Ogum! The warrior who became a deity. What can this eternal African spirit of iron and war teach us about feeling our feels and working through accountability? Let's journey together.

Full text of Lucille Clifton's poem "won't you celebrate with me" here:

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50974/wont-you-celebrate-with-me

When President Donald Trump surged federal agents, military personnel and deputized police into Washington DC, home of 750,000 people, he must have forgotten that DC has no tolerance for fools or bullies. Join Ryan along side tens of thousands of protesters who took to the streets on the September 6th 2025 to free the city from occupation.

"Learning from the 60s" by Audre Lorde https://old.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1982-audre-lorde-learning-60s/

*Mea Culpa: In the episode Ryan refers to the speech as "Lessons from the 60s" and that ain't it. I guess we're all learning.

Aw man, now he's talking about Jesus. Yep. Sort of. Who? Let's talk about a man from Nazareth, a real one who walked, sought justice and died for it.

Let's learn how calling people in, rather than calling people out, can be the power move in a world dominated by those willing to use state violence to enforce their will on the people.

"Calling IN: A Less Disposable Way of Holding Each Other Accountable" by Ngoc Loan Tran http://www.bgdblog.org/2013/12/calling-less-disposable-way-holding-accountable/

Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel by Loretta J. Ross. https://lorettajross.com

Did y'all know that Superman is actually pretty deep, spiritual even? Let's learn what the Man of Steel has to teach us about power and decency.

Consider supporting Revive Gaza. No one deserves to die of starvation or dehydration. You can learn more about Revive Gaza and donate here: http://alturl.com/znacj

#Superman #DCComics #Clark Kent #Golem #Supermanandspirituality #SupermanJewish

Life is suffering. Life is full of joy and big Harley Davidsons. Let’s get right on suffering with two great teachers: the Buddha and OutKast…the band.

Talk back and ask questions at podcast@spiritpunch.org

Need some OutKast in your life, here's a Spotify playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47sWmQwIHY0YIHupeQCDtj?si=Y5X7CdxbTh20OUmO7prm7Q

So this is episode 1. Finally! Let's talk spiritual alignment, internal family systems theory, dogs and building trust in yourself.