Resurrecting Wonder: On Magic, Jesus & Holy Hijinks with Jo’el Adifon

Have you ever felt caught between your hunger for spiritual depth and your suspicion of religious structures?

What if magic, mysticism, and your relationship with Jesus weren’t opposites — but threads in the same sacred tapestry?

Could the very experiences you were taught to fear — dreams, synchronicities, miracles — be signs that Spirit is closer than you thought?

How might your inner child — the one who believed in wonder — be one of the wisest guides you have?

What if holy mischief is one of the deepest forms of devotion?

In this rich, resonant conversation, I sit down with my dear friend and spiritual co-conspirator Jo’el Adifon — a multihyphenate man of magic, mystic mentor, and wonder-drunk adventurer who moves between worlds with humor, reverence, and holy mischief.

We explore the questions above and more: the intersection of magic, mysticism, animism, African & Afro-Diasporic spiritual practices, and folk Catholicism — all in conversation with Jesus, the saints, and our ancestors. Whether you’re a Christian, a skeptic, a post-church mystic, or just spiritually curious, this is a wide-open door to deeper connection.

Want to know the miracle of living as if grace were real? Stick around till the end, when Jo’el invites us all into his upcoming online gathering, Fun is Risen: Mischief and Miracles with the Magic of Christ — an unforgettable experience of sacred play, resurrection power, and liberating enchantment.

Listen here!

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