Mediocre Mystic

Religion EN ↓ 60 episodes

Hey Y'all! Grace here. If you, like me, have survived fundamentalism, I welcome you to this wholly irreverent space. A sanctuary of sorts for those of us who have broken free from all kinds of toxic, high-demand groups. Often in the process of deconstruction, we find ourselves left with a void held for the casseroles and the cobblers. You know, the dishes dropped off on our doorstep during challenging times as an expression of care and belonging. As we build this community, I look forward to satisfying that longing by writing new recipes together and gathering each episode to break digital br...

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Lunar Aligned: First Half 2024 Lunar New Year Oracle Reading 10.02.2024 26:31

Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a 6 card spread from the Soul Trees & Soul Seeds oracle decks by Allyson Williams Yee. Referenced in this Episode: Soul Trees & Soul Seeds | Allyson Williams Yee Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Email | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Ema...

Mindful Maraschino: The Practice of Pause with Dani Young 01.08.2023 5:46

On this episode we're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of slowing down - cherry picked by Dani Young. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. Tell me about one of your own favorite practices - pretty please with a cherry on top! Interact with Dani Young via: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support th...

Quieted Mind: Mara the Guest 01.06.2023 5:28

Lunar Aligned: May 2023 Tarot Reading 31.05.2023 29:44

Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a 6 card spread from the Wayhome tarot deck by Bakara Wintner and Autumn Whitehurst. Referenced in this Episode: Wayhome Tarot | Bakara Wintner | Autumn Whitehurst Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Email | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email...

Mindful Maraschino: The Practice of Yogic Energy with Mandi Brown 01.05.2023 6:20

On this episode we're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of yogic energy - cherry picked by Mandi Brown. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. Tell me about one of your own favorite practices - pretty please with a cherry on top! Interact with Mandi Brown via: Web | Instagram | Facebook SEND US A TEXT Support the...

Quieted Mind: Bringing Back Warmth to the Room 28.04.2023 7:43

Lunar Aligned: April 2023 Oracle Reading 25.04.2023 25:00

Meliea of Lunar Aligned reads a 3 card spread from the Soul Trees & Soul Seeds oracle decks by Allyson Williams Yee. Referenced in this Episode: Soul Trees & Soul Seeds | Allyson Williams Yee Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Email | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Ema...

The Best Thing That Never Happened - Part 3 03.04.2023 19:01

On this episode I'm never sharing my New Year's resolution, rather concluding the story of my greatest failure. If you're looking for a story about old things being made new, get your cup of kindness ready and let's toast one last time my friends! This is episode 3 of 3 in this series arc. Referenced in this Episode: Interfaith Ordination | Community Chaplaincy SEND US A TEXT S...

Quieted Mind: I Am The Universe 31.03.2023 10:24

James of Quieted Mind guides a meditation on identifying as the Universe. Referenced in this Episode: Thich Nhat Hanh: No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life Thich Nhat Hanh: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a...

Lunar Aligned: March 2023 Tarot Reading 02.03.2023 28:54

The Best Thing That Never Happened - Part 2 02.03.2023 28:09

On this episode I'm still not sharing my New Year's resolution, rather on with the story of my greatest failure. If you're looking for a story about old things being made new, get your cup of kindness ready and let's toast once more my friends! This is episode 2 of 3 in this series arc. Interact with Dr. Zoë Lumiere, Eric Lumiere, and Fenix Lumiere of Allowing Love : Dr. Zoë L...

Quieted Mind: You Are The Universe 28.02.2023 10:23

James of Quieted Mind offers a dharma talk reflecting on identifying as the Universe. Referenced in this Episode: Thich Nhat Hanh: Please Call Me By My True Names Bayard Rustin Ram Dass Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Email | Su...

Lunar Aligned: February 2023 Tarot Reading 02.02.2023 24:31

The Best Thing That Never Happened - Part 1 17.01.2023 18:50

On this episode I'm starting the New Year not with a resolution, rather with my greatest failure. If you're looking for a story about old things being made new, get your cup of kindness ready to toast my friends! This is episode 1 of 3 in this series arc. Interact with Dr. Zoë Lumiere, Eric Lumiere, and Fenix Lumiere of Allowing Love : Dr. Zoë Lumiere - Coach Instagram | TikTok Eric Lum...

Mindful Maraschino: The Practice of Cherry Picking 03.10.2022 3:43

On this episode we're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of cherry picking itself. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. Tell me about one of your own favorite practices - pretty please with a cherry on top! SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Medio...

Quieted Mind: Everything is Pretending to be Born & Pretending to Die 01.09.2022 5:04

James of Quieted Mind offers a dharma talk exploring the change of seasons, that for some of us, can bring to the surface any number of thoughts and emotions. Times like these are a perfect opportunity to stop and breathe, to unite our body and mind as we acknowledge that our true home is the here and now. In that lull between summer fun and the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and even in the m...

Mystic Maintenance 01.08.2022 6:42

Quieted Mind: A Cloud Never Dies 02.05.2022 9:45

James of Quieted Mind offers a dharma talk reflecting on the passing of Thich Nhat Hanh. Referenced in this Episode: Thich Nhat Hanh Recommendation from James: Documentary: A Cloud Never Dies Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Leave Us A Voicemail | 980.355.9665 Interact with Mediocre Mystic: Web | Ema...

Mystic Mingling 01.04.2022 6:16

Lunar Living with Meliea Black 10.03.2022 42:53

On this episode Grace interviews Meliea Black. The queer, ex-vangelical, mystic, midwife, moon maven, intuition activist is sharing her lunar living method with us. She’s here to help smash oppressive influences, and build up radical self-trust living by the cycles of the moon's phases. Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Email | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok SEND US A TEXT Support the Show | B...

Quieted Mind: Life Springs Up Again 02.02.2022 10:23

Mediocre Works in Mysterious Ways 03.01.2022 6:50

On this episode we make the official baton pass from Fundamental Shift to Mediocre Mystic with Quieted Mind and Lunar Aligned as network partners. And, I tell you about that one time my wife and I almost plunged to our deaths off the side of a cliff in Arizona. Spoiler alert! We made it! Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Interact with Lunar Aligned via:...

Fundamental Shift: Sex, Shootings, and the Southern Baptist Convention - The Atlanta Spa Shooting 31.05.2021 20:05

On this episode Grace & James break down the role fundamentalist purity culture and racism played in the Atlanta spa shooting. They examine the long term effects on American society, and the part it plays in shaping a culture where not only this event, but too many to count continue to impact our society regularly. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube,...

Fundamental Shift: WTF is "Better"? with Meg Vallee 30.04.2021 44:06

On this episode Grace and James interview Meg Vallee. Meg shares her story of navigating addiction, sex work, and purity culture as a person of faith. She offers us a shift in perspective from purity to compassion and understanding. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you!...

Fundamental Shift: Who's Issuing These Man Cards? - Masculinity in the Media 31.03.2021 21:18

On this episode James explores masculinity through the lens of media. He examines the examples of manhood we see represented in society at large, both now and historically. He ends breaking down the patriarchal toxic model of "man up" with a hearty middle finger from guest hip hop artist and poet, Kyle Tran Myhre AKA Guante. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, S...