridges the gap between the corporate world and the spiritual realm. As a global business development manager by day and a practicing psychic and tarot reader by night, Claire shares her fascinating journey of navigating her dual identities. She opens up about her transition from practicing Western "Wiccan" magic to dealing with the realities of Korean Mu-ism (shamanism), including her intense experience with "Shin-byeong" (spirit sickness) and undergoing a "Nu-reum-gut" ritual to suppress her spiritual calling.If you're interested in learning the fundamental differences between Western magic and Korean shamanism, this episode is for you. The trio dives deep into the surprising parallels between shamanic visions and Christian prophecies and Claire's unique take on how Korean, Japanese, and American ghosts differ based on her own supernatural encounters. We also feature a live tarot reading session where Claire predicts the future of the podcast, advises Jun on his housing dilemmas, and reveals why Jun's cat Gorong feels "poor" despite living a highly privileged life.As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Guest bio:A TCK based in Korea, Claire balances a career in Business Development with a deep practice as a Tarot reader. Her identity is defined by the spaces in between: the cultural bridge between Korea and the U.S., and the spiritual bridge between the mundane and the magical. After years as an eclectic witch, her journey has led her toward the ancestral roots of Korean Mu-ism, where she continues to explore life at the crossroads. Claire's teacher's socials for people in spiritual trouble: - https://www.instagram.com/youngsan409 - https://www.threads.com/@dodong_7981Support the showWe hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

Melissa joins the show to share how isolation during the pandemic led her into a small, highly controlled group that slowly crossed the line from spiritual study into manipulation and control. What began as online classes and one-on-one mentorship gradually turned into isolation from family, pressure to quit her career, and constant psychological influence. As a therapist who had studied cult behavior, Melissa explains how subtle the process really is, why people don't realize what's happening until they're out, and how easily anyone can be pulled in when control is introduced a little at a time.Website: www.sifsniffs.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sifsniffsPodcast: www.sillageandsorcery.comYouTube for Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRiHYIzXDXy2uylMJmt47FQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at tinfoiltalespodcast@gmail.com or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together! Got Weird Stuff?Have some strange physical evidence you want to share?  Mail it to:Tinfoil TalesP.O. Box 302Peru, IN 46970

Join writing coach Kevin T. Johns as he talks with author and Wiccan priest Ivan Richmond about the connection between ritual, flow, and writing. Discover how small daily practices can help you find focus, inspiration, and meaning on the page.

On this episode:CONFLICT WITH IRANI can't pretend to know how good or bad an idea our conflict with Iran is. I can tell you the American military is probably the most impressive institution in the world right now.BIRTHRATE FACT I learned recently that a large portion of our declining birth rates come from a cratering TEENAGED pregnancy rate and a falling UNWED pregnancy rate.CLEAN YOUR OWN HOUSEFolks on the Right — especially Christians — should be opposing the president's appointment of Casey means at HHS. She's literally a Wiccan witch.MUCH MUCH more

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they discuss the joys and challenges of leaving the comforts of home for far-flung places.Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn had an incredibly tender, poignant moment during an online spiral dance; Leilani mourns the dark time of the year as we move into spring.Mentioned in the episode:   Barbara Kingsolver's poem, “How to be Hopeful.”Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

Casey Means is batcrap crazy and should be nowhere near the Surgeon General's office. Plus, Gavin Newsom may not get the media coverage that other Democrats get.

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore both the psychological needs satisfied by birthdays and the magical, metaphorical, and metaphysical aspects of such celebrations.Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn is working through the ethical and spiritual implications of training her puppy; Leilani shares her insights about creativity, energy, success, and her dance practice.Mentioned in the episode:   Rachel Yukimura's booklet Animism, Anarchism, and… Dog Training?  Tricia Hersey's book  Rest Is Resistance:  A Manifesto; Morgan Harper Nichols' poem, “Let July be July.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

