Dr. Melissa Bird
The Thinnest Veil
Dr. Melissa Bird is an internationally celebrated lay preacher, life coach, and author who connects communities through holy, divine, nurturing love. The Thinnest Veil podcast will guide you on an interfaith journey of self-discovery by weaving stories, sermons, and conversations into a tapestry of personal growth and transformation. If you find yourself on a spiritual journey, or wondering what one might look like, and wish there was someone who would tell it like it is, this is your podcast.
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Dr. Melissa Bird
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May 6, 2026
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Episodes
Ep 49: Raw and Unedited 18.03.2024 7:22
Surprise! Episode 49 sneaks up (I even thought it was episode 50-HA). As I prepare for a brief hiatus to undergo knee replacements (thankfully, not simultaneously!), anticipate my summer return filled with fresh perspectives on spirituality, religion, and magic. In the meantime, dive into my archive of episodes, including captivating interviews on topics like Christian witchcraft, Native American...
Ep 48: Grieving the Collective Part 2 26.02.2024 37:52
In this beautiful conversation with the lovely and talented Cat Barnard we talk about the 3 things you must do when confronting death and dying. Cat poses the remarkable question , “How would I want people to be with me in my final hours?” Plus, we talk about social media, broadcast squawking, creating space for silence, and how to listen well and be present. This is a GORGEOUS episode that left m...
Ep 47 - Money is my Demon 12.02.2024 20:03
Do you ever have something strike you while you are in the shower? Today, I am getting raw and vulnerable with you about my ah-ha shower moment. This episode is great if you want to hear me cry and have a live epiphany about why money and I have struggled for 43 years.
Ep 46: Grieving the Collective 22.01.2024 34:01
In this epic conversation with my friend Cat Barnard we talk about how individualism breaks our collective nature, how grief and loss is being felt at a cellular level, and how sometimes the listener doesn’t want to hear our emotional turmoil. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!
Ep 45: Wisdom from my Journals 08.01.2024 15:18
Ever since my ex wife left me on August 16, 2010 I have engaged in an almost daily journaling practice. I have collected many journals over the years. In this episode, I am going to dig into the wisdom found in my old journals and share it with you. Come, join me in the archives of my soul.
Ep 44: Welcome to the Light 01.01.2024 10:22
Welcome to the light! WHOOHOO! In this glorious episode I celebrate the coming of the light, talk about what it is like to grieve at Christmas, and explore the glory of noticing the world around us while we anticipate what is coming next.
Ep 43: Faith, Hope, Renew, Love 11.12.2023 16:22
Life is a series of moments of clarity about who you want to be in the world and how you want to operate. As you reflect back on where you were a year ago, remember that what is a massive shift now is radically different from what would have been a massive shift a year ago. Imagine how big those changes are over a lifetime. This episode is a joyride through my thoughts on this and more.
Ep 42: What's The Rush? 27.11.2023 19:05
When you stop drinking through the firehose of information you stop drowning and can hear your intuition more clearly. You begin to realize that there is too much information available to us. Too much chaos and upheaval. Our spirits cannot drink from a firehose of chaos. In this episode, I ask you to remember that you don’t have to carry it all. With faith you can set all the crap down and take ac...
Ep 41: Radical Love & Justice 13.11.2023 37:48
Ronna Detrick and I had so much fun last episode that we decided to get together to talk about Mary Magdalene and ancient, divine love. During our conversation we talk about how radically dangerous love can be, how to connect to the sacred in community and what would happen if we held grief and love simultaneously. Ronnas Bio: Ronna Detrick left the church and its dogma nearly twenty years ago but...
Ep 40: Arguing With The Divine 24.10.2023 33:00
In this week’s episode I am deeply honored to interview Ronna Detrick, author of the new book Rewriting Eve: Rescuing Women's Stories from the Bible and Reclaiming Them as Our Own. In this GLORIOUS conversation we talked allowing for the tension of stories instead of pushing them away, the audacity of a woman insisting that Jesus not turn away, and what might happen if we remembered that when...
Ep 39: Maria Magdalena and Jesus 09.10.2023 14:38
A few weeks ago I was on a tour bus in France on a pilgrimage to the caves of Maria Magdalena. I could feel the love of spirit filling me in such a way that I started vibrating with an energy that was so big the only way it would come out was through the shedding of tears. What I learned from this pilgrimage is that the good road is a road of love. It is a reminder that we don’t have to rush to fi...
