Atlanta hip hop artist Joe Stu on how his lyrics and themes are influences by his visual art, his academic research, and his experience as a teacher.

See Joe’s photo shoot with Eley.

Playwrights Lindsay Carpenter and Rebekah Boroughs collaborated on the play ______ is a rapist, a powerful reflection on the impact of sexual assault and rape culture.

Have you or someone you love been sexually assaulted or abused? Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673

Micah Dalton and Anthony Aparo are the folk duo Dwayne Shivers. The self-described "odd couple" stopped by the aijcast studio for an intimate conversation and performance.

See Dwayne Shivers’ photo shoot with Eley.

Pastor/activist Seth Wispelwey (Restoration Village Arts, Congregate Charlottesville) shares what it has been like to be on the frontlines of non-violent activism in Charlottesville. We also listen to some music from his partner, Tracy Howe.

Storyteller/blogger Leslie Cox shares her journey of self-love and how it led her to curate LGBTQ love stories as an act of love itself.

See Leslie’s photo shoot with Eley.

Scholar and musician Tony McNeill on finding God’s affirmation and how worship changes through its intersection with faithful justice.

Though it was mild by comparison, the impact of Hurricane Irma on Atlanta as enough to affect our production schedule. And so, for this week's episode, host Marthame Sanders talks and plays improv with his family.

Josh Schicker, Lindsay Allward-Theimer, and Cat Espinosa make up the band A Stranger and a Friend. They are in the midst of working on their debut album and stopped by the aijcast studio for an intimate performance.

Listen to Josh and Lindsay on the song This Is Who We Are.