Things Not Seen Podcast

"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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#1618 - The Liturgical Archipelago: Jonathan Me...
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.
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#1617 - A Place To Truly Give Ourselves Away: R...
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
55 min
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#1616 - Exploring the Meaning of Peace: John No...
Our guest John Noltner has driven thousands of miles to photograph people and ask them the question, "What does peace mean to you?"
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#1615 - Pax Americana, Shalom Americana: Lisa S...
We speak to author Lisa Sharon Harper about her new book, The Very Good Gospel.
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#1614 - Keeping the Covenant: Rev. Katherine Wi...
We talk to Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey about her new book, Very Married
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#1613 - The Limits of Chastity: Rev. Bromleigh ...
We talk to Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan about her new book, Good Christian Sex: Why Chastity Isn't the Only Option
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#1612 - Moving Faithfully Beyond the Limitation...
We speak with Bishop Spong about his long career, some of his iconoclastic stances toward faith, and about his new book, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy
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#1304b - No Faith Required: Chris Stedman [REBR...
We revisit our 2013 conversation with Chris Stedman, author of Faithiest.
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#1611 - Faith, The Universe, and Everything: Re...
Paul Wallace is both a scientist and a minister. We discuss his new book, Stars Beneath Us: Finding God in the Evolving Cosmos
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#1610 - Drugs, Mercy, and the Gospel: Rev. Alex...
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.
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#1609 - R&B Pastor: Rev. Julian "J-Kwest" DeSha...
Julian DeShazier brings all his talents to ministry, as a minister, activist, and performer.
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#1608 - When God Isn't Green: Jay Wexler
We welcome back Boston Law Professor Jay Wexler to talk about his recent book, which finds him exploring the points around the globe where religion and environmentalism come into conflict.
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#1607 - Rediscovering the Jewish Jesus: Rabbi E...
We talk with rabbi and author Evan Moffic about his new book, What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Jewishness of Jesus.
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#1606 - Public Education and Religion: Linda K....
We talk with Linda K. Wertheimer about her new book, Faith Ed: Teaching about Religion in an Age of Intolerance
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#1605 - New Tunes for Beloved Words: Rick Lee J...
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.
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#1603 - Rethinking the Church in the 21st Centu...
David Dault interviews Diana Butler-Bass about her new book, Grounded
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#1601 - A Ministry of Accompaniment: Marge Nykaza
Marge Nykaza is the founder and director of Harmony, Hope and Healing - a ministry to homeless and under-resourced families across the Chicago area.
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#1604 - The Seven Last Words of Jesus: Fr. Jame...
We speak with Fr. James Martin about his new book, Seven Last Words, a collection of his meditations on the final hours of Jesus, and what it means for believers and nonbelievers alike.
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#1520 - Tastes of the Divine: Michelle Voss-Rob...
We explore the new field of comparative theology as we discuss Professor Voss-Roberts's award-winning new book, Tastes of the Divine
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#1519 - The Synod on the Family: Peter Steinfels
We talk to longtime Commonweal editor Peter Steinfels about the recent Synod on the Family, and its implications for both Catholics and Protestants
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#1518 - The Gospel Is Personal, Never Private: ...
We speak with Sojourners founder and bestselling author Jim Wallis about his life, his work, and his new book, America's Original Sin
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#1517 - Dance, Sing, Clap, Laugh, Cry: Dr. Alto...
We speak with Dr. Alton Pollard, Dean of Howard Divinity School, about living the promise of the Gospel in a violent world
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#1516 - There by Grace: Nadia Bolz-Weber
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.
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#1514 - Stories from Pakistan: Saadia Faruqi
An interview with Pakistani-American author Saadia Faruqi about her new book of short stories, Brick Walls
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#1515 - Civic Virtue: John Danforth on Religion...
In his new book, The Relevance of Religion, John Danforth argues that the voices of people of faith are needed today in the public square.
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