Radical Sacred

About Radical Sacred

Remember, you are on sacred ground. Stay rooted. For two years Jenny Misslin and Rev. Phil Dieke have been contemplating a podcast. An opportunity to discuss spirituality, nature, community, and the interconnectedness of it all. All things they love, are very anxious about, and eager to explore. Radical, defined as "the relating to the fundamental nature of something." This term can be divisive, but to Jenny and Phil it is an invitation to connect back to the divine goodness, the sacred, at the core of all creation. Radical Sacred is an invitation to join them in curiosity as they explore questions such as: What is an experience that led you to a kinder, more inclusive spirituality? Who was the first person you met that broadened your ideas about the Divine? Where do you experience the Holy? If liberation of self leads us on a pathway to liberation for all, what has that looked like in your own spirituality? How do you find joy and pleasure in these wild times? Has there been an anchor for you as your spirituality has shifted? How can the stories we tell ourselves harm or heal ourselves, and creation? Not experts, Jenny and Phil strive to live the questions while exploring the mystery of all that is unsolved in our hearts and souls. Will you join them?

Publisher

Jenny Misslin and Phillip Dieke

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

19 Dec 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

114 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Special Episode with: Kelly Slaven, Jessica Brazeal, & Hillary Owen - Men and the Will to Change

   Friends, today our hearts are heavy as we sift through the news about the horrible violence against women and children that is committed every day in our country and around the world. We talk with our favorite mental health professionals - Kelly Slaven and Jessica Brazeal of The Haven Wellness Center in Dallas, TX and Hillary Owen of Driftwood Healing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL about the root causes of violence against women, what we need to heal collectively, and the harm that patriarchy inflicts on men, women, children, and our planet. As bell hooks says “Feminism makes it possible for men and women to know love.” We invite you to join us in this conversation today and to invest in a future rooted in matriarchy and care for all. Show Notes: Sarah Bareilles - hands off my body (https://music.apple.com/us/song/hands-off-my-body/6774718037) The Haven Wellness Center in Dallas, TX (https://www.thehavenwellnesscenter.com/) Driftwood Healing in Santa Rosa Beach, FL (https://www.driftwood-healing.com/) bell hooks - The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-to-change-men-masculinity-and-love-bell-hooks/b045e1b02f8b9fb0?ean=9780743456081&next=t&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=dsa_nonbrand&utm_content=%7Badgroupname%7D&utm_term=dsa-19959388920&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12440232635&gbraid=0AAAAACfld41IHJkpq8il7CADRJ9wPL8xb&gclid=CjwKCAjw_pzWBhAkEiwAwDCi1ffZlxgq0ba4swuv6d_XkomaUsQHlrPnWl8jSXD0e8pdRYj5bKA0GRoCWjIQAvD_BwE) (email radicalsacredpod@gmail.com for a copy) Men who Hate Women by Laura Bates (https://share.libbyapp.com/title/5977600) Gloria Steinem (https://www.gloriasteinem.com/) I have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697303/i-have-some-questions-for-you-by-rebecca-makkai/) Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/trauma-and-recovery-by-judith-lewis-herman/250019/item/4412469/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_dsa_general_customer_acquisition_16970393170&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=593772051562&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16970393170&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45jOPZr14fLugAwZH4xXyMo0w&gclid=CjwKCAjw_pzWBhAkEiwAwDCi1fFPdM7i4m92FNwAjdAN6VkQW3VruppJ5VweqqWxOHOITxXPlp1CDxoCS34QAvD_BwE#edition=2402049&idiq=3059578) Every Man: Why Violence Against Women is a Men’s Issue, and How You Can Make a Difference by Jackson Katz (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/every-man-9798765157114/) Chapters 00:10 Introduction to the episode and guest contributions 03:56 Grounding through connection and creative activities 08:05 The patriarchy and bell hooks' perspective on love and maleness 12:03 The social and cultural roots of violence and groupthink 15:51 Parenting, modeling, and teaching consent and respect 19:50 The importance of belonging, community, and positive reinforcement 24:09 The socialization of children and the importance of role models 27:55 Parenting, community, and creating spaces of belonging 31:54 The importance of relationship, connection, and role modeling 35:59 The impact of social movements like Me Too and political shifts 38:03 The role of faith, religious institutions, and Christian nationalism 40:04 Challenging harmful...

2. 

