
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 | 32 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality | |||

Long before he wrote “Wicked” Gregory Maguire has been weaving careful attention into his artistic pursuits and his prayer. He joins host James Martin, S.J. on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to talk about his spiritual journey, from a Catholic orphanag... more
New York Times bestselling writer, Kathleen Norris, joins host James Martin, S.J., on “The Spiritual Life” podcast to share her experience with Benedictine monks, which formed the basis of her beloved book "The Cloister Walk," and to introduce her ne... more
Fr. Bryan Massingale is a Black, openly gay priest, but not, in his own words, “a hybrid car,” that can be segmented into identity categories. Instead, he’s compound reality, a mystery made by God’s grace. Bryan joins host James Martin, S.J., on “The... more
How can Scripture help deepen our prayer lives this Lent? The New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III joins host James Martin, S.J., to share his own paths of prayer- through scripture, music and poetry.
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Father Martin is the best. I've known of him for years thru his books and interviews. I am so thrilled that he now has his own podcast. He's not only an excellent teacher, but a skilled interviewer. You clearly draw the most excellent guests. Thank you Father Martin!
…each episode of this podcast brings me closer to the feeling of awe.AND
each guest has a gift for the listener .
I look forward to it each week…
With deep appreciation
So grateful for this podcast! One God and so many ways of honouring this God and living spiritually! Or if not believing in a greater being then living with the idea of love for all! Thank you 🙏
Outstanding podcast episode. Thank you Father Bryan. I needed your wise and vulnerable words tonight. Thank you for lightening my heart. 🫶🏻
While all of Father Jim’s shows are terrific,
his interview with Father Richard Rohr was
Terrific!
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Exploring the intersection of spirituality and daily life, the content centers around prayer, personal spirituality, and how to connect with God in a meaningful way. Engaging conversations with a variety of guests, including authors, theologians, and spiritual visionaries, provide diverse insights into pursuing a spiritual life. This series offers not only practical wisdom for navigating faith challenges but also deep reflections on the meaning of spirituality, ultimately aiming to inspire listeners to enhance their understanding of the divine presence in their lives.
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Recent guests on The Spiritual Life include:
1. Kathleen Norris
2. Maggie Van Dorn
3. Bryan Massingale
4. Ben Witherington
5. Anne Lamott
6. Fr. Richard Rohr
7. Sister Norma Pimentel
8. Ladislav Nemet
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