The Revelation Project - Episodes Tagged with “Divinefeminine”

Episode 196: Goddess Sophia & The Deep Christ: The Lost Creation Story of Cosmic Twin Sophia & Why Her Wisdom Is Essential for Humanity with Diana Kelly & Dan Morse

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode I interview the amazing Diana Kelly and Dan Morris about the lost creation story of Sophia and her critical role in understanding the times we are living in which also offers rare insights into who we are, where we came from and how we might fulfill our latent potential as human beings.

We discuss current events happening in the Middle East, and Diana and Dan’s discoveries that have led them to understand the influences surrounding us today through the wisdom of Sophia.

We also discuss the origins of the Gnostics, their love of Sophia, the tragic story of her entrapment, the Archons (Dark Forces) that influence humanity, and how we can liberate ourselves from the forces that bind us in limiting beliefs and patterns of fear and trauma through the divine spark of Sophia that dwells within us.

In addition to exploring her mysteries, we reveal Sophia’s relationship to Jesus Christ at a deeper level and discuss the symbols and maps of meaning that are all around us, that can help us to find our way through the darkness. As the role of the divine feminine in the world accelerates, so too does the urgency of our collective spiritual development, and our relationship to our masculine and feminine counterparts.

As the path of Sophia Christos unfolds, we witness a time of great upheaval, spiritual activism, and a lifting of the veils of illusion.

Join us to explore the incredible potency of these times through the mystery of Sophia and her cosmic twin, and learn how you can “take up your sword” with compassion as daughters and son’s of the Sophia-Christos to defeat injustice, tyranny, and enslavement on this planet once and for all.

Takeaways

Sophia represents the divine feminine wisdom and is a powerful archetype for understanding our spiritual journey. *The story of Sophia’s descent and the influence of archons and the patriarchy highlight the challenges we face in reclaiming our power and connection to the divine. *The awakening and revelation that comes from understanding the sacred masculine and feminine can help us navigate the complexities of relationships and create a more balanced and harmonious world.
Communication and emotional attunement are essential for building healthy and fulfilling partnerships. Disrupting patterns and practicing transparent communication are essential for healthy relationships.
Recognizing traumatic responses and gaining insight can lead to healing and growth.
Working together and viewing relationship issues as shared problems can foster understanding and resolution.
Accessing wisdom and guidance, whether from spiritual sources or within oneself, can enhance relationships and personal development.
Consciousness and awareness play a crucial role in navigating relationships and personal growth.
Exploring the mysteries of Sophia and reading symbols can provide deeper insights into the spiritual journey.
Balancing masculine and feminine energies is important for personal fulfillment and harmonious relationships.
Finding the right balance between activism and compassion is crucial in creating positive change.
The urgency of spiritual development is emphasized in addressing global challenges and personal growth.
Reclaiming truth and overcoming archonic influence are essential for personal and collective transformation. Tuning in and connecting to a higher frequency can help navigate the turmoil of the world.
Women’s voices need to be heard and speaking out is essential for change.
The sacred masculine has a role in supporting and amplifying women’s voices.
Building relationships based on care and understanding is crucial for creating meaningful change.
Recognizing the power dynamics at play and using relationships to bridge divides can lead to transformation.
We are entering times of immense revelation and change.
Bringing a sense of sacredness to everyday life can lead to a deeper connection with the divine.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:09 Exploring the Mythology of Sophia
12:46 The Story of Sophia's Descent
19:26 The Influence of Archons and the Patriarchy
23:11 The Awakening and Revelation
29:15 The Ampulla and the Incarnation
36:27 The Sacred Masculine and Feminine
43:20 The Three Levels of Masculinity
50:24 Attunement and Partnership
52:09 Disrupting Patterns and Transparent Communication
53:08 Recognizing Traumatic Responses and Gaining Insight
57:12 Finding Personal Fulfillment in Relationships
57:58 The Role of Masculine and Feminine Energies
58:23 Exploring the Mysteries of Sophia
59:26 The Templars and the Pistis Sophia
01:02:08 Reading Symbols and Maps of Meaning
01:07:35 The Role of the Divine Feminine in the World
01:11:34 The Power of Saying 'Enough'
01:13:06 Navigating Activism and Social Media
01:19:47 The Urgency of Spiritual Development
01:21:34 The Archonic Influence and Gaza
01:25:13 The Hymn of the Pearl and Overcoming Tyranny
01:28:22 The Path of Sophia Christos and Spiritual Activism
01:31:26 Navigating Shaming and Blaming in Activism
01:34:14 Reclaiming Truth and Overcoming Archonic Influence
01:36:23 Women's Voices and Speaking Out
01:37:21 The Role of the Sacred Masculine
01:38:15 Building Relationships for Change
01:41:07 Times of Revelation and Change

Special Guest: Diana Kelly and Dan Morse.

