In this episode of the Pages of Godlight Podcast, Christine Whitaker sits down with author Laurel Mathewson to discuss her thought-provoking book Intimate Good: A Skeptical Christian Mystic in Conversations with Teresa of Avila. Laurel shares her unique journey as a modern Christian wrestling with skepticism, doubt, and the mystic traditions of the faith, engaging in a spiritual dialogue with one of the Church’s great mystics, Teresa of Avila.
The conversation explores Laurel's personal reflections on prayer, intimacy with God, and the search for authentic spirituality in today’s world. Through the lens of Teresa’s writings, Laurel opens up about her struggle to reconcile doubt with faith and how these ancient teachings can still offer wisdom and transformation. Join us for a deep, insightful exploration of the intersection of mysticism, skepticism, and the pursuit of divine intimacy.
Tune in for an enriching discussion filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and spiritual discovery.
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