Best Charlie Dorsett Podcasts (2025)

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Not Taking God’s Name in Vain: Authority, Faith, and Christmas 30:00

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What does it actually mean to “take God’s name in vain”? In this Christmas-season conversation, Charlie and Brian trace the commandment back to its Jewish roots, where names carry authority, responsibility, and consequence. From the ineffable Name to performative Christianity, from “the war on Christmas” to costly signaling, this episode invites us…

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Animism & the Living God: Seeing Christ in All Things 29:29

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What does it mean to say that God is not distant, but present in all things? In this episode of Creation’s Paths, we explore animism, panentheism, and the Cosmic Christ as ways of seeing the world infused with divine life rather than ruled by fear or domination. We talk about discernment, authority, power, and how the word in changes everything. Th…

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The Black Madonna and the Solstice of Grace 29:19

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What is the point of Creation Spirituality? 24:53

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My friends often joke that I am a predictable, spiritual stereotype. They joke that they can predict my answers and ideas based on the punchlines of comedians who mock the religious… They aren’t wrong. The Meaning Crisis I am one of those people the meaning crisis beat into the darkness from which I thought I would never return. Over my life I beca…

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Thanksgiving & Gratitude in a Complicated World 23:11

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Gratitude in a Mixed World There is a strange quiet that settles over the landscape this time of year. Not silence exactly, but the thickened hush that comes when winter begins to gather itself at the edge of the horizon. The bright colors fade into deeper tones. The days shrink. The nights stretch. And somewhere inside that long dark, something an…

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No Kings The Voice of The Ancestors Cry Out a Samhain Reflection 27:30

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The veil thins. Candles flicker in windows, pumpkins grin like little guardians of light, and the wind itself seems to carry whispers. On this night of Samhain, the air is crowded not just with ghosts and shadows, but with memory. The ancestors are near. They gather around us not as specters of fear but as companions in the long struggle for freedo…

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Satanic Panics and Power Grabs: Fear as Control 29:50

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There’s a rhythm to panic.It begins as a whisper, something dark is coming for your children, your faith, your way of life. Within days the whisper becomes a flood. Media blares, pulpits thunder, and neighbors begin to look at one another with suspicion. Each new generation dresses its fear in different clothes: witches, rock music, rap lyrics, for…

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No Rapture, No Cry: A Christopagan Response to Escapist Theology 27:08

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The modern obsession with leaving the world began, oddly enough, with a fall. In 1827, John Nelson Darby tumbled from his horse, banged his head, and started writing a new idea into the Christian imagination. He sketched a future where the faithful are whisked away from the grit and grief of history while the rest of creation burns. A quick exit. A…

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Our Lady of the Rosary and the Art of Prayer Beads 23:46

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Justice, Not Judgment: Equity and Right Relationship 23:43

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We live in a culture obsessed with fairness. The word is heavy with scales, tallies, and invisible scoreboards. Did I do my part? Did they? Am I getting what I deserve? Is someone getting more than me? Fairness sounds righteous on the surface, but when you live inside it, fairness is a trap. It drives us inward, judging ourselves and everyone else …

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Healing Through Facing Our Fears: Courage as Care 22:14

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Fear is not a moral failing. We live in a time when many suffer under its weight, and too often they are told their trembling is weakness, their hesitation is shame. Yet the truth is simpler, more human: fear comes to all of us. It rises when news breaks, when uncertainty stalks our steps, when something we cherish feels threatened. The real sign o…

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Christopagan Autumnal Equinox Celebrating Balance and the Solar Horse 25:13

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The Autumnal Equinox stirs something complicated in me every year. On one hand, there is excitement: the promise of cooler nights, apples ripening, and the feeling that balance is possible, if only for a brief moment. On the other hand, there’s concern our world feels anything but balanced. Storms, violence, and uncertainty keep pressing in. So whe…

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Forgotten God or Living Archetype? The Solar Horse 27:03

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The Horse That Would Not Leave The Solar Horse That Wouldn’t Let Me Go Some ideas arrive like strangers. Others show up like old friends you had forgotten, standing at the edge of memory, waiting. The Solar Horse came to me like that. I was reading along, tracing through the histories and mythologies of the Levant, when I found a reference to horse…

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Breath as Offering: A Christopagan Practice 21:40

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Breath is so ordinary that we forget it is extraordinary. It comes unbidden, steady as a tide, unnoticed until something interrupts it. We know the sudden gasp of fear, the shallow rise and fall of exhaustion, the ragged breath when we are sick. Yet beneath all those moments lies the same truth: breath is life. In this episode of Creation’s Paths, …

