Holy Shenanigans

Winter is holding on here in Central New York, but the calendar promises that Spring is almost here. This week I'm sharing Sun Song, an original composition I recorded back in the 1990s with a band called The Bubble Gum Machine. Next week I'll be back to our regular format, but I hope this song brightens your spirit with thoughts of warm sunshine, green grass, and fresh air! Vocals: Tara...

We wrestle with the question "What are you hungry for?" Tara tells stories about her appetite for music, prayer with a stranger, and how all people have a hunger for spiritual nourishment. A segment from Fran Pratt's Litany for Hunger is included in this episode. To learn more about her ministry go to franpratt.com or patreon.com/franpratt. Check out the music of The Lost Dogs at th...

Tara tells a story about Jesus calling people to let go of things, why she loves Ash Wednesday & points out the treasure that shows up in the middle of a world-changing pandemic. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a...

Tara tells stories of transfiguration… of Jesus on a high mountain, of her own travels up a mountain and the journey into the everyday valleys of life. Our guest poet and musician, Zohaib Khawar, shares his poem based on the 23rd Psalm: "In my talks, and in all my conditions, You are with me / In my happiness and sadness, You are with me / You hold my hand, guide me on the way and take me to...

Tara tells a story of the compassionate & rebellious healing action of Jesus, as well as a personal encounter of healing from thousands of miles away. This episode reflects how healing takes place where it is needed and often arrives in ways we least expect. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festiva...

Tara shares the story of her calling to be a pastor, She also asks you to consider your calling to your community. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spi...

Tara tells a story about Dr King's dream and reflects on the call of curating "beloved community" today.  Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativit...

Let’s take some time today to consider peace and what it calls us to do. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spirituality, and community—a gathering of ar...

The New Year may find us occupied with the future, but Tara encourages us to pause for a moment and trace out our connections to the past and the present. A resource mentioned in this episode is Sacred Space, published by the Irish Jesuits. It is a good resource if you’re looking for daily inspiration. For more information on Sacred Space go to: https://www.sacredspace.ie/ Send Tara a Text Message...

It’s our 1st annual holiday special with listener contributions from Australia, Ireland & the USA. Contributing Artists: Lorraine Savage – Church Member and sewer of all things beautiful from King of Kings Lutheran Church in Liverpool NY. Poem titled: “Dear Santa”   LeoWT   - a seminarian, hairdresser, and activist, but most importantly they are a Tejera. Leo, together with their partner, Elle...

The pressure is on to have a perfect Christmas, but love is the only thing that really matters. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spirituality, and comm...

The pandemic can find us feeling so disconnected from others, but we can say HERE I AM to the same love present in Mary’s song—even over a Zoom call! Check out more about the outstanding poet referenced in this episode, Kaitlin Shetler: FB @kaitlinhardyshetler , Instagram @theskeptileptic & Twitter @tufftaffy Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Hol...

Joy shows up in places we least expect.  Even in stressful times we can make room for it. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spirituality, and community—...

Learn a new way to reflect on your day in a practice based on the book Sleeping With Bread  by Dennis Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, and Matthew Linn. Tara also invites you to submit a poem for the upcoming holiday episode. #sleepingwithbread  Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6...

A story of grief & a powerful coping mechanism. Also, Tara wants to YOU to submit a poem for a special Christmas edition of Holy Shenanigans! Details at the end of the show. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a fait...

We all need a place to belong. Tara gives thanks for one of those sacred spaces in her life. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spirituality, and communi...

Tara reminds you to be who you are and get into some “good trouble.” Also: a prayer for peace this Veterans Day. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spiri...

While everything around us screams for our attention, Tara explains how “hitting the pause button” is an indispensable practice for living fully in the present while keeping an eye on the future. Tara also reminds you to cast your ballot and gives a shout out to the Benedictine Sisters of Erie.  Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podc...

Tara tells of story of some holy shenanigans with some second-hand baby clothes. Sometimes we receive grace from others. Other times we get to give it away. Also: Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wil...

Tara tells a tale of grief, fear, forgiveness, love, and candy corn. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spirituality, and community—a gathering of artist...

It’s election season in the USA and everyone is losing their minds. Conflict can push us apart or it can be an opportunity to listen, learn, and maybe even grow closer. Tara tells a story about how a friendship with an atheist taught her about grace. Also: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Richard Rohr, non-dualistic thinking, and a belated prom thank you. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Ta...

Saying “yes” to every invitation can leave us overextended and depleted. Tara shares the importance of making room for the things that give our lives energy and meaning.  Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspi...

Tara reminds everyone to register to vote and then talks about how love overcomes barriers. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired festival celebrating social justice, creativity, spirituality, and communit...

In this special sneak preview edition of Holy Shenanigans, Tara talks about being open to new ideas. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Send Tara a Text Message 🎙️ Exciting news! Tara is recording a new episode of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast live at the Wild Goose Festival this September 3–6 at Vanhoy Farms in Harmony, North Carolina! Wild Goose is a faith-inspired fe...

Holy Shenanigans will inspire and encourage you -- all in the name of love. Each week you’ll be encouraged to look for glimmers of the spiritual in your everyday life. Your guide is Tara Lamont Eastman: a creative, a feminist, a pastor and all-around sacred mischief-maker. She's spiritual, not stuffy. Send Tara a Text Message Support the show Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster an...