Two Weirdos: Real Life Real Spirit

Denise

Welcome to Two Weirdos, where faith meets freedom, synchronicities reveal truth, and the spiritual journey is anything but ordinary. Join me, Denise, and the fellow seekers, spiritual rebels, and truth explorers who walk this path with me. Here, we dive deep into the sacred, the strange, and the signs leading us toward divine alignment. This isn’t about fitting in—it’s about awakening to who you truly are. Through raw conversations, thought-provoking insights, and real-life spiritual encounters, Two Weirdos explores: ✨ Recognizing divine signs & synchronicities ✨ Escaping religious constraints & reclaiming faith ✨ Manifestation, energy work, and spiritual gifts ✨ Love, purpose, and navigating divine relationships If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit into traditional faith, but you know something bigger is guiding you—this is your space. You’re the second weirdo. 🔥 New episodes every week! Let’s go seek.

  1. What Religion Renamed - Healing From Religious Trauma

    4d ago

    What Religion Renamed - Healing From Religious Trauma

    What if what you thought was “conviction” was actually trauma? In this episode of 2weIrDOs, Denise continues the conversation from What Christianity Took From You and goes one layer deeper into what religion renamed. Because religion did not just take things from us. It renamed them. It renamed anxiety as conviction. It renamed boundaries as rebellion. It renamed intuition as witchcraft. It renamed the body as temptation. It renamed questions as confusion. It renamed grief as bitterness. It renamed healing as backsliding. And then had the fried chicken audacity to call our freedom dangerous. In this episode, Denise unpacks how religious language can keep people trapped in shame, fear, panic, and self-abandonment. She gives language to the wounds many of us have carried for years but were never allowed to name. This is for the misfits, mystics, and miracle-workers who were told they were too much, too sensitive, too rebellious, too gifted, too sensual, too questioning, or too far gone. Baby, maybe you were never backsliding. Maybe you were becoming. In this episode, we talk about: Why language matters in religious trauma healing How panic and shame got mislabeled as “conviction” Why boundaries were often called “rebellion” How intuition, dreams, signs, and spiritual sensitivity got demonized The harm of purity culture and body shame Why leaving fear-based religion is not the same as leaving God How to start renaming the wound so healing can begin A simple weekly ritual for reclaiming your truth Key reminder: Some of us could not heal because we were using the vocabulary of the people who harmed us. So today, we’re taking the labels off. They called it conviction. But sometimes it was trauma. They called it rebellion. But sometimes it was self-trust. They called it witchcraft. But sometimes it was intuition. They called it lust. But sometimes it was embodiment. They called it backsliding. But sometimes it was becoming. Reflection Prompt: They called it __________. But it was really __________. Drop your answer in the comments, DM us, or share it with someone who is healing too. Start Here: ✨ Free Guide: 25 Things Jesus Actually Said https://2weirdos.us/shop/ols/products/25-things-jesus-actually-said-that-religion-tried-to-mute ✨ Spiritual Gifts Guide https://2weirdos.us/shop/ols/products/the-spiritual-gifts-guide ✨ Visit 2weIrDOs https://www.2weirdos.us ✨ Join Our Tribe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/OfficiallyTwoWeirdos ✨ Listen to the Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/2weirdos ✨ Join Us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@2weirdosofficial ✨ Join The Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2weirdos You’re never too much or not enough for divine love. You ARE the miracle. Stay courageous, stay curious, stay aligned.

