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Rettals' PubChannel Update - April 2025Send us a textNothing major - just a channel update. Cliff notes:2 Year Birthday (Anniversary)New Co-HostNew StudioWe want to let all our listeners know that we appreciate you and hope to continue to provide content that is helpful for all of you. Thank you!Nate and the Rettals Pub teamSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub
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2025-03-3106 min
Rettals' PubRettals' Pub Update - Message from NateSend us a textNate delivers a brief state of the channel, including the departure of host, Mason. Stay tuned, because good things are ahead, even in the midst of change!Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub
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2024-09-2502 min
Rettals' PubIntro to Pagan Christianity (Date Night) Episode 60Send us a textIn this first RP date night episode, Nate and Celeste introduce an impactful book they read around 15-20 years ago when they first exited the UPC Church. Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola examines a multitude of Christian church practices that have been accepted as 'gospel' or 'from the bible', when in reality, they were adopted from paganism. What we ate on the show:Custom cupcakes by Scratch by Sarah - chocolate with Baileys, and ding-dongWhat we drank on the show:Refuge B...
2024-06-1234 min
Rettals' PubWhen you're just DONE (Conversation with Ron Lennex, Pt 2) Episode 56Send us a textIn this episode, Ron talks about growing up with feelings of not being accepted, or measuring up, and then refusing to tolerate those same feelings within the confines of religion. Nate shares that he believes true peace is found when you're able to just be who you are, and that begins with accepting yourself. As Ron says, "I'm a little bit enlightenment, and a little bit 'go f*ck yourself.'"Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://w...
2024-05-1532 min
Rettals' PubWhen religion isn't all it's cracked up to be (Conversation with Ron Lennex, Pt 1) Episode 55Send us a textRon talks about being raised Methodist as a kid, and also going to Catholic mass with his grandmother. He became spiritually curious as he grew older, and found out one of his buddy's father was a born-again Christian. They invited him to their church where he attended for a while. From there, he attended a trinitarian 'holiness' full gospel church until he was in his early 20s and decided to leave the church for a period of time.After he relocated from NY to TX, he met a former Pentecostal woman...
2024-05-0824 min
Rettals' PubPagans and Christians and Satanists, Oh My! (Pt 3) Episode 54Send us a textNate and Mason wrap up the last of this series by finishing the last of the 9 satanic statements written in the 1960s by Anton LeVey, while weaving in politics and (ex)evangelicalism.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub
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2024-05-0130 min
Rettals' PubPagans and Christians and Satanists, Oh My! (Pt 2) Episode 53Send us a textMason finishes reading the list of sins found on the church of satan's website. Nate shares more about attending the local pagan market. And then they move on to the 9 satanic statements written in the 1960s by Anton LeVey.Resources mentioned:Prince - Super Bowl Halftime ShowPolk County Pagan MarketWhat we drank on the show:Bulleit Frontier Kentucky Straight Bourbon WhiskeySupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals...
2024-04-2425 min
Rettals' PubPagans and Christians and Satanists, Oh My! Episode 52Send us a textNate shares how he recently visited a local pagan market with various vendor booths set up - and for clarification, pagan doesn't mean blood sacrifices, but a rather broad spectrum of non-christians. There were many craftsmen present - wood workers, jewelry makers, bakers, food trucks and various other booths. There was also a booth with members from the Houston church of satan (followers of the satanic bible by Anton LeVey). After reading the outrage on social media by christians who wandered in and discovered this, Nate decided to look int...
2024-04-1031 min
Rettals' PubResolve to Serve No More - Even More - Episode 43eSend us a textNate, a capitalist, blames the state of the nation on the Boomer generation because of their unfettered consumption and by putting their own needs and desires ahead of all others.Do you agree? Disagree? Let him know at https://rettals.pub/contact-us. You can also use that form to suggest topics, ask questions, or suggest spirits for us to sample.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey You...
