Things Not Seen Podcast
Things Not Seen
"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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May 3, 2020 • 1h 1min
#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
Apr 27, 2020 • 1h 1min
#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 21, 2020 • 1h 5min
#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 20, 2020 • 58min
#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 6, 2020 • 1h 2min
#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
Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
#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 16, 2020 • 1h 2min
#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 15, 2020 • 59min
#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 2, 2020 • 1h 1min
#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
Feb 6, 2020 • 1h
#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
