In the first installment of Through Art's Open Door, I chatted with Broadway actress Jennafer Newberry Peery, who plays Glinda in Wicked on Broadway.

Jennafer shares what it's really like to perform in one of the most beloved musicals in the world while balancing family life, motherhood, and the demands of eight-show weeks. We explore art as a spiritual practice, the courage it takes to remain tender in a world that rewards efficiency, and why changing our minds may be one of the bravest acts of justice available to us.

Jennafer reflects on the works of art that have become thin places in her own life–from film and poetry to sunsets, theater, and holding her daughter in her arms.

Whether you're an artist, a parent, a person of faith, or simply someone longing to reconnect with wonder, this conversation offers an invitation to notice the beauty that is already speaking to you.

Works of Art Mentioned

• Arrival (2016)

• Hamnet

• "There Is Something" poem by Ted Loder

• "On the Nature of Daylight" by Max Richter

Resources & Links

• Preorder Art Is How God Loves Us

• Follow Jennafer Newberry Peery on Instagram: Instagram

• Sacred Salon: An Evening of Music and Conversation in New York City

• Other launch events

I'd love to hear about the works of art that have become thin places in your own life. In fact, we are doing a call for guest-post submissions over on Substack. You can learn more and submit yours by visiting: https://artistsforjoy.org/artsopendoor