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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#2033 - Re-Awakening Advent Wonder: Scott Erickson
Scott Erickson is an artist and performer who, with his new book Honest Advent, has created a wonderful set of meditations and images for reflecting on the earthiness and mystery at the heart of the Advent season
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#2032 - Life Among the Bruderhof: Clare Stober
Three decades ago, Clare Stober left behind a successful middle class life to follow Jesus. Now, with a new book, she has helped collect a hundred stories of the world of the Bruderhof
58 min
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#2031 - The Journey of Recovery from Childhood ...
Dr. Michael Lovell, president of Marquette University, opens up about his own own experience with trauma, and how that has led him to work to create resources for trauma recovery for the city of Milwaukee and the Midwest
58 min
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#2030 - The Influence of Norman Lear on the Rel...
Our guest L. Benjamin Rolsky joins us to discuss his recent book, The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left, where he looks at the legacy of television mogul Norman Lear on American religious and political culture.
59 min
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#2029 - Jesus Named Names: Heidi B. Neumark
Pastor Heidi Neumark returns to Things Not Seen to talk about her forthcoming book, Sanctuary: Being Christian in the Wake of Trump, which will be released later this month
54 min
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#2028 - A Place at the Table: Emily M. D. Scott
Rev. Emily Scott is a pastor and church planter. She talks to us about her work, and her recent book For All Who Hunger: Searching for Communion in a Shattered World
56 min
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#2027 - Dismantling the Narratives of Racial Hi...
In his recent book, White Lies, pastor Daniel Hill offers nine strategies for addressing both individual and systemic white supremacy in our lives and in our churches
59 min
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#2026 - Keepsakes Lasting Beyond Any Hunger: Th...
Essayist, editor, and historian Thomas Frank has been writing about the American experiment, and exploring the twists and turns of our common struggles. His most recent book, The People, No!, looks at the ways we misunderstand Populism, and how its promise might be rehabilitated.
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#2025 - The Promise of Prophetic Pragmatism: Br...
Our guests are two philosophy professors, who have written a book that presents their ongoing dialogue about Cornel West, and the promise of "prophetic pragmatism" as a distinctly American political and philosophical movement
62 min
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#2024 - Riding at the Edge of the Herd: Joanna ...
Joanna Brooks returns to the show with a n honest look at the history of racism in the LDS church. We talk about her recent book Mormonism and White Supremacy
59 min
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#2008 - The Pragmatic Prophet: Martin Doblmeier...
We revisit our conversation with 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, which aired on PBS earlier this year.
58 min
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#2023 - Recovering from Our Addiction to Soul M...
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.
60 min
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#2022 - The Inevitable Goodness of Growth: Colb...
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.
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#2021 - Proximity, Curiosity, and Humility: Mic...
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.
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#2020 - Bringing Our Whole Selves to Worship: K...
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, explores these complexities with wit, honesty, and grace.
56 min
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#2019 - Ministry in a time of COVID: Rick Lee J...
We welcome back frequent guest Rick Lee James to talk about ministry, music, and Mister Rogers during the COVID-19 pandemic
61 min
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#2018 - Religious freedom is not just for Chris...
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
54 min
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#2017 - The Prophetic Gospel of Tupac Shakur: D...
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
58 min
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#2016 - The Gospel According to Mad Men: Ann Du...
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
57 min
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#2007 - God is Always Walkin' the Line: Richard...
Our guest Richard Beck discusses his recent book, Trains, Jesus, and Murder, which explores the many spiritual sides of Johnny Cash
55 min
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#2015 - A Leader Has Followers: Alex Tindal Wie...
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.
58 min
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#2014 - Helping Ministries Navigate the Court o...
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.
57 min
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#2013 - The Evolving Role of the "Religious Lef...
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.
61 min
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#2012 - Recovering the history of Catholic deac...
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
55 min
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#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
59 min