Moving in the World with the Intention to Love with David Dault

Today we are joined by David Dault as we dive into his new book The Accessorized Bible. David is an author, professor at Loyola University, award-winning screenwriter, media producer, consultant, podcaster and radio host. We chat about his book which includes beautiful passages on James Baldwin, loving with intention, bringing our own moral lens to the bible, and more! This is a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation. We are grateful for David and his invitation to look more in depth: at our own souls, at the ways we interpret the bible, and at the ways we connect to others.  Show Notes:Substack - David Dault is writing thingsThe Accessorized Bible The Francis Effect PodcastThings Not Seen: Conversations About Culture and FaithDavid at Loyola University Karl Rahner banana essay - Theology of FreedomThe Good PlaceHannah Arendt - On ViolenceAn Octopus has Three Whole Hearts by: Joy Sullivan Key TopicsThe metaphor of the Bible as an accessory versus a rulebookThe importance of moral seriousness and slow reflectionThe concept of takun olam (repairing the world)The role of love and responsiveness in faith and relationshipsThe impact of technology on empathy and storytellingChapters01:00 The Heart of an Octopus: A Poetic Introduction02:01 David Dalt: A Multifaceted Journey03:00 The Evolution of a Career: From Music to Academia05:59 Things Not Seen: Conversations on Culture and Faith10:44 Navigating Faith in a Polarized World14:45 The Bible: A Tool for Good or Evil?20:10 The Accessorized Bible: Purpose and Timing26:17 Moral Seriousness: Slowing Down to Reflect30:52 Technology and Its Ethical Implications32:02 Exploring Technology and Power Dynamics34:32 The Role of Narrative in Repairing the World37:43 The Impact of Technology on Empathy38:56 Transcending Technique in Art and Life43:22 The Bible: A Source of Questions and Insights47:14 Influences and Ancestry in Thought51:49 Catastrophic Love and Institutional Challenges59:30 The Intention to Love in Relationships