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Few have explored the intersection of art & faith like David Taylor, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary & the Brehm Center for the Arts. David is the perfect blend of artist & pastor, and his thoughtful perspective on liturgical art is a true gift for the Church these days.

David has edited & authored books such as "For the Beauty of the Church", "Contemporary Art & the Church", & most recently, "The Theatre of God's Glory". In each book, he casts a vision for the arts, helping the Church develop a broader & deeper language for the role creativity plays in our faith. Much of which is shared on this episode.

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David Taylor

Twitter: @wdavidotaylor

http://artspastor.blogspot.com

"Contemporary Art & the Church": https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Art-Church-Conversation-Theology/dp/0830850651/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496673092&sr=8-1&keywords=contemporary+art+and+the+church

"The Theatre of God's Glory": https://www.amazon.com/Theater-Gods-Glory-Creation-Liturgical/dp/0802874487/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496673110&sr=1-4

"Bono & Eugene Peterson: THE PSALMS" (short film): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l40S5e90KY

http://www.brehmcenter.com

Religion & Politics. Two of the most exhausting topics known to mankind. Jonathan Martin is a pastor & author who takes a prophetic, bold approach to these issues... especially on social media. In this episode, Jonathan & I discuss the tension of engaging in politics without becoming partisan. We'll also dive into his period of doubt & deconstruction, which led him to integrate liturgical formation & sacramental theology into his Pentecostal faith. _____________________________________________________ SHOW NOTES FOLLOW JM ONLINE: twitter: @theboyonthebike instagram: @jonathanamartin JONATHAN'S BOOK "Prototype" https://www.amazon.com/Prototype-Happens-Discover-Youre-Jesus/dp/1414373635/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502318977&sr=8-2&keywords=jonathan+martin "How to Survive a Shipwreck" https://www.amazon.com/How-Survive-Shipwreck-Help-Already/dp/0310347971/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502318977&sr=8-1&keywords=jonathan+martin TD Jakes' "The Polemics of Politics & the Pulpit" Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCPyRVKjCMQ Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK-0LqWMjbY Produced & Edited by Chad Michael Snavely – http://chadmichael.com http://illuminate.us

Urban Doxology is a ministry that writes the soundtrack of reconciliation in the racially diverse & gentrifying neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond, VA. An "urban doxology" is any liturgy, preaching, or music & arts that crosses boundaries in ethnicity, race, & class that prepares God's people for the City of God. In this episode, David Bailey (Founder & Executive Director of Arrabon) talks about his church's creative ministry of reconciliation in a community historically plagued by racism & socio-economic divisions. And out of their ministry flows the most interesting & unpredictable art... both musically & visually. ________________________________________________ SHOW NOTES Follow David Bailey on Twitter – @davidmbailey, @urbandoxology & @wearearrabon http://ARRABON.com http://urbandoxology.com (best place to see their modern urban iconography) Please donate & buy their music! Edited & produced by Chad Michael Snavely - http://chadmichael.com

This is Part Two of Jeremy's Stanley's story of experiencing the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem the day before Easter. His encounter with the flame left his skeptical soul filled with wonder & mystery. And it left his expensive camera with a few burn marks. Jeremy Stanley is a world-traveling photographer & videographer; he's also one of my best friends in the world. _________________________________ Jeremy Stanley - @jeremystanley For photos from his trip to Jerusalem, check out his Instagram: @jeremystanley jeremystanley.tv To learn more about Eastern Orthodox Christianity, check out the following resources: – HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH podcast: "Orthodoxy, with an Eastern Flavor" – "The Orthodox Way" by Bishop Kallistos Ware Music: Intro track: "Christos Anesti" by Petros Gaitanos Outro track: "Song of Every Soul" by Young Oceans Edited & produced by Chad Michael Snavely (chadmichael.com) For more info on art, liturgy & projection technology, visit my site: illuminate.us

