ILLUMINATE
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsa podcast about art, liturgy, spirituality | hosted by Stephen Proctor { projection artist & visual liturgist }
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2.8 | AUDREY ASSAD & BRADY TOOPS { the unholy trinity }
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 209 MBArtists have a way of seeing the unseen. Especially what is unseen to majority of society. Audrey Assad & Brady Toops are two people who definitely see what most others don't. And they're no longer afraid of sharing what it is they see. Both have created & recreated careers in the liminal landscape that hosts the intersection of musical entertainment & leading worship. They share some raw & hilarious thoughts on who they used to be & where they find themselves today. And they share a litt...
2.7 | MAKOTO FUJIMURA { culture care }
September 13, 2018 20:46 - 1 hour - 172 MBArtist & author Makoto Fujimura illuminates the relationship between faith & art like no other person I've met. His artwork (based on an ancient Japanese painting style called Nihonga) has been featured in contemporary art galleries around the world, in places like Chelsea New York, Haifa Israel, & Hong Kong. While "Mako" has one step in the art world, he has his other foot in the Church, speaking life into Her artists, adding color a black-&-white world of religion that has been stripped...
2.6 | AARON NIEQUIST { the eternal current }
August 23, 2018 04:50 - 1 hour - 148 MBWhen it comes to leading worship, liturgist & writer Aaron Niequist likes to swim in the deep end. Coming from a small stream of evangelicalism, Aaron has wrestled & fought with questions like, "Is this all there is? Is there more to worship than a setlist & a sermon?" His questions about worship styles & Sunday morning practices only scratch the surface, for Aaron is always swimming deeper, seeking after the substance beneath all the worship styles. During this journey through dou...
2.5 | DANIEL HENDERSON { lost & found }
August 08, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBWith Daniel Henderson, the craic is always 90. That's Irish for "pretty great." Over the last few years, Daniel has become one of my closest friends. Legend has it he won the Irish Brewer's Cup & competed on the worldwide stage in Melbourne for World's Best Cup of coffee. He does make a pretty mean cup. A year later, that would lead Daniel set out with his friends to open up a cafe in Northern Ireland called "Lost & Found". On this episode, Daniel shares the ups & downs of chasing big drea...
2.4 | BISCUET { traveling to unlikely places }
July 18, 2018 23:29 - 56 minutes - 116 MBTraveling the world is one of the main things that has inspired my creativity & shaped my worldview. In this episode, I sit down with longtime friend & fellow globetrotter Jonathan Smyth (aka "Biscuet") to talk about living overseas, traveling to unlikely places, & how that's affected the way we see the world around us. "Biscuet" has had his hands in the worlds of video production, event producing, English teaching, & marketing. He's applied all of these gifts at his current job with ELIC...
2.3 | MAKOTO FUJIMURA, KEIKO & OSAMU YANAKA { the liturgy of tea }
July 06, 2018 17:47 - 1 hour - 191 MBThe practice of tea ceremonies is an ancient liturgy that dates back many centuries. More than a simple drink, tea has been used to welcome dignitaries, stop wars, & cloak Christians celebrating Communion in secret. In June 2018, I joined illuminator Makoto Fujimura & a group of artists for a unique trip to Israel-Palestine. Our main objective was to perform Rikyū tea ceremonies in key "holy sites" throughout the Holy Land, bringing a spirit of peace & Shalom to this very conflicted land....
2.2 | STEPHEN PROCTOR { visual liturgy }
June 20, 2018 06:46 - 1 hour - 133 MBLive presentation on "visual liturgy." Presented by your host, Stephen Proctor. Recorded on March 26, 2018 @ Nebraska Christian College (https://www.nechristian.edu) Opening Theme Music by Future of Forestry. To see & listen to more talks like this, visit: http://illuminate.us
2.1 | SCOTT DAVIS { what weighs more: a rainbow or a battleship? }
June 06, 2018 18:53 - 1 hour - 147 MBLet's say you happen upon a burning bush, & a voice calls out from the flames, "Make Me a cup of coffee." What type of coffee would you prepare? Why? And what does this have to do with ANYTHING?! These are the kinds of conversations that I have with Scott Davis, the most interesting person in the world I have ever met. For the past few years, Scott has run a (pseudo) members-only coffee shop in Nashville, TN. It feels more like a speakeasy than anything else. And if I really dig down in...
