Misfits & Mystics Podcast

I'm joined by my friend, McCall, founder and owner of Maypop Farmstead. We chat in the park about agriculture, being queer, and cultivating sustainability through community. Find out more about Maypop and ways you can support them by following on Instagram @maypop.farmstead. We have stickers! If you want one, send a DM on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod or email misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com....

We are going down memory lane and featuring clips from previous episodes centering LGBTQIA+ voices. Thank you to Whitney Anderson, Lauren Horbal, Marah Bates, Kashif Andrew Graham, Maura Naughton, Claire Adcox, and Alicia Tarver for contributing to the conversations over the years. Featured Music: "Hello Old Friends" and "Enough" by Fame & Fiction-- stream their music on al...

Happy Juneteenth!! Life be lifin' so, we are re-releasing an older episode that still holds a lot of truth and relevance today. Alicia and I discuss our perspectives with how mental health is handled and discussed within the Black community, as well as share our own journeys with overcoming mental health challenges. Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod Stay in touch: misfitsandmysticsp...

I made a new friend through recording this episode! So honored to have Seth Cain on to talk about his experience and perspectives as a pastor, husband, and parent on spiritual deconstruction and reconstruction, while also juggling being a middle aged white guy just trying to love his neighbors (even the ones still waving a confederate flag). Seth is the author of the books, Life Is Beautiful: Unle...

This week is a special sneak preview of a new podcast I am launching, I Don't Know What I'm Doing. Stay tuned for a release date later this summer! Grace O'Shea and I talk about the stress of financial independence, surviving capitalism, and creating sustainable community. Follow Grace on Instagram @gloshea Gay Ole Opry | June 7th @ The Basement https://www.thebasementnashville.com/tm-...

Recorded back in 2022 - Claire and I discuss parenting and teaching and modeling consent to kids from day one. We also unpack our journey with unlearning patterns from our upbringing and cultivating new ways of raising the next generation.  Follow Claire on Instagram @fluid_fibers. Support this show by following on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod. Inquiries or just want to keep in touch? You can d...

After a very long pause, we are back!! We discuss the various changes in our lives, as well as making some major announcements to the changes of this podcast. Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod Send some in the emails: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com Outro Music: "Just Gotta Be Me" by Karla Felecia Scaife

Alicia and Abra reminisce  about childhood memories, nick names, and other funny stories. Abra also laments about her fear of Cicada season...pray her strength, ya'll!  Put Me On of the Week: Amythyst Kiah- "Black Myself"  https://countryqueer.com/stories/interview/amythyst-kiah-the-making-of-a-grammy-nominee/ https://open.spotify.com/track/2rQVexxmI985m2iefLfhbm?si=a9a2ba3eb56d4514...

We pick up where we left off with Lauren Horbal about queerness, community, uncovering and unlearning from toxic religion, and more gay fun! CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses sensitive subjects such as abuse, pedophelia, religious/spiritual trauma, etc. Please take care of yourself as you listen.  Shameless Plugs: Support Lauren and follow her work on Instagram @laurenhorbal and her web...

Abra is joined by special guest, Lauren Horbal, to talk about queer content in media, community, and evolving beliefs around queerness and belonging.  *This episode does address sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself as you listen.* Follow Lauren Horbal and support her work! Instagram- @laurenhorbal Website- www.laurenhorbal.com Nashville Gender and Sexuality Alliance Instagram- @nash...

CONTENT WARNING: This episodes mentions sexual assault and spiritual trauma.  Alicia and Abra are joined by Ice to discuss how change is showing up in our lives and how that impacts how we approach community.  Continue the conversation with us! Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @MisfitsMystics. You can also email us at misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com.   

Ignited by the recent Kirk Franklin controversy, Abra and Alicia broaden the conversation around toxic family patterns and abuse in black families.  Shameless Plugs: Judas & the Black Messiah Community Conversation- register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkfumhqzopE9y49HrpH1n6_hsxuffP6NSi Subscribe to Dancegeist Magazine: www.dancegeist.com Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmys...

