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 contemplatives in this beautiful and broken world.
Episodes
A Coaching Session on Thérèse of Lisieux
In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to Thérèse of Lisieux for guidance on our own spiritual path.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The books we will be using this season are:
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Third Edition, translated by John Clarke, which can be found he
Bonus: Fr. Richard Rohr on Thérèse of Lisieux
On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Fr Richard Rohr about his special connection to Thérèse of Lisieux.
Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher who bears witness to the deep wisdom of Christian mysticism and traditions of action and contemplation. Founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, Father Richard teaches how God’s grace guide
Dialogue 3: The Holy Face
In this third dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on the meaning behind Thérèse's second chosen name, The Holy Face.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The books we will be using this season are:
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Third Edition, translated by John Clarke, which can be found here, and here
Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 3
This is the third session which focuses on Thérèse of Lisieux. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from the John Clarke translation of Thérèse's Story of a Soul, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The books we will be using this season are:
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Dialogue 2: The Child Jesus
In this second dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on the meaning behind Thérèse's chosen moniker related to "The Child Jesus."
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The books we will be using this season are:
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Third Edition, translated by John Clarke, which can be found here, and
Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 2
This is the second session which focuses on Thérèse of Lisieux. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from the John Clarke translation of Thérèse's Story of a Soul, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The books we will be using this season are:
Stor
Dialogue 1: The Little Flower
In this first dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on the depths of Thérèse's simplicity and why she's often referred to as "The Little Flower".
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The books we will be using this season are:
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Third Edition, translated by John Clarke, which can be found h
Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 1
This is the first session which focuses on Thérèse of Lisieux. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from the John Clarke translation of Thérèse's Story of a Soul, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The books we will be using this season are:
Story
Turning to Thérèse of Lisieux
Welcome to Season 13 of Turning to the Mystics.
This season we are turning to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux for spiritual guidance. In this episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person of Thérèse and discuss how we can work with her ideas to transform our lives.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jam
Coming Soon: Turning to Thérèse of Lisieux
Season 13 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
Our journey begins on March 16th, 2026.
Resources:
The books Jim will be referencing this season are:
Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Third Edition, translated by John Clarke, which can be found here, and here.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern
Brother Lawrence: Listener Questions
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 12 listener questions, which focus on the teachings of Brother Lawrence.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This podcast is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our
A Coaching Session on Brother Lawrence
In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to Brother Lawrence for guidance on our own spiritual path.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Bonus: Carmen Acevedo Butcher on Brother Lawrence
On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Carmen Acevedo Butcher about her translation of Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence.
Carmen Acevedo Butcher is an award-winning translator, teacher, poet, and workshop leader. Her Cloud of Unknowing translation received a 46th Georgia Author of the Year Award, and Martin Laird calls her translation of Brother Lawren
Dialogue 3: Mystical Lineage
In this third dialogue session Jim and Kirsten will focus on Brother Lawrence's place in our mystical lineage along with his specific connections to Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be
Brother Lawrence: Session 3
This is the third session which focuses on Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Carmen Acevedo Butcher's translation of Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and
Dialogue 2: All for All
In this second dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the letters of Brother Lawrence.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
Connect with u
Brother Lawrence: Session 2
This is the second session which focuses on Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Carmen Acevedo Butcher's translation of Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action an
Dialogue 1: Everything is Possible
In this first dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the maxims of Brother Lawrence.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
Connect with us:
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Brother Lawrence: Session 1
This is the first session which focuses on Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Carmen Acevedo Butcher's translation of Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and
Turning to Brother Lawrence
Welcome to Season 12 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning to Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection for spiritual guidance. In this episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person of Brother Lawrence and discuss how we can work with his ideas to transform our lives.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To l
Coming Soon: Turning to Brother Lawrence
Season 12 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection.
Our journey begins on September 8, 2025.
Resources:
Pick up a copy of Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence as translated by Carmen Acevedo Butcher: here
Gabriel Marcel: Listener Questions
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer listener questions from Season 11, focusing on the teachings of Gabriel Marcel.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This podcast is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our
A Coaching Session on Gabriel Marcel
In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to Gabriel Marcel for guidance on our own spiritual path.
Resource Section:
A transcript for this episode can be found here.
A link to the Oneing article Kirsten mentions can be found here.
An information sheet on Lectio practice can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can b
Bonus: Greg Sadler on Gabriel Marcel
On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Greg Sadler about the philosophy of Gabriel Marcel, with special attention paid to Marcel's ideas on fidelity, hope, and love.