2.0 | A NEW SEASON { the road to portlandia }
April 11, 2018 04:49 - 59 minutes - 107 MBWelcome back to the ILLUMINATE podcast! This episode kicks off Season 2 with my story of moving to the City of Roses... Portland, Oregon! ______________________________________ SHOW NOTES "Breathing Strings" Live in Europe: https://www.gofundme.com/csduta-breathing-strings-in-europe Please donate to help David Swick & I make this unique concert tour & recording possible! =) The ALOHA 360 podcast & blog: http://thealoha360.com http://illuminate.us
1.10 | DAVID SWICK { breathing strings }
November 09, 2017 06:02 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBInstrumental music moves me more than any other art form. It's always been my dream to work with composers & orchestras to create immersive environments that fuel the imagination. David Swick is a composer & songwriter in Nashville who’s working on a really interesting instrumental project. One of them is so unique and beautiful that I thought I’d bring him onto the ILLUMINATE podcast and let him share with you all his latest collaborative project called "BREATHING STRINGS." Get ready ...
1.9 | DAVID TAYLOR { calvin, creation, & the liturgical arts }
October 04, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBFew 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...
1.8 | JONATHAN MARTIN { politics & pentecostalism }
August 09, 2017 22:52 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBReligion & 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. ___________________________________________...
1.7 | DAVID BAILEY { urban doxology }
June 28, 2017 22:36 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBUrban 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...
x.4.2 | JEREMY STANLEY { holy fire : part two }
May 31, 2017 23:48 - 46 minutes - 52.9 MBThis 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 Instag...
x.4.1 | JEREMY STANLEY { holy fire : part one }
May 26, 2017 01:21 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBDid 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 ...
1.6 | it's a bird, it's a plane, it's... TYLER HUCKABEE!
April 05, 2017 00:45 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBWhat 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...
1.5 | DR. SARAH SCOTT { worshiptainment }
March 22, 2017 19:05 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBWhat 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
x.3 | LENT { w/ fr. chad jarnagin }
March 11, 2017 00:42 - 58 minutes - 102 MBWhat 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 Litur...
1.4 | TOM READ + JEREMY STANLEY { real talk in a pub }
February 02, 2017 10:30 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB2016 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-st...
x.2 | EPIPHANYTIDE { w/ fr. chad jarnagin }
January 21, 2017 01:24 - 40 minutes - 71.9 MBEmbracing 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
x.1 | ADVENT { w/ fr. chad jarnagin }
December 07, 2016 12:21 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThe 1st episode in a special series that follows the Church Calendar, featuring Fr. Chad Jarnagin of Luminous Parish. Music – “Immanuel” by Tony Anderson & Timbre Cierpke Chad Jarnagin – (@)chadjarnagin The Luminous Podcast – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/luminous/id1053905000?mt=2 Advent Resources: “A Light in the Dark: Divine Readings for Advent” by AJ Sherrill – http://urbandisciple.org/A_Light_in_the_Dark.pdf “The Liturgical Year” – https://www.amazon.com/Liturgical-Year-Spiraling-...
1.3 | CHERYL BRIDGES JOHNS, AARON NIEQUIST, CHRIS GREEN & JACKIE JOHNS { theology on the porch }
November 16, 2016 18:23 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBExploring the intersection of pentecostal & sacramental theology. Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns - @cb_johns Aaron Niequist - @aaronieq Dr. Chris Green - @cewgreen Dr. Jackie Johns - @jjohns1221 Pentecostal Theological Seminary - http://www.ptseminary.edu The Practice - http://www.practicetribe.com Music by Thad Kopec & Mason Self Additional Music: “Blood of the Martyrs” by Tony Anderson “More of Your Glory” by Lindell Cooley “Oh My Soul” by A. Taylor
1.2 | EDGE KINGSLAND NZ { worship music? }
November 02, 2016 02:29 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBNew Zealand... a nation filled with mythical landscapes & raw creativity. NZ is also home to a quiet little church named Edge Kingsland that is writing it's own songs for worship. In this episode, I sit down with EK players Luke Oram & Jay Lucas to talk about their unique approach to liturgy & art... & their overall tension with the idea of "worship music". Kia Ora! Edge Kingland's music - http://web.edgekingsland.co.nz/music.html Promo Video for EK's The Common Good album: https://vimeo.com...
1.1 | MARK PIERSON { the art of curating worship }
October 11, 2016 06:35 - 53 minutes - 102 MBA conversation with worship curator Mark Pierson about creativity & interactive sacred spaces. Recorded in Auckland, New Zealand. Music by Thad Kopec & Mason Self _______________________________ SHOW NOTES Mark's book: "The Art of Curating Worship: Reshaping the Role of Worship Leader" – https://www.amazon.com/Art-Curating-Worship-Reshaping-Leader/dp/1451400845/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476167092&sr=8-1&keywords=the+art+of+curating+worship More of Mark's writings & work: http://www.clayfirecur...