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Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming Christopagan 30:24

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Christopaganism is cringe. Or at least, that’s what I’m told now and again. Maybe it is a little cringe to believe in something, to put your trust in Spirit, and to do the work of faith. In a culture that wants everything spoon-fed and easy, Christopaganism doesn’t oblige. It isn’t the kind of path that gets done for you. It’s a living, embodied fa…

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What is Christopagan Atonement? 31:19

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For many, the very sound of the word atonement stirs unease. It may recall the tightness in your chest when a preacher spoke of God’s wrath, the guilt-heavy sermons that made love feel conditional, or the sense that your worth was forever in question. In some traditions, atonement was framed as paying off a cosmic debt to a God more feared than lov…

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Christopagan Faith in Troubled Times 28:57

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The world feels raw these days. Heat waves stack one upon another, storms sweep in with fury, and the news from far-off lands carries sorrow and anger in equal measure. On top of that, each of us is carrying the weight of our own daily struggles: illness, loss, uncertainty. In my own life, I recently faced a sudden illness that left me bedridden fo…

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Lughnasa and Celebrating One Year: A Journey Through Creations Path 24:03

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As Lughnasa’s first fruits are gathered, we mark a year of walking Creation’s Path through harvest and hardship, silence and song. This episode reflects on the mysteries of change: how illness, pause, and return can shape a community as deeply as celebration. We share hard earned lessons from a year of spiritual exploration, celebrate the bonds tha…

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The Forge & the Flame - Brigid’s Fierce Divine Feminine 19:25

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In this episode, Charlie, a Christopagan Druid and Priest of Brigid, and Brian, a Christopagan Druid and sous chef, introduce us to Brigid, the goddess of wisdom, poetry, healing, and more. They discuss her multifaceted nature, her connection to both the goddess and St. Brigid, and her role as a symbol of female empowerment and justice. The hosts h…

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Mary Magdalene Saint, Apostle, or Divine Companion? (Embracing the Divine Feminine) 21:39

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Mary Magdalene stands as one of Christianity’s most mysterious and maligned figures. A saint whose story was rewritten by popes and whose legacy endures through legend, faith, and fierce devotion. In this episode, we untangle the myths and meanings around “Our Lady of the Tower”. Exploring Magdalene as businesswoman, apostle, penitent, and vessel o…

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Mary, Mother of God (Embracing the Divine Feminine) 22:11

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Mary is the thread woven through every sacred story. The mother of Jesus, the bearer of the Divine, the figure who both divides and unites traditions. In this episode, we journey through Marian apparitions, contested titles, and the ancient tension between mother and goddess, asking: what does it mean to embrace Mary as the matrix of Christ and the…

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Living the Path of Holarchy (A Christopagan practice of Fractal Kinship) 30:08

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What does it mean to live as a whole, unique self—nested within circles of kinship, woven into the superorganism of Earth, the Noosphere? In this episode, we synthesize the great threads: holons, hierarchy, third story, and the challenge of real connection in a divided age. We explore the tools and practices—affirmation, journaling, narrative work—…

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Exploring Holarchy As A Practical Living Alternative (A Christopagan practice of Fractal Kinship) 25:16

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In a world shaped by hierarchies, is there a better way to live out the sacred? This episode explores holarchy. A living, spiraling web of sovereignty and kinship. Where every circle holds both power and responsibility. How do we build communities that honor the dignity of each, without losing the strength of the whole? Join us as we move beyond th…

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Holons & Hidden Systems (A Christopagan practice of Fractal Kinship) 23:29

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This episode explores the mystical, fractal truth that each of us is both a whole being and a part of countless larger circles: family, community, cosmos. Journey with us into the language of holons, nested selves, and emergent systems, and discover why seeing reality this way can transform not only your sense of belonging, but the very stories we …

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Finding the Third Story and Shape the World (A Christopagan practice of Fractal Kinship) 27:51

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We are living through a meaning crisis. Lost between the old tales of our ancestors and the cold data of science. In this episode, Charlie and Brian explore the mystical idea of the Noosphere and the practice of crafting a ‘third story’: a new way to weave together tradition, reason, and lived experience. How can we restore connection and purpose i…

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A World of Living Thought Called The Noosphere (A Christopagan practice of Fractal Kinship) 24:56

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What if the earth is more than rock and root, but alive with thought, woven together by every word, meme, and longing? This episode invites you into the mystery of the Noosphere: the emerging web of mind that connects us all. From ancient myths to AI and internet memes, we’ll explore how our thoughts ripple through the living world and why spiritua…