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Episode 193: Mikel Ibarra- Vulva Revolution:The Art of Feminine Rebellion in the Face of Censorship, Patriarchal Politics, & War

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This is a must listen for women battling sexual shame or body dysmorphia

In this episode of The Revelation Project Podcast we explore women's issues and celebrate the courage of artists who challenge societal norms through their art.

Topics discussed include labiaplasty, sex toys, female anatomy, body acceptance, censorship and so much more.

Michael Ibara is the baker and maker of the infamous instagram profile that explores women's issues through vulva pies @piesinthewindow’
We discuss the impact of Mikel's art in empowering women to embrace their bodies and the harmful consequences of societal norms and judgments when it comes to celebrating the diversity of women’s bodies.

The conversation also touches on the lack of understanding and miseducation by the medical industry regarding labiaplasty, a procedure that resuced the length of the labia minor and the most commonly performed aesthetic genital plastic surgery that can leave women with a lifetime of pain, sexual dysfunction and more.

We also talk about the censorship of female artists face on social media platforms and the blatant bias of the algorithms when it comes to censorship of naked bodies in content posted by female artists and makers vs. those accounts that are focused on men and mens pleasure which is fascinating to hear about!

As a summary this episode emphasizes the importance of art as a tool for liberation, self-acceptance, education and reclaiming our creative power, while also engaging a supportive community to challenge patriarchal programming.

Listeners are encouraged to join our unbecoming coaching circle and explore the work of other empowering women artists mentioned in the episode.

Topics Discussed:

Labiaplasty and the dangers of cosmetic alteration
The Objectification of Women
Informative talk about sex toys and their importance along with the negative drawbacks you might not know about
The courage of artists in these times of darkness
Michael Ibara’s artwork and the relentless censorship she has endured
Exciting announcements: Our monthly giveaway and the unbecoming coaching circle

Bio:
I'm an artist using primarily desserts as an art media to explore women's issues. The expectations and restrictions imposed upon us by society and our self imposed standards are all competing for my attention as I create this art. My career path has taken me from artist to public school art teacher to full-time mom to running a home bakery to teacher again and finally back to myself as an artist. My art is a reflection and convergence of all my life experiences up to this very point in time. More about my work/me can be seen at piesinthewindow.com

00:03 Introduction to the Revelation Project Podcast
00:56 Exploring Women's Issues with Artist Mikel Ibarra
02:20 Monthly Giveaway Announcement
03:28 Unbecoming Coaching Circle Invitation
05:34 Introducing Guest Mikel Ibarra
05:58 Mikel's Artistic Journey and Inspiration
12:19 The Impact of Mikel's Art on Women
39:00 The Unbecoming Process
41:41 Mikel's Personal Journey and Artistic Evolution
43:22 The Paradox of Female Sexuality
43:53 The Struggle of Meeting Expectations
44:29 Exploring Women's Roles in History and Culture
45:10 The Power of Art in Cultural Wars
45:36 The Impact of Propaganda on Women
46:03 The Struggle of Women's Creative Expression
47:21 The Power of Women's Circles
48:04 The Fear of Embracing the Goddess Within
50:58 The Power of Women's Self-Reclamation
59:01 The Challenges of Sharing Art on Social Media
01:06:28 The Power of Women's Genitals in Ancient Cultures
01:09:45 The Importance of Women's Activism and Self-Expression
01:12:29 The Impact of Vulva Art
01:17:33 The Power of Sharing Women's Stories
01:21:41 Closing Remarks

P.S. Don't forget to visit jointherevelation.com, where you can download a free gift, subscribe to the podcast, or leave a review. We appreciate your support and generous listening! More to be revealed.

Special Guest: Mikel Ibarra.

Episode 189: Celene Lillie - The Thunder Perfect Mind: Defying Conventional Gender Rules to Embrace Union & Divinity

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

What would it mean if the voice of God were a woman?

Many of you are familiar with my beloved returning guest and Scholar, Dr. Celene Lillie, from our episode together about her book The Rape of Eve an episode that continues to be one of my most popular.

Today she joins me for an inspiring, evocative, gender-bending, and ever-twisting exploration of an ancient text known as The Thunder Perfect Mind, the self-portrait of a divine feminine being.

In this episode we discuss this ancient text which sustains itself for some nine pages of papyrus - sometimes commanding the scene like a goddess, other times disdained and thrown down in the dirt, she keeps challenging those around her. Still other times, she shape-shifts into a masculine form or intentionally contradicts conventional expectations of her previous utterance.

Like many other important ancient scripts, The Thunder: Perfect Mind was discovered in rural Egypt, where the dry air inhibits decay of ancient material. Thunder belongs to the increasingly famous Nag Hammadi collection of what appear to be mostly early Christian documents, all found in the same jar in the hills above the Nile. It is likely that the Nag Hammadi documents had been collected by an early desert monastic community. Found in the mid-twentieth century and translated within several decades afterward, these documents were initially published in English in 1977, but only accessible to the general public within the last generation. Thunder was one of 52 Nag Hammadi documents.

Thunder has nevertheless already distinguished itself in public consciousness and has captured the imaginations of many. It stands vigil at the beginning of award-winning novelist Toni Morrison’s works Jazz and Paradise. Umberto Eco also cited it in his novel Foucault’s Pendulum. Julie Dash’s award-winning 1991 feature film, Daughters of the Dust, opens with a long citation fromThunder. Its text also anchors a 2005 film by Jordon and Ridley Scott, whose shortened version has appeared widely as a commercial for Prada women’s fashions.

More in this episode:

Why you can not utter the name of God in Hebrew and how it can be spoken through the breath
Learn how women once occupied a huge range of possibilities before patriarchal rule
Hear the deeper meanings of THUNDER and why these texts have been considered “seminal”
Learn why this piece pushes against our contemporary notions of what is possible and inspires our imaginations
Why the word “occupy” can be so problematic and how we can bring more nuance to our understanding of embodiment
How the poem THE THUNDER PERFECT MIND invites us to claim all of our “stuff” and be with the messiness of our lives without being diminished by them
How Human Design and The Gene Keys give us freedom from being “all things to all people”
Why The Thunder Perfect Mind is medicine for what is happening in the world at this time

Celene Lillie is Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder; an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oklahoma and The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology; and the Dean of the Westar Institute's forthcoming Academy (launching this Fall). Her scholarly work focuses the New Testament, the Nag Hammadi Codices, and other early literature of the Jesus movement, with a particular interest in gender and violence. She is the author of The Rape of Eve: The Transformation of Roman Ideology in Three Early Retellings of Genesis; co-author (with Jaeda Calloway, Maia Kotrosits, Justin Lasser, and Hal Taussig) of The Thunder: Perfect Mind: A New Translation and Introduction; and Director of Translations for A New New Testament (edited by Hal Taussig).
If I were to name one connected specifically to my work, I'm interested in bringing forth voices that are typically marginalized or hidden in early Christian literature.

Special Guest: Celene Lillie.

Episode 168: Carla Ionescu- She Who Hunts: Artemis: The Goddess Who Changed the World

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In the latest episode of The Revelation Project Podcast, host Monica interviews Dr. Carla Ionescu, an expert on the goddess Artemis and her relationship to women in both the ancient and modern worlds.

Dive deep into Carla’s fascinating journey from a PhD researcher to falling into a devotional relationship with the Goddess Artemis. Despite the male-dominated academic world which often dismisses the insights and passions that surround Goddess scholarship, Carla discover the magnetic pull this goddess has over countless women, inspiring them to be fierce, unapologetic, and free.

Carla is the host of her very own Artemis-inspired podcast, The Goddess Project, which aims to empower and educate people on the divine feminine.

By working closely with goddesses, we can heal patriarchal wounds and unleash our intrinsic power.

We also dive into theories about Artemis and her embodiment of the balanced masculine and feminine, lost rituals, and the transformation brought to those who embrace the goddess within.

Episode Highlights:

Carla's academic journey to discovering Artemis and developing an intimate relationship with her
The importance of goddesses like Artemis in breaking free from the stereotypes forced upon women by patriarchal society
Ways in which women can work with different goddesses to re-integrate and restore the feminine aspects of their existence
A historical look at how women used to practice in caves without fear, and how patriarchal storytelling has attempted to suppress the power of women.
The call to restore the feminine within and implications of this movement for society at large
Why the modern world often categorizes women into specific roles that limit their true potential and unique qualities
Patriarchal narratives have historically attempted to marginalize women's power and authority within spiritual practices
Artemis as protector for those who honour her is all encompassing, her vengeance for those who cross her is swift and fatal.

