Recent Incidents Have Prompted Clarification

My wife and I are not role models, nor do we claim to be. We speak and act in ways that may challenge assumptions—about our sanity (yes, we both have diagnosed mental health conditions), our connection with the Universal Life Church (we’re currently inactive to focus on personal spiritual work), and our reasons for what we do (we’re tired of watching people get away with unethical behavior). These situations are complex, and I’m still sorting through them. Our principle is simple: energy is matched with equal energy. Show respect to my wife, and you’ll receive the same in return. This approach sometimes puts us at odds with the community, but conflict is not our goal—it’s just an unfortunate byproduct of honesty.

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We are legally ordained ministers through the Universal Life Church.
We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice.
Our parables, articles, and music are created to embrace the diversity of human wisdom without endorsing unverified spiritual truth.
We do not excuse or promote harmful behavior. Instead, we celebrate humanity’s diversity while calling out belief systems and practices that create imbalance or contribute to society’s wounds.

This page exists to clarify the legal and spiritual foundation of our work — both online and, when applicable, during in-person engagements in Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding areas, always within the framework of local and state ordinances. Nothing here, or anywhere on our site, should be interpreted as legal counsel. If you need legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney.

Our ministry is lived and practiced as a legally married couple with a shared history of hardship — including homelessness, rejection by institutional religion, and the long road toward healing through truth and spiritual independence. Our foundation rests on lived experience, ancestral wisdom, and the sacredness of authenticity — not on doctrine, dogma, or tradition for tradition’s sake.

We are unorthodox, non-religious heathens. I am the technological muscle; my wife is the Celtic and Indigenous wisdom that keeps me focused. Together, we honor many spiritual paths while forging our own with grit, humility, and respect for nature and our elders. My advocacy for the homeless is not about handouts — it is about accountability. Too often, society teaches passivity. My message is clear: stop waiting for opportunity to fall from the sky, and instead rise up, take action, and carve your own way forward.

Some of the content we share — including text, audio, video, and visual art — may be considered NSFW or, by some standards, pornographic. We include these works intentionally as part of our testimony. They are not exploitation, but celebration: reclaiming the sacredness of the human body, intimacy, consent, and pleasure, while confronting the shame and taboo imposed by society. Our practice is one of appreciation, not conformity.

As our practices grow and our community engagement increases, some content may be adapted or moderated to remain in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. We remain committed to transparency, creativity, and truth.

If you are offended by direct discussions of sexuality, nudity, or nontraditional expressions of faith — or if you are under the legal age to view adult content in your jurisdiction — we advise you to leave this site now. Continued access is at your own discretion and responsibility.

Above all, this space exists for truth, healing, love, and freedom. We honor those values with every post, every image, and every conversation — even the uncomfortable ones.

Regarding Our Right to Privacy and Spiritual Practice

It has come to our attention that certain neighbors have chosen to linger near our door, making remarks about sounds or conversations overheard within our apartment. We are fully aware of this behavior — the shadows under the door and the comments that follow make it unmistakable. Out of respect for everyone’s peace, it’s time we address this openly.

Our home is both our sanctuary and our place of worship. As nonreligious Heathens, our spiritual practices are rooted in old-world traditions that combine mindfulness, sacred sexuality, and plant-based healing. We practice exclusively in spaces where we feel safe — within our apartment or at a trusted family member’s home. Nowhere else. Everything we do is consensual, private, and lawful within the State of Nebraska. It is an expression of faith and emotional restoration, not spectacle.

We have a constitutional right to privacy in our home and to freely practice our spirituality without harassment or intimidation. Standing outside our closed, locked door with the intent to listen and gossip violates the basic standards of decency, respect, and the expectation of privacy guaranteed to all residents. While Nebraska law may not spell out every nuance of this conduct, such behavior borders on harassment and could be interpreted as an invasion of privacy if it continues.

