Sounds and Words

Sounds and Words

By Karl Bjorn EricksonArts
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Sounds and Words episodes

  • A Conversation with Nancy Ward, Author and Speaker

    In the latest Sounds and Words Podcast, I interview author Nancy Ward, author of Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story, Tools, Tips, and Testimonies.  From evangelization to spiritual journaling, the conversation is wide ranging.  (Don't miss our family's own account of crossing the Tiber on page 179.)  "Come on in, brother, the water's fine!"  P.S. Thanks to my musician friend Paul King for some expert audio help with my intro!

    35 min
  • A Conversation with Author Nancy Ward
    Today's guest, author of Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story, discusses evangelization and renewal.  In this, she is drawing from her own background that highlights God's guiding hand: gently drawing her from a Protestant tradition home to the Catholic Church.  The value of spiritual journaling is also explained, and examples of its spiritual and emotional value are shared.  Nancy Ward's story illustrates the need for the Christian to be ready at a moment's notice to give an account of his faith.  (1 Peter 3:15)
    41 min
  • A Conversation with Author & Retired Seattle Police Commander Neil Low

    This wide-ranging conversation explores Neil's books and his unique approach to writing.  It also reveals some of the elements of his newest mystery entitled Crazy Love.  Neil also discusses changes to law enforcement over his half century of public service.  Of particular interest to listeners may be his observations concerning the Kurt Cobain death investigation and Neil's recollections of meeting John Wayne at the Seattle Police Department in 1973.  Neil's rich life of service and compassion shows a man who truly was a peace officer in every sense of the word.

    58 min
  • Castel Sant Angelo, Rome

    This edition of Sounds and Words explores Rome's Castel Sant Angelo, one of the many wonders of Rome.  (Please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbO64YZbPX0 and proceed to time mark 27:28 for a selection of my photos of this monument.)

    7 min
  • This Present Darkness: Six Lessons

    How can we look at the current crisis within the Catholic Church (as Catholics) without losing our minds?  Six approaches are suggested for understanding the present and helping to change the future.

    15 min
  • Forgotten Mass Etiquette

    Could our collective behavior in Mass be any more casual or less respectful?  What does posture and attitude have to do with Mass?  Hint: it has a great deal to do with creating a reverent environment for worship.

    6 min

About Sounds and Words

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Sounds and Words, A Podcast with a Difference explores the somewhat crowded intersection of the arts and faith, but it aims to take frequent detours across new and largely unexplored neighboring areas of interest. Created by author Karl Erickson who joined the Catholic Church with his wife and children in 2015, the podcast delves into many areas of great interest to today's Catholic community--as well as those still spiritually searching. One week, for instance, it may focus on a visit to Rome or London, while the next show may explore the meaning of sacred space or even take a hard look at the current political environment. Topics will vary across these general themes. Listeners may also share their preferences with the podcaster through e-mail or social media contacts. Expect new podcasts to be shared every several weeks, or so. The length will be an average of twenty minutes until the show gains a following.