The Musecast- The Sound of Light

In this dramatic and deeply personal account, Jan tells the story of her near-death experience: a tragic accident in Death Valley in 2004 that impaled her beneath the wreckage of her car — almost killing her— until a miracle of faith (You Are The Help!) lifted the car from her body and she was pulled to safety. We also discuss the creation of Jan's legacy in The Living Kindness Foundation, and her chapter about the concept of leaving God for GOD and what that means to all of us today. This is the final episode for season 6 of the Musecast, We hope you find it enlightening and informative. Support the show

In this episode, Jan Phillips and Tommy Gaebel discuss Chapter 23: Finding my Balance, how Jan struggled at first to develop her daily spiritual practice, and in time, was able to find herself connecting to a greater force, while  giving advice to those who are trying to develop a spiritual practice of their own.  She also shares a song she wrote that reflects the message she received during her first attempt to sit quietly and receive field notes from immortality. They also discuss the story she wrote about in Chapter 25, The Great Betrayal, where Jan comes to terms with her own internalized homophobia, the pain she inflicted,  the consequences she suffered from it, and the beautiful act of forgiveness she experienced in spite of it all. Episode 5 is another informative and deeply personal discovery as we do a deep dive into her latest memoir Still On Fire: Field Notes from a Queer Mystic.  Support the show

In this Episode, Jan Phillips and Co-Host Tommy Gaebel talk about chapters 20, 21, and 22 of Jan's book Still On Fire: Field Notes from a Queer Mystic.  In this episode, they discuss what happened to Jan in India (and the lessons she learned that allowed her to leave), her time creating Sacraments with her Mother in Greece ( a celebration of immediate and extended family ), and her multi-day walking pilgrimage with several other women writers to Iceland, on a quest to the heart chakra of the earth. This episode is full of laughter, great stories, beautiful music, and moving poetry we're certain you will not want to miss Support the show

Join Hosts Jan Phillip and Tommy Gaebel as they continue thier deep dive into Jan's new book: Still On Fire: Field Notes from A Queer Mystic. In Season 2, Episode 3 we discuss the concept of the Hundredth Monkey, as mentioned in chapter 15 of the book, and the role it played in her decision to take her peace activism around the world in 1983. We discuss her time spent in Nagasaki with the Hibakusha (survivors of the atomic bomb) and the profound experiences she shared with them.  It's an emotional and deeply personal account of her first few months traveling the world for peace. You won't want to miss this episode. Support the show

Listen in as Jan Phillips and co-host Tommy Gaebel discuss chapters of Jan's Memoir Still On Fire: Field Notes from a Queer Mystic. In this episode, they discuss the years following Jan's dismissal from the convent, her time trying to find her role within the Catholic church, her relationships with Sister Robert Joeseph, and her introduction into activism, and the Gay community. It's a surprising story of the people that connect Jan and her world to some of the most influential moments in American activist history and the Gay cultural movement of the 1960s, and 70s. Support the show

In Season 2, Tommy Gaebel interviews Jan Phillips on chapters of her new book Still On Fire- Field Notes from a Queer Mystic. In Chapter one of Jan's Memoir, she opened up about life in the church, what drew her to the desire to join a convent and the experiences that eventually lead to her dismissal. It's a powerful, moving, and deeply personal walk into the lives, relationships, challenges, and commitments of Novices, Postulates, Nuns and their Superiors in the 1960's. Listen to Jan explain what drew her into the service of God, what eventually pushed her out, and what she took with her.  She also reads a poem from the book's introduction: My Gratitude to Catholicism. This episode is the perfect reading companion to the first 2 chapters of her latest book. Listen in and enjoy. Support the show

In this 10th episode of the Musecast, Jan Phillips treats you to her standard fair of readings from her books, good news for the week, and music from her CD Creating Every Day. In this episode, Jan discusses the 10th and final tenet of The Artist's Creed  from her award-winning book Marry Your Muse  with cohost Tommy Gaebel.  In this episode, Jan and Tommy discuss The Artists's Creed in its entirety as well as its relevance to Jan's life's work, and the role creativity plays in the creation of our lives as magnificent works of art. Join us for the 10th and final episode of 2020, and the closing of Season 1 of The Musecast, The Sound of Light. It's a wonderful send off for the season with a hopeful look towards a brighter future in the New Year to come. Support the show (http://www.janphillips.com)

