Many weeks ago now, I saw an article on Patheos called "Remembering the Witch in Witchcraft" that really took off on social media. John Beckett, a Druid Priest and author in our community, jumped into the conversation and wrote a response blog to that original article (linked in the episode notes) and, well, I was still in a quandary about it all.

And so, I asked him onto the podcast. I respect John and wanted to think this out with him, especially as a Witch from the Deep South (John also has Southern roots). He was more than open to that and the resulting wonderful conversation gave me quite a bit of fodder to think through for the future. It was a chat worth having! Thank you, John.

Sometimes, camouflage is a necessary part of of the Craft. But, as John points out: there are risks in shrouding ourselves for too long, too deeply. Join us on the porch as we navigate these murky waters.

Sometimes, camouflage is a necessary part of of the Craft. But there are risks in shrouding ourselves for too long, too deeply, as well. Join John and I on the porch as we navigate these murky waters.

(My apologies that this wasn’t released in time for Lughnasagh. John and I recorded this before that holiday, and life on a farm does get out of hand. Still, good stuff for next year!)

Episode Notes:

The original article by Ian Chambers, "Remembering the Witch in Witchcraft," is here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/bythepalemoonlight/2023/07/remembering-the-witch-in-witchcraft/

John's article, "The Witch Stands in Opposition" is here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2023/07/the-witch-stands-in-opposition.html

Under the Ancient Oaks – Paganism, Polytheism, Magic, and More (John’s Teaching Website)
https://undertheancientoaks.com/

The Book of Cernunnos: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Cernunnos-John-Beckett/dp/0988900971

John Beckett on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnBeckett-UTAO