Rob McConnell Interviews - VAL WEBB - Are Ancient Religions Relevant in Today's Scoiety

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Dr. Val Webb, Australian theologian, author and lecturer, for a thought-provoking examination of one of humanity's oldest and most important questions: Do religious traditions created thousands of years ago remain relevant in the modern world? Webb brings an unusual perspective to theology, holding a graduate degree in science as well as a Ph.D. in theology. Her professional career has crossed microbiology, business, public relations, art and religious studies, and she has taught religion and world religions at universities in both the United States and Australia. Val Webb Webb's work challenges people to examine religious traditions rather than simply accept—or reject—them. Her award-winning book Like Catching Water in a Net: Human Attempts to Describe the Divine explores how cultures throughout history have attempted to understand and describe God or the Divine. Her research ranges across Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hindu mysticism, ancient Mesopotamian religion and Australian Aboriginal spirituality, examining the different metaphors and traditions humans have used to express experiences of the sacred. Bloomsbury During her conversation with Rob McConnell, Val explores whether beliefs originating in ancient societies can continue to provide wisdom and meaning in a world transformed by science, technology and modern social values. Must religious teachings remain unchanged to retain their significance, or can traditions evolve as human knowledge expands? Webb's scholarship encourages people to ask difficult questions, examine competing theological ideas and recognize that religious understandings have themselves changed considerably throughout history. Her original X Zone interview with Rob aired on October 16, 2007, under the title “Are Ancient Religions Relevant?” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support . Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.ne t . For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net . We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com , launched in August 2025. TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won’t touch . These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media