MattCast

A limited podcast series focusing on the brutality and responsibility for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Coming this Passion Season.

Clips used:

The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s);

Will artificial intelligence eventually make artists obsolete? What is our scriptural response?

Interlude Music:

“Lucky Me,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters. License available upon request.

Ad Music:

“Homestead,” written by Matthew Wigton, performed by Shimmer. License available upon request.

Today we offer another perspective on “The Embrace,” the controversial new sculpture unveiled in Boston recently. We also talk about the evolution of art and its perceptions to the public as the years go by.

Interlude Music: “Duff and a Shot,” written and performed by Sam Marsh. License available upon request.

Ad Music: “Homestead,” written by Matthew Wigton, performed by Shimmer. License available upon request.

Climate protestors are expressing alarm by “defacing” great works of art. Today we examine how those who don’t create inevitably destroy, and how creators who don’t create destroy themselves.

Interlude Music: “Away in a Manger,” by Renderings, written by Dustin Ransom (IPI #590180944). A Soundstripe production (IPI #882718598). License available upon request.

The life of Rembrandt shows one of self-reflection (and maybe obsession) that brought about some of the best art in Western history.

All music provided by Stephen Keech and promoted by Soundtripe. Copyright available upon request.

Research Material:

“Rembrandt van Rijn: Biography and Chronology” - (http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/rembrandt_life_and_work.htm)

“Rembrandt Harmensz Van Rijn: Dutch painter of the soul” - https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/musiciansartistsandwriters/rembrandt-harmensz-van-rijn.html)

“Rembrandt, Geertje Dircx and Hendrickje Stoffels” - (https://mydailyartdisplay.uk/2013/05/06/rembrandt-geertje-dircx-and-hendrickje-stoffels/)

“Self-Portrait: Rembrandt van Rijn) - (https://www.nga.gov/collection/highlights/rembrandt-self-portrait.html)

“Rembrandt van Ryn: A Protestant Artist,” by Art Farstad in Journal Articles - (https://faithalone.org/journal-articles/rembrandt-van-ryn-a-protestant-artist/#_ftn9d)

“Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul” - (https://www.rembrandt-van-rijn.com/self-portrait-as-the-apostle-paul/)

“The Return of the Prodigal Son,” by Henri Nouwen, Doubleday, 1992.

The world is now making the mistake of Christians creatively…because we’re not understanding the 3 “A’s” of creativity and their proper order.

The apostle Paul warned of a time when people will surround themselves with teachers who say what their itching ears want to hear. How can artists combat this creatively and say hard things to the Kingdom?

Ad Music: “Dusty Hills,” by Ketsa (ketsamusic.com) from the album “Raising Frequency,” 2019. Track shortened for editorial purposes. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode)

The Danish film “Babbette’s Feast” conveys the power of artistry and generosity.

Ad Music:

“Good Times,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Inspiring Background Music,” 2022. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

A history and tribute to The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Music/Clips:

“Invisibility Cloak,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).

“Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Tabernacle Choir,” The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSiVjlknuSw).

“2019 Battle Hymn of the Republic,” by Bob Minner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvkGPJPD9h4).

“Across the River,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).

“Say Brothers, Will You Meet Us?” by Columbia Yore, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N8dBex8lY8).

“Battle Hymn of the Republic - Zen Piano: America - Trevor Loucks,” by Trevor Loucks (www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoksOm7SASM

“John Brown’s Body,” by Tom Glazer - Topic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il2qwO7WvUQ).

“Surface Tension 3,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).

“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (The Battle Hymn of the Republic),” by K.L. Phillips (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H21esbqbfoA).

“Mortality,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).

“Martin Luther King Jr. - I’ve Been to the Mountaintop (Last Speech; Assassinated Next Day),” by AHAVA78 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZbxYGy3As).

“The Greatest Love of All and The Battle Hymn of the Republic - Whitney Houston - Live WHH Remastered,” by Hunter Sullivan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDjqUZDrYsY).

The life and art of poet George Herbert are spotlighted.

Music:

"Inner Silence," by Gotama from the album, "Piano & Sound Meditations," 2020. (https://gotama-music.bandcamp.com/track/inner-silence-31-min)