Holy Shenanigans
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsHoly Shenanigans shares stories that surprise, encourage, and sometimes even turn life upside down – all in the name of love. Your muse is Tara Lamont Eastman, pastor, podcaster and practitioner of Holy Shenanigans . Join her on a journey of unforgettable spiritual adventure that is always sacred but never stuffy.
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Cross Carrying Car Repair & New Life
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn the Easter episode of Holy Shenanigans, Tara tells a story about cross-carrying Simon and how 15 years of car repairs led to new life. Included in this episode are mentions of the famous Fred Rogers "Helpers" quote and a brief excerpt from author Cleo Wade's book Heart Talk. For more information on Ms. Wade's work, go to: cleowade.com. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating ...
Outsiders & Lightning Rods
March 23, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBTara talks about the power of outsiders to hack systems of injustice, her first hand experience as a spiritual lightning rod, and the challenge of Brendan the Navigator to live a risky life. Resources in this episode include Stacy Abrams’ Lead from Outside & Northumbria Community’s Celtic Daily Prayer. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spect...
Look At Me, Really!
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBTara talks about the challenge of really seeing people and is joined by special guest Roger Hutchison. You can get a sneak peek at Roger's new book, Face: A Love Story, at: https://www.flipsnack.com/AE9A9F7EFB5/face-a-love-story.html References in this episode include Parker Palmer's Courage to Teach and Jewel's song lyric to the song One of Us. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-cr...
Football, freedom & remembering John 3:16 & 17
March 09, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBTara tells a story of how a football game led her on a search for the whole story of John 3:16 AND 17 and how a visit to a monastery gave her the tools to seek peace in a time of conflict… To read more about the “slave bible” referenced in this episode, see: npr.org/2018/12/09/674995075/slave-bible-from-the-1800s-omitted-key-passages-that-could-incite-rebellion … The poem by Joseph Seamon Cotter JR. appears in the book African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song. Wild Goo...
Sun Song
March 02, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MBWinter is holding on here in Central New York, but the calendar promises that Spring is almost here. This week I'm sharing Sun Song, an original composition I recorded back in the 1990s with a band called The Bubble Gum Machine. Next week I'll be back to our regular format, but I hope this song brightens your spirit with thoughts of warm sunshine, green grass, and fresh air! Vocals: Tara Lamont Eastman, Guitar: Joe Tomassoni, Bass: Marty Loomis, Drums: Roger Tubbs, Keyboard: Annie Immordino ...
What Are You Hungry For?
February 23, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBWe wrestle with the question "What are you hungry for?" Tara tells stories about her appetite for music, prayer with a stranger, and how all people have a hunger for spiritual nourishment. A segment from Fran Pratt's Litany for Hunger is included in this episode. To learn more about her ministry go to franpratt.com or patreon.com/franpratt. Check out the music of The Lost Dogs at thelostdogs.bandcamp.com. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social ...
Toys, Ashes & Treasure
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBTara tells a story about Jesus calling people to let go of things, why she loves Ash Wednesday & points out the treasure that shows up in the middle of a world-changing pandemic. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists fro...
Mountains, Sheep & Messages of Change
February 09, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBTara tells stories of transfiguration… of Jesus on a high mountain, of her own travels up a mountain and the journey into the everyday valleys of life. Our guest poet and musician, Zohaib Khawar, shares his poem based on the 23rd Psalm: "In my talks, and in all my conditions, You are with me / In my happiness and sadness, You are with me / You hold my hand, guide me on the way and take me to green pastures / In my everyday, and in every night, You are with me / You said, you'll not leave me ...
The Rebellious Hands of Healing
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBTara tells a story of the compassionate & rebellious healing action of Jesus, as well as a personal encounter of healing from thousands of miles away. This episode reflects how healing takes place where it is needed and often arrives in ways we least expect. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, c...
Lights! Action! Calm.
January 26, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBTara shares the story of her calling to be a pastor, She also asks you to consider your calling to your community. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can u...
King's Dream & Me
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBTara tells a story about Dr King's dream and reflects on the call of curating "beloved community" today. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the di...
A Deep Dive for Peace
January 12, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBLet’s take some time today to consider peace and what it calls us to do. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the discount code a-tle24 for a $50 dis...
The Sacred Space of AND
January 05, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.03 MBThe New Year may find us occupied with the future, but Tara encourages us to pause for a moment and trace out our connections to the past and the present. A resource mentioned in this episode is Sacred Space, published by the Irish Jesuits. It is a good resource if you’re looking for daily inspiration. For more information on Sacred Space go to: https://www.sacredspace.ie/ Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come togethe...
