Spirit Matters

Philip Goldberg

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on spirituality, interfaith traditions, contemplative practice, and consciousness, typically featuring published authors, scholars, spiritual teachers, chaplains, and institutional leaders. Credible pitches include experts with substantial academic or religious credentials, published books, established teaching or counseling practices, or recognized work in spiritual care; booking difficulty is high because recent guests are accomplished public intellectuals and field leaders.

Metrics

Episodes: 121

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 212 subscribers

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pgoldberg42@gmail.com

podcast@mindbodyspirit.fm

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Host

Philip Goldberg - Author, spiritual counselor, public speaker, and longtime commentator on spirituality and religious traditions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Published authors, academics, ordained religious leaders, chaplains, spiritual teachers, counselors, and established experts in contemplative practice, mysticism, interfaith studies, or spiritual care.

Required Achievements:

Published books, Academic or religious institutional leadership, Teaching or counseling experience, Recognized work in spiritual care or contemplative practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Mirabai Starr - Interfaith Mysticism, Sacred Literature, Grief, Contemplative Practice, And Love Across Judaism, Christianity, And Islam.

Cynthia Abulafia - Divine Feminine Spirituality, Kundalini Awakening, Embodiment, Non-duality, And Sacred Texts.

Rabbi Rami Shapiro - Love In The Bible, Mystical Traditions, Relationality, Jewish Perennial Wisdom, And Spiritual Practice.

Ed Sarath - Spirituality And Music, Jazz Improvisation, Consciousness, Contemplative Studies, Creativity, And Societal Transformation.

Monica Sanford - College Chaplaincy, Buddhist Spiritual Care, Multireligious Ministry, And Counseling Students.

Recent Topics

Interfaith, Mysticism, Spirituality, Consciousness, Religion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Spirit Matters

A Saint and the Antichrist with Matthew Fox

October 12, 2026

The prolific and provocative priest, Matthew Fox, returns to Spirit Matters to speak about two totally different but strangely relate new books. Fr. Fox earned a doctorate in the History and Theology of Spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris and was a priest in the Dominican order for more than 30 years before running into trouble with the Vatican. He subsequently became an Episcopal priest, renowned as an innovative theologian, author, and outspoken activist for social justice. ...

Perennial Wisdom Revisited and Reloaded with Dana Sawyer

September 28, 2026

Dana Sawyer is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and World Religions at the Maine College of Art & Design and the author of biographies of both Aldous Huxley and Huston Smith. His primary expertise is in Hinduism and Buddhism but his work has focused on comparative mysticism, theories of the “perennial philosophy,” and the value of psychedelic experience in the study of mysticism. His most recent book is The Perennial Philosophy Reloaded, which we discussed on this show when it was released t...

Perennial Wisdom Revisited and Reloaded with Dana Sawyer

September 28, 2026

Dana Sawyer (https://www.danasawyer.com/) is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and World Religions at the Maine College of Art & Design and the author of biographies of both Aldous Huxley and Huston Smith. His primary expertise is in Hinduism and Buddhism but his work has focused on comparative mysticism, theories of the “perennial philosophy,” and the value of psychedelic experience in the study of mysticism. His most recent book is The Perennial Philosophy Reloaded, which we discussed on...

Frequently asked questions

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Spirit Matters

How do I get in touch with Spirit Matters?

Spirit Matters is hosted by Philip Goldberg. Its publicly listed emails are pgoldberg42@gmail.com and podcast@mindbodyspirit.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Spirit Matters?

The publicly listed emails for Spirit Matters: pgoldberg42@gmail.com and podcast@mindbodyspirit.fm.

How many listeners does Spirit Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Spirit Matters reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Spirit Matters?

Spirit Matters typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, academics, ordained religious leaders, chaplains, spiritual teachers, counselors, and established experts in contemplative practice, mysticism, interfaith studies, or spiritual care. Common among recent guests: Published books; Academic or religious institutional leadership; Teaching or counseling experience. Recent guests include Mirabai Starr, Cynthia Abulafia, and Rabbi Rami Shapiro.

How hard is it to get booked on Spirit Matters?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Spirit Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Interfaith, Mysticism, Spirituality, Consciousness, and Religion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

pgoldberg42@gmail.com

podcast@mindbodyspirit.fm

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