Spoken in Good Faith

Spoken in Good Faith is built on a simple premise: worthwhile conversation begins when we listen carefully, speak plainly, and engage one another in good faith. Hosted by James Newcomb and published by Gramer-Petrulo, each episode brings together people with something meaningful to say, and gives them the time and space to say it. The subjects vary: faith, culture, art, ideas, work, history, human experience, and the questions that resist easy answers. Agreement is never required. Sincerity, however, is.

Spoken in Good Faith is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Spoken in Good Faith, a arts show with 29 episodes published.

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  When the Temple Implodes: Rebuilding a Life in Christ feat. Paul Karos

  Sep 10, 20261h 16m

  What happens when something good—work, health, family, success—becomes the foundation upon which everything else depends? Paul Karos knows firsthand. After rising to the top of the Wall Street world, his outward success concealed a life that was quietly collapsing. Drawing from his book, The Ultimate Building Project: The Human Person , Paul explains the Orthodox Christian vision of the human person as a temple of God: grounded in Christ, strengthened through sacramental, liturgical, ascetical, and communal life, and supported by the many pillars that make up everyday existence. Resources The Ultimate Building Project: The Human Person: An Orthodox Christian Perspective on Building Your Life — Paul Karos https://svspress.com/the-ultimate-building-project-the-human-person/ Person to Person — Paul Karos and Dr. Harry Boosalis Available through Ancient Faith Ministries and major podcast platforms.

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  Machinic Decerebration: Art, Attention, and the Things We No Longer See feat. Steven Seidenberg

  Sep 9, 202623 min

  Artist, poet, photographer, and philosopher Steven Seidenberg joins James Newcomb for a conversation about representation—how we translate reality into image, language, and art, and what gets lost in the process. Steven explains why photography is never simply a mirror of the world, why abandoned buildings and vacant spaces can carry more emotional force than conventional beauty, and how his work finds meaning in what people ordinarily overlook. They also discuss “machinic decerebration,” the flattening effects of modern technology, and why an artist’s true voice is often discovered not by inventing a style, but by recognizing the particularities already present in the way one creates. Resources mentioned: Steven Seidenberg — Artist, poet, photographer, and philosopher whose work spans photography, poetry, fiction, and philosophical inquiry. StevenSeidenberg.com Coda — Seidenberg’s 2026 book from Omnidawn, combining philosophy, narrative, poetry, humor, and linguistic experimentation around questions of perception, memory, knowledge, and the self. The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South — Seidenberg’s photographic study of structures left behind by the failed postwar Riforma Fondiaria land-reform project in southern Italy. Kanazawa Vacancy — A forthcoming photography project documenting akiya—vacant houses—and akichi—vacant lots—in Kanazawa, Japan, and the strange absences created as an urban landscape changes over time.

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  What If the God You Believe In Doesn’t Exist? feat. Todd Isberner

  Sep 8, 202636 min

  What if God exists—but the version of God you believe in doesn’t? Author Todd Isberner joins James to explore how culture, upbringing, personal desires, religious experience, and suffering shape our understanding of God. They examine the competing images of a distant God, an endlessly permissive God, and an angry God waiting to punish us—and ask whether any of them resemble the God revealed in Scripture. Along the way, Todd and James discuss suffering as a test of what we really believe, the limits of our need for answers, and what it means to move beyond merely knowing about God toward genuine communion with Him. At the heart of the conversation is a deceptively simple idea: God is love. Not merely a God who loves, but a God whose very nature is love. And if that's true, knowing who God actually is changes everything. Resources mentioned: Is God Really Who You Think He Is? Todd's book is available through the website, along with a companion study guide, audiobook, and online video course. toddisbernerbook.com Your Biggest Breakthrough Todd and wife Wendie's podcast featuring stories of personal and spiritual transformation. yourbiggestbreakthrough.com #ToddIsberner #Christianity #Faith #God #KnowingGod #ChristianFaith #Spirituality #Suffering #Scripture #ChristianLiving

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  Before You Throw Your Computer Out the Window: The Surprisingly Human Side of IT

  Aug 25, 202628 min

  Technology is supposed to make work easier—until it becomes the thing everyone is fighting. IT consultant Tim Maile joins James to talk about the surprisingly human side of technology: bad systems, over-automation, security blind spots, and the communication problems hiding behind technical failures. Tim shares a corporate IT horror story that turned a one-week contract into nine months, explains why businesses often misunderstand what they actually need, and makes the case that good IT is less about fixing computers than understanding people. The best technology, he argues, should work for the business—not force the business to work for it. About the guest: Tim Maile is the Founder and Principal Consultant of TKM PM IT Solutions, helping businesses simplify technology, improve cybersecurity, and build reliable IT systems that support growth. https://tkmitpm.uk With extensive experience in IT, project management, and business operations, Tim specialises in delivering practical, jargon-free solutions that make technology work for people—not the other way around. Keywords: Tim Maile, IT consulting, business technology, small business IT, automation, cybersecurity, CRM, two-factor authentication, technical communication, human-centered technology, business systems, digital transformation, customer service, entrepreneurship #TimMaile #ITConsulting #BusinessTechnology #Automation #Cybersecurity #SmallBusiness #DigitalTransformation #TechnicalCommunication #ThatsWhatIMeantToSay

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  Social Media that Actually Encourages Social Behavior? This Can't Be!

  Aug 18, 202632 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Strauss, founder of Uchi, an app built around the Japanese concept of "uchi" — your inner circle, the people who truly have your back. Kevin explains why real connection is a basic human need (not just a craving), how unmet connection registers in our brains as pain, and why so many of us turn to unhealthy behaviors to fill that gap. We dig into what makes Uchi fundamentally different from traditional social media: no search function, no algorithm chasing your attention, no likes or ads — just reciprocal, asynchronous Q&A between the people who matter most to you. Kevin also shares the surprising two-decade backstory of how Uchi almost had a completely different name, how the app works for families, teachers, and even podcasters through "Uchi Tribes," and why he believes an "Uchi a day keeps the blues at bay." In this episode: What "uchi" and "soto" mean, and why belonging is a basic human need Why feeling unheard causes real emotional pain — and how validation differs from acknowledgment The surprising history behind the Uchi app's name How Uchi's onboarding, invite, and reciprocity system works Uchi Tribes: how podcasters, teachers, and families use the app for deeper conversations Why Uchi's "algorithm" (chronological, no ads, no influencers) is the opposite of social media The psychology of instant vs. delayed gratification, and why social media exploits it Links: Uchi website: uchiconnection.com Download Uchi: search "UCHI" on the App Store (look for the purple icon) Connect with Kevin Strauss: Uchi: uchiconnection.com | @uchiconnection

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