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Saints, Devotion, Miracles, and Relationships - Working with Holy Allies 23:40

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Saints are more than statues or names in stained glass. They’re living spiritual allies, ancestors of faith who still answer when called. In this episode, we explore how saints cross the boundaries of history and myth, and what it means to build real relationships with these holy companions. What is the difference between devotion and worship? How …

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Who Walks Beside You? The Mystery of the Fetch - Working with Holy Allies 23:19

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What if your truest companion isn’t an angel or a guide but a spirit twin who’s been with you since birth? In this episode, we journey into the folklore and lived experience of the Fetch: a spirit often mistaken for a death omen, but in truth a mischievous, loyal ally with a will of their own. We’ll explore how to discern the Fetch from other guide…

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The Shekhinah and Finding the Sacred “We” Beyond the Self. Working with Holy Allies 21:13

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The Shekhinah, Sabbath Queen, lost princess, living glory, invites us out of isolation and into the sacred “we.” This episode explores how the divine presence gathers us, not just as individuals but as a holy community, wherever joy, unity, and right relationship are found. Discover how to recognize, cultivate, and be transformed by the Shekhinah. …

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Recognizing the Holy Spirit: Working with Holy Allies 20:01

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The Holy Spirit. A name spoken in awe, and sometimes confusion, remains one of the deepest mysteries in spiritual life. In this episode, we explore what it means to truly work with the Holy Spirit: not as a distant power, but as the living current where Divine and human touch. Through both Christian, Pagan and Jewish lenses. We wrestle with discern…

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Working with Jesus as Holy Ally 28:53

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In this episode, we unravel what it means to truly walk with Jesus. Not as distant “upper management,” but as an intimate friend and holy ally. Charlie and Brian share personal stories, mystical insight, and practical ways to experience Jesus as a living presence who brings healing, wisdom, and deep companionship. How can you practice the presence …

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Joy, Weirdness, and the Daily Revolution - Practicing Apocalyptic Spirituality 23:16

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We live in a world that tells us to grumble, to conform, and to hide our light. But what if the most apocalyptic act is to choose joy, to be unapologetically weird, and to live out crazy wisdom in daily life? In this episode, we explore the art of disrupting the powers that bind us through laughter, authenticity, and a little sacred rebellion. T be…

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Who’s Afraid of Your Awakening? 22:24

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Why do so many powers want to keep you anxious, distracted, and chasing after shadows? In this episode, we unmask the forces, from marketing to empire, that benefit when you forget your own sacredness and live in a state of lack. What would change if you realized the Promised Land is already here, but its gifts have been hidden by systems of greed …

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How to Practice Apocalyptic Spirituality 21:37

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Apocalyptic spirituality isn’t about end times. It’s about those raw, soul-stirring moments when the universe unveils itself and hidden joy or truth breaks through. In this episode, Charlie and Brian explore the surprising, embodied ways ordinary life can become a site of revelation: through music, food, laughter, even the scent of honeysuckle. The…

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What Heals When the World Breaks? 26:44

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What if the apocalypse was never about the end, but the unveiling that makes healing possible? In this episode, Charlie and Brian reveal how apocalyptic spirituality offers a path to catharsis—not through fear, but through honest, embodied engagement with trauma and emotion. Together, they explore why purging our grief through resonant stories, mus…

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Practicing Apocalypse: The Art of Spiritual Unveiling 27:39

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In this episode, we untangle the true meaning of apocalypse—not as destruction, but as revelation. Drawing from ancient texts and personal experience, we explore how apocalyptic spirituality offers a practice of catharsis, clarity, and communal healing in times of crisis. What happens when we move beyond fear and see our disasters as invitations to…

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The Burning Heart: Sacred Devotion Beyond Doctrine 22:40

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For centuries, mystics have turned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary—not just as symbols, but as living invitations to transform suffering, cultivate compassion, and fill the world with radiant, healing love. In this episode, we explore what these sacred hearts mean for Christopagans and spiritual seekers, why devotion g…

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Finding Sanctuary and Building Welcoming Communities 22:47

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What does it mean to truly find sanctuary in a world that wounds and divides? This episode invites you beyond walls and rituals, into the spellwork of real welcome—a community where the act of keeping out is as sacred as what we let in. We explore the delicate balance between invitation and protection, joy and solemnity, and why every sanctuary is …

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The Gospel of the Oak Church LDOC part 8 21:13

