What is inclusive Wicca? In this episode we talk to author Yvonne Aburrow about her new book “All Acts of Love and Pleasure: Inclusive Wicca” which was also recently reviewed on The Wild Hunt. How does this manifest in traditional British Wicca? How has the craft evolved over the years? Why do people still cling […]
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TWIH Episode 45: The Many Faces of Spirit with Yeshe Rabbit
by Gina Pond •
What does it mean to be a multi-faith person in a world where most people except you to be one thing or another? In this episode, Yeshe Rabbit and I discuss her personal multi-faith work and her own evolution of spirit. We also talk about how we are in the midst of change and how […]
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TWIH Episode 43: Atheopaganism with Mark Green
by Gina Pond •
This week we talk to Mark Green, an Atheopagan (or Atheist Pagan). Do you need to believe in deity, spirits, or God in order to have a fulfilling spiritual practice? What is the difference between dogma, belief, and practice (or craft)? And sure, we throw in a little politics in for good measure. Mark […]
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TWIH Episode 42: Santeria, Mystery, and Respect with River Devora
by Gina Pond •
In this episode we talk to River Devora, Santera and Heathen, and learn about what Santeria is and is not. What are the misconceptions, and how much has been distorted or twisted by fear? Why do other pagans fear this tradition? What role does racism play in the reactions of people who are outside the […]
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TWIH Episode 41: Emerging into Self with Diana Morningstar #transvisibility
by Gina Pond •
This episode, we welcome Diana Morningstar, who tells us about her coming out and transition as a transgender woman. She also talks about her life in the pagan and queer communities, pre- and post-transition. Diana gives an honest look at herself, her certainties and doubts about transitioning, and her gravitation towards Goddess culture and the issues […]
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TWIH Episode 40: Environmentalism for All of Us with Lupa GreenWolf
by Gina Pond •
Lupa GreenWolf joins us in this episode to discuss alternate ways to be an environmentalist and how every little bit helps. How do we navigate the complexities of environmentalism and activism, particularly if someone is a city-dweller and rents their house or apartment? How do we acknowledge that sometimes people can’t do what other people […]
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TWIH Episode 39: Hospitality, Gender, and Inclusion with Dee Shull (#pantheacon)
by Gina Pond •
In this episode we’re joined by Dee Shull to talk about the concept of hospitality and the inclusion of gender variant people in rituals. How do we show hospitality to those who are different? What is a responsible way to be inclusive, even if your group doesn’t represent as a diverse group as the members […]
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The Heretic Writes: You know what they say about opinions….
by Gina Pond •
Yeshe Rabbit asked the following on Facebook the other day, and rather than clog up her wall with a long post, I figured I’d write about it here. How many people who write about doing spiritual work do you think are actually DOING that work on a regular basis? Like, how many ppl who write […]
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TWIH Episode 38: The Music of Growth with Lauren Renee Hotchkiss #transdayofvisibility
by Gina Pond •
In this episode we’re joined by Lauren Renee Hotchkiss, seminarian and musician, to talk about the role of music in spiritual practice, both Christian and Pagan. How does music touch our hearts? What music touches our spirit, and how can music help us through the difficult times? We also talk about activism, including the recent Bay […]
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TWIH Episode 36: Breaking Our Lenses with Xochiqetzal Duti Odinsdottir (#blacklivesmatter #pantheacon)
by Gina Pond •
This week we are joined by Xochiquetzal Duti Odinsdottir. We not only talk more about the events of Pantheacon 2015, but we also talk about how the progressive movement deals with issues of race. How do we open our eyes to how racism works in our society? What is the future of racism and social […]