Episodes
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What the Bible Says About the "Sin of Empathy"
In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, host Jess Karels delves into empathy and its portrayal as potentially sinful within certain American Christian circles. We also discuss the theological and historical perspectives on sin, the evolution of Christianity, and how concepts like Manifest…
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TikTok Versus the Egregore of American Exceptionalism
In this reboot episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, host Jess Karels, also known as The Mystic Geek, delves into the multi-faceted impacts of the recent TikTok ban from both political and spiritual perspectives. Discover how this event connects with American Exceptionalism and its deeper societal...
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Welcome to Spiritual AF Sundays, a podcast where we mix culture, commentary, and witchcraft. I'm your host, Jessica Karels also known as The Mystic Geek, and I'll be diving into discussions about current events and trends from a Xennial, occult-nerd perspective. Social media RARELY does these...
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Unmasking Manipulation - Power Dynamics in Religious Spaces
This week, we talk about the darker side of religious practices, exploring emotional, psychological, and even financial abuses that can occur in religious contexts. Join us as we discuss the process of deconstruction, the path to recovery, and the importance of a safe healing space. Whether…
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The Essential Spiritual Revolution: Healing By Accepting "The Gift"
Dive into an enlightening journey of self-discovery with our special guest, Michael McGinnis. Embark on a captivating exploration of spirituality and personal development as Michael narrates his authentic journey that culminated in the creation of his transformative trilogy, "The Essential...
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The Psychedelic Renaissance: Therapy for the Modern Mind
Journey into the intriguing realm of psychedelic therapy. This week, we welcome Anne Metz, a groundbreaking psychedelic therapist, as we delve into the unexplored depths of mind-altering substances and their potential in treating mental health conditions. Discover the journey that led Anne to…
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Discovering a New Way to Understand The Five Love Languages
In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we discuss The Five Love Languages and how our guest made a new tool to make this framework accessible to everyone - all ages and all backgrounds.00:00 Guest Quote00:22 Opening Music01:18 Greeting, Episode Summary, & Guest Intro03:57 Meeting Our Guest…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #43: Manifestation Beyond Materialism
If you've been following me for a while, you know that I'm a bit of a skeptic when it comes to all the talk about manifestation, vibration, Law of Attraction, and all that jazz. I'm aware of what I do and what I focus on, and I see where I'm at in life. I'll admit I'm very fortunate. I also see…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #42 - Exploring Reiki and Spirituality
In this enlightening conversation, we chat with Rajeshwari Rai, a certified Reiki Master Teacher. Rajeshwari shares her journey of seeking spiritual practices and her move towards self-reliance in connecting to Divine Source. She discusses the importance of embodiment, focusing on the physical...
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Spiritual AF Sundays # 41 - Demystifying Reiki: The Natural Breath of Life
In this transformative episode, we delve deep into the energy type AND energy system known as "Reiki" with none other than Debi Barr, a Reiki Master from Northern Ireland. Debi's going to share her powerful healing story, which showcases how Reiki can transform lives. She's also going to share…
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Spiritual AF Sundays # 40 - Inward Bound: Confronting Spiritual Bypassing and Shadow Work
Spiritual bypassing is one of those hot-button topics in online spaces. Yet, like many nuanced things brought up on the Internet, it's definition is often left vague. For instance - setting limits on what you let into your life is okay, encouraged even. On the flip side, going full-on "good vibes...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #39 - Finding Peace Through Mind/Body/Spirit Alignment
Have you ever felt stressed - like, must-move/can't rest stress? Ever notice how it's not just your body that feels it? Your head may be racing, your heart may be questioning, and you might not feel yourself. Well, that's not just a matter of stress; it's of being out of alignment with yourself.…
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Spiritual AF Sundays # 38 - Healing Journeys: A Personal Tale
In this week's episode, we bring on intuitive guide and healer, Gabi Morales, to talk about healing journeys. She shares her own story about how learning about intergenerational trauma in her family not only helped her but other relatives as well. We also delve into questions that leave others in...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #37 - Haunting Tales: Delving into Queer Horror with a New Orleans Twist
Today, we're taking you on a literary journey to the heart of New Orleans, the city famous for its vibrant culture, tantalizing cuisine, and haunting tales. Our guest is none other than Ryan Winter, an exceptional talent in the realm of queer horror. Ryan's work masterfully captures the...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #36 - Unraveling the Impact of Colonialism: A Deep Dive
If you're like me, you probably heard about colonialism during world history classes in grade school and how it led to better lives for everyone involved. We're going to challenge that narrative and take a look at what happens when you have multiple groups of people with different levels of power...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #35 - From Dogma to Discovery: Embracing Individual Spirituality After Leaving Fundamentalist Christianity
Ever wondered what it takes to leave behind long-held beliefs and embark on a transformational quest for personal enlightenment? Join us as we sit down with our special guest, who shares her brave and empowering story of leaving Christianity to forge her own spiritual destiny. In this...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #34 - The Dangers of Dogma
Have you ever been told that the unfairness in the world - especially around issues like race, gender, or sexual orientation - is simply "The way things are"? When trying to understand if something is true, do you rely on objective sources like science or look to authorities such as religious...