Our household faces its own challenges that sometimes make life a little louder than average. My wife is hearing impaired, which means that sound levels — music, conversation, or ritual — must often be higher for her to fully participate. We are both on the autism spectrum, which affects how we process sensory input and express emotion. This is not an excuse, but a statement of fact. We continue to adapt, learn, and moderate our practices — including adjustments in our sacred indulgences — in the interest of peace and balance.

We value our community and the right of every neighbor to live without disruption. In return, we ask for the same respect: the freedom to live, love, and worship in private, without intrusion or judgment. If our activities cause you discomfort or curiosity, you are welcome to reach out through the official contact channels listed on our ministry website. We are open to discussion — never confrontation.

We wish no harm and hold no grudges. Our request is simple: approach us with respect, or leave us in peace. Our marriage, our healing, and our spirituality are deeply personal and sacred — and will remain that way, within the safe walls of our home.

We are aware of who has been standing outside our door and how long these visits last. This is not an accusation — it is an acknowledgment. Consider this your notice to either approach us with civility and respect or to maintain silence. We have heard the remarks and veiled threats, and while such behavior may intend to intimidate, it does not. We will not respond to hostility with hostility. If your words are constructive and sincere, we will meet you in that same spirit. If not, we wish you well and hope your day reflects the peace you choose to share.

For Local First Responders

Personal Protection for My Wife’s Security

For clarity with law enforcement and first responders: my training is informal, originating in childhood with guidance from my late Philippine stepmother. She taught me coordination, walking techniques, and basic defense focused on mental disarmament first—using presence, words, or humor to defuse conflict. Physical response was always a last resort, only when immediate safety required it.

The influences I absorbed include Silat (Southeast Asia, survival and cultural discipline), Judo (Japan, redirection and restraint), and Okinawan Karate (developed under weapons bans, emphasizing defense). Though informal, the principle remains: avoid when possible, act only when necessary, and prioritize preservation of life.

When armed, I carry only two lawful tools: a small fixed-blade knife (under six inches, visible and sheathed) and a walking cane. The knife is strictly last resort. The cane, medically necessary for mobility, may also serve as a defensive aid to deflect or disarm. I seek no legal exemptions; both are carried openly and responsibly. My sole intent is to end danger quickly and allow medical care when needed.

I live with PTSD and related conditions. While managed with prescribed medication, I also use the discipline I was taught as a form of mindfulness. This helps me remain centered during conflict and reflective afterward. My goal is not victory or dominance, but survival, accountability, and peace of mind.

Most community interactions are peaceful. However, an attempted abduction of my wife near 24th and Leavenworth underscored the necessity of preparedness during our outreach work. Intervention ended the incident without escalation, reaffirming my commitment to carry non-lethal tools for her protection.

As her spouse and minister, I carry a non-firearm personal protection device in full compliance with local and federal law. These tools deter harm without intimidation or misuse. My intent is always defensive.

If force must be used to stop unlawful harm, I will contact first responders when safe to do so. If I cannot remain due to spousal safety concerns, I will provide dispatch with a description and location of any injured party. My priority is lawful defense and access to medical aid.

Tools Carried (For Transparency)
  • Walking Cane – Medically necessary for mobility (chronic back and leg pain). May be used as a non-lethal defensive tool. Protected under the ADA.
  • Fixed-Blade Knife (Under 6 Inches) – Sheathed, openly visible, and lawful under Nebraska Revised Statute § 28-1201. Drawn only to prevent imminent unlawful harm.
Legal Basis for Self-Defense
Cooperation with First Responders

I will fully cooperate with police, fire, and medical personnel in any emergency. My tools remain holstered and visible unless safety requires otherwise. Identification and compliance with lawful instructions will be provided.

Spousal Safety Protocols

If detained, I request assurance of my wife’s safety due to her diagnosed mental health condition:

  • Supervision and protection during my absence.
  • Escort to our residence door by an on-duty officer.
  • Recorded officer identification (name and badge number) for transparency.
Spiritual & Ethical Commitment

As a Universal Life Church Minister and husband, I act under a personal vow: peace through preparedness, compassion through accountability. My commitment is to protect life, not threaten it.

