Things Not Seen Podcast

Rev. Jacqui Lewis takes her readers on a journey in her recent book Fierce Love - across the country, across decades, and from trauma to healing to flourishing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest, historian Daniel Silliman, has looked at five novels that helped shape the culture and faith of Evangelicalism in America. We talk about his recent book, Reading Evangelicals, and explore this fascinating odyssey of religion and politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After decades in the pulpit, pastor Katie Hays helped found a church for those who felt "devout and kicked out." She talks to us about her journey, and about her recent book, God Gets Everything God Wants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest Danté Stewart talks about his recent book Shoutin;' In the Fire: An American Epistle, and the theological imperative to be honestly Black in white-controlled spaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her recent book, Atando Cabos, our guest Elizabeth Conde-Frazier explores the rich and varied contributions of Latinx communities to theological education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

King Herod the Great looms large on the edges of the stories of the New Testament. In a monumental and fascinating new study, Bruce Chilton digs deep into the history and intrigue of this theocratic monarch, and the dynasty he founded.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest, jazz musician Deanna Witkoski, has written a spiritual biography of Mary Lou Williams, whose life and music helped to shape American Jazz and influence Catholic liturgy in the 20th Century Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest Shannon K. Evans talks about the vast landscapes of feminine spirituality and the value of deep connection with diverse voices and experiences in her recent book Rewilding Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back songwriter Carrie Newcomer to talk about her recent album and book of poetry, both with the title Until Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest Rhiannon Graybill invites us to look at the uncomfortable parts of the Old Testament with new eyes, through re-reading and even "unhappy reading" that unearths the fuzzy, messy, and icky parts of the stories. NOTE: While not explicit, this episode does mention sexuality, rape, and gendered violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest Susan Garthwaite has produced a rich and accessible introduction to the thought and writings of St. Hildegard designed for today's seekers and spiritual directors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spring of 2013 our guest Taylor Schumann survived a horrific shooting event that left her traumatized in soul and body. She talks to us about her recent book, When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough, and how people of faith must confront the stark realities of gun violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest Julie Rodgers spent years trying to "pray the gay away" in her life and her relationships. In her recent book, Outlove, she tells her story of coming back to both her faith and her self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking through the lens of the biblical narrative of Esther, our guest Brenda Salter McNeil challenges Christians to recognize the pain in our world so they can work together to repair what is broken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest Dan Koch has been studying spiritual abuse and trauma in Christian churches. We talk about his recent findings, and their implications for faith in the 21st century Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Jennifer Butler loved the Bible and her Christian faith, but then was disillusioned when it was used against her as a woman. Instead of leaving religion, she found a fresh approach to faith as liberation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome our returning guest Jordan Denari Duffner to talk about her recent book Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest, Princeton Seminary professor Keri Day, talks about her recent book, Notes of a Native Daughter. In it, she challenges the norms and assumptions of theological education and invites readers to join in a revolutionary hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to a conversation from earlier this year, where historian and theologian Dr. Massimo Faggioli provides an insightful overview of Catholicism in US politics, and its place as an anchor in the life of Joe Biden, the man elected to lead the country at a decisive crossroads, an unprecedented moment in US history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest, historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, discusses her timely and polarizing book, Jesus and John Wayne. This heavily-researched historical account of American Evangelicalism has ignited conversations within denominations and across political divides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices