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Tuesdays with Merton Podcast

International Thomas Merton Society
Thomas Merton
Spirituality
Contemplation
Catholic Worker Movement
Nonviolence
Universal Consciousness
Social Justice
Indigenous Wisdom
Contemplative Mayhem
Redwoods Monastery
Global Warming
Industrial Revolution
California
Mysticism
Sustainable Goals
Decolonization
Art
Dorothy Day
Near-Death Experiences
Jack Kerouac

This podcast brings you the audio of the Tuesdays with Merton webinar series presented by the International Thomas Merton Society and the Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union. Each episode features noted speakers and scholars on the life, legacy, and writings of the Trappist monk, spiritual writer, and social critic, Thomas Merton. The webinar is live on the second Tuesday of each month:... more

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This past Advent, seventeen peacemakers led by Catholic Workers across the country returned from Palestine-Israel hosted by Sabeel, which is the grassroots, ecumenical Palestinian liberation theology movement rooted in the universal ethic of nonviole... more

This presentation examines how Thomas Merton and Howard Thurman each offer distinct yet related perspectives on mystical anthropology. It brings Thurman’s “search for common ground” into conversation with Thomas Merton’s account of the “true self.” W... more

John Dickerson is a journalist, author, and longtime interviewer, most recently co-anchor of the CBS Evening News and chief political analyst for CBS News. He spent 16 years at CBS, where he also served as senior national correspondent, contributor t... more

What kind of economic system might Thomas Merton advocate? What principles would it be based on and how would it differ from what we see in the United States, or Sweden, or China, or Cuba? Answering these questions requires developing the negatives. ... more

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Jessica Sun
Speaker: Rain and the Rhinoceros, Advent in Palestine, and Journeying with Justice
Christians for a Free Palestine; Pax Christi USA; PCUSA Young Adult Caucus
Episode: Jessica Sun - Rain and the Rhinoceros: Advent in Palestine and Journeying with Justice
Byron D. Wratee
Theologian and Villanova University faculty member
Villanova University
Episode: Byron D. Wratee - The Sound of the Genuine "True Self": Thomas Merton, Howard Thurman, and Mystical Anthropology
John Dickerson
Journalist and author
CBS News / Time Magazine
Episode: John Dickerson - Finding Thomas Merton on the Campaign Trail
Reverend Daniel London
Director of the Redwoods chapter of the ITMS and rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka, California
Redwoods Monastery
Episode: Megan Way - Economics and Merton, Developing the Negatives
Gordon Oyer
Author and commentator focusing on Thomas Merton's insights into modern social concerns
Episode: Megan Way - Economics and Merton, Developing the Negatives
Jordan T. Jones
Pastor, theologian, and faith-based community organizer interested in Black radical tradition
Metro Hope Church
Episode: Jordan T. Jones - Thomas Merton meets James Cone: A Conversation That Never Happened
Harley Matthews
Provisional elder in the United Methodist Church and speaker
Monastery Podcast, International Thomas Merton Society
Episode: Harley Matthews - Merton and the Protestant Tradition
Vincent Pizzuto
Professor of New Testament Studies and Christian Mysticism at the University of San Francisco.
University of San Francisco
Episode: Vincent Pizzuto - Delicious Tranquility: Near Death Experiences and the Quietud Sabrosa
Mike Smolka
Director of the North Central Connecticut Chapter of the ITMS.
International Thomas Merton Society
Episode: Vincent Pizzuto - Delicious Tranquility: Near Death Experiences and the Quietud Sabrosa

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Liz Burkhamper
Board member of the International Thomas Merton Society; serves on ITMS board and related activities.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Love to see current thoughts on Merton, leader in spirituality, social commentary, and literary commentary. Thanks!

    Audible
    5
    Eric Jeuland
    United States3 years ago
  • Love to see current thoughts on Merton

    Love to see current thoughts on Merton, leader in spirituality, social commentary, and literary commentary. Thanks!

    Audible
    5
    Eric Jeuland
    United States3 years ago
  • Merton for life

    I very much appreciate the reflection on Merton and the path to prayer for us all

    Audible
    4
    James M Shepherd
    United States5 years ago
  • ITMS - BLM, James Finley and all

    Thank you for this wonderful series which illuminates Thomas Merton’s rich perspectives and teachings and demonstrates how our Christian and Catholic faith - when infused with the presence of God and acted upon out of God’s love - can be a force for good. We are called to be the beloved children we are, to see the same in others, and to love them as such. Merton saw through that in challenging times and in the exile of ourselves in the midst of this world that the only way home was (is) to join ... more

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    5
    Transcended Through Him
    United States5 years ago
  • Please explain

    Why it’s possible to have a male explain to us females Merton’s understanding of the female divine.

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    1
    Sue the Unitive
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate diverse, scholarly guests who connect Merton to current social issues.
Some episodes provoke strong critique on theological topics, but spark valuable dialogue.
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Thoughtful, nuanced dives into spirituality and justice that are useful for researchers and practitioners alike.

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Jessica Sun - Rain and the Rhinoceros: Advent in Palestine and Journeying with Justice
Q: Could you speak to where you see the power of non-action and the movement and how it ties into witness?
Non-action here is framed as choosing to witness and to not participate in violence or dehumanization; through peaceful, deliberate actions and demonstrations, communities assert their humanity and push for change without resorting to coercive retaliation.
Byron D. Wratee - The Sound of the Genuine "True Self": Thomas Merton, Howard Thurman, and Mystical Anthropology
Q: What practices can help white-present individuals put aside the collective white false self?
Contemplative practice that interrogates whiteness, communal reflection in small groups, and deliberate actions that interrupt oppressive patterns, with a focus on humility and interior transformation before external reform.
Byron D. Wratee - The Sound of the Genuine "True Self": Thomas Merton, Howard Thurman, and Mystical Anthropology
Q: Can you comment on the tension between Thurman's ecumenical vision and Black Catholic churches as humanizing spaces?
Thurman's broader ecumenical impulse seeks inclusive community, while Black Catholic spaces privilege Black ways of being; both aim to create integrated, life-affirming communities that resist segregation and violence.
Megan Way - Economics and Merton, Developing the Negatives
Q: Do you think Merton would pick up on competition and perpetual economic growth as negatives?
Yes, Merton would view both as problematic, emphasizing the need for community values over competition, and would critique the logic of constant economic growth, especially in a finite world.
Jordan T. Jones - Thomas Merton meets James Cone: A Conversation That Never Happened
Q: How do we see contemplation and action merge in the conversation between Merton and Cone?
Jordan argues that Casey calls back to the individual relationships with God and the community, asserting that true contemplation should lead to active engagement with the world's suffering.

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This series features live webinars that explore Thomas Merton's life, writings, and social thought through conversations with scholars, theologians, journalists, and practitioners. Episodes often braid contemplative spirituality with topics like nonviolence, social justice, race, religion, and contemporary ethics, offering both personal narratives and rigorous analysis. A few episodes stand out for connecting Merton to current issues (Palestine, Black liberation, ecumenism) and for hosting diverse voices across faith traditions. Listeners can expect thoughtful, idea-forward discussions that balance scholarship with accessible storytelling, making it appealing to academics, clergy, and curious practitioners alike.

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2. Byron D. Wratee
3. John Dickerson
4. Reverend Daniel London
5. Gordon Oyer
6. Jordan T. Jones
7. Harley Matthews
8. Vincent Pizzuto

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