Things Not Seen

Things Not Seen Podcast

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"Things Not Seen" talks with people of faith who are working to make sense of why we are here and how we can all live together despite our deep differences in belief. The show is hosted by Dr. David Dault, and features guests from a broad spectrum of public life, with in-depth conversations about real struggles at the intersection of faith and culture.

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#1916 - Pray as you can, not as you can't: Carl McColman 03.09.2019 49:50

We welcome Carl McColman back to the program to discuss his recent book, Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can't Be Taught (And Why That's Okay) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1921 - Reading Romans Backwards: Scot McKnight 29.08.2019 50:02

Northern Seminary professor Scot McKnight invites us to look at a cornerstone of the Christian faith in a new way, with his recent book Reading Romans Backwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1920 - A Global Network of Hope: Joelle Birge 12.08.2019 49:50

Our guest Joelle Birge talks to us about the work of Missio Invest, a global Catholic network of lenders and agricultural entrepreneurs, who are transforming the landscape of Africa for a sustainable future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1831b - Evangelicals and the Trump Presidency: John Fea Live (Rebroadcast) 05.08.2019 50:04

David Dault speaks to historian John Fea in a live interview at Chicago's Seminary Co-op Bookstore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1919 - Addiction Nation: Timothy McMahan King 28.07.2019 49:50

Ten years ago, a medical misadventure left Timothy McMahan King addicted to painkillers. Our conversation is an honest look at this long path to recovery, and what it taught him about the problems around addiction in America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1918 - Remembering the Chicago Race Riot of 1919: Claire Hartfield 21.07.2019 50:02

In July 1919, racial and economic tensions exploded for a week in Chicago, leaving dozens dead. A century later, we talk about lessons learned and yet unlearned with Claire Hartfield, author of A Few Red Drops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1917 - In Search of Morally Serious Persons: David Dark 14.07.2019 50:01

David Dark talks about his recent book, The Possibility of America: How the Gospel Can Mend Our God-Blessed, God-Forsaken Land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1915 - Music that Matches Our Souls: Henry Carrigan 11.07.2019 49:48

Musician and music journalist Henry Carrigan has put together a wonderful reflection on Gospel music in his recent book, Fifteen Spirituals That Will Change Your Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1825b - Full Steam Ahead: Zach Mills on the Legacy of Rev. Clay Evans [Rebroadcast] 11.07.2019 49:49

Zach Mills discusses his biography The Last Blues Preacher, about the life and legacy of civil rights leader and gospel singer Rev. Clay Evans. In June 2019, the book won an award for Best Biography at the International Book Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1914 - Losing our need to find ourselves: David Zahl 11.07.2019 50:00

David Zahl's recent book, Seculosity, is a reminder that our constantly busy lives are not necessarily the "life of abundance" that Jesus promised to believers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1913 - Deep Roots of Faith: Dr. Matthew Sleeth 27.06.2019 50:00

A former emergency room physician, Dr. Matthew Sleeth resigned from his position as chief of the medical staff and director of the ER to teach, preach, and write about faith and the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1912 - The Patient is the Expert: Deborah Watson 10.06.2019 49:50

Our guest, Deborah Watson of Loyola University Chicago's Institute of Pastoral Studies, brings a global perspective to her work as a professor of pastoral counseling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1911 - Thumbprints of Hope, Footsteps of Joy: Belinda Bauman 26.05.2019 1:05:00

Belinda Bauman has traveled the world to raise awareness about violence against women. In this candid conversation, she discusses her recent book, Brave Souls: Experiencing the Audacious Power of Empathy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1910 - Mapping Moral Landscapes: Zachary Moon 21.05.2019 52:06

Professor Zachary Moon takes us on his journey from pacifism to military chaplaincy, as he tells us about his recent book, Warriors Between Worlds: Moral Injury and Identities in Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1909 - The Return of the Christian Left: Amy Sullivan 13.05.2019 49:49

We talk with journalist Amy Sullivan about the return (or perhaps the rebirth) of the Christian Left in America. Sullivan is the co-host of the Impolite Company podcast, and the author of the 2008 book The Party Faithful: How and Why the Democrats are Closing the God Gap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1908 - A Heart for Haiti: Josh Goralski 06.05.2019 50:00

When he was eight, Josh Goralski's family was visited by a Catholic priest from Haiti. This started a lifelong connection that led to the founding of a new nonprofit, Unlocking Communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1820b - Radical Gratitude: Diana Butler Bass [Rebroadcast] 03.05.2019 51:05

Our guest, Diana Butler Bass, returns to the show to discuss her new book, Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks. The book has just been released in paperback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1819 - Neighborly Faith: Chris Stackaruk and Kevin Singer 15.04.2019 50:03

Chris Stackaruk and Kevin Singer founded Neighborly Faith to equip Evangelicals to love people of all faiths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1907 - New ways of expressing an old and familiar love: Barbara Brown Taylor 07.04.2019 50:00

We talk with NYT bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor about her recent book, Holy Envy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1906 - The Beautiful Thread: Carrie Newcomer 01.04.2019 49:50

We talk with award-winning singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer about her work, and her new album, The Point of Arrival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1904 - The Power of Pilgrimage: William Schmidt 31.03.2019 49:50

William Schmidt, of Loyola Chicago's Institute for Pastoral Studies, weaves together psychology and spirituality in his work with students and patients. He sees healing as a journey, and uses both spiritual and actual pilgrimages as part of his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1905 - Rethinking Wonder: Lisa Sideris 18.03.2019 51:00

We talk with Indiana University professor Lisa Sideris about her recent book, Consecrating Science: Wonder, Knowledge, and the Natural World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1817 - Auden, the Psalms, and Me: J. Chester Johnson 14.03.2019 49:50

Poet J. Chester Johnson helped with an English translation of the Psalms for the Book of Common Prayer, following in the footsteps of W.H. Auden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1902 - The Bible and the Klan: Dr. Kelly J. Baker 06.03.2019 50:02

We welcome back Dr. Kelly J. Baker to talk about her book Gospel According to the Klan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1901 - Imagining the World of Second Temple Judaism: Dr. Malka Simkovich 28.02.2019 47:50

We speak with Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago about her recent book, Discovering Second Temple Literature: The Scriptures and Stories That Shaped Early Judaism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices