Wilderness Spirituality, with guest Belden Lane, Saint Louis University

May 25, 2021 00:45:31
Wilderness Spirituality, with guest Belden Lane, Saint Louis University
Faith and Imagination: A BYU Humanities Center Podcast
Wilderness Spirituality, with guest Belden Lane, Saint Louis University

May 25 2021 | 00:45:31

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Show Notes

Belden Lane is Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies, American Religion, and History of Spirituality at Saint Louis University. He is the author of several books, most recently two we discuss today that beautifully combine attention to nature, the long tradition of Christian mystical writing, and the rhythms of Lane’s own spiritual life – and ours as well.

Interview by Matthew Wickman, Founding Director, BYU Humanities Center.

Produced and Edited by Brooke Browne and Abby Thatcher.

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