Filled with examples of ritual, symbolism and an extensive collection of Artemis myths and folklore, Carla’s book is a comprehensive compilation of all things Artemis, and her fundamental role in the communal, political and ritual development of the Greco-Roman world. The goddess of the hunt is more than just a virgin in the woods. Her worship can be traced to a time before the Minoans, and her rituals include all facets of the human experience, starting from birth rituals to rites of passage, to death and beyond. Her protection for those who honour her is all encompassing, her vengeance for those who cross her is swift and fatal.

While classic scholars focused mostly on Olympian deities such as Apollo, Athena, Zeus and Dionysius, this book provides vivid and detailed evidence that the goddess Artemis has been underrated for much too long. Dr. Ionescu's work is a labour of love and research, born out of her long-standing certainty that Artemis was the most prevalent and influential goddess of the Mediterranean.

Dr. Carla Ionescu is a Romanian refugee who escaped the Communist regime with her family when she was 10 years old. She is also an adrenaline junkie, an animal lover, and a natural born storyteller. She likes to ride motorcycles real fast, and research through archival documents very carefully. Carla’s research centers on the influential nature of Artemis both in the Greek world and in Ephesus. Her work provides evidence which suggests that Artemis is the most prevalent and influential goddess of the Mediterranean.

As one of the leading experts in the worship and ritual of Artemis Ephesia, Dr. Ionescu spends most of her time teaching in the field of Ancient History and Women’s Studies, and/or applying for grants to support her research travels.

In the summers she scavenges new locations and cities worldwide, digging through the remains of grave sites, ruins, and abandoned buildings, trying to uncover the long-lost mystery that is Artemis, The Great Mother.

Special Guest: Carla Ionescu.

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Episode 93: Liz Childs Kelly - On Our Way Home to Her

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Who or what is the sacred feminine, and why is her wisdom essential at this time in our collective evolution?

Liz Childs Kelly is one of my favorite people, and while I have not known her long, she is someone that feels so familiar - as if I’ve always known her. I fell into an instant kinship with her after she interviewed me on her own podcast, Home To HER, which I highly recommend subscribing to.

In this episode, we dish about her work with the sacred feminine and how the sacred feminine intersects with all things mysterious, Indigenous, natural, messy, and wild. She is everything and yet defies definition. In many ways, she is paradox itself! Enjoy our nuanced and delicious conversation and laugh along with us as we try to find the language to describe the sacred feminine. In addition, we share some personal stories about messy human “stuff” that’s coming up in our everyday lives and why these gritty conversations need more space and grace in honor of the sacred feminine.

Liz shares her personal story of awakening to the sacred feminine and who she was before and who she was after.
What does the word “sacred” mean when describing the feminine source?
Hear how Liz has come to know her own experience with the sacred feminine and how it influences her work in the world.
Listen in as we talk about God as a male and why we call “bull” on that.
Liz realized that there were gaps in our spiritual experiences - especially the spiritual nature of childbirth.
Why were women purposefully steered away from knowing her story? How can knowing our herstory and actual history help us reclaim the sacred feminine?
What is the connection between the sacred feminine and the natural world?
Learn about Liz's experience in mystery school.
Why does life get so much better after uncovering the hidden wisdom of the sacred feminine?
How can we reclaim our relationship with the sacred feminine? Join us to learn what we can do to seek and explore more of her in our lives.

Liz Childs Kelly is a writer, Sacred Feminine researcher and educator, community builder, initiated priestess in the 13 Moons Lineage, and the host of the Home to Her podcast, which is dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Sacred Feminine. She is also the co-host of the Revelry series of online events, which invite women from around the world to participate in ecstatic, embodied celebrations of the gifts of each season, and she is an instructor in the social change platform Advaya's upcoming 12-week online course, The Call of the Wild Feminine. Liz is in the process of completing her first book, titled Home to Her: Reclaiming the Ancient Wisdom of the Sacred Feminine. She is a mother of two and currently lives in central Virginia, USA, on the ancestral lands of the Monacan people.

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Episode 89: Sophie Strand - Catching Feathers & Ecological Embodiment

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

*There are no accidents. *

As we awaken to our true work in the world, synchronicity becomes more frequent and intensely delightful.

Synchronicity is how we know that we are exactly where we need to be and that we are “right on time” with the divine.

It so happens that this idea of being “on time” is exactly the topic Sophie Strand writes about. Her piece, Catching The Feather, stopped me mid-Facebook scroll and took my breath away. Something in my body resonated at a cellular level, and I realized that she was speaking to a truth my body remembered.

