Mechtild of Magdeburg | Season 8 Wrap-Up of “Turning to the Mystics”
Do you ever feel disconnected from a sense of invincible love?
In season 8 of “Turning to the Mystics,” listeners discover how the teachings of Mechthild of Magdeburg can deepen their experience of the Divine.
“‘Turning to the Mystics’ with James Finley speaks eternally of peace.”
—John F., podcast listener
A “Turning to the Mystics” Listener Story
“The Center for Action and Contemplation has been my main source for unlearning and new learning as I read the Daily Meditations and listen to the various podcasts. The truths that are shared and the insights for living have become my anchor. I am so grateful to be on a path that includes a much bigger, more inclusive God than the one I worshipped for so many years,” explained a listener named Hilary.
She also explained that “over the past year, my understanding and experience of God and my faith have been evolving. When I realized that I could no longer pray to the God I had been taught about, I started searching for a new way of thinking and understanding my faith.”
It is our sincere hope that Season 8 of “Turning to the Mystics” and our other publications can serve as an anchor to you as well.
“God is also, in the self-donated act, the creator of our voice.”
—James Finley, “Turning to the Mystics,” season 8
Highlights from “Turning to the Mystics” Season 8
In this 8th season, James Finley and Kristen Oates turn to 13th-century German mystic, Mechtild of Magdeburg, for spiritual guidance.
Throughout this season, James explores with her work on “The Flowing Light of the Godhead” to discover how one might integrate her mysticism and teachings into our daily lives.
- Turning to Mechthild of Magdeburg — James Finley and Kirsten Oates cover the life and person of Mechthild of Magdeburg.
- Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 1 — Explore passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg’s book “The Flowing Light of the Godhead.”
- Dialogue 1: The Soul Came to Love — This is the first dialogue session that focuses on the Beguine mystic, Mechthild of Magdeburg.
- Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 2 — Turn to the ancient practice of Lectio Divina and a meditative practice.
- Dialogue 2: A Loving Exchange — James and Kirsten Oates talk about passages from Mechthild of Magdeburg’s book.
- Mechthild of Magdeburg: Session 3 — Practice Lectio Divina with passages from the book “The Flowing Light of the Godhead.”
- Dialogue 3: A Love That Binds — Poetically bear witness to the imagery of the breath of God.
- Coaching Session: May God Bind Us All — In this special episode, James offers us a way to turn to Mechthild for guidance.
- Bonus: Bernard McGinn on Mechthild, Eckhart, and Mysticism — Dr. Bernard McGinn speaks on Christian mysticism and the dimensions of God.
- Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 1) — Explore listener questions series from our sessions on Mechthild of Magdeburg.
- Mechthild of Magdeburg: Listener Questions (Part 2) — This is the second episode featuring listener questions on Mechthild of Magdeburg.
Transcripts are available for each episode.
On every season of “Turning to the Mystics,” we embark on in-depth explorations of the teachings of one unique mystic and new episodes are coming soon!
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