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 ess

Dialogue 2: The Teacher Arrives

11 days ago 56m 59s

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

The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 2

18 days ago 43m 20s

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 es

Dialogue 1: The Journey Begins

25 days ago 50m 42s

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

The Way of a Pilgrim: Session 1

Mar 25th, 2024 42m 25s

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 ess

Turning to The Way of a Pilgrim

Mar 18th, 2024 40m 14s

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 ep

Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 2)

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 2m

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 Mech

Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 1)

Nov 28th, 2023 56m 57s

Bonus: Bernard McGinn on Mechthild, Eckhart, and Mysticism

Nov 6th, 2023 1h 7m

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 dist

Coaching Session: May God Bind Us All

Oct 23rd, 2023 34m 31s

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 Secti

Dialogue 3: A Love That Binds

Oct 16th, 2023 1h 10m

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 God

Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 3

Oct 9th, 2023 44m 23s

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,

Dialogue 2: A Loving Exchange

Oct 2nd, 2023 1h 1m

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 G

Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 2

Sep 25th, 2023 52m 24s

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,

Dialogue 1: The Soul Came to Love

Sep 18th, 2023 1h 9m

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 God

Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 1

Sep 11th, 2023 45m 40s

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,

Turning to Mechthild of Magdeburg

Sep 5th, 2023 51m 13s

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

Bonus: Meister Eckhart Resources

Aug 23rd, 2023 25m 45s

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 fou

Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 3)

Aug 14th, 2023 1h

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 qu

Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 2)

Aug 7th, 2023 43m 39s

Meister Eckhart: Listener Questions (Part 1)

Jul 31st, 2023 49m 40s

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 de

Bonus: Meister Eckhart's Life and Influence feat. Rev. Matthew Fox

Jun 12th, 2023 54m 34s

On 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 hereJim's reading list for Meister Eckhart can

A Coaching Session on Eckhart's Path

Jun 5th, 2023 1h 4m

In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season by walking the listener through Eckhart's path in a coaching session. To help you participate, we have provided diagrams in the Resource section below.Resources:Blank Diagram: Diagra

Dialogue 4: Surrendering to the Ground

May 30th, 2023 1h 2m

This is the fourth dialogue that focuses on the mystic Meister Eckhart. In this episode, Jim and Kirsten discuss Session 4, the last session of the season, and Eckhart's theme around surrendering to the ground.Resources:The transcript for th

Meister Eckhart: Session 4

May 22nd, 2023 58m 9s

This is the fourth session that focuses on the mystic Meister Eckhart. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with passages from a few of Meister Eckhart's sermons, reflects on the qualitative essence of the