In Her Image Podcast

In this episode Jess leads a short guided meditation to help you reconnect with your core; your essence. Relax and enjoy.

Inspired by Esther's courage and the voices of so many LDS women on the internet over the last few weeks, Jess gets vulnerable and shares some of the poetry she's written over the past couple of years. Some heartbreaking, some fiery, some tender, her poems will likely connect with those traversing the terrain of deconstruction, seeking Heavenly Mother/the Divine Feminine, and/or craving in...

Various ancient myths portraying the King's anointing, death, and rebirth come together in one miraculous Easter weekend, with the feminine archetype finally taking her rightful place in the story. In this episode, author and theologian Margaret Starbird joins Meg to share her spiritual and scholarly knowledge of the Divine Feminine as manifest in the Sacred Union of Christ with Mary Magdalene...

In this episode, Jess tells the story of Asenath and her husband Joseph. Joseph is a well-known character in the Bible, but much less is known or said about the young Egyptian daughter of a priest he falls in love with. The apocryphal text, "Joseph and Asenath", tells the story of Asenath's conversion and subsequent marriage. Her story includes a week of extreme penitence, a visit fr...

In this week's episode we join Julene Humes in her journey to the Divine Feminine. We will learn about Waldorf Education as a way of supporting children in their development of the minds, hearts and hands and how this education style has a foundation in Sofianic Wisdom. Julene shares some beautiful ideas in anthroposophy about the Divine Feminine and her story of discovering hidden truths abou...

In this week's episode, professor and goddess researcher Colette Numajiri joins Meg to share her knowledge of the Japanese Goddess Amaterasu. Amaterasu Omikami ('the Great Divinity Illuminating Heaven') is the most high deity of the Shintō religion. Regarded as the Queen of Heaven, she is embodied as the sun and is depicted as such in Japan's flag. This idea of the sun as a goddess...

Amy McPhee Allebest, founder and host of the podcast Breaking Down Patriarchy, joins Meg in this episode to share what she has learned about prehistoric egalitarian societies. She highlights the discovery of Venus statues discovered all across Europe, the Near East, and Asia along with other evidence that suggests the practice of goddess worship not only in the Neolithic period, but extending back...

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In this episode, Pam and Meg unpack the ancient Mesopotamian story of Inanna's ascent from the underworld. With Inanna, we learn how to rise from our personal dark night of the soul as new, fully embodied creatures. So many elements of the epic tale are up for interpretation by the listener, yet themes and meanings unveiled by Pam provide invaluable information to the initiate. Her experience...

Picking up where she left off two episodes prior, author and birth worker Pam England shares the second half of Inanna's story: her ascent back up from the underworld. We finally learn how Inanna, Queen of heaven and archetypal warrior, goes from dead and decaying in the pit of the underworld to ascending with new wings into her new, fuller reality. Pam, with extensive wisdom gained through he...

Deep dive with Pam England and Meg into the lessons and symbols found in the story of Inanna's descent. If you missed the telling of the queenly tale, go back to last week's episode for Pam's stirring rendition. What can be gained from learning of Inanna's initiation? Many elements of the story are up for interpretation by the listener, yet themes and meanings pointed out by Pam pr...

In this episode, author and birth worker Pam England performs the epic ancient tale of Inanna's Descent. If you are personally doing through a descent, be it a faith journey, struggle with depression, facing your shadow self, a difficult or unexpected experience, or the transition from maiden to mother, the story of Inanna's descent to the underworld will have special meaning and applicati...

We have this extra special treat for you as a Christmas gift from us to you! Learn about how to incorporate the Divine Feminine into your Christmas celebrations with Mandy Green. Mandy Green has spent the last 8 years learning Hebrew and Greek, studying the Bible in its original languages, visiting ancient temples and becoming an expert in the symbols and key words of the Feminine Divine.  She cre...

