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GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast

Jerry L. Martinwww.godanautobiography.com
GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast is a true story of a philosopher’s conversations with God. Dr. Jerry L. Martin was a lifelong agnostic. But one day he had occasion to pray. To his vast surprise, God answered - in words. Being a philosopher, he had a lot of questions. And God had a lot to tell him. Dr. Martin served as head of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the University of Colorado philosophy department. Find out more at www.GodAnAutobiography.com

Episodes

131. What's On Our Mind- Trusting God Across Traditions

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Scott and Jerry discuss the most recent series threaded with themes of God and religious truth. The conversation goes into Scott and Jerry's religious upbringing and uncovers the limitations and many aspects of truth. Discernment is an essential aspect of one's spiritual journey. What truths speak to you? The Life Wisdom Project, with special guest Judy Dornstreich, explores spiritual openness and harmony. What's On Your Mind shares the stories of peo...

Jun 15, 202333 min

130. What's On Your Mind- Sharing Spiritual Stories And Inner Transformation

Questions? Comments? Text Us! When Cat shares her spiritual experience, not expecting a response, she receives an answer from Jerry and others. Joanne and Carter share their spiritual experiences in response to Cat's message, inspiring an insightful conversation between Jerry and Scott about God as the Great Constant, the rough edges of life, spiritual experiences, and integration. Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter of his communication with God, and host Scott Langd...

Jun 08, 202346 min

129. The Life Wisdom Project | Spiritual Balance And Oneness | Special Guest: Judy Dornstreich

Questions? Comments? Text Us! If given a chance, Judy would take a rocket ship to space to explore the universe and discover the ultimate truth. She shares her journey and commitment to truth with insights into God, oneness, and the balance of masculine and feminine roles. In this Life Wisdom Project episode, Jerry and Judy share a conversation about episode 7- I Ask What God Is Like . This conversation travels the universe and spirituality beyond religion. The two look at the question Jerry pos...

Jun 01, 202330 min

128. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask What God Is Like

Questions? Comments? Text Us! God contradicts every key attribute of the conventional definition of God. Drawing misses from other philosophers and concepts about God, Jerry finally asks, "Why the guessing game?" In next week's Life Wisdom Project episode, Jerry discusses I Ask What God Is Like with Judy Dornstreich, an anthropologist turned organic farmer, with a deep spiritual background and rich take on life. - Share your story or experience with God - LISTEN TO RELEVANT EPISOD...

May 25, 202312 min

127. Special Episode | Matt Cardin Interviews Jerry Martin on The Living Dark Podcast

Questions? Comments? Text Us! “ Waking up at the numinous intersection of religion, horror, creativity, apocalypse, and the unknown .” --The Living Dark Podcast Matt Cardin’s new podcast, The Living Dark, opens with an investigation of the “remarkable story of God’s autobiography,” in an interview with Dr. Jerry L. Martin. Matt is the author and editor of several widely acclaimed books and proves to be a skillful and dynamic interviewer - asking familiar, burning questions while bringing new lig...

May 18, 20231 hr 6 min

126. What's On Our Mind- God's Attention

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Scott and Jerry discuss the most recent series threaded with themes of paying attention and spiritual discernment- themes essential to spiritual life. Each episode shares a God who wants to communicate and interact with the hearts of each individual. Pay attention, not just to signs and communications, but to presence- the divine presence. Discover how intimate our relationship with God actually is. You have God's attention. Does God have yours? An Inconvenient...

May 11, 202340 min

125. What's On Your Mind- Finding God And Spiritual Openness

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Gina shares an incredible experience of seeing the world radiate with God’s presence and love. Bernadette and her husband are suffering through tragedy when she receives signs that feel like an answer from God. Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter of his communication with God, and host Scott Langdon discuss two letters from readers and listeners. These unique letters of relatable experiences are within the theme of spiritual openness and findi...

May 04, 202329 min

124. The Life Wisdom Project | The Afterlife And Reincarnation | Special Guest: Dr. Jeffery D. Long

Questions? Comments? Text Us! As a child, Jeffery questions his Catholic upbringing in the wake of a tragic accident. Young Jeffery, looking for comic books at a flea market, providentially finds the Bhagavad Gita. Opening this book from the other side of the world, he finds what feels like "an artifact from home." Continuing a life-long journey with Hinduism and Buddhism, today, Dr. Jeffery D. Long is Professor of Religion, Philosophy, and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, is co...

Apr 27, 202351 min

123. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask God About Life After Death

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Jerry receives a dream of the afterlife and past lives and asks God about life after death, to which God replies, "You flunk." Jerry and God talk about a fundamental goal for living in this very real realm of life. In next week's Life Wisdom Project episode, Jerry discusses I Ask God About Life After Death with Jeffery Long, a distinguished scholar of South-Asian religions and a co-chair of the Theology Without Walls Project . He and Jerry share a mem...

