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
210 episodes
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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196. Two Philosophers Wrestle with God - A Dialogue: NEW BOOK RELEASE
In this special episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, host and Creative Director Scott Langdon introduces Two Philosophers Wrestle with God: A Dialogue, a highly anticipated publication that extends one of the podcast...
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195. The Life Wisdom Project | Aesthetics and Philosophy in Chinese Spirituality | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum
In this episode of The Life Wisdom Project, philosopher Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum joins Jerry to explore the fascinating world of Chinese spirituality and its connections to Western philosophy. Jonathan shares his transformative journey ...
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194. Special Episode | Revisiting God Shares His Earliest Interactions In Chinese Spirituality
Can the spiritual essence of a culture be captured through its relationship with nature?Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon as they revisit the dramatic adaptation of "God Shares His Earliest Interactions In Chinese Spirituality."...
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193. From God To Jerry To You- How To Pray
How can a lifelong agnostic end up having a profound conversation with God?In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, host Scott Langdon presents a powerful installment from the series From God To Jerry To...
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192. What's On Our Mind- The Many Faces of God and Self: Discovering the Divine and Personal Identity
Have you ever wondered how there can be one God and so many different religions? Join Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin as they explore this intriguing question many have pondered.Scott and Jerry discuss the problem of the diversity ...
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191. What's On Your Mind- Fierce Faith
What happens when your world is suddenly turned upside down, and the answers you seek seem elusive? In this episode of What’s On Your Mind, we share the latest ref...
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190. The Life Wisdom Project | Faith and Identity | Special Guest: Dr. Mikhail Sergeev
What happens when a former journalist from Soviet Russia grapples with a crisis of faith and transitions to a pluralistic worldview in America?Join this thought-provoking episode of The Life Wisdom Project as Dr. Mikhail Sergeev shares ...
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189. Special Episode | Revisiting God Explains How All Religions Exist
How can there be many religions and one God? What if the diversity of religions isn't a problem, but a beautiful mosaic of divine communication? Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon as they revisit the dramatic adaptation of "...
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188. From God To Jerry To You- God, How Did You Manage To Find Me?
Can an encounter with love transform a hardened skeptic into a believer?Join God: An Autobiography, The Podcast for an exploration of the captivating story and profound spiritual journey of Dr. Jerry L. Martin, a lifelong agnostic...
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187. What's On Our Mind- Exploring God-Centered Prayer, Polytheism, and Authenticity in Modern Spirituality
Embark on a profound journey with God: An Autobiography, The Podcast in the newest What's On Your Mind series episode.Dig into themes of divine communication, the essence of prayer, and living authentically. Discover the transformative p...
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186. What's On Your Mind- God's Autobiography: Revealing Life's Dramas Through Faith
Can you imagine finding the presence of God in the midst of a cancer battle? That’s exactly what Maxine experienced, and in this heartwarming episode, we dive into her incredible journey of faith and resilience.In this week's episode of ...
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