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I would like this podcast to start a conversation with women of all ages, convictions and styles of life – wherever situated on the gamut of experience. In principle, there is no bar to men joining in, since how one defines women has a lot to do with what it means to be a man. But it is women I invite to pull up a chair at this virtual café table and put their questions and views into the conversation. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita of Philosophy, Brooklyn College of The City Univ ...
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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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Questions? Comments? Text Us! When love becomes an idol, can it still hold a divine spark? Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Abigail L. Rosenthal in the newest installment of the Life Wisdom Project, a spiritual podcast dedicated to living a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life. In this installment of The Life Wis…
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I found a book to read for the flight from Philadelphia to Ontario, California, this past week. It was about a woman named Sabina Spielrein. I’d never heard of her, but she’s an important figure in the recent history of our culture — a woman whose significance, influence and voice have been stifled by her colleagues, her detractors and even by her …
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Unlock a new dimension of prayer with Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin as he shares transformative insights from his book, God: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher. Learn how aligning your deepest desires with God's can transform your prayer practice, your connection to the divine, and your spiritual journe…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Ever wondered if God's love truly touches our lives? Join host Scott Langdon and guest Dr. Jerry L. Martin in the latest What's On Our Mind. This episode explores divine love, human connection, and the unique ways humans respond to God. Discover profound answers to questions like: Does God really love us? Gain new insi…
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I knew the miracles could be regarded as chance happenings. Onlookers would take them that way. Academics don’t talk about miracles. But the string of personal history didn’t pull taut till I took them as God-sent. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A…
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When I watched Lisa Meyers’ NBC interview with Juanita Broaddrick, back when President Bill Clinton had just survived an impeachment vote in the Senate, I called myself a “Clinton Democrat.” Why then would I bother to watch a TV program where, as I’d heard, damaging accusations would be made against the very President I’d been fervently supporting …
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Have you ever felt an inexplicable connection to a location, as if the divine was palpably present just for you? Ajit Das shares his mystical tales from Kushinagar and insights on lightening the body and mind in the newest What's On Your Mind. Picture a place so steeped in spiritual history that simply being there engu…
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My private concern is betrayal. I want to be myself, the one who – very precisely – I am. That identity, that authenticity, turns out to have a Jewish thread running through it. At the same time, it’s God I care about, it’s truth I care for, most of all. Need these conflict? Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City …
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It did not fall out that way. I did not feel resentful of those who had put me through seven years of professional hell. I rather felt sorry for them. In my view, they’d picked the wrong parts to play in the movie we’d shared. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Conf…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Jerry L. Martin and God discuss the genesis of humanity and its initial encounters with the Divine. Their dialogues unearth human evolution and the dawn of consciousness, sweeping away the dust from prehistoric cave walls and examining the origin of symbolic thought as our ancestors first beheld beauty and forged p…
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Today the talk turned to Jesus. In the politics of religion, that’s a sensitive subject. With us, it’s not. We’re interested in the question of how to relate to God. That’s very different from the question of whose religion is “best” or (what comes to the same thing) which one has the strongest battalions. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita …
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Welcome to another insightful episode of From God To Jerry To You, a spiritual journey through the lens of a philosopher's mind, as we contemplate the intricate relationship between love and personhood. Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin as he poses the profound question: Does God truly love us? Jerry's philosophical expertise a…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! It's your story. Why not take a moment to travel a scenic and quiet path of spiritual exploration with hosts Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon? Join this discussion of divine communication and the transformative power of divine love and reflect on the relationship between faith and identity. Connect with God, share you…
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I’ve now reread A Good Look at Evil, the first edition. It was my first book. It talks about “narrative” before anyone else that I know of did, if the term is applied to an individual’s life experience. By now, “narrative” is much talked of, but in the sense of something made up, not in the sense of something true. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor…
