Episodes

Dec. 9, 2024

Demons, Ghosts, and Evil Spirits: Part III - Cross-Cultural Beliefs and Alternative Theories

In the final episode of this three part series on Demons, Ghosts, and Evil Spirits, I explore how different cultures and traditions view demons and spirits. I also examine alternative theories, like Carl Jung's concept of the shadow and how the collective consciousness carries forward myths and tra…

Oct. 28, 2024

Demons, Ghosts, and Evil Spirits: Part II - Famous Exorcisms, Demonologists, and Hauntings

In Part II of my series on Demons, Ghosts, and Evil Spirits, I discuss famous exorcisms, demonologists, and hauntings. This includes the story of the exorcisms of Anneliese Michel and Anna Ecklund. I also talk about famous demonologists Father Malachi Martin and Ed and Lorraine Warren. Finally, I'l…

Sept. 30, 2024

Demons, Ghosts, and Evil Spirits: Part I - The Exorcist and the Cultural Shift on Possession

This is the first of three episodes covering demons, ghosts, and evil spirits. Do they exist? Can a person be possessed? How do our own fears shape our interpretation of events around us? Part I starts with The Exorcist and c...

May 17, 2024

A Kiwi in America: David Farrier's Weird and Wild Journey

David Farrier, journalist and documentary filmmaker, shares insights about his life and career, including behind the scenes events while discussing his films "Tickled" and "Mister Organ" as well as his Netflix series, "Dark Tourist." He also talks about Webworm, his email newsletter and the communi…

Guest: David Farrier

May 12, 2024

Once Upon A Nightmare

What happens when your fairy tale story turns into a nightmare? Rebecca Craig talks about this very thing - how she, a female pastor, survived a relationship with a narcissistic, abusive man who had perfected gaslighting, lying, and manipulation. Her vulnerability and honesty make this a gripping t…

Guest: Rebecca Craig

April 24, 2024

Satanic Panic, Trauma, and the Value of Faith Rooted in Ambiguity

Dave Canfield, a former member of Jesus People USA, shares his journey from being a holiday Catholic to joining the Christian counterculture community. He discusses the vibrant music scene, the impact of Christian rock and roll, and his involvement in promoting concerts and working backstage. Dave …

Guest: Dave Canfield

March 31, 2024

Beyond Fear: Healing from Religious Trauma

In this episode, I dive into fundamentalism and fear-based Christianity. This includes a revisit of the Satanic Panic of the 70s and 80s, Jack Chick, and movies like The Burning Hell and A Thief in the Night. What's it like to grow up in a church that uses the fear of Hell to convert lost souls? Ho…

March 13, 2024

Finding Your Spiritual Community

In this episode, I interview Reverend Joanna Fontaine Crawford, lead minister for the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church in Cedar Park, Texas. Joanna talks about her experience growing up a UU in Texas, how she came into the ministry, and the importance of building a spiritual community outside…

Guest: Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford

Dec. 24, 2023

The Akashic Records

What are the Akashic Records and how do they work? I talk about them, another experience with Emily, and a surprising discovery about one of my past lives.

Nov. 12, 2023

Beyond the Veil: Exploring the Spiritual Side of Emily's Journey and Passing From This Life

This is the second episode related to my daughter, Emily's, recent death. In it, I discuss a series of Tarot and Oracle card readings, a couple of dreams, and Emily's surprise drop in to send me a message a couple of weeks after her death. I have also posted a series of blog posts with pics of …

Nov. 5, 2023

Lessons in Love and Loss: Reflecting on My Relationship with Emily and the Power of Compassion

This is the first of two episodes, talking about the recent passing of my daughter, Emily, and how, in the midst of it, I learned alot about love, empathy, and compassion and just how powerful they are. It's probably a little...

June 20, 2023

Surviving and Thriving!

Hannah Smith shares her incredible journey from being trapped in an abusive cult to engaging in many self-destructive behaviors that nearly ended her life. She had a true Dark Night of the Soul experience that led to her find...

Guest: Hannah Smith

June 14, 2023

Living in the Bonus Round

Steve is a multi-award winning composer, lyricist, pianist, and performer who believes in the healing power of music, crediting the writing of the score of his Off-Broadway hit musical The Last Session, as having saved his life. He shares his life story, a gay man who grew up in a very conservative…

Guest: Steve Schalchlin

June 1, 2023

Sex, Evangelicalism, and the Patriarchy

Sheila Gregoire is an author, podcaster, and researcher into evangelicalism and sex. On this episode, she shares her research and observations about how evangelical Christianity has often taken a toxic and harmful approach to sexuality in marriage, especially when it comes to women. This is an impo…

Guest: Sheila Gregoire

April 23, 2023

Facing Infertility Challenges in the Church

A conversation with Karen Tarrazas, who shares her and her husband's challenges with infertility. We discuss the church's (lack of) response to this very important issue that impacts a significant number of women and couples. Karen also talks about her research into the topic, dealing with the patr…

Guest: Karen Terrazas

March 28, 2023

Creating a Space of Love and Acceptance in the Church

A conversation with Zach Lambert, Meg Wise, and Kevin Young - three very active and vocal voices of Christianity found on Twitter. Each share aspects of their spiritual journeys, observations about the state of the Christianity and the church, and provide unique insight into where they believe the …

Guests: Zach W. Lambert , Kevin Young , Maegan Wise

Dec. 20, 2022

Holding Space

I give my observations on holding space for someone - what it means and how we can do it. How does one truly listen to others without judgment or opinion? What does it mean to listen? To truly listen? Find out on on this episode.

Oct. 26, 2022

Life, Death, Spirit Guides, and More

Join me as I share an amazing Tarot experience, talk about spirit guides and reincarnation, then send my mom off on her next journey. This one might be a little woo woo, so buckle up!

Sept. 11, 2022

Examining Your Shadow

Finding the good in others starts with a thoughtful and honest look at yourself. In this episode, I talk about the shadow side of our nature and how we need to understand it and deal with it in order to be a light for others.

Aug. 24, 2022

Love, Accept, Forgive and The Nature of Humankind

My observations on the nature of humankind and how we need to find a way to love, accept, and forgive people. Finding the divine nature in people can be hard as we spend so much time looking on the outside. We must look withi...

Aug. 7, 2022

Christianity Deconstructed - Observations with TheoBro Extraordinaire

A conversation between me and another exvangelical and former seminarian who runs a parody account on Twitter knows as TheoBro Extraordinaire. We talk about Christianity and the process of deconstruction. We explore quite a f...

July 30, 2022

Chariots of the Gods

My observations about ancient civilizations, the gods, aliens, UFOs, and all those mysterious supernatural things that fascinated me as a child and still do.

June 15, 2022

Observations with Stephen Martin

This was a fascinating conversation covering everything from reincarnation to the meaning of life to trying to figure out why those UFOs show up in our lives. Stephen had great insight, research, and stories to share.

Guest: Stephen Hawley Martin

May 30, 2022

Cults, Fundamentalism, and Why People Get Trapped In Them

My observations on the similarities of cults and fundamentalism and why people get trapped in them. Drawing from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, I walk through the five levels of his pyramid and talk about how these groups exploit and seem to fulfill those needs, but they are based on lies.