Faith and Imagination: A BYU Humanities Center Podcast

The Faith and Imagination podcast hosts rich ecumenical conversations with scholars, theologians, and artists about our experience at the heart of spiritual, intellectual, and religious life. Sponsored by the BYU Humanities Center.

Latest Episodes

May 18, 2026 00:47:52
Ep. 118: The Silent God and the Silenced, with Min-Ah Cho, Georgetown University

Ep. 118: The Silent God and the Silenced, with Min-Ah Cho, Georgetown University

Min-Ah Cho is an associate teaching professor at Georgetown University, where she specializes in constructive theology and Christian spirituality. She recently published a fascinating...

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April 20, 2026 00:52:49
Ep. 117: On Poetry and Hope Beyond All Conception: "The Locust Years," with Paul J. Pastor, poet

Ep. 117: On Poetry and Hope Beyond All Conception: "The Locust Years," with Paul J. Pastor, poet

Paul J. Pastor is a poet, writer, editor, and a former guest on this podcast. He is the executive editor for Nelson Books, an...

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April 06, 2026 00:52:41
Ep. 116: “Sacred Art and Spiritual Healing,” with Katie Kresser, Seattle Pacific University

Ep. 116: “Sacred Art and Spiritual Healing,” with Katie Kresser, Seattle Pacific University

Katie Kresser is Seattle Pacific University’s resident Art Historian. She’s the author of books on John La Farge and on how the death of...

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March 30, 2026 00:43:25
Ep. 115: Highlighted Episode: Holy Saturday, Faith Crisis, and the Poetry of R. S. Thomas

Ep. 115: Highlighted Episode: Holy Saturday, Faith Crisis, and the Poetry of R. S. Thomas

Richard McLauchlan is an independent scholar, a professional biographer, and the author of Saturday’s Silence: R.S. Thomas and Paschal Reading. With Easter approaching, we...

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March 23, 2026 00:43:54
Ep. 114: "Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and the Making of Modern Comedy,” with Jason Crawford, Union University

Ep. 114: "Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and the Making of Modern Comedy,” with Jason Crawford, Union University

Jason Crawford is Professor of English at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where he teaches and writes about early modern literature and culture, with...

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January 12, 2026 00:41:59
Ep. 113: Some Favorite Books of 2025

Ep. 113: Some Favorite Books of 2025

We resume a tradition from the past years, discussing some favorite books we read in 2025. As always, our themes involve religion, spirituality, and...

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