21: Calum McCracken I

21: Calum McCracken I

Author: David Goa September 22, 2023 Duration: 1:12:44
One of the pleasures of my teaching and curatorial work, in Universities and Museums, has been welcoming young budding scholars to the table. Our research and thinking together has always been fruitful. Today’s conversation kicks off a series of conversations with young scholars on themes I have been privileged to work on with each of them In the last number of months Calum McCracken has joined me in exploring the rise of Christian nationalism. Since I have always been a bit cautious in studying the diseases of religion, culture, and society not wanting to catch the infection I decided we would begin our work and this conversation considering the Civil Rights Movement that animated much of the 1960 and think about how religion was at play in the gifts it bequeathed to our society. We would then move on to thinking about how the same texts and narratives and similar theological ideas can also be at work in the rise of Christian Nationalism.

In a world saturated with rapid takes and fleeting opinions, In Conversation with David Goa offers a different space. This podcast is a series of thoughtful dialogues where David Goa engages with a diverse range of voices-from artists and philosophers to community leaders and scholars. The discussions meander through the interconnected landscapes of religion, spirituality, arts, and culture, examining how these forces shape our personal lives and the broader society. You’ll hear conversations that are less about debate and more about exploration, delving into the symbols, stories, and creative expressions that form the bedrock of human experience. Each episode is a deep dive into the ideas that animate us, asking how ancient wisdom and contemporary creativity can inform a more reflective and meaningful life. The tone is conversational yet profound, inviting listeners into a genuine exchange of perspectives. It’s for anyone curious about the quiet undercurrents of culture and the sacred dimensions of everyday existence. Through these recorded conversations, the podcast builds a tapestry of insights, suggesting that the most vital questions about who we are and what we value are often found in the spaces between traditional categories. Join David Goa and his guests for a slow, considered look at the world we inhabit together.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 32

In Conversation with David Goa
Podcast Episodes
1: Molly Worthan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:05
I welcome you to our conversation on President Trump, the evangelicals and what is unfolding in American political culture.