Turning to the Mystics with James Finley - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Incredibly insightful and for those wrestling with uncertainty and doubt, this is a beautiful way to deepen one’s faith, deepen one’s relationship with the Divine Presence, and learn to embrace the uncertainties of life. This podcast has been transformative.

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!

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.

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