https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Welcome to Loving The Imperfect, a show for seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski, a writer, a journalist, an educator who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years, and I continue to read and broaden my understanding of the human condition through the stories of others. This season we … Continue reading Mirabai Starr and the Divine Feminine
Tag: mysticism
Entering the Mystical Path: Spain’s Golden Age & W. Somerset Maugham with Psalm 143
In this episode, we explore what the beginning of a mystical path can look and feel like. I am speaking from my own experience, so please know that your experience might be different from mine. My journey began when I read W. Somerset Maugham's book Don Fernando, a history of Spain's Golden Age. In this book, he introduces some of the most important mystics of all time: St. Theresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, Luis de Leon, and the artist El Greco. This episode is our second to last episode in this season. I hope you enjoy it! Books/media mentioned in this episode: Somerset Maugham Interview: https://youtu.be/35zdFvas0uQ?si=5pq6qW357OBt9c2J Don Fernando by W. Somerset Maugham The Names of Christ by Luis de Leon The Interior Castle by St. Theresa of Avila translated and edited by Mirabai Starr The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila by Herself The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross translated by Kieran Kavanaugh Richard Rohr: Essential Teachings on Love by Richard Rohr selected and compiled by Joelle Chase and Judy Traeger
Episode 17: Silencing All the “Wicked” in the Land
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss Episode Transcript:Welcome to Loving the Imperfect Podcast, a show for laypeople and seekers of deeper contemplation. I'm Brianne Turczynski. For 10 years, I've been studying offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I'm a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years. So I thought it was my turn … Continue reading Episode 17: Silencing All the “Wicked” in the Land
When and How to Leave a Toxic Environment Like a Mystic with Psalm 94
Hello and Welcome to Loving the Imperfect!! Sometimes it can be hard to tell if you're experiencing a toxic environment. The toxicity can disguise itself and sometimes you've been existing in it for so long you can no longer read the signs. Join me as Psalm 94 guides us into this topic, and I tell you a little of my own experience leaving a toxic work environment. Books and Episodes mentioned in this episode: Witness: What I learned from Ellie Wiesel's Classroom by Ariel Burger Episode 4: How to Deal with Bullies Thank you for joining me. Please consider sharing and subscribing!
Is the Spirit Nudging You?
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2319470.rss  Transcript:Hello and welcome to Loving the Imperfect. I'm Brianne Turczynski, your host. This is a podcast for Christians and others of all beliefs and practices who are sick and tired of dogma and just want peace in the world across all religions and practices. With each episode, I share a brief story and a … Continue reading Is the Spirit Nudging You?
A Special Episode on Celtic Spirituality
Hi Everyone! I haven’t posted in a long time. I just started an inclusive spirituality podcast called Loving the Imperfect!! Season 1 has begun, and I’m covering every seventh psalm in my weekly episodes. They are published every Thursday at 5am eastern time. You can tune in everywhere podcasts are heard and downloaded! Please consider … Continue reading A Special Episode on Celtic Spirituality






