Creation's Paths

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Embark on a transformative journey with 'Creation's Paths,' a podcast that delves into the heart of Creation Spirituality, Druidry, and Christo-pagan Druidcraft. Our quest is to explore the intricate tapestry of the One Life, as we seek to find and follow our Awen. We embrace the living essence of the Divine, celebrating the sacredness in all creation as we connect to the Nwyfre flowing through all things. In each episode, we traverse the mystical ways of Druidry, intertwining them with the inclusive and compassionate teachings of Christo-pagan Druidcraft. We explore with a deep respect for the earth, a commitment to spiritual growth, and a desire to foster unity and understanding across diverse spiritual practices. Join us as we seek to illuminate the spiritual journey, offering insights and reflections that resonate with the soul's longing for connection and meaning. 'Creation's Paths' is a haven for those who yearn to deepen their spiritual understanding, embrace their true selves, and celebrate the love of the Divine that embraces all - irrespective of race, creed, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Subscribe to 'Creation's Paths' and be part of a community that values wisdom, compassion, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Together, let's proclaim the beauty of existence and the joy of spiritual discovery in every step we take on this sacred journey. www.creationspaths.com

  1. 18 HR AGO

    The Kin-dom That Cannot Be Seized Discussion

    This is a discussion following a more detailed essay. Read more here: What if the Kin-dom Jesus proclaimed was never meant to be captured by power, enforced by law, or protected by violence? In this episode of Creation’s Paths, we sit with the unsettling claim that the Kin-dom is not a thing to be seized but a way of being that endures even under domination. This is a reflection on spiritual sovereignty, inner freedom, and how life remains green and alive even in narrow places. Come listen for the freedom that cannot be taken from you. Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #CreationsPaths #KindomOfGod #JesusAndEmpire #CreationSpirituality #Christopagan #MysticFaith #SpiritualFreedom #Matthew1112 Chapters: 00:00 Opening: Violence and the Kingdom 01:31 Introduction and Series Overview 04:23 The Kingdom Cannot Be Seized 05:20 Understanding Kin-dom vs Kingdom 09:01 The Problem with Coercive Grace 15:31 Free Grace vs Cheap Grace 17:06 True Repentance: Changing Your Mind 19:47 Morality vs Ethics 21:36 The Three Laws of Love 25:16 Everything is Kin 26:28 The Art of Living: Justice and Kindness 27:33 The Power of Nonviolent Resistance 30:13 Taking Action Where You Are 32:24 Closing: Season of Imbolc and Brigid Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    34 min

  2. 27 JAN

    Justice-Making Through Celebration Discussion

    In times of injustice, celebration can feel indulgent, even irresponsible. But what if joy is not a distraction from justice, but one of its deepest disciplines? Charlie and Brian explore celebration as a spiritual practice that protects the soul, reshapes anger, and keeps justice from collapsing into bitterness. Here, joy is not denial. It is resistance that remembers how to breathe. For more read here: Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #ViaTransformativa #CreationSpirituality #JusticeAndJoy #SpiritualResistance #FaithInPractice #HolyJoy Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Divine Banquet 04:15 The Excuses We Make 05:24 Systems Designed to Keep Us Busy 08:48 The Via Transformativa: Working For, Not Against 11:34 Shared Abundance vs. Enforced Equality 15:36 The Lie of Scarcity 17:13 Celebration as Restoration 18:34 Serving Life, Not Two Masters 23:13 The Banquet Heals and Provides 25:21 Mutual Aid, Care, and Support 28:16 Being a Good Team Player 30:28 Getting Started: What Can You Offer? 33:01 The Importance of Dance and Catharsis 34:37 Closing Prayer to Brigid Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    37 min
  3. Neither Living by the Sword nor Dying by It Discussion

