Faith Seeking Understanding: A Podcast on Christian Faith and 21st Century Life

Michael and Allan discuss the upcoming mid-term election and the wild aftermath that is likely in store for the American people.

On this episode of "Believing Is Seeing," I interview Sarah Wells on her latest Book, "To Say One Million Times, Wow! Essays on Awe, Faith, and Family from America's Great Outdoors."

Sarah's writing is thoughtful and insightful.

Republican rhetoric often paints communists, socialists, and leftists as looming threats, using fear‑driven narratives to energize supporters and frame ideological battles.

Michael and Allan get beyond the memes and political talking points to examine the issues more closely.

Michael and Allan discuss the semiquincentennial birthday of the United States. They ponder the promises of becoming "a more perfect union," and the problems that threaten it.

In this QT, I briefly respond to the major reasons people give to revoke the Temporary Protected Status of Haitians and Syrians,

In the book, Paul and John in Harmony: A Theological and Historical Exploration, Michael Gorman argues that the two apostles proclaim a unified vision of cruciform love, participation in Christ, and Spirit‑empowered transformation. Gorman shows how their writings mutually illuminate themes of incarnation, self‑giving love, and faithful discipleship, revealing a coherent New Testament theology rather than competing voices.

We've seen the memes accusing one party or the other being mostly responsible for deficits, unemployment, and recessions. Michael and Allan get beyond the memes and drill down in answering the question of whether Republicans or Democrats are worse for economic prosperity. Spoiler Alert: It's complicated.

Allan interviews Tom Oord on the first of three volumes entitled, A Systematic Theology of Love. How does a love-centered theology inform Scripture, doctrine, and life in the world?

Is there a place for government in providing for its citizens? Health care? SNAP benefits? Job training? In his Short Take, we discuss how the Bible informs us on this.

On this "Short Take" we explore the mysterious figures of Genesis 6, tracing their origins, interpretations, and theological significance. From ancient giants to symbolic readings, the episode considers biblical context, historical views, and why these enigmatic beings continue to capture imagination and spark debate today in modern discussions.

Check out Sandra Richter's book, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament.