Turning to the Mystics with James Finley
- Episodes
- 188
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Nov 9, 2026
About the podcast
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 188
Dialogue 3: Death and Immortality
In this third dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two more of Emily's poems, Because I could not stop for death, and I know that He exists. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found …
Show notes
In this third dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two more of Emily's poems, Because I could not stop for death, and I know that He exists.
Resources:
- The transcript for this episode can be found here.
- The books we will be using this season are:
- The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edited by Thomas H. Johnson, which can be found here.
- Emily Dickinson by Cynthia Griffin Wolf, which can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
December 03, 2026.
Emily Dickinson: Session 3
This is the third session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Emily's poetry, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a …
Show notes
This is the third session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Emily's poetry, 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:
- The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edited by Thomas H. Johnson, which can be found here.
- Emily Dickinson by Cynthia Griffin Wolf, which can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
December 03, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
Dialogue 2: The Soul's Society
In this second dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two more of Emily's poems, The Soul selects her own Society, and It might be lonelier. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found …
Show notes
In this second dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two more of Emily's poems, The Soul selects her own Society, and It might be lonelier.
Resources:
- The transcript for this episode can be found here.
- The books we will be using this season are:
- The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edited by Thomas H. Johnson, which can be found here.
- Emily Dickinson by Cynthia Griffin Wolf, which can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
December 03, 2026.
Emily Dickinson: Session 2
This is the second session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Emily's poetry, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a …
Show notes
This is the second session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Emily's poetry, 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:
- The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edited by Thomas H. Johnson, which can be found here.
- Emily Dickinson by Cynthia Griffin Wolf, which can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
December 03, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
Dialogue 1: Tell It Slant
In this first dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two of Emily's poems, There's a certain Slant of light, and Tell all the truth but tell it slant, introducing the mystical way of seeing into which …
Show notes
In this first dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two of Emily's poems, There's a certain Slant of light, and Tell all the truth but tell it slant, introducing the mystical way of seeing into which Emily can draw us.
Resources:
- The transcript for this episode can be found here.
- The books we will be using this season are:
- The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edited by Thomas H. Johnson, which can be found here.
- Emily Dickinson by Cynthia Griffin Wolf, which can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
December 03, 2026.
Emily Dickinson: Session 1
This is the first session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Emily's poetry, reflects on core themes, and finishes with a …
Show notes
This is the first session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from Emily's poetry, 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:
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
December 03, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
Turning to Emily Dickinson
Welcome to Season 14 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning to the poetry of Emily Dickinson for spiritual guidance. In today's episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person …
Show notes
Welcome to Season 14 of Turning to the Mystics.
This season we are turning to the poetry of Emily Dickinson for spiritual guidance. In today's episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person of Emily 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 James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
- The transcript for this episode can be found here.
- The books we will be using this season are:
- The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson, Edited by Thomas H. Johnson, which can be found here.
- Emily Dickinson by Cynthia Griffin Wolf, which can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
December 3, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
Coming Soon: Turning to Emily Dickinson
Season 14 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, poet Emily Dickinson Our journey begins on September 28, 2026. Resources: The books Jim will be referencing this season are: The Complete …
Show notes
Season 14 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, poet Emily Dickinson
Our journey begins on September 28, 2026.
Resources:
The books Jim will be referencing this season are:
Thérèse of Lisieux: Listener Questions (Part Two)
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 13 listener questions, which focus on the life and teachings of Thérèse of Lisieux. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Find out more …
Show notes
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 13 listener questions, which focus on the life and teachings of Thérèse of Lisieux.
Resources:
- The transcript for this episode can be found here.
- Find out more about the Turning to the Mystics book series 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
Thérèse of Lisieux: Listener Questions (Part One)
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 13 listener questions, which focus on the life and teachings of Thérèse of Lisieux. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Find out more …
Show notes
In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 13 listener questions, which focus on the life and teachings of Thérèse of Lisieux.
Resources:
- The transcript for this episode can be found here.
- Find out more about the Turning to the Mystics book series 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 here, and here.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 guides us to our birthright as beings made of Divine Love. He is the author of numerous books, including The Universal Christ, The Wisdom Pattern, Just This, and Falling Upward.
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.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us: Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us: Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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:
- 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 Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 here.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us: Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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:
- 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 Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 here, and here.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 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 Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
- 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.
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series), edited by Mary Frolich
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until
May 15, 2026.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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. Connect with us: This …
Show notes
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.
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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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.
- The book we are 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: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7th, 2025.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 Lawrence’s Practice of the Presence “the new standard.” She holds degrees in Medieval Studies from the University of Georgia, was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of London, and teaches in the College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley. Carmen is a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation.
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.
- Find out more about Carmen here.
- Carmen's book can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7th, 2025.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 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: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7th, 2025.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
- The book we will be using this season can be found here.
- The transcript for this podcast can be found here.
Connect with us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7, 2025.
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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 us:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7th, 2025.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
Show notes
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 and Contemplation. To learn more about James Finley, visit his faculty profile here.
- The book we will be using this season can be found here.
- The transcript for this podcast can be found here.
Connect with us:
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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 …
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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:
- Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7th, 2025.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
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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 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 like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7, 2025.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
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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 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 like Jim or Kirsten to answer about this season?
- Email us: [email protected]
- Send us a voicemail: cac.org/voicemail
We'll be accepting questions for our Listener Questions episode until November 7, 2025.
- 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 podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!
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 …
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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
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