Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel

In this episode I talk Arch Priestess Belladonna Laveau of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church about her life as an Arch Priestess, Wiccanseminary.edu, and the Spring Mysteries Festival.  Pagan music by Damh the Bard, Spiral Dance, and Blackmores Night.  Plus the first "magickal minute" where I discuss amethyst and it’s properties.

From the website, http://www.mrsellars.com : M. R. Sellars is a relatively unassuming homebody who, in his own words, “tells pretty lies for a living.” While he had several short stories appear in minor publications, it wasn’t until 2000 that his first full-length novel, Harm None: A Rowan Gant Investigation, hit bookstore shelves, officially launching the acclaimed paranormal thriller series and its associated spinoff. All of the current novels in Sellars’ continuing Rowan Gant Investigations saga have spent several consecutive weeks on numerous bookstore bestseller lists as well as a consistent showing on the Amazon.com Horror/Occult top 100. In 2010 a short e-novella featuring a supporting character from the RGI cast spawned a new series, The Special Agent Constance Mandalay Novels, the first full-length book being IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER, which hit the streets November 2011. The second, INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE is slated for release 2015. M.R. Sellars is joining RevKess and Kalisara once again. This time we will be discussing the new series, The Special Agent Constance Mandalay Novels, as well as M.R.'s foray into audiobooks with his Rowan Gant Investigations series. Get more information on the author's website, the Facebook page, or via WillowTree Press.

KaliSara has been chomping at the bit all year to address this topic. RevKess is giving her mostly free reign to do so. In this edition of PWN the hosts will tackle the broad topic of climate change: global warming climate deniers the science the myths And what we as Pagans can do to help remedy the disastrous effects the human population have had on our Mother Earth. Other topics that might get discussed during the show include, but are not limited to: recycling GMOs & growing your own food Show notes available on PMPChannel.com.

You may think KaliSara and RevKess are late to the party on this one, but the debate/discussion/conversation about "Wiccanate" privilege is still on going. It was such a big topic in the United States Pagan community that PantheaCon 2014 saw a standing-room only conversation hosted in the suite for Covenant of the Goddess. The discussion was moderated by Jeffrey Albaugh, program manager for the Conference on Current Pagan Studies. A year later and people are still whisper, or yelling, about Wiccan privilege. It's, rightfully, dropped won in value with other discussions of great import going on, including racism in the Pagan world. It is still a valid topic for discussion and crops up from time to time. RevKess and KaliSara decided to tackle the topic, as best they could, in this week's edition of PMP. Zaracon and RevKess touched upon it back in late 2013 and early 2014, but this will be a more thorough discussion. What is Wiccan or Wiccanate Privilege, how does it affect others in the Pagan community, should we combat it? Those and other questions will be addressed during the broadcast. Shauna Aura Knight and Arthur will be joining the conversation. When KaliSara was asked to give a brief snippet of her view on the topic she said this, "I think Wiccan Privilege is harmful to non-Wiccans" and went on to explain how Wicca-only phrasing in educational programming at schools can be determental to those who do not follow the typical dualistic nature of Wicca. RevKess agrees and says, "Wiccan Privilege has held back the advancement of Heathen and atheistic/agnostic Pagan memes in the modern world." Tune in live and join in the conversation in the BTR chat room or listen in archives and comment with your thoughts on this topic . Show notes available at PMPChannel.com.

As event season gets ready to kick off for the Pagan community there are any number of minor controversies that might crop up. In the passed there have been issues regarding gender in sacred space, certain notable presenters and their pasts, and other issues - both minor and major. This year seems to be no exception to that. With Covenant of the Goddess facing member resignations and turmoil over their public statement regarding racial issues and a first time out festival in direct conflict with a well established festival - in both timing and geographic location - there seems to be now shortage of controversies to address this year. RevKess and KaliSara will talk about some of those current issues and how they may play out in the near future. From Peter Dybing's strong stand on racial inclusivity in practice and language in regards to CoG to the Gathering of Pagan Souls festival being in direct conflict with Heartland Spirit Festival at the end of May. Along the way they may also address some of the past issues that have come in the Pagan world and how they were addressed and handled by those who could make a difference. They will also talk about other upcoming events in the Pagan world, including ConVocation and PantheaCon. Show notes available at PMPChannel.com.

Mama Gina returns to the Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel to talk about her musical career and her latest project, Solitaire. Having left a regular paying job to launch her music career, Gina is about to release her third CD, Solitaire. Solitaire will join the rest of her CD family of Goddess Kiss'd and The Undertaker's Daughter. Gina hails from Florida and has regularly attended and performed at Florida Spirit Gathering and other regional events. This year's tour with Solitaire will be her most ambitious (travel wise) since debuting Goddess Kiss'd. RevKess is looking foward to the full length album later this season and is sure that like her earlier releases, it will soon become a favorite of his and on PMPChannel. Show notes are available on PMPChannel.com.

