Jerry L. Martin
GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast
GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast is a true story of a philosopher’s conversations with God. Dr. Jerry L. Martin was a lifelong agnostic. But one day he had occasion to pray. To his vast surprise, God answered - in words. Being a philosopher, he had a lot of questions. And God had a lot to tell him. Dr. Martin served as head of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the University of Colorado philosophy department. Find out more at www. GodAnAutobiography.com
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
216. From God To Jerry To You- Seeking Answers: Beyond Obedience 30.01.2025 13:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this From God To Jerry To You, we explore the perplexing story of Abraham and Isaac to uncover deeper themes of obedience and spiritual growth. Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin as he shares his remarkable conversations with God, offering fresh insight into how a seemingly troubling biblical account reveals profound wisdom for modern seekers. Discover how divine will alig...
215. What's On Our Mind: Exploring Life’s Purpose and Intimacy with God 23.01.2025 34:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this thought-provoking episode, Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon explore profound spiritual and philosophical questions that strike at the heart of human existence. What is the purpose of life? How do we find meaning in our daily experiences? And what does it mean to truly fall in love with God? Drawing on Jerry’s divine conversations detailed in God: An Autobiogr...
214. What's On Your Mind- Visions, Nudges, and Finding God 16.01.2025 46:47
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this episode of What’s On Your Mind , Scott and Jerry dive into two compelling listener emails that explore the profound and personal ways we encounter God. Jennifer shares her extraordinary vision of "God's Eye" and the divine presence she experienced through angels, doves, and even laughter. Her story opens a discussion on interpreting divine signs...
213. The Life Wisdom Project | Life’s Meaning: Love, Connection, and the Vertical-Horizontal Path | Special Guest: Dr. Richard Oxenberg 09.01.2025 39:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, welcomes philosopher and returning guest Dr. Richard Oxenberg in this thought-provoking Life Wisdom Project. The two explore what it means to “come up for air” when asking life’s deeper questions: how everyday tasks like grocery shopping or filling the gas tank relate to profound concepts of purpose and spiritual wisdom. Drawing on...
212. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask God- What’s The Point Of It All 02.01.2025 14:44
Questions? Comments? Text Us! What’s the point of it all? In this special episode, we revisit the transformative moment when Dr. Jerry L. Martin asks God life’s ultimate question- and receives an astonishing answer. Discover a profound perspective on existence: life’s meaning is not found in reaching an end but in the living itself. Explore themes of divine love, personal growth, and our intimate...
211. Special Episode | Spiritual Insights from 2024: Best of the Life Wisdom Project 26.12.2024 40:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Celebrate the Best of 2024’s Life Wisdom Project! As we close out the year, join us for a captivating journey through the most inspiring moments of the Life Wisdom Project. This special episode highlights profound conversations with our esteemed guests, including philosophers, spiritual seekers, and scholars, who unpack the deeper meanings of God’s messages and their...
210. From God To Jerry To You- A Divine Friendship: Exploring God's Message 19.12.2024 7:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! What if God has a story—and it includes you? In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast , Dr. Jerry L. Martin shares a profound revelation: God wants to be known as one who loves, suffers, and reaches out to humanity across cultures and religions. This isn’t just a message for theologians—it’s for anyone seeking answers to life’s deeper questions. Jerry exp...
209. What's On Our Mind- The Divine Conversation: God’s Desire for Relationship and the Power of Empathy in Small Moments 12.12.2024 36:55
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this What's On Our Mind, Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon discuss how God seeks a close and personal connection with humanity. They reveal how divine communication often happens through intuition, quiet moments, and acts of kindness—rather than dramatic revelations. The conversation explores the transformative power of empathy. It shows how small gestures of...
208. What's On Your Mind- Is God Really Speaking? A Philosopher’s Search for Truth in Divine Revelation 05.12.2024 37:37
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join this week’s What’s On Your Mind for a profound exploration of divine communication, revelation, and existence. Scott and Jerry share their reactions to the first exchange between philosophers Jerry L. Martin and Richard Oxenberg—the dialogue that inspired Two Philosophers Wrestle with God: A Dialogue , now available on Amazon. It begins with an email from Richard...
207. Special Thanksgiving Episode | Suffering and Growth: Finding Gratitude Throughout Life’s Seasons 28.11.2024 25:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this special Thanksgiving episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, the team gathers for a heartfelt conversation filled with gratitude and reflection. Creative Director and Host, Scott Langdon, takes listeners behind the scenes as he, along with Dr. Jerry L. Martin, Laura Buck, and Amanda Horgan, explores the theme of seasons in life, gratitude, and the uniqu...
206. The Life Wisdom Project | Listening to God, Achieving Balance, and Living as Divine Partners | Special Guest: Ajit Dass 21.11.2024 30:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! What if you could hear God’s voice guiding your life? What if achieving harmony with the divine could bring balance to your mind, body, and soul? In this episode of God and Autobiography: The Podcast , host Scott Langdon welcomes back spiritual seeker Ajit Dass for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation with Jerry L. Martin. Together, they explore the profound ways...
205. Special Episode | Revisiting I Learn How God Communicates 14.11.2024 16:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! How does God communicate with humanity across cultures and ages? Uncover the unique ways divine messages have been tailored to the character and readiness of different cultures in this profound episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast. Philosopher Jerry L. Martin explores a dialogue with God that reveals how humanity plays a vital role in a cosmic dance, collabor...
204. From God To Jerry To You- The Spiritual Supermarket and the Practice of Discernment 07.11.2024 17:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In a world where beliefs are as assorted as the aisles in a spiritual supermarket, seekers encounter countless options and spiritual pathways to consider. With Dr. Jerry L. Martin, explore the evolution of religions up to the pluralistic landscape of today, where spiritual discernment invites openness to many truths. The choices about how to live and what to believe...
203. What's On Our Mind- Finding Harmony in Change: Reflections on Divine Wisdom and Life’s Roles 31.10.2024 45:46
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Episode 203 celebrates a milestone of 200 episodes in God: An Autobiography, The Podcast , transforming a simple project into an exploration of life, spirituality, and human connection. With insights from Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon, this episode reflects on how God: An Autobiography has deeply impacted listeners, delving into themes of divine harmony, human cho...
202. What's On Your Mind- Exploring God's Voice, Chinese Spirituality, and the New Axial Age 24.10.2024 42:42
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, Scott and Jerry explore two thought-provoking listener emails, from Renata and Henry, focusing on the themes of God's encounter with early Chinese people and the profound question of God's gender. Scott reflects on his personal journey of opening up to Eastern philosophy, while Jerry discusses how differ...
201. The Life Wisdom Project | The I Ching and God’s Guidance: Balancing Taoist Harmony, Confucian Action, and Ethics of Care | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum 17.10.2024 37:37
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast , we return to the Life Wisdom Project with a profound exploration of spiritual guidance, featuring Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Professor Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum. Together, they explore the wisdom of the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text offering insight into life's 64 fundamental situations and its role in God’s i...
200. Celebrating 200 Episodes: A Journey of Spiritual Discovery 10.10.2024 23:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join us in celebrating a major milestone— the 200th episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast! Host Scott Langdon takes listeners on a reflective journey, starting from the dramatic adaptation of Jerry L. Martin’s life-changing conversations with God. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the series, this episode perfectly introduces the deeper spiritual t...
199. Special Episode | Revisiting God Explains the I Ching 03.10.2024 30:30
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Revisit Episode 21, where Dr. Jerry L. Martin, the philosopher who heard the voice of God, explores one of God's earliest forms of communication with humankind: the I Ching , or Book of Changes . The I Ching emerges from humanity’s earliest spiritual attempts to seek divine insight, using oracle bones to reveal God’s presence and guidance. God shares how these hu...
198. What's On Our Mind- Awakening to the Aesthetic: Prayer and Cosmic Connection 26.09.2024 43:43
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Curious how aligning your desires with a higher will can transform your spiritual practice? In this What's On Our Mind , Scott and Jerry explore God-centered prayer, intention, and spiritual growth, contrast spontaneous and memorized prayers, and explore ancient Chinese spiritual traditions, offering practical insights to deepen your connection with the divine. F...
197. What's On Your Mind: Embracing Divine Callings and Personal Courage in Your Spiritual Journey 19.09.2024 33:33
Questions? Comments? Text Us! What happens when you pray to be an instrument of God’s will? In this captivating episode of What's On Your Mind, Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon explore this profound question, guided by stories from listeners like Don and Mark. Mark’s reflection reveals the life-altering consequences of such a prayer, while Don’s experience of divine intervention reminds...
196. Two Philosophers Wrestle with God - A Dialogue: NEW BOOK RELEASE 12.09.2024 15:15
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this special episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast , host and Creative Director Scott Langdon introduces Two Philosophers Wrestle with God: A Dialogue , a highly anticipated publication that extends one of the podcast’s most profound and celebrated series. This book captures the thoughtful, philosophical dialogue between Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Dr. Richard...
195. The Life Wisdom Project | Aesthetics and Philosophy in Chinese Spirituality | Special Guest: Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum 05.09.2024 31:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this episode of The Life Wisdom Project , philosopher Dr. Jonathan Weidenbaum joins Jerry to explore the fascinating world of Chinese spirituality and its connections to Western philosophy. Jonathan shares his transformative journey to Mount Jiuhua, one of China's sacred mountains, offering insights into how nature and spirituality are deeply intertwined in Ch...
194. Special Episode | Revisiting God Shares His Earliest Interactions In Chinese Spirituality 29.08.2024 24:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Can the spiritual essence of a culture be captured through its relationship with nature? Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon as they revisit the dramatic adaptation of "God Shares His Earliest Interactions In Chinese Spirituality." In this captivating episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, Dr. Jerry L. Martin, a former lifelong agnostic, delve...
193. From God To Jerry To You- How To Pray 22.08.2024 9:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! How can a lifelong agnostic end up having a profound conversation with God? In this episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast , host Scott Langdon presents a powerful installment from the series From God To Jerry To You . Jerry L. Martin, author of God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher , shares his deeply personal approach to prayer—a practice focused no...
192. What's On Our Mind- The Many Faces of God and Self: Discovering the Divine and Personal Identity 15.08.2024 30:00
Questions? Comments? Text Us! Have you ever wondered how there can be one God and so many different religions? Join Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin as they explore this intriguing question many have pondered. Scott and Jerry discuss the problem of the diversity of revelations and explore the manifestations of God across different cultures and religions as complementary rather than contradict...
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