The Mystic Lens

'I dont know' is a complete sentence | Jaxon Phoenix, author of Only Us

Jaxon Phoenix joins us for a chat about his journey through faith, deconstruction, and the writing of his book 'Only Us.'  We dive deep on questioning traditional beliefs, navigating an existential crisis, allowing experience to guide us, and finding hope in community and authenticity.  We also talk a little about the creative process of writing as a means of healing and expression, which was a great addition to the convo!  If you dig the convo, you'll enjoy his book 'Only Us: Searching for the Truth about the Identity of God and Humanity'. Amazon: https://a.co/d/00h3um9 Connect with Jaxon on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxonphoenix88/

Where is the line?

Welcome to the Mystic Lens, a podcast but Current Collective Church where explore the spiritual path through stories of transformation from real people in our community and exploration of Christian tradition through a mystic perspective. Our hope is that these conversations will help us feel even more connected to God, ourselves, and each other inspiring us to live more expansively from the well of Living Water within. To learn more or connect with us further visit https://thisiscurrent.org [https://thisiscurrent.org]

Parenting as a spiritual practice with Amy Hughes, Author of Words Like Honey

In this episode we talk with author Amy Hughes about raising children with love, trust, and authenticity—without fear-based religion or rigid control. Amy, a mom of nine, shares her personal journey from authoritarian Christian parenting toward a more relational, spiritually aware approach that values curiosity, connection, and the unique identity of each child. We talk about: Gentle parenting and Christian faith Navigating spirituality and child development How to guide kids without controlling them Creating a safe space for kids to ask questions and explore beliefs Letting go of fear in parenting and trusting God Why words have the power to heal ("words like honey") Raising kids in both Christian and spiritual/mystic circles If you’ve ever wrestled with how to parent in a way that fosters independence and self-awareness, or how to keep a strong relationship with your kids as they grow into their own beliefs, this conversation will speak to you. Connect with Amy: Instagram – https://instagram.com/SimpleLittleAmy Website – https://simplelittleabc.com  __________________________________________ Welcome to the Mystic Lens, a podcast but Current Collective Church where explore the spiritual path through stories of transformation from real people in our community and exploration of Christian tradition through a mystic perspective. Our hope is that these conversations will help us feel even more connected to God, ourselves, and each other inspiring us to live more expansively from the well of Living Water within. To learn more or connect with us further visit https://thisiscurrent.org [https://thisiscurrent.org]

Discovering Jesus outside of religion with Jordan Janowiak

In this episode, Jordan shares his path from a non-religious upbringing shaped by exposure to various spiritual traditions. Through a mentor and his own spiritual seeking, he was led to Self-Realization Fellowship and the Bhagavad Gita. Surprisingly, he found himself drawn to the life and wisdom of Jesus—not through traditional dogma, but through the teachings of Yogananda, prayer, and an openness to God’s guidance. Jordan vulnerably shares about his journey with mental health and how he’s found healing and peace by integrating Jesus’ very human message with broader spiritual practices of union and oneness. This conversation highlights how the mystic path, inner experience, and freedom from rigid belief systems can open space for a more authentic and expansive spiritual life. Thanks for listening! To connect with Current further, visit https://thisiscurrent.org [https://thisiscurrent.org]

"God is a peculiar lover" - Daniel Colina

In this episode, Daniel joins for a conversation about witnessing God in people more than places, fighting for a faith that fits, and knowing God as a peculiar lover. __________________________________________ Welcome to the Mystic Lens, a podcast but Current Collective Church where explore the spiritual path through stories of transformation from real people in our community and exploration of Christian tradition through a mystic perspective. Our hope is that these conversations will help us feel even more connected to God, ourselves, and each other inspiring us to live more expansively from the well of Living Water within. To learn more or connect with us further visit https://thisiscurrent.org [https://thisiscurrent.org]