It's one of the biggest news weeks of the year as ComicsPRO explodes with announcements, reveals, and long-term publishing plans from every major publisher in the industry. We're breaking it all down in a super-sized news segment that covers the headlines shaping 2026 and beyond. Marvel dropped its May 2026 solicitations, teased the beginning of the end in Avengers: Armageddon, confirmed Hulk War for 2027, revealed Infernal Hulk vs. the X-Men, and somehow still found time for Knull vs. Hela, a Spider-Man and Iron Man team-up, and Doctor Doom taking over OREO. Yes, really. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Marvel Solicitations May 2026 Infernal Hulk declares war on the X-Men in explosive issue #7 reveal - EXCLUSIVE Marvel reveals a Spider-Man and Iron Man team up coming in issue #6 Marvel teases “With Great Power…” as “Armageddon Assembles” this June Ultron crashes Wiccan and Hulkling's anniversary in Marvel's explosive Pride special Marvel teases 'The origin of the end' starts in 'Avengers: Armageddon' #1 It's Knull vs. Hela in 'Hel on Earth' Marvel Comics event JULY: Queen in Black! Doctor Doom takes over OREO in wild final Marvel Comics cookie collab Marvel announces new series 'X-Men: Outback' revisiting the iconic Outback Era Hulk War is coming: Marvel confirms Infernal Hulk finale in 2027 IDW is taking Godzilla back to 1954 and making it absolutely terrifying 'Star Trek' #1 launches a bold new era as IDW unveils massive 60th anniversary comic plans 'TMNT' #300 unleashes a massive new era, blind bag covers, and new 'Last Ronin' DC Solicits May 2026 DC Is going all-in on 'The Dark Knight Returns' for its 40th anniversary all year long DC and Sonic reunite for ‘Metal Legion' this May 2026 DC unveils major 2026 publishing plans at ComicsPro: Vertigo, new Absolute titles, and more Zorro and Tarzan are storming back to comics and we've got the exclusive first look Gail Simone is entering the Spawn universe with a brutal new 'She-Spawn' series New Image sci-fi series 'If Destruction Be Our Lot' features robo Abraham Lincoln finding purpose Skybound announces ‘DC Silver Age Covers and Stories' Artist Edition M.A.S.K. joins the Energon Universe in explosive new series from Dan Watters and Pye Parr Robert Kirkman returns to superheroes with 'Terminal' joined by Kubert, Finch, and Arthur Adams James Tynion IV takes on white supremacy and Norse gods in brutal new 9-part horror, 'Odin' 'The Cutting Garden' explores companionship, legacy, and sacrifice Ghost Machine just revealed 'The Unbelievables' and its first massive crossover EXCLUSIVE: Zack Kaplan unleashes three new Dark Horse series in 2026 Skateboarding is outlawed in new series 'Skate Ali' out June 2026 Jonathan Hickman's ‘Three Worlds/Three Moons' comes to Dark Horse this July Archie is going compact with new Oni Press collections starting in September 2026 'Ben 10' returns to comics this May with a new series from the original creators Oni Press unleashes 'Super Mondo Mega Mutts' #1 this July Oni Press announces Joe Palmer's dystopian thriller 'Destination Kill' #1 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Absolute Batman #17  (Scott Snyder, Eric Canete) Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Alex:​​ Exquisite Corpses #10 (Jordie Bellaire, Marianna Ignazzi) Dungeons of Doom #2 (PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON & BENJAMIN PERCY) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #24 (March Checchetto, Hickman) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Infernal Hulk #4 (Phillip KJ, Nic Klein) & Absolute Wonder Woman #17 (K Thompson, H Sherman) Dave: The Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 (Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips) but also Hulk Smash Everything #3 JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Predator: Bloodshed #1 (Dan Panosian Virgin Cover) Alex: Power Fantasy #16 (Morgan Beem variant)

