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by Jenny Misslin and Phillip Dieke
Remember, you are on sacred ground. Stay rooted. For two years Jenny Misslin and Rev. Phil Dieke have been contemplating a podcast. An opportunity to discuss spirituality, nature, community, and the interconnectedness of it all. All things they love, are very anxious about, and eager to explore. Radical, defined as "the relating to the fundamental nature of something." This term can be divisive, but to Jenny and Phil it is an invitation to connect back to the divine goodness, the sacred, at the core of all creation. Radical Sacred is an invitation to join them in curiosity as they explore questions such as: What is an experience that led you to a kinder, more inclusive spirituality? Who was the first person you met that broadened your ideas about the Divine? Where do you experience the Holy? If liberation of self leads us on a pathway to liberation for all, what has that looked like in your own spirituality?
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- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
Doug Pagitt on July 4th, Patriotism, and the Common Good
Are you also feeling complex feelings about America, our history of violence as a country, our current fascist leadership, and our fear and hope for what’s to come this 4th of July? Join us as we talk to author, activist, musician and founder of Vote Common Good Doug Paggit. Doug leads us through this honest conversation on working for change together, mourning all that’s been, and building an America we can all belong to. Show Notes:Vote Common GoodDoug PagittEsther’s Army - Katie Giddini Let America be America by Langston Hughes Documentary - Cross Country Bike Ride “Whose the We”Key TopicsExpansive view of Christianity and faithThe role of stories in shaping identityPatriotism and its personal natureThe importance of community and inclusionThe intersection of faith and politicsStories of connection across political dividesThe history of America and its narrativesThe work of Vote Common GoodChapters00:50 Exploring Identity and Belonging in America03:31 The Emergence of Progressive Christianity06:43 The Divine Dance: Understanding Community and Theology09:38 Navigating Political Identity and Faith12:45 The Role of Ancestors and Mentorship in Activism15:35 The Intersection of Faith and Politics18:36 Reimagining the American Narrative21:18 The Power of Storytelling in Social Change23:59 Building a More Inclusive Community26:40 The Journey of Vote Common Good29:46 Engaging in Meaningful Conversations32:44 The Importance of Listening and Understanding35:15 Finding Inspiration in Historical Movements38:11 The Collective We: Expanding Our Understanding of Community42:00 A Modern Good Samaritan Encounter45:23 The Dilemmas of American Identity48:26 Navigating Political Conversations in Faith Communities56:34 The Complexity of Patriotism01:01:34 Embracing Diversity in American Identity
- 4 weeks ago57 min
Season 3 Finale - Meandering and Meaning Making
Thank you for joining us for our season 3 finale episode! We’ve had a lovely and winding 3rd season. We’ve chatted with authors, poets, scientists, naturalists, sex therapists, spiritual directors, artists and more to explore the true meaning of reciprocity. We end the season with reflection, presence, and connection. We invite you to join us over on Substack as we take a break from recording for the summer and to find us at Wild Goose Festival from September 4th-6th in Harmony North Carolina. We appreciate you dear listeners and will be back this fall with a new season, new stories, and new ways of exploring our sacred roots. It’s just the two of us here at Radical Sacred and it helps us out a lot when you rate and review the pod and share it with like minded folks! Show Notes: Radical Sacred on SubstackRadical Sacred on YoutubeRadical Sacred on InstagramRadical Sacred at Wild GooseRadical Sacred WebsiteRadical Sacred Sounds of Summer PlaylistOur Lady of the Garden by Pádraig Ó TuamaKey Topics:Reciprocity in nature and societySystemic imbalance and economic exploitationThe role of creativity and community in social changeEnvironmental sustainability and water usageThe impact of wealth and inequality on societySpiritual practices and inner reflectionThe importance of vulnerability and honest communityImagining a world beyond capitalismThe significance of joy and whimsy amidst chaosThe season's journey of inward and outward reflectionChapters00:50 The Poetic Reflection on Life's Journey01:56 Celebrating Season Three and Themes of Reciprocity04:09 Exploring the Concept of Reciprocity06:25 Reciprocity in Economic Systems and Social Services09:15 The Impact of Wealth Disparity and Extraction Economy10:59 Environmental Concerns and the Balance of Nature13:03 The Call for Action and Collective Responsibility15:13 Creativity and Individual Uniqueness in Challenging Times20:37 Finding Joy Amidst Imbalance and Struggles25:31 The Cycle of Life: Death and Renewal28:45 Imagining a Better Future Through Creativity33:26 Exploring Spirituality and Nature37:46 The Power of Community and Reciprocity41:06 Creative Collaboration and Vulnerability46:09 Reflections on Meaningful Conversations53:43 The Journey of Connection and Growth
- Jun 24, 202652 min
Walking the Path of Creativity with (Creative) Kate Thomas
We go on an imaginative journey with Kate Thomas, a UX strategist, visual designer, and artist who lets curiosity guide her work and her life's path. Kate’s way of being is rooted in her deep spirituality, love of nature, and enjoying the wonder of every day. What can we learn about ourselves and the holiness that calls to us when we take time to listen to the quiet still voice within and to follow the sound of our own genuine? We invite you into creativity, yearning, and honoring your sacred time and your sacred self in this lovely episode with the lovely Creative Kate. Show Notes:FigmaSabrina Ward HarrisonArt Farm in AnnapolisCreative Kate Website@thiscreativekate : check out her pinned post about creating pockets of hopeMorning Poem by Mary Oliver Wild Goose Festival Key TopicsKate's journey from graphic design to UX and art coachingThe role of curiosity and play in creativityUsing art as a spiritual and self-discovery practiceThe metaphor of compost and chaos in growth and renewalThe importance of boredom and silence in creativityConnecting with nature and spiritual practicesChapters00:30 Morning Reflections: The Power of Poetry02:00 Introducing Kate Thomas: A Journey of Creativity08:45 The Role of Art in Childhood and Self-Discovery13:23 Curiosity as a Guiding Force20:22 Listening to the Sound of the Genuine22:30 Navigating Work-Life Balance and Creative Expression30:16 Faith and Upbringing: The Roots of Creativity34:56 The Importance of Boredom and Imagination43:39 Finding Beauty in Chaos: The Compost Metaphor49:13 Future Endeavors: Eco-Grief and Community Engagement
- Jun 21, 20261h 11m
Rev. William H. Lamar on Ancestors, Stories, and Living Resurrection
On this special Father’s Day episode of Radical Sacred we have the immense privilege of talking to Rev. William Lamar about his beautiful new book Ancestors: Those who Bless us, Curse us, and Hold us. Rev. Lamar talks to us about the importance of intimately knowing and calling upon our ancestors, the perfect memory that water holds, how to listen to the still small voice within us, and the importance of silence, nature, and music. Sitting with Bill for this episode was a profound blessing and we always leave our time with him awake, aware, and more alive. We invite you to check out this fabulous episode and dive deep into the ancestors inviting you back to your truest selves. Show Notes:Ancestors: Those who Bless us, Curse us, and Hold us by William Lamar Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC I am my Ancestors’ by TaRessa Stovall The DC Church that beat the Proud Boys in Court now Owns Their NameKey TopicsThe biblical transfiguration story as a metaphor for ancestral engagementWater as a symbol of perfect memory and spiritual renewalThe internal journey of self-discovery and internal cartographyThe role of music and storytelling in connecting with ancestorsResurrection as a cosmic and ecological process of renewalChapters00:30 The Legacy of Ancestors02:56 Introduction to Reverend William H. Lamar IV05:41 The Importance of Ancestors in Faith07:29 Writing the Book: A Personal Journey11:19 The Transfiguration and Ancestral Connections16:00 Water as a Symbol of Memory22:18 The Role of Music in Spiritual Life28:05 Distraction and the Inner Music33:16 Finding Connection in Nature42:22 Bumping Into Oneself: The Inward Journey47:06 The Role of Ancestors in Our Lives54:56 Living Resurrection: A Poetic Invitation01:05:44 Father's Day Reflections and Ancestral Connections
- Jun 17, 20261h 2m
Mary Fontana on Strangers in the Province of Joy
In this timely episode we visit with the author of Strangers in the Province of Joy: Practicing Radical Hospitality at the US-Mexico Border, Mary Fontana. While in college Mary began a 20+ year relationship with Annunciation House in El Paso which houses and provides care for migrants. This book is all about the important work of Annunciation House, its surprising and tender beginnings, and about the root causes that lead to people leaving their home countries. We talk about liberation theology, the United States complicity in the instability in Central America, and what we can all do to better love our neighbor as ourselves. Show Notes:Strangers in the Province of Joy: Practicing Radical Hospitality at the US-Mexico Border Mary Fontana’s Website Annunciation House A Prayer of Shelter and Shadow by Pádraig ó TuamaKey Topics:The origins and history of Annunciation HouseThe concept of radical hospitality and its importanceRoot causes of migration including US foreign policy and climate changeThe role of personal relationships and presence in service workThe intersection of faith, justice, and activism in immigrationThe ongoing legal challenges faced by organizations like Annunciation HouseThe importance of education and awareness in changing perceptionsThe spiritual and contemplative practices that sustain service workChapters00:30 A Prayer for Shelter and Community02:35 Introducing Mary Fontana and Her Work05:15 The Role of Annunciation House10:02 Understanding Borders: Geographic and Internal13:08 Migration as an Earth Right17:52 Root Causes of Migration22:07 Climate Change and Migration26:51 The Politics of Immigration and Othering31:39 Emergency Response and Human Connection34:17 The Founders' Wisdom and Open-Heartedness38:55 The Role of Contemplation in Service43:56 Balancing Presence and Productivity48:49 Justice and Mercy in Hospitality52:10 Spreading Awareness Through Storytelling54:15 Radical Hospitality Defined58:57 Facing Political Challenges with Resilience
- Jun 10, 202656 min
Encountering Henri Nouwen with Stephen Lazarus
We enjoyed this fabulous conversation with Stephen Lazarus! Stephen is the Literary Manager for the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust and the editor of Encountering Henri: The Living Legacy of Henri Nouwen. We visit about how earnestly and honestly Henri Nouwen lived his life and how impactful and invitational his way of being was. We invite you to live fully and in the spirit of Henri today and everyday! “It is by being awake to God in us that we can increasingly see God in the world around us.” Show NotesEncountering Henri: The Living Legacy of Henri Nouwen Cardus NexGen programHenry Nouwen Legacy TrustComment MagazineRobert and Margaret Jonas - Reviving CreationSubstackCheck out Jenny's weekly reflection on the episode on our Substack.Key TopicsHenry Nowen's impact on spiritual lifeThe concept of woundedness and healingDivine invitations and unexpected encountersHenry Nowen's influence on peacemaking and justiceThe importance of authentic identity in faithChapters00:30 The Poetic Introduction to Love02:38 Introducing Stephen Lazarus and His Journey04:37 Encountering Henry Nowen: A Personal Connection08:06 Who Was Henry Nowen?10:04 The Humanity of Henry Nowen16:00 Divine Invitations Through Henry's Work20:47 The Communion of Saints and Connection to Ancestors24:13 Contemplating Memories of Henry28:47 Surprising Stories from the Book30:37 Embracing Our Imperfections34:25 Awakening to the Divine34:59 The Meandering Path to Home39:21 Engaging with the Common Good43:55 Wounded vs. Broken: A Theological Perspective49:03 Finding Identity in a Polarized World
- Jun 3, 202653 min
Paldrom Collins on Girl in a Box
We had a lovely conversation with the author of Girl in a Box, Paldrom Collins! Paldrom’s memoir walks us through her early days as a young woman who is seeking her own path in Oklahoma to her time in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in New York. Paldrom’s path is winding, full of wisdom, compassion, and the most surprising twists and turns. We enjoyed this insightful and honest chat about following yearning and trusting self. Show Notes:Only Breath by Rumipaldrom.com Girl in a Box by: Paldrom Collins How the Worst Day of My Life Became the Best by: Andrea Gibson TakeawaysFollowing your inner knowing can lead to unexpected paths and growthRitual and repetition serve as somatic practices that deepen spiritual awarenessNon-dualism emphasizes interconnectedness beyond dualistic thinkingReciprocity is rooted in the natural interconnectedness of all lifeEmbracing resistance and difficulty can hone spiritual resilienceChapters00:30 Transforming Pain into Art02:36 The Journey of Becoming Findable03:34 The Call to Write: A Spiritual Journey06:59 Exploring Spiritual Backgrounds09:23 The Meandering Path of Spirituality12:46 Rituals and Repetition in Spiritual Practice18:04 Interfaith Dialogues: Buddhism and Christianity22:02 The Quest for Acceptance and Worthiness26:11 Understanding Tibetan Buddhism's Teachings30:34 Navigating Dualism and Non-Dualism32:40 Reciprocity in Spiritual Journeys34:39 The Knowing Beyond Knowing37:23 Embracing the Unknown42:22 Yearning and Creativity45:12 Responding to Suffering in the World47:31 The Ongoing Story of Life51:04 Finding Shelter in Each Other's Stories
- May 27, 202652 min
Day Schildkret on Morning Altars and the Importance of Ritual
This week our minds are blown and our hearts are expanded by Day Schildkret, author, artist and teacher behind the Morning Altars movement, who inspires tens of thousands of people to make life more beautiful and meaningful through ritual, nature and art. Day talks to us about ritual, meaning making, presence, beauty, remembering, curiosity and more in this gorgeous conversation.Show Notes: Morning AltarsDay’s Books and ArtTeacher Training Day’s Instagram Grief Ritual SeriesKey TopicsThe origin story of Morning Altars and its healing modalityThe role of thresholds and thresholds in personal transformationThe importance of meaning making and ritual in everyday lifeReciprocity and the back-and-forth of giving and receivingThe relationship between vulnerability, nature, and ritualChapters00:30 The Power of Ritual and Nature01:44 Thresholds and Transitions in Life10:32 Meaning Making Through Creativity14:46 Rituals: Boundaries and Simplicity18:21 Cultural Challenges to Rituals22:12 Personal Journey with Rituals23:48 Exploring Sacred Ground and Relationships27:56 The Concept of Reciprocity in Rituals32:35 Vulnerability and Connection with Nature36:45 Grief and the Role of Ritual41:30 Grief as an Invitation to Transformation44:51 Creating Alternative Spaces in a Capitalist World
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About Radical Sacred
Remember, you are on sacred ground. Stay rooted. For two years Jenny Misslin and Rev. Phil Dieke have been contemplating a podcast. An opportunity to discuss spirituality, nature, community, and the interconnectedness of it all. All things they love, are very anxious about, and eager to explore. Radical, defined as "the relating to the fundamental nature of something." This term can be divisive, but to Jenny and Phil it is an invitation to connect back to the divine goodness, the sacred, at the core of all creation. Radical Sacred is an invitation to join them in curiosity as they explore questions such as: What is an experience that led you to a kinder, more inclusive spirituality? Who was the first person you met that broadened your ideas about the Divine? Where do you experience the Holy? If liberation of self leads us on a pathway to liberation for all, what has that looked like in your own spirituality?
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