CommunionArts
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin us as we explore artistry, theology and culture and how these elements of life commune together shaping who we are. We speak with people from varying vocations, traditions and experiences, exploring their unique perspectives and how they might inform our own.
This podcast is a project of CommunionArts, an organization that exists to equip churches with training and creative resources and empowers artists to create fulfilling works that enrich their communities. Visit CommunionArts.org to learn more.
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Episodes
Episode 19 with Eric Schumacher
January 27, 2020 20:12 - 35 minutes - 67.9 MBIn episode 19, Blake sits down with Eric Schumacher, shepherd, songwriter, and storyteller to discuss songwriting, ministry, and his new book with Elyse Fitzpatrick, Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women. To learn more about Eric, you can visit his website and explore some of the hymns he is working on at Hymnicity. THE GUEST SUGGESTS: Johnny Cash: The Life
Episode 18 with LOSO
November 21, 2019 05:32 - 30 minutes - 58.3 MBIn episode 18 I sit down with battle rapper and international recording artist LOSO. We discuss his journey to rap, his creative process, and how his faith influences his art. To explore more LOSO's work you can visit EverythingLoso.com. THE GUEST SUGGESTS: LOSO vs. B Dot Films Joker For more content and resources or to make a tax deductible donation visit CommunionArts.org
Episode 17 with Daniel Emery Price and Pastor Erick Sorensen
June 11, 2019 18:53 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBIn episode 17 I sit down with Daniel Emery Price who is a writer, podcaster, speaker, and the Director of Christ Hold Fast and his frequent collaborator, author, podcaster, and speaker Pastor Erick Sorensen. We discuss their collaborative process, their most recent book Scandalous Stories: A Sort of Commentary on Parables and their forthcoming book, Miracles: A Sort of Commentary on Miracles. To explore more of Dan and Erick’s work, you can listen to their podcast, 30 Minutes in the New Te...
Episode 16 with Debi Winrich
May 09, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 81.5 MBIn episode 16 I sit down with former worship leader and podcast host Debi Winrich. We discuss her transition from worship leader at a non denominational church into a liturgical Lutheran church, her podcast the Soul of Christianity, and the concept of vocation. To learn more about Debi’s podcast, The Soul of Christianity, you can follow along on twitter or instagram. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Reforming Worship from White Horse Inn 1517. Podcast Network THE GUEST SUGGESTS: Virgil Wa...
Episode 15 with David Zahl
April 05, 2019 16:53 - 30 minutes - 54.4 MBIn Episode 15 I sit down with author and speaker, David Zahl. We discuss his new book Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, And Romance Became Our New Religion And What To Do About It, his writing process, and his ministry with Mockingbird. To learn more about David and the work the work he is involved with you can follow Mockingbird on twitter, facebook, or instagram, or join him on the Seculosity Tour. THE GUEST SUGGESTS A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy...
Episode 14 with Chad Bird
March 28, 2019 19:36 - 30 minutes - 57 MBIn Episode 14 I sit down with theologian, author, and speaker Chad Bird. We discuss the writing process, routines that have helped him foster his writing skills, the importance of creating honest art, and his new book Upside-Down Spirituality: The Nine Essential Failures of a Faithful Life. To learn more about Chad and his work you can visit him at ChadBird.com, follow him on twitter, or explore some of his work on the Old Testament through the podcast 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and T...
Episode 13 with Mel Smith and Karen Weber of Storymakers
March 18, 2019 14:45 - 40 minutes - 71.7 MBIn episode 13 I sit down with two members of the Storymakers team: Mel Smith, creative director and founder and Karen Weber, art director and designer. We discuss, the journey to the creation of Storymakers, the design process and art that inspires. If you’d like to learn more about Storymakers or explore one of the Sparks, visit them at StorymakersNYC.com and follow them on Instagram. Storytellers that have inspired: Roald Dahl Salvador Dali The Guest Suggests: Frida Kahlo exhibit at t...
Episode 12 with Sherri Littlefield
January 08, 2019 19:51 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn episode 12 I sit down with gallery director, photographer, art educator and curator Sherri Littlefield. We discuss the process of curation and how that might be applied to the preparation of a worship service. If you’d like to learn more about Sherri and her work, you can visit SherriLittlefield.com. You can also see the work from Treat Gallery’s, Treat American Project at two separate exhibitions in New York City featuring work from Brenton Little, Bubblegum & Whiskey, and 48 other fantas...
Episode 11 with David Gungor
December 13, 2018 14:57 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBEpisode 11 with David Gungor by CommunionArts
Episode 10 with Dr. Dan Van Voorhis
July 26, 2018 14:27 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn episode 10 I sit down with writer, historian, and storyteller Dr. Dan van Voorhis. We discuss his books Monsters and Johann Arndt: A Prophet of Lutheran Pietism as well as his creative process. If you want to learn more about Dan you can visit his website DanvanVoorhis.com, 1517legacy.com, follow him on twitter @dan_vanvoorhis , or tune into his podcast Virtue in the Wasteland.
Episode 9 with Kip Fox
June 21, 2018 16:14 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBEpisode 9 with Kip Fox by CommunionArts
Episode 8 with Doug and Kelsi Klembara
January 31, 2018 21:38 - 33 minutes - 63.1 MBEpisode 8 with Doug and Kelsi Klembara by CommunionArts
Episode 7 With Micah Bournes
December 04, 2017 07:36 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn episode 7 I sit down with hip hop, blues and spoken word artist, Micah Bournes. We talk about his creative influences, his process and his journey as an artist across genres. Micah's art will challenge, encourage, and inspire you. To learn more about Micah visit his website MicahBournes.com. The Guest Suggests: Humans of New York Mortified Nation The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander Da Poetry Lounge
Episode 6 with Ed Gungor
September 12, 2017 21:03 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn episode 6 I sit down with Ed Gungor as we speak about his journey through ministry and his re-discovery of liturgy and how it can be applied to the church of today. Ed has walked through this discovery with several other church leaders through an annual gathering called PRAXIS, and joined together with other church leaders and those desiring to explore the monastic life, forming the Order of St. Anthony. Ed is one of the most thoughtful people I know, and I think you will find the conversa...
Episode 5 with Raleigh Sadler
July 20, 2017 04:59 - 34 minutes - 59.4 MBEpisode 5 with Raleigh Sadler by CommunionArts
Episode 4 with Ben Grace
November 18, 2016 18:52 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn episode 4 I sit down with songwriter, worship leader and curator of The Calendar Years, Ben Grace. We talk songwriting, liturgy and the role the church calendar plays on the music he makes. To hear music from Ben and The Calendar Years, visit TheCalendarYears.com. You can also support their forthcoming Epiphany release on Kickstarter and help them keep making great music! If you're interested in Ben's Book Recommendation, the book is Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Gr...
Episode 3 with Heather Choate Davis
October 11, 2016 16:03 - 45 minutes - 78.5 MBIn episode 3 I speak with author, speaker and liturgist Heather Choate Davis. We chat about rest, creative process and spiritual practices.
Episode 2 with Eric Marshall
September 05, 2016 18:51 - 39 minutes - 70.3 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Eric Marshall, frontman of Young Oceans and The Last Royals. We talk songwriting, liturgy and literature.
Episode 1 with Josh Woodrow
August 03, 2016 15:09 - 39 minutes - 73.3 MBIn our first CommunionArts podcast we sit down with Josh Woodrow to talk liturgy, racial reconciliation and his use of rap music in worship.