Evangelicalism’s Dangerous Turn, The Cult of Nationalist Faith, and Christian Nationalism Isn’t Christianity. Continuing the talk about it.

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Is it Christianity, or a cult of power? In this eye-opening episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian take a deep dive into the rise of American Christian Nationalism. Using a Wisecrack video as their launch point, they unpack how evangelicalism transformed into a political force more concerned with power, performance, and prosperity than with the teachings of Jesus. From cult tactics and redefining language to Trump’s messianic status and Paula White’s selling salvation “Passover blessing,” this episode lays bare a twisted theology that’s reshaping American identity—and endangering democracy.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One

00:50 Understanding American Christianity

01:09 Introducing the Hosts and Their Perspective

01:31 The Importance of Differentiating Christian Nationalism

03:09 Reacting to the Wisecrack Video

03:32 Defining Christian Nationalism

08:24 Historical Context and Civil Religion

15:34 The Role of Resentment in Modern Christianity

20:36 Christian Nationalism and Political Power

22:19 The Devil's Trick: Silencing Opposition

22:43 Trump's Rise and the Civil Religion

23:43 The Antichrist and Witch Cult Conspiracy

28:19 The Prosperity Gospel and Megachurches

29:02 Paula White and the Prosperity Gospel

30:24 The Cult of Trump and Its Followers

39:46 Breaking the Cycle of Shame and Resentment

40:33 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

If you're not persecuted, you're not righteous.” That’s the cult mindset we’re exposing

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Is it Christianity, or a cult of power? In this eye-opening episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian take a deep dive into the rise of American Christian Nationalism. Using a Wisecrack video as their launch point, they unpack how evangelicalism transformed into a political force more concerned with power, performance, and prosperity than with the teachings of Jesus. From cult tactics and redefining language to Trump’s messianic status and Paula White’s selling salvation this episode lays bare a twisted theology that’s reshaping American identity—and endangering democracy.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Christian Nationalism

00:21 Personal Journey and Historical Context

01:25 Understanding Modern Christian Nationalism

01:59 Meet the Hosts

03:41 The Importance of Language and Definitions

05:12 The Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham Debate

07:22 Trump and Evangelical Support

09:23 Christian Persecution Narrative

21:36 Nietzsche and Christian Nationalism

30:37 Conclusion and Call to Action

Unleash your inner wild—learn to ride the leopard of passion and creative energy.

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In this episode of Creation's Paths, Charlie and Brian dive into an ancient Greek metaphor—the leopard—as a symbol of creative passion, primal vitality, and emotional instinct. Under the first quarter The path of Via Creativa, they explore how to ride the leopard rather than be devoured by it, tapping into inspiration and energy for creative and spiritual growth.

They compare this life-force to the mythic Dionysian leopard ride, explaining how to harness and direct raw emotions without being overwhelmed. Charlie shares how artists can ride the surge of Awen (divine inspiration), while Brian opens up about visualizations that transform creative crises into moments of action.

Whether your energy feels like a sleeping cat, a raging storm, or a wild dance track, this episode teaches you how to find your metaphorical beast, coax it into motion, and ride it toward creation.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Leopard Within

01:22 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian

01:32 Riding the Leopard: Passion and Creativity

04:13 Ancient Greek Symbolism: The Leopard

06:21 Harnessing Creative Energy: Personal Practices

08:29 Visualization Techniques: Becoming the Leopard

13:06 Finding Your Unique Motivation

26:39 Engaging with the Community

27:49 Conclusion: Living on the Wild Side

“If you only have anger when lightning strikes, you're a servant to the storm.”

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Anger is everywhere—on the news, in our feeds, and deep within our souls. But what if you could channel that fire into meaningful, righteous action? In this episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian explore how to transform anger into a force for justice, love, and change. From fire metaphors to Star Wars insights, they unpack the difference between reaction and response, teach how to rehearse your arguments, and share the power of humor, rhetoric, and nonviolent action to cut through toxic narratives.

Whether you're an activist, a spiritual seeker, or just someone trying to cope with the chaos, this episode equips you with tools to master your rage and speak truth with impact.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Ubiquity of Anger

01:03 Introduction to the Hosts

01:13 The Role of Anger in Compassion

01:51 Controlling and Channeling Anger

02:29 Pop Culture and Anger

03:26 Righteous Anger vs. Fear-Based Anger

05:02 Managing Reactions and Taking Action

08:15 The Importance of Preparation

20:45 Using Humor as a Tool

31:56 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action

“Let the one without sin cast the first stone…” but what if that’s not the point?

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In this powerful episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian respond to a listener’s request to unpack the meaning behind one of the most misunderstood phrases in the Bible: "Go and sin no more" from John 8. They dive deep into the story of the woman accused of adultery, exploring how Jesus refused to condemn her—and what that reveals about divine grace, justice, and our modern-day spiritual journey.

Charlie challenges the traditional view of sin, highlighting Jesus' radical compassion and the story’s role in the ancient theological debate between Pelagius and Augustine. Together, they emphasize a Christopagan understanding of grace through nature, forgiveness, and illumination, calling for a return to a more authentic, loving form of Christianity rooted in liberation—not fear.

Whether you're familiar with the text or hearing it anew, this episode offers a fresh, liberating look at one of Jesus' most iconic moments and how it still resonates in today’s world.

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00:00 – The story of the woman caught in adultery

04:00 – Stonings, rabbinical law, and justice in Jesus’ time

08:00 – Jesus’ refusal to judge or condemn

14:00 – Misreadings of “Go and sin no more”

17:00 – Pelagius vs. Augustine: grace or original sin?

23:00 – The three graces: nature, forgiveness, and illumination

30:00 – What sin really means and how we miss the mark

36:00 – Right relationship, temptation, and living in grace

Say the magic words, skip accountability—Evangelicalism’s cruelest trick exposed.

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In this powerful Creation’s Paths episode, Charlie and Brian take aim at Evangelical Christian Nationalism, exposing it as “the cruelest prank of all time.” With sharp wit and deep theological insight, they trace the roots of Evangelicalism through the Great Awakenings, Jonathan Edwards' hellfire sermons, and the rise of —the doctrine of "just saying the right words" to be saved.

They explore how Evangelicalism diverged from traditional orthodoxy and orthopraxy, replacing lived values and beliefs with emotional experiences and “magic prayer formulas.” The duo unpack how this theological shift enabled the rise of hypocrisy, spiritual abuse, and political manipulation, leading to today’s dangerous wave of Christian nationalism.

Drawing from lived experience as former evangelicals and current Christopagan Druids, they offer a scathing but hopeful critique and share resources like The New Evangelicals and Tim & April Show to help listeners disentangle from toxic theology. This episode is both a heartfelt plea and a wake-up call for those inside and outside the movement.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Story Setup

00:11 The First and Second Great Awakenings

01:48 Rise of Evangelicalism

04:36 Modern Evangelical Practices

11:02 Critique of Evangelical Leaders

22:39 Personal Reflections and Conclusion

Magic spells in scripture? Let’s talk about Psalm 109

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Episode 31 of Creation’s Paths dives into the spiritual, political, and ethical complexity of praying for national leaders. Hosts Charlie and Brian, Christopagan Druids and spiritual teachers, explore how Psalm 109 is used as a prayer of judgment against corrupt rulers, unpacking the biblical and magical significance of cursing scriptures. They reflect on historical and modern U.S. leadership failures—from George Washington to Joe Biden—and challenge listeners to address not just individuals in power but the unjust systems that uphold them. The episode highlights how spiritual activism and scriptural invocation can become tools for justice, transformation, and resistance in times of moral crisis.

This thought-provoking reaction to a TikTok video by Epiphany of Sunshine prompts a deep Bible study and calls listeners to practice discernment, compassion, and sacred accountability in their spiritual lives.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Praying for Leaders

00:59 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian

01:08 Reacting to a TikTok Prayer   Epiphany of Sunshine on TikTok Clara Irving.

01:47 Exploring Psalm 109

06:07 Context and Historical Background

09:34 Analyzing the Curse in Psalm 109

13:36 Modern Implications and Reflections

24:33 Call to Action and Conclusion

“I could hear Brigid hammering at the forge—but couldn’t reach her.”

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In this New Moon episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian invite you into the sacred uncertainty of the Via Negativa—the path of unknowing. As strange energy stirs around us, they explore feelings of anticipation, anger, and divine movement echoing across both mundane and spiritual realms.

They reflect on:

The collective sense of change felt by spiritual communities online and in-person

Entering the Cloud of Unknowing as a spiritual practice

The spiritual significance of the New Moon and a partial solar eclipse

Their personal journeywork experiences, including distant glimpses of goddesses like Brigid, Sarasvati, and Parvati

A spontaneous goddess oracle card reading that weaves themes of justice, knowledge, and transformation

This episode isn’t about having answers—it’s about opening doors to new questions. It’s a gentle meditation on discernment, ego release, and collective intuition, wrapped in mysticism, storytelling, and hope.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

01:15 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian

02:38 Exploring the Via Nativa

03:47 The Role of Ego and Uncertainty

06:21 Interpreting the Energy Around Us

09:29 Meditation and Journeying Insights

15:07 Card Reading and Symbolism

24:16 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action

They're hunting witches again—and this time, it's real. Here's what you need to know.

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In this eye-opening episode of _Creation’s Paths_, Charlie and Brian unpack the disturbing resurgence of modern-day witch hunts—this time in Pickens, South Carolina. A Wiccan vendor was recently targeted by Stillwater Christian Fellowship, with members quoting Exodus 22:18 (“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live”) and calling for action against local Pagans and witches.

The hosts dive into the historical misuse of scripture, the roots of witch hysteria as tools of imperial control and misogyny, and the problematic rhetoric that’s once again finding a home in extremist Christian circles. They trace how this mirrors previous Satanic Panics and emphasize the importance of solidarity, strategy, and visibility for all Pagan, Druid, and Christopagan communities.

They also touch on previous events—like Pastor Greg Locke’s witch hunt in Illinois—and the broader dangers of Christian nationalism, manufactured villains, and authoritarianism. With careful discernment and hope, they call for action before this rhetoric escalates further.

https://wildhunt.org/2025/02/concerns-over-targeting-of-pagan-community-in-pickens-sc.html

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Modern Witch Hunts

00:54 Meet the Hosts

02:04 Case Study: Witch Hunt in South Carolina

03:41 Historical Context of Witchcraft

09:52 Modern Implications and Reactions

12:16 Call to Action and Solidarity

18:48 Strategic Responses to Persecution

27:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

it’s not about belief—it’s about action and relationship Try it, see what happens

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In this episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian dive into a powerful short by Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen of Nordic Animism, exploring the core paradox of animism: it’s not about belief—it’s about action and relationship. As Christopagan Druids, they discuss how animism is a lived practice rooted in reciprocity with spirits, not an intellectual concept to debate. They reflect on how Protestant Christianity’s emphasis on belief distorts our understanding of spiritual practices and share personal stories about working with house spirits, Brigid, and even Ganesh.

Through engaging anecdotes—like giving ginger tea to house spirits and making offerings to trolls—the duo illustrates how relational magic transforms daily life. They challenge listeners to “just try it,” underscoring that it’s through doing that transformation and belief naturally arise. This episode blends theology, practical spirituality, and deep respect for unseen relationships in a refreshingly grounded way.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Animism

01:08 Hosts Introduction

01:45 Christianity and Belief

03:08 Understanding Animism Through Practice

03:50 Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen's Insights

04:29 Challenges of Demonstrating Animism

05:22 Practical Examples of Animism

06:29 Personal Experiences and Reflections

10:56 The Importance of Relationship in Magic

21:52 Testing and Observing Animism

30:39 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action