Join pastor and podcaster Tara Lamont Eastman as she explores the sacredness in everyday life during the Advent season. This episode delves into the significance of the Advent wreath, the lighting of the pink candle for Gaudete Sunday, and the story of a special purple and pink stole gifted to Tara. Through personal anecdotes, biblical stories, and inspirational quotes, Tara invites listeners to embrace joy, love, and everyday acts of kindness as we journey toward Christmas. Tune in for blessings, reflections, and a call to celebrate the holy shenanigans of the season.To learn more about Lori Kochanski&apos;s weaving, <a href='https://riparianzonestudio.wordpress.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnNsltH_512SaZF3b8Vovj2UqoD8efuFJyudmrfox1mzZW4WCzFTtvY45O6C0_aem_XLL5U9e69wT9BXBcGmBJ6A'>visit here</a>The Poet, Cleo Wade&apos;s website is: <a href='https://cleowade.com/'>https://cleowade.com/</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms">Send Tara a Text Message</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman">Support the show</a>Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join pastor and podcaster Tara Lamont Eastman as she explores the sacredness in everyday life during the Advent season. This episode delves into the significance of the Advent wreath, the lighting of the pink candle for Gaudete Sunday, and the story of a special purple and pink stole gifted to Tara. Through personal anecdotes, biblical stories, and inspirational quotes, Tara invites listeners to embrace joy, love, and everyday acts of kindness as we journey toward Christmas. Tune in for blessings, reflections, and a call to celebrate the holy shenanigans of the season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Lori Kochanski&amp;apos;s weaving, &lt;a href='https://riparianzonestudio.wordpress.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;amp;utm_medium=social&amp;amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnNsltH_512SaZF3b8Vovj2UqoD8efuFJyudmrfox1mzZW4WCzFTtvY45O6C0_aem_XLL5U9e69wT9BXBcGmBJ6A'&gt;visit here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Poet, Cleo Wade&amp;apos;s website is: &lt;a href='https://cleowade.com/'&gt;https://cleowade.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms"&gt;Send Tara a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join pastor and podcaster Tara Lamont Eastman as she explores the sacredness in everyday life during the Advent season. This episode delves into the significance of the Advent wreath, the lighting of the pink candle for Gaudete Sunday, and the story of a special purple and pink stole gifted to Tara. Through personal anecdotes, biblical stories, and inspirational quotes, Tara invites listeners to embrace joy, love, and everyday acts of kindness as we journey toward Christmas. Tune in for bless...

The Sacred Lights of Advent Part 2

Welcome to Season 7 of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast with Tara Lamont Eastman. This Advent-themed episode explores the intersection of faith and art through storytelling, reflections on hope and peace, and poetry. Tara shares a personal story from the AKG Art Museum and introduces the concept of theopoetics—speaking about the divine through the arts. Dive into the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as we journey through Advent. Featuring insights from theologians Shelly Rambo and Heather Walton, and a poignant poem by Morgan Harper Nichols, this episode invites listeners to pause amid the holiday rush and reflect on the sacredness in everyday life.Show notes:The painting referenced in this episode is <a href='https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akseli_Gallen-Kallela_-_M%C3%A4ntykoski_Waterfall_(with_frames).jpg'>Mäntykoski Waterfall’, by Finnish Artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela</a>.Thanks to musician and poet <a href='https://morganharpernichols.com/'>Morgan Harper Nichols</a> for her permission to share her poem, Dark Purple.Gratitude to Theopoets - Professors <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-rambo-5a54547/'>Shelly Rambo</a> and <a href='https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/heatherwalton/'>Heather Walton</a> for their theological resources. Advent readings:HOPE Light one candle to watch for Messiah. One little flame illuminates the darkness. Little flame, even from a distance, you offer Warmth and welcome, even in our wandering. We set out in HOPE, that God fulfills the promise…   &quot;Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.&quot; Isaiah 2:3 PEACE Light two candles to watch for Messiah. Two flames shine and give light to help us: see, navigate, and travel safely on our Advent journey. We carry PEACE with us, to gently be led homeward. “The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” Isaiah 11:2<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms">Send Tara a Text Message</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman">Support the show</a>Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Season 7 of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast with Tara Lamont Eastman. This Advent-themed episode explores the intersection of faith and art through storytelling, reflections on hope and peace, and poetry. Tara shares a personal story from the AKG Art Museum and introduces the concept of theopoetics—speaking about the divine through the arts. Dive into the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as we journey through Advent. Featuring insights from theologians Shelly Rambo and Heather Walton, and a poignant poem by Morgan Harper Nichols, this episode invites listeners to pause amid the holiday rush and reflect on the sacredness in everyday life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Show notes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The painting referenced in this episode is &lt;a href='https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akseli_Gallen-Kallela_-_M%C3%A4ntykoski_Waterfall_(with_frames).jpg'&gt;Mäntykoski Waterfall’, by Finnish Artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks to musician and poet &lt;a href='https://morganharpernichols.com/'&gt;Morgan Harper Nichols&lt;/a&gt; for her permission to share her poem, Dark Purple.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gratitude to Theopoets - Professors &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-rambo-5a54547/'&gt;Shelly Rambo&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/heatherwalton/'&gt;Heather Walton&lt;/a&gt; for their theological resources. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Advent readings:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;HOPE&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Light one candle to watch for Messiah.&lt;br/&gt;One little flame illuminates the darkness.&lt;br/&gt;Little flame, even from a distance, you offer&lt;br/&gt;Warmth and welcome, even in our wandering.&lt;br/&gt;We set out in HOPE, that God fulfills the promise…&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;quot;Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.&amp;quot; Isaiah 2:3&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;PEACE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Light two candles to watch for Messiah.&lt;br/&gt;Two flames shine and give light to help us:&lt;br/&gt;see, navigate, and travel safely on our Advent journey.&lt;br/&gt;We carry PEACE with us, to gently be led homeward.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;“The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.” Isaiah 11:2&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms"&gt;Send Tara a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome to Season 7 of the Holy Shenanigans Podcast with Tara Lamont Eastman. This Advent-themed episode explores the intersection of faith and art through storytelling, reflections on hope and peace, and poetry. Tara shares a personal story from the AKG Art Museum and introduces the concept of theopoetics—speaking about the divine through the arts. Dive into the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as we journey through Advent. Featuring insights from theologians Shelly Rambo and Heather Wal...