    42 min
  2. They Told You You Were Prophetic, But Punished You for Seeing

    Jun 4

    They Told You You Were Prophetic, But Punished You for Seeing

    What happens when the church celebrates your spiritual gifts until those gifts start telling the truth? In this episode of 2weIrDOs, Denise unpacks what it feels like to be called prophetic as a child, then punished, silenced, or shamed for actually seeing. This conversation is for every misfit, mystic, dreamer, seer, intuitive, and spiritual seeker who had dreams, visions, discernment, or deep sensitivity before religion taught them fear. This episode brings biblical receipts from Joseph’s dreams in Genesis 37 and 41, Daniel’s visions in Daniel 2 and 7, Peter’s trance in Acts 10, John being “in the Spirit” in Revelation 1, Ezekiel’s wheels within wheels in Ezekiel 1, Balaam’s donkey seeing the angel in Numbers 22, and Paul’s teaching on discernment of spirits in 1 Corinthians 12. Denise also breaks down biblical language like navi as prophet, ro’eh as seer, chozeh as visionary, ruach as spirit, breath, and wind, pneuma as spirit, breath, and wind, and diakrisis pneumaton as discernment of spirits. This is not an episode about abandoning God. This is about abandoning fear. Denise explores how religious systems praise prophetic gifts when they are useful, but punish them when they expose manipulation, shame, spiritual abuse, control, or hypocrisy. She also connects this to Black spiritual memory, ancestral wisdom, Hoodoo demonization, Big Mama’s discernment, church mother oil, dreams, prayer, kitchens, Psalms, and the sacred ways Black people have always listened beyond the visible. If you were told you were too sensitive, too spiritual, too curious, too rebellious, too intuitive, too mystical, or too much, this episode is your reminder: You were not evil. You were gifted. You were not rebellious. You were discerning. You were not too much. You were spiritually awake. Episode affirmation: I am not dangerous because I am gifted. I am not evil because I am intuitive. I am allowed to hear God for myself. I am allowed to reclaim what fear tried to bury. I am magic. I am worthy. I belong here. Start here: ✨ Free Guide: 25 Things Jesus Actually Said https://2weirdos.us/shop/ols/products/25-things-jesus-actually-said-that-religion-tried-to-mute ✨ Spiritual Gifts Guide https://2weirdos.us/shop/ols/products/the-spiritual-gifts-guide ✨ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/OfficiallyTwoWeirdos ✨ Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/2weirdos ✨ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@2weirdosofficial ✨ Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2weirdos Share this episode with another misfit, mystic, dreamer, seer, prophet, sensitive soul, or miracle-worker in the making. You’re never too much or not enough for divine love. You ARE the miracle. Let’s go seek.

    39 min
  3. What Christianity Took From You: Reclaiming Wholeness After Religious Shame

    May 28

    What Christianity Took From You: Reclaiming Wholeness After Religious Shame

    🔥 What did Christianity take from you? Not God. Not Jesus. Not the sacred. But the version of Christianity that taught you to distrust yourself, shrink your voice, shame your body, fear your desires, and believe you were not whole unless somebody chose you. In this episode of 2weIrDOs, Denise opens a raw, healing, and empowering conversation about religious shame, purity culture, evangelical conditioning, partnership programming, and the belief that we were born broken. This is not a hate letter to God. This is a love letter to every part of you religion told you to abandon. 🤎 Denise shares personal reflections on being raised evangelical, including the belief that partnership completes you, the fear-based teaching of being “unequally yoked,” and the deep wound of being taught that you were born a dirty sinner. This episode is for the misfits, mystics, deconstructing Christians, exvangelicals, spiritual seekers, and miracle-workers in the making who are ready to ask: 🕯️ What did Christianity take from me? 🕯️ And what am I taking back? In This Episode ✨ Healing from evangelical Christianity ✨ Religious shame and spiritual control ✨ Purity culture and body shame ✨ Why fear is NOT discernment ✨ Why religious labels are not the same as fruit ✨ Being raised to be chosen, not whole ✨ Reclaiming your voice, body, intuition, and spiritual authority ✨ Learning to love God without hating yourself ✨ The weekly ritual: The Reclamation Inventory Ask yourself: What did Christianity take from me? Then ask: What am I taking back? Write without editing yourself. Name the truth. Reclaim what is yours. 📌 Start Here ✨ Free Guide: 25 Things Jesus Actually Said https://2weirdos.us/shop/ols/products/25-things-jesus-actually-said-that-religion-tried-to-mute ✨ Spiritual Gifts Guide https://2weirdos.us/shop/ols/products/the-spiritual-gifts-guide ✨ Join Our Tribe on IG https://www.instagram.com/OfficiallyTwoWeirdos ✨ Listen to the Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/2weirdos ✨ Join Us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@2weirdosofficial ✨ Join The Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2weirdos Call to Action Share this episode with someone healing from religious shame but still trying to find their way back to God, themselves, and their own sacred truth. Then comment or DM:

    30 min
  4. The Quantum Physics of Prayer 🙏🏽: Why Your Faith is Actually a Frequency 🎚️🎛️

