Stories with Sapphire is still on a brief hiatus until the next season, and as I’m writing this script, so much has happened in the last few weeks. I’ve been on a very intense spiritual awakening of my own, and making this podcast has provided me with a network of support so that this journey is easier to navigate. Today, I wanted to revisit some stories fro ... Show More
Jul 22
Uncanny: The mimics in my house; The hospital image; The friends who weren't there; Who flagged the bus down?
In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing other real stories from real people who have also had encounters with nonhuman things that seemed uncannily human at first. Ch 1 - The mimics in my house, submitted by Rayla Ch 2 - The hospital image, submitted by Hanz Ch 3 - The friends wh ... Show More
32m 6s
Jul 8
Stories with Sarah: the disappearing car, being a heretic, and more
If you're a regular listener of the show, you've probably heard me recommend a book called "How To Study Magic," by Sarah Lyons, and I finally had the chance to chat with her! In this episode, Sarah talks about the bizarre phenomena she witnessed while living on Cape Cod, why she ... Show More
32m 35s
Jun 24
Stories With Mark Labella: filming "Nurse The Dead" in a haunted hospital, and more
Mark Labella is the creator of “Nurse the Dead,” a brand new series on iWant. It’s the first Filipino-led scripted series written, created, and filmed in Hollywood, and it follows a Filipina nurse who sees ghosts and works at the most haunted ward in LA. But the ghosts in the ser ... Show More
29m 8s
Sep 2020
#25 - On Spiritual Awakening (and a Wrap-Up!)
<p>In our last episode on spiritual reflections, Hashim and I revisit the topic of repentance, and we discuss spiritual awakening, the characteristics of that station and some things to watch out for when we're experiencing the "highs" as well as the "lows&quo ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2025
#77 Doubts, Wonder, and Reflection
Starting this podcast was a leap into the unknown—a space where doubt and wonder often took over my thoughts. In this episode, I share an honest reflection on the challenges I’ve faced, the easier paths I’ve taken, and the love I’ve always had for creating something meaningful. I ... Show More
23m 6s