Spirit Outspoken

The books that rewired their faith, calmed their minds, and changed how they see life are finally out in the open. Jaisa and Rachael share the most influential reads in their libraries, from spiritual classics to astrology texts, and explain why these are the books they return to when they need clarity, comfort, or a completely new lens.

Together, they compare notes on the titles that shaped their thinking, including The Untethered Soul, A New Earth, The Power of Now, Jesus Calling, Richard Rohr's contemplative Christianity, and Stephen Forrest's astrology books Inner Sky and Yesterday's Sky. They also talk about why some books land only at the right time, why rereading matters, and how a great book can act like therapy for your heart and soul.

You’ll discover:
The book that helped separate soul from ego and quiet constant mental chatter
Why A New Earth and The Power of Now hit differently when you are ready for them
How Jesus Calling and Richard Rohr offer daily spiritual grounding without feeling heavy or preachy
Why Stephen Forrest's writing makes complex astrology feel poetic, precise, and personal
How to use books as a tool for self-reflection, healing, and practical guidance

If you have ever wanted a reading list that actually means something - not just books to collect, but books that shift how you live - this episode gives you a deeply personal starting point. It’s especially perfect if you’re craving spiritual growth, calmer thoughts, or a more expansive way to understand yourself and your path.
And if you finish this episode with a longer wishlist, you’re not alone. Jaisa and Rachael even point listeners to their full recommended reading section at spiritoutspoken.com so you can keep the momentum going.
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What if heaven isn’t a reward waiting at the end of your life, but something you can step into right now?
In this episode, Vinney Tolman, author of The Light After Death, shares the near-death experience that turned his understanding of Christianity upside down. Raised to see life as a courtroom where souls are sorted for heaven or hell, Vinney found himself watching his own death, then being met by a loving guide he later recognized in a family photo as one of his ancestors.
Jaisa and Rachael dig into what he saw on the other side, why he came back feeling more Christian than ever, and what he learned about fear, love and the teachings of Jesus, the one he calls Yeshua.
The ladies also explore whether heaven is a place, a choice or a state of being, why Vinney sees hell as fear we choose until it starts choosing us, and how reincarnation may have once been part of Christian thought.
This conversation is for anyone who was taught to fear the afterlife and is ready to imagine something far more loving.
Vinney Tolman:
Vincent “Vinney” Tolman is the author of The Light After Death: My Journey to Heaven and Back. Since his near-death experience, he has shared his story around the world, inviting people to see heaven, love and faith through a far more expansive lens.
Website: https://thelightafterdeath.com/
Instagram: @VinneyTolman
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:
Episode 64 - Loved Ones Never Leave Us: A Psychic Medium on the After Life w/ Sean Collyns 
Episode 67: Angels, Intuition & Divine Guidance w/ Kyle Gray
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Which Spirit Outspoken episodes changed us the most? In this Ask Rach & Jais minisode, Rachael and Jaisa revisit the guests, conversations, and revelations that challenged everything they thought they knew about faith, feminism, and Christianity.
From Joash Thomas and Father Pete Nunnally to deep dives into Mary Magdalene, the Gnostic Gospels, Celtic Christianity, and the Bible's history, they share the moments that sparked some of their biggest spiritual shifts.
Expect laughs, honest reflections, and plenty of rabbit holes as they look back on two years of questioning, growing, and unlearning. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to Spirit Outspoken, this episode might inspire you to revisit a favorite, or discover one you missed.
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#deconstruction #exvangelical  #christianity #spirituality
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When the faith you were raised in no longer has room for who you are, where do you go next?
Singer-songwriter Garrison Starr joins Jaisa and Rachael to talk about growing up gay in an evangelical Mississippi community, losing friends and church family along the way, and grieving the beliefs she could no longer hold. It's an honest conversation filled with laughter, vulnerability, and moments that hit deep.
Garrison shares how songwriting became her path back to the sacred, including her new album, The Gospel Truth, which she describes as “swamp gospel hymns for humans.” Together, they explore learning to trust your own intuition, giving yourself permission to question, and discovering belonging on the other side of deconstruction.
For anyone who's ever felt like they had to choose between being true to themselves and belonging to their faith community.
Garrison Starr:
Garrison Starr is a singer, songwriter and Grammy-nominated record producer whose work spans Americana, indie folk and soul. Her new album, The Gospel Truth, continues her story of healing from an evangelical Christian upbringing.

Website: https://www.garrisonstarr.com/
Instagram: @GarrisonStarr https://www.instagram.com/garrisonstarr/
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to check out:

Episode 58 - The1946 Mistake That Changed Christianity: "How Homosexual Entered the Bible
Episode 59 - What We Got Wrong About Homosexuality (Culture, Politics & the Church) 
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How did friendship, grief, faith, and unexpected intuitive experiences lead Rachael and Jaisa to start a podcast? They share the moments that brought them together, and why they’re not afraid to talk about the things others might shy away from.
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