Loving the Imperfect

Welcome to Loving the Imperfect podcast, a show for spiritual seekers and skeptics. I’m your imperfect host, Brianne Turczynski.

For ten years I’ve studied offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I’m a teacher and a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years. So I thought it was time to share a story or two about my journey and my thoughts on scripture and holy work from different faith traditions and practices: mostly from Sufi teachers, Buddhists, and Christian mystics.

So, join me as we imperfectly and clumsily make our way through each day mustering up compassion for the hours ahead.

Thank you for stopping by Loving the Imperfect! New episodes are uploaded bi-weekly!
For more information about me and my work please visit
www.brianneturczynski.com

Podcasting since 2024 • 39 episodes

Loving the Imperfect

Latest Episodes

A SPECIAL EPISODE FOR LENT AND GOOD FRIDAY: St. Therese of Lisieux and The Holy Face Devotion

Welcome to Loving The Imperfect. This is a special episode for Lent or Good Friday. We will begin by talking a little bit about St. Therese of Lisieux, the 19th century mystic. And afterward I will talk a little bit about what mysticism is beca...

March 18, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 4 • 29:26

Writing Retreat: Healthy Rhetoric featuring the work of Lech Walesa

Hello and welcome! This is a virtual writing retreat featuring the work of Lech Walesa. Rhetoric is everywhere, from what we read to what we hear and see. In this retreat we will work with a few different meditations, from artwork, to the work ...

January 28, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 1:11:18

What is the Divine Feminine? Featuring the work of Mirabai Starr

Today we'll talk about the work of Mirabai Starr, an Inter-spiritual teacher, writer, and translator of the mystics. Mirabai is a well-known teacher of the divine feminine. She has written several books and her translations of St. John of...

December 03, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 25:40

Modern-Day Prophets: Featuring Spoken Word Poet Kae Tempest with Brianne & Erin

Welcome to season 3 of Loving the Imperfect!Thank you for being patient with me over my long break. Join me this season along with my kindergarten classmate, Erin Grossi, as we introduce and discuss some modern-day prophets, p...

November 05, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 50:12

Season 2 Finale: What Blessings May Come in the Mess of Life with Terry Gonda

Hello and welcome to Loving The Imperfect. Today we'll hear from Terry Gonda, a devout Catholic, who was fired from her position as a music director at a local Catholic church because of her marriage to a woman. Join us tod...

April 23, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 11 • 1:02:09