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Spiritual AF Sundays # 33 - How Witches in the United States Can Honor Lughnadsah
Lughnadsah is one of the festival days in the Wheel of the Year. Do you know the reasons why that day focuses on celebrating agriculture and the first fruits of the harvest? For those in the United States - are you looking for ways to honor this festival day? Support our show: Subscribe to this...
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Spiritual AF Sundays # 32 - The Mysteries of Tarot
In this week's episode, we bring on author Kirsten Weiss to discuss her book "The Mysteries of Tarot." Kirsten's "Intro to Tarot" story is super-interesting! We not only nerd out about the cards, but also the wonders of world-building in fiction. About our guest: Kirsten writes laugh-out-loud,...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #31 - The Spiritual Perspective of Psychedelics
In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of psychedelics and their potential benefits in mental health treatment. We bring on Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D., to discuss these mind-manifesting substances, their role in expanding human consciousness throughout history, and their...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #30 - Spiritual Approaches to Overcoming Burnout: A Conversation with Ash Burnside
In this episode we bring on Ash Burnside, founder of Healing Hustle, to discuss how to manage burnout in a culture that promotes constant grinding. They introduce the concept of using seasons of chaos and change as a launch pad for personal alignment and discuss unconventional ways to recover…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #29 - Growing Up in the Dichotomy of Heaven and Hell: An Interview with Matthew Garnier
In this episode, we use Matthew Garnier's book, "Swept Up: Lessons from the End Times" as a launchpad for discussing the impact of our childhood experiences with religion. We explore commonalities among those who grew up in religions that either emphasized the "End Times" doctrine or focused...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #28 - Navigating the Explosion of Internet Junk: A Conversation with an AI Expert
In this episode, Alex Fink, the founder of OtherWeb, discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cleaning up the web and providing higher-quality information. He defines AI as a set of methods that create software differently, building a little brain and training it to learn to infer...
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Spiritual AF Sundays#27 - Litha: It’s All Downhill from here!
This week, we're going to talk about Litha, aka Mid-Summer, aka, the Summer Solstice, aka the day of the year when the sun is up the longest. We'll briefly go over the meaning of this timeframe in the Wheel of the Year, and what you can do to tune yourself to its subtle energies. Support our…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #26 - You Are Perfection: Messages From Spirit
Curious about channeling and whether you can do it? Worried about what might come through, or if you'll end up in that awkward moment where NOTHING comes through? In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we're bringing on Dawn Cady, Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #25 - Gaming and Consequences: Where Fantasy and Reality Collide
In open world video games, do you like to play the bad guy? Does your character do things that you'd never, ever do in real life? Or are you the type who, no matter how much you want to, you can't bring yourself to choose the dialogue prompt where your character says something mean? Whether you...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #24 - Learning the Power of Self-Love - A Discussion on Acceptance, Compassion, and Worthiness
In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we're going to talk about the importance of loving oneself. For that, we're bringing on yoga and meditation teacher, poet, and author, Zach Beach to help us understand the concept of self-love. We talk about how self-love is treating yourself the way a…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #23 - Astrology - More Than Just Sun Signs and Swag
When people think of astrology, they typically think of sun signs - the astrological sign that your sun was positioned on the day you were born. Newspapers and websites publish horoscopes, predicting events for people based on which month-long time period their birthday falls under. We claim that...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #22 - Get Out of the Hamster Wheel of Life: A Guide to Soul-Driven Living
Many of us live in a hamster wheel of life - we get up, go to work, exhaust ourselves with our commitments, and eventually crash. We follow what's expected of us to the point of giving up on our own callings. Further, we feed our minds with news of what's going on in the world to the point where…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #21 - How to Have a Healthy Relationship With Work
Work can take up a significant portion of our lives in the industrialized world. On the plus side, it can broaden our social horizons and give us a sense of purpose. However, we run the risk of burnout or might fear that we cannot show up fully as ourselves. What are we to do? In this week's...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #20 - Celebrating Beltane
Are you ready to dive deep into the magic of Beltane, even if the weather is not cooperating? Then you won't want to miss this week's episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, where we interview the one and only Witch Jodi from Midwest Witchery and Healing. We're going to talk about the origin and...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #19 - Unlock the Magic: Deepen Your Spiritual Practice with the Power of Lunar Cycles
Did you know that we have access to an amazing tool that can help us manifest our goals and promote spiritual growth? All we have to do is look up into the night-time sky! In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we bring on guest Donna Conley to show us how to use lunar cycles to deepen our...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #18 - Plant Medicines and Spiritual Growth: A Conversation
Join us as we explore the potential of plant medicines in aiding us on our quest for spiritual growth. In this episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we bring on guest Troy McFadden, Mindfulness Coach and Facilitator to talk about how we can expand our mindfulness practices with plant medicines that…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #17 - Unlocking the Power of Gratitude
