I suggest a great deal of confusion exists in discussions on randomness - since scientists who define and discuss evolution do so on the basis that variation and selection are grounded in a random process, it is inappropriate (and confusing) to say it shows God’s intention as a designer. To make the latter leap, one needs to redefine ToE and show it is grounded in a non-random process (and the non-random aspect must be scientifically defined).
The discussion becomes confusing when the scientists claims are somehow mixed with theological claims which are statements of belief. That is why I have mentioned that often, evolutionary statements are beliefs (and often ideological) instead of rigorously examined scientific statements.
So here is my conclusion Chris 
we must get the science to be correct and then examine it within a theological context - we cannot say that God makes it ok when the science says it is random as science understands the term.
I agree completely that we have far weightier matters on science/faith than arguing about one fairly crude paradigm of biology - science is far bigger than evolutionary biology and it has much to offer regarding the glory of God’s creation.