    20 JAN

    Neither Living by the Sword nor Dying by It Discussion

    What do you do after you refuse violence but still feel the fire of urgency burning in your chest? This episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian continue their exploration of nonviolent resistance by stepping into the Via Creativa: the path of creative, active hope. This is the moment where many of us get stuck. We refuse violence, but the anger, fear, and urgency remain. The instincts to fight, flee, or freeze keep returning. This episode names a third way. Drawing on the teachings of Jesus, the parable of the strong man, and the lived realities of resistance, this conversation explores how imagination becomes a spiritual shield, how liberation must be acted from rather than merely declared, and why removing injustice without envisioning what comes next only recreates the same wounds. This is not about policy papers or perfect plans. It is about learning to dream, to see, and to stay engaged without surrendering our humanity. Active hope is not a feeling. It is a vision compelling enough to get us out of bed and into the work of building something better. For the full article read: Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #CreationsPaths #CreationSpirituality #ViaCreativa #ActiveHope #NonviolentResistance #ThirdWay #FaithAndJustice #SpiritualResistance #Christopagan #Druidry #KinDomOfGod Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Energy of Resistance 01:09 Step Three: Creating Something New 02:01 The Fight, Flight, or Freeze Decision 04:14 Finding the Third Way 08:28 The Prophetic Call: Tear Down and Build Up 10:13 Acting from a Liberated Place 12:19 The Power of Creative Imagination 13:25 The Parable of the Strong Man 17:05 Breaking Free from Scarcity Mindset 19:45 The Great River of Trust 24:12 Living Without Guilt and Shame 26:10 Healing Takes Time 27:31 Reflection Exercise: Dream Your Future 29:41 Closing Prayer to Brigid Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    32 min

  4. 13 JAN

    Why We Do Not Take Up the Sword Conversation

    There are moments when taking up the sword feels justified, even righteous. This Via Negativa episode explores why refusing violence is not weakness, retreat, or denial of harm, but a disciplined spiritual stance shaped by trust, formation, and long memory. We sit with the tension between power that coerces and power that protects, and ask what it means to resist without becoming what we oppose. Read the full article here: Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #ViaNegativa #CreationSpirituality #ChristianNonviolence #SpiritualResistance #FaithAndJustice #MysticalTheology #ContemplativePractice Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Responding to Violence 02:08 The Challenge of Accepting Anger 03:37 Understanding Anger as Fire 06:42 The Forge: Making Tools, Not Weapons 10:18 Systemic Change & Historical Accountability 13:01 Discipline & Keeping the Fire Alive 18:24 Searing the Fire: Sustainable Practice 22:03 From Reaction to Intentional Action 22:59 Building Sustainable Energy for Change 25:21 Closing Reflection & Personal Discoveries 27:48 Closing Prayer Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    29 min

  5. 30/12/2025

    Not by the Sword: The Gospel of Mutual Indwelling

    What happens when the fragile Gospel of mutual care enters a world ruled by threat, hierarchy, and violence? In this episode, we sit with Jesus’ most misunderstood words about the sword and trace how the nativity itself exposes the systems of control that surround us. Rather than resolving the tension, we enter it, asking what kind of life becomes possible when power is expressed through mutual indwelling instead of coercion. This is an invitation to imagine a world shaped not by fear, but by care. Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #CreationsPaths #Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #NonviolentFaith #GospelOfPeace #MutualIndwelling #LivingWithoutThreats #ChristmasTheology Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 The Vulnerable God: Christmas and Violence 01:51 Mutual Indwelling and Care 03:09 The Sword Motif in Matthew’s Gospel 04:54 Nonviolent Resistance in the Nativity 05:53 The Mystery of Christmas: Mary and God 07:07 Misinterpreting ‘I Came Not to Bring Peace’ 08:57 Paradigm Shift and Violent Reactions 10:06 The Cleansing of the Temple Reconsidered 13:05 The Three Sword Passages in Matthew 14:45 Rejecting Systems of Control 16:48 Work, Community, and False Hierarchies 20:37 Love Without Coercion 22:11 The Temptation to Add ‘Or Else’ 23:34 Blessed Are the Peacemakers 24:30 Living Without Threats 25:35 Call to Imagine Together 26:55 Closing Prayer Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    28 min

  6. 23/12/2025

    Not Taking God’s Name in Vain: Authority, Faith, and Christmas

    What does it actually mean to “take God’s name in vain”? In this Christmas-season conversation, Charlie and Brian trace the commandment back to its Jewish roots, where names carry authority, responsibility, and consequence. From the ineffable Name to performative Christianity, from “the war on Christmas” to costly signaling, this episode invites us to examine how power, faith, and compassion intertwine. If we claim the name of Christ, the question is not what we say, but how we live. Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #CreationsPaths #Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #CosmicChrist #AntiImperialFaith #AdventReflections #ChristmasTheology Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 The Phrase “Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain” 01:12 Host Introductions 01:57 Understanding the Ten Commandments Context 03:38 The Sacred Name and Ancient Taboos 05:51 Moses and the Power of God’s Presence 07:08 Sacred Names and Holy Objects 08:40 Jesus and the Name of God 10:25 Taking on the Name of Christ 11:48 Performative Christianity at Christmas 13:03 The War on Christmas 14:48 The History of “Xmas” 16:41 Evolution of Religious Language 18:31 Personal Responsibility and Authority 20:28 Virtue Signaling and Costly Signaling 22:26 Judging by Fruits, Not Words 25:04 Approaching Sincere vs. Performative Beliefs 27:00 Reflection Questions 27:19 Invitation to Dialogue Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    30 min
  7. Animism & the Living God: Seeing Christ in All Things

