Elane and Benton discuss Plato, famous American presidents and what makes a good person good. Benton nerds out over one of his summer obsessions.

Music Credits:

Our theme music is "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" Words & music by Benton Stokes & Janine Smith 

All songs Copyright 2018 Songs From the Basement (BMI).  All Rights Reserved.  Used by Permission.

Elane interviews Scott Erickson (aka Scott The Painter) at Compass Coffee in Vancouver, Washington.  They discuss, among other things, surfing, spiritual formation, cathedrals, Nat King Cole and iconography.

To purchase Scott's work, or to follow his posts:

https://scottericksonartshop.com

Instagram: @scottthepainter

Music Credits:

Our theme music is "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" Words & music by Benton Stokes & Janine Smith 

All songs Copyright 2018 Songs From the Basement (BMI).  All Rights Reserved.  Used by Permission.

Elane and Benton go on a road trip and discuss camping, goat cheese and spiritual itchiness.

And bears. Don't forget the bears.

Music Credits:

Our theme music is "Moving On (Feels Pretty Good)" Words & music by Benton Stokes & Janine Smith 

All songs Copyright 2018 Songs From the Basement (BMI).  All Rights Reserved.  Used by Permission.

In this episode, recorded live in February 2018, Benton and Elane discuss the pain and promise of moving on.

We all run up against walls--crises of life or faith--that force us to re-evaluate what we are doing and what we believe. Whether it's from a job, a relationship, our personal history, or from ideas about God that just don't fit anymore, there are times when we have to move on to something new. Hitting the wall, and moving on from it, can be hard and lonely work. It helps to know God is always with us, and waiting on the other side. 

Cocktail of the evening: Manhattans with Evan Williams Black, Dolin Rouge, Fee Orange Bitters, and Luxardo cherries.