Jerry L. Martin

GOD: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher - The Podcast

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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

Author

Jerry L. Martin

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.godanautobiography.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

141. What's On Our Mind- Exploring Divine Communication, Spiritual Stories, and Growth 24.08.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this profound episode of "God: An Autobiography, The Podcast," host Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin delve into divine communication, worthiness within God's callings, and gaining insights into God's perspective. The intricate art of narrating God's story becomes clearer through understanding the evolving nature of the divine. Drawing...

140. What's On Your Mind- Journeys Of Redemption And Divine Connection 17.08.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join Dr. Jerry L. Martin, the author who shared his remarkable true story of communication with God, and host Scott Langdon for a captivating discussion centered around the heartfelt letters of John and Maple. Scott and Jerry explore these personal accounts of human experience and the nature of faith, delving into personal growth, healing, and spiritual connection. Pl...

139. The Life Wisdom Project | Shared Journeys: Marriage and Divine Encounters | Special Guest: Dr. Abigail L. Rosenthal 10.08.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Welcome to 'God: An Autobiography, The Podcast,' where Jerry and his real-life wife, Abigail L. Rosenthal, explore profound life wisdom from "God Asks Me To Tell His Story." Join this fascinating duo as they delve into encounters with God, prayer, divine communication, and religious renewal. With courage and openness, they share personal experience...

138. Special Episode | Revisiting God Asks Me To Tell His Story 03.08.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Delve into the spiritual realm in this enlightening episode of "God: An Autobiography, The Podcast." Join Jerry L. Martin as he recounts a profound encounter with the divine, where he is chosen to be the messenger of God's story. Discover the significance of understanding the inner life of God and the relevance it holds for our spiritual journeys. This...

137. From God To Jerry To You | What Does God Sound Like? 27.07.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Join Jerry L. Martin in this thought-provoking episode of "From God To Jerry To You" as he delves into the fascinating question, "What does God sound like?" Explore the diverse modes of divine communication, from audible voices to inner whispers and subtle signals, unraveling the intricate tapestry of God's messages. Gain a deeper understandin...

136. What's On Our Mind- Exploring Epiphanic Experiences and Divine Communication 20.07.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! In this captivating episode, Scott Langdon and Dr. Jerry L. Martin delve deeper into the transformative themes of "God: An Autobiography." Discover the significance of epiphanic experiences, transcendent divine communication, and the interplay between individual perspectives and the divine center that grounds existence. Scott shares his personal journey of g...

135. What's On Your Mind- Experiences Of Combined Presence 13.07.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Piyush shares a dramatic personal experience of God's presence during a near-death experience. Matthew, a professor of religious studies, meets Jerry at a conference during his talk, The Scandal of Divine Presence. Matthew considers several historical accounts of prophecy and what these experiences mean.  Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter...

134. The Life Wisdom Project | The Drop Of Water, Humans, And God | Special Guest: Mark Groleau 06.07.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Meet Mark Groleau, who began working in the church but was led on a mission to end boring weddings everywhere! An officiant and entrepreneur now, Mark first interviewed Jerry on his podcast WikiGod , featuring stories of Jesus-followers from all walks of life in the Toronto area. Mark teaches his Unboring Wedding method to officiants worldwide, changing traditional ce...

133. Special Episode | Revisiting I Experience God 29.06.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Jerry reviews his past spiritual experiences leading to a further understanding of the concept of being other and same while observing a drop of water. Learning more about how to experience God, Jerry is told not to strive for moments of union as peak experiences but rather as an essential expression of love. In next week's Life Wisdom Project episode, Jerry disc...

132. From God To Jerry To You | Why Did God Pick Me To Talk To? 22.06.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Jerry receives a message from God that feels like a draft notice. God may be talking to you- are you listening? Would you be able to carry out a task given by God? A direct message is waiting for you from the man who hears from God. From God To Jerry To You is a brand new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere. Featuring breakthroughs, pathwa...

131. What's On Our Mind- Trusting God Across Traditions 15.06.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Scott and Jerry discuss the most recent series threaded with themes of God and religious truth. The conversation goes into Scott and Jerry's religious upbringing and uncovers the limitations and many aspects of truth. Discernment is an essential aspect of one's spiritual journey. What truths speak to you? The Life Wisdom Project, with special guest Judy Dorn...

130. What's On Your Mind- Sharing Spiritual Stories And Inner Transformation 08.06.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! When Cat shares her spiritual experience, not expecting a response, she receives an answer from Jerry and others. Joanne and Carter share their spiritual experiences in response to Cat's message, inspiring an insightful conversation between Jerry and Scott about God as the Great Constant, the rough edges of life, spiritual experiences, and integration. Dr. Jerry...

