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Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, a Trappist monk, poet, and author of “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World” to “The Spiritual Life” podcast.
This contemplative conversation includes:
The positive effects silence can have on our prayer lives
Why we judge other people and how to stop
How to create an environment that is more conducive to prayer, without becoming a monk
Link to Fr. Jim’s spiritual advice article on this episode: https://www.americamagazine.org/podcasts/2025/09/30/james-martin-isaac-slater-spiritual-life-judgement
Do you have a spiritual question for Fr. Jim? You can write to us at: [email protected]
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Host James Martin, S.J., welcomes Fr. Isaac Slater, OCSO, a Trappist monk, poet, and author of “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World” to “The Spiritual Life” podcast.
This contemplative conversation includes:
The positive effects silence can have on our prayer lives
Why we judge other people and how to stop
How to create an environment that is more conducive to prayer, without becoming a monk
Link to Fr. Jim’s spiritual advice article on this episode: https://www.americamagazine.org/podcasts/2025/09/30/james-martin-isaac-slater-spiritual-life-judgement
Do you have a spiritual question for Fr. Jim? You can write to us at: [email protected]
Become a subscriber today at Americamagazine.org/subscribe
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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