The Mystic Cave
An exploration of the soulful terrain on the far side of conventional religion. A sanctuary for seekers.
The Mystic Cave
Latest Episodes
The Oracle: A Consequential Chapter from "Talking to Trees: A Journey into Soul"
With the reading of this chapter from my book, Talking to Trees, we close the sixth season of The Mystic Cave, even as the events described there opened up my spiritual path, leading me here. I hope you enjoy it. A...
Anne Boleyn: Martha Tatarnic's new book says we still need Anne, a revolutionary woman of power and influence.
The myth is that Henry VIII founded the Church of England because he wanted a divorce. The reality is that his second wife, Anne Boleyn, was using her influence with Henry to foment church reform in England, as on the Continent. That he thanked...
Edge Walkers: Eco-spiritual Director Sarah Lyon and the Call of the Wild
In inner city parks and in remote forest clearings people are gathering to remember their sacred connection to the Earth. Some call it "worship;" some call it "church." Sarah Lyon meets them there, to guide them to their soul's true home in the...
An Everywhere God: Tami Buroker Explores the Edges of her Christian Faith
Even conventional religions have their growing edges. Far from centralized beliefs and practices, the spiritual explorer needs faith more than belief. Tami Buroker identifies as a Christian, but she can't bring herself formally to join her chur...
Just Breathe: "Wandering Warrior" Devin Lebrun Finds the Calm at the Heart of Fear
Devin Lebrun's soul name, given him on a Vision Quest, is Wandering Warrior. That evokes a lot of fearsome energy, which he has. But his breath training over the years has opened a world of inner calm, soothing his soul and helping him to turn ...