Carl McColman

Carl McColman, an author and spiritual leader renowned for his explorations of mystical traditions, shares insights on Centering Prayer as a transformative practice. He discusses the elegance of this method, emphasizing silence and sacred words. Carl reveals how embracing our humanness fosters a healthy spiritual practice amidst modern distractions. He also advocates for the importance of interfaith dialogue and social justice within the contemplative community, urging listeners to deepen their connections and reflect on personal relationships with the divine.

Carl McColman, author of The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, discusses what Christian mysticism is and how it can help people who are deconstructing their faith. They explore the relationship between mysticism and theology, the paradox of silence and speech in mysticism, and the complicated history between mystics and the church institution. They also touch on atheism, the Q Christian Fellowship Conference, and the influence of mystics throughout history.