Tara interviews <a href='https://www.crystalhallphd.com/'>Dr. Crystal Hall from Crystal Hall Coaching</a> about supporting and affirming women in ministry. Dr. Hall shares her journey, the challenges women face in ministry, and the importance of cultivating sustainable and life-giving ministries. The conversation explores themes of patriarchal structures and the significance of women&apos;s voices in proclaiming the gospel. Listen in on an inspiring discussion of the intersections of St. Brigid&apos;s Day, earth traditions, and the contributions of women saints like Brigid and Hildegard of Bingen.Hearth Keeper Prayer of St. Brigid - from <a href='https://www.saintbrigids.org/prayers'>St. Brigids.org</a>Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us, Lady of the Lambs, protect us, Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us.Beneath your mantle, gather us, And restore us to memory. Mothers of our mother,Foremothers strong.Guide our hands in yours, Remind us how to kindle the hearth. To keep it bright, to preserve the flame. Your hands upon ours,Our hands within yours, To kindle the light,Both day and night.The Mantle of Brigid about us, The Memory of Brigid within us, The Protection of Brigid keeping us From harm, from ignorance, from heartlessness.This day and night, From dawn till dark,From dark till dawn. <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 interviews &lt;a href='https://www.crystalhallphd.com/'&gt;Dr. Crystal Hall from Crystal Hall Coaching&lt;/a&gt; about supporting and affirming women in ministry. Dr. Hall shares her journey, the challenges women face in ministry, and the importance of cultivating sustainable and life-giving ministries. The conversation explores themes of patriarchal structures and the significance of women&amp;apos;s voices in proclaiming the gospel. Listen in on an inspiring discussion of the intersections of St. Brigid&amp;apos;s Day, earth traditions, and the contributions of women saints like Brigid and Hildegard of Bingen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hearth Keeper Prayer of St. Brigid - from &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.saintbrigids.org/prayers'&gt;&lt;b&gt;St. Brigids.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brigid of the Mantle, encompass us,&lt;br/&gt;Lady of the Lambs, protect us,&lt;br/&gt;Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beneath your mantle, gather us,&lt;br/&gt;And restore us to memory.&lt;br/&gt;Mothers of our mother,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Foremothers strong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guide our hands in yours,&lt;br/&gt;Remind us how to kindle the hearth.&lt;br/&gt;To keep it bright, to preserve the flame.&lt;br/&gt;Your hands upon ours,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our hands within yours,&lt;br/&gt;To kindle the light,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both day and night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Mantle of Brigid about us,&lt;br/&gt;The Memory of Brigid within us,&lt;br/&gt;The Protection of Brigid keeping us&lt;br/&gt;From harm, from ignorance, from heartlessness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This day and night,&lt;br/&gt;From dawn till dark,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From dark till dawn.&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 interviews Dr. Crystal Hall from Crystal Hall Coaching about supporting and affirming women in ministry. Dr. Hall shares her journey, the challenges women face in ministry, and the importance of cultivating sustainable and life-giving ministries. The conversation explores themes of patriarchal structures and the significance of women's voices in proclaiming the gospel. Listen in on an inspiring discussion of the intersections of St. Brigid's Day, earth traditions, and the contributions o...

Championing Women in Ministry with Dr. Crystal Hall

Tara welcomes <a href='https://www.greatergoodstrategy.com/about/emily-p-goodstein'>Emily Goodstein,</a> the Founder + CEO of <a href='https://www.greatergoodstrategy.com/'>Greater Good Strategy.</a> They discuss how to find fulfillment and purpose while contributing to the greater good. Emily shares her journey of establishing a digital marketing and fundraising firm that supports mission-driven organizations, emphasizing the power of community and sustainable work practices. She wears really cool glasses too!<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 welcomes &lt;a href='https://www.greatergoodstrategy.com/about/emily-p-goodstein'&gt;Emily Goodstein,&lt;/a&gt; the Founder + CEO of &lt;a href='https://www.greatergoodstrategy.com/'&gt;Greater Good Strategy.&lt;/a&gt; They discuss how to find fulfillment and purpose while contributing to the greater good. Emily shares her journey of establishing a digital marketing and fundraising firm that supports mission-driven organizations, emphasizing the power of community and sustainable work practices. She wears really cool glasses too!&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 welcomes Emily Goodstein, the Founder + CEO of Greater Good Strategy. They discuss how to find fulfillment and purpose while contributing to the greater good. Emily shares her journey of establishing a digital marketing and fundraising firm that supports mission-driven organizations, emphasizing the power of community and sustainable work practices. She wears really cool glasses too! Send Tara a Text Message Support the show Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Hol...

