Holy Week Last Week in the Grove Draft
What if Holy Week was a rebellion—and resurrection our call to rise with love and fire?
Holy Week was never meant to be passive. In this powerful collection of episodes, Charlie and Brian reimagine the final days of Jesus not as a linear march to atonement, but as a radical, mystical journey of resistance, compassion, and cosmic transformation. From Palm Sunday’s subversive parade to the righteous rage in the temple, from the parables of justice on Holy Tuesday to the aching humanity of Gethsemane, every step reveals a deeper path to divine liberation. They challenge imperial theology, uplift the forgotten truths of early Christianity, and draw listeners into a Christopagan vision where Eucharist is enchantment, crucifixion is cosmic defiance, and resurrection is a living flame that still burns within us. These episodes are a call to reawaken the sacred in grief, in justice, and in joy.
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Palm Sunday: A Protest in Plain Sight
Jesus didn’t enter Jerusalem to be worshipped—he entered to save his disciplesThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Was Palm Sunday truly a celebration—or a calculated act of nonviolent resistance? In this special Holy Week kickoff episode, Charlie and Brian explore the radical historical and theological implications of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Was it triumph or tragedy? A step toward divinity or a sacrifice to protect his followers? With deep dives into early Messianic expectations, first-century Judean politics, and a reflection on nonviolent protest, this episode invites you to see Holy Week through new eyes. Plus, a powerful prayer to Mary and an invitation to stand against empire—inspired by the Prince of Peace himself.
Flipping Tables: Jesus’ Nonviolent Revolution
Jesus flipped more than tables—he flipped the system without lifting a flailThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
What really happened when Jesus cleansed the temple? This episode of Creation’s Paths dives deep into the radical, restorative act of resistance Jesus embodied during Holy Week. Charlie and Brian unpack the strategic nonviolence behind flipping the money changers’ tables and explore why the second half of this story—inviting in the sick, the lame, and the children—is just as vital. Was this an act of rebellion? A challenge to Rome? A spiritual exorcism? Join us to reimagine what sacred resistance truly looks like.
Parables and Prophecy: What Jesus Taught in His Last Days
Are you a sheep or a goat? Jesus made it clear—it's about fruit, not faith alone.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Jesus had the most to say on Tuesday of Holy Week, and it wasn’t about ritual or purity—it was about justice, compassion, and what the kingdom of God actually looks like. In this episode, Charlie and Brian dive deep into Matthew 24–25 and the powerful teachings delivered on the Mount of Olives. From the cursed fig tree to the parable of the sheep and goats, we explore what it means to actually follow Jesus, why the “kingdom” isn’t in the future, and how bearing good fruit isn’t optional—it’s everything.
The Garden of Gethsemane: Facing the Darkness, Jesus, Judas, and the Choice to Stand Up
All he has to hold onto now is hope—that this choice, this night, will mean somethingThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
What if the Eucharist wasn’t just a ritual of remembrance, but an enchanted act of sacred communion? In this episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian explore the Eucharist through a Christopagan lens—unpacking its roots in Jewish tradition, how magic and grace intermingle in its practice, and how to adapt this rite meaningfully in modern spiritual paths. From cantaloupe communion to cosmic Christ presence, this conversation reawakens the sacredness of the shared table and the divine energy that binds us all.
Eucharist Reimagined: A Christopagan Rite of Grace
Grace is the battery we run on—and Eucharist is how we plug in.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
In this deeply human and spiritually rich episode of Creation's Paths, Charlie and Brian guide us through the Garden of Gethsemane—not only as a moment in Christ’s story, but as a mirror to our own long nights of grief, fear, and resolve. They explore the four paths of Creation Spirituality in this pivotal scene, reflect on folk beliefs of the Messiah, and even touch on the Gospel of Judas and early Christian heresies. In this dark night of the cosmos, we find Jesus wrestling with fate, fear, and hope, echoing the spiritual battles we all endure.
Good Friday – A Revelation That Shatters Forgetfulness
This is not a blood sacrifice—this is a revelation that shatters forgetfulness.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
In this powerful Good Friday reflection, Charlie and Brian reframe the crucifixion not as a divine demand for blood, but as a radiant act of love, resistance, and truth. Drawing from the Gospel of Truth, Gnostic thought, and early Christian teachings, they challenge the doctrine of original sin and the theology of atonement. Instead, they invite listeners into a deeper understanding of martyrdom, interconnectedness, and divine compassion. This episode is for anyone seeking a more loving, liberating, and spiritually rich view of the crucifixion—rooted in Christopaganism, Druid wisdom, and creation-centered mysticism.
Day of Mourning: The Forgotten Grief of Holy Saturday
Explore the pain, guilt, and stillness between crucifixion and resurrection.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Between crucifixion and resurrection lies a day shrouded in silence—Holy Saturday. In this powerful and raw episode, Charlie and Brian explore the most overlooked moment of Holy Week: the day when even hope held its breath. With heart and insight, they delve into the spiritual and psychological importance of mourning, what it means to sit with grief, and how honoring this Via Negativa deepens our Christopagan practice. From Nietzsche’s “God is dead” to the struggle of calling oneself Christian in a world that misuses the name, this is a sacred space for reflection, mourning, and healing.
Easter: The Resurrection of Hope and the Cosmic Christ
Let your cauldrons turn upright. Let your Awen pour like rainThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
What if Easter wasn’t just about a historical event 2,000 years ago—but a living, breathing reality that unfolds within us every day? In this episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian, Christopagan druids and priests of the Living Flame, reflect on the mystical power of resurrection through a Christopagan and druidic lens. From visions of the Cosmic Christ and the beauty of spring’s return to the radical notion that grace is everywhere and resurrection is ongoing, this powerful and passionate conversation calls us to see the Kingdom of God not as someday, but here and now—within us, as us.
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