Wider Circles: A Pagan Variety Podcast

Jack

Wider circles: a Pagan Variety Podcast is just that, a variety show that touches on all things that intersect with Paganism. With a focus on community, caring and connection, we’ll talk about current events, story telling, magical tips and tricks, comedy, popular Pagan culture, kitchen witchery, product and book reviews, community calendar and so, so, so much more Hi, I’m Jack. Join me, along with all of our guest contributors, as we see just how far we are able to widen our circles. Welcome to the circle.

Episodes

  1. 03/20/2021

    Welcome spring! Season II premier with James Stovall, Melissa Welsh and my vocal debut

    We’re back! On the premiere episode of season two, I’m joined by James ‘two snakes’ Stovall for a chat about his spiritual path, his podcast “Around Grandfather Fire”, and a bit about his role as spiritual dad. Melissa Welsh performs a beautiful, most appropriate original song called “Elements” at the end of the episode. And, I make my debut as a vocalist in the chant “we are one with the infinite sun”, and original recording, although I do not take credit for writing the lyrics. So much gratitude going out to James and Melissa for being a part of Wider Circles!!! *=*=*=*=*=*=*= To stay in touch with James “Two Snakes” Stovall go to — jimtwosnakes.net On Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/jimtwosnakes/ *=*=*=*=*=*= To stay in touch with Melissa— On Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MelissaWelsh777 On Youtube— https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr5r73p-mbH08_Qc82WjqdA On Etsy— http://blessedbeesbeads.etsy.com/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/widercirclespodcast Thank you for listening, and for your support! Wider Circles on YouTube— https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBCgl7i_epmeUY1gO-4D7Q Wider Circles: A Pagan Variety Podcast on Anchor— https://anchor.fm/widercirclespodcast

  2. 11/17/2020

    Dame Wilburn

    In this episode I’m joined by the fabulous Dame Wilburn for a chat covering so many topics! A few them include a reminiscing of some experiences attending school as a child at the Waldorf Academy, proper banana pudding protocol, what it’s like being a moth, a spiritual journey to Jenni’s icecream and so much more! So much gratitude going out to Dame for agreeing to be my very special guest on my birthday episode! Dame Wilburn is a storyteller and host with The Moth. Dame is an avid traveler and spends her free time painting, singing, writing poetry, working on her first book and cooking. While storytelling is in her blood her true passion is people and making the world a better place. She says that she is married to the most beautiful women in the world Stay in touch with Dame by visiting— https://www.instagram.com/damewilburn/ https://mobile.twitter.com/damewill . =*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/widercirclespodcast Thank you for listening, and for your support! Wider Circles on YouTube— https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBCgl7i_epmeUY1gO-4D7Q Wider Circles: A Pagan Variety Podcast on Anchor— https://anchor.fm/widercirclespodcast

  3. 11/10/2020

    Mobile BLM Memorial Project and Oracles Apothecary

    On this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Krista Mann AKA Heka, of the Mid Michigan Pagan Alliance, and organizer of the Mobile BLM Memorial Project. I’ll also be joined by Candice Pizzo of Oracles Apothecary for the first installment of Creator Spotlight. ❇️ Heka aka Krista has been a practicing pagan since 1999. Her focus is on Ancestor Reverence and honoring the Deities of Egypt and West Africa. Currently, HPS of a small coven based in Midland, MI and Co-founder of Mid-Michigan Pagan Alliance out of Saginaw, MI. She is also an organizer of the Mobile BLM Memorial Project. To stay in touch with Krista, and to follow her projects, visit— https://www.facebook.com/midmichiganpaganalliance/ https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-BLM-Memorial-Project-637479973562072/ ❇️To stay in touch with Candice and with Oracles Apothecary, visit— https://oraclesapothecary.com/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/widercirclespodcast Thank you for listening, and for your support! Wider Circles on YouTube— https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBCgl7i_epmeUY1gO-4D7Q Wider Circles: A Pagan Variety Podcast on Anchor— https://anchor.fm/widercirclespodcast