2024-02-0733 min
Rettals' PubResolve to Serve No More - Episode 42eSend us a text Mason and Nate talk about how their view of God has changed since their awakening as well as not serving tyrants.That said, how has your view of God changed? Let us know!Also, if you have any questions, concerns, topic suggestions, alcohol suggestions go to https://rettals.pub/contact-us/ and fill out the form!Étienne de la Boétie - The Politics of ObedienceSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
2024-01-3132 min
Rettals' PubWhat does Voodoo have in common with Pentecostalism? Episode 39Send us a textNate and Mason discuss extreme similarities between Pentecostalism and voodoo:Speaking in tonguesExcessive shoutingBeing possessed by their deityExtreme physical response to said 'possession', i.e. writhing on the ground, uttering a different language, etcBeating of drums (rhythmic beating elevates vibrations of the masses)Resources mentioned on the show:Vinson SynanPagan Pentecostalism: It's Roots: Sex, Sin & Slavery by Curtis EdwardsBashar channeled by Darryl AnkaKryon channeled by Lee CarrollSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
2024-01-1037 min
Rettals' PubWhy do Christians reject Reincarnation? Episode 38Send us a textListener question: "Reincarnation has been a common belief across cultures and religions for thousands of years. Why do modern Christians fight so hard against this concept?"Nate answers this question with a single word: CONTROLNate and Mason discuss how their recently found belief in reincarnation affects their spirituality.What we drank on the show:Texas Love Bourbon from The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon BarSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/r...
2024-01-0343 min
Rettals' PubThere is no spoon: waking up from the illusion of self - Episode 37Send us a textNate and Mason discuss the idea of Samadhi. What is Samadhi? It's not something that is easily described because there are no real translations. The body wants comfort, and the mind wants knowledge. Samadhi is not running from pain, but also not running after pleasure. Be still.One way it has been explained is the waking up from the illusion of self, separating the character from the actor from the individual. Think Neo swallowing the red pill and what happens after. Resources mentioned on the show: Sam...
2023-12-2031 min
Rettals' PubChanging Views on Transgenderism? (Listener Question) Episode 30Send us a textErin asks Mason: “Since one of your past lives was female, does that change your views on gender?”Listen to Nate and Mason's take on this often hot-button topic for many.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub
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2023-10-2542 min
Rettals' PubCan You Handle the Truth? Reincarnation, Witchcraft & Christian Trauma | Episode 19Send us a text elcome back to Rettals Pub — where spirits flow and truth doesn’t wear a tie. In this high-octane, no-BS episode, Nate and Mason dive headfirst into reincarnation, spiritual awakening, witchcraft, and the raw truths religion doesn’t want you to ask. From the break room of the soul to childhood spiritual trauma, this episode is as unfiltered as it is enlightening — with more F-bombs than most church services and a whole lot more honesty. Topics we wrestle (and occasionally cuss) through: 🔹What reincarnation really is (and why it’s not just a Hindu...
2023-08-0926 min
Rettals' PubDoes the Bible Teach Reincarnation? A Christian Mystic’s View | Episode 18Send us a textWelcome to Rettals Pub — where the drinks are chilled and the spiritual conversations are anything but.In this soul-stirring episode, Nate and Mason dive headfirst into one of the most taboo topics in Christian circles: reincarnation. What begins as a personal journey quickly turns into a deep exploration of scriptural mysteries, ancient teachings, and mystical experiences that challenge everything we were raised to believe.In this episode:🔹The Christian roots of reincarnation — yes, they exist🔹Forgotten scriptures that hint at past lives🔹Elijah...
2023-08-0232 min
Rettals' PubNo Ivory Tower Here (Mason Questions Nate Pt 3) Episode 17Send us a textMason asks Nate more questions:6. Can you share your thoughts on whether or not you see spirituality as a sign of weakness, (as compared to masculinity, tribalism, alpha-male mentality, etc) or do you see it as a sign of strength?7. What's your thoughts on whether spirituality is a valid representation of reality?8. What is "holiness" to you now?9. If you could start another religion, what would it look like?Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https...
2023-07-2640 min
Rettals' PubFix Your Own Sh!t (Mason Questions Nate Pt 2) Episode 16Send us a textMason throws more questions at Nate:3. Who is that one person that when they show up on TikTok, YouTube, podcast, etc, you stop what you're doing and listen to them? 4. Can you describe a place that inspires awe & peace within you, and is it internal or external?5. What are your thoughts on the necessity of spirituality, and why do you hold that perspective?Resources:Alan Watts - DishwashingMystic Molly - TikTokRam Dass Sadh Guru - TikTokJordan Peterson - Gazing into the AbyssSupport th...
2023-07-1925 min
Rettals' PubCommon Threads (Mason Questions Nate Pt 1) Episode 15Send us a textMason throws questions at Nate to answer:Can you share a moment when you realized there were common threads across the spiritual practices and devotions of multiple religions?What does your spiritual practice involve? Do you meditate, journal, read?Resources:Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, by Rainn WilsonWorkbook for Soul BoomWhat we drank this episode:Redneck Riviera Whiskey (John Rich)Modelo Especial BeerSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook...