129. The Life Wisdom Project | Spiritual Balance And Oneness | Special Guest: Judy Dornstreich 01.06.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! If given a chance, Judy would take a rocket ship to space to explore the universe and discover the ultimate truth. She shares her journey and commitment to truth with insights into God, oneness, and the balance of masculine and feminine roles. In this Life Wisdom Project episode, Jerry and Judy share a conversation about episode 7- I Ask What God Is Like . This conver...

128. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask What God Is Like 25.05.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! God contradicts every key attribute of the conventional definition of God. Drawing misses from other philosophers and concepts about God, Jerry finally asks, "Why the guessing game?" In next week's Life Wisdom Project episode, Jerry discusses I Ask What God Is Like with Judy Dornstreich, an anthropologist turned organic farmer, with a deep spiritual bac...

127. Special Episode | Matt Cardin Interviews Jerry Martin on The Living Dark Podcast 18.05.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! “ Waking up at the numinous intersection of religion, horror, creativity, apocalypse, and the unknown .” --The Living Dark Podcast Matt Cardin’s new podcast, The Living Dark, opens with an investigation of the “remarkable story of God’s autobiography,” in an interview with Dr. Jerry L. Martin. Matt is the author and editor of several widely acclaimed books and proves...

126. What's On Our Mind- God's Attention 11.05.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Scott and Jerry discuss the most recent series threaded with themes of paying attention and spiritual discernment- themes essential to spiritual life. Each episode shares a God who wants to communicate and interact with the hearts of each individual. Pay attention, not just to signs and communications, but to presence- the divine presence. Discover how intimate our re...

125. What's On Your Mind- Finding God And Spiritual Openness 04.05.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Gina shares an incredible experience of seeing the world radiate with God’s presence and love. Bernadette and her husband are suffering through tragedy when she receives signs that feel like an answer from God.  Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter of his communication with God, and host Scott Langdon discuss two letters from readers and listener...

124. The Life Wisdom Project | The Afterlife And Reincarnation | Special Guest: Dr. Jeffery D. Long 27.04.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! As a child, Jeffery questions his Catholic upbringing in the wake of a tragic accident. Young Jeffery, looking for comic books at a flea market, providentially finds the Bhagavad Gita. Opening this book from the other side of the world, he finds what feels like "an artifact from home." Continuing a life-long journey with Hinduism and Buddhism, today, Dr. Jef...

123. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask God About Life After Death 20.04.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Jerry receives a dream of the afterlife and past lives and asks God about life after death, to which God replies, "You flunk." Jerry and God talk about a fundamental goal for living in this very real realm of life.  In next week's Life Wisdom Project episode, Jerry discusses I Ask God About Life After Death with Jeffery Long, a distinguished scholar of...

122. [NEW SERIES] From God To Jerry To You | An Inconvenient God 13.04.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! There is a direct message waiting for you from the man who hears from God. From God To Jerry To You is a brand new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere. Featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations, Dr. Jerry L. Martin shares a deeply insightful straight-talk inspired by humankind's most profound questions and answers from God....

121. What's On Our Mind- The Face Of God And Suffering 06.04.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! What are we to God? Why does God care about humans? Is God a perfect being who chooses to sit idly by while we suffer? Why is there suffering in the world? Jerry and Scott explore the domains of reality and search for answers to suffering and what we are to God. Jerry shares a useful way to look at suffering and the subsequent growth resulting from these experiences....

120. What's On Your Mind- Fear 30.03.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Jerry L. Martin, author of the true story and reporter of his communication with God, and host Scott Langdon discuss three letters from readers responding to God: An Autobiography, As Told To A Philosopher . Quintin shares an incredible story of a mysterious stranger and an empathetic interaction. Jesse shares a vivid moment of condemnation and takes the first ste...

119. The Life Wisdom Project | The Drama of Suffering | Special Guest: Dr. Christopher Denny 23.03.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Jerry and Chris share a conversation of life wisdom, using dramatic metaphors, looking at life mysteries, cynicism, and the value of a trusting community. Find some answers to the timeless real-life questions of the thinkers and seekers. Dr. Christopher Denny is Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies in New York, Associate Editor of CTS journal Horizons...

118. Special Episode | Revisiting I Ask God What We Are To Him 16.03.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! New Spiritual Podcast Series | The Life Wisdom Project Jerry wonders what we are to God and asks- is Jesus above irritation; did God suffer giving up His only son? Like Jerry, you may be surprised by the answers and wonder whether the answers make suffering any better. In next week's Life Wisdom Project episode, meet Dr. Christopher Denny, Associate Professor of...

117. Scott Interviews Richard and Jerry | Series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God | Final Dialogue [Part 2] 09.03.2023

Questions? Comments? Text Us! Dr. Jerry L. Martin gives a very special announcement in a touching sign off for the praised series: Two Philosophers Wrestle With God. Join us for the final episode concluding the celebrated series featuring a years-long dialogue between two philosophers. Explore themes of paradox, ontology, theology and epistemology in this discussion on God and the great meaning fo...

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