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Wilderness Times

Resistance Church / Jubilee United Church

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The wilderness is a place to reflect. To discover who we are. To grapple with all that is wild and uncertain. To figure out what we stand for. Where God is revealed. With guests engaged in the work of standing up for Truth, join Rev. Bri-anne Swan as we explore what it means to answer God's call to seek justice and resist evil in this beautiful and aching world. Wilderness Times and Resistance Church are digital ministries of Jubilee United Church, an Affirming (2SLGBTQIA positive) congregat ...
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Rev. Bri-anne shares an interview with her spiritual advisee in the days leading up to his scheduled execution. They talk about faith, his desire to donate one of his kidneys, and how he sees it as a means to atone for past mistakes. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. BIBLE BITES "Keeping Awake within in the Prison Cell" MUSIC Gra…
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Rev. Bri-anne sits down with Cantor Michael Zoosman to talk about L'chaim: Jews Against the Death Penalty and the importance of advocating against Captial Punishment. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Cantor Michael Zoosman BIBLE BITES The Final Three Plagues Bri-anne specifically reads: Exodus 11 from outside the former D…
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With a few audio issues (oops) Rev. Bri-anne sits down with author Cynthia Vacca Davis as they discuss Cynthia's newly released book Intersexion, as well as Cynthia's journey of allyship, and the cost of being Intersex in a complicated church landscape. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Cynthia Vacca Davis BIBLE BITES Psal…
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Rev. Bri-anne sits down with Rev. Daniel Hayward as they discuss disability justice, the United Church of Canada’s statements on Medical Assistance in Dying, and some thoughts about balancing the rights of the individual against the welfare of the collective. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Rev. Daniel Hayward Dan's Twit…
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Rev. Bri-anne sites down with Marshall Project Investigative Reporter, Keri Blakinger. Together they discuss her new book, "Corrections in Ink", the dehumanizing nature of the criminal justice system, and how public safety might be best served by actually treating prisoners with compassion. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUEST…
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In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne sits down with progressive Christian mystic, Damon Garcia, as they talk about Damon's new book, "The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus." Anchored with the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple, we discuss the origins of Damon's book, the importance of understanding the context out of which the…
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Rev. Bri-anne sits down with pastor, author and sacred spacemaker, the Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt as they talk about Aurelia's new book, A Brown Girl's Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power. In this episode, Bri-anne and Aurelia talk about Imago Dei, the pressures of productivity culture, and how to live into our most authentic s…
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In our very first episode(!), Rev. Bri-anne sits down with musical group, The Many to discuss their origins, the power of pivoting when the world seems like its on fire, and the power of the arts to disrupt us out of our comfort zones. A full transcript of this episode is available. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Member…
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Welcome to Wilderness Times, a new podcast brought to you by Resistance Church and Jubilee United Church in Toronto. Join me, Rev. Bri-anne Swan, as we explore what it means to seek justice and love mercy in this often broken, yet beautiful world. Expect engaged conversation, biblical reflection, music and more. Wilderness Times arrives on your fav…
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Beverly Davies is a highly talented, intuitive Reiki Master energy healer and massage therapist, somatics educator and clairvoyant. I learned so much in this interview as Beverly graciously explained her style of individualized healings, how to learn to manipulate and become more attuned with our own subtle energies, and how to heal our bodies and …
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In this episode we meet the badass yet soulful and kind Jackie Reynolds, a personal trainer and unofficial life coach. Jackie is a dynamic leader and powerful fitness professional with personal insights into getting into your best shape and finding out how to get in touch with your higher self to live your best, empowered life!…
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In this episode, I officially have transferred from The Napa Valley Fitness and Wellness Podcast to "Find Your Own Forest"! I am now a part of the Proud and Disgusted podcast distribution company out of Portland Oregon! Very exciting for me. My guests in this episode are two remarkable healers that I'm proud to call my friends, Suzanne Nicholas, Do…
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In this episode I interview my younger sister Keri Martin, so she can share her story of tremendous growth, self transformation and healing through journaling, self - inquiry, books and Youtube. She explains how a shift in her perspective looking at taking responsibility, led to forgiveness and ultimately a completely new approach to life that has …
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In this episode, I interview Anne Seaver of Hot Yoga Calistoga. Basically we discover that she and I are kindred spirits with a mutual passion for yoga, meditation, books, nature, excessive heat and hard workouts! We go over why meditation is such an important foundation, and why hot yoga is amazing for your skin and health.…
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In this episode I speak with healthy food and mental wellness blogger Karina Fernandez, founder of Well and Golden Eats. Her blog focuses on helping people with anxiety, depression and how to navigate life as a highly sensitive person. She also has an Instagram account @wellandgoldeneats that showcases simple, healthy recipes to inspire those looki…
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This episode is a guided meditation for beginners. It starts as a mindfulness meditation, then once you're relaxed I guide you to visualize a relaxing treehouse. This practice is helpful for anxiety, as you start to create a new channel with neuroplasticity of your brain, and it'll become easier with practice to go to these places within your mind,…
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