Spirit Outspoken
Join hosts Jaisa Engasser and Rachael Loney as they dive deep into the realms of spirituality, healing and the beautiful chaos of life. From ancient traditions to modern practices, they explore it all, offering inspiration and challenge for both newcomers and seasoned seekers.
Episodes
Episode 103: Growing Up Gay in the Evangelical South and Healing Through Music w/ Garrison Starr
When the faith you were raised in no longer has room for who you are, where do you go next?Singer-songwriter Garrison Starr joins Jaisa and Rachael to talk about growing up gay in an evangelical Mississippi community, losing friends and church family along the way, and grieving the beliefs she could no longer hold. It's an honest conversation filled with laughter, vulnerability, and moments t
Minisode 10.9.26: "How did you go from mom friends to spiritual gangsters?"
How did friendship, grief, faith, and unexpected intuitive experiences lead Rachael and Jaisa to start a podcast? They share the moments that brought them together, and why they’re not afraid to talk about the things others might shy away from.Support the showJoin the Spirit 360! Online CommunitySpirit Outspoken Website for Events, Resources, and More Info Follow Spirit Outspoken on Instagram Fo
Episode 102: The Divine Feminine, Mary Magdalene and Trusting Your Own Body w/ Chelsea Kim Long
The patriarchy didn’t just shape Christianity, it taught women to distrust their bodies, intuition, and spiritual knowing.In this episode, Chelsea Kim Long, author of Faithfully Dissident Daughters, shares the awakening that led her to rethink purity culture, embodiment, church history, and the divine feminine. This episode provides a deep conversation about what women have been taught to fear, wh
Minisode 10.2.26: What happens when your spirituality is evolving, but your partner’s isn’t?
We are excited to launch our new minisode series "Ask Rach & Jais" dropping every Friday! You send us your questions, and we’ll talk them through together. Love, life, spirituality, relationships… nothing is off limits (and we definitely don’t have all the answers, just honest thoughts and a little friend-to-friend perspective).This week, we’re asking: What happens when your spiritua
Episode 101: Taught to Question Everything Except Your Faith: A Baptist Preacher on Deconstruction w/ Kristian A. Smith
What happens when you're taught to think critically about everything except your faith? Kristian A. Smith, a pastor, author, public theologian and fifth-generation Baptist preacher, found out on day one of seminary, when a professor told his class the Bible is not the word of God.In this episode, Jaisa and Rachael sit down with Kristian to talk deconstruction, fear-based religion and what cha
Episode 100: Is Jesus Bigger Than Christianity?
If God isn't limited to Jesus, why is Jesus limited to Christianity? In the 100th episode, Jaisa and Rachael wrestle with the question that has shaped two years of Spirit Outspoken: can Jesus exist beyond the boundaries of Christianity?They go back to the receipts. The light that existed before the sun in Genesis. John 1 and the true light that enlightens everyone. Theosis, and a goal of tran
Episode 99: The Gospel According to Dolly Parton: Love, Judgment, and the God Spark
The flags are at half mast for a woman who never held office. That alone tells you something about who Dolly Parton was.Jaisa and Rachael honor her, and sit with the thing that keeps surfacing as the tributes come in. Conservative Christians and drag queens. The LGBTQ community, the Black community, and the Pentecostal church that raised her. Almost nobody gets claimed by all of those rooms, and s
Episode 98: Who Am I Now? Identity, Surrender and the End of an Eclipse Cycle
Jaisa and Rachael hit record on this one at the kitchen table, mid mental breakdown, on the theory that they could not possibly be the only ones.August 27 was the lunar eclipse in Pisces, and it closed an eclipse cycle that opened in September 2024. Which happens to be the exact month Spirit Outspoken launched. Two years of the Virgo Pisces axis doing its work, and neither of them came out the oth
Episode 97: Is It Our Job to Point Out Sin? Judgment, Grace and LGBTQ Inclusion w/ Joash P. Thomas
Every time we talk about loving our LGBTQ neighbors, the same question shows up in our comments: isn't it our job as Christians to point out sin?In this bonus episode, priest and public theologian Joash P. Thomas answers it. The only people Jesus talks about judgment with are religious leaders abusing their power. Everyone else gets grace. Joash argues the pressure to correct other people nev
Episode 96: What a Psychic Medium Came to Understand About Jesus w/ Kathleen Ives
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more happening around you than what you can see, this conversation is for you.Kathleen Ives spent kindergarten through 12th grade in Catholic school, eventually swung about as close to atheism as you can get, and today works as a psychic medium and intuitive guide. Somewhere along the way, Jesus reentered the picture unexpectedly. She didn’t go looking for h
