• Conclave, Doubt, and Discernment in Art
    Feb 21 2025

    In this episode Jon and Nate discuss Jon's favorite film of 2024, Conclave, and how it depicts the church, approaches faith, doubt, and mystery, and how we can be discerning in the art we intake.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Wild Robot, Parenthood, and Our Relationship with Nature
    Jan 31 2025

    In this episode Jon welcomes a new co-host, his friend Nate Knobloch. In this episode they begin a discussion around their favorite films from 2024, beginning with The Wild Robot, it's depiction of parenthood, and what is says about our relationship with God's creation.

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    1 hr
  • Shadowlands, Returning to Theatre, and God's Provision
    Jan 17 2025

    In this episode Jon invites his friend Walt Williams onto the podcast to discuss his recent return to theatre and God's provision for Master Arts Theatre in the last year.

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    49 mins
  • Myths, Fantasy, and Fairy Tales
    Dec 13 2024

    In this episode Jon invites his friend Nate Knobloch back onto the podcast to discuss myths, fantasy, and fairy tales, and how this unique genre allows us to engage with mystery, beauty, and deep truth in a distinct way.

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    49 mins
  • Gratitude for Christians and the Artistic Life
    Nov 30 2024

    In this episode I invite my friend Nate Knobloch back on to the podcast to chat with me about what gratitude means to us as Christians and as artists.

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    39 mins
  • Serving the Art and Others
    Nov 1 2024

    In this episode I discuss the importance of servanthood in the Christian faith, as demonstrated by Christ, and how the idea of serving revolutionizes our approach to our art and others, regardless of the medium we work in.

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    36 mins
  • Healing, Connection, and Letting Art Breathe with Yohan Daza
    Oct 18 2024

    In this episode I speak with Yohan Daza, a local artist and mental health activist. Yohan has a degree from Kendall College, and worked with Wedgewood Christian Services working with struggling youth. Since then Yohan has had a deep passion for mental health, which has played an active role in his artistic process, where art is closely tied to healing, and space to breathe.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Salvation Army, Scenic Design, and Accessible Theatre with Erin McDonald
    Oct 4 2024

    In this episode I speak with Erin McDonald about her work with the Salvation Army in the Creative Arts Ministry, some of the unique work they are doing in the arts world, and what her experience has been working with Muskegon Civic Theatre to create theatre that is accessible for actors with mental or physical disabilities. Erin has a degree in theatre and works with Salvation Army's Creative Arts Ministry, and as a Scenic Designer for Muskegon Civic Theatre.

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    54 mins