Episode 38: Spiritual Feasting 25.09.2023 12:42
This is my prayer/spell/invitation for you... That at least once in your life you have a moment so simple and so full of awe, that you remember how remarkable it is that you are here. Feast upon the bounty that is the earth and the heavens.
Ep 37: Our Communal Heartbeat 04.09.2023 10:23
Nikita Gill has a poem called “Heartfelt” and one of the lines is about our heartbeat. In this episode I invite you to think about our collective, communal heartbeat and how the beating of our hearts is a reminder that we are alive. Allow yourself to breathe and flow in this beautiful reminder of our shared humanity.
Ep 36: You don't have to hold it all together 21.08.2023 9:50
You can let go... Yep, you can let go and let gravity hold down the fort. Open up your hands palms up to the sky and just give and receive love. You don’t have to hold it all together, that is what the universe is for.
Ep 35: You are free to be 07.08.2023 8:55
You are free to be the untamed wild heart that you were born to be. You are here to challenge the power structure with your divine knowing. When you are questioned, look to the center of your soul and do not doubt yourself. This episode is a little spiritual poem if you will.
Ep 34: Anchor In Open Up 24.07.2023 10:32
When you are radically present in the place you are in, you are able to feel the wisdom that you naturally carry within your heart. This episode is a delicious little prayer for you to explore what happens when you feel the land beneath your feet.
Ep 33: Staying present in an increasingly distracting world 03.07.2023 10:24
Believing in the power of transformation and embracing the joy of being fully present can have a profound impact on our lives. When we believe in the power of transformation, we open ourselves to change, growth and joy. In this episode, I talk about how trolling the troll left me in a fit of giggles and reminded me how to be fully present at each and every moment. Enjoy!
Ep 32: Embracing the Wonders of Being Human: Exploring Our Complexities, Abilities, and Potential 19.06.2023 14:43
Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast where we delve deep into the complexities and wonders of human existence. In today's episode, we are going to explore what it truly means to be a human being, the vast range of emotions and experiences we go through, and the unique abilities we possess. Being human is a journey filled with both joys and sorrows, with both success and failure,...
Ep 31: Triggered or Discomfort 05.06.2023 13:11
What no one is talking about: This episode contains powerful information about identifying the difference between being triggered and deeply uncomfortable. If you are struggling to understand why we are constantly accusing people of triggering us, this episode is for you.
Ep 30: Faith in Chaos 22.05.2023 12:37
When kept separate some bits of the Bible are a tad easier to swallow. Together, they become a damnation against those who are not white.. Are not Christian. Are not male. And this must be why people struggle with Christianity. It is built on the premise of conquering those that do not. Do not fit. Do not believe. Are not. Are not appropriate. Are not relevant. Join me as I explore it all in this...
Ep 29: Dealing with our differences 15.05.2023 8:59
We are love. So simple, and yet, when things get difficult in our communities we do not react with love, we react with venom and anger. We lash out and attack our differences, rarely ever seeing our similarities. As Christian witches, we have a theological imperative to recognize real barriers and obstacles to inclusive, inspired worship for all the people in our communities, both Christian and pa...
Ep28: Lightness of being 08.05.2023 8:40
We are the remnants of the divine. We are made in his image. In the holy image of love. Here, in the core of our soul, in the heart of our hearts, we are not deserted. Here we are full, and vibrant, and whole, we are not desolate. We are love and we are loved.
Episode 27: Fear is Bullcrap 01.05.2023 12:27
Why are we so focused on being afraid? What if faith and trust is where it is at? What would change if you knew that you could just BE faith? This message came to me when I was working with a client and I am curious what your thoughts are about it.
Ep26: Men are ancestors too 24.04.2023 14:29
Have you ever wondered why we never talk about men when we talk about ancestral healing? Do you find yourself wondering how the patriarchy also deeply impacts men? In this episode I present some uncomfortable truths and I ask you to go with me on a journey of exploration and wonder about men and healing.
Ep 25: Jesus was a Rebel 17.04.2023 11:47
I see you there confronted with your own crap. Today I pray that we are granted grace within our hearts and that honey is placed on our tongues. This episode is a spell for magic and a prayer that we will confront the cancel culture within our hearts. Jesus didn’t expect perfection...Jesus was a rebel.
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