Greg Sadler is the president of ReasonIO, associate editor of Stoicism Today, an APPA-certified philosophical counselor, an adjunct professor at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and a faculty m
Dialogue 4: Love
In this fourth dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the theme of Love within the thoughts and teachings of Gabriel Marcel.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
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Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
Email us: podcasts@cac.org
Send us
Gabriel Marcel: Session 4
This is the fourth session that focuses on the philosophy of Gabriel Marcel. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Kenneth T. Gallagher's The Philosophy of Gabriel Marcel, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for A
Dialogue 3: Hope
In this third dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the theme of Hope within the thoughts and teachings of Gabriel Marcel.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
Connect with us:
Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
Email us: podcasts@cac.org
Send us a voic
Gabriel Marcel: Session 3
This is the third session that focuses on the philosophy of Gabriel Marcel. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Kenneth T. Gallagher's The Philosophy of Gabriel Marcel, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action a
Dialogue 2: Fidelity
In this second dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the theme of Fidelity within the thoughts and teachings of Gabriel Marcel.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
Connect with us:
Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
Email us: podcasts@cac.org
Send us a voicemail: cac.
Gabriel Marcel: Session 2
This is the second session that focuses on the philosophy of Gabriel Marcel. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Kenneth T. Gallagher's The Philosophy of Gabriel Marcel, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action
Dialogue 1: Core Themes
In this first dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on core themes from Gabriel Marcel.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
Connect with us:
Have a question you'd
Gabriel Marcel: Session 1
This is the first session that focuses on philosopher Gabriel Marcel. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Kenneth T. Gallagher's work, The Philosophy of Gabriel Marcel, reflects on core themes from Marcel, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn
Turning to Gabriel Marcel
Welcome to Season 11 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning to philosopher Gabriel Marcel for spiritual guidance. In this episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person of Marcel and discuss how we can work with his ideas to transform our lives.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Fi
Coming Soon: Turning to Gabriel Marcel
Season 11 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, Gabriel Marcel.
Our journey begins on March 17, 2025.
Resources:
Pick up a copy ofThe Philosophy of Gabriel Marcel by Kenneth T. Gallagher: here
Connect with us:
Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
Email us: podcasts@cac.org
Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
T.S. Eliot: Listener Questions (Part Two)
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer listener questions from Season 10, focusing on the teachings of T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This podcast is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our
T.S. Eliot: Listener Questions (Part One)
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer listener questions from Season 10, focusing on the teachings of T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Connect with us:
This podcast is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our
BONUS: Stories of Pilgrimage
In this very special episode, our listeners share their stories of pilgrimage as Jim and Kirsten relate each story to a specific theme found in The Way of a Pilgrim.
Resource Section:
A transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Con
A Coaching Session on Four Quartets
In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets for guidance on our own spiritual path.
Resource Section:
A transcript for this episode can be found here.
A transcript of the meditation within this episode is accessible here.
An information sheet on Lectio practice can be found here.
The book we will be using
Bonus: Malcolm Guite on T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets (Part 2)
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 Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, vis
Bonus: Malcolm Guite on T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets (Part 1)
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 insight into Eliot's use of pattern, exploration of time and place, as well as his references to the m
Dialogue 4: Little Gidding
In this fourth dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on quartet four, Little Gidding.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
A free version can be accessed online here.
T.S. Eliot: Session 4
This is the fourth session that focuses on the poet T.S. Eliot and his work, Four Quartets. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from Four Quartets, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To
Dialogue 3: The Dry Salvages
In this third dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on quartet three, The Dry Salvages.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
A free version can be accessed online here
T.S. Eliot: Session 3
This is the third session that focuses on the poet T.S. Eliot and his work, Four Quartets. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from Four Quartets, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To
Dialogue 2: East Coker
In this second dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on quartet two, East Coker.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
A free version can be accessed online here.
Co
T.S. Eliot: Session 2
This is the second session that focuses on the poet T.S. Eliot and his work, Four Quartets. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from Four Quartets, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To
Dialogue 1: Burnt Norton
In this first dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on quartet one, Burnt Norton.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season can be found here.
A free version can be accessed online here.
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T.S. Eliot: Session 1
This is the first session that focuses on the poet T.S. Eliot and his work, Four Quartets. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from Four Quartets, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To
Turning to T.S. Eliot
Welcome to Season 10 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning to T.S. Eliot for spiritual guidance. In this episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person of T.S. Eliot and discuss how we can work with his poetry to transform our lives.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit
Coming Soon: Turning to T.S. Eliot
Season 10 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, T.S. Eliot.
Our journey begins on September 9th, 2024.
A Way of a Pilgrim: Listener Questions
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer listener questions from Season 9, focusing on the teachings of the Way of a Pilgrim.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Connect with us:
This podcast is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podca
A Coaching Session on the Way of a Pilgrim
In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to the Jesus Prayer and the Way of a Pilgrim for guidance on our own spiritual path.
Resource Section:
A transcript for this episode can be found here.
A video to the meditation within this episode can be accessible here.
The book we will be using this season, The Way of a Pilgrim, can be found here.
Con
Dialogue 6: The Prayer in Ordinary Life
This is the sixth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here
The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 6
This is the sixth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Conte
Dialogue 5: The Realm of the Heart
This is the fifth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here
The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 5
This is the fifth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Conte
Dialogue 4: The Prayer Takes Hold
This is the fourth dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here.
