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Prayer is Just Casting Spells: an Interview with Dr. Melissa Bird, Christian Witch

Prayer is Just Casting Spells: an Interview with Dr. Melissa Bird, Christian Witch

FromHoly Ghosting


Prayer is Just Casting Spells: an Interview with Dr. Melissa Bird, Christian Witch

FromHoly Ghosting

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Witches and Christians haven’t always enjoyed one another’s company (see: all of church history, witch hunts, etc), but what if there’s more to it than ladies with ergot poisoning who may or may not have rode brooms around the house as a way to…pleasure…themselves…and a systematic femicide perpetuated by the patriarchy? When we met Dr. Melissa Bird and heard about her work as a Christian witch, we had to know more. Join your triumphant trio of 40-something moms to learn how there just might be room in the world to make space for all of who we are. Even if we’re charting new territory. In fact, it’s not really new at all - it’s just casting spells aka prayer and joining into the ongoing work of creation. Content heads up for this episode: prepare to hear the worst (or most epic) pickup line in the history of pickup hackery. Other than that, it’s rather shockingly trauma free for once.Awaken your own graceful revolution and connect with Dr. Bird drmelissabird.comFB, Twitter, TikTok, and IG @birdgirl1001A message for our listeners from Dr. Melissa Bird:For the last 3 months of 2022 I am offering a special 3 month coaching package. 7 1:1 coaching sessions, 1 misfit magic hour, 2 clairvoyant meditations. https://www.drmelissabird.com/coachingofferThrough the month of October I am offering a Misfit Magic Hour BOGO special buy one get the next 50% off. 2 1 hour readings! Whoohoo! https://www.drmelissabird.com/misfit-magic-hourI am booking speaking engagements at spiritual and religious conferences for women. Here is the link to learn more about my speaking https://www.drmelissabird.com/live-eventsBooks Dr. Bird Recommends:Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan WattersonWaking the Witch by Pam GrossmanInspired by Rachel Held EvansIf Women Rose Rooted by Sharon BlackieWholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans
Released:
Sep 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Lindsay, Meg, Sarai & friends - a bunch of former church kids who came of age in 80s and 90s American Evangelicalism - are Holy Ghosting. In each episode, we share our youthful experiences and stories of the harm we endured and perpetrated as American Evangelicals and we laugh, we're sarcastic ladies.All three of our hosts grew up in different cities and didn’t meet until recently - and yet…the culture of Evangelicalism is strong and chock full of harm and quizzical quirks everywhere. But now, in our own ways, we're working to reconstruct a community that gives a shit about our neighbors. Join us as we work to tear down the American foundation of patriarchy and white supremacy and rebuild a better world with equity and equality as Exvangelicals.