    May 12

    The Quantum Physics of Prayer 🙏🏽: Why Your Faith is Actually a Frequency 🎚️🎛️

    What if your prayers were never meant to be begging sessions… but alignment sessions? In this episode of 2weIrDOs, Denise Owens dives deep into The Quantum Physics of Prayer: Why Your Faith is Actually a Frequency — a powerful conversation exploring faith, prayer, spiritual alignment, nervous system regulation, manifestation, biblical truth, and why some prayers seem instantly answered while others feel delayed, blocked, or ignored. This is NOT prosperity gospel. This is NOT fake “high vibration only” spirituality. And this is definitely not religious performance. This is a grounded, spiritually honest conversation about: ✨ Why prayer is more than wishful thinking ✨ How faith functions like alignment, not performance ✨ The connection between belief, emotion, nervous system regulation, and spiritual clarity ✨ Why fear and panic can distort your ability to hear God clearly ✨ Biblical proof that words, belief, and expectation matter ✨ Why Jesus spoke directly to storms, sickness, and reality itself ✨ Black spiritual traditions, church culture, rhythm, prayer, and atmosphere ✨ How to stop praying from desperation and start praying from divine alignment If you’ve ever felt like: • God ignored your prayer • Your faith wasn’t strong enough • You were “doing everything right” but still felt spiritually disconnected • Religion made prayer feel exhausting instead of intimate …this episode is for you. Because maybe your prayers aren’t failing. Maybe your spirit just needs tuning. 💬 Comment “I’m tuned in” if this episode resonated with you. 🎧 Listen to the 2weIrDOs Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/2weirdos/ ☕ Support the channel / Buy Me A Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/denisealena 🌐 Website: www.2weirdos.us

    39 min
  5. Christ Consciousness Episode 9: East Meets West-Jesus and Yoga | The Kingdom Within & Divine Union

    May 5

    Christ Consciousness Episode 9: East Meets West-Jesus and Yoga | The Kingdom Within & Divine Union

    What if the spiritual teachings of Jesus and the ancient practice of yoga are pointing to the same divine truth? In this episode of 2weIrDOs, Denise explores the surprising parallels between Eastern mysticism and the teachings of Christ, revealing how concepts like breath, meditation, union with God, and inner transformation appear across spiritual traditions. For centuries, religion has framed these paths as opposites. But when we return to the original teachings of Jesus, something powerful becomes clear: The Kingdom of God was never meant to be outside of us. It was always within. Denise breaks down how spiritual practices such as breathwork, meditation, and embodied presence align with biblical mysticism, showing how Christ’s message bridges East and West, body and spirit, humanity and the divine. This episode invites listeners to rethink inherited religious boundaries and rediscover the universal language of divine consciousness. If you’ve ever felt caught between faith and spiritual exploration, this conversation will challenge you, affirm you, and open a deeper understanding of what it means to live in alignment with the divine. In This Episode • How Jesus’ teachings connect with Eastern mystical traditions • The true meaning of “The Kingdom of God is within you” • Breath as a spiritual practice in both biblical and yogic traditions • Why meditation and stillness appear across ancient spiritual paths • The idea of divine union found in both Christ consciousness and yogic philosophy • How institutional religion separated practices that were originally aligned • What it means to embody spirituality instead of just believing it Key Scripture Acts 17:28 “In Him we live, and move, and have our being.” Luke 17:21 “The Kingdom of God is within you.” Genesis 2:7 “And the Lord God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” John 17:21 “That they all may be one.” Reflection Question What happens when we stop asking which tradition is right and start asking what truth they share? Weekly Practice This week’s challenge is simple: Spend a few minutes each morning in stillness. Focus on your breath. Recognize the divine presence moving through you. Let the inhale remind you that life is a gift. Let the exhale remind you that you are connected to something greater. Go Deeper This teaching comes directly from Denise’s transformational framework: The Seeker’s Path to Divine Rebirth A guided journey for spiritual seekers ready to move beyond religious conditioning and reconnect with divine alignment. Explore the journey here: https://www.2weirdos.us Connect With 2weIrDOs Website www.2weirdos.us Listen Everywhere Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | RSS Join the Community TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for daily spiritual insights and conversations. If This Episode Resonated Share it with another seeker. Leave a review. And remember: spiritual awakening was never meant to be walked alone. 2weIrDOs is the sacred space for misfits, mystics, and miracle-workers in the making. Come as you are. Let’s go seek. Hashtags #2weIrDOs #ChristConsciousness #BiblicalMysticism #SpiritualAwakening #KingdomWithin #EasternMysticism #FaithAndSpirituality #MysticChristianity #DivineUnion #SpiritualPodcast

    17 min
  6. Christ Consciousness Episode 8: The Path of Gnosis; Remembering the Divine Spark Within

    Apr 28

    Christ Consciousness Episode 8: The Path of Gnosis; Remembering the Divine Spark Within

