Faith (In)Forming with Travis Jamieson

In this episode, Chaplain Mary Marks joins us for a rich and heartfelt conversation about discerning God's call in different seasons of life. Together, we explore how to listen for God’s voice—especially in times of transition. Mary offers compassionate wisdom on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of moving aging parents into assisted living, and shares how cultivating an honest kno...

In this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, I sit down with philosopher and author Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek to explore the nature of knowing—not just as an intellectual exercise, but as a deeply relational and transformative act. Drawing from her book A Little Manual for Knowing, Dr. Meek challenges conventional ideas about knowledge, inviting us to embrace mystery, risk, and love in our pur...

📖 What do the Beatitudes reveal about Jesus’ vision for the world? In this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Daniel Daley, Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, to explore the radical nature of Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount. Dr. Daley unpacks the theological depth, ethical demands, and transformative power of the Beatitudes—showing how th...

In this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Alan Noble to discuss his book You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World. We explore the weight of modern self-belonging, the exhaustion of constructing our identities, and the radical freedom found in the biblical truth that we belong to Christ. Dr. Noble, a professor, writer, and cultural critic, offers deep i...

In this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, we welcome the legendary preacher, professor, and author Will Willimon to discuss his latest book, Changing My Mind: The Overlooked Virtue for Faithful Ministry Willimon reflects on his decades of ministry,the way his assumptions were wrong, and why staying open to change is essential for faithful leadership. Join us for a lively and thought-provok...

In this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, we welcome Dr. Warren Kinghorn, psychiatrist, theologian, and co-director of the Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative at Duke Divinity School. Dr. Kinghorn discusses his new book, Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care, and explores how faith communities can cultivate a more compassionate and theologically grounded response to...

In the powerful conclusion to Season 1, we are joined by Margaret G. Kibben, the 61st Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives. Margaret shares her remarkable journey of faith and service, offering unique insights into her role as a spiritual guide in one of the most influential institutions in the world. We explore the intersection of faith and politics, the importance of chaplaincy...

In this episode, Pastor Travis interviews Hadden Turner, a young agrarian and nature writer from Essex, UK, whose work is inspired by deep thinkers like Wendell Berry. Together, we explore the rich connections between faith, ecology, and the practice of observation in nature writing. We dive into questions like: Who inspired Hadden to pursue agrarianism and nature writing? How does the skill of ob...

Chuck DeGroat shares insights on narcissism, the power of getting curious about our personal stories, and the journey toward healing by looking to Jesus for restoration and hope.

The title says it all. In this episode, Pastor Travis has a far-ranging conversation with Richard Mouw, President Emeritus of Fuller Seminary. Listen in as Rich shares his wisdom about delving deeply in one's faith tradition, engaging people you disagree with in a posture of grace and love, and what's encouraging him about the church today. Learn more about Palo Alto Christian Reformed Church: www...

Pastor Travis interviews James E. Beitler about his book, Seasoned Speech: Rhetoric in the Life of the Church. James E. Beitler (Ph. D., University of Michigan) is the Director of the Wade Center, the Marion E. Wade Chair of Christian Thought, and a Professor of English. His scholarship focuses on the rhetoric of Christian witness and writing as a spiritual activity, looking to C.S. Lewis, Dorothy...

In today’s episode, we are diving into a conversation on faith and culture. What kind of posture can Christians have towards culture? Should Christians engage, run away, or embrace culture? What would it mean to redeem culture? And how has the TikTokification of culture changed the way young people engage pop culture today? These are all questions I’ll be talking about with our guest Justin Bailey...

Pastor Paul Vander Klay joins the podcast today to discuss the deep need people have to find space where they can have deep and meaningful conversations. He makes the case that Estuary is just that space. 

Today on the podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Gayle Doornbos about her story of becoming a theologian as well as how the works of Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck can help Christians faithfully navigate the political landscape of our day.  Dr. Gayle Doornbos is an Associate Professor of Theology at Dordt University. She brings a wealth of academic achievement and practical experi...

Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray is here to discuss her new book, "The God of Monkey Science." We will explore the connections between the anti-evolution movements of the 20th century and the COVID deniers of the 21st century.

Thomas Lynch joins the podcast today to share how he ended up in the funeral directing business, how he got his first poem published, and why personal grief is different than seeing others grieve.

Dr. Cory Wilson joins the show today to talk about work and worship. We often think of worship as something Christians do on Sundays, but what if a deeper Christian way of being integrates our worship with our work? How would that change the Sunday worship service and 9am on Monday?   Learn more about our ministry at pacrc.org.

Dr. Wesley Hill joins Pastor Travis for a conversation about the power of friendship amid denominational conflict about human sexuality. 

Dr. Will Willimon joins the show today to talk about why Jesus offers the church so much more than empathy. Jesus gives Christians a vocation.    Learn more about our ministry at pacrc.org

In this episode of the Faith (In)Forming Podcast, Dr. Jessica Joustra makes a compelling case for why Abraham Kuyper's Calvinism is still relevant for Christians today.   Learn more about Palo Alto Christian Reformed Church at PACRC.org 

Pastor Travis interviews Pastor Karl Vaters about what shaped his faith, how church size is not an indicator of church health, and why small churches are the engine for gospel work in the world. 

Neal Plantinga shares with Pastor Travis what influenced his faith journey, how writing a book on gratitude made him a more grateful person, and why reading presidential biographies can make you a wiser person. https://www.pacrc.org/  

In Episode 1 of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, Pastor Travis interviews Fellipe do Vale, PhD. about his new book, Gender as Love: A Theological Account of Human Identity, Embodied Desire, and Our Social Worlds. Fellipe do Vale is Assistant Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinty School in Deerfield, IL. He received his PhD. from Southern Methodist University an...