The ReMembering and ReEnchanting Podcast

Author and founding pastor of the first Church of the Wild Rev. Victoria Loorz join Sara Jolena Wolcott to talk about being an edgewalker, the possibility of Christianity, what it's like to be a parent of a climate activist, and her latest book: Church of the Wild. 3:42 - Delving into some beautiful writing: the prologue  to Victoria's book, the church of the wild 9:33 - Experiencing a c...

How can an organization with values of equity shift away from its own embedded hierarchy? In this conversation, we speak with Robin Cook Roth who was recently the CEO of the UK company, Traidcraft to talk about how he led his organization out of the hierarchy. We discuss how holacracy's process of self-management, distribution of power, roles, and responsibilities led him to experience a leve...

Nina Simons, Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer of Bioneers and the author of, Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership, joins hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott to discuss the healing work of bringing people together and leaning into feminine leadership.  Of the many titles that she has been given, "culture doctor," is one of her own favorites, and it seems to fit...

As we move through the time of year when the night is long and the day is short, let us contemplate those mysteries that can be unveiled in the dark.  This podcast offers a contemplation of circular time,  ancient temporal technologies, Circular Time, and why it is valuable to vitality itself in the modern age. 4:00 - Invitation to Circular Time 5:47 - To know the Dark by Wendell Berry 7:03 - The...

Is there a new-ancient ecologically-centered spirituality erupting into different spheres of life around the world? Professor Bron Taylor's decades of research suggest that, yes, a diverse spiritual movement that values and experiences a spiritually informed and often infused connection with nature is rapidly growing. In this conversation, we look at many dynamics of this movement, from the g...

How do we move from 'cycles of suffering' to 'cycles of resilience' in ways that intertwine the personal and the collective dynamics?  Anjuli Sherin, LMFT, shares with us her insights as a therapist and a person who has experienced and is witness to these intersections in her clients' lives.  We discuss uncurling, polyvagal theory, activism, how individual and collective h...

Ben Yosua-Davis, Director of Applied Research, The BTS Center, sat down with hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott to talk about some of the learnings from their learning community, which is asking questions from a spiritual lens towards a climate changed world.  We start with death, which is a critical element of any kind of ecological and spiritual framework, and move into some of the different aspects of...

I was wearing masks to make other people feel comfortable around me, and all of a sudden, it was like it, well, that's gonna go out the window, now it's not available anymore." -Gladys Garcia Neroda In this episode of the ReMembering and ReEnchanting podcast, consultant and integral coach G G talks about her journey with the rosary, praying to the divine, and the feeling of entering...

This conversation starts with ritual and craft. Then we move into Katherine's background in The New Thought Movement, a movement behind the philosophy "your thought can change your reality."  We delve into some of the history of the New Thought Movement and its ramifications on a society that emphasizes that "you can become anything" while at the same time ignoring societa...

Matariki takes us on a journey of ReMembering the enchanted forests and rivers of Aotearoa, known on most maps as New Zealand, and the continuing journey of the Maori peoples and the pakeha (settlers) who colonized and have enacted grave violence on their land and their people. Her narration of the history becomes a narration of the history of a movement and a set of legislation that has inspired...

In the 1st episode of the 2nd season of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting podcast, hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott gives us her reflection on Equinox and balance and change. Plus, Sara gives us some glimpses of the exciting things that are coming this season. Send us a message Support the show Learn more about Sara Jolena Wolcott and Sequoia Samanvaya Music Title: Both of Us Music by: madiRFAN  Don&apo...

In this episode of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting Podcast, Sara Jolena sits down with social entrepreneur Ramona Ferreyra. In this conversation, Ramona shared the importance of following her intuition and listening to the voice of her ancestors as she sought to be of service to her community and to a changing planet.  From working with the FBI and the Department of Defence in community engagemen...

 In this mythcasting episode of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting podcast, your hostess, Sara Jolena, renarrates the ancient myth about a seal who becomes a woman... and the man who steals her skin. This is a story about belonging to multiple worlds, how climate change is impacting our oceans, what it means to belong to the depths, the loss of innocence... and the a cautionary tale about the import...

