Introducing James Finley

Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

Center for Action and Contemplation

Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2020

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

On this introductory episode, Kirsten Oates introduces us to James Finley, our guide for this podcast. Together they explore the journey of Jim's life and how turning to the mystics and leaning into their experiences can become a gateway to hope, healing and oneness. Jim offers trustworthy guidance for the spiritual journey through programs with the Center for Action and Contemplation including this podcast, and online courses. Jim is the author of several books, including Merton’s Palace of Nowhere, The Contemplative Heart, and Christian Meditation. The transcript for this episode can be found here. To learn more, visit jamesfinley.org Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation. We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments or feedback. To do so, email us at [email protected] 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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0:00.0	You're listening to a podcast by the Center for Action and Contemplation.
0:04.4	To learn more, visit cacac.org.
0:08.9	Greetings, I'm Jim Finley.
0:11.4	And I'm Kirsten Oates. Welcome to turning to the Mystics.
0:17.0	I'm here with James Finley sitting in his cozy study with Corey from the
0:30.8	Center for Action and Contemplation of myself here to launch this podcast series with Jim and we're
0:38.2	starting with a little introductory chat.
0:40.8	It's good to be with you Jim.
0:42.2	Thank you. Good glad we can do this. I'm grateful for it.
0:45.0	And we should let you know up front that this is real life for you at home, that there's going to be some construction downstairs and some gardening outside.
0:56.0	My wife, my sicker head in the door and say hi.
0:59.0	Just like real life.
1:01.0	Right, we're excited to be here and get started today.
1:05.4	The podcast is about helping us wake up to what is already true and what is always happening
1:12.0	that gives our life meaning and direction.
1:15.4	Our guide will be James Finley and he will be leading us in a regular practice of
1:20.7	meditation on the Christian mystics.
1:23.0	How'd that sound, Jim?
1:25.0	Nice.
1:26.0	I sounded wise because I stole your wording there.
1:29.0	That was a direct quote.
1:30.0	Before we get started with the practice sessions where you'll be leading people in a
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