Christmas Sweets Mix
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIt’s our 1st annual holiday special with listener contributions from Australia, Ireland & the USA. Contributing Artists: Lorraine Savage – Church Member and sewer of all things beautiful from King of Kings Lutheran Church in Liverpool NY. Poem titled: “Dear Santa” LeoWT - a seminarian, hairdresser, and activist, but most importantly they are a Tejera. Leo, together with their partner, Elle Tejera, own #WTHAIR in Olean Ny. They have five children, four pets, and one passion in life, makin...
Christmas Cards, Secret Santa & Ina
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThe pressure is on to have a perfect Christmas, but love is the only thing that really matters. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the discount cod...
Mary, A Poster & Love
December 15, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThe pandemic can find us feeling so disconnected from others, but we can say HERE I AM to the same love present in Mary’s song—even over a Zoom call! Check out more about the outstanding poet referenced in this episode, Kaitlin Shetler: FB @kaitlinhardyshetler , Instagram @theskeptileptic & Twitter @tufftaffy Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, an...
A Bad Job, an iPod & Joy
December 08, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBJoy shows up in places we least expect. Even in stressful times we can make room for it. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the discount code a-tl...
Sleep, Bread & Peace
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBLearn a new way to reflect on your day in a practice based on the book Sleeping With Bread by Dennis Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, and Matthew Linn. Tara also invites you to submit a poem for the upcoming holiday episode. #sleepingwithbread Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous convers...
Hope, Feathers & Homework
November 24, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBA story of grief & a powerful coping mechanism. Also, Tara wants to YOU to submit a poem for a special Christmas edition of Holy Shenanigans! Details at the end of the show. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from oth...
Unintentional Compassion
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.58 MBWe all need a place to belong. Tara gives thanks for one of those sacred spaces in her life. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the discount code a...
Show 'Em What You've Got!
November 10, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBTara reminds you to be who you are and get into some “good trouble.” Also: a prayer for peace this Veterans Day. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use...
Playdate With Pause
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBWhile everything around us screams for our attention, Tara explains how “hitting the pause button” is an indispensable practice for living fully in the present while keeping an eye on the future. Tara also reminds you to cast your ballot and gives a shout out to the Benedictine Sisters of Erie. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, e...
For All The Saints & Second-Hand Clothes
October 27, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBTara tells of story of some holy shenanigans with some second-hand baby clothes. Sometimes we receive grace from others. Other times we get to give it away. Also: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders...
Halloween! A Werewolf! And A Silver Bullet Of Love!
October 20, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBTara tells a tale of grief, fear, forgiveness, love, and candy corn. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the discount code a-tle24 for a $50 discoun...
Conflict Is My Friend
October 13, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIt’s election season in the USA and everyone is losing their minds. Conflict can push us apart or it can be an opportunity to listen, learn, and maybe even grow closer. Tara tells a story about how a friendship with an atheist taught her about grace. Also: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Richard Rohr, non-dualistic thinking, and a belated prom thank you. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-...
Paint the Fish
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MBSaying “yes” to every invitation can leave us overextended and depleted. Tara shares the importance of making room for the things that give our lives energy and meaning. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other ...
002 The Great Escape
September 29, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBTara reminds everyone to register to vote and then talks about how love overcomes barriers. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the discount code a...
The Great Escape
September 29, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MBTara reminds everyone to register to vote and then talks about how love overcomes barriers. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other communities. Listeners of Holy Shenanigans Podcast can use the discount code a-...
001 Sneak Preview Edition
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this special sneak preview edition of Holy Shenanigans, Tara talks about being open to new ideas. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other commu...
Sneak Preview Edition
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBIn this special sneak preview edition of Holy Shenanigans, Tara talks about being open to new ideas. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Wherever we come together we learn and grow by co-creating art, music, story, theater, and spectacle, engaging in a wide variety of robust, courageous conversations with each other and with thought leaders and artists from other commun...
Introducing Holy Shenanigans
September 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 767 KBHoly Shenanigans will inspire and encourage you -- all in the name of love. Each week you’ll be encouraged to look for glimmers of the spiritual in your everyday life. Your guide is Tara Lamont Eastman: a creative, a feminist, a pastor and all-around sacred mischief-maker. She's spiritual, not stuffy. Support the Show. Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman is an Ordained Minister of Word & Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She was a contributing writer to the Collaborate Luther...