What Is Christian Mysticism? | Discover Christian Mysticism with Jon Adams

(No, you're not crazy. If this sounds familiar, that's because this video is a remake of the first video I made for this channel. Our community is growing, and it has been bothering me that our most-watched video, and what could be a viewer's first impression of mystical Christianity, has such poor sound quality. Here's what 2+ years of video-making progress looks like. Many thanks to all of you "day ones" who have come along for the ride.)
What is mysticism? What is Christian mysticism? If you're curious or skeptical about either of those questions, welcome to my channel!
My name is Jon, and I've been studying ancient Christian mysticism academically for several years and applying its principles to my own faith. I think it has great potential to return Christianity to a better practice of Jesus' vision, and to help individual Christians have deeper experiences of the Spirit of our faith. That being said, there's a lot of work to be done to make our mystical traditions more accessible and easier to practice - hence this channel.
I invite you to explore Christian mysticism with me, until Christ is formed in us!
Questions and comments are more than welcome.
If you want to start with more mystical prayer practices right now, instead of waiting for me to get around to them in a video, check out my book, Present to the Presence of God, available from Amazon: amzn.to/32ywxD1
You're also invited to join us every Monday for spiritual readings from the Gospel of Matthew, right here on this channel. Welcome friend, and thanks for watching.

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[@pgman5416]

I believe this is the true heart of the faith, and if only christian mysticism were more popular than the traditional protestant fundamentalist approach, the faith would grow again.

[@BozzleyOfficial]

Thank you for articulating how I feel and what I believe. Christian Mysticism is what Jesus was trying to teach. Being a Christian Mystic is the only way to be a real Christian. And that implies not hating or looking down on anyone whose not a Christian in this way.

[@mrscream2028]

My mysticism lead me here, and I’m so happy it did. Praise God!

[@brjimbo1]

Confidence in being able to experience God. As a life professed Franciscan brother, our charism leads us to celebration of God's beautiful creation. Our free will enables us to do this with the help of the Spirit...

[@HJKelley47]

I am neither a priest, monk, nun or theologian. Yet, I have longed for Christlikeness for the past 30 yrs. However, I'm still so far from my deepest desire. Have read Fenelon, Guyon, some of the writings of Eastern Orthodox monks, Jewish mystics, etc. The problem is not in the reading but in the becoming. Dying to self that Christ be seen seems still so far away.

[@jelayastewart4804]

I’m just now getting more into Christian mysticism 💜

[@corriemarino5921]

Thank you so much for this video! I have long been on a spiritual search. I moved away from the bible and Jesus just to be brought back in a new way. I am happy to find other people that resonate so deeply with Christian Mysticism. I want magic and Jesus- I shouldn't have to choose. It is a difficult road until more eyes open-to the truth-the way it was and should be. I feel shunned by my spiritual friends and at time , by my Christian friends also. There is many roads that lead home but I feel I am a Christian Mystic!

[@carmaela2689]

I feel like God is all powerful and could just fix the whole world.....but instead, God wants to be expressed through us, because we are his creation. God wants to reconcile the world through us. Just a thought.

[@rcjdeanna5282]

The only Christian mysticism that is truly Christian is living outside yourself for others...including the departed who need our prayers. The the world and Heaven become your brothers and sisters and you know you're in their company.

[@Netomp51]

This is so fascinating, I’m even thinking about the monk career now papi, endless communion with God 🔥

[@thescaleofnature5775]

I’ve been on the mystical path for a while, and on the Christian mystic path for the past few years, and I think you explained the subject very clearly. I found this video while looking for resources to help a friend understand Christian mysticism, and I think I’ll share this with him.

[@KitSouther]

New to your channel, and already love it! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I am new to Christian Mysticism, but I have been spiritually searching for something like it for many years. Happy to be on this journey and looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!

[@iwillbeginagain]

This resonates so deeply with me thank you!

[@tylerthornton3107]

Thank you Brother Jon!

[@a.b.2405]

Thank you for this video. I’m still learning.

[@9hawk16]

Very awesome , this has helped me not only become a better man, but a better human being!

[@andrewthomas7628]

Beautiful.

[@MollyF86]

Love this.

[@terryallen6688]

Thanx Jon. God bless.