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Turning to the Mystics with James Finley
by Center for Action and Contemplation
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
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| Oct 3 | #114 | #99 |
About the show
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.
Latest episodes
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Turning to Emily Dickinson
September 28, 2026 · 46 minWelcome 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…
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Coming Soon: Turning to Emily Dickinson
September 14, 2026 · 2 minSeason 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 Emily…
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Thérèse of Lisieux: Listener Questions (Part One)
June 15, 2026 · 50 minIn 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…
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A Coaching Session on Thérèse of Lisieux
May 11, 2026 · 40 minIn 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…
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Bonus: Fr. Richard Rohr on Thérèse of Lisieux
May 4, 2026 · 53 minOn 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…
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Dialogue 3: The Holy Face
April 27, 2026 · 56 minIn 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…
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Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 3
April 20, 2026 · 41 minThis 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…
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Dialogue 2: The Child Jesus
April 13, 2026 · 55 minIn 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…