Brewing, folk arts, circular time, fermentation, and revitalizing regenerative cultures.... we delve into the magic and complexity of brewing with herbalist, singer and folk artist Heather Wolf. About our conversation partner, Heather Wolf: Heather Wolf is an herbal brewess, folk herbalist, teacher, singer & performing artist from an island in the Salish Sea. Her work is devoted to reviving fo...

In this Mythcasting Episode of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting Podcast, your hostess, Sara Jolena, shares the ancient myth about a young fisherman who fished out a skeleton of a woman. The woman's skeleton comes alive, and chases him home. This story is about finding love, and sitting with what is uncomfortable, some of the damage that climate change is doing to our oceans, and what it means...

An electric conversation between midwife and herbalist Krystina Friedlander and Rev Rhetta Morgan, a minister and spiritual midwife.  We discuss the mysteries of accompaniment and birth giving, the violence enacted by the patriarchy including practices of modern medicine, trusting bodies, communal possibilities of spiritual midwifery, and trusting our center. Check out Krystina Krystina's web...

In this Mythcasting Episode of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting Podcast, your hostess, Sara Jolena Wolcott renarrates the story of the Greek goddess Demeter searching for her daughter Persephone, who had been seized by the Lord of the Underworld. Along the way, she encounters one of the spirits of Eros, who helps her move through her grief enough to find the help she needs.  Follow Sara Jolena and...

In this episode, spiritual activist, singing healer, and interfaith minister Reverend Rhetta Morgan shares music, poetry, and conversation with Reverend Sara Jolena Wolcott . On the even of the winter solstice, we enter the dark, meandering in its many meanings. Some key points: 1:39 - Introduction of Rev Rhetta Morgan 2:20 - Sara and Rhetta recite and sing Rilke’s poem on darkness; they let thems...

Midwife Krystina Friedlander and Death Worker Michelle Acciavatti join hostess Sara Jolena for our first episode in this season to discuss the ways in which the most significant transitions of our lives, being born and dying, are shifting during COVID-19 and the subsequent global quarantine.  Their friendship and companionship as healers and doulas at opposite ends of the spectrum shines as they f...

We dialogue with Professor Mark Wallace (Swarthmore College, PhD from U. Chicago) about his recent eco-theological book, "When God was a Bird: Christianity, Animism, and the ReEnchantment of the World."   It is a beautiful exploration of viewing the Bible not only through "green" eyes but through  an "animist" lens.  We cover:  God did not only "enflesh" (Hi...

In this Storytelling Episode of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting Podcast, Sara Jolena shares how her father's death launched her into a convergence of different aspects of her spiritual, national, cultural and familial ancestry. This ancestral convergence transformed her, and led her to do the ReMembering work that she does today.  Follow Sara Jolena and Sequoia Samanvaya Sequoia Samanvaya&ap...

“All must die to die. And those who live must live.” In this Mythcasting episode of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting podcast, Sara Jolena retells a classic myth of La Loba , inspired by Clarissa Pinkola Estes in her best selling book, Women Who Run With the Wolves . Sequoia Samanvaya's Website Sequoia Samanvaya’s Instagram   Sequoia Samanvaya’s Facebook   Sequoia Samanvaya’s LinkedIn Sara Jol...

Is it possible to come to know Spirit better through engaging deeply with the Hebrew Bible? Certainly, the long traditions of students in Judaic and Christian traditions suggest so. Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev has long been a friend and teacher of mine.  I am delighted to be able to bring his voice and wisdom to you.  Our conversation is all about justice, love, and G*d's journey with his people, es...

In this episode of The ReMemembering and ReEnchanting podcast, hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott sits down with sustainability expert Ramasubramanian to share his thoughts on the economic, environmental, societal, land, and water transition in his home Indian state Tamil Nadu. Check out Rama Subramanian on: Samanvaya's Website Ram's Instagram The Sustainable Livelihood Institute's Website...

In this Mythcasting Episode of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting hostess, Sara Jolena Wolcott narrates her journey from a social scientist working for major international organizations to becoming a singer in India.  She includes  stories about her family's  history  and finding an elixir. 1:00 3 types of recordings of The ReMembering and ReEnchanting Podcast 2:17 Sara’s family history: Religi...