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
40 episodes
Hospitality as the First Road to Oneness
A grandmother takes a door off its hinges to make the table longer. That simple act becomes our compass for a bold claim: hospitality isn’t a niche talent—it’s a spiritual practice that can transform how we love, listen, and live together. We t...
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38:42
Radical Hospitality:The Path to Acceptance
What does it truly mean to practice radical acceptance in a deeply divided world? This question sits at the heart of our conversation as we explore the challenging yet transformative path toward seeing the sacred in everyone.The journey...
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Season 2
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39:41
How Changing Our Minds Creates a More Beautiful World
Changing your mind might be the most revolutionary spiritual practice available to you right now. Heather and Shelly dive deep into the transformative power of mental flexibility and how it connects to the core teachings of Jesus.What h...
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31:09
Pray Like You Mean Freedom: with Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar
Prayer isn't just words whispered in sacred spaces—it's marching in the streets, demanding justice from those in power, and standing in solidarity with the marginalized. This revolutionary understanding of spirituality sits at the heart of "We ...
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51:41
Friendship Beyond Death: Mary Magdalene's Call
Mary Magdalene beckons us beyond the twelve verses that mention her in scripture, inviting us into a profound reimagining of what it means to witness the divine. Shelley Shepard and Heather Drake explore this sacred friendship during Mary's fea...
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Season 2
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27:55
Unveiling Mary Magdalene: Sensual Beauty And Sacred Rebellion
What if Mary Magdalene's uncovered hair wasn't just a break from tradition, but a revolutionary act of spiritual and feminine liberation?As we approach Mary Magdalene's feast day on July 22nd, Shelley and Heather dive into one of the mo...
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Season 2
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33:35
Mary Magdalene: A Path To Presence
Could Mary Magdalene be a missing part of the Christ story? This question forms the heart of our exploration as we approach her feast day on July 22nd. While neither of us come from Catholic traditions, we recognize the profound wisdom in celeb...
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26:58
Ancient Remembering As A Spiritual Path
Your intuition speaks, but are you listening? In this soul-stirring conversation, Shelley and Heather explore what they call "ancient remembering" – that profound sense of recognition when something resonates deep within us, awakening wisdom we...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:00
Divine Motherhood: Reimagining Our Relationship with Spirit
What happens when we expand our vision of God beyond Father to include Mother? Shelley Shepard and I journey into territory many find unfamiliar yet deeply healing as we explore divine motherhood and its transformative potential.This co...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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35:30
Returning to Wholeness: What if We Simply Laid Sin Down?
What if everything you thought you knew about sin and separation from God was based on a misunderstanding? What if the true spiritual journey isn't about managing sin but remembering your divine nature?Shelley Shepard and Heather Drake ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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35:14
Beyond the Campfire with Cara Meredith
What happens when the sacred spaces of our childhood reveal themselves to be breeding grounds for exclusion? Cara Meredith joins us to unpack her three-decade journey through evangelical church camp culture and the awakening that led to her pow...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:24
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