The Sacred Lights of Advent Part 1

Join <a href='https://taralamonteastman.com/'>Tara Lamont Eastman</a>, host of the Holy Shenanigans podcast, as she welcomes her friends and classmates <a href='https://www.milligan.edu/team/kellie-brown/'>Kellie Brown </a>and <a href='https://www.instagram.com/joni_west/'>Joni Bouma </a>for a heartwarming discussion about giving thanks. They reflect on small kindnesses, everyday graces, and the beauty in ordinary life. Listen for an inspiring online poetry slam and discover the power of gratitude practices in finding joy and meaning in life&apos;s simple moments. Gratitude to Professor and Poet <a href='https://lynndomina.com/'>Lynn Domina</a> for her encouragement to read more poetry!Poems Read:<a href='https://www.danushalameris.com/poems'>Small Kindnesses</a> by <a href='https://www.danushalameris.com/poems'>Danusha Laméris</a> <a href='https://onbeing.org/blog/to-instruct-myself-over-and-over-in-joy/'>Mindful </a> by <a href='https://maryoliver.com/'>Mary Oliver</a> <a href='https://onbeing.org/poetry/the-facts-of-life/'>The Facts of Life</a> by <a href='https://www.padraigotuama.com/'>Pádraig Ó Tuama</a> <a href='https://onbeing.org/programs/poetry-from-the-on-being-gathering-naomi-shihab-nye-sep2018/'>Gratitude Pillow</a> by <a href='https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Naomi-Shihab-Nye/1339809'>Naomi Shihab Nye</a> Song Lyric Reference:<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZO8v94_iw'> &apos;Look Up&apos; </a>by <a href='https://joyoladokun.com/'>Joy Oladokun </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms">Send Tara a Text Message</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman">Support the show</a>Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join &lt;a href='https://taralamonteastman.com/'&gt;Tara Lamont Eastman&lt;/a&gt;, host of the Holy Shenanigans podcast, as she welcomes her friends and classmates &lt;a href='https://www.milligan.edu/team/kellie-brown/'&gt;Kellie Brown &lt;/a&gt;and &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/joni_west/'&gt;Joni Bouma &lt;/a&gt;for a heartwarming discussion about giving thanks. They reflect on small kindnesses, everyday graces, and the beauty in ordinary life. Listen for an inspiring online poetry slam and discover the power of gratitude practices in finding joy and meaning in life&amp;apos;s simple moments. Gratitude to Professor and Poet &lt;a href='https://lynndomina.com/'&gt;Lynn Domina&lt;/a&gt; for her encouragement to read more poetry!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Poems Read:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.danushalameris.com/poems'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Small Kindnesses&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.danushalameris.com/poems'&gt;Danusha Laméris&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://onbeing.org/blog/to-instruct-myself-over-and-over-in-joy/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Mindful &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;by &lt;a href='https://maryoliver.com/'&gt;Mary Oliver&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://onbeing.org/poetry/the-facts-of-life/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Facts of Life&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.padraigotuama.com/'&gt;Pádraig Ó Tuama&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://onbeing.org/programs/poetry-from-the-on-being-gathering-naomi-shihab-nye-sep2018/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Gratitude Pillow&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Naomi-Shihab-Nye/1339809'&gt;Naomi Shihab Nye&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Song Lyric Reference:&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZO8v94_iw'&gt; &amp;apos;Look Up&amp;apos; &lt;/a&gt;by &lt;a href='https://joyoladokun.com/'&gt;Joy Oladokun &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms"&gt;Send Tara a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join Tara Lamont Eastman, host of the Holy Shenanigans podcast, as she welcomes her friends and classmates Kellie Brown and Joni Bouma for a heartwarming discussion about giving thanks. They reflect on small kindnesses, everyday graces, and the beauty in ordinary life. Listen for an inspiring online poetry slam and discover the power of gratitude practices in finding joy and meaning in life's simple moments. Gratitude to Professor and Poet Lynn Domina for her encouragement to read more poetry...

