Holy Shenanigans

What happens when a place meant to offer belonging, healing, and connection becomes a source of spiritual harm? In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman talks with author and journalist Becky Garrison about religious trauma, spiritual narcissism, and how to recognize the difference between a healthy spiritual community and a toxic one. Becky discusses her new book, Gaslighting for God: A Satirical Guide to Save Yourself From Spiritual Narcissists, and shares practical r...

What happens when we stop thinking of art as something created in isolation and start seeing it as a way to build community, nurture hope, and create change? In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, recorded live at Wild Goose Festival 2026, Tara talks with artist and creative visionary Sarah Skinner, Lumen Solis at Instagram, about the transformative power of art. She shares the story of the Witnessing Wall, a collaborative art project that grew from grief and resistance into a living expression...

Change is inevitable—but that doesn't mean we're always prepared for it. As summer turns toward autumn, Tara welcomes back Reverend Dr. Becca Ehrlich of the New Breath Spirituality Center for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when life shifts beneath our feet. Change can bring excitement and possibility, but it can also bring anxiety, grief, fear, and a whole mix of emotions that our bodies experience long before our minds know what to do with them. Becca, a spiritual director a...

As summer begins to give way to fall, our calendars fill up, routines change, and we find ourselves standing at crossroads—wondering what to let go of, what to carry forward, and how we want the next season of life to feel. In this special episode of Holy Shenanigans, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman explores compassion through the stories of Jacob wrestling with God and Jesus feeding the crowds in the wilderness. What happens when we stop running from our regrets, fears, and uncertainty—and instea...

As August begins with a joyful chorus of "Rabbit, Rabbit," Tara Lamont Eastman explores the rich traditions of Lammas, Lughnasadh, and the first harvest. From playful rituals to ancient celebrations of bread and gratitude, this episode reflects on how harvest seasons invite us to gather, give thanks, and recognize the people who have nurtured our lives. Marking ten years of ordained ministry, Tara shares personal stories of the mentors, friends, and communities who offered "good soil" during ...