I’ve been on a quest these past few months to reacquaint myself with my inner wild. That free and innate part of myself that has been tamed and contained, that forgot how to listen to the natural rhythm of life and needs to pick up the drum beat and dance. To allow myself to howl in my loneliness and smell my way to my knowing and dare to open to my ancient wisdom and memory. The wild part of me that remembers who I was before I was domesticated and separated from my true mother, mother earth, and the sensorial ecstasy of being alive outside the confines of the patriarchy.

Whenever I put my life and my intentions inside of my personal “Revelation Project,” I am always guided to the next human or experience, or tree, river, feather (ahem) I need to meet on my remarkable journey. My job is simply to trust that more will be revealed, and you know what?

More always is.

I’m honored to introduce you to Sophie Strand.

Sophie has much to teach us about returning to our senses and trusting our original design. As deeply interconnected beings, we are always at choice to feel into the intelligence that surrounds us and is within us. She invites us to speak to the trees, listen deeply to what the rivers have to say, and embody the community of mycelium to know more about truth, healing, and reciprocity. To decenter ourselves is to return to the wonder of nature and to discover where true love lives.

Thank you, Sophie, for your incredible work in the world! You are a revelation!

Listen in to our conversation to hear more about:

During the pandemic, when time and structure began to melt and we had to restructure our lives, Sophie began catching feathers while on her walks. She believes they held messages.
Our linear minds have a way of thinking about ourselves and the world that surrounds us. For many of us, the concept of “time” can be reimagined and reinterpreted as it’s changed.
Life is always giving us messages and symbols and numbers. Specific animals also often hold medicine and messages for us if we are willing to be curious and open to those.
What if we were to re-wild our understanding of the divine and even Mary Magdalene and Jesus? How would that change our understanding or our relationship to what they symbolized and the message of love they wanted to plant within us?
Revisiting myths before the patriarchy co-opted them is also a fertile place to revisit ideas of masculine and feminine.
The Greek word pharmacon can mean medicine or poison. It means “powerful substance.” Myths are like that - they can be medicine or poison.
Patriarchy has been conflated with masculine, and masculine has been conflated with patriarchy.
We need to re-wild myths with ecology because they are rooted there.

Sophie Strand is a writer based in the Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Her books of poetry include Love Song to a Blue God (Oread Press) and Those Other Flowers to Come (Dancing Girl Press) and The Approach (The Swan). She has recently finished a work of historical fiction that offers an eco-feminist revision of the gospels. Her book of essays, The Flowering Wand: Lunar Kings, Lichenized Lovers, Transspecies Magicians, and Rhizomatic Harpists Heal the Masculine, is forthcoming from Inner Traditions' imprint Sacred Planet. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram @cosmogyny.

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Episode 74: Sarah Hamel-Smith - Big Fat Lies A Journey to Self-Love

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Diet culture, starving ourselves, food guilt, being at war with our shape, fat phobia, body shame. It’s a special kind of torture and what I’ve discovered is that no woman is immune to this hell. For plus-sized women, magnify the feelings of pain by 100 because of how our culture responds to those who don’t fit in, literally.

Listen in as we talk about Sarah’s life growing up as a fat and happy child and what her uncle told her about her weight and her worth.
Hear about how the fashion industry disregards plus-sized women and how much of the population that actually omits.
Gain insight into how fat phobia is literally everywhere in our culture and why it’s so important that we start to recognize how we unconsciously perpetuate it.
Fall in love with Sarah’s fierce rebellion as she shares a story about literally prying her braces off of her own teeth with a pair of pliers and why she was so hell bent to make everyone around her stop trying to make her conform to their standards of beauty.

This woman is a beautiful force to be reckoned with, taking plus-sized to the mainstream without asking for permission. GO SARAH!

Sarah Hamel-Smith aka @thecurvytrini is a New York based TEDx presenter, plus-sized model, storyteller and digital influencer represented by TRUE Model Management. She is the co-Founder of Plus Amplified, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering those who live in plus-sized bodies and serves as a catalyst for cultural and internal shifts towards size equity.

After being body shamed for many years she decided to be one of the people who changes the way beauty is defined in society.

Sarah has worked with several major fashion brands as a model, motivational speaker and influencer including Eloquii, Veronica Beard, Universal Standard and Tommy Hilfiger at Macy’s and has been featured as a model and writer in BTFL Magazine. Sarah has presented at NYU and NYWICI as a subject matter expert in influencer marketing and at FIT as an expert in Plus Size Fashion.

Sarah has been featured on CBS News and Crain’s New York speaking out about the dangers of diet culture and has modeled on Good Morning America and as well as InStyle Magazine as a plus size style icon and featured on Billboards in Times Square for New York Fashion Week.

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