Ruptures and Roots

Conversations on the moments when the world cracks open, and the life that emerges in the ruins.

We are living in unprecedented times — of rupture, unraveling, and transformation. In Ruptures and Roots, host Joshua Swenson invites companions he has met on his path of healing and awakening to share their stories. Together, we explore the moments when life split apart, the beauty that roots in the ruins, and the possibilities that emerge through grief, collapse, and renewal. These are not tidy success stories — they are raw, human, and alive with the reminder that even in the cracks, life insists on growing deeper. gospelsofrupture.substack.com

Episodes

  1. JAN 17

    Reimagining Family: Andrew Belinsky on Music, Masculinity, and Healing in Community

    In this sixth episode of Ruptures and Roots, Joshua is joined by Andrew Belinsky — musician, facilitator, community builder, and musical mentor. In this conversation, they explore the intersections of rupture, masculinity, and transformation. Andrew shares about the role of community in healing, the importance of initiation and elderhood, and how men’s work offers a pathway toward vulnerability and emotional honesty. Andrew also shares his own journey through divorce and into conscious co-parenting, reflecting on how new paradigms of family and connection can emerge from deep listening and shared care. Joshua and Andrew speak about the shadow side of modern masculinity and how music becomes a vessel for healing, expression, and belonging. The episode closes with a spontaneous musical offering — a reminder of how creativity can carry us through uncertainty and back into the heart of community. Connect with Andrew and learn more about his work at andrewbelinsky.com Get full access to Gospels of Rupture at gospelsofrupture.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 5m

  2. 12/20/2025

    Embracing the Earth: Erin Carper on Somatic Healing, Rites of Passage, and Nature's Wisdom

    In this episode of Ruptures and Roots, Joshua sits down with Erin Carper, an eco-somatic guide and wilderness rites of passage facilitator. Together they explore Erin’s transformative journey from a professional ballet dancer to a somatic healer deeply connected to the land. Through personal stories and reflections, they discuss the power of nature, the importance of rites of passage, and the healing potential of reconnecting with our bodies and the earth. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about embracing life’s ruptures and finding strength in the roots that ground us. Connect with Erin and learn more about her work at erincarper.com Get full access to Gospels of Rupture at gospelsofrupture.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 13m

  3. 11/22/2025

    The Gifts of Our Fathers: Adam Tutor on Faith, Ritual, and Sacred Masculinity

    In this fourth episode of Ruptures and Roots, Joshua sits in the circle with Adam Tutor — men’s coach, wilderness guide, and founder of Wild Discipline. Together they trace Adam’s journey from boyhood ruptures and spiritual questioning to his life’s work guiding men through rites of passage that restore connection between fathers and sons. They explore themes of masculinity, faith, vulnerability, and the courage to walk into discomfort as a path of awakening. Through stories of wilderness, ritual, and personal transformation, Adam shares what it means to carry one’s burdens consciously — and when to lay them down in service of love. The conversation culminates with a poetic offering from Adam, calling men to remember their tears as medicine and to bring their gifts down from the mountain. You can find out more about Adam’s work at Disciple of the Wild Get full access to Gospels of Rupture at gospelsofrupture.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 6m
  4. Listening to the Living World: Leah Clements on Ceremony, Rupture, and Renewal

    10/22/2025

    Listening to the Living World: Leah Clements on Ceremony, Rupture, and Renewal

    In this third episode of Ruptures and Roots, Joshua sits down with Leah Clements to explore the tender terrain of rupture, ceremony, and transformation. Leah shares her story of undergoing a profound ceremonial experience through her vision fast that reshaped her relationship to self, community, and the living world. Their conversation moves through themes of instability and surrender, the dance between grief and gratitude, and the ways nature mirrors our own cycles of loss and renewal. Together, they reflect on how rupture can open the heart to deeper listening—both to the inner voice and to the world around us. Through Leah’s insights, this episode invites us to honor the messiness of growth, to find beauty in descent, and to remember our belonging within the great web of life. Mentioned in this episode: I, Coronavirus by Bayo Akomolafe Gofundme for Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Alshaer Becoming Unsettled: Why White Virtue Will Not Save Us The School of Lost Borders Get full access to Gospels of Rupture at gospelsofrupture.substack.com/subscribe

    1 hr
  5. Walking with the Night: Josh Harper on Intuition, Grief, and Communing with Nature

    10/08/2025

    Walking with the Night: Josh Harper on Intuition, Grief, and Communing with Nature

    In this second conversation of Ruptures and Roots, Joshua sits down with “soul friend” Josh Harper to explore themes of masculinity, healing, and transformation. Together they reflect on the wounds of anemic masculinity and the possibilities that open when men integrate feminine energy into their lives. Josh shares the Flowering Wand, from the book by Sophie Strand, as a new archetype for masculinity—one rooted in regeneration, growth, and authenticity. Their exchange moves through personal healing journeys, the role of grief as a teacher, and the power of somatic practices, community, and men’s groups in supporting transformation. They also delve into the importance of nature connection—especially night hikes—as a way to deepen intuition, emotional honesty, and spiritual grounding. The conversation culminates in reflections on parenting, vulnerability, and what it means to walk together toward the Great Turning: a shift into regenerative living and authentic relationship with self, community, and the more-than-human world. Get full access to Gospels of Rupture at gospelsofrupture.substack.com/subscribe

    59 min
  6. Leaning into the Darkness: Sungil Fleischman on Healing, Boundaries, and Transformation

    09/24/2025

    Leaning into the Darkness: Sungil Fleischman on Healing, Boundaries, and Transformation

    In this first conversation for Ruptures and Roots, Joshua sits down with Sungil Fleischman to explore the ongoing nature of rupture and transformation. Together they reflect on Sungil’s journey of healing from a high-control religious background and the practices that have helped him root deeper into his authentic self. The conversation touches on parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS), the challenges of navigating relationships and setting healthy boundaries, and how parenting transforms when children are free to express their emotions. From psychedelics and plant medicine to hiking, meditation, and emotional expression, Sungil shares insights into the many ways rupture can become an opening into deeper connection. This episode culminates in reflections on embracing the unknown and recognizing the generational impact of healing work. Get full access to Gospels of Rupture at gospelsofrupture.substack.com/subscribe

    58 min
  7. Ruptures and Roots - Trailer

    08/29/2025

    Ruptures and Roots - Trailer

    In this trailer, host Joshua Swenson introduces Ruptures and Roots — a podcast born from his own journey of healing and awakening. Along the way, he’s met companions with powerful stories of rupture and renewal, and this podcast is a circle for those voices. Subscribe now to hear their stories in upcoming episodes. Get full access to Gospels of Rupture at gospelsofrupture.substack.com/subscribe

    2 min
  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

We are living in unprecedented times — of rupture, unraveling, and transformation. In Ruptures and Roots, host Joshua Swenson invites companions he has met on his path of healing and awakening to share their stories. Together, we explore the moments when life split apart, the beauty that roots in the ruins, and the possibilities that emerge through grief, collapse, and renewal. These are not tidy success stories — they are raw, human, and alive with the reminder that even in the cracks, life insists on growing deeper. gospelsofrupture.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Conversations on the moments when the world cracks open, and the life that emerges in the ruins.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gospels of Rupture
  • Show Website
    Ruptures and Roots