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So here I am in this intermarriage and my man is having conversations with God that occur outside the Jewish project. So what do I do? Nothing. I do nothing. I keep the two worlds separate. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (forth…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! When an unexpected moment on a bus ride reignites your faith, you know there's a powerful story to be shared. Anne's candid email opens a window into her spiritual journey, a narrative that this What's On Your Mind explores deeply. This memorable segment features a heartfelt letter from Anne about her struggles with de…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this episode of The Life Wisdom Project, join host Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin alongside special guest Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum as they explore the vivid drama and insights from God Takes Me Back To The Beginning Of Everything. From exploring the divine creation and personal revelation to unraveling the mea…
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So fifty seconds with an airline dispatcher? What are the odds? Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (forthcoming), which is a woman's "confession" in the tradition of Augustine and Rousseau. She writes a weekly online column, "Dear …
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In sum, it’s not true that everything has changed since the Shoah. Sadly, very little has changed. . . Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (forthcoming), which is a woman's "confession" in the tradition of Augustine and Rousseau. Sh…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this special episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, we revisit God Takes Me Back To The Beginning Of Everything. Join this exploration of cosmic origins as Jerry recounts a profound experience of being guided by the voice of God back to the dawn of creation. As Jerry attempts to comprehend the unfathomable c…
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The reason I have trouble with Moses is that his basic task seems to me different. God is not just asking him to bring himself into being. The Lord is asking Moses to bring a people into being! Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (f…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In times of adversity, many seek solace and guidance from God. But does God respond to our calls in moments of pain? Join us as we explore the role of divine presence amidst life's challenges. This From God To Jerry To You challenges conventional notions of God as a rescuer from hardships. Rather, Jerry prompts us to c…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon for a captivating discussion on spirituality and storytelling. They explore the complexities of human ambition, historical interpretation, and religious narratives, finding rich insights in characters like Lady Macbeth and ancient Greek tragedies. Through engaging dialogues, they …
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Last night I watched a documentary about the “discovery” by Europeans of the Western Hemisphere – that vast tract of land between Europe and the India that the spice-hunters sought. In my childhood, that discovery was chronicled without scare quotes, as the collected tales of intrepid adventurers and pioneers who stepped onto the shores of a virgin…
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So, if death is ordinarily not that bad – a big relief, even – why the dread of dying? Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (forthcoming), which is a woman's "confession" in the tradition of Augustine and Rousseau. She writes a weekl…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, join host Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin as they revisit the first communication from previous special guest and renowned author Matt Cardin. As Jerry shares his unexpected dialogues with God, Matt Cardin is inspired to recount his equally mesmerizing encoun…
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This post, written the week after September 11, 2011, is dedicated to Frank De Martini and Pablo Ortiz. Starting at the 88th floor on the North Tower, they went from floor to floor calling out to people who crouched in debris and darkness, without a clue as to what to do or where to go. “Is anybody there?” they called, gathering and shepherding peo…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join God: An Autobiography, The Podcast for profound discussions on spirituality, philosophy, and human connection. This Life Wisdom Project explores the fascinating intersection of Jewish wisdom, erotic energy, and the Yetzer Harah (evil urge). Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Dr. Michael Poliakoff engage in thought-provoking …
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this special episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, we revisit A New Journey Begins. Join this exploration of the transformative nature of encountering God's presence firsthand, moving beyond abstract concepts to engage in profound conversations where Jerry unveils a dynamic and compassionate God—a being of …
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The trip wasn’t exactly a willing one on my part because my spouse had talked me into giving a paper at the conference where he was to chair a panel and present his own paper. I hadn’t given any philosophical papers since taking early retirement at Brooklyn College. I’d forgotten how to breathe when you read something you wrote. The topic I’d writt…
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Léo was Laurin’s philosophy of art teacher at Brandeis University. He was also my father’s closest friend and a sort of godfather to me, from my earliest days and continuing into adult life. As we talked in a Brazilian café on sixth avenue, way downtown, Laurin shared a story about Léo. I have heard him tell it before. I’ve never understood why it …
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Experience the profound journey of faith and obedience in God: An Autobiography, The Podcast. Join Jerry L. Martin, an agnostic philosopher turned vessel for divine communication, as he navigates the complexities of spiritual guidance in everyday life. Have you ever felt the gentle nudges of divine intervention during …
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin as they share touching anecdotes about life's journey and divine guidance. Scott recounts a moment of social anxiety and purpose during an audition in Manhattan. What roles do we play in others' lives? Jerry shares a heartwarming story about the importance of cherishing love, …
