Mystics and Skeptics

Islamic Mysticism: Sufism and the Jinn with Dr. Alexander Knysh

Tune in and listen to Dr. Alexander Knysh discuss Islamic mysticism and Sufism, including the origins, beliefs, and practices of Sufis. He also discusses the concept of Jinns in Islam.  Dr. Knysh is a Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Michigan and Director of the Islamic Studies Program at the St. Petersburg State University.  His academic interests include Sufism, Qur’anic studies, the history of Muslim theological, philosophical, and juridical thought, and modern Islamic/Islamist movements from a comparative perspective. He has numerous publications on these subjects, including twelve books, including "Sufism: A New History of Islamic Mysticism" and co-editor of "Dreams and Visions in Islamic Societies." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support]

Christian Mysticism: Encountering Silence with Carl McColman

Tune in and listen to Carl McColman discuss Christian mysticism and describe how to encounter the Divine.  Mr. McColman is a spiritual director, retreat leader, and internationally known speaker and teacher on mystical spirituality and contemplative living. He is the author of many books, including "The Big Book of Christian Mysticism."  He is one of the co-hosts of the Encountering Silence podcast and runs the website: Anamchara.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support]

Jewish Mysticism: The Secrets of Kabbalah with Dovid Krafchow

Tune in and listen to Dovid Krafchow discuss Jewish mysticism and the origins and beliefs of Kabbalah. Mr. Krafchow has been an independent scholar for over 50 years studying the Torah and other Jewish texts in their original language of Hebrew and Aramaic. He has spent fifty years studying Jewish mysticism and the secrets of creation through the Zohar and Kabbalah.  Mr. Krafchow is the author of twenty books of fiction and non-fiction related to Jewish life and mystical secrets. He discusses his most recent book "Zohar: Beyond the BlackWhole." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support]

Demonology: Mystic Beliefs in Ancient Israel with David Daniel Gonzalez

Tune in and listen to David Daniel Gonzales discuss demonology and its mystical beliefs in ancient Israel from early history and through the Second Temple Era.  Mr. Gonzalez also describes his book "Demonology in Ancient Israel."  Mr. Gonzalez is a researcher, author, and podcast and radio show host of Mystic-Skeptic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support]

Psychics: Real Wizards versus Flying Monkeys with Corbie Mitleid

Tune in and listen to Corbie Mitleid, a world-renowned psychic medium, tarot master, and author explain to listeners how to discern legitimate from fake psychics; or real wizards from flying monkeys.  Ms. Mitleid has been reading for 50 years and has a worldwide clientele using her skills in tarot and oracle divination card readings, spiritual intuitive counseling, past life retrieval and analysis, mediumship, and spirit guide conferences.  She discusses her books "The Psychic Yellow Brick Road" and "Clean Out Your Life Closet." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mysticsandskeptics/support]