Learning How to See with Brian McLaren

Exploring how to recognize and transform unconscious biases and systemic AI summary

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How do we transform and transcend our biases? From judgments made unconsciously to complacency in systemic evil, we must learn how to see if we are to learn how to transform. Center for Action and Contemplation faculty member Brian McLaren hosts the podcast series Learning How to See. Listen and discover how seeing is social, political, and contemplative.

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Genesis 29-31 — Waiting for the Dream to Die

2026-10-29 · 49 min · Season 10, episode 8

Today our hosts reflect on the story of Jacob — a trickster who gets tricked, and whose dreams are deferred. They also discuss Randy and Edith Woodleys’ decades-long work to build Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth…
Genesis 37-50 — The Pit and The Feast

2026-10-22 · 46 min · Season 10, episode 7

Today's episode features an audio essay from Edith Woodley on the Biblical story of Joseph, which she first knew as a child in its tidy, happily-ever-after form. Brian McLaren and Randy Woodley respond, tracing how…
Genesis 12, Joshua 1 — Two Continents, Two Covenants

2026-10-15 · 47 min · Season 10, episode 6

In today's episode, we look at the Genesis 12 story of Abram, in contrast to that of Joshua. Hosts Brian McLaren, Randy Woodley, and Edith Woodley explore how Abram, as an immigrant, respects the customs and values of…
Genesis 12 — When God Got It Right

2026-10-08 · 48 min · Season 10, episode 5

In today's episode, we look at the Genesis 12 story of Abram’s call. Hosts Brian McLaren, Randy Woodley, and Edith Woodley explore what it means to be “blessed to be a blessing,” how generosity and hospitality can shape…
Genesis 11: 1-9 — Scattered on Purpose

2026-10-01 · 37 min · Season 10, episode 4

In today's episode, we explore the story of the Tower of Babel and turn the usual reading of it upside down. Diverse languages, in this telling, are not the curse — the tower is. In this conversation, Brian McLaren,…
Genesis 6-9 — What The Flood Could Not Get

2026-09-24 · 39 min · Season 10, episode 3

Thank you for joining us for today's episode of Learning How to See, hosted by Brian McLaren, with guest hosts Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley and Edith Woodley. Today, Edith reads the Biblical flood story from Genesis 6–9. She…
Genesis 4 — Am I My Brother's Murderer

2026-09-17 · 55 min · Season 10, episode 2

In today's episode, our hosts Brian McLaren, Randy Woodley, and Edith Woodley explore the story of Cain and Abel through a lens of Indigenous wisdom, considering the origins of human violence and the contrast between…
Genesis 1 — The Good Earth

2026-09-10 · 54 min · Season 10, episode 1

Welcome to the 10th season of Learning How to See hosted by Brian McLaren and guest hosts Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley and Edith Woodley. In today's episode, our hosts examine Genesis 1 through the lens of Indigenous wisdom,…
Coming Soon: Learning How to See The Bible

2026-08-27 · 2 min · Season 10, episode 1

Season Ten begins September 10th! This season on Learning How to See, host Brian McLaren and co-hosts Randy and Edith Woodley will focus on experiencing the Biblical text with a heart of seeking and curiosity. Brief…
Bonus: Listener Questions

2026-01-15 · 57 min · Season 9, episode 7

Today Brian and Carmen address your questions including a deeper dive into Carmen's translation of Corinthians 13, what we mean when talk about love, and tips for knowing when to leave. Resources: Find the transcript…

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