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
178 episodes since 2020
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,
September 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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29:15
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...
September 03, 2024
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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...
August 20, 2024
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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...
August 06, 2024
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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, ...
July 23, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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40:49
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...
July 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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38:55
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...
June 25, 2024
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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...
June 11, 2024
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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...
May 28, 2024
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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.
May 14, 2024
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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...
April 30, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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29:49
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...
April 16, 2024
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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...
April 02, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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35:00
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...
March 19, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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27:34
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...
March 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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20:47
An Icon-ic Lent with Kristen Wheeler
How can this Lent be "Icon-ic"?Join Rev. Tara Lamont Eastman on a Lenten journey with Kristen Wheeler as they explore iconography as a spiritual practice.Questions To Ponder:How could engaging with Icons enrich your Lent? Yo...
February 20, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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33:19
On the Road with Saint Brigid
Are you ready for a road trip - with St. Brigid?February 1st marks St. Brigid's Feast Day that marks the turning of the winter season to spring. St. Brigid is the feminine patron Saint of Ireland whose life and work centered on caring f...
February 06, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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9:14
Selah Season
Tara continues her thoughts about spiritual disciplines. This week she talks about pausing aka "filling your cup."
January 23, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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12:49
Star Words for 2024 with writer Rev. Katy Stenta
Welcome to a brand new year of sacred (non-stuffy) Holy Shenanigans! This season is exciting, with opportunities for fresh starts, but can be a time of overwhelming pressure to persue perfection. Well meaning resolutions can go sideways - fuele...
January 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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39:15
Expectant Advent - Love with guest Carolyn Whitehead
Week 4 Advent into Christmas features special guest, Carolyn Whitehead, member of First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown NY, ...
December 26, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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15:44
Expectant Advent - Joy with guests Lydia & Eve Kushmal
Special Guests, Lydia and Eve Kushmal, members of First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown NY, share what joy means to them in week three of HSP's 2023 Advent Series.
December 19, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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11:43
Expectant Advent - Peace with guest Dr. Chris Dahlie
Welcome to Advent Week 2: Peace with special guest Dr. Chris Dahlie , of First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown, NY. Dr. Dahlie, wrestles with the call to live peacefully, advocates for b...
December 12, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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20:21
Expectant Advent: Hope with guest Janita Byars
Welcome to Advent Week 1: Hope with special guest Janita Byars, member of First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown, NY. Janita, advocate of hope, share...
December 05, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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16:33
Gratitude Matters: Part 3 - A Place for the Child
Part 3 of HSP's #gratitudematters series features and interview with Mary T. MacDonald (founder of A Children's Place) and current director, Mo...
November 28, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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21:11
Gratitude Matters Part 2: Sleeping With Bread with guest Mary Bogan
Why does gratitude even matter?In this special Thanksgiving edition of Holy Shenanigans Podcast, Tara talks with her long-time blogging (yes blogging) friend Mary Bogan about the power of observing gratitude practices that began over 15...
November 21, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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41:50