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AJ Langley speaks with scholars about their favourite mystic, why they love mysticism as a subject, and the weird and wonderful world of mystical experiences.... more
FAQs about My Favourite Mystic:How many episodes does My Favourite Mystic have?The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.
November 10, 2022My Favourite Mystic 46: Sander Vloebergs on LutgardisThis week, AJ Langley s joined by dancer, choreographer, and theologian Sander Vloebergs to discuss the medieval mystic Lutgardis (c. 1182-1246). Turns out, she was an absolute boss! She returned God's gifts until she got the one that worked the best for her, she controlled their relationship and demanding God be as compassionate as He claimed, and saved souls from purgatory by demanding their release!For more of Sander, including a video of his dance inspired by Lutgardis, visit https://artistictheologylab.com/Follow us on Twitter @myfavmystic, and if you are enjoying the podcast, rate and review us on your podcast app of choice!...more28minPlay
October 27, 2022My Favourite Mystic 45: Becky Field on the Cloud AuthorFleshly Janglers and Pinchers be gone! The wisdom of this episode in not for you! Becky Field joins the podcast this week to speak about the Cloud Author. We talk about the frustration, confusion, and peace (?) that comes from becoming nothing, the best insults in the mystical theology game, random one-syllable words for meditative focus, and the questions raised by authorial anonymity. Follow us on Twitter @myfavmystic, and if you are enjoying the podcast, rate and review us on your podcast app of choice!...more37minPlay
October 13, 2022My Favourite Mystic 44: Marisa Michaud on Colette of CorbieThe wonderful Marisa Michaud joins the podcast this week to tell us about the fascinating St Colette of Corbie (1381-1441). We talk about Franciscan reforms, Valois Burgundy, the joys of artistic depictions of mystics, and cherry-picking religious vocations!Follow us on Twitter @myfavmystic, and if you are enjoying the podcast, rate and review us on your podcast app of choice!...more43minPlay
September 29, 2022My Favourite Mystic 43: Elsa McDonald on Marguerite PoreteThis week Elsa McDonald joins the podcast to speak about Marguerite Porete (c. 1250-1310), author of The Mirror of Simple Souls who was burned at the stake for heresy. We talk about why theology can be confusing, the contradiction between the views of the inquisitors and the spectators at her burning, careful reading of texts, and how impressive conviction is! Follow us on Twitter @myfavmystic, and if you are enjoying the podcast, rate and review us on your podcast app of choice!...more40minPlay
September 15, 2022My Favourite Mystic 42: Delphine Conzelmann on William of St-ThierryDelphine Conzelmann joins AJ Langley to talk all about 12th century theologian William of St-Thierry (1085-1148). We discuss his "friendship" with Bernhard of Clairvaux, his conflict with Peter Abelard, the chest of Jesus, how we need to be better academic friends and reinstate academic infirmaries to deal with burnout and bound over our ideas.Follow us on Twitter @myfavmystic, and if you are enjoying the podcast, rate and review us on your podcast app of choice!...more38minPlay
September 01, 2022My Favourite Mystic 41: W. Ezekiel Goggin on Georges BatailleCONTENT WARNING! This episode contains graphic descriptions of an image of a torture victim, as well as discussion of ableism, sexual assault, and self-harm.This week W. Ezekiel Goggin (@w_ezekielgoggin) joins AJ Langley (@medievalmystics) to talk about the life and works of the man who said "The brother is my church": mystic & philosopher Georges Bataille (1897-1962). We talk confusion and contradiction, the existence of nothing, laughter in the face of oblivion, excess, and contemplating the wounds of torture victims. Mysticism and Materialism in the Wake of German Idealism by W. Ezekiel Goggin and Sean Hannan is available now at: https://www.routledge.com/Mysticism-and-Materialism-in-the-Wake-of-German-Idealism/Goggin-Hannan/p/book/9780367546137...more52minPlay
August 18, 2022My Favourite Mystic 40: Sean Hannan on Meister EckhartSean Hannan joins the podcast this week to tell AJ Langley all about Meister Eckhart (d. c. 1328). We talk about how little we know about him, even though we have a lot of his writings. We talk about the "now", becoming nothing, and sharing ground with God. We also talk about academics being honest about their agendas, how there is always room for academic disagreement, and how unfortunate it is to have mystics, and the medieval in general, co-opted by fascists. Mysticism and Materialism in the Wake of German Idealism by W. Ezekiel Goggin and Sean Hannan is available now at: https://www.routledge.com/Mysticism-and-Materialism-in-the-Wake-of-German-Idealism/Goggin-Hannan/p/book/9780367546137...more45minPlay
August 04, 2022My Favourite Mystic 39: Jess Coulson on Godric of FinchaleJess Coulson joins AJ Langley to discuss the English hermit and mystic Godric of Finchale (d. 1170). We talk about material objects inspiring visions, Christ coming out of the cross (both as a baby and a man), the hotline to the Virgin Mary, and how Godric was just a guy and comparing him to Saint Thomas of Canterbury just isn't fair. ...more43minPlay
July 21, 2022My Favourite Mystic 38: Ed van der Molen on Marie de MailléEd van der Molen and AJ Langley speak about the fourteenth-century French mystic and holy woman Marie de Maillé (1331-1414). We talk about chaste marriage and the benefits of marrying your childhood best friend. We also talk about the fine line between witches and saints, magical ointments, carts miraculously blocking roads, and how biographers should care about the content of visions (at least for the sake of historians). ...more41minPlay
July 07, 2022My Favourite Mystic 37: Karl Shuve on Hildegard von BingenHildegard von Bingen returns, this week as the favourite mystic of Karl Shuve, who joins AJ Langley to talk about her life, works, and manner of knowing. We talk about her relationships with her community, other women, and her scribe. We also talk about her preaching, her music, and her long legacy. ...more34minPlay
FAQs about My Favourite Mystic:How many episodes does My Favourite Mystic have?The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.