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The Christian Mysticism Podcast

The Christian Mysticism Podcast

De: Alberto de la Cruz and Dr. Carlos Eire
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Explore the fascinating history of Christian mysticism from the early days of the Church until today, featuring Dr. Carlos Eire, T. Lawrason Riggs Professor of History and Religious Studies at Yale University.

New episodes are published twice a month, on the first and third Thursday of every month.

If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us via email at christianmysticismpodcast@gmail.com.

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  • St. John Bosco: The dreaming mystic

    St. John Bosco: The dreaming mystic
    Mar 19 2026

    St. John Bosco (1815–1888) was a mystic who received visions in his dreams so vivid they shaped the future of souls and nations. From prophetic encounters and chilling glimpses of hell to a revolutionary approach to educating troubled youth, in this episode, we explore how one mystic's dreams became a divine blueprint for transforming lives.

    If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's latest book, "They Flew: A History of the Impossible," you can order a copy HERE (Yale University Press) or HERE (Amazon).

    If you have any questions, you can email us at christianmysticismpodcast@gmail.com. Your question and the answer may appear in a future episode of the podcast.

    You can visit our podcast website HERE.


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    51 m
  • Thomas Merton: A controversial mystic

    Thomas Merton: A controversial mystic
    Feb 19 2026

    Thomas Merton (1915–1968) was a Trappist monk, bestselling author, and mystic whose life bridged cloistered silence and global controversy. From a restless, scandal-marked youth to a dramatic conversion and controversial activism. Merton sought hiddenness yet became one of the most influential Christian voices of the twentieth century.

    If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's latest book, "They Flew: A History of the Impossible," you can order a copy HERE (Yale University Press) or HERE (Amazon).

    If you have any questions, you can email us at christianmysticismpodcast@gmail.com. Your question and the answer may appear in a future episode of the podcast.

    You can visit our podcast website HERE.


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    55 m
  • Anne Catherine Emmerich: A visionary mystic

    Anne Catherine Emmerich: A visionary mystic
    Jan 20 2026

    Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) was an Augustinian Canoness born in Flamschen bei Coesfeld, Westphalia, in northwest Germany in 1774. One of nine children, her family was very poor but faith-filled. She is best known for her visions of Christ and the stunning details recorded of those visions that served as one of the primary sources for the portrayal of the Passion of Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson's epic film, The Passion of Christ.

    If you would like to order a copy of Dr. Carlos Eire's new book, "They Flew: A History of the Impossible," you can order a copy HERE (Yale University Press) or HERE (Amazon).

    If you have any questions, you can email us at christianmysticismpodcast@gmail.com. Your question and the answer may appear in a future episode of the podcast.

    You can visit our podcast website HERE.

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    53 m
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i just finished the lovely podcast on evelyn underhill. it informed me some about her great life and also clarified some confusions i have about what mysticism is over all. i will be catching up on the other episodes now. thank you!

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Dr. Eire is a thoughtful commentator on the history of Christian mysticism. Human experience of the preternatural is ubiquitous. Dr. Eire's explanation gives the mystical a substantial presence in intellectually. You can believe or not believe, but an honest listener needs to deal with the human experience of the mystical.

An authoritative historical review of Christian mysticism

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