028: Fili-what? ? Like a Horse? The Religion of Filianism & Deanism with Jaia Filyani

Early on in Season 2, you may recall me complaining about the Filianists and how hard it was to track down the practitioners of the Filianism and Deanism religion or anyone associated with the book, “The Chapel of Our Mother God: The Scripture of the World’s First Faith.” Thanks to the miracle of social media that is sometimes horrid but also sometimes helpful, today’s guest, Jo, and another woman reached out to me when I posted a rant about my frustration. So today Jo is here to tell us all about Filianism, what it is and isn’t, where it came from, and how people are quietly practicing this Goddess religion today. Jo, who also goes by Jaia Filyani, is one of the small but dedicated (and ever growing!) group of people who deeply believe in Dea (their preferred term for Goddess). Jo is in the process of getting her bachelor’s degree in social work to be followed immediately by a master's program, and she has 2 minors, one in history and the other in health communication. She lives in Texas and has always been fascinated by religion, yet unable to connect with the common forms of it around her, which were mainly Protestant or Lutheran Christianity. She created her online presence to educate people who have found themselves searching for a religion that might find Filianism is a good fit for them. FOLLOW:   You can find Jo online and learn all about Filianism at her YouTube channel, on Instagram @aboutfilianism, and Tumblr at jaiafilyani. You can also contact Jo directly if you have questions about Deanism and Filianism  on Facebook or send an email to: [email protected]. SHOW NOTES: Web references The Chapel of Our Mother God http://www.mother-god.com/ The Daughters of Shining Harmony https://daughtersofshiningharmony.com/ Early Filianic History – Lux Madriana https://madriandeanicresources.wordpress.com/ BBC Ulster: Assume Nothing Podcast – The Secret of St. Brides bbc.co.uk/programmes/stbrides/episodes/guide Book references The Gospel of Our Mother God: The Scripture of the World’s First Faith www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-gospel-of-our-mother-god The Feminine Universe /www.amazon.com/Feminine-Universe The painstakingingly collated material of Lux Madriana, Filianism, and Deanism, put together and researched by a former member of the Discord group: The Eastminster Library Edition of The Clear Recital, The Critical Apparatus, and Opera Omina Volumes I and II, all available for purchase through Lulu at www.lulu.com/eastminsterlibrary/luxmadriana