In this week's episode, Jan and Tommy continue their discussion of the Artist’s Creed, this time on tenet number 9: I believe that I am not alone in my attempts to create, that once I begin the work, settle into the strangeness, the words will take shape, the form find life, and the spirit will take flight. Jan reads a Prayer to the Muse from her book Marry your Muse, and a poem from her book There are Burning Bushes Everywhere called INSTEAD .  Tommy interviews Jan about this latest tenet and Jan gives us her intentions and wisdom on the concept.  All this plus music, poetry, and your much-needed Good News for the Week! Join us for episode nine of the Musecast – The Sound of Light! Support the show (http://www.janphillips.com)

Jan Phillips continues with to unpack the Artist's Creed, this week with the 8th tenet: "I believe that what truly matters in the making of art is not what the final piece looks like or sounds like . . . but what  newness gets added to the universe in the process of the piece itself becoming." She also shares music from her CD's All the Way to Heaven, a reading from her book The Art of Original Thinking, and of course, a bolt of optimistic light with her Good News of the Week. Join Jan Phillips and her co-host Tommy Gaebel for the 8th episode and connect the dots between your creativity, your spiritual self, and the magic of the universe unfolding. Support the show (http://www.janphillips.com)

In this episode Author, Jan Phillips shares the good news for the week, reads poetry from her book There are Burning Bushes Everywhere, and reads excerpts from the chapter Your Time Creating is Precious from her book Marry Your Muse. Together with Tommy Gaebel Jan discusses the 7th tenet of the Artists Creed; I believe that the time I spend creating my art is as precious as the time I spend giving to others. She shares what this tenet means to her, and how we can apply it in your own life. Join us for this important discussion about creativity and our responsibility to give it the time and the respect it deserves as a way to give to others. This episode provides eye-opening and important information for all of us. Support the show (http://www.janphillips.com)

In this episode Author, Jan Phillips shares the good news for the week, reads from her book Creativity Unzipped, shares music from her CD All The Way to Heaven, and reads excerpts from the chapter What You Are Called To Do from her book Marry Your Muse. Together with Tommy Gaebel Jan discusses the 6th tenet of the Artists creed; I believe that what I am called to do, will make itself known when I have made myself ready.  Join us for this very important episode about creativity and the role each of us play in our creative and spiritual process. This is one episode of the Musecast you do not want to miss. Support the show (http://www.janphillips.com)

Jan Phillips continues with to unpack the Artist's Creed, this week with the 5th tenet: "I believe my work is Joyful, Useful, and constantly Changing- Flowing through me like a river, with no beginning and no end." She also shares music from her CD's All the Way to Heaven, and Singing for the Soul, a reading from her book Creativity Unzipped, and of course, a bolt of optimistic light with her Good News of the Week. Join Jan Phillips and her co-host Tommy Gaebel for the 5th episode and plug-in, get recharged, and let the good energy flow through you like a river! Support the show (http://www.janphillips.com)

In this week's episode, Jan and Tommy continue their discussion of the Artist’s Creed, this time on tenet number 4: "I believe that the moment I open myself to the gifts of the Muse, I open myself to the Source of All Creation, and become one with the Mother of Life itself.” Jan reads a prayer to the Muse from her book Marry your Muse, Jan reads a poem for Mother's Day entitle 'When God First Saw His Mother" Tommy Reads Jan's latest online Zoominar schedule, and also records the reply to the Prayer to the Muse. All this plus music, poetry, and your much-needed Good News for the Week! Join us for episode four of the Musecast-The Sound of Light! Support the show (http://www.janphilips.com)

In Season 1 Episode 3, Jan and Tommy continue their discussion of the Artist’s Creed, this time on tenet number 3: "I believe I have the right to work in silence, uninterrupted, for as long as I choose.” Tommy reads an excerpt from the book Marry your Muse, Jan reads a poem from her book There are Burning Bushes Everywhere – a poem called “Solitude", and Jan and Tommy discuss activism and volunteering to help immigrants in San Diego. All this plus music, poetry and your good news for the week! Join us for episode three of the Musecast-The Sound of Light! Support the show (http://www.janphilips.com)

Jan Phillips and Tommy Gaebel discuss the second tenet of the Artist's Creed: "I believe my work is worthy of its own space, which is worthy of the name sacred." In this episode, Jan shines her spotlight on environmental activism around the world, shares poetry from her book Marry Your Muse and shares a song from her latest CD. Support the show (http://www.janphilips.com)

Jan Phillips and Tommy Gaebel discuss the first tenet of the Artist's Creed: "I believe my work is worth the time it takes to create whatever I feel called to create." In this episode, Jan also shares some good news from Yellowstone, and a poem from her book There Are Burning Bushes Everywhere. Tommy Gaebel reads from Jan’s essay about Stephen Colbert’s interview with Jesus.  Join us for the first episode of the first season of the Musecast- The Sound of light.  Support the show (http://www.janphilips.com)