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Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski joins the Pivot Podcast to explore how Christian mysticism offers profound wisdom for today's spiritual seekers. In her new book "Tending the Garden," Jennie examines how mystical traditions can help modern believers cultivate deeper relationships with God through practices like Lectio Divina, the Jesus Prayer, and the Ignatian Examen. The conversation reveals how Christian mysticism reorients us toward relationship with God rather than religious tasks, providing a compelling alternative for those seeking authentic spiritual experiences.
Together, they discuss the balance between mystical experiences and church structures, with Jennie noting that "Christian mysticism benefits from institutional oversight" while encouraging churches to "embrace that God isn't always going to act in the ways we want." Listeners will discover how reading the mystics themselves can provide surprising encouragement, as these spiritual giants struggled with many of the same challenges we face today while maintaining a transformative connection with God.
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Tending the Garden: A History of Christian Mysticism by Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tending-the-garden-jennifer-hornyak-wojciechowski/1146105935
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Dr. Jennifer Wojciechowski joins the Pivot Podcast to explore how Christian mysticism offers profound wisdom for today's spiritual seekers. In her new book "Tending the Garden," Jennie examines how mystical traditions can help modern believers cultivate deeper relationships with God through practices like Lectio Divina, the Jesus Prayer, and the Ignatian Examen. The conversation reveals how Christian mysticism reorients us toward relationship with God rather than religious tasks, providing a compelling alternative for those seeking authentic spiritual experiences.
Together, they discuss the balance between mystical experiences and church structures, with Jennie noting that "Christian mysticism benefits from institutional oversight" while encouraging churches to "embrace that God isn't always going to act in the ways we want." Listeners will discover how reading the mystics themselves can provide surprising encouragement, as these spiritual giants struggled with many of the same challenges we face today while maintaining a transformative connection with God.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Tending the Garden: A History of Christian Mysticism by Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tending-the-garden-jennifer-hornyak-wojciechowski/1146105935
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