to us; it must be captivating and compelling. Despite our doubts and uncertainty, we embrace the risk of faith because we believe what is proclaimed responds to our deepest needs and longings, the most unyielding hungers of our hearts, and will truly fulfill and complete us. But, on the other hand, if we do not find the “someone” who proclaims the “something” of faith to be authentic—if he or she does not teach with “authority” (Mark 1:27)—we will hardly believe what they say even if their message