Spider Woman the Earth Goddess, White Bead Woman, Changing Woman, Selu the Corn Goddess, White Buffalo Woman. In this episode, Jess reads from Native American Goddess Tales to give a brief introduction to the Goddesses of various Indigenous tribes. These Goddesses have much to teach us about creation, sovereignty, and fierce compassion. Read the full stories here: arcadiasystems.org/academia/godde...

Amber is a facilitator, writer, and performance artist who uses story to design conversations and experiences for women seeking refuge and healing from wounding created inside patriarchal religion. We discuss her calling (as I see it) as a leader in the current wave of Mormon Feminism, seeking Heavenly Mother and expanding the feminine path inside and outside of Mormonism. Kate comes back as a gue...

Welcome to this summery of Bridget the Goddess of the Celtic Tradition. We get to hear about this goddess of the eternal flame from authors Niki Dewart and Elizabeth Marglin of Mothers Wisdom Deck and the new Wild and Sacred Feminine Deck. you can buy the deck here https://www.thewildandsacredfeminine.com/ https://shopgenara.com/products/wild-and-sacred-feminine-deck The Wild & Sacred Feminine...

Today we have a a simplified retelling of an ancient Christian text that talks about Heavenly Mother and our special mission in this life. Get your own copy with InHerImage discount code at https://www.thehymnofthepearl.com/ LORI NIELSEN DRIGGS and her husband, Paul, live in South Jordan, Utah. They are the parents of six children and eight grandchildren. Lori loves learning and studying—especiall...

Jess and Meg come together to recount their experiences with birth circles/mother's blessings, including a recent gathering held for Jess. As Jess has prepared to birth her fourth baby, she desired a more deep and connecting experience with other women. She shares what practices were implemented at her circle. Meg gives many ideas from circles she has participated in as well. Whether preparing...

Brynne Canozo relates the Roman myth "Minerva and Arachne." This single story prompts multiple musings between Meg and Brynne. First, Meg recounts the tale's affect on her relationship with sacred clothing. Next, Brynne reflects on the character and motivations of the goddess Minerva (Athena) in the story. And finally, the two discuss what The Weaver could mean and how that title app...

learn about the ancient goddess trinity and how it can help you embrace every new stage of your life with Stephanie Sorensen. Stephanie is passionate about her work as certified yoga teacher, doula, childbirth educator, and personal mentor. Stephanie is the founder of Bhava Birth, a yoga and meditation-based childbirth education course. She believes that birth is a spiritual right of passage and a...

Hindu mythology storyteller Jyoti Subramanian joins Jess in this episode to discuss the nature of Deity and what's in a name. She shares a story involving some of the Hindu Goddesses that touches on what the many forms of God/Goddess can mean for us in our moments of need. Jyoti's Hindu background and passion for storytelling make for a delightful conversation and a great start to our jour...

Come with us as we explore what truth is and how we experience it. Show notes: Opening credits scriptures Psalm 85 11 a Truth shall spring out of the b earth ; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12 Yea, the mother shall give that which is a good ; and our land shall yield her increase. John 8 32 And ye shall a know the b truth , and the c truth shall make you d free Doctrine and Covena...

Meg and Jess introduce the direction the podcast will go for the next several episodes. They share scriptures, quotes, and personal reasons for deciding to dedicate the upcoming months to finding the Goddess in various cultures, traditions, and ancient archetypes.

Welcome back to our new season of In Her Image. Today we will review scriptures about Heavenly Mother in the Old Testament and other historical Hebrew texts. We will also say goodby to Kate as she is leaving the podcast for maternity leave and getting to know Meg Rittmanic as a new podcast host. These Translations are taken from The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature: Selections Annotat...

Natalie of Natalie Jeanne Art gives us today's installment in our month of meditation. This guided meditation invites you to let something that has been burdening you die in order to make room for new birth and new life... your new life. We hope this series of meditations on divine femininity has been rejouvenating for you.