In this episode Jon and Nate invite their wives Shaye and Ellie onto the podcast! They dive deep into what it means to support each other in the artistic journey. From theater to novel writing, Jon, Nate, Shaye, and Ellie explore how to lift each other up creatively.

Jon and Nate read an excerpt from G.K Chesterton's Orthodoxy highlighting the beautiful paradoxes within the Christian faith. They discuss what it means to hold a holy tension between the things we're called to as Christian people.

In this episode, Jon and Nate chat with Dr. Mark Sooy, a theologian, about his perspectives on worship. They making daily life an act of worship, the role of relationships in worship, and how artists can worship through their work.

Jon and Nate discuss what it means to make art as an offering to God, trusting Him with how it can glorify Him, as well as how you can trust Him to be involved in the process!

In this episode Jon and Nate share the artists and theologians who have made the largest impact on them, and how their lives and work has informed their faith and art.

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In this episode Jon and Nate chat about the importance of local art, and how it benefits us and those around us to be involved in creating in our local community.

In this episode Jon and Nate review their favorite parts of 2025, and look at what Artists of the Way is doing in 2026! What was your favorite part of 2025? And what do you hope for Artists of the Way in 2026?

In this episode Jon and Nate have a conversation with Zach Tolan, a local music teacher and researcher, about previously undiscovered symbolism in the works of Bach and Beethoven, which uncovers hidden layers of emotional and spiritual depth to their works.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Artists of the Way! In this episode Jon and Nate discuss how art has helped them to slow down and appreciate the blessings of this life, as well as some of the pieces of art they are grateful for in 2025.

In this episode Jon and Nate speak with Joshua Adam Risner. He is a professional painter and the artist in residence at the Michigan State Capitol. Together they discuss the pursuit of excellence and beauty in art, the struggles of balancing that pursuit with our dependence on God, and the importance of play and joy in art.

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