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In part one of our conversation with Theo-Poet Tamisha Tyler, she talks about theopoetics as an embodied academic field, the sharing of brilliance, and holding onto creativity.

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Listen to our previous conversation with Tamisha.

We continue our two-part conversation with award-winning documentary filmmaker Kirsten Kelly, reflecting on interfaith relationships, competing in the crowded media landscape, and asparagus.

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In part one of our conversation with award-winning documentary filmmaker Kirsten Kelly, she talks about using film to shed light on injustice, bringing the faith and civic squares together, and the deep passion of school teachers.

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In part two of our conversation with slam poet Carlos Barboza, we reflect on the misuse of religion, finding radio silence, and hear some of his poetry.

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In part one of our conversation with slam poet Carlos Barboza, we talk about the anti-establishment origins of slam, struggling with identity, and the communal life of poetry.

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As a follow up to our conversation with Tracy Keenan, we share the story behind Tracy’s song This Is Who We Are. It is a musical reflection on the Vision 2020 Guiding Statement of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Song Personnel (and past episodes):

• Aisha Brooks-Lytle: lead and backing vocals

• Lindsay Allward-Theimer: backing vocals

• Tracy Keenan: piano

• Josh Schicker: backing vocals, guitar, cajon

• Marthame Sanders: backing vocals, bass

Listen to the song and find other resources here.

Musician and pastor Tracy Keenan reflects on finding wholeness and purpose in calling, living out her dual calling, and releasing her album.

Listen to Tracy’s song This Is Who We Are.

In part two of our conversation with actor/writer/teacher Garrett Turner, he talks about his faith background, how theater is spiritual, and stretching his skills and a writer.

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In part one of our conversation with actor/writer/teacher Garrett Turner, he thinks back on his acting background, the draw of musical theater, and his work on Law and Order SVU.

Listen to part two.