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The Mystic Cave

An exploration of the spiritual journey. Stories, conversations, and reflections from the other side of conventional religious belief and practice. A sanctuary for seekers along the Unknown Path.

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Burying the Dead

Burying the Dead

In this inaugural episode of the Mystic Cave I greet my new listeners, spiritual seekers meeting on the other side of ch... Read more

5 Jan 2021

21mins

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Lost Rites: Prologue

Lost Rites: Prologue

This is the start of my memoir about life in the church, titled, "Lost Rites: Leaving Church Land." I wrote the memoir t... Read more

5 Jan 2021

18mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 1, part 1

Lost Rites, Chapter 1, part 1

I begin my story with my memorable ordination as a deacon. It was a strange experience, being "raised up" to become a lo... Read more

7 Jan 2021

25mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 1, part 2

Lost Rites, Chapter 1, part 2

My childhood, looking back, seems idyllic. Stable home, healthy church, friends and family all mixed together in one big... Read more

10 Jan 2021

25mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 2, part 1

Lost Rites, Chapter 2, part 1

Our family's move to Montreal was as eye-opening as it was alarming. We found ourselves in the middle of a religious bat... Read more

22 Jan 2021

25mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 2, part 2

Lost Rites, Chapter 2, part 2

The tensions only increased as I approached my sixteenth birthday. My good and bad angels fought with each other. My bro... Read more

24 Jan 2021

27mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 3, part 1

Lost Rites, Chapter 3, part 1

I continue reading from my memoir, Lost Rites: Leaving Church Land. Our family's move from Montreal to Toronto introduce... Read more

29 Jan 2021

25mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 3, part 2

Lost Rites, Chapter 3, part 2

In this instalment of my memoir, Lost Rites: Leaving Church Land, I trade in my weekend parties for weekend worship, and... Read more

31 Jan 2021

24mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 4, part 1

Lost Rites, Chapter 4, part 1

As Spirit-filled Jesus People, we had the light. But we didn't yet have the depth. For that, we'd need to live in our ne... Read more

5 Feb 2021

25mins

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Lost Rites, Chapter 4, part 2

Lost Rites, Chapter 4, part 2

My fundamentalist beliefs delivered me into the bonds of marriage. I was certain that's what young Christian couples wer... Read more

7 Feb 2021

25mins

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