If you do not know who Matthew Swaggart is, you probably have not spent much time in the photography world over the last few years. Though he is a talented photographer, he is best known as the founder of Holdfast Gear. Holdfast gear creates the most efficient, comfortable, and fashionable solution for carrying your professional and amateur camera equipment. His product has revolutionized the photo industry. The quality of work he produces springs forth from a love for his city, his family, the photography community, and most of all the Lord.

**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**

John Hendrix is a New York Times Bestselling illustrator and author of some amazing children’s books. John is a professor of Arts at Sam Fox School of Art and Design at Washington University in St. Louis. His work has been seen in the Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, ESPN/ABC, Star Wars, AT&T, and Target, just to name a few.

When he is not creating or teaching, you can find him at various speaking engagements or spending time with his family. He is an elite creative who’s work continue to bring glory to the Lord.Fellow Citizens is a podcast by Gospel and the Arts. Gospel and the Arts exists to equip artists and to educate the church.

**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**

Have you ever heard of the hip hop group Alert 312? What about the unique hip hop influenced Bible App Streetlights? If you have then you know exactly who today’s guest is, Esteban Shedd. If you have not, please pause this podcast episode, download the app and add Alert 312 to the artists you follow on your streaming app of preference, and then resume this episode. Through the years I have seen Esteban wear multiple hats. He is an entrepreneur, a musician, an innovator, Father, husband, and the one that shapes the rest, follower of Christ. He is based out of Chicago Illinois and uses his passion for hip hop to direct others to the cross.

Fellow Citizens is a podcast by Gospel and the Arts. Gospel and the Arts exists to equip artists and to educate the church.

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**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**

Lukas Korynta is a world renown wedding photographer based out of Portland. For battling to move to the states to hearing Gods promises about his wife and carrer, Lukas continues to show faith through hard times and the Lords continue provision!

Fellow Citizens is a podcast by Gospel and the Arts. Gospel and the Arts exists to equip artists and to educate the church.

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**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**

If you do not know who Trisha and Darrell Bell are, they are a powerhouse couple of faith and the arts. Darrell, also known as Stephen the Levite has been one of hip hops premiere lyricists in the Christian faith releasing most of his work through the record label Lamp Mode and Trisha is the CEO of Artso Indulge and Taste Look Listen a lifestyle brand focused on doing things in excellence, and together they run Our Sexual Healing which is a podcast and blog about having a healthy biblical view of sex, dating, & marriage. Aside from their accomplishments they are two of the most sincere and real people I have met in the industry.

Fellow Citizens is a podcast by Gospel and the Arts. Gospel and the Arts exists to equip artists and to educate the church.

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**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**

Justin McRoberts is an author, speaker, musician, coach and host of the @ Sea Podcast. Through his multiple avenues of artistic creativity Justin strives to push others towards the love of God through both challenge and inspiration. Others describe their encounters with Justin like this, “You walk away being inspired and energized to love God and love others, but in a very authentic way.” That is our hope today. that through our conversation and hang out with Justin, you will be energized, encouraged, and challenged in your journey with the Father.

Fellow Citizens is a podcast by Gospel and the Arts. Gospel and the Arts exists to equip artists and to educate the church.

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**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**

Amanda Small also known as Butta P is wife, a mother, the founder and owner of Good City music, 1/3 of the hip hop group rhema soul, host of the kicking it with butta P podcast, collector of an extensive fresh sneaker collection, and most of all a women of the faith. She has followed the Lord faithfuly in her creative pursuits and as someone who has witnessed her journey from day one, it has been beautiful to watch her faithfully serve the Father.

Fellow Citizens is a podcast by Gospel and the Arts. Gospel and the Arts exists to equip artists and to educate the church.

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**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**

If you are a fan of quality fashion, especially on the West Coast, you may have heard of the brand Lone Flag. Whether you have or you haven’t, you are in for a treat today because our guest is the founder of Lone Flag, Sam Larson. He is family man, a lover of quality goods, a man of the faith, and a man who truly loves his city. Today we will be chopping it up about the challenges of being a believer in a misunderstood market, using our platforms to foster community, and how how the Lord has used both the mountain tops and valleys to shape Sam’s journey. Sam we are super pumped to have you part of the Fellow Citizens podcast today, so thank you so much for joining.

Fellow Citizens is a podcast by Gospel and the Arts. Gospel and the Arts exists to equip artists and to educate the church.

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So if you are into the battle rap culture, these are very familiar names. If you are not, you may have never heard of these two artists before. Either way, their stories are well worth a listen. Loso and Sage are two Christian hip hop artists who turned Rap Battle culture on it’s head when they entered the scene with their hard hitting punchlines and a heart to still share the gospel with their competition. Though they made waves, they also entered into a new territory that left the unbeliever questioning if they belong and left some believers questioning whether their faith walk was sincere. So how do you battle both of those scenarios while also battling the day to day situations that life throws at you? Only by the grace of God. Today we will discuss Loso and Sagas journey, how the Lord has shaped them through this journey, and what the Father is calling them to in this season.

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Ephesians 2:19 "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,"

Todays guests have been interviewed and showcased by Forbes, Fox News, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, the LA Times, Business Insider and More. They are designers, photographers, visionaries, teachers and at the center of it all, men of God. Based out of California, Brian Chung and Brian Chung, collaborated to create a Biblical experience called Alabaster Co. with the desire to reach a visually stimulated era.  In todays Episode we will talk about how the Father has used the Mountain Tops and Valleys to shape their view of craftsmanship. 

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**All Episodes Recorded during the first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020**