Ironically enough, while religion dims and even disappears from the scene in many cases, it is the philosophy and psychology that hold out against the notion of giving up, of abandoning ourselves to the dregs of life. Of seeing it as useless. Of surrendering to its challenges, depressed by its losses and deluded by its fruitless promises of success, of wealth, of power, of whatever brings us to the brink.

The "Evolving God, Evolving World, Evolving Purpose" series explores deep questions of faith in a changing world, and how we can understand the nature of faith in the face of unsureness. The series takes influence from a trinity of sources: "An Evolving God, an Evolving Purpose, an Evolving World" by Joan Chittister, the artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe, & the Webb telescope.

In this episode, Rev. Laura Vail Fregin begins this series with an examination of how long-held beliefs interact with new evidence, challenging truths and humbling our understanding of reality.

Sermon by Rev. Laura Vail Fregin
Music: "Love is Little" by David García Saldaña, performed by Ryan Humphreys
Podcast produced by the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles