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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2025 · 1H 4M

Carl McColman Invites Us into Mystery

from Radical Sacred · host Jenny Misslin and Phillip Dieke

This week pilgrimage with us into the expansive mind of spiritual director, author, and contemplative teacher Carl McColman. Carl’s vast knowledge of mysticism, Thomas Merton, and contemplative concepts makes this a fascinating and open ended conversation. Carl walks us through four fundamental questions he journeys through as a spiritual director: Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.Who am I?Who is God?Who are we? Who are they?Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.Cool things we mentioned this episode (or meant to anyways): Carl McColmanEncountering Silence PodcastThe Seven Story Mountain by Thomas MertonMysticism by: Evelyn UnderhillCarl’s InstagramEagle Poem by: Joy HarjoChapters00:00 The Epiphany of Thomas Merton02:54 Introducing Carl McColman05:51 The Influence of Monastic Spirituality08:33 The Importance of the Interior Life11:30 The Future of Christianity and Mysticism22:28 Understanding Mysticism32:41 Entering Silence: Practical Steps38:09 Embracing Silence and Solitude40:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery43:11 Understanding Relationships: Who Am I and Who Are They?46:39 Saint Makers: Growth Through Conflict48:32 Metaphors of Mysticism: Marriage and Pilgrimage50:35 Interfaith Dialogue and Spiritual Growth

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This week pilgrimage with us into the expansive mind of spiritual director, author, and contemplative teacher Carl McColman. Carl’s vast knowledge of mysticism, Thomas Merton, and contemplative concepts makes this a fascinating and open ended conversation. Carl walks us through four fundamental questions he journeys through as a spiritual director: Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.Who am I?Who is God?Who are we? Who are they?Throughout this imaginative chat we are reminded of what is possible when we approach the world in a spirit of hospitality and carve out time for intentional silence.Cool things we mentioned this episode (or meant to anyways): Carl McColmanEncountering Silence PodcastThe Seven Story Mountain by Thomas MertonMysticism by: Evelyn UnderhillCarl’s InstagramEagle Poem by: Joy HarjoChapters00:00 The Epiphany of Thomas Merton02:54 Introducing Carl McColman05:51 The Influence of Monastic Spirituality08:33 The Importance of the Interior Life11:30 The Future of Christianity and Mysticism22:28 Understanding Mysticism32:41 Entering Silence: Practical Steps38:09 Embracing Silence and Solitude40:55 The Journey of Self-Discovery43:11 Understanding Relationships: Who Am I and Who Are They?46:39 Saint Makers: Growth Through Conflict48:32 Metaphors of Mysticism: Marriage and Pilgrimage50:35 Interfaith Dialogue and Spiritual Growth

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