Knowing as an Act of Love with Esther Lightcap Meek

In this episode of The Faith (In)Forming Podcast, I sit down with philosopher and author Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek to explore the nature of knowing—not just as an intellectual exercise, but as a deeply relational and transformative act. Drawing from her book A Little Manual for Knowing, Dr. Meek challenges conventional ideas about knowledge, inviting us to embrace mystery, risk, and love in our pursuit of truth.

📖 Topics We Cover:
✅ How knowing is an act of love rather than just information gathering
✅ The influence of Michael Polanyi on Esther’s philosophy of knowledge
✅ Why humility and risk are essential to genuine knowing
✅ How this approach reshapes faith, theology, and personal relationships

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🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48S9KiHPLcq6PXIK0oI0sq
🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-faith-in-forming-podcast/id1736996163

📚 Get the Book: A Little Manual for Knowing – https://a.co/d/3hOoiiY
Dive Deeper with: Loving to Know - https://a.co/d/2W9QY2r

👤 About the Guest:
Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Geneva College and a leading voice in the study of epistemology. Her work focuses on the relational nature of knowledge, drawing inspiration from Michael Polanyi’s philosophy.

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