When you think about the concept of gratitude practices, what comes to mind? Do you envision cute little journals prompting you to share what made you smile that day? Or perhaps people trying to find what to feel grateful about, even if the world around them is crumbling? Or perhaps, you haven't...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #16 - The End Times: Data-Driven Deciphering
Some religions preach of a period known as the "end times" and use rather vivid prophecies and signs to mark that area. What if those messages weren't literal but were instead allegorical? And if we live in that timeframe, what does that mean for us and how we may want to live? In this episode of...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #15 - Law of Attraction: Demystified
You may have heard of The Secret and the Law of Attraction, but have you heard of the other Universal Laws? In today's episode of Spiritual AF Sundays , we're bringing on guest, Roxanne Chaput to discuss the Universal Laws in general, a little bit more about her take on the Law of Attraction, and...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #14 - Spring Equinox / Ostara Edition
Here we are - Ostara, the spring equinox! The sun is shining, and the birds are singing... maybe not in your area, though! In this episode, we discuss the Wheel of the Year and how to celebrate Ostara, regardless of what the climate is like in your area. Support our show: Subscribe to this…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #13 - Breaking Through the Hustle: Exploring Misconceptions of Healing in Modern Culture
Instagram-perfect is no longer just for fashion models. Whenever we turn to social media we see spiritual healers with curated feeds talking about how they have their stuff together. At the same time, we see others going to cringey lengths to be emotionally vulnerable, not knowing the fine line...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #12 - Listen to Yourself: The Importance of Honoring Your Intuition in a Noisy World
When we were young, we leaned on others for support and guidance. It makes sense. If you're a child, you should probably listen to your parental units, as well as mentors on what is okay to do. And as we grew older, we looked to outside signs of what it means to be successful or what it means to...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #11 - Spirituality, Polarization, and the Pursuit of Truth: Navigating Politics in the Modern Era
Have you ever wondered how spirituality and politics are interconnected? Or why we become so polarized by the media? In this week's episode of Spiritual AF Sundays, we bring on Marc Wendt, Mens Wisdom Coach and Transformation Agent Provocateur, to explore these questions and more as we dive into...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #10: Journey to Santiago de Compostela: A Spiritual Pilgrimage
Have you ever considered taking a spiritual pilgrimage? What type of impact would that experience have on your life? Today we have Kathleen Donnelley, Israel, an experienced traveler who went on this incredible multi-country pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. She's joining us to share her...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #9: The Utopian Dream Shattered: Examining Post-Apocalyptic and Dystopian Fiction’s Appeal
Get ready to explore the post-apocalyptic and dystopian future of fiction in this upcoming podcast episode! We'll dive deep into themes, settings, and more, so be sure to tune in and join us on our journey. #PostApocalypticandDystopianFiction 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:04 Credits 0:02:54 Greetings...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #8: The Secret - A Witch’s Perspective
Find your "true north" so that you can set goals that resonate with you: https://themysticgeek.com/values-workbook In this episode, we dig into "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. We also explore the foundation of the Law of Attraction. Jess shares *a* witch's perspective on the book and the universal...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #7: Cheese and Bread - Exploring Imbolc and Lughnadsah
Find your "true north" so that you can set goals that resonate with you: https://themysticgeek.com/values-workbook In this episode, we explore the Wheel of the Year and two seasonal points - Imbolc and Lughnadsah. New to the concept of the Wheel of the Year? We also go you covered. 0:00:00...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #6: Spirituality, Submission, and Power - Oh My!
Find your "true north" so that you can set goals that resonate with you: https://themysticgeek.com/values-workbook In this episode, we explore the spiritual concept of submission and power. How do we submit to a higher power in an authentic way? What does it mean to be spiritually powerful? And...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #5: The Myth of ”Treat Yourself” Self Care
Storytime: Mary had been feeling exhausted. She was a mom and a successful professional in her late thirties with a demanding job, long hours, and unrelenting pressure to succeed. All of which had been taking their toll on her physical and mental well-being. She decided it was time to give…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #4: Finding Balance Between Rest and Action
Many of us, especially women, are often told that we can have a successful career, a fulfilling family life, and a great social life. We're told we can have it all, but the pressure of trying to do it all can be overwhelming! We become exhausted by constantly pushing ourselves to higher levels of...
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Spiritual AF Sundays #3: What’s the Deal With New Years’ Resolutions?
The tradition of New Years' resolutions has been around for almost four thousand years, and each year millions of people make resolutions in the spirit of self-improvement or to break free from bad habits. But are New Years' resolutions effective? What does establishing these resolutions say…
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Spiritual AF Sundays #2: The Appeal to Tradition
One of the arguments used to defend the legitimacy of a belief or practice is called the appeal to tradition. This is a view that something must have existed for a long time to be valid. This stance comes up when examining faiths outside of the "mainstream culture," such as Wicca and modern forms...
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