GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast
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
Episodes
221 episodes
221. From God to Jerry to You- A Logic Professor’s Divine Encounter: 9 Spiritual Truths from Moses' Encounter with God
What happens when a philosophy professor, known for teaching logic and critical thinking, has an undeniable encounter with God? Dr. Jerry L. Martin was a lifelong agnostic until one day, to his great surprise, God spoke to him. As a philosopher...
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220. What's On Our Mind- Spiritual Trust and Transformation: What God Really Wants From Us
Does God test us? What does obedience to God really mean? In this episode of What's On Our Mind, Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin dive deep into the complex and often misunderstood concepts of obedience, trust, ...
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219. What's on Your Mind- Divine Encounters & Obedience: Listener Stories of Faith and Transformation
In this episode of What's On Your Mind we explore two powerful listener stories that highlight the theme of obedience, faith, and divine encounters. Raymond shares an unexpected moment of overwhelming emotion and spir...
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218. The Life Wisdom Project | Becoming Normal Through Love and God: Married Philosophers Journey Through The Story of Abraham and Isaac | Special Guest: Dr. Abigail L. Rosenthal
In this Life Wisdom Project episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, married philosophers and authors, Jerry L. Martin and Abigail L. Rosenthal, explore profound themes of spiritual growth, absolute obedience, and the tests we fa...
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217. Special Episode | Revisiting God Shares The Story Of Abraham And Its True Significance
In this episode, we revisit Abraham’s powerful story and its deeper meaning in God's relationship with humanity. Why could Abraham hear and obey God so completely? What does his unwavering faith reveal about true obedience and trust in divine w...
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216. From God To Jerry To You- Seeking Answers: Beyond Obedience
In this From God To Jerry To You, we explore the perplexing story of Abraham and Isaac to uncover deeper themes of obedience and spiritual growth. Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin as he shares his remarkable conversations with God, offering...
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215. What's On Our Mind: Exploring Life’s Purpose and Intimacy with God
In this thought-provoking episode, Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon explore profound spiritual and philosophical questions that strike at the heart of human existence. What is the purpose of life? How do we find meaning in our daily experience...
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214. What's On Your Mind- Visions, Nudges, and Finding God
In this episode of What’s On Your Mind, Scott and Jerry dive into two compelling listener emails that explore the profound and personal ways we encounter God. Jennifer shares her extraordinary vision of "God's Eye" and the divine prese...
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213. The Life Wisdom Project | Life’s Meaning: Love, Connection, and the Vertical-Horizontal Path | Special Guest: Dr. Richard Oxenberg
God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, welcomes philosopher and returning guest Dr. Richard Oxenberg in this thought-provoking Life Wisdom Project. The two explore what it means to “come up for air” when asking life’s deeper questions: how everyda...
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212. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask God- What’s The Point Of It All
What’s the point of it all? In this special episode, we revisit the transformative moment when Dr. Jerry L. Martin asks God life’s ultimate question- and receives an astonishing answer.Discover a profound perspective on existence:...
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211. Special Episode | Spiritual Insights from 2024: Best of the Life Wisdom Project
Celebrate the Best of 2024’s Life Wisdom Project! As we close out the year, join us for a captivating journey through the most inspiring moments of the Life Wisdom Project. This special episode highlights profound conversations with our ...
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210. From God To Jerry To You- A Divine Friendship: Exploring God's Message
What if God has a story—and it includes you? In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, Dr. Jerry L. Martin shares a profound revelation: God wants to be known as one who loves, suffers, and reaches out to humanity across c...
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209. What's On Our Mind- The Divine Conversation: God’s Desire for Relationship and the Power of Empathy in Small Moments
In this What's On Our Mind, Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon discuss how God seeks a close and personal connection with humanity. They reveal how divine communication often happens through intuition, quiet moments, and acts of kindness—rather ...
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208. What's On Your Mind- Is God Really Speaking? A Philosopher’s Search for Truth in Divine Revelation
Join this week’s What’s On Your Mind for a profound exploration of divine communication, revelation, and existence. Scott and Jerry share their reactions to ...
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207. Special Thanksgiving Episode | Suffering and Growth: Finding Gratitude Throughout Life’s Seasons
In this special Thanksgiving episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, the team gathers for a heartfelt conversation filled with gratitude and reflection.Creative Director and Host, Scott Langdon, takes listeners behind the scenes ...
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206. The Life Wisdom Project | Listening to God, Achieving Balance, and Living as Divine Partners | Special Guest: Ajit Dass
What if you could hear God’s voice guiding your life? What if achieving harmony with the divine could bring balance to your mind, body, and soul? In this episode of God and Autobiography: The Podcast, host Scott Langdon welcomes back s...
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205. Special Episode | Revisiting I Learn How God Communicates
How does God communicate with humanity across cultures and ages? Uncover the unique ways divine messages have been tailored to the character and readiness of different cultures in this profound episode of God: An Autobiography, The P...
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204. From God To Jerry To You- The Spiritual Supermarket and the Practice of Discernment
In a world where beliefs are as assorted as the aisles in a spiritual supermarket, seekers encounter countless options and spiritual pathways to consider. With Dr. Jerry L. Martin, explore the evolution of religions up to the plural...
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203. What's On Our Mind- Finding Harmony in Change: Reflections on Divine Wisdom and Life’s Roles
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 Langd...
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202. What's On Your Mind- Exploring God's Voice, Chinese Spirituality, and the New Axial Age
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 ...
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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
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 ...
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200. Celebrating 200 Episodes: A Journey of Spiritual Discovery
Join us in celebrating a major milestone— the 200th episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast! Host Scott Langdon takes listeners on a reflective journey, starting from the dramatic adaptation of Jerry L. Martin’s life-chang...
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199. Special Episode | Revisiting God Explains the I Ching
Revisit Episode 21, where Dr. Jerry L. Martin, the philosopher who heard the voice of God, explores one of God's earliest forms of communication with humankind: the I Ching, or Book of Changes. The I Ching emerges fro...
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198. What's On Our Mind- Awakening to the Aesthetic: Prayer and Cosmic Connection
Curious how aligning your desires with a higher will can transform your spiritual practice? In this What's On Our Mind, Scott and Jerry explore God-centered prayer, intention, and spiritual growth, contrast spontaneous and memorized pr...
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197. What's On Your Mind: Embracing Divine Callings and Personal Courage in Your Spiritual Journey
What happens when you pray to be an instrument of God’s will? In this captivating episode of What's On Your Mind, Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon explore this profound question, guided by stories from listeners like Don and M...
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