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In this week’s Firebird Spirit gathering, Pastor Deb sits down with Rev. Bill Hockey for an unfiltered, soul-deep conversation about what happens when the faith we inherited no longer fits—and yet Spirit still finds us. Together, they explore the honest mess of deconstruction, recovery, and healing, while holding fast to the quiet, resilient Light that never really left. This isn’t a sermon. It’s a sacred conversation between two faith-filled colleagues who’ve walked through addiction, grief, theology, and transformation—and who trust that even the smallest shift in Spirit can ripple through everything.

Bill shares how growing up in fundamentalism shaped his heart, and how leaving organized religion didn’t mean leaving God. From the grief room to the recovery circle, from seminary to silence, he traces the many conversions of the soul—the ones that don’t get broadcast, but change everything. The Light we’re talking about here isn’t loud. It’s not performance or platitude. It’s the kind that shows up in the hardest night and says, “I’m still here.”

This episode is for anyone who's ever felt like they no longer belong in church but still long for spiritual grounding. For the ones recovering from religion, for the ones navigating grief, for the ones craving sacred honesty—this is your space. Join us in trusting that the Light is not only still here—but lighter than the darkest dark.

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Firebird Spirit offers a weekly worship experience provided by volunteer fans of Jesus. We share a progressive and evolved perspective of the Spirit. We are building a diverse and inclusive network of compassionate souls to spread our message of hope, peace and joy. This is our Community of HOPE.

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Firebird Spirit exists as an Act of Faith. It can supplement or enhance your current faith expression on your own time and schedule. Your church pew can be your favorite couch or recliner. We encourage you to participate aloud in the responsive readings and to sing along with hymns like no one is listening. Manifest your prayers by whispering them to the Universe.

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Copyright notice: All music presented in our videos is either public domain, creative commons, licensed and/or used with permission. All hymns are licensed by PCUSA Glory to God hymnal and its owned or authorized publishers. All other musical presentations are authorized by the composer and performing artist(s), where applicable.