Aligning Your Passion & Purpose with Emily Goodstein of Greater Good Strategy

Kickstart the New Year as we embrace 2026 through the lens of love-inspired New Year&apos;s resolutions. Dive into reflections from Bonnie Smith Whitehouse&apos;s &apos;Season of Wonder&apos; and hear uplifting stories of simple, everyday acts of love—from sharing pens and art to donning joy sweaters and making Sunday soup. Let&apos;s explore how ordinary gestures can bring more life, liberation, creation, and love into our world. Join us in walking the way of love in this special New Year&apos;s episode.Gratitude to <a href='https://www.ellencorcella.com/'>Rev. Ellen Corcella</a> for her support of HSP!Book References:<a href='https://www.bonniesmithwhitehouse.com/seasons-of-wonder'>Seasons of Wonder</a> by <a href='https://www.bonniesmithwhitehouse.com/about'>Bonnie Smith Whitehouse</a> - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bonniesmithwhitehouse/?hl=en'>at Instagram</a><a href='https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789601/the-crone-zone-by-nina-bargiel-illustrated-by-pam-wishbow/'>Crone Zone</a> by <a href='https://ninabargiel.com/about'>Nina Bargiel</a> - <a href='https://www.instagram.com/slackmistress/?hl=en'>Slack Mistress at Instagram</a>Places to Visit:<a href='https://www.theplaza.restaurant/'>The Plaza Restaurant </a><a href='https://www.boughandbend.com/'>Bough and Bend Floral</a><a href='https://www.warrenfpc.org/'>First Presbyterian Church of Warren, PA</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;Kickstart the New Year as we embrace 2026 through the lens of love-inspired New Year&amp;apos;s resolutions. Dive into reflections from Bonnie Smith Whitehouse&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;Season of Wonder&amp;apos; and hear uplifting stories of simple, everyday acts of love—from sharing pens and art to donning joy sweaters and making Sunday soup. Let&amp;apos;s explore how ordinary gestures can bring more life, liberation, creation, and love into our world. Join us in walking the way of love in this special New Year&amp;apos;s episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gratitude to &lt;a href='https://www.ellencorcella.com/'&gt;Rev. Ellen Corcella&lt;/a&gt; for her support of HSP!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book References:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bonniesmithwhitehouse.com/seasons-of-wonder'&gt;Seasons of Wonder&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://www.bonniesmithwhitehouse.com/about'&gt;Bonnie Smith Whitehouse&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/bonniesmithwhitehouse/?hl=en'&gt;at Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789601/the-crone-zone-by-nina-bargiel-illustrated-by-pam-wishbow/'&gt;Crone Zone&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a href='https://ninabargiel.com/about'&gt;Nina Bargiel&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/slackmistress/?hl=en'&gt;Slack Mistress at Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Places to Visit:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theplaza.restaurant/'&gt;The Plaza Restaurant &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.boughandbend.com/'&gt;Bough and Bend Floral&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.warrenfpc.org/'&gt;First Presbyterian Church of Warren, PA&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>

Kickstart the New Year as we embrace 2026 through the lens of love-inspired New Year's resolutions. Dive into reflections from Bonnie Smith Whitehouse's 'Season of Wonder' and hear uplifting stories of simple, everyday acts of love—from sharing pens and art to donning joy sweaters and making Sunday soup. Let's explore how ordinary gestures can bring more life, liberation, creation, and love into our world. Join us in walking the way of love in this special New Year's episode. Gratitude to Rev...

Love Inspired New Year Resolutions

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

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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