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Embracing Mystery

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Finding ourselves in compassionate, creative interconnection. Monthly conversations discovering the intersections of creativity and spirituality. Join Kevin Caldwell, Nazia Islam, Raymond Singh, and Steven Spicer as they explore together ways that we can embrace creative and spiritual mystery in our lives and simultaneously find ourselves embraced in the mystery of compassionate, creative, interconnection, held by what may be called the Divine, or Source, or Consciousness, or even Mystery itself. In the process, we seek to become more fully ourselves, find our home and places of belonging, and grow as creative, spiritual, and relational beings. Kevin Caldwell is a singer-songwriter, poet, author, holding a PhD in Intercultural Studies. Nazia "Naz" Islam is an academic librarian, artist, and poet, with graduate degrees in Religious Studies and Library & Information Science. Raymond C. Singh is an amateur philosopher, musician, and poet, holding an MA in Philosophy. Steven Spicer is a spiritual director, visual artist and graphic designer, with a graduate degree in theology. The Embracing Mystery Podcast is an offering of the Table Collective, a creative interspiritual community of artists and contemplatives who seek to integrate their creative and spiritual selves (www.tablecollective.art).

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July 1, 2026

14 | Amy Kisei - A Zen Approach to Life and Creativity

Explore the profound connections between Zen, creativity, and compassion in this conversation with Amy Kisei, a Zen Buddhist priest, artist, and spiritual counselor. We discuss how Zen’s direct experience approach and the practice of paying close attention can transform your creative process and deepen your understanding of yourself and Reality. And Amy's insights on the role of attention as an act of love, and the myriad ways compassion manifests in creative expression, are an inspiring invitation. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to spiritual exploration, you will learn practical ways to integrate mindfulness, artistic expression, and compassion into your daily life. Check out Amy's Podcast, "Earth Dreams: Zen Buddhism and the Soul of the World" here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ECHLLy... Amy's website: https://www.amykisei.org

June 1, 2026

13 | Lorna Elliott - A Journey of Self-Compassion

In this month's Embracing Mystery podcast, we have the joy of welcoming Lorna Elliott to a conversation about the journey of learning to love who we are. She shares about her own insights from trauma training, inner child work, and connecting with her creativity. Learning to love who we are is a journey that can take a lifetime, but it is one of our most essential tasks. It is framed in different ways depending on the spiritual tradition, but there is a common move in contemplative spirituality towards having greater self-compassion, letting go of our egos, and not taking ourselves too seriously. It is an embracing of our true selves. Yet, so often it is easier to have compassion for others and to enjoy who they are, than it is to simply enjoy our own selves. Why is that?! Music licensed through Soundstripe. UMRYJKRNGXDPVDIX

May 1, 2026

12 | Adnan Hussain - Justice and Rehumanization through Creativity

This episode explores the ways that creativity intersects with justice in the world, and particularly how it serves to rehumanize others who are being dehumanized and oppressed. We have a conversation with Adnan Hussain, who has intentionally sought to integrate his creative work with advocacy and giving a voice to others. In particular, he has created in relationship with the Uyghur community. This topic is also an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between our own creative work and justice in the world. Check out Adnan's work at madguru.com!

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What is Embracing Mystery?: Finding ourselves in compassionate, creative interconnection. Monthly conversations discovering the intersections of creativity and spirituality.

Join Kevin Caldwell, Nazia Islam, Raymond Singh, and Steven Spicer as they explore together ways that we can embrace creative and spiritual mystery in our lives and simultaneously find ourselves embraced in the mystery of compassionate, creative, interconnection, held by what may be called the Divine, or Source, or Consciousness, or even Mystery itself. In the process, we seek to become more fully ourselves, find our home and places of belonging, and grow as creative, spiritual, and relational beings.

Kevin Caldwell is a singer-songwriter, poet, author, holding a PhD in Intercultural Studies.

Nazia "Naz" Islam is an academic librarian, artist, and poet, with graduate degrees in Religious Studies and Library & Information Science.

Raymond C. Singh is an amateur philosopher, musician, and poet, holding an MA in Philosophy.

Steven Spicer is a spiritual director, visual artist and graphic designer, with a graduate degree in theology.

The Embracing Mystery Podcast is an offering of the Table Collective, a creative interspiritual community of artists and contemplatives who seek to integrate their creative and spiritual selves (www.tablecollective.art).
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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