Episode 238 - Step Into A New Life! with Rev. James Martin

The Spiritual Forum

Are you being called by the Divine to step into a new way of life? Is there some aspect of yourself that keeps you bound or unfree that you are ready to leave behind? Is there a person in your life who you need to unbind in some way so they can freely step into a new way of life? These questions and more are explored in this episode with guest, Rev. James Martin as we delve into the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. You may think this story has little to do with you, but you are invited to find yourself in the characters and see it come alive. Guest bio: Rev. Martin is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, and author of the New York Times bestsellers Learning to Pray, Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. Father Martin is a frequent commentator in the national and international media, having appeared on all the major networks and outlets like: The Colbert Report, NPR’s Fresh Air, the New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. In his latest book, Come Forth! he examines one of the most intriguing events in the New Testament—the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead—and explains its significance for us today. In this episode we talk about: •Being open to the call of Spirit and living lives of transformation •The story of Lazurus from historical and metaphorical perspectives •The symbols of the tomb and the command “unbind him” •The important role of community in a “coming forth” experience •The many ways we can personally experience death and rebirth •The story of Mary and Martha – action and receptivity and how both are necessary •Rev. Jim’s ministry to the LGBQ community •The importance of making stories mean something to us individually More about Rev. James Martin: America Magazine: https://www.americamagazine.org/voices/james-martin-sj Come Forth book: https://www.amazon.com/Come-Forth-Promise-Greatest-Miracle-ebook/dp/B0B1DSFWJ1?ref_=ast_author_mpb James Martin books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002L09ZEY/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=2509ea2c-b4f4-47ff-9ed2-25ae8825909d&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmartinsj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesMartinSJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more and if you are moved to donate at thespiritualforum.org. © the spiritual forum 2023