In this special collab, Weird Fruits (Marebear & Stevie) joins Michael for a playful, profound dive into Joan Osborne's "One of Us"... sparking reflections on seeing God in the everyday, somatic receiving of compliments, mortal-immortal balance, belonging as Earth's "fruit," and sacred fruit rituals (red kiwi fireworks, pomelo sunrises). From energy exchanges to archetypes, we explore curiosity, presence, and what it means to feel seen. A joyful, curiosity-fueled mashup of podcasts, perfect for weird fruits and seekers questioning the divine in the details.

References:

• Joan Osborne's "One of Us" (song discussed as God's voice)
• Somatic practices: Receiving compliments (pause and feel), sacred meals (taste/give thanks for life forms), rose petal visualization (blessings for challenges)
• Fruits: Red kiwi (firework energy, crunchy seeds), Pomelo (soft sunrise, ancestral grapefruit)

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In this unfiltered sit-down, John Patrick Rist unpacks his life's raw edges: childhood shadows of fear, family fractures, spiritual quests through drugs and Eastern paths, and a seismic surrender to Jesus at 19. We wander through terror, identity wounds, and the pursuit of unshakeable truth, touching on unwanted same-sex attraction, demonic dread, and the quiet war between light and lies. No polished answers here, just the truth of what one human sees when he opens his eyes.

• Evangelism Explosion International (eeinternational.org)
• Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship (yogananda.org)
• Phil Keaggy & Keith Green… music that sticks in my soul

Original music by Buddy Anderson!

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A special thank you to our buddy Spencer Thomas with Kreator Kulture for our first ever intro reel! Check him out at https://kreatorkulture.com/ and follow him on socials @Kreatorkulture

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In this episode, Michael sits down with Sarah Matson, a spiritual guide, retreat leader, and advocate for personal transformation. From childhood visions of angels to overcoming profound grief and family challenges, Sarah shares her journey of rediscovering love as the ultimate emotion, shedding fear, and creating life-changing retreats worldwide. They dive deep into relational spirituality, the epidemic of fatherlessness, long-term marriage dynamics, and how neuro-linguistic programming unlocks subconscious healing. If you've ever felt trapped by past trauma or curious about blending faith, mysticism, and self-love, this raw, inspiring dialogue will ignite your own awakening. True connection starts with embracing your inner daughter of the divine.

Reading Material

• Gnostic Gospels: Sarah discusses diving into these ancient Christian texts as part of her exploration of Christian mysticism.
• Alan Watts' Works: Referenced in the context of embracing the "messy, broken, tattered, squishy human."

Social & Web links

• Sarah Matson's Socials:
• @sarahmatsoncommunity – Follow for updates on retreats, spiritual insights, and community events.
• @sarahmatsonbellydance - Follow Sarah’s art and join a class, in person or remote!
• Website: journeyempowered.co – Explore her retreats, coaching services, and resources on healing and empowerment.

Referenced Podcast

The Worldwide Fatherlessness Epidemic & call to action (thisisemotionart x The Curiosity Collective): https://youtu.be/AqtwtmjS3Io

Check out Tim Rist’s interview with his dad John on The Curiosity Collective Podcast the global epidemic of fatherlessness where they discuss faith, family, and healing from absent parental figures.

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Music by Buddy Anderson!

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Here’s my contact…

Email: averycookgroup@gmail.com

Socials: @thisisemotionart