Did you know that (almost) every year, mysterious fire shoots out from the tomb where Jesus was buried? Yeah... neither did I. Not only is Eastern Orthodoxy the most ancient Tradition of Christianity, it also continues to be one of the fastest growing. But despite this fact, the Eastern Orthodox Church & it's practices remain a mystery to most Protestant & Evangelical Christians. One of the greatest mysteries in the Orthodox Tradition is the ancient celebration of the Holy Fire, which takes places annually on Holy Saturday in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. (This is the site where they believe Christ was crucified & buried.) One of my best friends in the world, Jeremy Stanley, a world-traveling photographer & videographer, went to Jerusalem this past Holy Week & experienced the Holy Fire ceremony first-hand. But his journey towards the flame was not without great trial & conflict. _________________________________ Jeremy Stanley - @jeremystanley For photos from his trip to Jerusalem, check out his Instagram: @jeremystanley http://jeremystanley.tv To learn more about Eastern Orthodox Christianity, check out the following resources: – HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH podcast: "Orthodoxy, with an Eastern Flavor" – "The Orthodox Way" by Bishop Kallistos Ware Music: "Song of Every Soul" by Young Oceans "Christos Anesti" by Petros Gaitanos "Thin Place (Abbreviated)" by Tony Anderson Edited & produced by Chad Michael Snavely (http://chadmichael.com) For more info on art, liturgy & projection technology, visit my site: http://illuminate.us

What can superheroes teach us about worship music & Christian art? More than you might think. Tyler Huckabee has a fresh & honest perspective on faith, culture & the arts... one that I really enjoy. In this episode, we discuss everything from religion & politics to current trends in worship music. And as it turns out, Chance the Rapper & comic book superheroes can teach us a lot about style vs substance when it comes to our art. Tyler Huckabee – @TylerHuckabee Some of Tyler's favorite voices: Jonathan Martin – @theboyonthebike Alissa Wilkinson – @alissamarie Bradford Davis – @_BWD_ "Who killed the contemporary Christian music industry?" http://theweek.com/articles/555603/who-killed-contemporary-christian-music-industry "Table for Two" by Caedmon's Call (from 40 Aces) Outro Theme music by Thad Kopec & Mason Self Produced & Edited by Chad Michael Snavely

What happens when we use our "worship" as a tool for evangelism? And how does this affect the soul of worship leaders & artists producing seismic experiences for Sunday morning? Dr. Sarah Scott brings both her strong theological sensibilities & her loving mothering skills to the table in this conversation. Sarah's not on any of the socials but you can read more about her here: http://www.vanguard.edu/music/faculty/sarah-scott/ Theme Music by Thad Kopec & Mason Self

What is LENT all about? And how can it calibrate us in this disorienting season of violence, protesting, political turmoil, & exhaustion? This is the 3rd episode in a special series that follows the Church Calendar, featuring Fr. Chad Jarnagin of Luminous Anglican Parish in Franklin, TN. Intro Music: "Lily White as the Back of a Howling Dog's Eye" by The Radial Conservatory Fr. Chad Jarnagin – (@)chadjarnagin The Luminous Podcast – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lumin…d1053905000?mt=2 The Liturgists' mediations for LENT (for their patreon supporters only): https://www.patreon.com/theliturgistspodcast ON EARTH (by Michael Gungor & Tyler Chester) – https://www.musicbed.com/artists/on-earth/43617 CALIBRATE { music for meditation } – a playlist of almost 7 hours of music for LENT: https://open.spotify.com/user/worshipvj/playlist/1v4ScVaGoEuBTs9xLjFp6V

2016 was quite the year. So much that I flew all the way to England over New Years to meet up with some close friends, just so we could put up in some small, old pubs & vent about all that's taken place in the past year. One of the pubs we went to was The Eagle & Child in Oxford. The Eagle & Child has been home to some of the most fascinating & inspiring conversations between artists & writers such as C.S. Lewis, JRR Tolkien & their misfit band of "Inklings." While we are far from Inkling-status, we still thought it would be fun to hang out with their ghosts & partake in a somewhat riveting conversation about the status of the world's craziness. Luckily, I brought my podcast mic along. Enjoy. ___________________________________ SHOW NOTES Tom Read: @tom_read + http://chariotsmusic.com Jeremy Stanley: @jeremystanley + http://jeremystanley.tv Theme Music by Thad Kopec & Mason Self Produced & Edited by Chad Michael Snavely

Embracing the season of Epiphany causes us to look back & reflect on the spirit of Christmastide. This is the 2nd episode in a special series that follows the Church Calendar, featuring Fr. Chad Jarnagin of Luminous Anglican Parish in Franklin, TN. Music: "Immanuel" by Tony Anderson & Timbre Cierpke "Interlude" by LuminousCITY / Chad Jarnagin Fr. Chad Jarnagin – (@)chadjarnagin The Luminous Podcast – itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lumin…d1053905000?mt=2