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Exploring what it means to be faithfully Christian in our always-changing world with its challenges and opportunities. I like to think out loud and talk with friends about biblical texts, books, polit... more
FAQs about Faith Improvised:How many episodes does Faith Improvised have?The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.
February 06, 2024You Are Not Your JobIn this episode, Steve and I talk about our identities in relation to our jobs and careers....more50minPlay
January 23, 2024Chosen FamilyIn this episode, Steve and I talk about a bunch of stuff, but especially about the notion of chosen family....more48minPlay
January 16, 2024Adventures in Public EducationIn this episode, I give some updates about the last month or so, and Steve and I talk about the football playoffs and about our experiences in public education....more55minPlay
December 12, 2023Tim Gets Some PerspectiveIn this episode, Steve and I talk about a bunch of different topics, but especially some recent lessons in perspective....more54minPlay
November 28, 2023Gaining Perspective on Our SufferingIn this episode, Steve and I talk about how holding onto a right perspective helps us deal with our suffering....more55minPlay
November 21, 2023Doing What You Love & Maintaining PerspectiveIn this episode, we ended up talking quite a bit about Johnny Marr's autobiography, Set the Boy Free, and the sort of person Marr embodies. He stayed focused on what he loved--playing guitar--and remained committed to those around him, which kept him from losing his perspective on life.I also mentioned a few books: Underland, by Robert Macfarlane; Empire of Pain, by Patrick Radden Keefe; Devil House, by John Darnielle; and, of course, Johnny Marr, Set the Boy Free....more45minPlay
November 14, 2023Long Walks & LaughterIn this episode, Steve and I talk about some of the healing dynamics associated with our practice of taking long walks and the healing power of laughter....more47minPlay
November 07, 2023The Challenges of Our Intellectual JourneysIn this episode, Steve and I reflect on our personal transformations over the last 25 years, and the emotional, relational, and intellectual dynamics involved in those....more49minPlay
October 31, 2023The Place of Pain and Suffering in the Pursuit of Happiness and WholenessIn this episode, Steve and I talk about how painful situations can be catalysts for growth, and under what conditions that can happen....more50minPlay
October 24, 2023The Quest for Certainty in an Uncertain WorldIn this episode, Steve and I talk about certainty and uncertainty, reflecting on Mark C. Taylor's comment, in his book, After God, that "Certainty is the symptom of death; uncertainty, the pulse of life."...more42minPlay
FAQs about Faith Improvised:How many episodes does Faith Improvised have?The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.