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    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.

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    Dialogue 2: The Special Life Apr 04, 2022
    Show notes

    This is the second dialogue that focuses on the mystical text, The Cloud of Unknowing. In this episode, Jim and Kirsten discuss Session 2 where Jim talks about the second of four phases in The Cloud of Unknowing, the special life.

    Resources:

    • Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    The Cloud of Unknowing: Session 2 Mar 28, 2022
    Show notes

    This is the second session that focuses on the mystical text, The Cloud of Unknowing. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with a passage from The Cloud of Unknowing, and 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 learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    Dialogue 1: The Common Life Mar 21, 2022
    Show notes

    This is the first dialogue that focuses on the mystical text, The Cloud of Unknowing. In this episode, Jim and Kirsten discuss Session 1 where Jim talks about the first of four phases in The Cloud of Unknowing, the common life.

    Resources:

    • Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    The Cloud of Unknowing: Session 1 Mar 14, 2022
    Show notes

    This is the first session that focuses on the mystical text, The Cloud of Unknowing. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with a passage from The Cloud of Unknowing, and 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 learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    Turning to The Cloud of Unknowing Mar 07, 2022
    Show notes

    Welcome to Season 5 of Turning to the Mystics. In this episode, Kirsten Oates and James Finley are turning to the anonymous mystical text, The Cloud of Unknowing. Throughout this season, we will work with the text and explore the foundations of contemplation practice.

    Resources:

    • Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • The transcript for this episode can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about The Cloud of Unknowing? Email us: podcasts@cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    Guigo II: Listener Questions Dec 20, 2021
    Show notes

    In this episode, Jim and Kirsten answer questions that were submitted by the listeners during the airing of the 4th season around Guigo II, The Ladder of Monks, and how that informs spiritual practice.

    Resources:

    • Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    Bonus: Childlike Acceptance (An Advent Reflection) Dec 17, 2021
    Show notes

    On this bonus episode, Jim gives a talk on childlike acceptance as a reflection for this Advent season. This was recorded with a live virtual audience.

    We'll return with our last episode of Season 4 on Monday with Listener Questions that came in during this season.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!


    A Coaching Session on Lectio Dec 13, 2021
    Show notes

    On this special episode, Jim coaches Kirsten in implementing the Lectio practice that he has been teaching from Guigo II's work on The Ladder of Monks.

    Resources:

    • Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    Dialogue 3: Mystical Consciousness, The Path of Consistency Dec 06, 2021
    Show notes

    This is the third dialogue that focuses on the mystic, Guigo II. In this episode, Jim and Kirsten discuss Session 3, which covered The Ladder of Monks.

    Resources:

    • Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. To learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
    Guigo II: Session 3 Nov 29, 2021
    Show notes

    This is the third session that focuses on the mystic, Guigo II. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with a passage from Guigo's The Ladder of Monks, and 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 learn more about Jim, visit jamesfinley.org 
    • For the transcript for this podcast can be found here.
    • The book being used for this season can be found here.


    Connect with us:

    • We also produce other podcasts you might enjoy. To learn more about them and our other offerings, visit cac.org
    • 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 cac.org/podcastsupport Thank you!
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