Turning to the Mystics with James Finley

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Latest episodes

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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: The transcript for this e

Jun 22
44 min

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: The transcript for this e

Jun 15
49 min

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 spiritual path. Resources: The

May 11
40 min

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. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan

May 4
53 min

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 transcript for this episod

Apr 27
55 min

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 passages from the John Clarke tra

Apr 20
41 min

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." Resources: The transcript for

Apr 13
54 min

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 passages from the John Clarke tr

Apr 6
30 min

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 Little Flower". Resources: The

Mar 30
56 min

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 passages from the John Clarke tra

Mar 23
34 min

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 episode, James Finley and Kirsten

Mar 16
33 min

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. Resources: The books Jim will

Mar 2
4 min

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 transcript for this episode can

Dec 1 2025
1 h 03 min

A Coaching Session on Brother Lawrence

In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to Brother Lawrence for guidance on our own spiritual path. Resources: Turnin

Nov 3 2025
1 h 00 min

Bonus: Carmen Acevedo Butcher on Brother Lawrence

On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Carmen Acevedo Butcher about her translation of Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence. Car

Oct 27 2025
1 h 01 min

Dialogue 3: Mystical Lineage

In this third dialogue session Jim and Kirsten will focus on Brother Lawrence's place in our mystical lineage along with his specific connections to Teresa of Ávila and J

Oct 20 2025
1 h 05 min

Brother Lawrence: Session 3

This is the third session which focuses on Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from C

Oct 13 2025
40 min

Dialogue 2: All for All

In this second dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the letters of Brother Lawrence. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and C

Oct 6 2025
53 min

Brother Lawrence: Session 2

This is the second session which focuses on Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley reads passages from

Sep 29 2025
42 min

Dialogue 1: Everything is Possible

In this first dialogue session Jim and Kirsten focus on the maxims of Brother Lawrence. Resources: Turning to the Mystics is a podcast by the Center for Action and Con

Sep 22 2025
54 min

Chart positions

Where Turning to the Mystics with James Finley ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 4, 2026).

#110 ▼ 1 Christianity US

#152 ▼ 4 Religion & Spirituality US

What listeners say

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This podcast offers me something that I have not found elsewhere—learning and growing my faith foundation with hosts who don’t make listeners feel inadequate or, well, dumb

ReadNJ · May 2025

James Finley is a deep well of knowledge and understanding of the mystic tradition that has been largely overlooked by fundamentalist, institutional Christianity. I find his gentle, well informed voice a welcome tonic to the ego driven ideologues that have amped up ignorance and hatred and for too long have gone unchecked.

lcart210 · Mar 2025

I’ve been listening to this podcast for the last couple of years / have listened to each episode at least two or three times - and found this extremely illuminating and helpful for my contemplative practice. It’s rare to find a true expert who has actually experienced these profound states and who can therefore provide genuine practical guidance on such matters. While James Finley humbly quotes Thomas Merton as saying ‘we are all just beginners’”, Dr Finley is about as good as it gets in this life. Such a service to us all - thank you Dr Finley and Ms Oates for making these profound teachings so accessible to the rest of us. I am deeply and will be forever grateful.

RDBMD · Oct 2024

This work feeds my soul in a deep and healing way. I often listen during my morning walks and go about with such an effusive grin, I wonder what the passerbys must think. Other times I listen and unexplained tears flow. My soul is being touched and that is quite a feat given that I have been thickly layered with protection since childhood. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

lesleyhsm · Sep 2024

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