Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Exploring Christian contemplative practices for spiritual depth and healing AI summary

Center for Action and Contemplation Religion & Spirituality · EN · 188 episodes · latest 2026-11-09

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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.

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Dialogue 3: Death and Immortality

2026-11-09 · 54 min · Season 14, episode 7

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…
Emily Dickinson: Session 3

2026-11-02 · 34 min · Season 14, episode 6

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…
Dialogue 2: The Soul's Society

2026-10-28 · 55 min · Season 14, episode 5

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…
Emily Dickinson: Session 2

2026-10-19 · 27 min · Season 14, episode 4

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…
Dialogue 1: Tell It Slant

2026-10-12 · 51 min · Season 14, episode 3

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…
Emily Dickinson: Session 1

2026-10-05 · 32 min · Season 14, episode 2

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…
Turning to Emily Dickinson

2026-09-28 · 46 min · Season 14, episode 1

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…
Coming Soon: Turning to Emily Dickinson

2026-09-14 · 2 min · Season 14, episode 1

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 Poems of…
Thérèse of Lisieux: Listener Questions (Part Two)

2026-06-22 · 44 min · Season 13, episode 11

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…
Thérèse of Lisieux: Listener Questions (Part One)

2026-06-15 · 50 min · Season 13, episode 10

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…

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Oldest episode in feed: 02/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 49 min
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