Episode 95: Jesus, Krishna and the Illusion of Separation w/ Taylor Perkins
What if the fear, chaos and searching all come from one belief, that we're separate from God, from one another, and from the parts of ourselves we were taught to reject? Taylor Perkins joins Jaisa and Rachael for a conversation about union, faith, and the illusion of separation.Taylor's argument is that the divine was never something outside of us we're straining to reach. We get in
Episode 94: Parenting by Moon Sign: What Every Child Needs to Feel Safe
What if your child isn't giving you a hard time, but telling you exactly what they need? In this episode Jaisa and Rachael use each child's moon sign as a map to what makes them feel safe, what makes them feel threatened, and how they process big emotions.They open with Proverbs 22:6 and the Hebrew scholarship that reframes "train up a child" as parenting toward a child's
Episode 93: "No Sex Before Marriage" Isn't Biblical: Rethinking Purity Culture and Sexual Immorality w/ Mattie Mae Motl
"No sex before marriage" isn't actually in the Bible, and neither is the single "biblical marriage" purity culture sold us. Jaisa and Rachael sit down with Bible scholar Mattie Mae Motl to ask what scripture really says about sex, gender, and sexuality once you strip away the rules we inherited.They dig into what "sexual immorality" actually meant (exploitative s
Episode 92: The 5 Stages of Deconstruction: What Happens When Faith Falls Apart and Comes Back Together
Deconstruction isn't a crisis of faith, it's a process, and it turns out that process has stages. this week jaisa and rachael walk through the five researched stages of faith deconstruction and reconstruction, and share where they've each landed.It starts with the catalyst, the wound or question or piece of biblical history that first makes you pause. then questioning and research,
Episode 91: Mysticism, Empire, and Finding Our Way Back to Love w/ Joash P Thomas
Our friend Joash P. Thomas is back on Spirit Outspoken. He's a priest, a public theologian, and the author of The Justice of Jesus, and this conversation goes deep into mysticism, empire, and the parts of church history nobody taught us in Sunday school.We start with Mother Mary. Joash opens up about his own mystical experiences with her, and how becoming open to acknowledging the saints can
Episode 90 Your Moon Sign Is Your Emotional Blueprint
In this episode, Jaisa and Rachael break down one of astrology's most misunderstood placements and why it might be the most important one you've never paid attention to. Your moon sign, who you are when the performance is over. When you're home. When nobody's watching.They start with the science. The moon pulls ocean tides. It raises and lowers the earth's crust by 30 ce
Episode 89: The Human Biofield: Dr. Jason Yuan on Energy Healing, Cancer Research, and the Science Behind Laying on of Hands
Jaisa's son's tumor took up ninety percent of his chest. Seven days later, it was gone.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jason Yuan, a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist who has spent years studying the human biofield, the energy field that modern science can measure but still can't fully explain. We break down a groundbreaking study from MD Anderson Cancer Center, where v
Episode 88: The "Moral Issues" That Masked Segregation
Abortion and homosexuality. If you grew up in conservative Christianity, you know these are the two issues. The ones that decide votes. The ones churches will not bend on. But what if neither issue started out as the point?This is part three of our series on the church’s role in building white supremacy in America. In part one, we traced colonization and slavery. In part two, we covered Jim Crow a
Episode 87: Jim Crow and the Pulpit: How the Church Preached Racism as God's Order
In part two of this series, Rachael and Jaisa walk through the comprehensive legal system of Jim Crow, the culture of lynching as a celebrated Christian community event, and the documented role of white evangelical leaders in opposing civil rights. We talk about Jerry Falwell Senior's 1958 sermon declaring racial integration a communist plot against God's design. We talk about Billy Grah
Episode 86: 1493: When the Church Gave Permission for Conquest and Slavery
What if the church didn't just fail to stop white supremacy, it helped build it?In part one of this two-part series, Rachael takes you back to the very beginning. Not the Civil War. Not Jim Crow. 1493. The year the church wrote the theological permission slip for conquest, colonization, and the dehumanization of entire peoples.This episode breaks down three things most Christians were never
Episode 85: BONUS EPISODE: The Playbook: Jesus, Healing and Human Potential w/ Charlie Goldsmith
What if the healing ministry of Jesus was never meant to stop with Him? In this special bonus episode, we sit back down with Charlie Goldsmith, world-renowned energy healer and star of The Healer, for a conversation that started after the cameras stopped rolling and turned into one of the most personally meaningful exchanges we have ever had on this show.Jaisa opens up about her son's tumor d