The transcript for this episode can be found her
The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 4
This is the fourth session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Cont
Dialogue 3: The Pilgrim Learns to Pray
This is the third dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here
The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 3
This is the third session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Conte
Dialogue 2: The Teacher Arrives
This is the second dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here.
The transcript for this episode can be found her
The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 2
This is the second session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Cont
Dialogue 1: The Journey Begins
This is the first dialogue session that focuses on the 19th-century mystical text, The Way of a Pilgrim, which covers sections of the first chapter.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile at the Center for Action and Contemplation here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here
The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 1
This is the first session that focuses on the 19th-century anonymous text, The Way of a Pilgrim. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from The Way of a Pilgrim, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Conte
Turning to The Way of a Pilgrim
Welcome to Season 9 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning toThe Way of a Pilgrim for spiritual guidance, a 19th-century account of a pilgrim's journey towards unceasing prayer through the practice of the Jesus Prayer. In this episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates explain the significance of the anonymous author and the practice of contemplative prayer. Jim shares his personal exp
Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 2)
Welcome to the listener questions series from our sessions on Mechthild of Magdeburg. Due to the volume of questions this season, we have decided to make two episodes dedicated to listener questions. This is the last of the two episodes on Mechthild of Magdeburg.
In this episode, Jim Finley and Kirsten Oates reflect on listener questions about Mechthild of Magdeburg and other mystics. They discuss
Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 1)
Welcome to the listener questions series from our sessions on Mechthild of Magdeburg. Due to the volume of questions this season, we have decided to make two episodes dedicated to listener questions. This is the first of two on Mechthild of Magdeburg.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Join us December 7 - 10, 2023 for Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat: The Way of
Bonus: Bernard McGinn on Mechthild, Eckhart, and Mysticism
On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Dr. Bernard McGinn about Christian mysticism and how Cristian mystics guide us in living faithfully to the mystical dimensions of God's presence. They also discuss the distinctive approaches of Christian mystics Meister Eckhart and Mechthild of Magdeburg and how their teachings complement one another.
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Coaching Session: May God Bind Us All
In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to Mechthild for guidance on our own spiritual path. To help you participate, we have provided the worksheet in the Resource Section below.
Resource Section:
A transcript for this episode can be found here.
The worksheet for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season, The Flowing
Dialogue 3: A Love That Binds
This is the third dialogue session that focuses on the Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg. James Finley and Kirsten Oates talk about the third session which focused on passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg's book The Flowing Light of the Godhead.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season, The Flowing Light of the Godhead, can be found
Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 3
This is the third session that focuses on the Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg's book The Flowing Light of the Godhead, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be
Dialogue 2: A Loving Exchange
This is the second dialogue session that focuses on the Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg. James Finley and Kirsten Oates talk about the second session which focused on passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg's book The Flowing Light of the Godhead.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season, The Flowing Light of the Godhead, can be foun
Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 2
This is the second session that focuses on the Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg's book The Flowing Light of the Godhead, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be
Dialogue 1: The Soul Came to Love
This is the first dialogue session that focuses on the Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg. James Finley and Kirsten Oates talk about the first session which focused on passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg's book The Flowing Light of the Godhead.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
The book we will be using this season, The Flowing Light of the Godhead, can be found
Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 1
This is the first session that focuses on the Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg's book The Flowing Light of the Godhead, reflects on the qualitative essence of the spirit of this text, and finishes with a meditative practice.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be
Turning to Mechthild of Magdeburg
Welcome to Season 8 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning to the 13th-century German mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg, a Beguine, for spiritual guidance. In this episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person of Mechthild of Magdeburg and discuss how we can work with her teachings to transform our lives.
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Bonus: Meister Eckhart Resources
As we close out season 7's mystic, Meister Eckhart, Jim and Kirsten respond to a request by many listeners desiring further resources in engaging and studying the person of Meister Eckhart.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Jim's reading list for Meister Eckhart can be found here.
Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 3)
Welcome to the listener questions series from our sessions on Meister Eckhart. Due to the volume of questions this season, we have decided to make three episodes dedicated to listener questions. This is the third and final episode addressing questions on Meister Eckhart.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Jim's reading list for Meister Eckhart can be found here.
Co
Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 2)
Welcome to the listener questions series from our sessions on Meister Eckhart. Due to the volume of questions this season, we have decided to make three episodes dedicated to listener questions. This is the second of three on Meister Eckhart.
Resources:
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Jim's reading list for Meister Eckhart can be found here.
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Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 1)
Turning to the Mystics has reached its 100th episode! Thanks to all of you for listening and staying engaged with the show, both in practice and in community. Due to the volume of questions this season, we have decided to make three episodes dedicated to listener questions. This is the first of three on Meister Eckhart.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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