Legal Disclaimer Overview

This disclaimer applies to all digital and in-person content associated with Minister AJ Wisti and the spiritual ministry known as A Different Path, operating in Omaha, Nebraska. This includes (but is not limited to) the websites referenced in the navigation bar, our subdomains, any affiliated blogs or creative works, and our direct community outreach efforts—both online and offline. This also encompasses medically relevant disclosures and respectful collaboration with First Responders or wellness professionals as needed.
If you are in need of local help, please visit our Omaha Resources page.

Some materials presented through A Different Path are intended for emotionally and spiritually mature audiences. These expressions—whether visual, written, or embodied—reflect sacred values rooted in pre-Christian traditions, Goddess-centered rites, ancestral healing, and legally protected First Amendment freedoms. Our goal is not provocation for its own sake, but rather the reclamation of the body and soul from systems that weaponized modesty, gender roles, and shame.

Challenging Without Intentionally Violating the Law

As spiritual practitioners and Universal Life Church ministers within the Omaha, Nebraska community, we recognize and respect the legal boundaries established by municipal ordinances and Nebraska Revised Statutes—particularly those governing public decency, modesty, and behavioral standards across gender lines. While we do not seek to provoke or disregard the law, we acknowledge that these standards have often been applied inconsistently, particularly toward women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those who live authentically outside the boundaries of conventional gender norms or religious expectations. Our ministry, A Different Path, advocates for respectful challenge—not reckless defiance.

Our practices, including the use of sensual attire, body-positive expression, sacred ceremony, and cannabis-based sacraments, are intentionally private, consensual, and spiritually rooted. They are not intended to be disruptive, lewd, or harmful, and we operate within the protections of the First Amendment, federal precedent concerning religious expression, and state privacy rights. Should a moment arise when civil disobedience is necessary to expose inequity or double standards in enforcement, we will engage transparently, ethically, and peacefully—never in a spirit of hostility.

We have observed instances within our community where legal enforcement appears to be carried out with selective discretion. When authority is exercised unevenly—particularly by individuals acting under color of law—it undermines trust and deepens division. If you serve as a peace officer, we welcome your presence and ask only for fairness, professionalism, and mutual respect. We are not anti-police, and we do not seek confrontation. Our conduct is peaceful, our dress and expression fall within legal bounds, and our sacramental use of cannabis is practiced in accordance with private, religious, and state-compliant frameworks.

We are open about who we are. We don’t hide behind religious titles or spiritual theater. In neighborhood hangouts and local events, we lead by example—not by status. Our ministry’s credibility is grounded not in hierarchy, but in the consistency of our values and the integrity of our interactions. In the companion publication (Actual Publication Is Offline - You'll Be Redirected To Tina's WordPress Site) Mysti’s Magazine, we maintain a living guide to local ordinances, community expectations, and what is considered permissible conduct within Omaha and the broader Nebraska community. We encourage neighbors, seekers, and civil servants alike to reference it when engaging with us.

Participation

Participation in our more spiritually or sexually expressive content is not required for engagement with our ministry. We welcome all seekers with kindness and respect, regardless of background, identity, or comfort level. However, we will not dilute our message to appease dogmatic expectations that conflict with the inner truth we’ve been called to walk. This is our sacred path, and like the prophets and visionaries before us, we will walk it openly—even when that path is misunderstood.
(Galatians 5:1 AMP): "It was for this freedom that Christ set us free… therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery."

Any imagery, language, or references to unconventional lifestyle practices—whether sensual, spiritually provocative, or aligned with themes typically reserved for late-night adult programming—are included with the full knowledge, blessing, and enthusiastic consent of my wife, Tina Wisti. She is not only my life partner and co-minister in A Different Path, but also an active collaborator in shaping the tone, content, and spiritual intent of our ministry's message. All representations of such themes, whether online or during in-person events, are an expression of our shared commitment to sacred authenticity, body-positive theology, and lawful, consensual religious freedom. Nothing is published or performed without her review and continued encouragement.

