✨ Show NotesIn this episode, I sit down with Rev. Barry W. Lynn—minister, constitutional lawyer, and lifelong advocate for civil liberties. Barry served as Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, where I had the honor of working with him for over a decade.We talk about:* His new three-volume memoir series: Paid to Piss People Off: Peace, Porn, and Prayer* The powerhouse women who influenced him—from Gloria Steinem to his incredible wife Joanne* Why music and mercy matter now more than ever* Defending the First Amendment (even when it’s uncomfortable)* His unlikely friendships with political opposites like Pat Buchanan and Oliver North* Using intuition to guide difficult choices—including a memorable move to Dartmouth* The lessons he hopes future generations will take from his life’s work🎙️ Learn more about Barry’s work and his trilogy at www.barrywlynn.com🎵 Music credit:Intro and outro music: Madre Ayahuasca by ArakawaUsed with permission. More at arkawamusic.com🌐 And as always, visit www.goddessintraining.online for more tools to support your intuition journey🙏 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/goddessintrainingpodcast💬 Reflections: On Legacy, Love, and ListeningSome episodes hit you in the gut with their humanity. This is one of them.Barry Lynn has lived many lives—pastor, lawyer, protestor, prankster, constitutional watchdog—and yet the throughline is startlingly clear: he cared deeply. About people. About decency. About what’s fair. He fought systems of power, but never lost his sense of humor or his belief in the potential for transformation.We talked about how he found himself in a porno theater with the head of a government commission (yes, really), how he helped Vietnam vets navigate unjust military discharges, and why his legacy isn’t about conversions—but about conversations.One of my favorite moments from our time working together was hearing Mary Gauthier sing “Mercy Now” at a Voices United concert we organized in LA. Listening to Barry talk about that night—about music, movement, and memory—I felt reminded of why I started this podcast. To capture moments of truth. To share the stories that stir us.“At the end of their time, people need to be able to say, ‘I was as authentic as I could be.’”— Rev. Barry LynnIf you’ve ever wondered how to live a life guided by values—without becoming hardened by the fight—this episode is for you.💌 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingDid Barry’s story resonate with you? What does “good trouble” mean in your life? I’d love to hear your reflections in the comments—or reply directly to this email.And as always, thank you for listening, reading, and showing up with your full self.Much love,Sarah🔮 www.goddessintraining.onlineGoddess in Training is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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