Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Center for Action and Contemplation

Episodes 179
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.8 (1,825)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Serial
Consistency
27%
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feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This 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.

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Recent Episodes

S13E9 A Coaching Session on Thérèse of Lisieux

May 11, 2026 40m

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…

S13E8 Bonus: Fr. Richard Rohr on Thérèse of Lisieux

May 04, 2026 53m

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…

S13E7 Dialogue 3: The Holy Face

Apr 27, 2026 55m

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…

S13E6 Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 3

Apr 20, 2026 41m

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…

S13E5 Dialogue 2: The Child Jesus

Apr 13, 2026 54m

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…

S13E4 Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 2

Apr 06, 2026 30m

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…

S13E3 Dialogue 1: The Little Flower

Mar 30, 2026 56m

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…

S13E2 Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 1

Mar 23, 2026 34m

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…

S13E1 Turning to Thérèse of Lisieux

Mar 16, 2026 33m

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…

S13 Coming Soon: Turning to Thérèse of Lisieux

Mar 02, 2026 4m Trailer

Season 13 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Our journey begins on March 16th, 2026. Resources: The books Jim will be referencing this season…

S12E10 Brother Lawrence: Listener Questions

Dec 01, 2025 1h 3m

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…

S12E9 A Coaching Session on Brother Lawrence

Nov 03, 2025 1h

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…

S12E8 Bonus: Carmen Acevedo Butcher on Brother Lawrence

Oct 27, 2025 1h 1m

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…

S12E7 Dialogue 3: Mystical Lineage

Oct 20, 2025 1h 5m

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.…

S12E6 Brother Lawrence: Session 3

Oct 13, 2025 40m

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…

S12E5 Dialogue 2: All for All

Oct 06, 2025 53m

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…

S12E4 Brother Lawrence: Session 2

Sep 29, 2025 42m

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…

S12E3 Dialogue 1: Everything is Possible

Sep 22, 2025 54m

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…

S12E2 Brother Lawrence: Session 1

Sep 15, 2025 32m

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…

S12E1 Turning to Brother Lawrence

Sep 08, 2025 46m

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…

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