Episode 84: From Fringe to Frontline: How Energy Healing is Being Legitimized w/ Charlie Goldsmith
What if healing was possible beyond the limits of conventional medicine? In this profound episode, we welcome Charlie Goldsmith, world-renowned energy healer and star of The Healer, for an honest soul-stirring conversation about his extraordinary gift and what it truly means for humanity.Charlie opens up about how his healing abilities first emerged, what actually happens during an energy healing
Episode 83: The Sagittarius Full Moon, Releasing Old Beliefs & Expanding Into Truth
In this episode, Rachael and Jaisa discuss the upcoming Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 31 and why this particular energy may feel especially significant for those in the deconstruction and reconstruction process. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion, truth, questioning, wisdom, and exploration, making this a powerful time to reflect on the beliefs, identities, and narratives p
Episode 82: How to Love and Care for Every Enneagram Type w/ Abbey Howe
Most of us are giving love the way we want to receive it. And for a lot of people, that's where connection quietly breaks down. This week, Rachael and Jaisa sit down with Enneagram expert Abbey Howe to talk about one of the most practical and deeply human questions we can ask: how do I actually show up well for the people I care about?Abbey walks through every Enneagram type and what each one
Episode 81: Raising Spiritually Curious Kids: Discernment, Faith & Finding God Everywhere
Are you raising kids who question their faith, and wondering how to guide them without pushing them away?In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we're diving deep into what it truly means to raise spiritually curious, critically thinking children. Whether your kids are asking big theological questions or you're simply wondering how to talk to your kids about God in an authentic way, this co
Episode 80: Finding Her Voice: How Songwriting & Healing Led to True Faith w/ Alana Springsteen
This week, we sat down with country singer-songwriter Alana Springsteen for a raw, honest, and deeply personal conversation about growing up in the church, living as a people-pleaser, and what it actually takes to step into your own voice.Alana shares how, for much of her life, she shaped herself around expectations, becoming who others needed her to be, inheriting a version of faith that did not
Episode 79: Journey Beyond the Veil: Finding Healing through Mediumship with Camille McConnell
This week on Spirit Outspoken, we embark on a truly transformative journey with Camille McConnell, a medium with a profound story of personal healing and spiritual discovery. Raised in a conservative Christian environment, Camille's experiences led her to break through traditional beliefs and embrace a world where divine connection and spiritual gifts are part of everyday life.In this episode
Episode 78: When Loss Keeps Coming: Sudden Death, Addiction, Infertility & the Faith That Survived It All
In this week’s heartfelt episode, Rachael opens up about her deepest experiences with grief, sharing aspects of her life she has kept private until now. From childhood loss, suicide, infertility struggles, and battles with addiction, her journey has been one of constant navigation through grief. It's a raw, honest reflection on how these profound moments have intricately shaped her faith and
Episode 77: The Faith, Friendship, & Evolution behind Spirit Outspoken
What does it actually look like to build something from nothing - fueled by friendship, faith, and a whole lot of courage?In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, Rachael and Jaisa are pulling back the curtain. No guest, no script - just the two of them settling in for an honest, heartfelt conversation about the journey behind this podcast and the ways it has changed them both.Jaisa opens up about a
Episode 76: Plant Medicine, Quantum Physics & Jesus w/ Juan Galan Politi
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, Jaisa and Rachael sit down with Juan Galan Politi, Instagram influencer and co-founder of the Mystic Misfit Society, to explore his profound spiritual awakening and transformation. Juan opens up about his shift from an ego-centered identity to a life guided by the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus), and the experiences that catalyzed that change.We dive into his journ
Episode 75: BONUS EPISODE! A Channeled Akashic Reading w/ Candice Rasa
In this special bonus episode, Rachael and Jaisa are joined by Candice Rasa of Rasa Healing for a powerful, live channeled Akashic Records reading.Together, they explore what it truly means to take responsibility for your reactions, recognize the repeating patterns in your life, and understand how those patterns may be tied to deeper soul lessons and karma. This conversation invites listeners to
Episode 74: Can the Akashic Records Improve Mental Health - A Therapist Breaks Down the Evidence w/ Candice Rasa
