Immerse yourself in the lives of 12 MODERN MYSTICS–with a world-class masterclass each month!
If you’re here, you’re probably a deep diver.
You’re probably over the idea that life has black and white answers.
Instead, I imagine you’re more interested in Mystery.
Depth.
Spaciousness.
If you’re like many of us here, you crave union with the Holy One who leads us into these wide open spaces where freedom is the watchword and intimacy is the goal.
You’ve searched, meditated, read, podcasted, and served for years, chasing this desire that will not leave you alone.
What would it mean to be deeply fed?
To feel nourished, filled, alive?
Thankfully, we are not alone in our desires.
Millions have passed before us, grappling with and riding those very longings as their fuel toward divine union.
You’ve heard of some of them: Teresa of Avila, Hildegard of Bingen, John of the Cross.
But have you met the cast of 20th century mystics?
There are fierce activists like Simone Weil and Howard Thurman.
There are oddballs, like the gin-drinking therapist Caryll Houselander or the hermit art-critic Sister Wendy Beckett.
There are interspiritual pioneers, like Thomas Merton and Thich Nhat Hanh and Bede Griffiths (who became a Hindu-Benedictine monk!).
Perhaps you’ve met Nicholas Black Elk, the Lakota Healer who prayed with both pipe and rosary.
Or Rabbi Abraham Heschel, the “apostle of astonishment” who beckoned the world to find the Holy One in wonder.
Or the beloved Mary Oliver, whose words taught us how to pray like the owls and the trees.
Each of these mystics took their unique path up the mountain.
Each longed for union with the Holy.
From a variety of religions, cultures, and backgrounds, each forged a way in this wild modern world–
And were drawn into the spacious love that envelops us all.
Join us to discover the humanity behind each of these larger than life figures--and the urgent spiritual wisdom they offer our age today.
Because in the end, we might learn, as they did, that it’s less about climbing the mountain–and more about falling, beginning again, and embracing our need that makes space for the Holy One to dwell within us.
Want to learn to follow your own desires–all the way to divine union?
Explore a more spacious spirituality.
Get ready for an immersive journey into the lives and wisdom of history's greatest mystics. ↓
✔ LIVE Monthly Masterclasses.
We've hand-picked guest experts who are not only knowledgeable, but also live into their mystics spirituality. Indulge all your curiosities with live Q&A at the end!
✔ Monthly Spiritual Practices.
Each month you'll be able to listen to the words of that mystic--in their own voice! Receive a guided meditation to enter into divine presence.
✔ Meet the Mystic Summaries.
Receive an at-a-glance summary of each mystics story, context, and what makes them such a badass!
✔ Private Community.
Discuss the mystics and your own journeys with other kindred spirits! If you choose the "Better" package, you'll be able to join a live small group and connect in the members-only forum.
✔ Personalized Reading Lists.
Hungry to dive deeper? Check out our recommended reading list, so you don’t have to sort through the plethora of books yourself.
✔ World Renowned Speakers.
Learn from top-notch contemplative teachers like James Finley, Ronald Rolheiser, Laurence Freeman, and more!
✔ A FREE Bonus Course!
When you enroll, you'll also receive FREE access to our course, the Seeker's Guide to Mysticism.
✔ Rich Continuing Education.
You'll receive 18 hours of course time and 12 hours of discussion.
✔ All the best formation, all in one place.
No need to trudge through translations on your own. Meet each of these modern mystics in a fresh and full-bodied way!
Join the next Masterclass! ↓
The Man Who Mentored MLK on Spiritual Activism
He was the spiritual guide who helped shape one of history's most transformative leaders - Martin Luther King Jr. But Howard Thurman's revolutionary wisdom on faith-based activism has an urgent message for today.
Thurman mentored MLK and many others at a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights era. His unique blend of mysticism, theology and non-violent activism provided the spiritual foundations for King's world-changing work.
Join us for a live masterclass on Thurman's spirituality, where you'll learn:
🧘♀️ Contemplative practices to nurture your inner life for outward justice work
✊ The spiritual philosophy that underlies non-violent resistance
✝️ Teachings on Jesus as a radical proponent of human equality and dignity
🌌 How the inner experience of transcendence empowers social transformation
❤️🔥 Reclaiming religion as a force for revolutionary love in action
Thurman's spiritual legacy reveals the deep wells of wisdom activists must draw from to renew society. His mentorship of MLK underscored the mystical foundations for all movements of positive social change.
