
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 | 29 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

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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0:00 Who is Ben Witherington I... more
Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes New York Times best-selling author and Christian convert, Anne Lamott, onto “The Spiritual Life” podcast.
0:00 Who is Anne Lamott?
5:00 Welcome Anne Lamott
6:50 Synonyms for God
12:08 Anne’s leap of faith
22:38 How ... more
Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes the Franciscan spiritual master and author, Richard Rohr O.F.M., onto “The Spiritual Life” podcast. They dig deep into:
- The meaning of “The Universal Christ,” or the Christ of faith, who transcends time, place, an... more
Sister Norma Pimentel, M.J., the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, joins “The Spiritual Life” podcast to talk with host Fr. James Martin, S.J., about her four decades of ministry with migrants and refugees on the U.S.... more
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I am loving this podcast. I love Father Jim’s questions, respect for his guests, and all the interesting discussions they have. His faith shines through in a lovely acceptance of all, just as it should as a priest.
A wide variety of guests and topics are presented which can enrich a listener’s spiritual life and knowledge. It is very good.
I am still listening to the podcasts from 2025. One common thread that does arise is the theme of “peaks and valleys” in people’s spiritual journeys. I realize it isn’t Fr James’ goal to provide spiritual direction to the guest, but maybe for the sake of the listeners, a bit of guidance would be helpful. We all have peaks and valleys, but some guests seem to think that ... more
If you are new to this podcast and reading the reviews before picking an episode to listen, may I recommend starting with the ones featuring Father Patrick Gilger and Br. Guy Consolmagno. It’s like going on a retreat.
Thoughtful conversations full of insight.
This podcast has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. Fr Jim’s guests are not only inspiring but incredibly relatable—their openness about their spiritual journeys is both refreshing and uplifting. Each episode leaves me with a deep sense of connection, as if we’re all walking this beautiful path of faith together, with the Lord right beside us.
Thank you, Fr Jim and Maggi! I’m already looking forward to the next episode.
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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. Anne Lamott
2. Fr. Richard Rohr
3. Sister Norma Pimentel
4. Ladislav Nemet
5. Sister Helen Prejean
6. Brother Paul Quenon
7. Richard Cook
8. Malvern Carvel
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