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Spirit Outspoken, hosts Rachael Loney and Jaisa Engasser sit down with their mentor, friend, and licensed therapist, Candice Rasa of Rasha Healing, an intuitive Akashic Records practitioner who has profoundly impacted both of their lives.For those curious about what the Akashic Records are and how they can support mental health, this conversation off
Episode 73: The Language of Energy - Intuition, Vibration, and Spiritual Guidance w/ Sonia Choquette
What if intuition isn’t a rare spiritual gift, but a natural intelligence that everyone has access to?In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, Rachael and Jaisa sit down with world-renowned intuitive teacher and bestselling author Sonia Choquette to explore how we can reconnect with the inner guidance that has always been within us.Sonia began her formal training in the intuitive arts and met
Episode 72: The Enneagram Explained: Core Fears, Stress Patterns & Personal Growth w/ Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
What if understanding your deepest fears could unlock greater compassion for yourself and everyone around you?In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Enneagram teacher Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober to explore the Enneagram, an ancient personality system that reveals the hidden motivations behind human behavior.Unlike personality tests that simply describe traits, the Enneagram focuses on the
Episode 71: Mayan Astrology Explained - Sacred Time, Soul Archetypes & Ceremonial Cacao w/ Christine Hernandez
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Christine Hernandez to explore the incredibly advanced and intelligent Mayan civilization, their sacred system of timekeeping, and the cosmology that shaped their understanding of the universe.The ancient Maya were master timekeepers, astronomers, and spiritual philosophers. Their system wasn’t about predicting your personality in a surface-lev
Episode 70: From Pews to Pines: God in the Wild w/ Pete Nunnally
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Pete Nunnally, Episcopal priest and author of Catching Hope: The Hidden Spiritual Wisdom of Fishing, to explore what it means to encounter God beyond the walls of the church.Pete shares about his “wilderness church” a sacred gathering in nature where worship happens under open skies instead of stained glass. Together, we discuss how God’s pres
Episode 69: Soul Levels, Reincarnation & Compassion w/ Ainslie MacLeod (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with internationally renowned past-life psychic and spiritual teacher Ainslie MacLeod, we explore the evolution of the soul across lifetimes - and what it means for the world we’re living in right now.What is the difference between a young soul and an old soul?How do soul ages influence leadership, politics, power, and spiritual growth?Why are more spirituall
Episode 68: Do Souls Evolve? Soul Levels, Reincarnation & Compassion w/ Ainslie MacLeod (Part I)
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we sit down with Ainslie MacLeod, past-life psychic and author of The Instruction, The Old Soul’s Guidebook, and Conscious Healing, to explore the evolution of the soul through reincarnation and what soul growth looks like across lifetimes.Together, we discuss everything from karmic lessons and soul levels to the changing role of women, the differences between ol
Episode 67: Angels, Intuition & Divine Guidance w/ Kyle Gray
What are angels- and how do they actually communicate with us?In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with bestselling author and spiritual teacher Kyle Gray to explore intuition, angelic guidance, and how to reconnect with divine support in everyday life.Kyle breaks down what intuition really is, how fear and conditioning block our spiritual awareness, and practical ways to begin trustin
Episode 66: Feeling it All - Faith, Fury and the Call to Love
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit with the emotional weight of what’s happening in Minneapolis and across the United States - and what it feels like to be human in this moment.Many people are carrying justified anger, grief, fear, and exhaustion as they witness violence, injustice and misinformation. Rather than bypassing these emotions, we begin by naming them-because Jesus never dismi
Episode 65: Created with Purpose - Faith and Astrology w/ Debra Silverman
What if astrology wasn’t something to fear, but a tool for deeper self-understanding and compassion?In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Debra Silverman, a psychologist turned astrologer with decades of experience. For many who were raised in the Christian faith, astrology was often framed as off-limits or incompatible with belief in God. Together, we gently reframe that narrative,
Episode 64: Loved Ones Never Leave Us - A Psychic Medium on the Afterlife w/ Sean Collyns
