Dr. Abigail L. Rosenthal is a distinguished philosopher, educator and author of Confessions of a Young Philosopher, (following the tradition of Augustine and Rousseau, but from a woman’s perspective, with illustrations) and of A Good Look At Evil, Pulitzer-nominated.

Through her platform, Dear Abbie: The Non-Advice Column, Abigail engages her audience with thought-provoking blogs and podcasts, discussing among other things the fascinating intricacies of women’s lives and shedding light on contemporary experience. Her philosophical and other articles span a wide range of topics which can be found in academia. She is also the editor of The Consolations of Philosophy: Hobbes’s Secret; Spinoza’s Way by Henry M. Rosenthal, her late father.

Abigail shares a profound connection with her husband, Jerry L. Martin, who has had a life-altering encounter with God. Despite the extraordinary nature of this experience, Abigail’s steadfast support and grounded approach to life shine through. In these captivating conversations, they explore encounters with God, prayer, divine communication, and religious renewal, offering personal experiences and perspectives on faith.

Drawing from her Jewish heritage, Abigail demystifies the search for God and advocates for approaching the divine straightforwardly, with simplicity, honesty, and openness. Jerry shares intellectually informed insights into God’s story and seeing things from God’s side. Together, they discuss recognizing one’s calling, embracing divine directives, and the power of empathy in understanding the divine through the narratives of real life.