Forecast

Jesus said, 'Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.' But in a culture that prizes strength and often overlooks meekness (or gentleness), what is the value of gentleness? This Forecast is an arrangement of writing, music and conversation, some of which have been published on Foreshadow and some elsewhere, connected by their witness to the strength of gentleness. Contributors include Sam Seligman and Scott Stevens. Host: Josh Seligman

Episode outline, including links:
00:00 -- ​Introduction
01:37 -- Behold the Mandalorian: Meekness and Masculinity in Star Wars by Josh Seligman, cultural commentary published in Plough
12:50 -- Scott Stevens on composing music for Sometimes I Shake (from Forecast Ep 4: Listening Inwardly)
17:14 -- Perspective, music by Scott Stevens
19:54 -- The Holy City, non-fiction written, narrated and sung by Sam Seligman (updated August 2021)
33:20 -- A reading from Psalm 37

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Ken Deeks, an active therapist and the leader of a folk group, describes the importance of treating people not foremost as clients or numbers but as humans, people whose names and lives are remembered and cherished. For him, being a Christian involves having this attitude and taking Christ with him wherever he goes. Ken also performs the Scottish folk song 'Black is the Colour of My True Love's Hair'. Host: Josh Seligman.

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Poet and writing teacher Carl Winderl shares one of his newest poems and the relationship between poetry and his faith. Then Josh gives a brief update on the emerging identity of Foreshadow​. This is the second part of two episodes. Host: Josh Seligman

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Seth Little, director of worship arts at All Angels' Episcopal Church in New York City, describes how worship music can unite people of diverse backgrounds. He witnesses to the presence of mystery in worship and both the challenges and joys of his ministry amid the US racial reckoning and a global pandemic. Host: Will Shine

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Poet and writing teacher Carl Winderl discusses his writing disciplines and the inspiration behind his work. After reading and exploring two poems from his recent book The Gospel According . . . to Mary, he describes his ministry work in Kiev, Ukraine. This is part one of two episodes, the second of which is scheduled to go live next month. Host: Josh Seligman

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Pastor and DJ Isaac Ikeda speaks about how both of his occupations can either point to the Kingdom of God or do the opposite, depending on his approach. For him, integrating the 'sacred' and 'secular' involves continually dedicating whatever work he is doing to God. Host: Will Shine.

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Composer Scott Stevens describes his practice of listening inwardly while composing music -- listening to his own hunches, to the wisdom of other people and for the still, small voice of God. He explains how this practice shaped the music he recently composed for the film Sometimes I Shake, about the life and death of jazz musician and teacher Dan Nelson. The conversation includes some of Scott's music. Host: Josh Seligman.

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September Penn describes the founding of the Power of Song Inc., an organisation that educates young people about civil rights and justice through song, theatre and art. She also explains how music can be an instrument for healing and how she has encountered the peace and presence of God among communities despite the challenges of the pandemic. Host: Will Shine. Originally published in April 2021.

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Not long ago, music teacher Jon Seligman used music to help his school grieve the loss of a beloved teacher. Josh spoke with Jon about this experience and asked if he found Jesus' words to be true: 'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.' The conversation includes a recording of the school choir singing the song 'Saturn' by Sleeping at Last. Host: Josh Seligman. Originally published March 2021.

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This first episode introduces Will Shine, a co-host of Forecast. The conversation discusses Will's music and worship leading, and then goes deeper to explore what it means to belong to a place and to other people. It also includes clips of some of Will's music. Host: Josh Seligman. Originally published March 2021.

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