2023-07-1238 min
Rettals' PubMore than ego (Twin Flames, kinda, Pt 2) Episode 12Send us a textNate and Mason continue the overall discussion of twin flames, but hone in on the ego and how it gets in the way of our ascension as it tries to cling tight to various identities and religious labels. Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub
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2023-06-2127 min
Rettals' PubWhat is a twin flame and do we all have one? (Twin Flames Pt 1) Episode 11Send us a textWhat is a Twin Flame and do we all have one? Nate and Mason discuss the various beliefs of what a Twin Flame is (and not the over-romanticized version), going all the way back to Socrates in Ancient Greece.Nate: "This is probably one of my most favorite series of episodes since we began recording. I'm so excited to see how well they do."Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
2023-06-1427 min
Rettals' PubA Great Cloud of Witnesses (Mason's Practices Pt 2) Episode 8Send us a textMason shares more experiences with his spirit guides, including writing 'under the influence' and extremely strong emotions of love and ugly-crying. He believes the 'great cloud of witnesses' mentioned in scripture alludes to the presence of spirit guides.Nate shares about dreams that feel more like memories from a past life.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub
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2023-05-2421 min
Rettals' PubSpirit Guides & Positive Vibes (Mason's Practices Pt 1) Episode 7Send us a textMason places significance on the role his spirit guides play in his beliefs and how they came to him during meditation. He's experienced first-hand how the presence of positive energy can help heal mental, spiritual, physical and emotional injuries.Nate mentions how sometimes sharing light and positive energy with others is draining and he has to separate himself for a time in order to refill and recharge.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub...
2023-05-1530 min
Rettals' PubWhat is the difference between Pentecostals & other denominations? (Listener Question) Episode 6Send us a textAlexis asks the question: "What is the difference between Pentecostals and other denominations?"Nate and Mason strive to answer that question effectively with some humor thrown in along the way.RESOURCES: Some links to the various things that are mentioned in the show:Archbishop Fulton Sheenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z38BqaDFHv8 Mark McNeil"All In The Name"Greg Boyd "Oneness Pentecostals and the Trinity" (eBook)Also, we've added the...
2023-05-0823 min
Rettals' PubFrom Pentecostal to Christian Mystic (Mason's Journey Pt 2) Episode 4Send us a textMason talks about his spiritual growth in spite of still operating within the Pentecostal religion as a licensed minister, and he began infusing the teachings of Buddha with those of Jesus. Eventually, he left the United Pentecostal Church, but felt his family still needed to go somewhere, so they started attending a non-denominal church whose roots were in the UPC. He was still seeking for something more, and came across Norse Paganism. In fact, both Mason and Nate found resonance and meaning in their study of Norse Paganism. One of their f...
2023-04-2432 min
Rettals' PubNate's Journey Closes and Mason's Begins - Episode 3Send us a textNate talks about his struggle with the death of his ego & who he thought he was, and how to actively create a new identity based on who he's becoming. It's also becoming easier to navigate his empath ability and 'put up his shields' so he's not susceptible to the deluge of emotions from EVERY.ONE. around him ALL.THE.TIME. Nate also realized, with the help of his therapist, that maybe it's still possible to utilize the spiritual gifts he thought were exclusive to his previous Pentecostalism...
2023-04-1732 min
Rettals' PubSpiritual Awakening or Breakdown? Surviving the Dark Night of the Soul | Episode 2Send us a textWelcome to Rettals Pub — where seekers gather, spirits pour, and nothing is off-limits.In this raw and intimate episode, Nate opens up about a life-altering spiritual experience — from inexplicable pain and past-life memories, to an ego-shattering “Dark Night of the Soul.” With support from his brother Mason, this is a story of breaking down, waking up, and finding unexpected grace in the most painful season of life.If you've ever felt like you were losing yourself just to discover something deeper… this one's for you.Topics i...
2023-04-1031 min
Rettals' PubFrom Pentecostal Kid to Spiritual Seeker: A Journey Through Faith, Abuse, and Awakening | Episode 1Send us a textWelcome to Rettals Pub — where we talk about the spirits while partaking of spirits. No dogma. No pretension. Just unfiltered stories, lived wisdom, and the kind of spiritual talk that feels like home.In this deeply personal first episode, Nate and Mason crack open the raw history of growing up in Pentecostal churches — from childhood prophecies and cult-like control, to walking away from organized religion and rediscovering spirit in unexpected ways. It's about being honest with where we’ve been, and daring to ask what’s real.In this epi...
2023-04-0229 min