Asking Better Questions: The Pursuit of Truth with Dr. Suse McBay

Today on The Wayne Watson Podcast, Wayne is joined by Anglican vicar, biblical scholar, and longtime friend Dr. Suse McBay. What begins as lighthearted conversation between old friends quickly unfolds into a thoughtful and wide-ranging exploration of culture and the pursuit of God's truth. From Oxford to Texas and back again, Suse reflects on her journey through ministry and academia, offering insight into what it means to teach Scripture while navigating different cultures with kindness and humility, living out a faith that is both deeply studied and genuinely lived. As the conversation deepens, Wayne and Suse explore the tension between knowledge and certainty and the resulting responsibility of those within the ministry space, as well as the quiet wisdom that comes from recognizing how much we still have to learn. Insightful, honest, and often humorous, this episode is a reminder that faith is not just about having answers, but about learning to ask better questions, while trusting God in the process.(00:00) Introducing Dr. Suse McBay(03:02) First Impressions and Unexpected Friendship(06:10) Teaching Old Testament and Greek(09:34) Women in Ministry and Cultural Expectations(13:30) Riverway, Church Planting, and Cultural Context(19:34) What a PhD Really Teaches You(24:25) Why Certainty Can Be Misleading(31:10) Friendship, Ministry, and Knowing Yourself(35:42) Living Faithfully Across Different Contexts(47:02) Dogs, the Monarchy, and Final ReflectionsTo learn more about Wayne Watson visit https://waynewatson.com/