  4. 11/03/2020

    I voted and a chat with Sarenth Odinsson

    On this episode, I have the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Sarenth Odinsson,, where we’ll talk about the many projects with which he is involved. Including the podcast “Around Grandfather Fire”, where he is a cohost, and the series “3 pagans on Tap”, as well as Crossing Hedgerow Sanctuary, and a whole lot more. We’ll also hear a poem, written and read by my good friend Aimee Loubert, called “I Voted”- thank you to Jeremy Westover for providing the background music that we heard with Aimee’s words. Thank you to Sarenth, Aimee and Jeremy for sharing their time, talents and energy with us! ❇️ to stay in touch with Sarenth go to— https://sarenth.wordpress.com/ https://www.patreon.com/sarenthodinsson https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_ihXHpHp4-MdP-Ip94_xw Or send an email to - sarenth@gmail.com Election day in the United States is November 3 )not that I find it possible that this is the first you are hearing of it), make your voice heard! Especially if you are voting against Trump! *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/widercirclespodcast Thank you for listening, and for your support! Wider Circles on YouTube— https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBCgl7i_epmeUY1gO-4D7Q Wider Circles: A Pagan Variety Podcast on Anchor— https://anchor.fm/widercirclespodcast

  5. 10/27/2020

    Stingy Jack, Halloween and The Wormwood Queen

    On this episode of wider Circles we explore Halloween, Samhain and other holidays, festivals and observences taking place at this turn of the wheel. We’ll sit down for a chat with none other than the Wormwood queen herself, the marvelous Lady Kate Henriot Jauw! We’ll hear the spooky tale of Stingy Jack, no relation, and at the end of the episode a real tricks-or-treats, Count PK and the Tomb Stoners play us out with “Halloween 2020” Kate Henriott Jauw is an artist, author and a diviner. She has 7 kids and 2 grandchildren. Kate uses her experiences as an artist and a reclaiming witch to inspire others through storytelling, art and writing. Her other passions include making her family's Absinthe in the traditional manner, giving her the moniker, Wormwood Queen. Thank you so much to Kate for sharing her time with me in such a fun conversation, as well as to Count PK and the Tomb Stoners for ‘electing’ to share their music on Wider Circles. ❇️To stay in touch with kate Henriot Jauw visit— https://www.surcadia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tedandkatejauw/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Surcadiana ❇️Weavers of the Web Halloween party event- https://fb.me/e/33NkyG7SM ❇️Count PK and the Tombstoners on YouTube- https://youtu.be/XQrn6yEqg_o *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/ Thank you for listening, and for your support!

  6. 10/20/2020

    Ted Jauw Talk

    On this episode of Wider Circles, I have the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Ted Jauw for some story telling, along with a trip around the world- and then some, a absolutely delightful conversation you surely don’t want to miss. I know it’s none of my business, but I can’t help but wonder what’s in the Amazon package...? Many thanks to Ted for sharing his time, energy, wisdom and words with us! I can hardly wait for his next visit... Ted Jauw is an author, blogger, priest, activist, father of seven and grandfather. He and his wife Kate are working on the sequel to 'Absinthe, Alewives & Alchemy' and he is working on the prequel about how he became Baba Teddy, which is how most people know him To stay in touch with Ted Jauw visit— https://www.surcadia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tedandkatejauw/ Or by searching for Ted Jauw on Facebook, and Ted and Kate on InstaGram *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/ Thank you for listening, and for your support!

  7. 10/16/2020

    Bone Reader Round Table

    I proudly present to you, the bone readers round table! In this episode I am joined by Beth Zimmerman, jaede Russo and Sarah Sinopa, three very talented bone diviners with their own unique styles of casting. We’ll chat about how we came to the bones, what our methods look like, and then we’ll throw bones for one another. So much good stuff! *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Stay connected with Beth by visiting her at— https://www.facebook.com/ekzentric/ https://www.facebook.com/godsguildlafayette/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Stay connected with Jaede by visiting— https://www.facebook.com/MJRussoROB/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Stay connected with Sarah by visiting— https://www.facebook.com/TrueBoneWitch/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Stay connected with Jack (hey, thats me!) by visiting— https://www.facebook.com/revjrm/ https://revjrm.wixsite.com/revjackmercer *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/WiderCirclesPodcast/ Samhain/Halloween party will be on October 16 on Zoom. Check the Facebook page for event and link. Thank you for your support!

