Visions& is an interview series with practitioners and leaders who are at the edges of transforming and liberating spirituality and spiritual spaces—leading the way into new visions of expanding mythic stories, the practices behind them, and the gathering around them.
In this episode of Visions&, Eréndira Jiménez Esquinca interviews the Rev. Isaac Martinez, a queer Chicano Christian and pastor of a new Episcopal worshiping community in Allston, Massachusetts, focused on queer and trans people of color.
Isaac shares his journey from a conservative Pentecostal background to embracing the Episcopal Church for its inclusivity. He discusses his work in building a spiritual community that seeks to address societal oppressions and foster meaningful connections among diverse individuals. Isaac delves into the challenges and spiritual trends within his community, such as the transient nature of modern life, the hunger for deeper spirituality, and the influence of digital platforms.
He emphasizes the importance of moving at a natural pace, allowing genuine relationships to form, and responding to the community's needs, ultimately aiming for liberation from oppression and a reclaiming of spiritual enchantment.
The Commons at EJE Studio (formerly Spirit School) is an evolving multi-media portal that bridges the space between Self, Spirit, and Story to engage with a shifting spiritual landscape and inspire the transformation and liberation of individuals, communities, and the world.
Your host, Eréndira Jiménez Esquinca, is…
Many Things and No Thing
Writer
Publisher
Zine Maker
Spiritual Director
Wealth Empower-er
Financial Strategist
Spiritual Anthropologist
Transdisciplinary Artist
Decolonizing & World-Building Companion
Liberation & Transformation Enthusiast
Story: Teller/Gatherer/Guide