    What if the greatest spiritual secret wasn’t hidden from you… but hidden within you? In this episode of 2weIrDOs, Denise explores The Path of Gnosis — the ancient tradition of spiritual awakening through self-knowledge, inner transformation, and remembering the divine spark within the human soul. Across mystical traditions, initiates understood that awakening requires a death of the ego and a rebirth of consciousness. Early Christian mystics, Greek philosophers, African spiritual traditions, and Jewish mysticism all carried the same idea: True spiritual authority comes from knowing God through direct experience. Not just belief. Not just doctrine. But gnosis. Denise breaks down the tension between the ego self (Adelon) and the divine inner soul (Daimon), explores why mystical knowledge was suppressed by religious power structures, and reveals how awakening through self-knowledge has always been part of the spiritual path. This episode also explores the mystical role of Raziel, the angel of divine mysteries, and why remembering your divine identity can feel like both a death and a resurrection. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward deeper spiritual truth beyond religion, this conversation will help you understand why. You may not be losing your faith. You may be waking up. In This Episode • What Gnosis really means in ancient spiritual traditions • The spiritual initiation of death and rebirth in awakening • The difference between the ego self (Adelon) and the divine soul (Daimon) • Why self-knowledge has always been central to mystical Christianity • How organized religion historically suppressed spiritual awakening • The role of Archangel Raziel, keeper of divine mysteries • Why remembering your spiritual identity can feel like losing everything first Key Themes Self-Knowledge Spiritual Awakening Mystical Christianity Christ Consciousness Inner Transformation Divine Identity Religious Deconstruction Spiritual Initiation Spiritual Reflection The ancient world believed that the path to God began with a single realization: “Know thyself.” When we confront the illusions of ego, identity, and inherited belief systems, something deeper begins to emerge — the divine spark that has always existed within us. Awakening is not about becoming something new. It is about remembering who you truly are. Resources Mentioned Divine Rebirth Workbook A guided spiritual workbook for shadow work, identity transformation, and spiritual awakening. Connect with the Show Website www.2weirdos.us Follow on Social Media TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube If This Episode Resonated Share the episode with someone who is walking their own spiritual awakening journey. Leave a review so other misfits and mystics can find the show. And remember: You’re not too much. You’re not lost. You might simply be remembering who you are. Hashtags #2weirdos #ChristConsciousness #SpiritualAwakening #MysticalChristianity #Gnosis #KnowThyself #ReligiousDeconstruction #InnerTransformation #DivineSpark #SpiritualPodcast

    10 min
  7. Christ Consciousness Episode 7: The Lost Sources & Hidden Gospels

    Apr 21

    Christ Consciousness Episode 7: The Lost Sources & Hidden Gospels

    Episode Description What if some of the most powerful teachings about divine connection were never included in the Bible? In this episode of the Christ Consciousness Series, Denise explores the lost texts, hidden gospels, and ancient sources that shaped early Christianity but were later excluded from the biblical canon. From the Mesopotamian roots of the Eden story to the evolution of the four canonical gospels, this episode uncovers how spiritual traditions developed across cultures and centuries. We also examine the Gnostic texts discovered at Nag Hammadi, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the early Christian writings that emphasized direct communion with God instead of institutional authority. These ancient writings reveal a radically different perspective on spirituality: one where divine wisdom is not controlled by institutions, but experienced directly within the human soul. If you have ever wondered what might have been left out of the Bible—and why—this episode is a powerful place to begin. In This Episode • The Mesopotamian origins of the Eden narrative and how ancient myths influenced biblical storytelling • How the four canonical gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) evolved over time • The mysterious Q source, a lost collection of Jesus' sayings used by early gospel writers • The discovery of the Nag Hammadi Library and the Gnostic gospels • The Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Mary Magdalene, and other excluded texts • How early Christian communities practiced direct spiritual experience and inner revelation • The role of politics and empire in shaping the biblical canon Key Themes Spiritual authority vs institutional control Hidden teachings of early Christianity Direct communion with God Mysticism within the Christian tradition The evolution of sacred texts Quote From This Episode "Nothing divine is ever truly lost. It is only hidden until humanity is ready to remember." Go Deeper If this episode sparked your curiosity, explore the deeper teachings behind the lost texts. Hidden Scriptures Study Kit A guided exploration of the Gnostic gospels, the Book of Enoch, and other ancient writings the Church excluded. This study kit includes: • Text breakdowns • Historical context • Reflection prompts • Spiritual integration exercises Link in the episode description. Listen If You Are Interested In Christian mysticism Gnostic teachings Biblical history and textual evolution Spiritual awakening and Christ consciousness Deconstructing religion Connect With Denise Website: https://www.2weirdos.us Follow the podcast for new episodes in the Christ Consciousness Series, where we explore the deeper teachings of Jesus beyond religious tradition. Share This Episode If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who is questioning what they were taught about faith. You never know who might be ready to rediscover the deeper story. Hashtags #ChristConsciousness #HiddenGospels #NagHammadi #GnosticTexts #BiblicalHistory #SpiritualAwakening #ChristianMysticism #EscapingReligion #2weIrDOs

