About this episode

Natasha Serlin explores the legacy of Mary Magdalene through a personal journey in Southern France.

Saint, Sinner, Freedom Fighter, Leader, Follower, Symbol of the Divine Feminine - Mary Magdalene is one of the most controversial and significant figures in Christian history. But what does it mean to walk in her footsteps today? In this episode Natasha Serlin embarks on a personal journey to connect with her legacy and explore how it resonates with her today.Natasha traces a path through Southern France, beginning at the spot where Mary is believed to have first arrived: Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer, and continuing to the cave of Saint Baume where she is said to have spent the final 30 years of her life.

People in this episode

Host: Natasha Serlin

Topics covered

• Mary Magdalene
• Christian history
• personal journey
• Southern France
• divine feminine
• legacy

Keywords

• Mary Magdalene
• Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer
• Saint Baume
• Christianity
• divine feminine
• personal journey
• legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer, Saint Baume

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