Have you ever judged someone based on how they look, what they believe, or the assumptions you made about them, only to realize later that you were wrong?
In January and February of 2025, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and talk with people I have disagreements with or just to learn something new about someone. I had a few people agree to talk with me, and one of them was today’s guest. She is a published author of zombie-apocalypse fiction, has attended a Unitarian Universalist seminary, and holds a Master of Divinity degree, although she now considers herself a Christian-influenced agnostic.
You can imagine that when I saw all this, I immediately regretted my decision to do this and was unsure how I would handle the conversation, because I know nothing about her spiritual background, and I haven’t read zombie fiction other than World War Z, ages ago, I prefer to watch it, and even then, not too often.
Well, my guest, A.M. (Anne) Geever, apparently felt the same way about my offer to discuss our differences.
Anne said she was about to decline my offer because of all the differences in our beliefs, but at the last minute, as she wrote her message to me, she felt this was a great way to encourage others to have those differing conversations, so she found herself replying to my message with a ‘yes’.
What begins as a discussion about storytelling, imagination, and post-apocalyptic fiction slowly opens into deeper territory—faith journeys, doubt, theology, and what it really looks like to listen to someone you don’t fully agree with. We talk about how easy it is to label people, how assumptions can block connection, and why meaningful conversations require humility, curiosity, and a willingness to be uncomfortable.
This episode isn’t about winning an argument or changing someone’s mind. It’s about learning how to engage with people as people, without compromising your convictions, but also without shutting down dialogue.
Anne and I explore what it means to wrestle with faith questions, how personal experiences shape belief, and why honest conversations can lead to greater understanding, even when agreement isn’t the outcome. We had a very encouraging conversation, and I enjoyed hearing about her background in the zombie apocalypse genre.
If you’ve ever struggled with judgment, felt uneasy talking with people who see faith differently, or wondered how to have respectful conversations across differences, this episode is for you. My hope is that this conversation encourages you to listen more deeply, ask better questions, and step outside your comfort zone with grace and courage.
If you find her style of fiction intriguing, check out Anne's literary works: https://www.amgeever.com
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