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 the Visions&, host Eréndira Jiménez Esquinca speaks with Ryan Hawthorne, a Black, queer priest in the Episcopal Church, about their spiritual journey and practices.
Ryan discusses the importance of expansive spiritual practices, like astrology and tarot, and their integration into Christian faith. The conversation delves into themes of community, spiritual authority, decolonizing religious practices, and balancing personal and communal spirituality. Ryan shares insights into the challenges of maintaining authenticity in institutional religious settings and the significant role of collective liberation.
The discussion also touches on Ryan's upcoming work with a committee studying diverse relationship and household structures in the Episcopal Church, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and recognition of varied family configurations.
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
