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Holy Shenanigans
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.
Episodes
186 episodes
Unwrapping Advent Part 4: A Journey Filled with Love
Tara reflects on the theme of love, sharing personal stories and encouraging listeners to connect meaningfully with others through acts of kindness. Discover how a childhood memory of olives on a relish tray transformed into enduring acts of lo...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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11:37
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Unwrapping Advent Part 3: A Journey Filled with Joy
Tara delves into the theme of joy for the third week of Advent. She reflects on the life and legacy of her family friend, Pat, known for his exuberant joy even amidst personal struggles like his MS diagnosis. Tara shares personal anecdotes, enc...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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10:21
Unwrapping Advent Part 2: A Journey Filled with Peace
This week Tara reflects on peace through stories, reflections, and practical tips. Learn about the significance of Advent, discover inspiring anecdotes, and explore ways to cultivate peace in your everyday life. This episode includes a special ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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9:20
Unwrapping Advent Part 1: A Journey Filled with Hope
Welcome to this first episode of the 6th season of Holy Shenanigans. Advent is a time for reflection and new beginnings. This festive season, Tara invites you to slow down and embrace hope. Download a new episode every Tuesday in December for u...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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10:39
The Joy of Advent with authors Rebecca & Stephen Grabill
Pastor Tara welcomes authors Rebecca & Steven Grabill to discuss their new book, The Joy of Advent: Family Celebrations for Advent and the 12 Days of Christmas. Explore how ...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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21:45
Superheroes, Halloween & All the Saints
Pastor Tara invites you to reflect on the seasons of Halloween & All Saints Day as a time for soul-searching and new beginnings. She reminisces about her childhood love for Wonder Woman, drawing parallels between superheroes in comics and e...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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11:01
Finding Community in Digital Ministry Spaces with Rev. Kyle Delhagen
In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to connect spiritually while staying grounded in our daily lives is crucial. In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, host Tara Lamont Eastman and Pastor Kyle Delhagen have an impromptu conversation about t...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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17:02
Breaking Down Doors: Women's Voices in Creativity with Ruth Hetland & Dawn Trautman of the Created Creative Podcast
Tara has a heartfelt conversation with Dawn Trautman & Ruth Hetland of the Created Creative podcast, as they explore creativity during tumultuous times. They discuss their unique practices, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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25:48
Parables of a Resilient Nomad: A Conversation with Dawn Trautman
Tara Lamont Eastman interviews life coach, podcaster, theologian, and author Dawn Trautman about her new book,
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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30:00
Embracing Autumn Transitions With Sacred Wisdom From The Celtic Tradition
In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman offers encouragement and strategies for transitioning from summer to fall. She presents a 'Top 10 Back to School' list and introduces the story of Pelagius, an influential but cont...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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14:15
Joyful Connections with Jennie Lea at the Wild Goose Festival
In this episode recorded at the Wild Goose Festival 2024, Tara interviews Jennie Lea, the creator of Dudes in Cute Shirts. They discuss the importance of forming connections through simple joys and shared moments, such as complimenting bright s...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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15:42
Embracing Divine Love and Community Connection with Chantal McKinney at the Wild Goose Festival
In this episode of the Holy Shenanigans podcast, host Tara Lamott Eastman speaks from the Wild Goose Festival 2024. She introduces Chantal McKinney, a practitioner focused on reawakening and repairing the awareness of divine love within individ...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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19:48
Holy Shenanigans LIVE Connections at the Wild Goose Festival
In this special episode of Holy Shenanigans, recorded at the Wild Goose Festival 2024, host Tara Lamont Eastman delves into connection, community, and the divine dance of the Holy Spirit. Joined by guests Frances Cutshaw, Joy Celeste Crawford, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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41:33
Wild Goose Festival Reunion with Frances Cutshaw & Joy Celeste Crawford
Tara revisits conversations with two friends from the Wild Goose Festival. First Frances Cutshaw talks about her journey with self-love and the Order of St. Hildegard. She shares her struggle and dedication to caring for herself spirituall...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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39:39
Summer Solstice, Storms and Times of Change
In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, Tara reflects on finding the sacred in daily life. Using the biblical story from Mark 4 where Jesus calms a storm, Tara discusses the metaphorical storms of life and how we can navigate them. She...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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20:30
You Are Loved (Pride 2024)
In this episode, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman discusses the theme of 'wild love' and draws parallels between the protective nature of wild geese and the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a wild goose in Celtic Christianity. Through a relatable sto...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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11:41
Open Up To Love
In 'Holy Shenanigans' hosted by Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman, listeners are encouraged to explore the sacred in daily life and open up to different facets of love. Tara shares personal stories, including a bubble-blowing practice with her childre...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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14:18
Look Up!
An episode exploring the power of little ascensions and the connection between music, love, and encouragement.
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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12:47
A Faith of Many Rooms: An Interview with Debie Thomas
Author Debie Thomas discusses her new book "A Faith of Many Rooms" with Pastor Tara. They delves into topi...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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30:34
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Wild Goose Festival 2024 Preview with Tim Kerr
Why go to the Wild Goose Festival?Everyone's answer to this question is different. Some go for the music, others for the camping, some take in theological lectures, poetr...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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16:03
Tony Jones & The God of the Wild Places
This week Tara discusses spirituality and nature with special guest Tony Jones. They reminisce about the the emergent church movement, the intersection of faith and nature, and even the role of dogs in spiritual journeys. Tony shares insi...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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35:45
Writing as a Spiritual Practice with Rev. Dr. Eileen Campbell-Reed
Writing is spiritual practice. Where do you begin, if you want to try it out? Pen. Pencil.Journal.Laptop.Yes, all of these tools can help with your writing practice, but first you need yourself and a community to support...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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28:19
Everything Good About God is True - with Rev. Bruce Reyes Chow
Is Everything Good about God True?Join Rev. Tara Eastman and special guest Rev. Bruce Reyes Chow to discuss his new book to help...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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20:47