  8. 10/13/2020

    Temples, Pantries, Teas and Bones

    In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Solinox Silverstar for a chat about the Temple Project, Weavers of the Web, the keys to manifestation and lots more. I am also joined by Bill Ehle from “Pagans In Need” for a delightfully delicious talk about this Michigan based pantry, the generosity of the community during 2020 and much more. Davonna Wallace from “Witches Tea Flint” joins me for some gab, while we sip on some freshly brewed “The Witching Season”, a high octane, flavorful tea blend available from Witches Tea Flint, on a segment called “Tea Talk”. Finally, I’ll talk a bit about bone reading in a piece that I’ll call “Throwing the Bones”. *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Stay in touch with Solinox Silverstar by visiting— https://weaversoftheweb.org/ https://manifestlansing.com/ Email: solinoxsilverstar@gmail.com *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Stay connected with Bill Ehle and Pagans In Need by visiting— https://pagansinneed.org/ https://www.patreon.com/pagansinneed Support the work of Pagans In Need financially via Paypal at— https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PagansInNeedLansing *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Stay in touch with Davonna Wallace and Witches Tea Flint by visiting— https://witchesteaflint.patternbyetsy.com/ https://www.spreaker.com/user/witchesteaflint https://www.facebook.com/witchesteaflint/ https://www.instagram.com/witchesteaflint/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= To schedule a bone reading, inquire about classes, or to just keep up with my antics go to— https://www.facebook.com/revjrm Emails may be sent to— revjmercer@gmail.com *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Don’t forget to vote, vote, vote- in the Witchie Awards— http://witchessabbat.com/witchies/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/WiderCirclesPodcast/ Samhain/Halloween party will be on October 16 on Zoom. Check the Facebook page for event and link. Thank you for your support!

  9. 10/06/2020

    The beginning of Samhaintide

    In this episode I chat with Gwyn of 3 Pagans and a Cat about green earth witchcraft, amongst other things. I’ll give a review on Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens by Lilith Dorsey, and I’ll help boost the signal for the Witchie Awards. Many thank you’s to Gwyn of 3 Pagans and a Cat for sitting down with me for a chat. Stay connected with Gwyn by going to— https://www.3pagansandacat.com/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/3pagansandacat/ https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCHvUC9I_hIcSWCMLg35uekQ https://www.facebook.com/Gwynof3PagansandaCat *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Pick up your copy of Orishas, Goddesses and voodoo queens by Lilith Dorsey wherever you shop for your reading needs I'm listening to Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens by Lilith Dorsey, narrated by Adenrele Ojo on my Audible app. Try Audible and get it here: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=1541441052&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006 https://www.amazon.com/Orishas-Goddesses-Voodoo-Queens-Traditions/dp/1578636957 *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= Don’t forget to vote, vote, vote- in the Witchie Awards— http://witchessabbat.com/witchies/ *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=* Wider Circles is always looking for guest contributors, show and segment ideas, goods and books to discuss, and all that good stuff. If you have an item to submit to the community calendar, or for one of the previously mentioned reasons, your emails may be sent to— Widercirclespodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook by going to— https://www.facebook.com/WiderCirclesPodcast/ Samhain/Halloween party will be on October 16 on Zoom. Check the Facebook page for event and link. Thank you for your support!

  10. 09/22/2020

    The Pilot episode - Autumnal Equinox - manifestation plates, cinnamon nuts and Kenya Coviak

    It’s the pilot episode!!! Kenya Coviak, Detroit’s Pagan journalist, joins me for a chat, I’ll share my cinnamon roasted almonds recipe, and recount my experiences with a full moon manifestation plate. Stay connected with Wider Circles on Facebook, by visiting facebook.com/widercirclespodcast. For questions, to be a guest contributor, or for future show ideas, email Wider Circles at widercirclespodcast@gmail.com — website and Patreon coming soon ** All of the music that you’ve heard in this episode was made exclusively for Wider Circles **. Thank you for joining me in the circle! Special thank you’s going out to Jeremy Westover for performing at the Wider Circles podcast launch, performance can be found at the end of the episode.

  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

Wider circles: a Pagan Variety Podcast is just that, a variety show that touches on all things that intersect with Paganism. With a focus on community, caring and connection, we’ll talk about current events, story telling, magical tips and tricks, comedy, popular Pagan culture, kitchen witchery, product and book reviews, community calendar and so, so, so much more Hi, I’m Jack. Join me, along with all of our guest contributors, as we see just how far we are able to widen our circles. Welcome to the circle.

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  • Creator
    Jack
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jack