Today on Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Sean Collyns, a world-renowned psychic medium with a four-year long waiting list and author of Your Soul Is the Source of Your Power (releasing this March).In this expansive and deeply comforting conversation, we explore what it’s truly like on the other side. Sean shares insights into the afterlife, collective oneness, and the divine energy that connects
Episode 63: How Studying Buddhism Can Deepen a Jesus-Centered Faith w/ Zach Helton
What if faith wasn’t about having all the answers, but about staying curious?In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we’re joined by Zach Helton for an honest, expansive conversation about spirituality, curiosity, and what it means to follow Jesus without fear of exploration. Together, we unpack the pressure many Christians feel to have certainty and why releasing the need to “know it all” can actual
Episode 62: Using Astrology & Numerology to Reflect and Grow
Whether or not you follow these systems, Chinese astrology and numerology can offer helpful insights and meaningful questions to guide your year. You don’t have to believe in these systems to benefit from them - they’re simply tools to encourage self-awareness, thoughtful reflection, and intentional living as we step into a new year. In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore the transition f
Episode 61: The Star of Bethlehem Through Astrology & Astronomy; A New Way of Seeing the Christmas Story
What if the Christmas story is more than just a tale we’ve heard since childhood? In this episode, we journey into the night sky to explore the Star of Bethlehem through astrology and astronomy - uncovering the celestial secrets that guided the Magi and revealed a deeper, spiritual message spoken through the stars. Discover a new way of seeing the birth of Jesus, where ancient wisdom, cosmic patte
Episode 60: The Beautiful Lessons of Pain: Healing, Faith, and Awakening with Ruthie Lindsey
What if the very experiences that break us could also set us free? In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, transformational coach, speaker, and author Ruthie Lindsey shares her journey through trauma, addiction, chronic pain, and profound loss - and how those challenges became the gateway to her deepest healing and freedom.Ruthie opens up about walking through the most painful moments of lif
Episode 59 - What We Got Wrong About Homosexuality: Culture, Politics & The Church (Part 2)
This week Rachael and Jaisa explore how the AIDS crisis, conservative politics, and American Christianity combined to make homosexuality the moral issue of an era. They examine how “traditional marriage” in the Bible included polygamy and other forms never condemned by Jesus, and how the oft-quoted verses about marriage were actually responses to questions about divorce, not universal rules.We als
Episode 58 - The 1946 Mistake that Changed Christianity: How "Homosexual" Entered the Bible
Did the original Bible actually condemn homosexuality-or was that added later? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we uncover the shocking history behind how the word “homosexual” entered the Bible for the very first time in 1946 through the Revised Standard Version and how scholars later admitted it was based on an outdated and inaccurate psychological definition tied to illegal sexual acts, not
Episode 57 - Fearless Faith: Suffering, Perfect Love & Jesus’ Finished Work w/ Jonathan Henderson
In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA, we dive deeper into some of the biggest questions people of faith wrestle with: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Were we ever meant to fear God? And what does Scripture really say about Jesus’ finished work?Jonathan shares a freeing and deeply compassionate perspective rooted in Scri
Episode 56 - Reframing Hell & The Cross w/ Jonathan Henderson
In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Pastor Jonathan Henderson of Grace Hill Church in Glendale, CA and author of the transformative book Worth Every Drop: God’s Relentless Pursuit to Prove You Matter.In Part One of this two-part series, Jonathan opens up about his personal journey of doubt, faith, and discovery. Together, we explore his fresh and compassionate interpreta
Episode 55 - Decolonizing the Church: The Justice of Jesus w/ Joash Thomas
In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Joash Thomas, author of The Justice of Jesus, to explore how colonization has distorted the heart of Christianity - and how reclaiming the original message of Jesus can bring healing, justice, and spiritual freedom.Joash shares how empire, power, and privilege have shaped the Church, what it means to decolonize our faith, and how followers of Jesus c
Episode 54 - Spiritual Bypassing: Avoiding Feelings in the Name of Faith
In this episode, we unpack "spiritual bypassing", which occurs when we try to “just trust God,” “stay positive,” or “have more faith,” instead of honestly facing the emotions God is trying to meet us in.We talk about how Jesus Himself felt deeply - grief, anger, compassion, sorrow - and how He never rushed or minimized the emotional experience of being human. He wept. He prayed in agony.
