15 Best Contemplative Podcasts

1. Mind & Life

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Exploring frontiers of contemplative science—discussing mind, meditation, and more.
Host Wendy Hasenkamp
Producer/Network Mind & Life Institute
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 377Twitter 896Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. One Heart One Mind

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What gifts can contemplative spirituality offer to a world that is crying out for a greater Love and Freedom? Animated by a vision of interspiritual dialogue, meditation teacher Thomas McConkie searches Christianity and the world's Wisdom traditions for gems and insights into awakening, transformation, and the soul's journey Home. One Heart One Mind is both a podcast and sacred space where you can come to rest, deepen your connection with the Divine, and let your heart be as big as it actually is. One Heart One Mind is a proud member of the Faith Matters Podcast Network...MORE Host Thomas McConkie
Producer/Network Thomas McConkie
Email ****@lowerlightsslc.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 610Facebook 638Twitter 49 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)

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Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world...MORE Host Jacob Kyle
Producer/Network Jacob Kyle
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 233Facebook 102.3KInstagram 116K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since Oct 2015 Get Email Contact

4. Going Deeper With Christ Episcopal Church

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These podcasts, drawn from sermons, Scripture readings and classes at Christ Episcopal Church in Canon City, Colorado, explore and support the depth of Christian experience and development. Our point of view is influenced by Fr. Richard Rohr, Fr. Thomas Keating, and other contemplative Christians as well as our own contemplative practice.MORE Hosts Father Richard Rohr, Father Thomas Keating
Producer/Network Friends
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. St. Columba's Episcopal Church Sermons

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St. Columba's is an Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center revitalizing its roots in the contemplative spirituality of the Celtic Christian Tradition. Nestled on a mountainside overlooking Tomales Bay in Inverness, California, our retreat house is infused with the sacred presence of God in nature. VIsit us at: www.stcolumbasinverness.orgMORE Producer/Network St. Columba's Inverness
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 387Instagram 415 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Center Contemplative Podcast

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The Center for Christian Spirituality companions with persons who desire a deepening connection with God that makes a difference in who they are with God, self, others, and the created world. Join us for a service that allows space for meditation, contemplation, and prayer.MORE Host Dr. Michael Sciretti
Producer/Network Dr. Michael Sciretti
Email ****@chapelwood.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Contemplative Currents Podcast

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Gentle reminders, mindful contemplations for those seeking to explore the depth and essence of our being, the glorious Mystery that we are. seyekuyinu.substack.com
Producer/Network Seye Kuyinu
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8. The Contemplative Life

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This podcast explores the wide variety of contemplative practices for our modern world.
Producer/Network Chris & Christina Roberts
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The Contemplative Science Podcast

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What can cutting-edge science tell us about spiritual development? And how are ancient contemplative practices helping us to investigate the nature of well-being? On The Contemplative Science Podcast, host Dr. Mark Miller speaks with the real experts, from Monks to Neuroscientists, to get clear on how contemplative practices work and how they might help us improve our lives. Our diverse range of guests will cover everything from mindfulness and wisdom, to sex, death and enlightenment.MORE Producer/Network Mark Miller
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Contemplative Dad Podcast

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Weekly reflections and long form interviews with contemplative Dad's: Exploring how to build a meaningful life around God, creativity, and self-employment. thecontemplativedad.substack.com
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11. Contemplative at Home

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Inspired by Lectio Divina and the Collatio, this podcast offers the listener sessions of guided, meditative, listening prayer around different passages of scripture.Each episode will take you in to a deep place of listening in the Lord's presence where you will hear a gospel story read very slowly so that you can savour each word, imagine the scene vividly and perhaps even discern what the Holy Spirit is speaking into your own life through the text...MORE Producer/Network Lissy Clarke
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 89 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Contemplative Worship

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Podcast from Color Music Ministry located in Barbados. Episodes include the sung Rosary, prayerful reflections from our monthly Contemplative Worship session, traditional Roman Catholic hymns, contemporary Christian music and original music recorded by Color.MORE Producer/Network Color
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 102Twitter 11 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. The Being Devotionals with LaSaundra Gibson

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The Being Devotionals is a contemplative space that encourages a posture of 'being' rather than a performative spirituality. Join LaSaundra Gibson for conversations that inspire you to know yourself and God more intimately. You're invited to be curious, listen deeply, explore your spirituality, and learn about the God who calls you 'Beloved!' As a spiritual director, LaSaundra Gibson enjoys walking alongside others on their spiritual journeys holding space for people to share honestly from their sacred souls. Album Art by Ryan PatchMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Thought Mining

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Thought mining seeks to extract insights from an assortment of thought patterns through contemplative discussions about resonating thoughts. Each episode begins with a thought that has been capturing the attention of the hosts and proceeds with a free-flowing, reflective conversation to explore deeper meanings of the initial thought as well as other thoughts that surface through the discussion. Listeners may feel inclined to practice thought mining or other reflective methods conducive to extracting meaning from the array of thoughts they encounter in their lives.MORE Producer/Network Derek Olson, Nathan Anderson
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact