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 ...
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Gabriel Marcel: Session 1
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31:38This 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 t…
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Turning to Gabriel Marcel
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44:02Welcome 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 Actio…
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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 voicemai…
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T.S. Eliot: Listener Questions (Part Two)
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42:16In 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 Actio…
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T.S. Eliot: Listener Questions (Part One)
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41:52In 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 Actio…
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BONUS: Stories of Pilgrimage
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53:35In 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. Connect with us: This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support …
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A Coaching Session on Four Quartets
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1:02:20In 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…
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Bonus: Malcolm Guite on T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets (Part 2)
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43:59On 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 Con…
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Bonus: Malcolm Guite on T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets (Part 1)
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48:56On 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 …
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Dialogue 4: Little Gidding
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1:09:44In 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…
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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 podca…
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Dialogue 3: The Dry Salvages
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1:01:43In 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 he…
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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 podcas…
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Dialogue 2: East Coker
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1:07:14In 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 f…
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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 podca…
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Dialogue 1: Burnt Norton
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59:51In 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 …
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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 podcas…
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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 Conte…
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Season 10 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, T.S. Eliot. Our journey begins on September 9th, 2024.Center for Action and Contemplation által
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A Way of a Pilgrim: Listener Questions
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1:33:42In 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 C…
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A Coaching Session on the Way of a Pilgrim
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46:13In 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,…
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Dialogue 6: The Prayer in Ordinary Life
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1:09:15This 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. T…
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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 6
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50:25This 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 Mystic…
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Dialogue 5: The Realm of the Heart
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1:06:31This 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. T…
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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 5
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38:09This 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 Mystic…
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Dialogue 4: The Prayer Takes Hold
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48:19This 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. …
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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 4
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35:12This 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 Mysti…
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Dialogue 3: The Pilgrim Learns to Pray
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1:07:11This 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. T…
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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 3
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43:50This 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 Mystic…
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Dialogue 2: The Teacher Arrives
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59:39This 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. …
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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 2
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44:49This 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 Mysti…
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Dialogue 1: The Journey Begins
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52:11This 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. T…
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The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 1
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43:54This 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 Mystic…
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Turning to The Way of a Pilgrim
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40:59Welcome 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…
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Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 2)
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1:02:41Welcome 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 Mech…
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Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 1)
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56:55Welcome 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 Tu…
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Bonus: Bernard McGinn on Mechthild, Eckhart, and Mysticism
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1:09:03On 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…
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Coaching Session: May God Bind Us All
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36:00In 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…
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Dialogue 3: A Love That Binds
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1:12:12This 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,…
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Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 3
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45:53This 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. R…
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Dialogue 2: A Loving Exchange
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1:02:53This 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 seaso…
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Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 2
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53:56This 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. …
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Dialogue 1: The Soul Came to Love
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1:11:14This 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,…
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Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 1
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46:25This 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. R…
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Turning to Mechthild of Magdeburg
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53:07Welcome 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. Resources: T…
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Bonus: Meister Eckhart Resources
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27:15As 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.…
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Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 3)
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1:01:13Welcome 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 li…
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Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 2)
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44:15Welcome 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…
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Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 1)
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51:02Turning 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. Resources: The transcript fo…
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Bonus: Meister Eckhart's Life and Influence feat. Rev. Matthew Fox
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58:19On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Rev. Matthew Fox about the life and influence of Meister Eckhart. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here Jim's reading list for Meister Eckhart can be found here. Connect with us: Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about Meister Eckhart? E…
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