On Sunday 25 January 2015 Corwin and Phil talked marriage equality and political mishaps. Particularly the marriage equality case in Nebraska. As of the time this show went live it looked like the judge scheduled to hear the case had postponed the hearing pending the ruling from SCOTUS on similar cases before them this session. Phil has since learned that it was merely a postponement of a hearing to allow same sex marriage in Nebraska pending his final decision. That hearing has been rescheduled and Corwin and Phil will be talking more about that on 1 February. Lavender Hill airs live every Sunday morning at 11am Central. Approaching four years on the air, Lavender Hill is Nebraska's only LGBTQIAA news and talk program on community radio. Thanks to the continued support of KZUM and listeners, Lavender Hill will be celebrating the four year anniversary the same time that KZUM celebrates 37 years on the airwaves!  You can find Lavender Hill on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

In our second 2015 edition of PWN KaliSara and RevKess talk in depth about the State of the Union Address from U.S. President Barack Obama. They will discuss some of the porposed plans for this year and how they might effect the Pagan community in the U.S. They will also share more news and information on upcoming Pagan festivals and delve into the online resource that are always at your disposal for gleaning news and information of a Pagan flavor. Show notes can be found on PMPChannel.com.

In this episode of the Sacred Oak Circle Podcast, Rev. Gary Oakgrove HP talks with Lady Elizabeth Hamilton, a high priestess in the Correllian Nativist Tradition, about technology in paganism/wicca, and her role as a "Techno Shaman".  Plus music from Spiral Dance, Blackmore's Night, and Damh the Bard.  The Sacred Oak Circle Podcast is a podcast dedicated to exploring all things pagan and wiccan.   Tune in to this recent re-addition to the Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel for a Wiccan perspective on things going on in the Pagan World.

What's so special about magical tools/items? What makes graveyard dirt so awesome? Why bother with oils, smudges, inscriptions, etc.? What makes caraway good protection against theft? KaliSara and RevKess answer these questions and more during this edition of Pagan-Musings as they take a step back to the basics. Books and websites, articles and conversation can all lead to one answer or another for these and similar questions. The hosts are going to share some of their answers and go into a bit more detail as to why they answer them as they do. The hosts would also like to hear/read questions from you, the listener. If you have questions similar to these you can e-mail them to paganmusings@gmail.com or post them to the show's Facebook page before the show. During the show you can ask in the chat room or call-in to ask your questions personally. Show notes are available at PMPChannel.com.

In the newest incarnation of Pagan Weekly News KaliSara joins RevKess for a live discussion of news and events that effect the Pagan world. Ranging from current events to editorial pieces, commentary on mainstream coverage of issues around the globe to updates on Pagan festivals, books and music, and much more, PWN will once again bring you insights into the world today from the perspective of Pagans. Topics for this edition include, but are not limited to, Charlie Hebdo, racism, new books and music. Tune in live or in archives to find out just what RevKess and KaliSara decide to talk about. Show notes are available at PMPChannel.com.

Rev. Gary Oakgrove is bringing the Sacred Oak Circle Podcast back to the Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel.  Our topics will include themes of interest to those in the Pagan and New Age commuities.  This show is a re-introduction, and discusses the idea of initiation as it pertains to Pagan and New Age people.   Rev. Gary has been on hiatus, but is thrilled to return with a Wiccan perspective for PMPChannel. Tune in to get a re-introduction to Rev. Gary and find out what it is in store for upcoming programs.

Mike Nichols, the author of The Witches' Sabbats, is one of the first American Pagan broadcasters. He was broadcasting on regular radio in the 1970's. RevKess and KaliSara are very happy to host Mr Nichols in this episode to discuss a history of Pagan broadcasting as well as some of the history of Paganism in the United States and elsewhere around the modern world. Mr Nichols has been presenting workshops and discussions on a history of witchcraft and occultism in the United States for a number of years now.

As some of you may recall, KaliSara said that she and Stormcrow had been tackling the cleaning and organizing of their home while the Bugs were at their grandparents. That inspired this episode. Cleaning/Cleansing your home and purging your life of unwanted and unneeded things and energies. So, let's start the year out on the right foot and start getting rid of stchuff we don't need! In this episode RevKess and KaliSara will take a step back to the basics and talk about some of the easy and necessary things to do to protect your home, your person, you family, and your belongings. Along the way they will talk about cleaning/cleansing your home, car, and even work place to make it a safer, happier, healthier place to be. They will also talk about some of the basics of self-care.

2014 is drawing to an end and the new year is about to begin. RevKess and KaliSara split the show in half this week and spend time talking about 2014 - Its ups and downs, the good and the bad, and what some may have learned from it. In the second hour they talk about 2015 - What is has to offer to the Pagan world as well as some of their own plans for the year. 2014: some possible topics major issues in the Pagan world new books/music for the year passings and new adventures 2015: some possible topics possible changes/challenges for the Pagan world upcoming releases in the world of books/music new and continued ventures for the Pagan community New Year's is a traditional time for setting new goals and making resolutions, or promises to yourself and others. Not going to dwell too much on that, but if it is a thing you do, perhaps you might share some of those resolutions in the chatroom during the show.