This Week In Heresy
This Week in Heresy is a podcast that explores the margins of progressive thought, social justice, and religion. I share the stories of those who are different, on the margins, or doing spiritual and social justice work that just doesn't get a voice in today's media. The people I interview have a different take on spirituality, humanity, religion, and sexuality. They are clergy and laity from Pagan, Christian, Judaism, and many other traditions. They are also human beings with very human stories trying to make the world a better place.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2016
TWIH Episode 20: The Descent: A Samhain Meditative Journey with Mage of Machines
This week’s episode is a special Samhain edition of This Week in Heresy. This approximately one hour meditation is a journey to the Underworld and the Isle of Apples, under the protection of Inanna, …
TWIH Episode 19: What is Heathenry? with Ember Cooke
In this episode, Ember Cooke describes what Heathenry is and talks about the different types of Heathen paths. Who are the Heathen (also known collectively as Norse) Gods? What do Heathens do? What d…
TWIH Episode 18: Polytheism and the Meaning of Words with Lon Sarver
This week we talk to Lon Sarver, devotee of Dionysus and polytheist. What is polytheism, and why does it matter? Are we too hung up on the meaning of words like Wiccan, polytheist, duo theist, and ot…
TWIH Episode 17: Feminism, Dress Codes, and the Church with Shavon Walker
This week’s guest is Shavon Walker. In this episode we talk about the role of women in the Baptist church that she attends, feminism, and the differences of the roles of women between conservative an…
TWIH Ep 16: The Power of Prayer: A Life Testimony with Tanesh Watson Nutall
This week’s guest is Tanesh Watson Nutall, TransSaints Chaplain and transgender minister at City of Refuge UCC. In this interview, Tanesh tells the story of her life and how her faith and prayer brou…
TWIH Episode 15: The Magick of Life and Death in the Feri Tradition with Valerie Walker (aka VeeDub)
Valerie Walker, Feri tradition priestess and elder, joins us this week to talk about life, death, and navigating not only the Pagan community, but her own tradition. We also talk about her struggle w…
TWIH Episode 14: Magick, Grimoires, and the Christian Roots of the Occult with Athena Wallander
On this week’s episode, Athena Wallander returns to talk about the history of magick and grimoires in the Christian tradition. While most people try and deny that there is any connection between Chri…
TWIH Episode 13: No, I'm just agnostic, really! with Nancy Pond
This week’s guest is my mother, Nancy Pond. Besides probably learning a little bit more about my childhood, we talk about what it means to be agnostic, and why being agnostic doesn’t necessarily mean…
TWIH Episode 12: The Gotcha Verses Part 2 with Rev. Philip Tanner
On this week’s episode, we continue the discussion with Rev. Philip Tanner, the Greek Geek, about the “gotcha verses” in the Bible that are used for condemning LGBTQIA people. In this episode, we als…
TWIH Episode 11: The Gotcha Verses Part 1 with Rev. Philip Tanner
This week we have the first of two episodes with Rev. Philip Tanner, the Greek Geek, about the “gotcha verses” in the Bible that are used for condemning LGBTQIA people. We begin these episodes by tal…
TWIH #10: Does God hate your body? with Ragen Chastain
This week our guest is Ragen Chastain of the Dances with Fat blog. In this episode, we talk about how body policing and body shaming in a religious setting can do spiritual damage. Where does the rel…
TWIH Episode 9: Asexuality in Paganism and Other Fantastic Things with Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson returns in this episode to talk about navigating pagan traditions and an asexual, especially when many traditions follow a fertility cycle based on the sexual union of a God and Goddes…
TWIH Episode 8: The Art of Being a Spiritual Teacher with Athena Wallander
This week we talk about the ins and outs about being a spiritual teacher with Athena Wallander. We explore the benefits, the ethics, and the pitfalls of teaching a spiritual tradition. For more about…
TWIH Episode 7: The Multi-Faith Family with Rev. Beth Parab
This week’s guest is Rev. Beth Parab (who I call Pastor Beth), an Episcopal priest, whose spouse is Hindu. We talk about being in a multi-faith family, teaching children, and practicing, more than on…
TWIH Episode 6: Two Witchy Heretics with Devin Hunter
This week’s guest is Devin Hunter, host of the Modern Witch Podcast. In this episode, we, two witchy heretics, talk about evolutions in the greater Pagan community. We start with gender issues, then …
TWIH Episode 5: Body Shame, Agency, and the Imago Dei with Rev. Lee Whittaker
This week we have Rev. Lee back to discuss body shame, disability, and how to be responsible and welcoming clergy around issues of the body. The biggest question is: If we say that ALL people are mad…
TWIH Episode 4: Bible Translation: [Citation Needed] with Rev. Philip Tanner
(Apologies for this episode being late! Life got in the way!) This week see the return of The Greek Geek, Philip Tanner! In this episode, we talk about the Bible and the problems with translation, co…
TWIH Episode 3: Inclusion and the Emerging Church with Rev. Lee Whittaker
This week’s co-host is Rev. Lee Whittaker, one of my very good friends from seminary, and a recent graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry. On this week’s show we talk about the “emerging chur…
TWIH Episode 2: Religion, Race, and…Batman? with Jae Howlett
This week’s co-host is Jae Howlett, one of my earliest friends in California and someone with whom I have had many discussions about spirituality and race. This week, we have a conversation about how…
TWIH Episode 1: Metafaith and the Vicar’s Wife with Sarah Thompson
My first in-studio guest is my wife, Sarah Thompson. She’s a for-reals rocket scientist, 3rd Degree priest and co-founder of the Circle of Cerridwen, and co-founder of the Witches’ Order of the Golde…