   4 Jul 2026

   Doug Pagitt on July 4th, Patriotism, and the Common Good

   Are you also feeling complex feelings about America, our history of violence as a country, our current fascist leadership, and our fear and hope for what’s to come this 4th of July? Join us as we talk to author, activist, musician and founder of Vote Common Good Doug Paggit. Doug leads us through this honest conversation on working for change together, mourning all that’s been, and building an America we can all belong to. Show Notes: Vote Common Good (https://www.votecommongood.com) Doug Pagitt (https://dougpagitt.com) Esther’s Army - Katie Giddini  (https://katiegaddini.com/books) Let America be America by Langston Hughes (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/147907/let-america-be-america-again) Documentary - Cross Country Bike Ride “Whose the We (https://whosthewe.org)” Key Topics Expansive view of Christianity and faith The role of stories in shaping identity Patriotism and its personal nature The importance of community and inclusion The intersection of faith and politics Stories of connection across political divides The history of America and its narratives The work of Vote Common Good Chapters 00:50 Exploring Identity and Belonging in America 03:31 The Emergence of Progressive Christianity 06:43 The Divine Dance: Understanding Community and Theology 09:38 Navigating Political Identity and Faith 12:45 The Role of Ancestors and Mentorship in Activism 15:35 The Intersection of Faith and Politics 18:36 Reimagining the American Narrative 21:18 The Power of Storytelling in Social Change 23:59 Building a More Inclusive Community 26:40 The Journey of Vote Common Good 29:46 Engaging in Meaningful Conversations 32:44 The Importance of Listening and Understanding 35:15 Finding Inspiration in Historical Movements 38:11 The Collective We: Expanding Our Understanding of Community 42:00 A Modern Good Samaritan Encounter 45:23 The Dilemmas of American Identity 48:26 Navigating Political Conversations in Faith Communities 56:34 The Complexity of Patriotism 01:01:34 Embracing Diversity in American Identity

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Season 3 Finale - Meandering and Meaning Making

   Thank you for joining us for our season 3 finale episode! We’ve had a lovely and winding 3rd season. We’ve chatted with authors, poets, scientists, naturalists, sex therapists, spiritual directors, artists and more to explore the true meaning of reciprocity. We end the season with reflection, presence, and connection. We invite you to join us over on Substack as we take a break from recording for the summer and to find us at Wild Goose Festival from September 4th-6th in Harmony North Carolina. We appreciate you dear listeners and will be back this fall with a new season, new stories, and new ways of exploring our sacred roots. It’s just the two of us here at Radical Sacred and it helps us out a lot when you rate and review the pod and share it with like minded folks! Show Notes: (https://radicalsacred.substack.com/)Radical Sacred on Substack (https://radicalsacred.substack.com/) Radical Sacred on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@RadicalSacredPod/videos) Radical Sacred on Instagram (https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/13GaIru24CzPIOccxfgPJ7d3Cr4b49eiP1Pkme_mRJes/edit) Radical Sacred at Wild Goose (https://wildgoosefest.festivalpro.com/?showTemplate&TML=artistPerformanceShows&COMPANYID=52267) Radical Sacred Website (https://www.radicalsacred.com/) Radical Sacred Sounds of Summer Playlist (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/stay-rooted-summer-2026/pl.u-qxylK2auXXAkqr) Our Lady of the Garden by Pádraig Ó Tuama (https://poets.org/poem/our-lady-garden) Key Topics: Reciprocity in nature and society Systemic imbalance and economic exploitation The role of creativity and community in social change Environmental sustainability and water usage The impact of wealth and inequality on society Spiritual practices and inner reflection The importance of vulnerability and honest community Imagining a world beyond capitalism The significance of joy and whimsy amidst chaos The season's journey of inward and outward reflection Chapters 00:50 The Poetic Reflection on Life's Journey 01:56 Celebrating Season Three and Themes of Reciprocity 04:09 Exploring the Concept of Reciprocity 06:25 Reciprocity in Economic Systems and Social Services 09:15 The Impact of Wealth Disparity and Extraction Economy 10:59 Environmental Concerns and the Balance of Nature 13:03 The Call for Action and Collective Responsibility 15:13 Creativity and Individual Uniqueness in Challenging Times 20:37 Finding Joy Amidst Imbalance and Struggles 25:31 The Cycle of Life: Death and Renewal 28:45 Imagining a Better Future Through Creativity 33:26 Exploring Spirituality and Nature 37:46 The Power of Community and Reciprocity 41:06 Creative Collaboration and Vulnerability 46:09 Reflections on Meaningful Conversations 53:43 The Journey of Connection and Growth

Who has been a guest on Radical Sacred

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• Wes Granberg-Michaelson
• Carolyn Whitney-Brown
• Frank Frost
• Mary Frost
• Chelan Harkin

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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82

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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