Apr 20, 202315 min

122. [NEW SERIES] From God To Jerry To You | An Inconvenient God

Questions? Comments? Text Us! There is a direct message waiting for you from the man who hears from God. From God To Jerry To You is a brand new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere. Featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations, Dr. Jerry L. Martin shares a deeply insightful straight-talk inspired by humankind's most profound questions and answers from God. Jerry asks us to consider what kind of God we would pick if we had our choice. An all-powerful wish...

Apr 13, 202311 min

121. What's On Our Mind- The Face Of God And Suffering

Questions? Comments? Text Us! What are we to God? Why does God care about humans? Is God a perfect being who chooses to sit idly by while we suffer? Why is there suffering in the world? Jerry and Scott explore the domains of reality and search for answers to suffering and what we are to God. Jerry shares a useful way to look at suffering and the subsequent growth resulting from these experiences. Meet God beyond religion and begin your journey in tune with God. BUY THE BOOK- God: An Autobiograph...

Apr 06, 202331 min

120. What's On Your Mind- Fear

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter of his communication with God, and host Scott Langdon discuss three letters from readers responding to God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher . Quintin shares an incredible story of a mysterious stranger and an empathetic interaction. Jesse shares a vivid moment of condemnation and takes the first steps toward peace. Darlene shares how she simply asks God to sit with her and enjoy a moment together....

Mar 30, 202343 min

119. The Life Wisdom Project | The Drama of Suffering | Special Guest: Dr. Christopher Denny

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Jerry and Chris share a conversation of life wisdom, using dramatic metaphors, looking at life mysteries, cynicism, and the value of a trusting community. Find some answers to the timeless real-life questions of the thinkers and seekers. Dr. Christopher Denny is Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies in New York, Associate Editor of CTS journal Horizons, and author of A Generous Symphony: Hans Urs von Balthasar's Literary Revelations. Do you feel...

Mar 23, 202356 min

118. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask God What We Are To Him

Questions? Comments? Text Us! New Spiritual Podcast Series | The Life Wisdom Project Jerry wonders what we are to God and asks- is Jesus above irritation; did God suffer giving up His only son? Like Jerry, you may be surprised by the answers and wonder whether the answers make suffering any better. In next week's Life Wisdom Project episode, meet Dr. Christopher Denny, Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Saint John's University, for a memorable discussion of episod...

Mar 16, 202311 min

117. Scott Interviews Richard and Jerry | Series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | Final Dialogue [Part 2]

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Jerry L. Martin gives a very special announcement in a touching sign off for the praised series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God. Join us for the final episode concluding the celebrated series featuring a years-long dialogue between two philosophers. Explore themes of paradox, ontology, theology and epistemology in this discussion on God and the great meaning found in the adventure of life. MEET THE GUESTS- Dr. Richard Oxenberg FIND THE SITES- Theology Without...

Mar 09, 202335 min

116. Scott Interviews Richard and Jerry | Series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | Final Dialogue [Part 1]

Questions? Comments? Text Us! How did two philosophers come to begin a years-long dialogue about God beyond religion, evolution, history, and the meaning of life? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the theological and philosophical project Two Philosophers Wrestle With God in this final interview, closing out the celebrated series. MEET THE GUESTS- Dr. Richard Oxenberg FIND THE SITES- Theology Without Walls | What is God: An Autobiography BUY THE BOOKS- God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosoph...

Mar 02, 202326 min

115. What's On Our Mind- A Worldwide Spiritual Explosion

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon share a conversation about the thread that goes through the past five episodes of discernment, theologically, philosophically, and in our everyday lives. Understand faith as the relationship to the divine or reality in your life. What defines your true North? Are there any magnets throwing your compass off target? Not a new religion but a new spiritual understanding of our current situation. Explore religious tradition with an o...

Feb 23, 202342 min

114. What's On Your Mind- Articulating A Relationship With God

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Can difficult people and chronic sinners reach God's love and divine help? Explore an intimate, loving relationship and evolution alongside God that goes beyond the lustful occasion and gets to the heart and meaning of life. Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter of his communication with God, and host Scott Langdon discuss two letters from readers Sandra and Reubensis responding to God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher . What is y...

Feb 16, 202340 min

113. The Life Wisdom Project | Situational Attention | Special Guest: Dr. Ray Silverman

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Ray Silverman and Dr. Jerry L. Martin discuss the life wisdom found within the Ten Commandments and how ultimate truth works in real life. An episode filled with wisdom, spiritual discernment, and intention explores the deep meaning of our story. Go with the flow alongside God down the beautifully unscripted stream of life. MEET THE GUESTS- Dr. Ray Silverman FIND THE SITES- Theology Without Walls | What is God: An Autobiography BUY THE BOOKS- God: An Autobiograp...

Feb 09, 202355 min

112. Special Episode | Revisiting I Learn How To Tell When A Message Is From God For Upcoming Life Wisdom Project Series

Questions? Comments? Text Us! The Life Wisdom Project explores lessons and insight from each episode of God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher from Jerry's conversations with God. The Life Wisdom Project investigates takeaways for everyday living with special guests. How can we live better, healthier, happier, and wiser lives? Next week, Rev Dr. Ray Silverman, author, and professor at Bryn Athyn College, will discuss episode four with Dr. Jerry L. Martin. MEET THE GUESTS- Rev. Dr. ...

