The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
America MediaWhat 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 | 52 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality | |||
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Fr. James Martin, S.J., welcomes Susan Stabile, a spiritual director and retreat leader in the Ignatian tradition onto “The Spiritual Life” podcast. Susan was raised Catholic, but spent twenty years practicing Buddhism (and was ordained a Tibetan Bud... more
How do you maintain a friendship with God when life gets hard? What do you do when, in your mid-fifties and at the height of your career, you are diagnosed with an aggressive and incurable brain cancer? That’s the question that confronted Ann Garrid... more
It’s been over ten years since the award-winning actor Andrew Garfield trained as a Jesuit priest with Fr. James Martin, S.J. Well, more accurately, since he trained to play a Jesuit priest in Martin Scorsese's film Silence. And the fruits of those ... more
“The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.” returns for its third season with what is sure to be a crowd favorite: a conversation with the legendary Catholic musician Matt Maher. A nine-time Grammy Award nominee, Maher has written some of the mo... more
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- Feeding my soul
Thank you for hosting David Brooks recently. I greatly valued hearing his blend of historical knowledge with his truthful journey and faith quest.
Apple Podcasts5Amy L Erickson
United Statesa month ago - Time well spent
Fr. Martin & the team really put on an amazing podcast. I can’t explain the number of ways these interviews have deepened my faith; challenged me; made me laugh; made me cry. Simply amazing.
Apple Podcasts5SquireJosephUnited States2 months ago - ideas for interviews
Your podcast is a pure gift to my spiritual life. Since we discuss scripture, could we interview a scholar who puts new testament in historical, cultural, language, audience context? Michael Peppard PhD at Fordham?
Apple Podcasts5touissetUnited States2 months ago - Wonderful
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.
Apple Podcasts5CondreyUnited States3 months ago - My Favorite Podcast
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.
Apple Podcasts5LJSpellUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #51 | United States/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity |
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Apple Podcasts | #133 | United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality |
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A thoughtful series exploring how people experience God in everyday life, with conversations that blend practical spiritual practices and deep reflections. Episodes center on prayer, Ignatian spirituality, and living out faith through family, social justice, and culture, featuring a range of guests from clergy and theologians to writers, actors, and activists. The show often highlights personal spiritual journeys, humility, and the tension between belief and modern life, making complex theological ideas accessible to engaged listeners who want actionable ways to deepen their spirituality. Notable strengths include candid storytelling, a warm, inquisitive host style, and a consistent emphasis on mercy, kinship, and living faith in community.... more
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1. Susan Stabile
2. Andrew Garfield
3. Matt Maher
4. Gregory Boyle
5. Hasan Minhaj
6. David Brooks
7. Katie Prejean McGrady
8. Robert George
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