In this episode I discuss art that is gentle, simple, and has helped keep me grounded this year! Often we pay attention to those works of art that are challenging, important, or groundbreaking, but sometimes we just need something simple and restful that helps us reconnect with our humanity.

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Gentle and Grounding Art

In this episode I speak with the creative team for Godspell, our assistant director Anna Eaton, music director Abigail Pletcher, and choreographer Ellie Knobloch, as we discuss our hearts behind this production, some of our goals artistically, and what the process of putting this show together has been like.

Godspell opens this Thursday, July 18, at the Gezon Auditorium! Get your tickets today at https://artistsoftheway.ludus.com/index.php

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The Heart and Craft Behind Godspell with Anna Eaton, Ellie Knobloch, and Abigail Pletcher

In this episode Jon, Nate, and Jordan continue their discussion about playing Jesus, how it impacted their spiritual life, and chat a bit about their experience with Godspell!

Godspell runs from July 18-27. Get your tickets today at https://artistsoftheway.ludus.com/index.php

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The Experience of Playing Jesus, Part Two. A Roundtable Discussion with Jordan Awe, Nate Knobloch, and Jon Wilson

In this episode I have a discussion with my friends Nate Knobloch and Jordan Awe. Both are in Godspell, and have played (or are playing) Jesus. The three of us unpack our experiences playing Jesus, what that meant to our faith, and how we view Jesus after having explored Him in such an intimate way.

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The Experience of Playing Jesus, Part One. A Roundtable Discussion with Jordan Awe, Nate Knobloch, and Jon Wilson

In this episode I celebrate our one year anniversary, and unpack some thoughts I've been having about the importance of loving God as Christians. Why do we love God, how do we love God, and what does it matter or do for us?
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Loving God in Life and in Art

In this episode I speak with Mike Boers, Timothy Bright, Ron Hurd, and Tripp Hurst about their experience in community theatre, and the show they're opening this week, Twelve Angry Men.

Twelve Angry Men runs from June 6 to June 22 at Master Arts Theatre, and was directed by Lorna Torres.

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A Conversation with the Cast of Twelve Angry Men

In this episode I speak with Pastor Craig Apel about the culture within the church, how we as the church and members can do better in handling church hurt, and how the church and his pastoral calling relates to art and artists.

Craig is an alumni of Grace Bible College and Moody Bible Institute, and is currently a retired pastor after many years as the senior pastor of Berean Church in Muskegon, MI.

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The Church, the World, and Artists with Craig Apel

In this episode I speak with Sophia Medawar, a good friend of mine who lives and works in Chicago, IL. We discuss her relationship with God, her relationship with the church, what she's seeing in the lives of her artistic community and how they view the church. We also discuss the role of Christians in Evangelism, and how the standard model for churches in America can be unhelpful for fostering healthy Christianity, healthy church communities, and caring for the felt needs of the world, particularly artists.

Sophia works at Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago, and has worked as a teaching artist and director at Chicago Children's Theatre, and a Studio Coordinator at May I Have This Dance.

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The Frayed Relationship Between Artists and the Church with Sophia Medawar

In this episode I speak with my priest, Fr. Kris Rolls about the relationship between the church at artists, his own views on how the church should engage with art, and the importance of how the church does what it does, and what that communicates to the world.

Fr. Kris Rolls is the Rector of Christ Church Anglican in Grand Rapids, MI, where he has served for the last three years.

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Art and the Importance of How the Church Acts with Fr. Kris Rolls

In this episode I speak with my friend Nate Knobloch. We discuss his work as a graphic designer, his recent work in illustration, and how we honor God through excellence, and are invited by Him to joyfully play with the gifts He's given us as artists and followers of Christ.

Nate works for as a Graphic Designer for Boileau & Co., and his designs can be seen at he and his wife's Etsy shop Engrained.

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Design, Excellence, and Joy in Art with Nate Knobloch

A podcast exploring Art and Faith through conversations with artists and believers. We aim to deepen our Theology of Art together, and put a spotlight to the incredible work of Christian artists both locally and across the country.

~Soli Deo Gloria~ 

Intro/Outro Music:
Song:Just a working Day by Kathrin Klimek. Source:Free Music Archive. License type: CC BY

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