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Turning to the Mystics with James Finley
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast for people searching for something more meaningful, intimate and richly present in the divine gift of their lives. James Finley, clinical psychologist and Living School faculty, offers a modern take on the historical contemplative practices of Christian mystics like Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, John of the Cross among others. Leaning into their experiences can become a gateway to hope, healing and oneness. Together with Kirsten Oates from the Center for Action and Contemplation, they explore listener questions and examine their own paths as modern...
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4.8 stars from 2,132 ratings
Any chance ...
...of interviewing Father Ronald Rolheiser for this series on The Mystics? Would the CAC consider a podcast or webinar on the great mystic poets i. e.,Blake, Rumi ,Whitman, Hopkins and so on. Probably all poetry is mystical and all mystics are poets. Poetry can oft times bypass the intellect...Read full review »
amy z-east hampton via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/24
Deep spiritual teaching
I’ve been listening to this podcast for the last couple of years / have listened to each episode at least two or three times - and found this extremely illuminating and helpful for my contemplative practice. It’s rare to find a true expert who has actually experienced these profound states and...Read full review »
RDBMD via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/17/24
Petrel is a bird
The wave cry, the wind cry…. Of the petrel and the porpoise.. (Petrol is oil) I am deeply grateful to both of you for this amazing podcast, I have followed since day one! You are such a blessing.
SharonArtC via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/11/24
Recent Episodes
On the second half of our special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates continue their conversation with Malcolm Guite. The group briefly discusses the third of of T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, The Dry Salvages, before diving into the grand finale, Little Gidding. Resources: Turning to the...
Published 11/18/24
On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Malcolm Guite about the nature of poetry to speak to directly to the heart, as it attempts to give shape and form to the ineffable. They also discuss the first two of T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, providing additional depth and...
Published 11/11/24
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