Show Notes
Welcome to season 4 of the Spiritual Wanderlust podcast! I can’t think of a better way to start the season than a conversation with contemplative teacher, Carl McColman. Carl has been in the Spiritual Wanderlust vibe for decades: he’s a writer, retreat leader, podcaster and spiritual director. While Christian himself, he also finds himself drawn to all those juicy intersections between Buddhism, Pagan traditions, and Christianity. Join us for our conversation to learn: 🔹 The 2 key figures that made Carl a contemplative 🔸 The one piece of advice from a Trappist monk that changed his life 🔹 His two realizations that led him to rewrite the Big Book of Christian Mysticism 🔸 Why paradox is important for the mystic 🔹 The gifts of the dharma - and how you can decide if interspirituality is right for you 🔸 Why monasticism is key to Celtic spirituality 🔹 Carl’s coming out story and God’s pronouns
Carl has written numerous books, including An Invitation to Celtic Wisdom, Befriending Silence, Unteachable Lessons, and Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life. One of his most popular books, called the Big Book of Christian Mysticism, is going to be releasing its second edition in August of 2023. Carl and his wife live in Georgia, where he is a lay member of a Trappist community, the same kind of religious community that Thomas Merton was a part of. Want to join Carl for a live class? Carl will be teaching our upcoming masterclass on Celtic monasticism for the Celtic Spirituality School. Learn more and register at celticschool.org! Learn more about Carl’s books, blog, events and more at anamchara.com. _______________________ ✨ WELCOME TO SPIRITUAL WANDERLUST ✨ Contemplation. Embodiment. Mysticism. Mischief. Join former nun and neuroscience aficionado Kelly Deutsch as she interviews contemplative teachers, embodiment experts, psychologists, and mystics about the untamed frontiers of interior life. Each episode is jam packed with life-changing stories, spiritual practices, and powerful insight to support your journey toward wholeness and divine intimacy.
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