In episode 19, Blake sits down with Eric Schumacher, shepherd, songwriter, and storyteller to discuss songwriting, ministry, and his new book with Elyse Fitzpatrick, Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women.

To learn more about Eric, you can visit his website and explore some of the hymns he is working on at Hymnicity.

THE GUEST SUGGESTS:

Johnny Cash: The Life

In episode 18 I sit down with battle rapper and international recording artist LOSO. We discuss his journey to rap, his creative process, and how his faith influences his art.

To explore more LOSO's work you can visit EverythingLoso.com.

THE GUEST SUGGESTS: LOSO vs. B Dot

FilmsJoker

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In episode 17 I sit down with Daniel Emery Price who is a writer, podcaster, speaker, and the Director of Christ Hold Fast and his frequent collaborator, author, podcaster, and speaker Pastor Erick Sorensen. We discuss their collaborative process, their most recent book Scandalous Stories: A Sort of Commentary on Parables and their forthcoming book, Miracles: A Sort of Commentary on Miracles.

To explore more of Dan and Erick’s work, you can listen to their podcast, 30 Minutes in the New Testament, visit them on the Christ Hold Fast facebook page or follow them on twitter @pastorerick and @danemeryprice.

THE GUEST SUGGESTS: BooksThe Genius of Luther’s Theology: A Wittenberg Way of Thinking for the Contemporary ChurchInexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God’s Loving Kindness

MusicBorn to Quit by the Smoking Popes

FilmsSilenceCalvary

TelevisonBetter Call Saul

 

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In episode 16 I sit down with former worship leader and podcast host Debi Winrich. We discuss her transition from worship leader at a non denominational church into a liturgical Lutheran church, her podcast the Soul of Christianity, and the concept of vocation.

To learn more about Debi’s podcast, The Soul of Christianity, you can follow along on twitter or instagram.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reforming Worship from White Horse Inn 1517. Podcast Network

THE GUEST SUGGESTS: Virgil Wander by Leif Enger

Music in this episode is composed by Kelly Winrich for the Soul of Christianity podcast.

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In Episode 15 I sit down with author and speaker, David Zahl. We discuss his new book Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, And Romance Became Our New Religion And What To Do About It, his writing process, and his ministry with Mockingbird.

To learn more about David and the work the work he is involved with you can follow Mockingbird on twitter, facebook, or instagram, or join him on the Seculosity Tour.

THE GUEST SUGGESTS A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole ”Triptych” by Roxy Music

ALSO REFERENCEDLaw & Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints)”Workism is Making Americans Miserable” by Derek Thompson

Music in this episode is by The Orange Effect.

In Episode 14 I sit down with theologian, author, and speaker Chad Bird. We discuss the writing process, routines that have helped him foster his writing skills, the importance of creating honest art, and his new book Upside-Down Spirituality: The Nine Essential Failures of a Faithful Life.

To learn more about Chad and his work you can visit him at ChadBird.com, follow him on twitter, or explore some of his work on the Old Testament through the podcast 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and The Old Testament Unveiled videos.

THE GUEST SUGGESTS

The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by G.K. Beale

 

In episode 13 I sit down with two members of the Storymakers team: Mel Smith, creative director and founder and Karen Weber, art director and designer. We discuss, the journey to the creation of Storymakers, the design process and art that inspires. If you’d like to learn more about Storymakers or explore one of the Sparks, visit them at StorymakersNYC.com and follow them on Instagram.

Storytellers that have inspired:Roald Dahl Salvador Dali

The Guest Suggests:Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum Take a class, try something new, explore the old and new, Go Play!

Also mentioned during this podcast:Little Joy NYC Mockingbird

Music in this episode is from Matt Veligdan, composed for Creative Arts Camp.

 

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In episode 12 I sit down with gallery director, photographer, art educator and curator Sherri Littlefield. We discuss the process of curation and how that might be applied to the preparation of a worship service. If you’d like to learn more about Sherri and her work, you can visit SherriLittlefield.com. You can also see the work from Treat Gallery’s, Treat American Project at two separate exhibitions in New York City featuring work from Brenton Little, Bubblegum & Whiskey, and 48 other fantastic artists. January 9th - January 13th Foley Gallery, 59 Orchard Street NYCopening reception January 9th at 6pm. February 8th - February 17thOSNY Project Space, 417 W. 57th Street NYCopening reception February 8th at 7pm. The Guest Suggests: The Office WWE The Jealous Curator Podcast Art galleries: ClampArt & The Border American Society of Media Photographers

Episode 11 with David Gungor by CommunionArts

In episode 10 I sit down with writer, historian, and storyteller Dr. Dan van Voorhis. We discuss his books Monsters and Johann Arndt: A Prophet of Lutheran Pietism as well as his creative process. If you want to learn more about Dan you can visit his website DanvanVoorhis.com, 1517legacy.com, follow him on twitter @dan_vanvoorhis , or tune into his podcast Virtue in the Wasteland.