Episode 53 - Has the Bible Become Your Idol?
In this episode, we dive into one of the most thought-provoking questions in modern faith. We explore how devotion to Scripture can sometimes replace a living relationship with the Divine, and how even something sacred can become an idol when it’s placed above love, intuition, and the teachings of Jesus.In this episode, we dive into:The surprising history of biblical inerrancy and how it became a
Episode 52 - Christian Mysticism: It's Not What You Think
What if Christian mysticism isn’t about secret rituals or fringe beliefs, but about direct connection with God? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore what Christian mysticism really means and how it’s been misunderstood for centuries.We explore how early Christian mystics sought union with God through love, contemplation, and experience, not dogma. Discover how mysticism bridges spiritua
Episode 51 - One Pastor's Bold Truth: A Fresh Look at Christianity's Misunderstood Teachings w/ Shawn Broadnax
Ever wondered what Jesus really came here to teach? In this thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with Shawn Broadnax, a pastor offering a refreshingly honest look at Christianity’s most debated topics. Together, we explore what the Church may have misunderstood about Jesus’ message, and how returning to love, compassion, and truth can transform the way we live and worship today.We talk abou
Episode 50 - Scientific Support for Jesus' Crucifixion & Resurrection
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore the scientific and historical evidence for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Discover what astronomers, geologists, medical experts, and historians have uncovered about the events surrounding Jesus’ death and miraculous return. From astronomical data that aligns with the timeline of the crucifixion to geological findings and medical e
Episode 49 - Is Forgiveness Selfish? The Many Ways this Practice Benefits You
In this episode, we’re unpacking why forgiveness is actually one of the most selfish acts you can do. We don’t mean selfish in a bad way, we mean it’s life-giving for YOU. When we forgive, we release the weight of resentment, open ourselves to peace, and allow God to handle the justice part.We talk about:- What Scripture really says about forgiveness- Why forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconcilia
Episode 48 - Banned From the Bible: The Hidden Gospel of Paul & Thecla w/ Meggan Watterson
What if one of the earliest gospels, written around 70 AD, held a story of radical faith and feminine power the Church tried to bury? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Wall Street Journal bestselling author Meggan Watterson to explore her groundbreaking book The Girl Who Baptized Herself and the hidden Gospel of Paul and Thecla.Together, we uncover why this gospel was banned fr
Episode 47 - Healing After National Tragedies: How to use Respect & Spirituality to Unite Both Sides
In this heartfelt and honest conversation, we share how we’re processing the emotions and tension following the Annunciation School Shooting and Charlie Kirk’s murder. Together, we explore what it means to grieve, reflect, and begin the healing process in a nation that feels deeply divided. This episode offers perspective on how each of us can take small, personal steps to bridge divides, restore
Episode 46 - Questioning God & Rebuilding Faith w/ Kristin Mockler-Young
Have you ever wrestled with doubt, church hurt, or wondered if the Jesus you’ve been handed really lines up with the Jesus of love and justice? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Kristin Mockler-Young, teaching pastor, host of the Becoming Church podcast, and writer of Substack's Turning the Gem. She’s become a voice of hope for countless believers rethinking faith. Togethe
Episode 45 - Rediscovering Nature's Wisdom w/ Malia Grace
In this inspiring episode of Spirit Outspoken, we welcome author Malia Grace, creator of the children’s book, "Cody’s Whisper". The story follows Cody the coyote on a journey into nature, where he learns from the moon, trees, creek, fox, butterfly, deer, and owl. Each encounter reveals the beauty and unique gifts that every being brings to the world.Together, we explore how "Cody’s
Episode 44 - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Healing w/ Bob Vetter
