Sophfronia Scott - Merton, Monks and Mystics (N266)

<p>In this episode we speak with author and director of creative writing at Alma College, <a href= "https://sophfronia.com/">Sophfronia Scott</a>. We speak with Sophfronia about how her faith has been shaped by the author, monk and mystic, Thomas Merton. <br /> Having struggled to connect with Merton through his autobiography, Sophfronia immersed herself in his journals, and there she found a mentor, friend and kindred Spirit. So we ask her what we can learnt from Merton about being “spiritual but not religious”, the relationship between action and contemplation, inner work, sexuality and more.</p> <p>Interview starts at 15m 36s</p> <p><a href= "https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/sophfronia-scott-merton-monks-and-mystics-n266/"> Show Notes</a> →</p> <p>Nomad is able to produce episodes like this one because a group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our supporters gain access to the Nomad community - which manifests as <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/">Nomad Book Club</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/">The Beloved Listener Lounge</a> - and bonus episodes, such as <a href= "https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href= "https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href= "https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/">Nomad Revisited</a>. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast">Patreon</a> page and our own <a href= "https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/membership-join/">members</a> page to donate.</p> <p>You might also want to have a look at our <a href= "https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/">blog</a>, which we use to share the stories of the evolving faith of our podcast listeners.</p> <p>And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href= "http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/">Listener Map</a> and our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/grou