Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they get festive with professional Santa Clause, Rich Patsios, and consider how spreading Christmas cheer can be high level craftwork and a calling.

More information on the work Rich does can be found at:

https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/pastors-working-as-santas-bring-joy-extend-ministry-to-others-during-holidays/

Join the Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they weigh what breakthroughs are possible when we learn to hold our work lightly. What happens when concepts such as emergent design theory are mashed up against the playful doodling of a daydreamer?

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Sigart, Miguel. 2014. Play Matters.

Sjöberg, Barbro. 2009. Design Theory and Design Practice within Sloyd Education. International Journal of Art & Design Education.

Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they explore the beautiful mess of visual art with Richmond based artist Sara Tuttle.

To get an eyeful of Sara's work, her current exhibit can be found at the Shockoe Artspace in Richmond, Virginia. For more information go to: https://shockoeartspace.com/project/in-the-thick-of-it or https://www.saraptuttle.com/

Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they launch into season 2 and explore the calling of professional racing with driver Sting Ray Robb. The episode includes a discussion of craftwork curiosities such as:

- How to capture learning while failing at high speeds

- How to promote your work without feeling like a shady mercenary.

To learn more about Sting Ray and his work: www.stingrayrobb.com

Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they conclude season 1 with a look toward faith and work in the future.

For listener feedback/questions please reach out at JoynerJuggling@gmail.com

Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they interview professional photographer Tracey Riggs Frontz — and learn how we can all develop an trained eye for viewing God's creation.

Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they consider how a pre-work routine of spiritual stretching might transform your workday.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Feiler, Bruce. 2023. The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World.

Martin, Tom. 2021. Craft Learning as Perceptual Transformation: Getting ‘the Feel’ in the Wooden Boat Workshop.

Daniels, Denise. 2019. Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work.

Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they interview veteran public school teacher and craftsman, Jake Bates — and consider how teaching and learning in any vocation can be a divine encounter.