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A bit about Brian
I was fortunate to have an eclectic spiritual and religious upbringing. Growing up, I got to experience the infinite majesty and mystery...
Brian Bard
Jan 13, 20223 min read


New Class: Intro to Celtic Spirituality at Celtic Junction Arts Center!
Over the course of our four sessions, we’ll explore the four eras of Celtic Spirituality...
Brian Bard
Jan 261 min read
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Where Power Resides: a cinematic journey through the Underworld
The Greek god Hermes visits the Underworld! What happens when the planet's power goes out? He's gotta go down and reset the breaker...
Brian Bard
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Elemental Spirituality - Class Outline for 4/16 & 4/23
Here's our outline for the upcoming class at Wisdom Ways... Elemental Spirituality: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, & Beyond!
Brian Bard
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Spirituality of the 5 Elements, in 5 Movies: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, & Beyond
On Nature Spirituality and the 5 Elements, as filmed in 5 great movies! How they depict Fire, Water, Earth, Air, & the Beyond...
Brian Bard
Mar 28, 202414 min read
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Spirituality of the 5 Elements, painted by America's Greatest Landscape Painters
On Nature Spirituality and the 5 Elements, as painted by our greatest artists! How they painted Fire, Water, Earth, Air, & the Beyond...
Brian Bard
Mar 22, 202411 min read
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Class Preview for Elemental Spirituality: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, & Beyond!
Here's a video preview for my upcoming class, Elemental Spirituality: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, & Beyond!
Brian Bard
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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InVocation Updates & Upcoming Oct. 2023
Thank you all who came to the Creature Feature class! And to recent Lessons from the Pandemic talks! Up next: Guide for the Grief Journey...
Brian Bard
Oct 8, 20232 min read
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Creature Feature: Animals as Spiritual Teachers - Class Outline for 10/6
Here's our outline for the upcoming class at Wisdom Ways... Creature Feature: Animals as Spiritual Teachers!
Brian Bard
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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Preview Video for Class on 10/6 - Creature Feature: Animals as Spiritual Teachers
Watch this preview and snag your spot for my upcoming class at Wisdom Ways - Creature Feature:
Animals as Spiritual Teachers!
Brian Bard
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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Calling All Animal-Lovers! Class at Wisdom Ways on October 6th!
Here's a video about my upcoming class at Wisdom Ways - Creature Feature: Animals as Spiritual Teachers!
Brian Bard
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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InVocation Updates & Upcoming Sep. 2023
Upcoming online class: Animals as Spiritual Teachers - snag your spot! Plus more classes and presentations at Wisdom Ways, and beyond!
Brian Bard
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Covid Confessions: an amazing new YouTube series by MN documentarian, Alec Fischer
This summer, I attended two video series screenings of Covid Confessions by Minnesota documentarian, Alec Fischer. I was blown away...
Brian Bard
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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InVocation Updates & Upcoming Aug. 2023
Announcing my Fall class lineup at Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality! Sign up and learn more here...
Brian Bard
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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Centering the Margins: Lessons from the Pandemic – Part 10
Some folks, and some parts of ourselves, were hit especially hard by COVID. Here's how we can advance health equity in our communities...
Brian Bard
Jun 30, 202311 min read
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Returning to Village Life: Lessons from the Pandemic – Part 9
During COVID, we tested whether virtual life could ever replace village life. Here are the results of that test - (spoiler: village wins)...
Brian Bard
Jun 23, 202315 min read
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Returning to Radical Presence: Lessons from the Pandemic – Part 8
Life in the Pandemic Era has been full of distractions. In the Recovery Era, we can support ourselves and others radical presence instead...
Brian Bard
Jun 16, 20239 min read
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Finding Sacred Places: Lessons from the Pandemic – Part 7
We all need a home, homes away from home, and travel to feel oriented. Here's how we can bring life back to the places we find sacred...
Brian Bard
Jun 9, 20239 min read
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Finding Sacred Times: Lessons from the Pandemic – Part 6
Our lives need rhythm, melody, and crescendos for us to feel oriented. Here's how we can spend our sacred time in the Recovery Era...
Brian Bard
Jun 2, 20236 min read
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Catharsis in Creativity, Eulogies, & Intentions: Lessons from the Pandemic – Part 5
Creative practices, eulogies, and setting intentions will help heal our Pandemic Era grief. Here's how these can bring about catharsis...
Brian Bard
May 26, 20238 min read
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