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Sep 24, 2020 29 min

Thomas Merton

from Vintage Saints and Sinners Hosted by Karen Wright Marsh, Gabriel Hunter-Chang

Philip Yancey and host Karen Wright Marsh tell the story of Thomas Merton, a most unusual monastic: best-selling author, peacemaker, and contemplative spiritual teacher. The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, couldn’t stop talking about his “brother” Tom Merton—about his luminous inner life, his true humility, his deep faith—declaring that it was Tom who first introduced him to the real meaning of the word Christian. Who was this Real Christian? And what can he teach us today? Meet host Karen Wright Marsh, and learn more about the show here: www.karenwrightmarsh.com Philip Yancey is an award-winning writer who addresses tough questions and explores central issues of the Christian faith. Philip has a heart for those who suffer. His honest reflections resonate deeply with people who find themselves, as Philip says, living on the borderlands of faith. He feels tremendous gratitude to make his living speaking and writing about the concerns and topics that most interest him. Become a podcast partner! Make your gift at: www.theologicalhorizons.org/giving. Thank you! Support the show

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Philip Yancey and host Karen Wright Marsh tell the story of Thomas Merton, a most unusual monastic: best-selling author, peacemaker, and contemplative spiritual teacher. The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, couldn’t stop talking about his “brother” Tom Merton—about his luminous inner life, his true humility, his deep faith—declaring that it was Tom who first introduced him to the real meaning of the word Christian. Who was this Real Christian? And what can he teach us today? ...

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