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Are you looking to build rhythms of daily life that strengthen your faith and bring you closer to God? Habits of Hope is your guide for developing spiritual habits that nurture your soul and deepen your connection with God. Hosted by Ginger Harrington and co-host Larissa Traquair, each episode explores how small, consistent choices can lead to significant spiritual growth. At Habits of Hope, we believe that cultivating a life rooted in hope comes through daily rhythms that help us trust God’ ...
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Deeper Life

Bill Stephenson

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Bill Stephenson's teaching centers on knowing Jesus Christ in us as our life through our identification with Him in His death, burial, and resurrection. A fresh daily filling of the Holy Spirit and communion with the Lord is emphasized for the realization of our union with God.
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Towards A Deeper Life

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Welcome to Towards a Deeper Life. This podcast explores concepts, texts, and systems of thought while reflecting on how these ideas can enrich your life and offer a deeper way to think about yourself and the world around you.
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Join me as I explore the healing journey through psychology, personal development, mythology, and transcendent experiences at the crossroads of modern life and the deeper world. Claim, and keep, your unique keys. Devoted to the ancient goddess Hekate as World Soul. About me: Cyndi Brannen is an author, herbalist, psychologist, and teacher, merging her years of experience studying health and relationships with the traditional wisdom of the goddess. https://keepingherkeys.com/ Learn more about ...
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Thanksgiving and the holiday season can bring joy—but also stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. In this episode of Habits of Hope, we explore how to process emotions in a way that leads to peace and hope. Using insights from Lamentations 3, we unpack practical, faith-based steps to navigate emotional challenges during the holidays and beyond…
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This ritual is held live every Night of Hekate around November 16. The text of the ritual can be found in Lesson 6 of the Keeping Her Keys book. In this episode I read through the ritual so you can perform it with me guiding your through it. The second recording is a meditative journey for after the ceremonial components, available in Covina for th…
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Have you ever felt like thankfulness is the last thing you want to practice, especially when life feels overwhelming? This episode dives into the surprising power of gratitude—not just for the good times but especially when things are tough. Join us as we explore how thankfulness can become a lifeline, shifting our hearts from despair to hope, and …
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Habit of Hope: Seek God's guidance in the daily and in your big decisions. Struggling with a big decision and feeling overwhelmed? If you’ve ever wrestled with a tough decision and longed for God’s direction, this episode is for you. In this episode of Habits of Hope, Ginger and Larissa discuss the habit of trusting God in decision-making, sharing …
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Discover the life-changing benefits of gratitude to fuel more hope in your life. Learn how embracing gratitude not only shifts your perspective but also strengthens your connection with God, infusing your life with hope during everyday challenges. We’ll share practical steps to foster a habit of thankfulness, touching personal stories, and insights…
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In this episode, Cyndi and Christen are joined by priestess/xes from Covina for an in-depth roundtable about being a Modern Hekatean Witch. Participants share their personal journeys and the evolution of their practices, inspired by Judika Illes' "Witches A Compendium." The session emphasizes modern Hekatean Witchcraft as an eclectic path for perso…
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Find Hope and Peace Amid Life’s Challenges with Proverbs 3:5-6 Does life feel overwhelming? In this episode, we’ll show you how to apply Proverbs 3:5-6 to overcome stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. You’ll learn practical, faith-based strategies for trusting God in your everyday life and how these habits can bring lasting peace. Struggling to figure…
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This is deep work, go gently. If you are not feeling up to connecting with our ancestors who were persecuted and murdered, or your own witch wound inflicted by hurtful others, you may want to take a pass on this meditation. This meditation honors witch ancestors and acknowledges the historical persecution of witches, including the Salem witch trial…
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Feeling weary? You're invited to find true rest. Join us as we discuss Jesus’ gentle call to lay down our burdens. Discover the profound concept of soul rest with our in-depth exploration of Matthew 11:28-30. Learn how Jesus invites us to find true peace and spiritual relief from the burdens of life through His gentle and humble heart. This episode…
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In this special episode, I had a conversation about Hekate and Spirits with senior students in Covina: The Coven of Hekate about our experiences, ranging from troublesome poltergeists to healing intergenerational trauma. This conversation delves into the vast world of spirits and their connections with Hekate. Our panel shares personal experiences …
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In this engaging conversation, Lori Schumaker shares her journey of finding hope and joy during difficult circumstances, particularly through her experience of adopting a special needs child. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and trusting in His promises. Lori also discusses the significance of taking care of one's mental and emo…
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Discover the power of intentional quiet time with God in our latest episode of Habits of Hope. With practical tips and personal stories, we reveal our current quiet time practices and devotional tips. Get actionable tips for creating a flexible, grace-filled devotional routine that fits any schedule. Whether you're a morning person or finding time …
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Cyndi Brannen and Amy Blackthorn discuss the intersection of witchcraft and social media, focusing on Amy's new book, the Social Media Spellbook. They explore the collaborative process behind the book, the importance of rituals in the digital age, and how to share magical practices online while maintaining personal boundaries. The conversation also…
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Habit of Hope #4: Turn to God with your doubts and fears to receive His grace and strength. In this episode of Habits of Hope, we explore the importance of turning to God with our doubts and challenges. Life’s challenges can rob us of hope tempting us to turn from trust and give into fear or anxiety. Learn practical steps for overcoming doubt, buil…
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Habit of Hope #3: Cultivate the habit of looking for God’s faithfulness each day. Are you struggling to find hope in the midst of life’s challenges? Hope is closer than you think. It’s found in the habit of looking for God’s faithfulness, one day at a time. This episode is designed to help you overcome feelings of discouragement, stress, and uncert…
