Allan R. Bevere
Faith Seeking Understanding: A Podcast on Christian Faith and 21st Century Life
A podcast dedicated to Christian faith and 21st century life. Hosted by Allan R. Bevere, pastor (retired), professor, and self-appointed Anselm Chair of Podcast Theology and Culture, Faith Seeking Understanding University.
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Jul 2, 2026
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Episodes
"Praying Like Elijah" (James 5:13-20) 27.09.2021 23:49
A sermon on prayer.
"Do You See Through a Keyhole with Both Eyes?" (Mark 9:30-37) 19.09.2021 23:36
A sermon on seeking a larger vision.
Calmly Considered: Race in America-- History, Story, and Changing Faces 16.09.2021 1:15:26
Is race the central story of America? Does American history begin in 1619 or 1776? Is racism systemic or purely an individual prejudice? Is Critical Race Theory Marxist? Michael Kruse and Allan Bevere explore these questions and others.
"A Song of Songs" (Song of Solomon 2:8-13) 30.08.2021 24:39
A sermon on the loving interrelatedness of the divine and human.
"Seeing Beyond What Can Be Seen" (08.15.2021) 15.08.2021 27:30
A sermon on vision in troubled times.
Calmly Considered: Socialism vs. Capitalism-- Getting Beyond the Memes 12.08.2021 58:07
In this month's episode of " Calmly Considered" Michael Kruse and I discuss the complex realities of socialism and capitalism that are so often distorted by simplistic social media memes, caricatures, and politicians seeking re-election. Related Articles "Capitalism vs. Socialism is the Wrong Way to Frame Today's Economic Debate" https://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/capitalism/streeter-reeves-capit...
"When the Chickens Come Home to Roost" (2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a) 01.08.2021 22:15
A sermon on sin and its consequences.
"What's Love Got to Do With It?" (2 Samuel 11:1-15) 25.07.2021 22:16
A sermon on listening to the stories of the other.
"Peace Far Off and Near" (Ephesians 2:11-22) 18.07.2021 20:59
A sermon on reconciliation
Calmly Considered: Economics, the New Testament, and the 21st Century 08.07.2021 1:05:46
On this first installment of a new monthly series enetiled, "Calmly Considered," Allan Bevere and Michael Kruse discuss the economic context of the New Testament and how it does and does not inform our current economic world today. We also ask the questions, "Was Jesus a socialist? A Capitalist?" We utilize in our discussion a new book by Peter Oakes, Empire, Economics, and the New Testament .
"Flesh and Spirit" (2 Corinthians 12:2-10) 04.07.2021 22:00
A sermon on vulnerability
A Conversation on Spiritual Maturity 16.06.2021 47:46
An interview with Stephen W. Rankin, founder of the Spiritual Maturity Project (https://www.spiritualmaturityproject.org/ and https://stephenrankin.com/)
"The Heart of the Matter" (1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13) 13.06.2021 20:07
A sermon on expectations
Monday Musings (06.07.2021) 07.06.2021 30:01
Today's musings include reflections on freedom of the press, our dysfunctional Congress, St. Paul's resurrection glasses, and the central orientation for reading Scripture.
"Saturated with Scripture" (Leviticus 19:11-18; Romans 12:9-21; Mark 12:28-34) 07.06.2021 21:15
A sermon for the season of Pentecost
"All the Subtlety of a Sledgehammer" (Acts 2:1-21) 23.05.2021 23:44
A sermon for Pentecost
Monday Musings (05.17.2021) 17.05.2021 29:15
Today's musings include the current conflict in the Middle East, the chosenness of Israel, POTUS's ability to influence the economy, and the selective telling of history.
Pithy Ponderments: Dr. Suess and Free Speech 14.05.2021 12:28
Is the recent decision by Dr. Seuss Enterprises to discontinue publishing six books due to racist portrayals an example of cancel culture or is it the free market at work?
"Ascension: Not a Hallmark Holiday" 13.05.2021 20:54
A sermon for the Ascension of Christ
"No Greater Love" John 15:9-17 09.05.2021 27:43
A sermon for Easter season
"The Choicest Grapes" John 15:1-8 and 1 John 4:17-21 02.05.2021 29:43
A sermon for the season of Easter
Monday Morning Musings (04.26.2021) 26.04.2021 26:22
Today's ponderments include the Derek Chauvin verdict, either/or thinking, Cancel Culture and the First Amendment, Jesus the Good Shepherd, and Zoom meetings and human contact.
"Listen to My Voice" John 10:11-18 25.04.2021 25:08
A sermon for the season of Easter
"Seeing Is Believing?" John 20:19-31 12.04.2021 21:59
A sermon for Easter season
"Terror and Amazement" (Mark 16:1-8) 05.04.2021 30:10
A sermon for Easter
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