Statement of Beliefs

Our theology is unapologetically unorthodox, rooted in ancient traditions that predate modern dogma and draw wisdom from pagan, heathen, indigenous, and mystic sources. As ministers of A Different Path, we do not preach conformity or shame. We teach liberation through embodiment, critical thinking, ancestral reverence, and sacred sensuality. We honor the divine in forms often rejected by institutional religion—particularly when it comes to sexuality, gender expression, and personal ritual. Our ministry challenges mainstream moral codes not for shock value, but to reclaim what was stolen through centuries of spiritual colonization and gendered control. We believe the body is a temple and a text, and its joy—when explored in consent and care—is a form of worship.

We acknowledge that our practices and language may fall outside traditional definitions of religious decorum. Our rites may include cannabis as a sacred sacrament, erotic expression as spiritual reclamation, and language more at home on late-night programming than Sunday school. These elements are not distractions—they are integrations. What others might label lewd or taboo, we recognize as part of the full human experience. We follow a theology of radical presence: to be fully awake in the body, the heart, and the soul. This is our altar. This is our ministry.

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Legal Context & Spiritual Purpose

The information shared here expresses our intent—not as legal experts, but as spiritual and social advocates who reside and serve in the state of Nebraska. We recognize that community standards vary, and we offer this document in good faith to clarify our religious practices, ethical principles, and commitment to lawful expression.

While our ministry honors a diverse and adult audience, it is never intended to cause harm or disrupt public decency. This site is not for minors or for those uncomfortable with alternative expressions of faith. By engaging with our material, you acknowledge the mature, constitutionally protected nature of our content.

Nothing shared herein constitutes legal or medical advice.

As co-ministers in A Different Path Ministry, we—Minister AJ Wisti and Minister Christina M. Wisti—share a sacred practice of introspection using plant-based substances such as THC and CBD. These are used not recreationally, but as ceremonial aids in our spiritual journey rooted in the ancestral traditions of our respective heritages: Cherokee, Irish, Czech, Polish, Finnish, Algonquin, and Germanic.

We request that these spiritual practices be recognized and respected within the scope of any health, mental health, or wellness treatment plans provided by institutions such as CHI Health and its affiliated care centers.

Minister Christina M. Wisti is a silent partner and active spiritual presence in our ministry. Her use of THC and CBD reflects her ancestral Cherokee, Celtic, Polish, and Slavic roots, where ceremonial herbs are traditionally used to promote clarity, balance, and inner healing.

We respectfully request that her spiritual beliefs be integrated into her treatment plans, particularly where questions around substance use arise. These tools are used under intentional, prayerful conditions and are not indicative of misuse or abuse.

Letter of accommodation for Tina Wisti.

As a minister of a legally recognized spiritual path, I advocate for the protected rights of expression, ritual attire, and sacred identity under both the U.S. Constitution and Nebraska state law. Our practice affirms the divine feminine and masculine as sacred reflections of empowerment—not indecency—honoring personal autonomy without violating legal boundaries.

This declaration defends the lawful use of ceremonial attire and spiritual presence in public and private spaces. Our position is clear: we walk in truth, we walk in peace, and we will not be silenced.

Legal & Spiritual Combined Statement

As the primary spiritual advocate and husband to Christina, I use similar practices to manage anxiety, trauma, and spiritual focus. My Finnish, Celtic, Geremanic, and Algonquin roots all support sacred relationships with the earth and plant medicines as guides toward healing.

I do not seek legal authority but rather spiritual respect as her husband and minister. This is a matter of sacred dignity, and we hope that our traditions will be considered alongside Western models of care.

For further understanding of our practices, we invite respectful engagement via our advocacy resource page:

omaharesources.adifferentpath.org

This content is provided to support open and respectful dialogue with healthcare providers, and is not intended as legal defense.

— Minister AJ Wisti & Minister Christina M. Wisti

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