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Bob Vetter - cultural anthropologist, healer, and spiritual mentor with over 25 years of experience. Bob has devoted his life to preserving indigenous wisdom, ceremony, and healing traditions while guiding modern practitioners to live fully in their purpose.We explore how ancient teachings and sacred rituals can be integrated into today’s world
Episode 43- A New Chapter - Healing After the Battle, Faith After the Fire
In this deeply personal solo episode of Spirit Outspoken, Jaisa opens her heart to share a life-changing milestone: her son’s final chemo treatment after nearly two and a half years of fighting childhood cancer. It’s a story of resilience, mixed emotions, and learning how to step into a new season after the storm.As summer winds down and the Spirit Outspoken team heads into a short two week break,
Episode 42 - Deconstructing Hell - Breaking Free from a Fear Based Faith w/ Brian Recker (Part 2)
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we sit down with Brian Recker as he shares his personal reflections on hell and introduces his new book, Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love.We also discuss the harm caused by fear‑based theology, especially toward the LGBTQ community, and how re‑centering faith on love and inclusion can bring freedom and healing.Wh
Episode 41 - Deconstructing Evangelicalism - A Former Pastor’s Journey w/ Brian Recker (Part 1)
What happens when an evangelical pastor starts asking the questions the Church avoids? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brian Recker—a former evangelical pastor who walked away from the pulpit to pursue a more honest, inclusive form of Christianity. Brian shares his personal journey through deconstruction, the inner tension of leaving behind deeply ingrained beliefs, and how he found a d
Episode 40 - Heaven Now: Surrender, Shift & Awaken w/ Taylor Perkins
In Part 2 of our conversation with Taylor Perkins (formerly known as Mr. Cult Daddy), we explore how reality mirrors your inner world, why triggers can be divine teachers, and how reclaiming the divine feminine and divine masculine leads to deep healing. Taylor shares how true expansion comes not through effort, but through surrender — and why you already have everything you need.Perfect for anyon
Episode 39 - Mr. Cult Daddy Unplugged - Identity, Christ Consciousness & Becoming Love w/ Taylor Perkins (Part 1)
We’re joined by Taylor Perkins—also known as Mr. Cult Daddy—for a raw and revelatory journey through faith deconstruction, identity transformation, and radical love. Taylor opens up about the unraveling of his belief systems and how that opened the door to deeper truth, presence, and spiritual connection.Together, we explore the tension between performance and authenticity, how Christ can be exper
Episode 38 - Taking God Out of the Box - Mysticism, The Bible & The Feminine Awakening w/ Liz Byrd
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Elizabeth Byrd of LizBethRising. Liz offers a candid reflection on her evolving relationship with scripture—affirming its sacred wisdom while raising thoughtful questions about its scope and voice. Through honest dialogue, she shares how practices like astrology and Buddhist meditation enrich her faith and deepen her connection to Jesus. What emer
Episode 37 - Spiritual Origins: Elizabeth Byrd's Story of Traditions, Psychedelics & Awakenings (Part1)
In Part 1 of our powerful conversation with Elizabeth Byrd (@LizBethRising), we explore her deeply personal and transformative spiritual journey. Raised in a devout Slavic Christian community, Elizabeth shares what it was like growing up with a strict religious framework—and the questions that began to surface as she got older.Her path eventually led her to explore psychedelics, spiritual awakenin
Episode 36 - Angel Numbers
Have you been noticing repeating numbers like 111, 444, or 1234 popping up in your daily life? In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, we explore the fascinating world of angel numbers—what they are, why you might be seeing them, and how to interpret these spiritual nudges.Join us as we unpack the energetic meanings behind common sequences, share personal stories of how angel numbers have shown up in
Episode 35 - The Other Side of Scripture: Reflections on Our Gnostic & Biblical Deep Dive