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This episode combines meditation and discussion to ignite our connections with Hekate's Torches. Explore a transformative meditation centered on Hekate's torches, symbolizing creation, nourishment, and destruction. Participants engage in breathwork to ignite their inner fire, while acknowledging local spirits and ancestors. The session emphasizes g…
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Habit of Hope #2: Choose to believe God's faithfulness is a fact, not a question for debate. When doubt creeps in, it’s easy to question whether God will come through for you. In this episode, we tackle the pain points of fear, uncertainty, and doubt by showing you how to develop the mindset that God’s faithfulness is a fact, not a question. You’ll…
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In this debut episode of Habits of Hope, recorded in person, hosts Ginger Harrington and Larissa Traquair dive into the transformative power of gratitude and hope. Through personal stories and practical insights, they reveal how developing daily habits can help you trust in God’s faithfulness, even in life’s toughest challenges. Get to know your ho…
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We delve into catharsis through Hekate, emphasizing personal empowerment and release via witchcraft. Join us in a candlelit ritual symbolizing letting go, while a protective circle welcomes spirits of release. Key contributors share insights on creative processes, magical crafting, and the integration of psychology with witchcraft. The focus is on …
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Embark with us on a mystical journey, attuning with goddesses and practicing healing witchcraft. Light candles, invoke mystical experiences, and embrace wild and free goddesses. Through poetry and sacred creativity we deepen connections, without rigid rules, following the way of the wild and free goddesses. We discuss balancing everyday life with s…
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Christen and Cyndi delve into the historical origins and personal meaning of Hekate's three forms, from the earliest references to her as governing land, sea, and sky in Hesiod's Theogony to a contemporary perspective on our own tri-valent nature. This episode accompanies the chapter on Triformis in Entering Hekate's Cave. For more info about this …
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Embark on a mystical journey to Hekate's Garden to connect with the Sovereign Goddesses, including Hekate, Circe, Medea, Persephone, Demeter, Artemis, and Selene. Ground yourself before delving into the deeper spiritual realm, and then journey into the garden on the Summer Solstice. As the sun sets and the moon rises, gather at the moon altar to in…
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Hail Hekate Triformis, The Triple Goddess. The Unifying The Three Selves Meditation is a foundational practice for connecting with Hekate while aligning our personal energy field consisting of The Three Selves. These three selves represent the lower self (root), the middle self (heart), and the higher self (crown). The meditation process involves c…
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From close relationships to our beloved goddess, it is only through having the courage to open up that we deepen these connections. As we communicate with the deeper world, while navigating everyday life, we face specific challenges in being open, but it is only through such that we can truly walk with our beloved goddesses and practice our craft. …
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We had a fabulous deep conversation about Demeter, who often comes to us when it's time for us to "get it together," whatever the "it" may be for us personally. Demeter, the mother of Persephone, is a significant goddess in Greek and Roman mythology. She represents the natural cycle, agriculture, order, civilization, and the ruling of the home. The…
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Join Dr. Cyndi and all the Key Bearers from Covina: The Coven of Hekate for this fascinating discussion about Hekate's ancient titles referring to her as a maiden to what this means for us as modern witches. We explore the different meanings of the terms 'maiden' and 'virgin' when applied to Hekate in ancient Greek and Roman texts. Then we flesh th…
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Eclipses are such a powerful time to explore darkness, so very Hekatean in their essence for they not only either dim the world or occur at night when they are visible, but are also liminal times. As Hekateans, the MOON will always be highly influential since we are naturally attuned to it's powers: emotions, intuition, magic(k), mystery. They are …
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Welcome to the season of Spring. Through a meditative journey, we will explore the myth of Persephone's emergence from the underworld. I recommend reading the chapter "Kore Reborn," in Entering Hekate's Cave to fully immerse yourself in the meaning of emergence. Get your candle ready for the opening ritual. In the meditation, we start by attuning t…
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Join me and Christen Bennett (she/they) - Coven Key Bearer as we review how Goddess Witchcraft has evolved over the past five decades and how we are creating our own religion, both as a movement and personally. I'm calling this The Goddess Liberation Movement, as the Spirit of Rixipyle has certainly liberated us spiritually. The Goddess Liberation …
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Shake it up, Witches! Hail Rixipyle! Join Cyndi and Christen for this discussion on Hekate's aspect known as Rixipyle, the chain-breaking, gate crashing liberator. Cyndi starts us off with a meditative being check-in exercise to assess physical and emotional states. We breakthrough seeing all emotions as sacred, and how liberating expressing emotio…
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It is nights like tonight, She finds me. Slipping in through a crack in the curtains. Riding on pale moonlight. It is nights like tonight That I long to be her. To have no familiarity With words like, “diagnosis,” “mortgage,” and “grief”. It is nights like tonight She reminds me Of who I was before, And who I could be. Shooting her arrows into my h…
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Entering Hekate's Cave: The Journey Through Darkness To Wholeness by Cyndi Brannen, PhD, can be purchased wherever books are sold. This is a guided class and meditation that introduces the listener to Soul Retrieval. Join my soul school, The Covina Institute, for the in-depth eight week journey that takes place between the first and third new moons…
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Perhaps to me the most enduring way that Hekate presents to me is as Psychopomp, The Soul Guide. So much so that this entire moon month is dedicated to exploring the mysteries of Psychopomp, from connecting with a past life to experiencing the transformative Animarum Recupero (Soul Retrieval Ritual).Hail Hekate, Psychopomp. Guide us, light our jour…
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Step into the mystery of Hekate's Wheel, also known as the strophalos, in this guided meditation. You can augment the meditation with Casting Hekate's Wheel in Lesson 12 of the Keeping Her Keys book. Learn more about The Gate of Rebirth. Watch this meditation with CC and transcript HERE.
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Hekate's Wheel, also known as the strophalos, is a symbol evoking the mysteries, and a powerful way to connect to her. Cyndi shows some of her favorite Hekate's Wheel talismans that she's created over the years, from a botanical stained wooden one, to a spinning version, and more. Hekate's Wheel makes an ideal foundation for exploring The Wheel of …
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Join me in a powerful meditation exercise to align with your purpose, and a conversation exploring creating magic(k) life. A daily spiritual practice is essential for manifesting a magic(k)al life, but it doesn't need to be complicated. Balancing the grand vision with small, achievable intentions unlocks the way towards your magic(k)al life and bei…
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Happy New Year. Welcome to a new beginning. How fortunate we all are to be here at the start of a new calendar year. I'm sending out the sacred smoke, deep healing, cleansing and connection to the divine, to our beloved Hekate, to all the spirits and her deeper world as the new year commences. May you find meaning and value in wholeness in this new…
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Join me on this meditative journey to the heart of Hekate's Cave where we meet The Cailleach for unburdening our "stones," on the Winter Solstice (or anytime we need to let go our heaviness).I adore The Cailleach. She connects me to my Celtic roots, and always welcomes the weary traveler, offering shelter from the winter's storms. Become a Coven Me…
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There is a light so deep inside of meThat nothing can extinguish.It has burned through a thousand lifetimes, Always leading me back to Hekate's Cave. Christen Bennett (She/Her) - Coven Key Bearer, Coyote Mae (they/them) apGovannon Guide-Key of Lampadia and I sat down for an illuminating conversation about Hekate Lampadios, The Torch Bearer. Perhaps…
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Join Christen, Coyote Mae, and me for this enlightening discussion about the connections between Hekate, Persephone, and Demeter, with a special focus on their role as Torch Bearers. This episode companions the chapter on Lampadios in Entering Hekate's Cave.
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Align with the energy of the waxing moon in this restorative meditation that reconnects and recharges. If you enjoyed this meditation, consider joining Covina: The Coven of Hekate. Discover more of Cyndi Brannen's work at keepingherkeys.com Cyndi Brannen, PhD, is a psychologist, author and teacher. She teaches and writes from the crossroads of psyc…
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Descend into the mysteries of these enduring goddesses of the deeper world. "None of the immortal gods or mortal folk heard her cry, nor the Olives shining with fruit— except the daughter of Perses,tender-hearted Hekate, veiled in light, heard from her cave…"- From The Homeric Hymn to Demeter The Homeric Hymns: A Translation, with Introduction and …
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My take on Imposter Syndrome. Go gently into this work. "We experience shame not only through personal invalidation, but also from a culture that devalues our identity. Underneath all of this is always a history of trauma. We have so many wounded among us who carry a great deal of shame. While the initial escape from abusive organizations and indiv…
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It is traditional to honor ancestors during Samhain. These can be loving remembrances leading to conversations with them, or more intense healing of our familial line. However you are working with ancestors, may you find connection and comfort."We are the embodiment of a thousand dreams, and we stand on top of an eternal bone pile. In a way, we fun…
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Step into your Head Mistresses' Parlor as we celebrate my favorite time of the year. The Moon takes precedence over the sun, the veil thins, spirits wander through dreams and the streets, and Hekate is ever-near. The most wonderful time of the year. Let's invoke The Spirit of Samhain with this reading of a story that the moon once told me. WATCH th…
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Submerge in the potion found in Hekate's Cauldron, releasing the past wounds and swimming in her mysteries. Perfect for the Samhain Season, when we are often called into her deep mysteries, or anytime we need to connect and heal. From Entering Hekate's Cave: This force leads us down a River Road that pours from her cauldron in the heart of her cave…
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