Feb 02, 202312 min

111. How To Live | Series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | Dialogue 12 [Part 2]

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Going beyond religion, two philosophers explore the great adventure of the cosmos. Join the discussion of religion and Socratic wisdom while engaging the philosophical, evolutionary, and historical process investigating God's interactions with humankind throughout culture and time. MEET THE GUESTS- Dr. Richard Oxenberg FIND THE SITES- Theology Without Walls | What is God: An Autobiography BUY THE BOOKS- God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher | Theology...

Jan 26, 202338 min

110. How To Live | Series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | Dialogue 12 [Part 1]

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Is there a theological answer to controversial questions like abortion, same-sex marriage, and gender identity? Explore the implications of God: An Autobiography with two philosophers who discuss love, human partnership and evolution with God, and the shared struggle to come up with the best answers for how to live. MEET THE GUESTS - Dr. Richard Oxenberg FIND THE SITES- Theology Without Walls | What is God: An Autobiography? BUY THE BOOKS - God: An Autobiography, As...

Jan 19, 202334 min

109. What’s On Our Mind- Bringing God Into The New Year

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon share a conversation making sense of God and religion through experience and philosophy in a retrospective glance back through the past year. Projects like the Life Wisdom Project, and Theology Without Walls, a cooperative, constructive, trans-religious theological project, will be making waves in the new year! Have you ever wondered: What does God sound like? Does God speak English? Why does God answer some prayers and not othe...

Jan 12, 202339 minEp. 109

108. What’s On Your Mind- Does God Exist? | Praying For Proof

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Is it time for you to share your story or experience with God ? Does God exist? Have you ever prayed for God to prove that He exists or is listening? Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter of his communication with God, and host Scott Langdon discuss two letters from readers Shaquoiah and Eden responding to God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher . Scott shares Shaquoiah and Eden's very different but equally deep stories of how God r...

Jan 05, 202351 min

107. The Life Wisdom Project | The Encounter With Novelty And Living Truthfully | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum

Questions? Comments? Text Us! How can we live better, healthier, happier, and wiser lives? The Life Wisdom Project explores lessons and insight from each chapter of God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher and the takeaways for everyday living. Meet Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum, who teaches courses in philosophy, world religions, ethics, and bioethics at Berkeley College in NYC and St John’s University in Queens. He writes and publishes in the philosophy of religion and the philosophy of humor...

Dec 29, 202239 min

106. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask God About The Beliefs I Grew Up With

Questions? Comments? Text Us! New Spiritual Podcast Series | The Life Wisdom Project Jerry wonders if he is living a life of truth and proposes to Abigail. Abigail gives a surprising but thoughtful response. Will God be present at their wedding? God and Jerry have a deep conversation about Christianity, Jesus, Jews, and the covenant. Jerry asks God difficult questions and receives unsettling answers, and he struggles to share these answers with his Jewish wife, Abigail. In next week's Life ...

Dec 22, 202214 min

105. The Takeaway | Series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | Dialogue 11 [Part 2]

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Break down the walls in theology, and you just may find God in new and surprising ways! Two Philosophers Wrestle With God and discuss the diversity of religious specialties, values, and the Theology Without Walls' mission. Theology Without Walls goes beyond tradition, exploring the insight and enlightenment found across multiple traditions, religions, practices, cultures, and times. Join Scott Langdon as he connects Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Dr. Richard Oxenberg ...

Dec 15, 202231 min

104. The Takeaway | Series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | Dialogue 11 [Part 1]

Questions? Comments? Text Us! What is the takeaway from God: An Autobiography, and the Two Philosophers Wrestle With God series? Look at the history of all religions, God's experience with human beings, love, and ego. Unlock the mysteries of evil, suffering, and creation with an evolving God. Understand the takeaway from this revelation saved for this particular time in our and God's history. Join Scott Langdon as he connects Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Dr. Richard Oxenberg for a profound ...

Dec 08, 202251 min

103. What's On Our Mind- What A Drama! | The Story Of God And Us

Questions? Comments? Text Us! What is the most incredible story ever told? The drama that unfolds in the plot line of your life, of every individual, and in God's story. God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher, is a revelation for today, seeking spiritual truth through all religions and forms of spirituality. Join show host Scott Langdon and philosopher / author Dr. Jerry L. Martin for What's On Our Mind , a conversation about the greatest drama in history and the: Special 100t...

Dec 01, 202242 min

102. Special Thanksgiving Episode | God's Story

Questions? Comments? Text Us! A special episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast - to celebrate Thanksgiving day and genuine thankfulness for the task of sharing God's story. We are grateful to all listeners and readers and hope to inspire spiritual journeys and a stronger connection to the divine. With that gratefulness in heart, we revisit episode 9 of the dramatic adaptation of God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher, where God asks Jerry to write God's story. God share...

Nov 24, 202212 min