Pursuing Faith with Dominic Done

In this eye-opening episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic Done sits down with Benjamin Nolot, founder and CEO of Exodus Cry, a leading organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and breaking the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation. Benji is a filmmaker, activist, and advocate whose work has exposed the hidden realities of exploitation through powerful documentaries like *Nefarious: Merchant of Souls* and *Liberated: The Ne...

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, we continue our season of exploring faith with a special guest—New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff. Bob joins us to discuss his latest book, Catching Whimsy: 365 Days of Possibility, a devotional designed to spark curiosity, joy, and a renewed sense of wonder in everyday life.  

Together, we dive into what it means to embrace whimsy as a way of following Jesus, how redemption shapes our unde...

The story of the prodigal son isn’t just one of the most powerful parables in the Bible—it’s one of the most enduring stories in culture, inspiring countless works of art, music, and literature throughout history. But beyond its cultural impact lies a deeply personal truth: it’s a story about grace, forgiveness, and coming home. In this episode, we explore the profound meaning behind Jesus’ parable, uncovering how both the rebellio...

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We then dive into a message Dominic gave recently, called "Habits of a...

In this episode, we look at Acts 8, exploring the powerful story of how the early church responded to opposition. This episode begins by examining the catalyst for revival in Judea and Samaria—persecution that scattered believers but also ignited a movement that would transform entire regions. We unpack Philip's evangelistic efforts in Samaria, where miraculous signs and conversions took place, including the intriguing encount...

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, we sit down with Dr. Bethany Sollereder, a leading theologian and scholar known for her innovative work at the crossroads of theology and science. We explore her latest book, Why Is There Suffering?: Pick Your Own Theological Expedition, which invites readers to navigate different perspectives on one of life’s most profound questions. Bethany also shares personal stories from her time at Oxford, i...

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Moses, exploring Acts 7:20-34. Moses was a shepherd, yet called by God to deliver his people. We’ll explore how Moses' life exemplifies the "hero’s journey” which has been deeply influential in great works of art, stories and movies. We also reflect on Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, whose life and martyrdom sparked a revival t...

In this episode, we dive into Acts 5:12-16 to uncover the extraordinary events where the apostles performed miraculous healings. We explore how these acts of divine intervention polarized responses, with some people filled with faith and others gripped by fear. We'll discuss the profound questions these stories raise about the nature of healing: Does it still happen today? How does God heal? What is the purpose of healing? Dis...

In this episode, we explore Jesus' declaration, "I am the light of the world" made during the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant Jewish festival.
Jesus' words challenge the religious leaders and offer a radical vision of spiritual guidance and human flourishing.
We'll dive into the rich symbolism of light in biblical theology, the historical context of Jesus' statement, and its powerful impl...

In this episode, Dominic talks about the reality and power of miracles. Every one of us longs for a miracle in our lives. It could be the need for a physical, mental, or emotional miracle. Perhaps a breakthrough in a relationship or finances.

The Bible is full of miracle stories. But these stories aren’t just superstitious legends; they're hope-filled reminders of what God can do in our life right now.

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Acts 2 records one of the greatest and most important sermons ever preached. God used it to spearhead a revival that turned the world upside down. What’s surprising, however, is not that God used words to initiate a revolution — but who he used to speak it. In this message, Dominic shares how grace retells the story of our failure and makes it something beautiful. As Brennan Manning wrote, "To live by grace means to acknowledg...

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic explores John 8, and the words Jesus spoke to a woman who was full of shame. He said to her, “neither do I condemn you, go your way and sin no more."

When we are in a place of shame, the natural response is to hide our truest self or to push people away. For example, in the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve ate of a tree and realized they were ‘naked and ashamed’ and immediately hid from G...

In this episode, Dominic has a conversation with Joseph Clair. Joseph serves as the executive dean of the Cultural Enterprise, which encompasses the humanities, theology, and education. He is also dean of the College of Humanities and an associate professor of theology and culture.

Before joining the George Fox faculty in 2013, he earned his PhD in the religion, ethics and politics program at Princeton University while also working ...

In this special Christmas episode, Dominic shares a message from the gospel of John. What’s unique about this gospel is that, unlike the other gospels, John doesn’t give us the facts about Christmas. For example, there is no mention of the manger, the star or the wise men. Instead, he digs past the details and shares what Christmas means — not only theologically, but for our lives personally.

Augustine, the early church theologian o...

In this episode, Dominic explores the story of Jesus sudden healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15). God is a God of 'suddenly.' This is found 87 times in the Bible. 

They wept, 'suddenly' an angel appeared at the tomb...
They walked, 'suddenly' He appeared on the Emmaus road...
They prayed, 'suddenly' the Spirit came down...

Watch. Listen. Prepare. ...

 In this episode of Pursuing Faith (first published by the Unbelievable Podcast), Dominic debates British philosopher and atheist, Julian Baggini. Julian is the author of over 20 books, founder of the British Humanist Association, has written articles for the New York times, the Guardian, and the Wall Street Journal, and has given a Ted Talk on philosophy and neuroscience.

Dominic and Julian discuss the virtues, human longing and pu...

Have you lost your sense of wonder? Are there things, places, opportunities, or people that, in your stress and distraction, you’ve looked past? Have you failed to see the beauty right in front of you? In the hope of big happiness, are you missing the small joys? 

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, Dominic Done takes some time to reflect on the practice of gratitude. In the midst of our busy life, God invites us to slow down and fix...

In political science, the word “reactionary” is used to describe someone who is content with the status quo. Without a vision of their own, when change comes, they quickly adapt to the new environment. However, a “revolutionary” is someone who creates and calls others into positive change.

As you study the life of Jesus, we discover that he was a true revolutionary. As He led his disciples, his life was a conduit for grace, compassi...