Between Light & Shadow
This podcast exists as an invitation.An invitation to pause in a world that rushes.To listen in a culture that shouts.To remember in an age that forgets.Here, we explore spirituality not as doctrine, performance, or certainty—but as a living, breathing relationship with truth, mystery, and self. This is a space for those who have questioned deeply, wandered bravely, and refused to abandon their inner knowing—even when the path became unclear.The House of Ravenbrook was born from the understanding that faith, wisdom, and wholeness cannot be forced into narrow definitions. They must be experienced, examined, and embodied. This podcast carries that same spirit.Each episode is a doorway—into reflection, unity, sacred curiosity, and the balance of light and shadow. We speak honestly about belief, doubt, healing, identity, and becoming. We honor ancient wisdom while remaining grounded in lived human experience. No masks. No fear-based theology. No spiritual perfectionism.This is not a place to be told what to think.It is a place to remember how to listen.Whether you are reconstructing faith, expanding you
Between Light & Shadow
The Truth About Paganism: How a Word Was Turned Into a Weapon
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The Truth About Paganism: How a Word Was Turned Into a WeaponWhat if pagan was never a spiritual accusation—only a label reshaped by history?In this episode of Between Light and Shadow, we explore the true origin of the word pagan, how it originally described everyday people rooted in land and seasonal life, and how its meaning was later transformed by institutional power.This conversation is not an attack on Christianity.It is an examination of language, history, and how spiritual narratives are shaped over time.Together, we look at:The original meaning of pagan and its cultural contextHow the Church reframed the term as belief systems shiftedThe lasting impact this redefinition had on indigenous and ancestral traditionsWhy reclaiming historical truth matters for spiritual freedom todayThis episode invites reflection rather than debate—offering space for curiosity, nuance, and understanding for those navigating faith, deconstruction, or spiritual self-discovery.Listen with an open mind.Question gently.Stand in truth. Before you go, take a final breath.May your magick be guided by wisdom rather than impulse.May your power be rooted in compassion.And may your path be one of integrity, balance, and becoming.Thank you for walking Between Light and Shadow.This is Richard Ravenbrook, of The House of Ravenbrook.Until next time—walk gently, and practice with intention.
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