Transforming Anger into Awen: A Spiritual Path to Justice Last Week in the Grove
Prayer, rage, and revolution—how Christopagan Druids challenge power with sacred fire
What if prayer could be a form of protest, and anger a sacred tool for transformation? In this compelling series of episodes, Christopagan Druids Charlie and Brian navigate the spiritual and political terrain of modern faith, unpacking everything from biblical curses in Psalm 109 to Jesus' radical compassion in John 8. With deep historical insight and personal vulnerability, they critique the toxic roots of Evangelical Christian Nationalism, reclaim prayer as a vehicle for justice, and teach listeners how to transform divine rage into righteous action. Along the way, they invoke powerful metaphors—like riding the leopard of creativity—and challenge us to live our spirituality with discernment, courage, and compassion in a world on fire.
Join us as we reflect on what happened last week in the grove March 31 through April 04:
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How to Pray for the President
Magic spells in scripture? Let’s talk about Psalm 109This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Episode 31 of Creation’s Paths dives into the spiritual, political, and ethical complexity of praying for national leaders. Hosts Charlie and Brian, Christopagan Druids and spiritual teachers, explore how Psalm 109 is used as a prayer of judgment against corrupt rulers, unpacking the biblical and magical significance of cursing scriptures. They reflect on historical and modern U.S. leadership failures—from George Washington to Joe Biden—and challenge listeners to address not just individuals in power but the unjust systems that uphold them. The episode highlights how spiritual activism and scriptural invocation can become tools for justice, transformation, and resistance in times of moral crisis.
This thought-provoking reaction to a TikTok video by Epiphany of Sunshine prompts a deep Bible study and calls listeners to practice discernment, compassion, and sacred accountability in their spiritual lives.
Beyond the Magic Words: The Reality of Evangelical Practices
Say the magic words, skip accountability—Evangelicalism’s cruelest trick exposed.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
In this powerful Creation’s Paths episode, Charlie and Brian take aim at Evangelical Christian Nationalism, exposing it as “the cruelest prank of all time.” With sharp wit and deep theological insight, they trace the roots of Evangelicalism through the Great Awakenings, Jonathan Edwards' hellfire sermons, and the rise of —the doctrine of "just saying the right words" to be saved.
They explore how Evangelicalism diverged from traditional orthodoxy and orthopraxy, replacing lived values and beliefs with emotional experiences and “magic prayer formulas.” The duo unpack how this theological shift enabled the rise of hypocrisy, spiritual abuse, and political manipulation, leading to today’s dangerous wave of Christian nationalism.
Drawing from lived experience as former evangelicals and current Christopagan Druids, they offer a scathing but hopeful critique and share resources like The New Evangelicals and Tim & April Show to help listeners disentangle from toxic theology. This episode is both a heartfelt plea and a wake-up call for those inside and outside the movement.
What “Go and Sin No More” Really Means: Grace, Justice & Christopagan Reflection
“Let the one without sin cast the first stone…” but what if that’s not the point?This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
In this powerful episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian respond to a listener’s request to unpack the meaning behind one of the most misunderstood phrases in the Bible: "Go and sin no more" from John 8. They dive deep into the story of the woman accused of adultery, exploring how Jesus refused to condemn her—and what that reveals about divine grace, justice, and our modern-day spiritual journey.
Charlie challenges the traditional view of sin, highlighting Jesus' radical compassion and the story’s role in the ancient theological debate between Pelagius and Augustine. Together, they emphasize a Christopagan understanding of grace through nature, forgiveness, and illumination, calling for a return to a more authentic, loving form of Christianity rooted in liberation—not fear.
Whether you're familiar with the text or hearing it anew, this episode offers a fresh, liberating look at one of Jesus' most iconic moments and how it still resonates in today’s world.
The Art of Righteous Anger: How to Turn Your Rage Into Effective Action
“If you only have anger when lightning strikes, you're a servant to the storm.”This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Anger is everywhere—on the news, in our feeds, and deep within our souls. But what if you could channel that fire into meaningful, righteous action? In this episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian explore how to transform anger into a force for justice, love, and change. From fire metaphors to Star Wars insights, they unpack the difference between reaction and response, teach how to rehearse your arguments, and share the power of humor, rhetoric, and nonviolent action to cut through toxic narratives.
Whether you're an activist, a spiritual seeker, or just someone trying to cope with the chaos, this episode equips you with tools to master your rage and speak truth with impact.
Learning to Ride the Leopard (First Quarter Moon Via Creativa)
Unleash your inner wild—learn to ride the leopard of passion and creative energy.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
In this episode of Creation's Paths, Charlie and Brian dive into an ancient Greek metaphor—the leopard—as a symbol of creative passion, primal vitality, and emotional instinct. Under the first quarter The path of Via Creativa, they explore how to ride the leopard rather than be devoured by it, tapping into inspiration and energy for creative and spiritual growth.
They compare this life-force to the mythic Dionysian leopard ride, explaining how to harness and direct raw emotions without being overwhelmed. Charlie shares how artists can ride the surge of Awen (divine inspiration), while Brian opens up about visualizations that transform creative crises into moments of action.
Whether your energy feels like a sleeping cat, a raging storm, or a wild dance track, this episode teaches you how to find your metaphorical beast, coax it into motion, and ride it toward creation.
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