Liturgical Shenanigans: The Podcast

This episode we talk about Phil and Maddie's translation of Psalm 133 and their response to the psalm titles "The Song of the Survivor." If you'd like to read along with the poem or translation you can find them here: https://www.instagram.com/wayfolkarts/ Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our website: http://www.wayfolkarts.com. Did you know that you...

In this short episode, Phil reflects on the process of translating Psalm 124 with Maddie and shares some of what stood out to him as he engaged this Psalm.  We'll be posting the conversation about this Psalm with the whole Liturgical Shenanigan crew next week! More to come soon! ------ We're spending this whole year dwelling in the Psalms of Ascent. We'll be translating them, writing about them, d...

This episode we talk about Phil's translation of Psalm 133. It is a psalm that is especially meaningful and hopeful within the context of Pride month - which was when we recorded this particular episode. We ask questions about inclusivity, welcome, and longing for the kind of unity where all siblings can be around one table.  If you'd like to read along with Phil's writing or translation you can f...

In this short episode, Phil reflects on the process of translating Psalm 133 and shares some of what stood out to him as he engaged this Psalm.  We'll be posting the conversation about this Psalm with the whole Liturgical Shenanigan crew next week! More to come soon! ------ We're spending this whole year dwelling in the Psalms of Ascent. We'll be translating them, writing about them, discussing th...

We had a mis-upload on our last episode. So sorry! This is actually the episode with the whole crew talking about Hannah's work on Psalm 126. Apologies for any confusion or gaslighting you may have experienced in listening to an episode twice in a row. :D This episode we talk about Hannah's writing on and translation of Psalm 126. We've got flying chickens, joyful hollering, and lots of things in...

In this short episode, Hannah reflects on the process of translating Psalm 126 and leads us into the reflective space of wonder at what this Psalm has in store for us.  We're spending this whole year dwelling in the Psalms of Ascent. We'll be translating them, writing about them, discussing them, and gathering them together to see where they take us. Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcas...

In this episode we continue to dwell on the Psalms of Ascent, specifically Psalm 129. Phil shares both his translation and his blog post on this psalm and reflects on how it's been alive in his life. You can read along with the blog on our website: https://wayfolkarts.com/blog/7rn9abymasgjw0lua23o4di03wu93i Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our websit...

In this short episode, Phil reflects on the process of translating Psalm 129 and leads us into the reflective space of wonder at what this Psalm has in store for us.  We're spending this whole year dwelling in the Psalms of Ascent. We'll be translating them, writing about them, discussing them, and gathering them together to see where they take us. Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast....

In this episode we continue to dwell in Psalm 120 and specifically get to focus on a collect prayer that Jackson wrote after dwelling in and translating Psalm 120.  You can read along with the collect on our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF_inyKvJKf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our...

We're back! Season 3 is kicking off a little different. We're spending this whole year dwelling in the Psalms of Ascent. We'll be translating them, writing about them, discussing them, and gathering them together to see where they take us. This first episode is a new format for us. It is a short form piece with just Jackson, talking about the process of translating Psalm 120. Don't worry you'll be...

We have truly had a shenanigan-lanche as we have brought this season to a close! In the last couple days of Advent we offer this episode focusing on two advent songs and their variously interesting authors.  Thanks for tuning in this season! See you in the new year for season 3!  Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our website: http://www.wayfolkarts.co...

This episode, the shenaniganisters chat about ordination. What it means, how it goes, and our specific experiences at the recent and much celebrated ordination of our own Hannah.   Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our website: http://www.wayfolkarts.com. Did you know that you can communicate with us via any of our socials (listed below) or by joining...

After a hiatus, we are back! This episode is all about worship music. We cover our experience of Worship music, our complicated relationship with the posture which most contemporary christian religious music engages with, and some of our suggestions and insights into worship music design and selection.  Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our website: h...

