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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#1407b - Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf [REBROADCAST] 02.10.2016 55:09

We revisit our 2014 interview with the challenging and engaging Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf. For some, a lightning rod. For others, an international voice of reason and reconciliation. For us, a fascinating conversation about the face of Islam in contemporary international politics, and the vital need for hospitality and honest conversation between Islam and the west. We present the first half of David...

#1618 - The Liturgical Archipelago: Jonathan Meiburg 25.09.2016 55:11

Jonathan Meiburg is a musician who writes and records with the band Shearwater. He also has traveled to the remote ends of the earth to explore wildlife and landscapes few humans have seen. In this wide ranging conversation, we talk about the human moment - a mere blink in geologic history - and why we work so hard to create meaning in the midst of the wilderness we live in. Learn more about your...

#1617 - A Place To Truly Give Ourselves Away: Rev. Troy Bronsink 18.09.2016 55:11

We speak to Troy Bronsink about his work as a minister and artist, and about his new center for art and contemplation, The Hive, in Cincinnati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1616 - Exploring the Meaning of Peace: John Noltner 11.09.2016 55:11

Our guest John Noltner has driven thousands of miles to photograph people and ask them the question, "What does peace mean to you?" The result is a series of books, a website, and traveling exhibits that explore "A Peace of My Mind." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1615 - Pax Americana, Shalom Americana: Lisa Sharon Harper 04.09.2016 55:09

We speak to author Lisa Sharon Harper about her new book, The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right Again. Harper looks at our disordered world through the biblical lens of Shalom - a word that means "peace," but with a depth and complexity that affects all earthly relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1614 - Keeping the Covenant: Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey 28.08.2016 55:12

We talk to Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey about her new book, Very Married: Field Notes on Love and Fidelity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1613 - The Limits of Chastity: Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan 21.08.2016 55:09

We talk to Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan about her new book, Good Christian Sex: Why Chastity Isn't the Only Option - And Other Things the Bible Says About Sex. Rev. McCleneghan takes a progressive approach to scriptural interpretation. She draws upon extensive research, and her own experiences, to bring a contemporary approach to Christian sexuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

#1612 - Moving Faithfully Beyond the Limitations - Bishop John Shelby Spong 15.08.2016 55:07

We speak with retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong about his long career, and some of his iconoclastic stances toward faith. aWe also talk about his new book, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1304b - No Faith Required: Chris Stedman [REBROADCAST] 07.08.2016 54:04

We revisit our 2013 conversation with Chris Stedman, author of Faithiest: How and Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious. At the time we spoke, Stedman was assistant humanist chaplain at Harvard University. He is now Executive Director of the Yale Humanist Center at Yale University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1611 - Faith, The Universe, and Everything: Rev. Dr. Paul Wallace 31.07.2016 54:08

Paul Wallace is both a scientist and a minister. He is an ordained Baptist pastor, and he teaches astrophysics at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. His life has been spent contemplating the relationship between these two parts of his identity. We discuss his new book, Stars Beneath Us: Finding God in the Evolving Cosmos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1610 - Drugs, Mercy, and the Gospel: Rev. Alexander Sharp 24.07.2016 54:04

Rev. Sharp is the founder of Clergy for a New Drug Policy. We talk about his vision to change America's approach to drug prosecution, and why he thinks the churches need to be involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1609 - R&B Pastor: Rev. Julian "J-Kwest" DeShazier 17.07.2016 54:02

Julian DeShazier brings all his talents to ministry, as a minister, activist, and performer. He speaks to us about his work at University Church in Chicago, as well as his new album, "#Lemonade." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1608 - When God Isn't Green: Jay Wexler 09.07.2016 55:28

We welcome back Boston Law Professor Jay Wexler to talk about his recent book, When God Isn't Gree, which finds him exploring the points around the globe where religion and environmentalism come into conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1607 - Rediscovering the Jewish Jesus: Rabbi Evan Moffic 04.07.2016 52:22

We talk with rabbi and author Evan Moffic about his new book, What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Jewishness of Jesus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1606 - Public Education and Religion: Linda K. Wertheimer 02.05.2016 54:02

We talk with Linda K. Wertheimer about her newbook,FaithEd:Teaching about Religion in an Age of Intolerance,which looks at the battles over teaching religion in publicschools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1605 - New Tunes for Beloved Words: Rick Lee James 27.04.2016 54:04

Rick Lee James is a music minister, writer, podcaster, and traveling musician. His new album, Hymns, Prayers, and Invitations, brings together both his original compositions, as well as his re-imaginings of well-known and well-loved old hymns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1603 - Rethinking the Church in the 21st Century: Diana Butler-Bass 18.04.2016 54:03

David Dault interviews Diana Butler-Bass about her new book, Grounded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1601 - A Ministry of Accompaniment: Marge Nykaza 03.04.2016 54:05

Marge Nykaza is the founder and director of Harmony, Hope and Healing - a ministry to homeless and under-resourced families across the Chicago area. The most visible part of the ministry is choral groups composed of the homeless - but as Nykaza points out, their work is much more about the soul repair, which happens through the music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1604 - The Seven Last Words of Jesus: Fr. James Martin, SJ 20.03.2016 57:03

Around the world, Catholic and Protestant Christians are making preparations for Holy Week, a series of worship services leading up Easter, the day that Christians proclaim Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. During the day known as Good Friday,there is a tradition in many Christian communities to reflect on a series of phrases known as the "Seven Last Words" of Jesus as he hung on the cross. W...

#1520 - Tastes of the Divine: Michelle Voss-Roberts 13.03.2016 54:04

We explore the new field of comparative theology as we discuss Professor Voss-Roberts's award-winning new book, Tastes of the Divine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1519 - The Synod on the Family: Peter Steinfels 21.02.2016 54:02

We talk to longtime Commonweal editor Peter Steinfels about the recent Synod on the Family, and its implications for both Catholics and Protestants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1518 - The Gospel Is Personal, Never Private: Jim Wallis 29.01.2016 54:04

We speak with Sojourners founder and bestselling author Jim Wallis about his life, his work, and his new book, America's Original Sin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1517 - Dance, Sing, Clap, Laugh, Cry: Dr. Alton B. Pollard 13.01.2016 54:04

We speak with Dr. Alton Pollard, Dean of Howard Divinity School, about living the promise of the Gospel in a violent world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1516 - There by Grace: Nadia Bolz-Weber 10.12.2015 56:46

Tattoos, foul language, and a heart for the Gospel. Pastor and author Nadia Bolz-Weber talks about her new book, Accidental Saints, and the centrality of grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1514 - Stories from Pakistan: Saadia Faruqi 15.11.2015 54:04

An interview with Pakistani-American author Saadia Faruqi about her new book of short stories, Brick Walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices