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Things Not Seen Podcast

Things Not Seenwww.thingsnotseenradio.com
"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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Episodes

#2023 - Recovering from Our Addiction to Soul Murder: Kerry Connelly

In her recent book, Good White Racist?, Kerry Connelly names what a lot of liberals are often scared to say: that our addiction to the status quo runs deep, and it's harming all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 20Ep. 23

#2022 - The Inevitable Goodness of Growth: Colby Martin

Years ago, Colby Martin found himself on a new path with his faith. Now with his recent book, The Shift, he invites others on the journey to a more welcoming and progressive form of Christianity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 20Ep. 22

#2021 - Proximity, Curiosity, and Humility: Michael T. McRay

Michael McRay knows the power of stories. In his book, I Am Not your Enemy, he draws on his travels to some of the most violent areas of the world to offer stories of hope and transformation in the pursuit of justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 20Ep. 21

#2020 - Bringing Our Whole Selves to Worship: Kaitlin Curtice

We speak with Kaitlin Curtice about the dualities of being an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and someone who has grown up in the Christian faith. Her recent book, Native: Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering God, explores these complexities with wit, honesty, and grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202059 minSeason 20Ep. 20

#2019 - Ministry in a time of COVID: Rick Lee James

We welcome back frequent guest Rick Lee James to talk about ministry, music, and Mister Rogers during the COVID-19 pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 20Ep. 19

#2018 - Religious freedom is not just for Christians: Jay Wexler

Jay Wexler returns to talk about his recent book, Our Non-Christian Nation: How Atheists, Satanists, Pagans, and Others Are Demanding Their Rightful Place in Public Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 202058 minSeason 20Ep. 18

#2017 - The Prophetic Gospel of Tupac Shakur: Daniel White Hodge

Our guest Daniel White Hodge returns to Things Not Seen to discuss his recent book, Baptized in Dirty Water: Reimagining the Gospel According to Tupac Amaru Shakur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 20Ep. 17

#2016 - The Gospel According to Mad Men: Ann Duncan and Jacob Goodson

Our guests Ann Duncan and Jacob Goodson are co-editors of the recent anthology, The Universe is Indifferent: Theology, Philosophy, and Mad Men. The book explores issues raised by the popular AMC television show, and its central character, Don Draper.t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 20201 hrSeason 20Ep. 16

#2015 - A Leader Has Followers: Alex Tindal Wiesendanger

Our guest Alex Tindal Wiesendanger has spent years studying how grassroots movements can be effective for social change. One of his most important lessons is, start with the Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 20Ep. 15

#2014 - Helping Ministries Navigate the Court of Public Opinion: Tom Ciesielka

For more than three decades, Tom Ciesielka has used both faith and passion to guide him in his role as a public relations consultant. We talk about how he balances budgets and belief as a small business owner with a heart for the Gospel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 20Ep. 14

#2013 - The Evolving Role of the "Religious Left": Jack Jenkins

Jack Jenkins's recent book, American Prophets, maps the complex interplay of progressive political movements and religious communities in America over the past three decades. The result is both wide-ranging and fascinating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 20Ep. 13

#2012 - Recovering the history of Catholic deacons: Phyllis Zagano

Dr. Phyllis Zagano is an internationally recognized scholar on the history of the diaconate. In particular, she is an expert on the history of women deacons. We discuss her recent book, Women: Icons of Christ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 202058 minSeason 20Ep. 12

#2011 - Lessons from Haiti: Josh Goralski

We welcome back Josh Goralski to talk about the lessons he has learned after a year of leading his organization, Unlocking Communities, which is changing lives on the impoverished island of Haiti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 20Ep. 11

#2010 - The Merciful-Hearted God: David Bentley Hart

Our guest David Bentley Hart believes that Christians have made a centuries-long error around the question of Hell. His recent book, That All Shall Be Saved, offers a hope-filled correction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 20Ep. 10

#2006 - Learning to Be Enough: Peggy Weber

Drawing from deep within the Christian spiritual traditions, our guest Peggy Weber invites listeners to reflect on the fact that, in the eyes of God, they are enough. We discuss her recent book, Enough as You Are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 20Ep. 6

#2009 - A Christian in Public Life: Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove grew up as a conservative and a Republican. Then he heard the voice of Jesus in a food court on Capitol Hill, and his life shifted to focus on care for the least of these among us. We discuss his recent books, Reconstructing the Gospel, and Revolution of Values Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202059 minSeason 20Ep. 9

#2008 - The Pragmatic Prophet: Martin Doblmeier on Telling the Story of Dorothy Day

Our guest is the filmmaker martin Doblemeier, whose career has spanned more than three decades and almost three dozen documentaries. He speaks to us about Revolution of the Heart, his new film about Dorothy Day, premiering on PBS this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 20Ep. 8

#2005 - "We're in the Faithfulness Business": Robert Wicks

Psychologist Robert Wicks has spent his career helping people find their way to authenticity. In his recent book, The Tao of Ordinariness, he shares what he has learned about the journey away from unhealthy individualism and narcissism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 20201 hrSeason 20Ep. 5

#2004 - The Lens of Vulnerability: Ruth Everhart

Rev. Ruth Everhart has made a journey through trauma and abuse, and her powerful story invites readers to explore their own woundedness and healing. We discuss her books, Ruined, and The #MeToo Reckoning. Please note: This episode deals with explicit subjects. TW: rape, sexual harrassment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202059 minSeason 20Ep. 4

#2003 - Empires of Sand: Vince Beiser

Vince Beiser is an award-winning science reporter with an unexpected beat: he chronicles the many ways sand affects our daily lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 202058 minSeason 20Ep. 3

#2002 - The Green Good News: T. Wilson Dickinson

Wilson Dickinson brings us a reading of the Gospels that shows us how to transform our lives and our communities in the face of a growing climate crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 20Ep. 2

#2001 - The Untold History of AIDS and the Catholic Church

We talk with Michael O'Loughlin of America Magazine about the recent podcast series, Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS & the Catholic Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202055 minSeason 20Ep. 1

#1933 - Learning to Find Our Grit: Meggie Lee Calvin

Describing herself as a "recovering holy roller," our guest Meggie Lee Calvin joins us to talk about her recent book, I Am My Own Sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 201959 minSeason 19Ep. 33

#1931 - The Dawn of the Baha'i Faith: Steve Sarowitz

The recent film The Gate chronicles the early history of the Baha'i faith. We speak with executive producer Steve Sarowitz about the making of the film and the events it portrays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 201957 minSeason 19Ep. 31

#1929 - A Ministry of Vulnerability: Gabrielle Earnshaw on Henri Nouwen

Gabrielle Earnshaw has spent two decades with the legacy of beloved author Henri Nouwen. She discusses a new edited volume, Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 201958 minSeason 19Ep. 29

#1930 - Physics and Faith: Stephen Barr

We talk with Professor Stephen Barr about his work in high energy physics, and the possibilities of living a life that mixes scientific rigor with Christian faith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 201957 minSeason 19Ep. 30

#1928 - Live from Southwestern College

We go on the road to Southwestern College in Kansas to record a live conversation with philosopher Jacob Goodson and theologian Jackson Lashier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 201954 minSeason 19Ep. 28
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