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.
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Mar 2022
The Cloud of Unknowing: Session 1
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 fini ... Show More
39m 1s
Mar 2022
Dialogue 1: The Common Life
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 th ... Show More
49m 18s
Mar 2022
The Cloud of Unknowing: Session 2
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 fin ... Show More
39m 40s
Sep 2024
What Do We Mean by "Mysticism"? With Mirabai Starr
Welcome to Season 2 of Everything Belongs! This season, we'll be exploring Richard's book Eager to Love chapter-by-chapter, and what better way to kick off a brand new season than with our friend, Mirabai Starr. In this episode, we're covering Chapter One: "What Do We Mean by 'My ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2024
A Wondering, Wandering Mind
In this episode, Tatum continues into part 2 of the transformative teachings of Joyce Meyer's "Battlefield of the Mind." In this episode, she takes a deep dive into Chapter 9 of the book, discussing the dangers of allowing our mind to wander.Scriptures Referenced:1 Peter 1:13Eccl ... Show More
19m 48s
Sep 2025
802. The Art Of Letting Go
How do you love yourself when times get hard? How do you move on with life in the midst of deep grief or trauma? In this episode, Krista and Sah D’Simone explore finding love and beauty in our darkest moments. Sah is a spiritual revolutionary, yogi, mystic, artist, best-selling a ... Show More
9m 40s
Mar 2025
Check Out the Christian Habits Podcast for More Help
In this special episode of Taste for Truth, I want to share an update and invite you to continue this journey with me over at the Christian Habits podcast, where I talk about breaking free from overeating, habits, procrastination, and growing in our relationship with God. I'm so ... Show More
2m 33s