1.0 | INTRODUCING "ILLUMINATE" { w/ stephen proctor }
October 10, 2016 06:07 - 19 minutes - 36.8 MBThe podcast formerly known as ALT { art x liturgy x technology } is BACK! In this introductory episode, I (Stephen Proctor) set the stage for this newly rebranded podcast – ILLUMINATE. Music by Thad Kopec & Mason Self ____________________ SHOW NOTES NEW SITE! –> illuminate.us Updated eBook –> "The Guidebook for Visual Worship" is now "ILLUMINATE v1 | leading visual worship" – available for FREE when you sign up for my newsletter. The Liturgists Podcast – Episode on Religious Art: http://www....
0.14 | YOUNG OCEANS + THE BRILLIANCE { advent edition }
December 16, 2015 07:56 - 1 hour - 224 MBSometimes the greatest worship music sounds nothing like worship music. For this special Advent episode of the ALT podcast, I flew up to New York City to hang with two musical artists who are writing some of the most interesting liturgical music I've ever heard. Eric Marshall (of Young Oceans) & David Gungor (of The Brilliance) are a part of Trinity Grace Church, a multi-parish community spread across the neighborhoods of NYC. Just like their parishes, the music they're writing for their cong...
0.13 | BRIAN ZAHND { author & pastor }
November 24, 2015 06:36 - 1 hour - 152 MBChristian Nationalism & the Liturgy of the Empire: is American Evangelicalism the way of the Kingdom? On the 13th episode of the ALT podcast, charismatic pastor Brian Zahnd shares his story & unpacks all sorts of goodness. Brian is the pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He's also authored a few books, such as "A Farewell to Mars" & "Beauty Will Save the World." A radical shift has taken place in Brian's faith & in his church... a shift that embraces a sacramental view of t...
0.12 | LIVE FROM SALT { church tech weekly x pro church tools }
October 27, 2015 02:53 - 1 hour - 159 MBThree podcasts unite for one big unscripted show. For this truly unique episode, I joined forces with friends from two amazing podcasts: Mike & Van from Church Tech Weekly plus Brady Shearer from Pro Church Tools. It’s like a “SuperCast”, if that’s even a thing! This was recorded live on the night before the SALT conference in Nashville. I had invited a handful of church techies & artists to gather in one of my favorite rooms in the world, a members-only coffee club curated by one of the most...
0.11 | KATHRYN SCOTT + NIALL MCNALLY { live from ireland }
October 16, 2015 06:56 - 1 hour - 220 MBSaint Patrick. The Book of Kells. And transcending the division between Catholics & Protestants. This special episode of the ALT podcast was recorded live in Ireland & features two guests: Kathryn Scott & Niall McNally. Kathryn Scott is a well-known songwriter & recording artist who has penned some amazing worship songs, such as "We Still Believe", "Child of God" & "Hungry (Falling on My Knees)". She & her husband, Alan, co-pastor Causeway Coast Vineyard in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, which ...
0.10 | SCIENCE MIKE { spiritual skeptic }
September 30, 2015 10:30 - 1 hour - 187 MBScience. Liturgy. Brain Waves. & Environmental Projection! What's the science behind the environments we design for worship? On the 10th Episode of the ALT podcast, I talk with one of the smartest people I know: Mike McHargue – who also goes by the nickname, “Science Mike.” Rock concerts. Cathedrals. Forests. Spas. Office cubicles. And creative co-work spaces. What is happening neurologically & physiologically as we step into various styles of visual environments. As someone who creates envir...
0.9 | BLAINE HOGAN + AARON NIEQUIST { creative pastor x experimental liturgist }
September 09, 2015 08:05 - 1 hour - 207 MBArt. Liturgy. And Evangelical Mega-Churches. On the 9th episode of the ALT podcast, I have a joint conversation with Willow Creek pastors Blaine Hogan & Aaron Niequist. Blaine Hogan is the creative pastor for Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, IL. He's had a career in acting, including a popular TV show. His path then led him to become the creative director of one of the largest & most creative churches in North America. His experience in merging the creative arts into modern worship s...
0.8 | PRESTON SHARPE { artist pastor }
August 26, 2015 03:09 - 1 hour - 176 MBWhy isn't the Church known for art anymore? What happened? On the 8th episode of the ALT podcast, I sit down with my friend Preston Sharpe, who does a brilliant job at explaining why so much of the Church has become a creative wasteland. Preston is an artist-pastor who leads Sacrament Church in East Nashville. We first met at the PRAXIS Conference where we both presented talks under the theme "Creativity & the Christian Imagination." His message mostly focused on two major events in church hi...
