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Turning to The Mystics with James Finley

Center for Action and Contemplation

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...

Episodes

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Emily Dickinson: Session 3

This is the third session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passag...

34:05Nov 2, 2026

Dialogue 2: The Soul's Society

In this second dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two more of Emily's poems, The Soul selects her own Society, and It might be...

54:59Oct 28, 2026

Emily Dickinson: Session 2

This is the second session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passa...

27:08Oct 19, 2026

Dialogue 1: Tell It Slant

In this first dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on two of Emily's poems, There's a certain Slant of light, and Tell all the truth...

51:03Oct 12, 2026

Emily Dickinson: Session 1

This is the first session which focuses on Emily Dickinson. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passag...

32:27Oct 5, 2026

Turning to Emily Dickinson

Welcome to Season 14 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning to the poetry of Emily Dickinson for spiritual guidance. In today...

46:02Sep 28, 2026

Coming Soon: Turning to Emily Dickinson

Season 14 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, poet Emily Dickinson Our journey begins on September 28, 2026. Resou...

2:10Sep 14, 2026

Thérèse of Lisieux: Listener Questions (Part Two)

In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 13 listener questions, which focus on the life and teachings of Thérèse of Lisieux. Resources...

44:24Jun 22, 2026

Thérèse of Lisieux: Listener Questions (Part One)

In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 13 listener questions, which focus on the life and teachings of Thérèse of Lisieux. Resources...

49:40Jun 15, 2026

A Coaching Session on Thérèse of Lisieux

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 spir...

40:28May 11, 2026

Bonus: Fr. Richard Rohr on Thérèse of Lisieux

On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Fr Richard Rohr about his special connection to Thérèse of Lisieux....

53:12May 4, 2026

Dialogue 3: The Holy Face

In this third dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on the meaning behind Thérèse's second chosen name, The Holy Face. Resources: The...

55:49Apr 27, 2026

Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 3

This is the third session which focuses on Thérèse of Lisieux. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads pas...

41:09Apr 20, 2026

Dialogue 2: The Child Jesus

In this second dialogue session, Jim and Kirsten will focus on the meaning behind Thérèse's chosen moniker related to "The Child Jesus." Res...

54:40Apr 13, 2026

Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 2

This is the second session which focuses on Thérèse of Lisieux. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads pa...

30:28Apr 6, 2026

Dialogue 1: The Little Flower

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 Lit...

56:23Mar 30, 2026

Thérèse of Lisieux: Session 1

This is the first session which focuses on Thérèse of Lisieux. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads pas...

34:39Mar 23, 2026

Turning to Thérèse of Lisieux

Welcome to Season 13 of Turning to the Mystics. This season we are turning to Saint Thérèse of Lisieux for spiritual guidance. In this episo...

33:31Mar 16, 2026

Coming Soon: Turning to Thérèse of Lisieux

Season 13 of Turning to the Mystics will continue with our next mystic, St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Our journey begins on March 16th, 2026. Reso...

4:58Mar 2, 2026

Brother Lawrence: Listener Questions

In this episode, Kirsten and Jim answer Season 12 listener questions, which focus on the teachings of Brother Lawrence. Resources: The trans...

63:47Dec 1, 2025