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What is it about the Zeitgeist? It’s never quite feasible to pretend it’s not real or to dodge it completely – unless you’ve managed to carve out an existence on an uninhabited Pacific island or a solitary mountain peak. It’s hard to define it and harder to explain it satisfactorily, but you know it when you see it. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professo…
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In a previous post or two of “Dear Abbie,” I found myself sharply critical – denunciatory even – of Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855). He is the Danish philosopher/theologian who is still studied by serious people today, both inside and outside classrooms. I denounced him for having used his considerable talent, his genius really, to capture the heart,…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin in this thought-provoking What's on Your Mind as they explore divine direction and communication. Through the personal narratives of Kent and Pam, Scott and Jerry investigate the impact of perceived divine messages on the courses of lives and the discernment necessary to disti…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join us in welcoming Judy Dornstreich back to The Life Wisdom Project. Judy, whose journey has taken her dancing around the Caribbean, joins Jerry for a profound discussion on a different kind of dance - that between the conscious mind and the universe's divine pulse. Drawing from transformative experiences and wisdom …
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Our quiet town, with its Victorian houses (many of them kept in good repair by the law firms that have taken them over), its charming signs of civic care and pride, has for some years also been the scene of a performance that I for one find deeply frustrating and troubling. Every Tuesday, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., the main square in town is occup…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join us for a captivating revisit of I Learn The History Of God's Relationship With Humans at the intriguing intersection of scientific musings from the past and God's narrative. This exploration transcends historical anecdotes and examines the profound human endeavor to comprehend the world. Discover the spectrum of h…
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In the entire history of philosophy, we know of nothing like it. No betrayal on that scale of the loyalty owed by a philosopher to his teacher and his students. It’s without precedent, so far as I know. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philo…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! Investigate the mysteries of ego as Dr. Jerry L. Martin takes you on an insightful journey in this episode of From God To Jerry To You. God's responses to Jerry's heartfelt prayers reveal profound insights into the nature of ego and humility. Through direct communication with the divine, Jerry navigates the essence of …
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Whew! This is a touchy subject. Almost taboo, since we are these days denominated the compassionate, caring, anti-violence sex. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (forthcoming), which is a woman's "confession" in the tradition of A…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In a special episode of What's On Our Mind, Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin reflect on suffering and divine perspectives. Revisiting Jonathan Weidenbaum's rejection of nihilism after a year of loss, they discuss unconventional responses to suffering and the search for meaning. The hosts explore the ineffable natu…
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Well, I am a person who, for most of her life, has carried a number of secrets. Possibly for that reason, or possibly because, temperamentally, I experience every encounter in an extra-amplified way, I try to tip toe through the world unheard and unseen. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New Yor…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this insightful episode of What's On Your Mind from God: An Autobiography, Scott and Jerry share a letter from the previous Life Wisdom Project guest, Ajit Dass. Listeners are treated to a captivating discussion about the diverse aspects of God's story, touching on philosophy, spirituality, and the evolution of huma…
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One of our back-to-back appointments here in California was cancelled, freeing the Saturday afternoon hours, so we decided to go see “Wonder Woman,” a great hero of my childhood now back in living cinematic color. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A …
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this profound episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, join host Scott Langdon and join the transformative conversation between Dr. Jerry L. Martin and returning special guest Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum. After hearing from Jonathan about living truthfully, explore this new discussion that unfolds the essence of w…
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Does this truth-behind-the-mask change anything for the philosophical reader? I can’t speak for anybody else, but I take philosophy very seriously. I’ll tell you what it changes for me. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (forthcomi…
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In public, many feminists repudiate the whole structure: the pedestal and the woman trying to stand on it. I don’t. Abigail L. Rosenthal is Professor Emerita at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. She is the author of Confessions of A Young Philosopher (forthcoming), which is a woman's "confession" in the tradition of Augustine and…
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Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this captivating episode philosopher Jerry L. Martin engages in a profound conversation with God, exploring ego, flattery, and the purpose of human suffering. As Jerry seeks God's wisdom on navigating the delicate balance between healthy self-appreciation and destructive ego, embark on a reflective journey through t…
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