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Welcome back to another episode of The Writing Community Chat Show, recently ranked number 3 in the top 10 writing podcasts in the UK for 2025. In this special “eve of Valentine's Day” edition, hosts Chris and the team dive into the messy, complicated, and wonderful world of intimacy with the internationally recognized sexologist and best-selling author, Dr. Trina Read. Trina Read With over 25 years of experience helping people navigate the world of pleasure, Dr. Read joined us to talk about her journey from a syndicated sex columnist to a pioneer of the “self-help fiction” genre. Her latest novel, The Taboo Show, is set to challenge perceptions and make us laugh while rethinking what we know about pleasure.Trina answers the questions we want to know. How much sex in a relationship is normal? What should couples do after 10 years of marriage, and much more. Plus, listen to CJ reading Chris Hooley some ai generated suggested sext texts. From Non-Fiction to “Self-Help Fiction”Dr. Read's transition into fiction was born from a desire to reach women who might find traditional non-fiction a “slog”. After the success of her bestseller Till Sex Do Us Part, she developed a five-step program that she eventually wove into the lives of four fictional characters in The Sex Course.Her new book, The Taboo Show, continues the journey of these four women as they explore the “Taboo Sex Show”—a trade show experience Dr. Read knows well from her years as a mainstage speaker. From tantric skepticism to “Wiccan sex magic,” the story uses relatable characters to demystify complex topics.Expert Advice for Writers and Couples.One of the most enlightening parts of the episode was Dr. Read's advice on the craft of writing intimacy. She admits that writing sex scenes is “incredibly difficult” and requires a delicate balance. Her top tip? Edit out the “darlings.” To keep fiction engaging, she often removes up to 80% of the educational content to focus on the character's emotional reaction rather than the instruction itself.Advice for couples at every stage:* New Couples: Slow down and enjoy the courtship; don't rush the buildup.* The 6-Month Mark: This is when bad habits form. Start having conversations now before the “newness” wears off.* The 10-Year Veterans: Focus on “erotic threads” outside the bedroom—small acts of kindness and desire throughout the day to help bridge the “delayed sexual response”.Demystifying the “Taboo.”Dr. Read also breaks down the common misconceptions around Tantra, describing it simply as an exchange of energy and a way to build pleasure through connection. She encourages couples to lean into the awkwardness of talking about sex, noting that most people can share their bodies for decades but still struggle to share their words.Final Thoughts & Pre-Order Info.Whether you're looking to spice up your Valentine's weekend or looking for tips on writing authentic, “classy” intimacy in your next novel, this episode is a must-watch.Dr. Trina Read's new novel, The Taboo Show, is available for pre-order now and officially launches on February 28th. Visit her website at trinaread.com for pre-order bundles and free educational resources..Watch the full episode here: Enjoying the show? Subscribe to our Substack for more interviews with NYT best-sellers, celebrities, and indie authors. Together as one, we get it done! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewccs.substack.com/subscribeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they dig into the ways in which religious and spiritual practices can be used to sidestep dealing with difficult truths and looking at what needs to be really seen.Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn makes a gift of biodegradable, holographic glitter to Leilani; Leilani shares her adventures as she learns Spanish.Mentioned in the episode:  John Welwood; Ingrid Clayton, Recovering Spirituality: Achieving Emotional Sobriety in Your Spiritual Practice; Ellen Bass, “Getting into Bed on a December Night.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

Join writing coach Kevin T. Johns as he talks with author and Wiccan priest Ivan Richmond about the connection between ritual, flow, and writing. Discover how small daily practices can help you find focus, inspiration, and meaning on the page.

Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore navigating  anxiety as an ingrained part of modern culture while decentering it in their lives. Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn shares her excitement at being a Canine Companion puppy raiser; Leilani is utilizing contrast therapy—alternating sauna and cold plunges—for her hot flashes and night sweats.Mentioned in the episode:  Canine Companions; Brené Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection; Gayle Brandeis's poem, “The Plum You're Going To Eat Next Summer.” Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466 Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWSMarvel's Ultimate Universe is ending — April 2026 solicits hints how the epic two-year experiment goes outDoom vs. Ultron in 2099! Marvel unleashes a villain showdown fans didn't see comingFirst details revealed for Marvel and DC's ‘Spider-Man/Superman' crossover out April 2026April 2026 solicits reveal Marvel's ‘Road to Armageddon' for Captain America and WolverineJubilee takes center stage in a powerful new Marvel one-shot celebrating AAPI Heritage MonthX-23 steps out of Wolverine's shadow as Marvel teases deadly new Weapon X threatsMarvel unveils April's massive 2026 X-Men lineup as the Shadows of Tomorrow takes shapeSpider-Man becomes Spider-Carnage — Marvel's 'Death Spiral' ends with a jaw-dropping twistMarvel previews April 2026 Spider-Man chaos as 'Death Spiral' hits its final chaptersNorman Osborn trains the Spider-Verse in Marvel's wild new Spider-Man miniStar Wars brings the original trilogy to Galaxy's Edge in major new Marvel comic storyFrom 'The Conjuring' to comics, Michael Chaves unleashes a dark fantasy epic with 'Corpse Knight'Ghost Machine opens the vault with a massive official guide to its growing universe in April 2026DC turns the world upside down with Kevin Smith's bizarre new origin for 'Bizarro: Year None'DC's Next Level grows again with new ‘Zatanna' and ‘Firestorm' series for 2026DC HAD #1 COMIC STORE MARKET SHARE IN Q4 2025Our Top Books of the Week:Dave:Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5 (Patrick Horvath)Logan: Black, White & Blood #1 (Various)Alex:​​Uncanny X-Men #22 (Simone, David Marquez)Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1 (Momoko, Iban Coello, Stan Sakai)bStandout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex:  Logan: Black, White & Blood (Larry Hama, Dave Wichter)Dave: DC K.O. #3 and Transformers #28TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Power Fantasy #15 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Dave: Captain America #6 (Chip Zdarsky,  Delio Diaz)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Panther: Intergalactic #2 (E.M. Gist Cover) and Witchblade #18 (1:25 Jason Alexander Virgin Cover)Alex: Wiccan: Witches' Road #2 (Meghan Hetrick) and I am LEGALLY REQUIRED to also name Travis Moore's  Nightwing #134Interview: Jason Aaron - Thundarr - Out Jan 21, 2026 You've called Thundarr the Barbarian a “fundamental component of your DNA as a writer.” What about that world or those characters spoke to you most deeply as a kid — and how has that stayed with you?This is a property with DNA from comic legends like Jack Kirby, Alex Toth, and Steve Gerber. How do you honor that legacy while still making Thundarr feel like a Jason Aaron story?You've written some of the biggest mythic heroes in comics — Thor, Conan, Avengers. Where does Thundarr fit into that heroic lineage for you?The original cartoon blended post-apocalyptic sci-fi with sorcery and swordplay in a way that was rare even then. How are you capturing that same balance in the comic — and are you updating it for modern readers in any way?You've said this story will reveal Thundarr's origin for the first time. What can fans expect from that reveal, and how did you approach filling in a piece of lore that's been left blank for over 40 years?You're collaborating with artist Kewber Baal, who's got a dynamic and muscular style that fits Thundarr perfectly. What's the creative chemistry been like between you two so far?Classic villains like Gemini and Mindok are returning. Did you treat this like a “greatest hits” of Thundarr adversaries, or did you want to expand their mythology too?Fun/Silly Question: If you had Thundarr's Sunsword for a day, what's the first totally irresponsible thing you'd use it for — and what's the first heroic thing you'd do after? 

Today we're talking about Gerald Gardner, why he's called the father of modern Wicca, and how a prescription for nudism somehow became part of the origin story. Along the way we sort out a big misconception, why Wicca isn't the same thing as witchcraft, and how witchcraft existed long before Wicca ever had a name.We dig into the timeline, Gardner's rise in the 1950s after the repeal of Britain's Witchcraft Act, his public “yep, I'm a witch” moment, and the way figures like Doreen Valiente helped shape (and challenge) what Wicca became. Then we get into the messy bits, such as questionable credentials, borrowed material, rigid hierarchy, secrecy, gender roles, and why some of this still echoes in modern “love and light” spirituality.Finally, we unpack the Wiccan ethics everyone argues about online, from the Wiccan Rede (“harm none”) to the Threefold Law, including why it's often treated like karma… and why that comparison falls apart when you look at karma's actual roots.Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagicPre-order Molly's book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff DonePreorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your SIGNED copy shipped on release day.

