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  • Progressive Movement Rant: Let’s Not Eat Our Own, Ok? 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian and Witches’ Order of the Golden Dawn Collections, 2015-01-15)
    A bit of a rant to start off the new year. The progressive movement has its problems, and the worst one is alienating those who are changing their minds....and alienating each other.
  • Happy New Year and Thank You! 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian and Witches’ Order of the Golden Dawn Collections, 2014-12-29)
    Rev. Gina Pond provides a short Thank You All for making the first 6 months of This Week In Heresy a success! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAJH4Zxdbv0&feature=youtu.be
  • At the Crossroads #blacklivesmatter 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian and Witches’ Order of the Golden Dawn Collections, 2014-12-10)
    We are at the crossroads. We see more than we have in the past. Where do we go from here? What choice will we make for humanity’s future?
  • I Imagine a Church that... 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian and Witches’ Order of the Golden Dawn Collections, 2014-12-02)
    Rev. Gina Pond as pastor of Between the Worlds Church, wrote this short piece for a friend's project. She was asked to complete the sentence: "I imagine a church that..." Produced and recorded in my home studio in San Jose, CA.
  • Sermon: Not of this Flock 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian and Witches’ Order of the Golden Dawn Collections, 2014-11-20)
    Wicca and Christianity, to some, seem to be completely incompatible paths. But are they? When Jesus said that there are others “not of this flock” who were coming, could he have meant those who practice more than one faith ...
  • Moving: Figuratively and Literally 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian and Witches’ Order of the Golden Dawn Collections, 2014-09-18)
    This episode is a bit heavy on the announcement side of things. It's also about letting go and giving thanks! Rev. Pond discussing the need to physical move to a new home as well as letting go of stressful situations. She ...
  • Who Do You Say I Am? 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian and Witches’ Order of the Golden Dawn Collections, 2014-09-03)
    Words have power. Words can hurt. Words can heal. How do you use words in spiritual space? In this podcast, Rev. Pond begins by reciting Mark 8: 27-30 (NRSV) and points out that Jesus knew words have power.
  • Thoughts on Ferguson 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian, 2014-08-20)
    Opening this podcast with a passage from “The Prophet” by Kahlil Gibran, Rev. Pond, using the Ferguson Uprising as a jumping off point, discusses the prejudices in our society and how we really are all the same. She states ...
  • You Can’t be a Proper Witch If... 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian, 2014-08-13)
    In this podcast, Rev. Pond explores the practices of covens and witches and how certain aspects originally practiced at its inception might not be appropriate now if the dynamics of the group have change.
  • Failure 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian, 2014-08-13)
    In this podcast, Rev. Pond explores the practices of covens and witches and how certain aspects originally practiced at its inception might not be appropriate now if the dynamics of the group have change.
  • The Sword of Morrigan 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian, 2014-07-16)
    Rev. Gina Pond recites one of her sermons written during divinity school dealing with death. Death is not limited to physical death, but also includes spiritual death.
  • Between the Worlds: A Christian-Wiccan Liturgy 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Cupertino, CA: Circle of Cerridwen Press, 2013., 2013)
    Rev. Gina Pond’s discussion on how liturgy fits into the Wiccan faith.
  • Metafaith 
    Thompson, Sarah, Rev. (Cupertino, CA: Circle of Cerridwen Press, 2013., 2013)
    Rev. Sarah Thompson provides an introduction to the concept of Metafaith and how it is the same or different from faith in general and interfaith practices.
  • Who the Heck are You? 
    Pond, Gina A., Rev. (Open Source Alexandrian, 2014-07-04)
    The first podcast for The Heretic Speaks by Rev. Gina Pond was begun to provide information to listeners about topics of interest to Rev. Pond, but as a solo presenter. In this podcast, Rev. Pond provides a description of ...
  • On Priesting 
    Dagna (Cupertino, CA: Circle of Cerridwen Press, 2010)
  • Ida Hulery Fletcher and the Portland School of Astrology 
    Frost, Guy (Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA., 2018-06-06)
    In 1900, Ida Hulery Fletcher founded The Portland School of Astrology. In 1901, Fletcher’s student Llewellyn George made an impression on her and she would invite him to become a partner of the School. Other key figures ...
  • The Rowan Tree Church 24th Annual Report, Hallows 2005 ce-Hallows 2006 ce. 
    Rowan Tree Church (Kirkland: WA: Rowan Tree Church, 2006)
    The twenty-fourth annual report begins with a renewed discussion on what it means for the Church to survive and how to ensure its longevity.
  • The Rowan Tree Church 23rd Annual Report, Hallows 2004 ce-Hallows 2005 ce. 
    Rowan Tree Church (Kirkland: WA: Rowan Tree Church, 2005)
    The twenty-third annual report reflects on the last two years beginning with a return to the Church’s roots and last year’s planting of seeds in order to insure a strong foundation and future. This year’s annual report ...
  • The Rowan Tree Church 22nd Annual Report, November, 2004 ce Hallows 2003 ce-Hallows 2004 ce. 
    Rowan Tree Church (Kirkland: WA: Rowan Tree Church, 2004)
    The twenty-second annual report shares the outcome of the changes made the previous year. Rev. Paul Beyerl also renumerates on the progress he has made in revising and expanding Lothloriën’s Book of Shadows and his efforts ...
  • The Rowan Tree Church 21st Annual Report, Hallows 2002 ce-Hallows 2003 ce. 
    Rowan Tree Church (Kirkland: WA: Rowan Tree Church, 2003)
    The twenty-first annual report opens with a short narrative on loss, either through death or members leaving. This is followed by a reflection on how different this Wiccan church is in teaching from the “coven approach” ...

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