Alicia and Abra imagine a dating show that is inclusive to LGBTQIA+ people and relationships.  Follow us on instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @MisfitsMystics. Email us at misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com. 

We're back from our holiday break! Alicia and Abra discuss problematic pastors, social media, and keeping the church weird.  Put Me On Segment- Follow Tima on Instagram @timalikesmusic and check out her music on your streaming platforms.  Black Business/Creators Shout Outs:  Grannys Wish (jewelry by Kaniisha Wilson)- Instagram @grannyswish; website- www.grannyswish.com  Travis...

Abra and Alicia reflect on the past year, share what they've learned, and look towards the future. We wish you a happy and safe holiday. See you in 2021!  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @misfitsmystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com

Alicia and Abra discuss normalizing shifting in career choices, life goals, and purpose.  Shameless Plugs:  Subscribe to Dancegeist Magazine and check out some of Abra's articles: dancegeist.com The Toolbox Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEA2lGzHFo70Tu7pZ35PzXUueQl5Fcb1LYdWwu3r3718wrJQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3AphH5xpGR8upzniMAczP_Ue2I-tgwjdOGiogxQUrcKYzYriBTKZUwK6o C...

Alicia and Abra share their thoughts about the election and share some funny tweets and videos along the way.  Shameless Plugs: Granny's Wish Fundraiser: Cashapp- $1kani, Venmo- @kani20, Paypal-grannyswishes@gmail.com// Follow on Instagram @grannyswish Nashty Threads (Claire Roberts)- Follow on Instagram @nashty_threads  The Toolbox Applications- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL...

Alicia and company discuss green flags and red flags in relationships.  **Trigger Warning: This episode mentions suicide attempt/ideation  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram: @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: @MisfitsMystics Facebook: www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email: misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com 

Abra and Alicia discuss how their faith and spiritual practices have been evolving. Abra also officially comes out as a proud heretic!  Shameless Plugs: Check out Abra's articles in Dancegeist Magazine. To get full access, visit www.dancegeist.com and drop your email in the subscription box!  We are so excited for our friend and past guest, Christina Fontenelle's release of her podcast,...

Alicia and Abra are reunited and it feels so good! This week we discuss the challenges of friendships as adults and how we can show up for each other better.  Shameless Plugs:  Yellow Vibrations- https://yellowvibrations.com/ Non-binary Lesbian in Need of Help- https://www.gofundme.com/f/nonbinary-lesbian-palestinian-in-need-of-help Dancegeist Magazine- https://www.dancegeist.com/ ...

Abra and Jessica discuss their favorite obsession: CULTS. How do you know if you're in a cult? What makes a good cult leader? Abra and Jessica also entertain the idea of having their own cult, imagined through some creative commercials.  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsan...

Abra and Jessica discuss how racism and white supremacy shows up at work. DISCLAIMER: We are not representing or speaking for any company or business in this conversation. We are speaking from our perspective and represent ourselves.  Shameless Plug: Check out Abra's article "Letting Larger Bodies in the Room" in the September issue of Dancegeist Magazine. Subscribe to read the full article b...

Jessica joins  Abra again to talk about her experience with divorce, her shift in faith and politics, and of course blessing us with some praise and worship songs!  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram- @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter- @MisfitsMystics Facebook- www.facebook.com/misfitsandmysticspod Email- misfitsandmysticspod@gmail.com

Alicia and her good friend, Lauren Jenae, discuss how a culture of chasing perfection causes us to consistently burn out and dishonor our right to individuality. Because what really is perfection?  Lauren Jenae Twitter: withlovejenae Instagram: withlove_jenae YouTube: With Love, Jenae  The Nap Ministry IG: thenapministry Continue the conversation with us!  Instagram: misfitsandmysti...

Abra and Jess have a few drinks and read through some horrifying, yet entertaining emails sent by Trump and his family. They also discuss if Trump would make a good cult leader. Please vote in November 2020, so we don't have to endure this cult any longer!  Continue the conversation with us! Instagram: @misfitsandmysticspod Twitter: @MisfitsMystics  Facebook: www.facebook.com/misfitsandm...