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Spirit PunchLife Death and BoatsSeason Finale: On this episode we talk about the value of life through a buddhist tale about crime and punishment at sea. What do you do when the ocean deities invade your dreams? Just how many years is an eon? How fast can I type? For answers to these and more, click play,To book pastoral care (1-on-1 with me): https://spiritpunch.setmore.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritpunchpodcast/Email us at podcast@spiritpunch.org or the care team at care@spiritpunch.orgReferences:
2025-12-1123 min
Spirit PunchInterview: Some Idiot With A WrenchRyan sits down with @someidiotwithawrench Dalton Dreihaus. Dalton's viral content on trans inclusion, anti-bigotry, feeding children, non-toxic masculinity and nursing big v8 classics back to health has reached millions of viewers. We get real about leaving the military, religion, combating fascism and loving the powerful women in our lives. Ya'll gonna love this. Oh and there's some adult language, so be advised.SPIRIT PUNCH IS NOW OFFERING PASTORAL CARE! Sign up here: https://spiritpunch.setmore.com/Follow someidiotwithawrench: https://www.instagram.com/someidiotwithawrench?utm_source=ig_web_button_share...
2025-11-2041 min
Spirit PunchA Fascist DiseaseThe word "fascism" has made a come back in the worst way possible to describe the American political reality. But surely fascism can't happen to us right? Join Ryan as he digs into the history of fascism here and abroad to answer that question.Watch "A Night at the Garden" here https://youtu.be/NC1MNGFHR58?si=WxjLs6gONIhG0W5G Here are the sources directly discussed in this podcast:Andrew G. Palella. “The Black Legion: J. Edgar Hoover and Fascism in the Depression Era.” Journal for the Study of Radicalism, vol...
2025-10-3024 min
Spirit PunchOgum: King of HeartOgum! The warrior who became a deity. What can this eternal African spirit of iron and war teach us about feeling our feels and working through accountability? Let's journey together.Full text of Lucille Clifton's poem "won't you celebrate with me" here:https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50974/wont-you-celebrate-with-me
2025-10-0315 min
Spirit PunchThe People United: a D.C. Resistance DiaryWhen President Donald Trump surged federal agents, military personnel and deputized police into Washington DC, home of 750,000 people, he must have forgotten that DC has no tolerance for fools or bullies. Join Ryan along side tens of thousands of protesters who took to the streets on the September 6th 2025 to free the city from occupation."Learning from the 60s" by Audre Lorde https://old.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1982-audre-lorde-learning-60s/*Mea Culpa: In the episode Ryan refers to the speech as "Lessons from the 60s" and that ain't it. I guess we're all learning.
2025-09-1219 minSpirit PunchSome Folks Need YeshuaAw man, now he's talking about Jesus. Yep. Sort of. Who? Let's talk about a man from Nazareth, a real one who walked, sought justice and died for it.
2025-08-2932 minSpirit PunchCalling In PowerLet's learn how calling people in, rather than calling people out, can be the power move in a world dominated by those willing to use state violence to enforce their will on the people. "Calling IN: A Less Disposable Way of Holding Each Other Accountable" by Ngoc Loan Tran http://www.bgdblog.org/2013/12/calling-less-disposable-way-holding-accountable/Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel by Loretta J. Ross. https://lorettajross.com
2025-08-1520 minSpirit PunchSuperman: Spirit GuideDid y'all know that Superman is actually pretty deep, spiritual even? Let's learn what the Man of Steel has to teach us about power and decency.Consider supporting Revive Gaza. No one deserves to die of starvation or dehydration. You can learn more about Revive Gaza and donate here: http://alturl.com/znacj#Superman #DCComics #Clark Kent #Golem #Supermanandspirituality #SupermanJewish
2025-08-0123 min
UU Church of Annapolis PodcastSpecial Announcement! Spirit PunchHey good folks, your intern/summer minister Ryan McCray Ely started a really cool podcast: Spirit Punch! You can find the full unabridged version of last sunday's sermon on the Spirit Punch feed. Find Spirit Punch on Apple iTunes and Spotify or head over to www.spiritpunch.org. Remember to subscribe and tell all your people.
2025-07-1501 minSpirit PunchOn Dukkha: Harleys and OutKastLife is suffering. Life is full of joy and big Harley Davidsons. Let’s get right on suffering with two great teachers: the Buddha and OutKast…the band. Talk back and ask questions at podcast@spiritpunch.org Need some OutKast in your life, here's a Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47sWmQwIHY0YIHupeQCDtj?si=Y5X7CdxbTh20OUmO7prm7Q
2025-07-1526 minSpirit PunchThe Sacred Constellation of UsSo this is episode 1. Finally! Let's talk spiritual alignment, internal family systems theory, dogs and building trust in yourself.
2025-06-2920 min