In this reflective episode, we look back on our journey through the Gnostic texts and the complex history of the Bible. From hidden gospels to political power plays, we unpack what we’ve learned—and how it’s reshaped our understanding of early Christianity. We also explore how these revelations challenged (and sometimes affirmed) the beliefs we were raised with. Join us for an honest, eye-opening
Episode 34 - Power, Politics and the Bible
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complex history of how the Bible was formed. We explore the role of Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea, the early church council that made high-stakes decisions about which texts would be considered holy—and which would be banned or forgotten.You’ll learn how early Christian leaders navigated political pressures, theological disagreements, and
Episode 33 - Banned from the Bible, What the Gnostic Gospels Reveal
In this episode, we open the door to the Gnostic Gospels—ancient, mystical texts that were once buried and banned, now resurfacing to challenge and expand our understanding of early Christianity, spirituality, and the Divine. What are the Gnostic Gospels? Why were they hidden, and what truths do they hold for the modern seeker? Join us as we explore the spiritual wisdom found in these books and wh
Episode 32 - The Voice They Tried to Bury; Mary Magdalene, The Hidden Apostle
What if everything you’ve been told about Mary Magdalene is wrong?In this powerful episode, we dive into the suppressed truth about Mary Magdalene’s life, legacy, and spiritual role in early Christianity. Far from being a repentant prostitute, Mary Magdalene was a woman of independent wealth, deep wisdom, and spiritual authority. We explore how recently uncovered early Christian texts—including th
Episode 31 - Was Jesus REALLY a Feminist? Responding to Your Comments & Challenges
In this follow-up to the thought-provoking episode “Was Jesus a Feminist?”, Rachael & Jaisa address your reactions, questions, and pushback. From scriptural critiques to theological debates, they took your feedback and did additional research to find the answers...and what they discovered just might surprise you. Join them to explore what Jesus’s treatment of women really means in today’s worl
Episode 30 - Was Jesus the First Feminist?
In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, Rachael and Jaisa explore how Jesus radically uplifted and honored women in a time when they were considered property and had virtually no rights. They dive into historical context to examine how the early church helped establish and maintain a patriarchal system—one that directly contradicts the way Christ treated women during His life on earth. Join
Episode 29 - Ancestral Trauma and the Power of Self Awareness
In this powerful episode of Spirit Outspoken, Jaisa and Rachael dive into the science and spirituality of epigenetics and its profound connection to ancestral trauma. We explore how trauma can be passed down through generations—not just emotionally, but biologically—and how becoming the cycle breaker in your family lineage is both a sacred and transformative act of healing.You’ll learn how past ex
Episode 28 - Moments that Moved Us - Highlights from Seasons 1-4
In this special episode of Spirit Outspoken, we're revisiting the moments that left the deepest imprint on our hearts. We've gathered some of the most powerful, insightful, and moving clips from Seasons 1 through 4—conversations that sparked transformation, stirred emotion, and offered profound reminders of what it means to live a spiritually connected life.From the wisdom of horses and
Episode 27 - Unpacking Easter: What You Never Learned About One of the World's Most Celebrated Holidays
Think you know Easter? Think again. In this episode, Rachael peels back the layers of springtime’s most sacred and symbolic holiday to uncover its fascinating—and often unexpected—origins. Why do we decorate eggs? Why do we call it "Good" Friday? Where did the Easter Bunny really come from? Why does the date for Easter change each year? And so much more. This episode is full of fascinati
Episode 26 - Equine Gestalt Wisdom w/ Melisa Pearce
In this deeply moving and heartfelt conversation, Rachael & Jaisa are joined by Melisa Pearce — teacher, author, psychotherapist, and founder of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ and owner of Touched By a Horse. A true pioneer in the field of human–horse healing, Melisa shares how horses have guided her life and work for over three decades.Together, we explore the spiritual power of horses,
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