Celebrating Life's Simple Moments: A Thanksgiving Special

Tara discusses the significance of All Saints Day and different ways to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. Tara shares her personal practices of remembrance and introduces listeners to the life and poetry of Welsh poet Ruth Bidgood, who dedicated her work to remembering the people and places of Wales. The episode includes a reflection on Bidgood&apos;s poem &apos;The Pause&apos; and concludes with a poetic response by Tara, encouraging listeners to find meaningful ways to honor their loved ones. Find comfort and hope through remembrance and celebrate the legacy of those who have passed. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms">Send Tara a Text Message</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman">Support the show</a>Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Tara discusses the significance of All Saints Day and different ways to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. Tara shares her personal practices of remembrance and introduces listeners to the life and poetry of Welsh poet Ruth Bidgood, who dedicated her work to remembering the people and places of Wales. The episode includes a reflection on Bidgood&amp;apos;s poem &amp;apos;The Pause&amp;apos; and concludes with a poetic response by Tara, encouraging listeners to find meaningful ways to honor their loved ones. Find comfort and hope through remembrance and celebrate the legacy of those who have passed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms"&gt;Send Tara a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tara discusses the significance of All Saints Day and different ways to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. Tara shares her personal practices of remembrance and introduces listeners to the life and poetry of Welsh poet Ruth Bidgood, who dedicated her work to remembering the people and places of Wales. The episode includes a reflection on Bidgood's poem 'The Pause' and concludes with a poetic response by Tara, encouraging listeners to find meaningful ways to honor their loved ...

Light a Candle of Remembrance: A Sacred Pause

Pastor Tara welcomes <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidimarsh1204'>Heidi Marsh Stayboldt</a>, artist and founder of <a href='https://www.sanctuaryandtable.com/'>Sanctuary &amp; Table</a>. They discuss the intersection of art, spirituality, and the celebration of Halloween. They reflect on the origins of Halloween, emphasizing community, creativity, and remembrance of loved ones. Heidi shares experiences from her travels and the impact of art in her spiritual journey, including a profound encounter in Italy. The episode highlights the importance of embracing fear and using it to foster community and connection. They conclude by discussing the role of creativity and art in enriching spiritual practices and fostering a sense of belonging. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms">Send Tara a Text Message</a><a href='https://beyond.beaconnj.org' target='_blank'>Beyond The Beacon</a> Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith! Listen on: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1676828873' target='_blank'>Apple Podcasts</a> &nbsp; <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/6dBeBMD7Z4mO2tKo5V1ABS' target='_blank'>Spotify</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman">Support the show</a>Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Pastor Tara welcomes &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidimarsh1204'&gt;Heidi Marsh Stayboldt&lt;/a&gt;, artist and founder of &lt;a href='https://www.sanctuaryandtable.com/'&gt;Sanctuary &amp;amp; Table&lt;/a&gt;. They discuss the intersection of art, spirituality, and the celebration of Halloween. They reflect on the origins of Halloween, emphasizing community, creativity, and remembrance of loved ones. Heidi shares experiences from her travels and the impact of art in her spiritual journey, including a profound encounter in Italy. The episode highlights the importance of embracing fear and using it to foster community and connection. They conclude by discussing the role of creativity and art in enriching spiritual practices and fostering a sense of belonging.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1347916/open_sms"&gt;Send Tara a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href='https://beyond.beaconnj.org' target='_blank'&gt;Beyond The Beacon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen on: &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1676828873' target='_blank'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; &amp;nbsp; &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/6dBeBMD7Z4mO2tKo5V1ABS' target='_blank'&gt;Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/taraleastman"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary’s Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Pastor Tara welcomes Heidi Marsh Stayboldt, artist and founder of Sanctuary &amp; Table. They discuss the intersection of art, spirituality, and the celebration of Halloween. They reflect on the origins of Halloween, emphasizing community, creativity, and remembrance of loved ones. Heidi shares experiences from her travels and the impact of art in her spiritual journey, including a profound encounter in Italy. The episode highlights the importance of embracing fear and using it to foster comm...

From Trick-or-Treat to Communion: Exploring Sacred Community

Holy 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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