There are 2 icons of the 60s who spoke to, for the most part, different audiences. Fr. Thomas Merton was a legendary Catholic monk who inspired thousands of Christians to adapt a more contemplative life, & acknowledged that much can be gained & shared by dialoging with Eastern traditions.

And Bob Dylan was....well, Bob friggin' Dylan. I don't need to say much more. What is interesting to note is how much the music of the former Zimmerman inspired the Trappist monk. While Dylan has been for most of his adult life rather secular (with just a brief spell as an Evangelical Christian), to those who see Spirit in the most unlikely places, it's not hard to understand the attraction.

These episodes feature a chat with Robert Hudson, who authored the book "The Monk's Record Player."

These are great conversations. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat.

Theme music "Nigal."