Misfits & Mystics Podcast

It's time we get a little weird and tap into our mystic sides! We kick off a new series where we are diving into all things signs and wonders, and how that is informing our faith perspective and relationship with the church. This week we talk about deliverance, spirits, and our frustrations with problematic aspects of Christianity. Shameless Plugs: Support Tristan Parks and his new full length pro...

Some of you will probably cancel us after listening to this episode.   Shameless Plugs: Get your tickets to see “the way i see it” March 28th-30th. Follow Found Movement Group on Instagram @fmgdance for updates. Check out Fimone and other artists March 29th at The Lipstick Lounge at 7pm-9pm. Nashville School of the Arts Dance Conservatory Choreography 2 shows will be April 9th-14th. More info comi...

We discuss finding the balance between managing our mental health while meeting the demands of being a teacher. Shameless Plugs: Follow Teacher Self Care Conference on Instagram @teacherselfcareconference | Follow Valencia Clay on Instagram @valencia_valencia |Follow Found Movement Group on Instagram @fmgdance and get your tickets to "the way I see it" here:   Follow us on Instagram: @misfitsandmy...

This week we have our first special guest and artist spotlight! Abra speaks with Cailin Manning (Associate Director of Found Movement Group) about her first evening length work, “the way i see it”, that will be premiering March 28th-30th. We dive into her creative process and how this show is cultivating dialogue and empathy for others, as well as how the deconstruction process of what we believe...

We spend a sweet hour of talking about prayer and how our outlook on it has shifted as we evolve. Join in on the conversation by sharing your thoughts using the hashtag #thanksbetogod.  We also celebrate Alicia’s birthday, Women’s History Month, and Bisexual Health Awareness Month! Shameless Plugs: Found Movement Group & Cailin Manning present, ‘the way i see it’---March 28th-30th at Track One. Ti...

In honor of Black History Month, we highlight our favorite black artists in music, media, dance, etc. We also discuss how black representation has evolved over the years and how that is informing the narratives we choose to portray. Check out some of our personal favs on Instagram: Harge Dance Stories @hargedancestories, Morgan Brown @itsheymorgan, SuiGeneris @SG_creationsx, Mariah Jasmine @rilahh...

We discuss all things mental health as it relates to the black community. Plus, we continue to celebrate Black History Month by sharing some facts and uplifting each other in song. Shameless Plugs: follow us on instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and twitter @misfitsmystics) | Found Movement Group presents, “The Way I See It” March 28th-30th at Track One. Tickets now available: https://www.showclix.co...

What happens when our beliefs, perspectives, and traditions begin to shift? How does that inform how we grieve the community we may have lost, how we find a new community, and how to develop a sense of belonging no matter where we are in our journeys? Abra also gives a little recap of the first Evolving Faith Conference, hosted in Montreat, NC in October 2018. Shameless Plugs: Follow us on Instagr...

Welcome to the Misfits & Mystics Podcast! This is a space where we have conversations intersecting faith, mental health, artistry, and social justice. Creator/co-host Abra, gives a little introduction of the podcast and closes us out with a re-imagined version that gives God pronouns some fluidity in the song, "One More Time". Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @MisfitsMystic...