This program has three parts:
- First, a brief introduction of myself, and why I came to write The Big Book of Christian Mysticism (revised as The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism);
- A brief overview commentary of the book’s preface and chapter 1, offering some basic ideas about what I was trying to say in each section;
- An invitation to join Patreon, where I lead three Zoom calls each month for paid members. In the months to come, we’ll continue to work our way through The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism, with a new chapter commentary each month as well as discussion/Q&A with participants (my discussion section will be recorded and published here on Patreon).
As I explain in the video, Patreon exists to support writers, musicians, and other creative professionals, where people who enjoy our work pledge a small amount each month to help keep things going. For my Patreon, the monthly fees start at just $11 a month. For that, you get access to 3 new Zoom calls with me each month, along with recordings of my presentations (so if you miss a call, you can still catch up on the presentation each month).
If you enjoy this video and would like to connect with me — either live on Zoom or through my ever-growing library of Patreon-only videos — then please, subscribe today!
Here’s the link to get started with your Patreon membership: https://www.patreon.com/carlmccolman/join
If you’re reading this and you’re already a Patreon member: thank you! Otherwise, I hope you’ll join — I look forward to seeing you on future Zoom calls.
