Eric Metaxas and Margarita Mooney Clayton: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God

Eric Metaxas and Margarita Mooney Clayton: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God

From Socrates in the City by Socrates in the City

June 10, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

Eric Metaxas and Margarita Mooney Clayton discuss the influence of Mary as a spiritual mother in contemporary times.

In this Socrates in the City conversation, Eric Metaxas is joined by Margarita Mooney Clayton, author and founder of the Scala Foundation, to discuss her new book “When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God.” In our current day, more and more people are looking to Mary as a spiritual mother and guide. Throughout this conversation, Mooney Clayton shares the enduring and often miraculous influence of Mary in times of danger, loss, and spiritual renewal. Bridging theological differences across Christian traditions, their conversation considers Mary’s mysterious yet deeply personal role, not only as the second Eve in the story of redemption, but as a living spiritual mother who continues to call, guide, and draw souls closer to God. The post Eric Metaxas and Margarita Mooney Clayton: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God first appeared on Socrates in the City .

People in this episode

Host: Eric Metaxas

Guest: Margarita Mooney Clayton

Topics covered

  • Mary
  • spirituality
  • Christianity
  • theology
  • redemption
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • Mary
  • spiritual mother
  • Christian traditions
  • theological differences
  • spiritual renewal
  • miraculous influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scala Foundation

Books & works: When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God

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