    16/12/2025

    Animism & the Living God: Seeing Christ in All Things

    What does it mean to say that God is not distant, but present in all things? In this episode of Creation’s Paths, we explore animism, panentheism, and the Cosmic Christ as ways of seeing the world infused with divine life rather than ruled by fear or domination. We talk about discernment, authority, power, and how the word in changes everything. This is an invitation to learn how to see, listen, and act from interconnection rather than separateness. Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #Animism #LivingGod #CosmicChrist #Christopagan #CreationSpirituality #Druidry Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: God in All Things 00:40 Welcome and Host Introductions 01:16 Defining Panentheism and Animism 01:57 Housekeeping: Support and Reviews 02:14 Distinguishing Animism from Pantheism 03:35 The Power of the Word ‘In’ 04:55 Brian: Addressing Fear Around Animism 06:24 Seeing Through Rhetoric and Projection 07:27 Authority is Granted, Not Intrinsic 08:22 Jesus as the Cosmic Christ 09:52 Challenging Trite Devotionals 11:15 Leaning on Cosmic Power, Not Personal Strength 11:51 God is for Everything, Not Just Sunday 13:09 Where Was God in the Holocaust? 14:24 The Civil Rights Movement: Living God 14:57 Brian: Speaking to the Divine in Others 16:12 The Cozy Lie That People Can’t Change 18:03 Personal Transformation Through Community 18:26 The Oklahoma University Case Study 19:47 Charlie: Persecution as Identity Signal 21:47 Yetzer Tov and Yetzer Rah: Balancing Inclinations 22:57 Recognizing the Voice of God in Separateness 24:06 God Created Light and Darkness 25:01 Understanding Motivations: Fear, Woundedness, Approval 26:48 Reconnecting to Our Interconnection 27:35 Being the Good Guys: Speaking Truth to Power 27:54 Wrap-Up and Community Engagement 28:48 Closing Prayer Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    29 min
  8. The Black Madonna and the Solstice of Grace

    09/12/2025

    The Black Madonna and the Solstice of Grace

    Thanks for reading! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thank you for Tips / Donations: * https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett * https://patreon.com/cedorsett * https://cash.app/$CreationsPaths * Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ New to The Seraphic Grove learn more For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Creation’s Paths: A Creation Spirituality Primer Social Connections: * BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com * Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/ #christopagan #creationspirituality #druidry #blackmadonna #originalblessing #advent #winterSolstice #MaryMotherOfGod #creationtheology #viaTransformativa Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Advent and Mary 00:25 Mary’s Integral Role in the Story 01:11 Today’s Focus: The Black Madonna 02:10 What is Advent? 03:07 The Immaculate Conception Revelation 04:23 Reframing the Immaculate Conception 05:34 Why Mary Corrected the Church 06:02 Augustine’s Original Sin: New and Novel 08:06 Original Sin as a Tool of Control 10:17 Mary as Original Grace 11:41 The Struggle with Original Blessing 12:42 Original Sin and Empire 15:43 The American Context of Original Sin 16:04 Mary’s Choice and Community 19:09 Modern Example: Rejecting the Needy 20:20 Mary the Refugee 23:28 The God Who Casts Down the Mighty 23:54 Shifting from Original Sin to Original Blessing 26:08 Finding Grace by Giving Grace Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

    29 min
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Embark on a transformative journey with 'Creation's Paths,' a podcast that delves into the heart of Creation Spirituality, Druidry, and Christo-pagan Druidcraft. Our quest is to explore the intricate tapestry of the One Life, as we seek to find and follow our Awen. We embrace the living essence of the Divine, celebrating the sacredness in all creation as we connect to the Nwyfre flowing through all things. In each episode, we traverse the mystical ways of Druidry, intertwining them with the inclusive and compassionate teachings of Christo-pagan Druidcraft. We explore with a deep respect for the earth, a commitment to spiritual growth, and a desire to foster unity and understanding across diverse spiritual practices. Join us as we seek to illuminate the spiritual journey, offering insights and reflections that resonate with the soul's longing for connection and meaning. 'Creation's Paths' is a haven for those who yearn to deepen their spiritual understanding, embrace their true selves, and celebrate the love of the Divine that embraces all - irrespective of race, creed, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Subscribe to 'Creation's Paths' and be part of a community that values wisdom, compassion, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Together, let's proclaim the beauty of existence and the joy of spiritual discovery in every step we take on this sacred journey. www.creationspaths.com

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