0.7 | RUSTY GATES { audio liturgist }
August 12, 2015 08:25 - 1 hour - 196 MBLiturgy for Small Groups? What does this look like? Rusty Gates is a fellow artist & explorer who has been attracted to liturgical forms of worship. His path led him to be a part of BLOOM Church in Denver, a garden of resurrection planted by Michael & Lisa Gungor & their longtime friend Andrew Arndt. BLOOM considers itself to be a "network of house churches" where the emphasis on community & worship is expressed through what most churches call "small groups." But these are no ordinary small g...
0.6 | ROY COCHRAN { worship mentor }
July 28, 2015 01:47 - 1 hour - 215 MBAn honest conversation with my mentor, Roy Cochran. Some of the best conversations about faith don't happen over a pulpit or a desk in a conference room... they happen over a table... & in this case, a table on a friend's back porch on a hot summer night. In this unique "live" one-take, unedited & unfiltered episode, CJ & I sit down with one of our favorite people on the planet: ROY COCHRAN. Roy is our hero. This quiet, unassuming man has been one of the greatest voices of truth & love in our...
0.5 | GLENN PACKIAM { anglican priest }
June 10, 2015 09:30 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe story of an Anglican priest serving in an evangelical church. What if the way we worship isn't just an expression of our faith but is part of what shapes our faith? On the 5th episode of ALT, Stephen Proctor interviews Glenn Packiam, a fellow liturgical explorer who happens to be an Anglican priest in an evangelical church. When he's not navigating those waters, he's busy authoring books, writing worship songs, recording albums, pursuing his PhD in England, & being one of the most loving ...
0.4 | CAMRON WARE { visual worshiper }
May 26, 2015 04:12 - 1 hour - 176 MBVisual Worship. Environmental Projection. & Endless Possibilities. On the 4th episode of ALT, Stephen Proctor interviews visual worshiper Camron Ware, a projection artist & a pioneer of environmental projection in the Church. Camron is an incredible technologist whose passion & conviction for authentic worship can be clearly seen in his work. His curiosity & creativity has led him to innovate in ways that have made a significant change in the landscape of visual worship in the Western Church....
0.3 | CHAD JARNAGIN { anglican liturgist }
May 08, 2015 01:06 - 1 hour - 152 MBContemplative. Liturgical. Sacramental. These are some of the defining marks of an ancient+future faith than many evangelical Christians are longing for in their worship. On the 3rd episode of ALT, Stephen Proctor interviews Chad Jarnagin, curator of the LUMINOUS Project, a contemplative experience designed to introduce curious explorers to the ancient practices of the Church. Chad describes his journey from being a touring musician to going on staff at a large evangelical church as a worship...
0.2.1 | TONY ANDERSON { the outtakes }
April 30, 2015 16:41 - 39 minutes - 74.2 MBIf you're easily offended, DO NOT listen to this bonus episode! Recording the 2nd Episode of ALT with Tony Anderson was an absolutely hilarious & random experience. We chased so many rabbit-trails & spun off into crazy cynical humor that made me laugh until I hurt. Tony is one of the funniest guys I know, & he knows how to laugh at the absurdity of our own actions & culture. I thought this would be a fun little surprise bonus edition for you hardcore listeners & fans of the ALT podcast. I hop...
0.2 | TONY ANDERSON { sonic architect }
April 21, 2015 06:35 - 1 hour - 162 MBOne of the most successful film composers of my generation shares raw & honest thoughts on the landscape of creativity in today's church. A generation of young composers is rising up & filling our world with beautiful instrumental music, yet it's being mostly written & recorded using samples on computers instead of with orchestras in concert halls. On the 2nd episode of ALT, Stephen Proctor interviews sonic architect Tony Anderson. Tony is a phenomenal artist and neoclassical composer who tak...
0.1 | STEPHEN PROCTOR { my story } w/ CJ Casciotta
April 02, 2015 22:07 - 1 hour - 130 MBIntroducing ALT – a new podcast that explores the intersections of ART x LITURGY x TECHNOLOGY. Hosted by Stephen Proctor & w/ occasional co-hosting by CJ Casciotta. In this introductory episode, we share the heartbeat & vision behind this new podcast. You'll also get a glimpse into each of our stories, so that you know a little about the hosts. In future episodes, we'll be interviewing fellow artists, liturgists & technologist about the ever-evolving landscape of modern worship in the Western...