GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast

By: Jerry L. Martin
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  • GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast is a true story of a philosopher’s conversations with God. Dr. Jerry L. Martin was a lifelong agnostic. But one day he had occasion to pray. To his vast surprise, God answered - in words. Being a philosopher, he had a lot of questions. And God had a lot to tell him. Dr. Martin served as head of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the University of Colorado philosophy department. Find out more at www.GodAnAutobiography.com
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Episodes
  • 203. What's On Our Mind- Finding Harmony in Change: Reflections on Divine Wisdom and Life’s Roles
    Oct 31 2024

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    Episode 203 celebrates a milestone of 200 episodes in God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, transforming a simple project into an exploration of life, spirituality, and human connection. With insights from Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon, this episode reflects on how God: An Autobiography has deeply impacted listeners, delving into themes of divine harmony, human choice, and personal growth.

    The episode revisits Episode 21, discussing the I Ching and early Chinese philosophy, with guest Jonathan Weidenbaum adding valuable insights. Through the analogy of acting, life’s duality is explored—revealing how repetition and freshness shape the human experience, much like a divine presence perceives the uniqueness of each moment.

    Listeners also hear a compelling story of a disrupted theater production, showing how bold actions can restore harmony, mirroring Chinese philosophy’s pursuit of balance. Insights inspired by Ray Silverman highlight dialogues rooted in curiosity and respect, while political and personal interactions reflect the I Ching’s wisdom on empathy, truth, and understanding.

    Join this enriching conversation on growth, wisdom, and the beauty of life’s journey, offering a deeper appreciation for the human-divine relationship.

    Follow along with future episodes and get your copy of God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher here. Get the newest book, Two Philosophers Wrestle with God- A Dialogue here.

    Other Series:

    The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:

    • Life Wisdom Project: How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
    • From God To Jerry To You: Calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
    • Two Philosophers Wrestle With God: Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
    • What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.
    • What's On Your Mind: What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?

    Resources:

    • READ: “The Personal is essentially interpersonal.”
    • WATCH: What's On Our Mind Playlist

    #whatsonourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegod

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    46 mins
  • 202. What's On Your Mind- Exploring God's Voice, Chinese Spirituality, and the New Axial Age
    Oct 24 2024

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    In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, Scott and Jerry explore two thought-provoking listener emails, from Renata and Henry, focusing on the themes of God's encounter with early Chinese people and the profound question of God's gender. Scott reflects on his personal journey of opening up to Eastern philosophy, while Jerry discusses how different cultures and traditions reveal new aspects of the divine.

    Through discussions of Thich Nhat Hanh’s work and the I Ching, they explore how spirituality can expand without conversion. Jerry also shares insights on how God learns through human experiences, connecting it to the idea of nature and harmony.

    The hosts dive deep into Henry Mitchell’s book, The Summer Boy, highlighting the interconnectedness of all life, and Renata’s reflections on Heidegger, exploring the mystical unity of existence.

    Join Scott and Jerry for another enriching edition of What’s On Your Mind as they reflect on the dynamic nature of God and spiritual understanding.

    Other Series:

    • Life Wisdom Project- How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.
    • From God To Jerry To You- A series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
    • Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
    • What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.
    • What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?

    Resources:

    • READ: The Feminine Side Of God | A Drop Of Water
    • WATCH: From God To Jerry To You - Steps to God-Centered Prayer
    • WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND PLAYLIST

    Hashtags: #whatsonyourmind #godanautobiography #experiencegod

    Would you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you!

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    43 mins
  • 201. The Life Wisdom Project | The I Ching and God’s Guidance: Balancing Taoist Harmony, Confucian Action, and Ethics of Care | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum
    Oct 17 2024

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    In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, we return to the Life Wisdom Project with a profound exploration of spiritual guidance, featuring Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Professor Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum. Together, they explore the wisdom of the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text offering insight into life's 64 fundamental situations and its role in God’s interactions with early Chinese seekers.

    The conversation highlights how Taoist and Confucian philosophies—balancing harmony, passive acceptance, and active engagement—provide a richer understanding of how to live in alignment with the cosmos. Dr. Martin and Weidenbaum discuss God’s revelations to the Chinese compared to the Israelites, offering valuable lessons on divine commands versus situational wisdom. The episode also touches on the ethics of care, exploring how relational ethics can guide us in complex moral dilemmas.

    Listen as Jerry and Jonathan unpack the beauty and harmony of the universe, and how spiritual discernment plays a vital role in navigating both daily life and deeper spiritual journeys.

    Key themes include:

    • The I Ching as a tool for spiritual guidance
    • Taoism’s wu-wei and Confucianism’s focus on action
    • Comparing God’s commandments to situational wisdom
    • Ethics of care and its role in moral discernment
    • Finding joy, harmony, and beauty in everyday life

    Tune in to discover how ancient wisdom and modern ethical thought can enrich your spiritual understanding!

    Relevant Episodes:

    • [Dramatic Adaptation] God Explains the I Ching

    Other Series:

    • From God To Jerry To You- A series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.
    • Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- Sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.
    • What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series of episodes.
    • What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?

    Resources:

    • READ: "A Spiritual Reawakening"
    • THE LIFE WISDOM PROJECT PLAYLIST

    Hashtags: #lifewisdomproject #godanautobiography #experiencegod

    Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you! 🎙️

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    38 mins

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I can't wait to read the full book!

I need to meet him and have a conversation with him. This was sooooo dead on and needed. Thank you for your obedience Sir, and Thank you LORD!!!

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