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John Michael Talbot

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May 08, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, The United States

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http://www.johnmichaeltalbot.com/

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Talbot was born into a Methodist family with a musical background in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and started learning to play the guitar at an early age. At age 15 he dropped out of school and was performing as a guitarist for Mason Proffit, a country folk-rock band formed with his older brother Terry.

Talbot embarked on a spiritual journey that led him through Native American religion and Buddhism to Christianity. At this point he and his brother, Terry, joined the Jesus Movement, recording the album Reborn which was re-released by Sparrow Records (originally released as "The Talbot Bros." on the Warner Brothers label).

Two solo albums followed for Talbot: John Michael Talbot (1976) and The New Earth (1977). Both of these were produced by Billy...more

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John Michael Talbot's Blog

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UNDERSTANDING GOD'S MYSTERIESGospel Reading: Matthew 13:1...

UNDERSTANDING GOD'S MYSTERIES
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:10-17

I use parables when I speak to them because they look but do not see, they listen but do not hear or understand. v. 13

Did Jesus use parables to make his teaching clear or mysterious? Most people think parables make spiritual teachings clearer and more understandable to the common listener. Ironically, Jesus said he taught in parables... read more »

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Average rating: 3.96 · 580 ratings · 56 reviews · 29 distinct works

	The Lessons of Saint Francis: A Monk's Guide to Daily Life by John Michael Talbot, Steve Rabey 3.98 avg rating — 130 ratings — published 1997 — 4 editions	My rating:
	The Way of the Mystics: Ancient Wisdom for Experiencing God Today by John Michael Talbot, Steve Rabey 4.05 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Simplicity 3.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 1989	My rating:
	The World Is My Cloister: Living From The Hermit Within 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2010	My rating:
	Come to the Quiet: The Principles of Christian Meditation 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2002	My rating:
	Changes 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1984 — 2 editions	My rating:
	The Lessons of Saint Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality Into Your Daily Life 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1998	My rating:
	It's for You 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1995	My rating:
	The Music of Creation: Foundations of a Christian Life 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 1999 — 2 editions	My rating:
	The Lover and the Beloved: A Way of Franciscan Prayer 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1985 — 2 editions	My rating: