The Expansionist Podcast
Shelly Shepherd and Heather Drake invite you to listen in on a continuing conversation about expanding spirituality, the Divine Feminine, and the transforming impact of living attuned to Wisdom, Spirit and Love.
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Episodes
29 episodes
Eve Reimagined: Mary Magdalene as the New Hope
Imagine stepping into a story that has been told for generations, only to discover there's another way of seeing it entirely. Shelley and Heather invite us to reconsider the foundation stories that have shaped women's spiritual identity for cen...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:01
Unveiling Divine Connections
What if the cosmic significance and divine orchestration of our lives were revealed in an ancient text? Together, we'll unravel the profound connection between the vast universe and our everyday experiences. Focusing on Mary 6:1-2, we'll discus...
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32:06
The Mystics Would Like A Word:Shannon Evans Joins Us.
Its a great, great day here and we are just thrilled to share the mic with Shannon Evans. In her latest book, "The Mystics Would Like A Word," Shannon highlights the profound legacy of women mystics like Marjorie Kemp, Catherine of Siena, and T...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:42
Sin?
What if everything you thought you knew about sin was actually keeping you from experiencing true joy? In this thought-provoking episode, Shelley and Heather challenge conventional religious narratives around sin, offering a liberating perspect...
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49:36
When Women Speak: Breaking Silence and Challenging Patriarchal Interpretations with Laurie Beth Jones
What happens when we put down the stories that have limited us and pick up a pen to write our own? In this illuminating conversation with renowned author Laurie Beth Jones, we journey through the liberating practice of questioning inherited nar...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:52
A Widening Embrace - with Dr. Matte Downey
What happens when you challenge traditional beliefs and set out on a path of expansive theology? Dr. Matte Downey joins us to unravel the mysteries of faith in a world hungry for diverse narratives. Her book, "Go Wide," serves as a beacon, guid...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:21
Celebrating Feminine Joy
Imagine if your ordinary morning coffee could serve as a conduit for divine joy. Shelley Shepard and Heather Drake invite you to explore this notion as we celebrate the Advent season by discovering joy amidst the ordinary. Through Mary's extrao...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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31:25
Peace as a Maternal Force: Reimagining Tranquility in Advent
What does true peace mean in a world fraught with noise and chaos? Join us as we journey into the heart of Advent, a time rich with themes of hope, peace, love, and joy. We offer our gratitude for a year of the Expansionist Podcast by exploring...
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31:55
The Mystical Nature of Hope
Have you ever wondered how hope can be both a gentle feather and a gritty sewer rat? That's exactly what we explore in this thought-provoking episode of the Expansionist Podcast. We start with two powerful poems: Emily Dickinson's "Hope is the ...
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43:17
Embracing Abundance: The Transformative Power of Gratitude
What if a simple shift in perspective could turn your life from scarcity to abundance? Join us as we uncover the incredible power of gratitude with insights from our guests, Shelley Shepard and Heather Drake. Through spiritual texts, studies, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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36:59
Compassionate Leadership and Everyday Spirituality: a conversation with LaurieBeth Jones
Discover the profound lessons of faith and leadership with the insightful Laurie Beth Jones, celebrated author of "Jesus CEO," "The Path," and "Jesus in Blue Jeans." Join us as we explore Laurie Beth's innovative perspectives on Jesus, moving b...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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50:27
Women's Leadership and Divine Generosity with Dr. Froswa Booker- Drew
What if the biblical stories we've known all our lives missed crucial voices—particularly those of women? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew to uncover the forgotten female leaders of the Bible and discover how reinterpreting th...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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40:13
Rituals, Feasts, and the Gospel of Mary
Could Mary's gospel offer a more profound understanding of love and faith? On this thought-provoking episode of the Expansionist Podcast, embark on an exploration of Mary Magdalene's life and her unique relationship with Jesus. By reflecting on...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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30:57
Mystical Poetry Inspiring Sacred Expressions: Featuring Chelan Harkin
What if your words could break free from societal norms and connect souls on a deeper level? Together, we are exploring how renaming sorrow can become a direct path to divine connection. In our latest episode, we explore this and more with the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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44:19
Becoming Your Own Compassionate Witness
Can you truly understand the essence of compassion and how to seamlessly incorporate it into your everyday life? Join us as we explore the profound depths of compassion, distinguishing it from emotions that often masquerade as its kin.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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39:00
Following Our Souls Deepest Longings
This stirring episode join a continuing conversation exploring longings and how they shape, our human experience and our divine connections, and have the potential to illuminate our life's true calling.Personal narratives that resonate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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41:27
Mutual Flourishing: Gender and Spirituality with Liz Cooledge Jenkins
Have you ever felt the echo of ancient patriarchal structures within your faith experience? Liz Cooledge Jenkins joins us with a treasure trove of insights from her book "Nice Churchy, Patriarchy," guiding us through the labyrinth of tradition ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:22
Mysticism That Leads To Transcendence
Have you ever wondered if there's more to spirituality than traditional practices? Join Shelly Shepherd and Heather Drake on a personal and historical journey, where we unearth the divine in the unexpected — from the beauty of a desert drive to...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:38
The Wisdom Of Silence
Embark on a transformative exploration of spirituality with us, as we uncover the untold stories of women mystics who defied the confines of patriarchal traditions to connect with the divine. Shelly Shepherd and Heather Drake delve into t...
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31:27
Learning To Hear The Voice Of Spirit
Awakening to a vast inner realm, we invite you to listen to our conversation where we discuss the interplay of wisdom, spirit, and love as the bedrock of our faith journey. Throughout our dialogue, we reflect on how the spirit has been ac...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:29
Living In Our Belovedness: How The Feminine Voice Shapes Our Understanding Of God
Have you ever wondered about the power of the stories you tell yourself? Our latest episode guides you through a tapestry of narratives, love, and the spiritual journey of rewriting our life stories. Bathed in the themes of belovedness and inno...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:26
Claiming Our Belovedness: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Sacred Feminine Wisdom
Have you ever felt a tug at your heart, gently reminding you of a truth long forgotten—that you are inherently beloved? We warmly invite you into a heartfelt conversation that explores this very idea, revealing how embracing our belovedness c...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:02
Beloved: Journeying Into the Heart of Belonging
Discover your inherent worth and the life-altering power of divine love as we traverse the concept of 'belovedness' in our latest Expansionist Podcast episode. We delve into the transformative impact of understanding ourselves as 'beloved,' a t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:22
Attuning to the Whisper of the Feminine Divine
Have you ever sensed a whisper of wisdom or a nurturing presence guiding you through life's complexities? Today's heartfelt episode draws back the veil on the often overlooked feminine divine, a force that has silently shaped the spiritual land...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:37
Spotlight On The Women: Mary, Elizabeth and Anna
Have you ever considered the true significance of women in the story of Christ's birth? How two women, Mary and Elizabeth, brought a sense of belonging and community to the narrative? Join us, Shelly Shepherd and Heather Drake, as we embark on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:29