Sparking Creativity: The EthnoArts Podcast

In this season 3 finale, we’re joined by Amy West, Senior Scripture Engagement Consultant with SIL Global and co-founder of the Culture Meets Scripture (CmS) training. Amy shares how CmS equips local believers to engage with Scripture and make meaningful decisions about their cultural practices in light of their faith.

We explore the complex questions new believers face:

• What happens when an instrument is used in traditional worship but is also part of their cultural identity?

• Can cultural practices be redeemed for worshiping Jesus?

• What role do the arts play in this discernment process?

Amy’s stories from Southeast Asia, India, the Philippines, Mozambique, and beyond illustrate the powerful and often emotional journey of integrating faith and culture.

Mentioned in this episode:

EMDC - emdc.info

Amy’s email - [email protected]

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We hear about how arts are used in Japan to help those dealing with hikikomori, a form of social withdrawal, to find words to communicate again. Joanna, with Operation Mobilization, shares her experience.

Mentioned in this Episode

Operation Mobilization - https://www.omusa.org/

Inspiro Arts Alliance - https://inspiroartsalliance.org/

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Today, we continue with a story from the domain of Bible translation, this time exploring its intersection with ethnoarts in Indonesia. Our guest, Misriani Balle, shares how ethnoarts workshops laid the foundation for Bible translation efforts, strengthening community relationships and highlighting the deep connection between scripture and culture. Matt Menger, with SIL Global, is our guest interviewee this time. Thanks to both he and Misriani for taking the time to share with us.

Also mentioned in this episode:

SIL Global Arts Dataset Invitation - [email protected]

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New guest host and podcast team member, Melinda, interviews Jamaican ethnodoxologist, Jo-Ann Richards, about her work in the Caribbean. They explore the importance of mother-tongue scripture and culturally relevant worship expressions.

Mentioned in this episode

Jo-Ann’s YouTube

Crew 40:4

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Institute for Bible Translation director, Bron Cleaver shares about some of their oral Bible translation projects and the excitement they are generating in communities. We'll unpack how including local arts in Bible translation efforts can help achieve their goals of clear, accurate and natural translations as well as impacting community ownership. Plus our podcast was chosen in Feedspot’s top 10 Christian art podcasts!

Mentioned in this episode

Feedspot Top 10 Christian Art Podcasts

Bron’s article - Oral Bible Translation and Its Role in the Future of Bible Translation

Yakut video about the outcome of a recent Scripture engagement seminar

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New volunteer interviewer! EthnoArts practitioner, Matt Taylor, interviews Abraham Barberi, pastor of a hip hop church in Mexico.

Mentioned in this episode

Abraham’s Links

Matt’s links

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Today we hear from Global Ethnodoxology Network founder, Dr. Robin Harris, in a presentation she gave to Dallas Theological Seminary about ethnodoxology, its approaches and benefits in God’s Kingdom work.

Mentioned in this episode

Global Ethnodoxology Network

Ethnodoxology Handbook

Storytelling in Siberia - Robin’s book

Robin’s Presentation

Intro to ethnodox course

Dallas International University’s Center for Excellence in World Arts

Ethnodoxology video

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Multicultural worship is a special topic relevant not only to those working cross culturally, but also to anyone who attends a local church even in their own culture. We hear from Nikki Lerner and Josh Davis who have dedicated much of their lives to promoting, equipping others and developing this kind of approach to many Christians around the world. They will unpack what it is and why it’s important to consider these principles in our lives and ministries.

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Book - Worship Together In your Church as In Heaven

Proskuneo Ministries

Multicultural Worship Leaders Network

Nikkilerner.com

culturecoachinglab.com
Culture coach podcast

Justin wraps up season 2 with a story from his experience of working with a community. In an effort to grow the podcast and team, he also extends an invitation to you to help in different ways.

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