Spirit Outspoken

This week, we sat down with country singer-songwriter Alana Springsteen for a raw, honest, and deeply personal conversation about growing up in the church, living as a people-pleaser, and what it actually takes to step into your own voice.

Alana shares how, for much of her life, she shaped herself around expectations, becoming who others needed her to be, inheriting a version of faith that did not fully feel like her own. It was not until she started getting honest, doing the inner healing work, and allowing herself to question everything that something shifted.

Through songwriting and healing, she did not just find her voice, she encountered a more authentic and grounded experience of God.

We also talk about one of the most relatable tensions so many people face, how to stay connected to family members who do not agree with where you have landed. Alana shares what it has looked like to hold love, compassion, and boundaries at the same time, and how to honor your growth without losing the people who matter to you.

Her upcoming album, I Hope This Helps, is a reflection of this journey, vulnerable, honest, and deeply human.

This episode is for anyone who is ready to stop performing and start living from what is true.

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IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT:
Episode 51: One Pastor's Bold Truth: A Fresh Look at Christianity's Misunderstood Teachings w/ Shawn Broadnax
Episode 48: Banned from the Bible: The Hidden Gospel of Paul & Thecla w/ Meggan Watterson
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This week on Spirit Outspoken, we embark on a truly transformative journey with Camille McConnell, a medium with a profound story of personal healing and spiritual discovery. Raised in a conservative Christian environment, Camille's experiences led her to break through traditional beliefs and embrace a world where divine connection and spiritual gifts are part of everyday life.

In this episode, Camille shares how her encounters with loss, particularly the passing of loved ones, not only shaped her faith but also opened her to the possibilities of mediumship. Through heartfelt anecdotes, she unveils the unexpected support she's received from the spiritual realm, detailing how these experiences have not only guided her personal healing but also led to a professional path of helping others connect with their lost loved ones.

Join Rachael, Jaisa, and Camille as they explore the intersections of faith, grief, and spiritual gifts, challenging conventional perceptions and embracing new forms of divine communication. Whether you're navigating your own grief or curious about the spiritual connections that transcend our world, this episode offers hope, understanding, and an insightful look into the transformative power of mediumship.
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In this week’s heartfelt episode, Rachael opens up about her deepest experiences with grief, sharing aspects of her life she has kept private until now. From childhood loss, suicide, infertility struggles, and battles with addiction, her journey has been one of constant navigation through grief. It's a raw, honest reflection on how these profound moments have intricately shaped her faith and outlook on life. Join Rachael and Jaisa as they explore the intimate connections we form through our stories and the resilience born from enduring hardships. If you've ever walked this path or simply wish to understand someone who has, you'll find resonance and solace here. Let's walk this journey together. 

Tune in for meaningful conversations and reflections that remind us we're never truly alone. Follow our story as we find shared growth through faith, healing, and community.
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What does it actually look like to build something from nothing - fueled by friendship, faith, and a whole lot of courage?
In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, Rachael and Jaisa are pulling back the curtain. No guest, no script -  just the two of them settling in for an honest, heartfelt conversation about the journey behind this podcast and the ways it has changed them both.
Jaisa opens up about a deeply moving experience on spring break - celebrating her son's eighth birthday after three years of navigating childhood cancer, and the breathtaking signs from God that reminded her that her prayers had truly been answered. From cranes circling a boat in the Dominican Republic to a rainbow appearing over her kids playing in the mud, this is experiential faith at its most real and most beautiful.
From there, Rachael and Jaisa reflect on how Spirit Outspoken was born. A casual comment from Rachael's husband that somehow landed like a divine download, two women who each abandoned their own paths to answer a calling they couldn't ignore, and a wine-fueled planning session that almost got them into serious trouble right out of the gate.
They get honest about the fear of being judged, what it's like to deconstruct your faith publicly, the moment they discovered the Gnostic Gospels, and why certainty might actually be the enemy of genuine spirituality. They also talk about what it means to do this work as best friends -  the communication, the yin and yang, and why their friendship always comes first.
This episode is a beautiful reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to show up. You just have to be willing.
In this episode, we explore:
Signs, synchronicities, and God speaking through the unexpected
The real origin story behind Spirit Outspoken
Faith deconstruction and reconstruction in real time
Why certainty shuts down spiritual growth
What it's like to question Christianity publicly and catch heat for it
Doing purpose-driven work with your best friend
If you're newer here, this is the perfect place to start. If you've been with us from the beginning, welcome back. We've missed you.
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In this episode of Spirit Outspoken, Jaisa and Rachael sit down with Juan Galan Politi, Instagram influencer and co-founder of the Mystic Misfit Society, to explore his profound spiritual awakening and transformation. Juan opens up about his shift from an ego-centered identity to a life guided by the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus), and the experiences that catalyzed that change.
We dive into his journey with plant medicine and how those experiences expanded his perception of reality, spirituality, and the nature of consciousness. Juan shares how these moments became a turning point, inviting him into a more integrated, embodied understanding of faith.
One of the most fascinating parts of this conversation is Juan’s innovative AI-generated template, a tool designed to help people read the Bible through a multidimensional lens. By weaving together scripture with insights from quantum physics, science, and mysticism, this framework offers a fresh, intellectually grounded way to explore the teachings of Jesus.
If you’ve ever felt torn between science and spirituality, if you’re curious about expanded states of consciousness and their role in faith, or if you’re looking for a deeper, more expansive way to understand the message of Jesus-this episode will open your mind and invite you into a broader perspective.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JUAN OR TO BOOK A SESSION:
View his work: stan.store/iamjuangalan
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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT:  SPIRIT 360 IS OPEN!!!!  Spirit Outspoken's new online community is open and you can register now. This is your safe space to explore, connect, question and grow alongside other spiritually hungry people.  Enjoy more direct acces to Jaisa and Rachael, engage in episode discussions, at home practices, free resources and connect/meet new members who are on the same spiritual ride you are. We hope to see you there!
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to listen to:
Christian Mysticism, It's Not What You Think
Banned From the Bible: The Hidden Gospel of Paul & Thecla w/ Meggan Watterson
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