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 things
• The Accessorized Bible 
• The Francis Effect Podcast
• Things Not Seen: Conversations About Culture and Faith
• David at Loyola University 
• Karl Rahner banana essay - Theology of Freedom
• The Good Place
• Hannah Arendt - On Violence
• An Octopus has Three Whole Hearts by: Joy Sullivan 

Key Topics

• The metaphor of the Bible as an accessory versus a rulebook
• The importance of moral seriousness and slow reflection
• The concept of takun olam (repairing the world)
• The role of love and responsiveness in faith and relationships
• The impact of technology on empathy and storytelling

Chapters
01:00 The Heart of an Octopus: A Poetic Introduction
02:01 David Dalt: A Multifaceted Journey
03:00 The Evolution of a Career: From Music to Academia
05:59 Things Not Seen: Conversations on Culture and Faith
10:44 Navigating Faith in a Polarized World
14:45 The Bible: A Tool for Good or Evil?
20:10 The Accessorized Bible: Purpose and Timing
26:17 Moral Seriousness: Slowing Down to Reflect
30:52 Technology and Its Ethical Implications
32:02 Exploring Technology and Power Dynamics
34:32 The Role of Narrative in Repairing the World
37:43 The Impact of Technology on Empathy
38:56 Transcending Technique in Art and Life
43:22 The Bible: A Source of Questions and Insights
47:14 Influences and Ancestry in Thought
51:49 Catastrophic Love and Institutional Challenges
59:30 The Intention to Love in Relationships