Presented by Lerita Coleman Brown
Lerita Coleman Brown, PhD, Professor Emerita of Psychology, Agnes Scott College, is a spiritual director/companion, author, retreat leader, and speaker. She earned her BA from UC Santa Cruz and PhD from Harvard University. Lerita completed the Spiritual Guidance Program at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and promotes contemplative spirituality, the living wisdom of Howard Thurman, and uncovering the peace and joy in one’s heart on her website, leritacolemanbrown.com and other social media platforms. She appears in the documentaries, Back Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story, and The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song. Her book, When the Heart Speaks, Listen—Discovering Inner Wisdom was published in 2019. Lerita’s latest book, released in 2023 is What Makes You Come Alive: A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman. Lerita is a most grateful heart (29 years) and kidney (18 years) transplant recipient and survivor of several other medical ordeals.
What People are Saying about Our Courses:
"I've finally found a home where I hear the language of the soul."
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- Mary
"Amazing! Literally brought tears and an enveloping peace!"
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World Renowned Speakers
James Finley
Popular Contemplative Teacher & Student of Thomas Merton
Lerita Coleman Brown
Spiritual Director & Howard Thurman Expert
Ronald Rolheiser
Award-winning Author & Popular Speaker
Laurence Freeman
Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation
Carl McColman
Contemplative Speaker & Author of The Big Book of Christian Mysticism
Robert Ellsberg
Activist, Publisher, & Author of Dearest Sister Wendy
Kaira Jewel Lingo
Buddhist Teacher & Former Nun in Thich Nhat Hahn's Community
Dan Miller
Spiritual Director, Retreat Leader, & Abraham Heschel Expert
Adam Bucko
Interspiritual Pioneer, Author, & Episcopal Priest
Bill White
Lakota Deacon and Vice-Postulator for Nicholas Black Elk's Sainthood
Kathleen Deignan
Eco-Theologian and Songwriter of Sacred Music
Ken Hood
Poet, Pastor, and Spiritual Companion
Your 2025 Curriculum Includes:
Howard Thurman
The Spiritual Father of the Civil Rights Movement with Lerita Coleman Brown
JANUARY 11 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Thich Nhat Hanh
The Father of Engaged Buddhism with Kaira Jewel Lingo
FEB 1 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Mary Oliver
The Poet Who Prayed with Birds with Ken Hood
MAR 1 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Henri Nouwen
The Light of Tenderness with Ronald Rolheiser
APRIL 12 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Bede Griffiths
The Hindu-Benedictine Monk with Adam Bucko
MAY 10 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Sister Wendy Beckett
The Hermit Art Critic with Robert Ellsberg
JUN 14 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Thomas Berry
The Eco-Spiritual Priest with Kathleen Deignan
JULY 5 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Caryll Houselander
The Chainsmoking Eccentric with Carl McColman
AUGUST 9 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Nicholas Black Elk
The Lakota Healer with Bill White
SEPTEMBER 13 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Thomas Merton
The Interspiritual Pioneer with James Finley
OCTOBER 11 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Simone Weil
The Deep Feeling Activist with Laurence Freeman
NOVEMBER 8 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
Abraham Heschel
The Apostle of Astonishment with Dan Miller
DECEMBER 13 | 9AM PST/12PM EST
12 of History's Greatest Modern Mystics.
12 of the world's most revered spiritual teachers.
All in one course.
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When you sign up for the Modern Mystics School, you will receive the free BONUS course:
The Seeker's Guide to Mysticism
In The Seeker's Guide to Mysticism BONUS course, you'll learn:
✔ What mysticism is (and isn't)
✔ Step-by-step guides to meditative and contemplative practices
✔ How to tell if you're called to the mystical life
✔ The difference between meditation and contemplation
✔ How to pray contemplative prayer (includes a demo!)
"This is exactly the wild adventure I've been looking to be part of. I LOVE it. This course has been so enriching.
I'm turning 80 this next year and I feel like I've just been born anew into the world of mysticism. Where have you been all my life?"
- Barb Y.
MEET THE FACILITATOR
Kelly Deutsch
Kelly is the founder and bestselling author of Spiritual Wanderlust. A former nun, Kelly is passionate about supporting others on the path to divine union. She has facilitated popular programs such as The Women Mystics School, The Celtic Spirituality School, and the worldwide Contemplative Summit. She speaks internationally and writes on the intersection of mysticism, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and embodiment.
"Kelly has a gift for making the deepest truths edible.
Highly recommended."
- Richard Rohr
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