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What is the real gospel—the good news—at the heart of the Christian story, if it’s not shame, fear, or distant judgment? This episode of Creation’s Paths unpacks the Oak Church vision: a gospel rooted in radical, tangible love and mutual belonging, where God is not far off but as close as breath. Charlie shares personal stories, explores how early …

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Uprooting Corruption (New moon) via-Negativa 23:06

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Amid a world raging with visible harm, violence, and corruption, it’s easy to fixate on the faces and names behind today’s headlines. But what if the true work is beneath the surface? In this New Moon meditation on the Via Negativa, Charlie and Brian guide us into the deeper roots of evil—those systems, habits, and structures that persist no matter…

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Is Every Blessing an Angel? Working with the Divine Messengers 23:26

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Angels aren’t just ancient messengers or courtly spirits in a distant heaven—they are the living energy of intention, blessing, and healing, summoned with every act of care or harm. In this episode, Charlie and Brian unravel the mystical mechanics of angelic work, exploring how angels (and demons) emerge from the very currents of our lives, and why…

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Happy Summer Solstice, Alban Hefin, Gratitude & Prosperity Magic 21:37

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It’s the longest day of the year—but what does that light reveal? In this solstice celebration, Charlie and Brian reflect on Alban Hefin, the Druidic festival of the shore. They explore prosperity rituals, the power of gratitude, and the importance of making sacred space even in traditions that don’t directly mark this moment. Through personal stor…

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Who’s Driving the Wedge? Pride and Power Unmasked 23:00

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Pride was never meant to be exclusive. In this episode, we unmask the systems driving wedges into the LGBTQIA+ community—and explore why unity across gender, sexuality, and struggle threatens the powers that be. From Juneteenth to gender roles, from financial slavery to recuperated myths, we unravel how empire thrives on division. This is a call to…

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Unclean Spirits & Healing the Church’s Deep Wounds LDOC part 7 25:35

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Beneath doctrines and dogma lie the unclean spirits of collective trauma, those soul-wounds birthed not from mythic demons but from the lived trauma from it's very beginnings onward. In this episode, we name the ancient griefs still infecting the Church’s body and explore how exorcism, catharsis, and ritual healing can help us recover what denial a…

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Claiming Our Crown & The Dignity of Divine Kinship (3rd quarter moon) via-Positiva 25:27

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The third quarter moon invites us into the Via Positiva, calling us to remember who we are in the eyes of the Divine. In this episode, we explore the lost teaching of our royal priesthood—a core insight of the early Church and a vital theme in Creation Spirituality. Together, we reflect on how reclaiming our inherent dignity challenges the false hi…

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Mother Christ & the Gospel of Love 22:07

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In an age ravaged by plague, Julian of Norwich received a vision that dared to reveal the Divine as love—boundless, motherly, and woven through every suffering. Long hidden on the margins of Christianity, her Revelations of Divine Love invite us to abandon fear, empty ourselves of certainty, and find peace in the All. What happens when we embrace a…

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Midsummer’s Gift of Hospitality and Justice Preparing for Summer Solstice 23:58

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The Summer Solstice marks the fullness of light and life—yet in a world hungry for connection, its deepest magic may be the ancient art of hospitality. Join us as we reflect on the heart of Midsummer: not only the rituals of sunrise vigils and dancing flame, but the call to widen the circle, make room for difference, and rekindle justice in our com…

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When Scripture Is Used as a Weapon 22:42

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What happens when sacred texts are turned into tools of harm rather than vessels of healing? In this Pride Month episode, we confront the painful reality of scripture used against LGBTQIA+ people and ask: how do we respond with both wisdom and love? Join us as we unravel the tangled history of the Bible, challenge its misuse, and seek a path beyond…

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Seeing the Chains: Spiritual Uprising Against Empire on LDOC part 6 25:29

7M ago25:29

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What if the spiritual chains that bind us are so familiar, we mistake them for truth? In this episode, Charlie and Brian guide us through the unseen patterns of power—unmasking the subtle control of empire and the Imperial Church, and inviting us to a faith rooted in freedom, justice, and authenticity. Discover how to recognize spiritual domination…

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The Waters of Pride: Ritual & Revolution Under the Flower Moon 22:43

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This Pride Month, under the luminous Flower Moon, we return to the roots of pride: protest and celebration, transformation and truth. In this episode, Charlie and Brian explore the sacred practice of making moon water—whether as mystic act or mindful focus—while invoking queer ancestors, allies, and revolutionaries whose courage calls us to stand t…