    17 min
  8. Christ Consciousness Episode 6: The Inner Kingdom - Heaven Isn’t a Place, It’s a State of Consciousness

    Apr 14

    Christ Consciousness Episode 6: The Inner Kingdom - Heaven Isn’t a Place, It’s a State of Consciousness

    What if Heaven was never meant to be a place you go after death… but a state of awareness you awaken to while living? In this episode of 2weIrDOs, Denise breaks down one of the most radical teachings of Jesus that religion often ignores: “The Kingdom of God is within you.” — Luke 17:21 If that’s true, then Heaven isn’t geography. It’s consciousness. We explore the mystical meaning behind Christ Consciousness, the original Greek language of the Bible, and how ancient spiritual traditions understood the Kingdom of God as an inner awakening rather than a future reward. This episode dives into: • The true meaning of “the Kingdom within” • Why salvation may be self-realization instead of passive belief • How empires and institutions turned Heaven into a distant location • The connection between Christ Consciousness and spiritual awakening • How awareness, forgiveness, and love activate the “Kingdom” within • Why mystical Christianity and early spiritual teachings emphasized inner transformation Denise also shares cultural reflections, spiritual affirmations, and a practical ritual for activating your inner temple of awareness. If you’ve ever felt like spirituality was meant to be deeper than the surface-level teachings you grew up with, this conversation will resonate. Because maybe the real question isn’t: “How do we get to Heaven?” Maybe the question is: “What happens when we realize we’re already inside it?” Key Bible Verse Luke 17:21 “The kingdom of God is within you.” Angel of the Episode Archangel Zadkiel — Angel of Mercy and Spiritual Transmutation Zadkiel represents forgiveness, emotional transformation, and the ability to release past identities so we can awaken to our divine nature. Weekly Ritual: The Inner Temple This week’s practice focuses on reconnecting with your inner awareness. Light a purple candle (symbolizing spiritual transmutation).Sit quietly and breathe slowly.Visualize entering a sacred temple inside your heart.Release guilt, fear, and limiting beliefs.Speak this affirmation:“I release the illusion of separation. I return to divine awareness.” Featured Resource You Were the Miracle All Along Book + Transformational Workbook A guided journey to help you: • Deconstruct religious shame • Reclaim your spiritual identity • Activate the divine awareness within Available at: https://www.DeniseAlena.com Connect with 2weIrDOs Website https://www.2weirdos.us Follow for more mystical conversations about faith, consciousness, and spiritual awakening. TikTok Instagram YouTube Podcast Platforms Everywhere Listener Invitation What does “The Kingdom Within” mean to you? Share your reflections, tag the show, or DM Denise your insights. Your story might be featured in a future episode. If You Enjoyed This Episode • Follow the podcast • Share with a friend who’s deconstructing religion • Leave a review to help other seekers find the show Hashtags (SEO + Discovery) #ChristConsciousness #KingdomWithin #MysticalChristianity #SpiritualAwakening #DeconstructingReligion #ChristianMysticism #InnerKingdom #SpiritualTruth #FaithDeconstruction #2weirdosPodcast

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Welcome to Two Weirdos, where faith meets freedom, synchronicities reveal truth, and the spiritual journey is anything but ordinary. Join me, Denise, and the fellow seekers, spiritual rebels, and truth explorers who walk this path with me. Here, we dive deep into the sacred, the strange, and the signs leading us toward divine alignment. This isn’t about fitting in—it’s about awakening to who you truly are. Through raw conversations, thought-provoking insights, and real-life spiritual encounters, Two Weirdos explores: ✨ Recognizing divine signs & synchronicities ✨ Escaping religious constraints & reclaiming faith ✨ Manifestation, energy work, and spiritual gifts ✨ Love, purpose, and navigating divine relationships If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit into traditional faith, but you know something bigger is guiding you—this is your space. You’re the second weirdo. 🔥 New episodes every week! Let’s go seek.

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