Episode 197 - Testimony Series: Boundaries and Divine Intervention - with Donna Gafford This episode is part of our December Testimony Series. Donna Gafford shares a gripping story from her experience on the set of a film in Atlanta. Hired to play an herbalist, she was surprised and troubled to find the set filled with witchcraft and Wiccan props, which conflicted with her personal commitment to God regarding the projects she was willing to accept. As she struggled with the situation and asked God to help her know how to move forward, a structural collapse unexpectedly destroyed the set and the witchcraft paraphernalia. Donna saw this as divine intervention affirming her commitment, and the replacement set was transformed into a beautiful, serene environment, illustrating God's protective power.The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email NotificationsEnter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festivalFaith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesProduced by Geoffrey Whitt for Faith and Family Filmmakers AssociationCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions

Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠ What do you know about Yule? Maybe a lot. The holiday is widely celebrated in Scandinavian countries, and it's an important part of Wiccan and Pagan tradition. But for many of us, the version that's come down through history is strongly associated with Christmas--and heavily sanitized. When we scratched the surface, however, we found that the origins of Yule were older and darker and weirder than we ever imagined. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday, December 11th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark UK Supreme Court: Religious education in Ireland unlawful The U.K. Supreme Court ruled last month that religious education in Northern Ireland is unlawful. State-funded primary schools in Northern Ireland currently include religious education in the curriculum. Schools also have a time of daily worship. However, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled the curriculum was not “objective, critical and pluralistic.” In response, Christian Concern is defending Christian education in schools. Listen to comments from Steve Beegoo, Head of Education at Christian Concern.  BEEGOO: “Parents, don't retreat. There is an authority that is truly higher than even our courts that we must appeal to and that we must obey. We must stand for truth and to obey Jesus Christ.” In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them.” Fewer British Christians, more pagans The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life released a new survey on adults in Britain who changed religion.  Christianity experienced the most losses with people usually becoming atheist. Islam saw a modest net gain, mostly from Christianity. Also, movements like Paganism, Wicca, and broad spiritualism saw noticeable growth.  The study said, “Media reports over the past decade document a visible revival of Pagan and Wiccan practices in Britain, particularly among women over 30 and those disillusioned with organized religion but seeking ethical and emotional coherence.” Isaiah 8:19-20 says, “And when they say to you, ‘Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,' should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living? To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” Spanish court acquits 21 pro-lifers A court in Spain acquitted 21 pro-life activists on Tuesday. Authorities had arrested the pro-lifers back in 2022 for praying outside an abortion mill. They were participating in a 40 Days for Life prayer chain in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The ruling stated, “There is no doubt that the defendants did nothing more than exercise their right to free assembly. … The defendants conducted themselves at all times in an exemplary, peaceful manner.” 71 U.S. abortion mills closed this year In the United States, 23 independent abortion mills closed this year as of October. That's up from 12 closures last year. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, 100 locations closed. Independent abortion mills are not affiliated with Planned Parenthood and account for 58% of abortions in the U.S.  Life News reports that Planned Parenthood has closed 48 locations so far this year. Dept. of Justice supports Christian students who spoke truth The U.S. Department of Justice supported two Christian students on Monday in a court case involving transgenderism. Virginia's Loudoun County School Board previously suspended the two male students. They had simply objected to a girl, pretending to be a boy, in their locker room. Harmeet Dhillon is Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department. She said, “Loudoun County's decision to advance and promote gender ideology tramples on the rights of religious students who cannot embrace ideas that deny biological reality.” Frustrated homesellers pulling homes off market Realtor.com released their November 2025 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. The report found that home prices are rising in traditionally affordable metros. Meanwhile, expensive metros are seeing price drops. The market has also seen record de-listings as frustrated sellers pull their homes off the market without a sale. Realtor.com noted, “One home was de-listed for about every 3 to 4 new listings nationally.” Fellowship of Christian Athletes distributed 244,000 Bibles this year And finally, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes distributed over 244,000 Bibles this year across the U.S. and 68 other countries. That's up from 219,000 last year.  The achievement is due to 900 FCA camps worldwide, 23,000 huddle groups, and about 400 FCA sports club teams.  A Fellowship of Christian Athletes spokesman told The Christian Post, “FCA's overarching aim is to reach coaches and athletes with the Gospel, help them grow spiritually and then enable them to help others do the same. We believe this spiritual foundation extends beyond sports, positively influencing teammates, schools, families and entire communities.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, December 11th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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Paganism was the set of original ancient religions around the world. They all had plenty of gods, loved nature, sometimes sacrificed things, and so on. Then the Big Three religions came along and took over. But today paganism has come roaring back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.