Richard Rohr is a globally recognized Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher whose work bears witness to the deep wisdom of Christian mysticism. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an educational nonprofit that introduces seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. He is the author of many books, most recently, the New York Times bestseller The Tears of Things. His work has been featured on The Oprah Podcast, Krista Tippett's On Being, and in The New Yorker and Harper's magazine.

Mirabai Starr, MA, is an author, translator of the mystics, and a leading voice in the interspiritual movement.