
What is prayer and how can we pray? How do I know if God is responding to my prayers? What does it mean to live a spiritual life? “The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.,” focuses on how people experience God in their prayer and their daily lives. The show combines practical wisdom with deep reflections from spiritual masters and well-known seekers, all tracing the mystery of God’s activit... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

Founder of Homeboy Industries and best-selling spiritual writer, Greg Boyle, S.J., joins James Martin S.J. on the season finale of “The Spiritual Life” podcast. They talk about who inspired Greg to join the Jesuits, where he goes for spiritual direct... more
Hasan Minhaj is “down to catch a blessing,” wherever that may be. The Emmy Award-winning comedian joins James Martin, S.J. on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to share his Muslim faith, how laughter helped to save his life, and his hopes for interreligio... more
David Brooks is known as one of America’s leading public intellectuals, a longtime columnist for The New York Times and now a staff writer at The Atlantic. He joins James Martin, S.J., on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to share how he went from a mostl... more
Radio host and author, Katie Prejean McGrady joins host James Martin, S.J., to talk about the religious revival sweeping across America, how youth ministers can share eternal truths without falling prey to black-and-white thinking, and a spirituality... more
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Always find my faith life growing and being challenged by all the many guests on the Spiritual Life. So thankful and always looking forward to the next episode.
This podcast is a must listen for anyone interested in learning about faith, seeking to strengthen their faith, questioning faith or living out their faith. I look forward to every new episode as I am always inspired, reassured & entertained.
Hearing the discussion between Fr. Martin and Fr. Boyle was so moving, not only for the amazing work Fr. Boyle does, but also for the reminder that God loves us in a way we cannot grasp. Today, hearing that God sees us in contemplative way, like parents look at their newborns, made it very real to me. Thank you for putting this amazing podcast in the universe!
I love this podcast. Father Jim asks great questions, and is authentic, funny, and kind. I’m an Episcopal priest and glean a great deal from these beautiful conversations. Abundant blessings to you, and thank you!
Loved this interview so much! Brought me to tears at moments. I love my faith— thank you for all ur wonderful work father Jim
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A thoughtful program that explores practical spirituality and how people experience God in daily life. Conversations span prayer practices, Ignatian and Catholic spirituality, and personal journeys of faith, often featuring theologians, writers, activists, and artists. Guests share how disciplines like contemplation, suffering, social justice, and community shape a lived faith, making it a gentle but probing listen for listeners seeking depth, context, and real-world spiritual guidance. Noteworthy are its accessible explanations of complex ideas, the blend of personal storytelling with theological reflection, and the host's well-regarded, thoughtful interviewing style that invites humility, curiosity, and civil dialogue. This show likely ap... more
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Recent guests on The Spiritual Life include:
1. Gregory Boyle
2. Hasan Minhaj
3. David Brooks
4. Katie Prejean McGrady
5. Robert George
6. Yunuen Trujillo
7. Martin Sheen
8. Liza Colón-Zayas
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