Hannah, Jackson, Phil and Maddie have been hard at work translating for *drum roll* a live scripture enactment! This week on the podcast the crew talks about what the process has been like so far. Specifically the weirdness that is the Hebrew language and the many different stories that could be being told in 1 Kings 16 and 17 including its echos of Merlin stories. We hope you are as excited as we...

"Deconstruction" has been a buzz word in faith circles for some time now. But, what does this word mean and what does the process actually look like? The Wayfolk Arts crew discusses their own experience with deconstruction and provides encouragement for folks on their own path.  This summer, the Wayfolk Arts crew will be spending this season engaging in the practice and inviting community members...

Happy Shenanigan day!! This week your hosts discuss scripture enactment: what it is, why it is sometimes controversial, and an example of why engaging scripture this way matters for all of us. What's your experience (or inexperience) with scripture enactment? Speaking of scripture enactment, the Wayfolk Arts crew will be spending this season engaging in the practice and inviting community members...

Having spent the season of Lent translating through Isaiah 58 the Liturgical Shenanigans crew reflects on the experience of translating and dwelling in word for this season.  Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our website: http://www.wayfolkarts.com. We'd love to hear from you! Did you know that you can communicate with us via any of our socials (liste...

It is Holy Week for those of us who observe Lent and this week for Shenanigan Day the Liturgical Shenantanigizers discuss an integral part of the Easter story: The Passover. Together, your hosts wonder at its meaning in the story of Easter as well as ponder how one might properly engage it as an oppressive or an oppressed people.  You can read the original passover story in Exodus 12. Warning: thi...

Happy Shenanigan day!!!! This week we get to gather around ANOTHER piece written by our very own Hannah with her translation of Isaiah 55. We discuss the juxtaposition between fasting and abundance, food as love and heartbreak, and so much more. Happy listening :) Liturgical Shenanigans is a Wayfolk Arts podcast. You can learn more about us on our website: http://www.wayfolkarts.com. We'd love to...

It's Liturgical Wednesday :) In this episode we discuss Collect (pronounced KAH-lekt) prayers: what they are, how to write them, breaking its rules and what meaning we encounter in this prayer form.  We begin our conversation by engaging a Collect Prayer Hannah wrote called "Candle Collect." You can read this prayer along with us on our instagram ( @WayfolkArts ) and Facebook ( Wayfolk Arts," ) pa...

Happy Liturgical Shenanigan Day! We're back from our hiatus at the start of another high liturgical season: Lent. So in this episode we will be turning our attention to practices of Lent, specifically fasting. Using Isaiah 58 as a focus we chat about fasting and all the ways in which we can incorporate that into our observance of this liturgical season.  Throughout the season of Lent we will be en...

Happy Liturgical Shenanigan Day ANNDDD Happy Advent! This week the team discusses what it means to engage embodied practices and shenanigans. What does embodied mean? What is it to worship with our whole selves? Does this make worship more or less accessible?  This year for advent, we at Wayfolk Arts were commissioned by Emmaus Church of Holland, MI to assist in the development of a devotional ent...

Happy Liturgical Wednesday! The season of Advent is upon us. In this week's episode the shenanigan crew discusses what this season means for them and for the church. Additionally, Maddie shares her "beef" with the liturgy Jackson begins our conversation with, which you can find on our instagram from last advent if you'd like to read along. What meaning does Advent have for you?  Speaking of advent...

Happy Wednesday and (almost) Thanksgiving! The worst time of the year for turkeys. The Liturgical Shenantanigizers discuss their holiday traditions and why they are or are not meaningful. Why gather? Why not gather? Who are we gathering with? And (most importantly) why would anyone ever eat cranberry sauce that did not come from an Ocean Spray can (not sponsored)?  Speaking of our Instagram: did y...

Happy Shenanigan Wednesday and Halloween season!  The best time of year. We are so glad you are here, dear listeners. This week the team discusses how the church can engage in Halloween well. We also engage an ode written by Maddie which you can read along with us on our instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYSV82rZpY/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   Speaking of our Instagram: did you know...