The Men Who Love God

Deconstructing & Reconstructing Faith in an Interfaith Marriage - Interview with Artist J Kirk Richards

Nov 30, 2023

Artist J Kirk Richards discusses the challenges of faith deconstruction in interfaith marriages, the intersection of art and spirituality, and the importance of maintaining faith while navigating personal and artistic growth.

31:15

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J Kirk Richards

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Navigating faith deconstruction in marriage through therapy and compromise.

Embracing identity influences and the importance of sharing power in relationships.

Finding strength in artistic expression and community connections to promote personal growth.

Deep dives

Jake Kirk Richards' Middle Name Origin

Jake goes by his middle name, Kirk, influenced by Joel Kirk, a person his father admired, which showcases how pivotal relationships can shape identity.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Intersection of Art and Spirituality

8min

Navigating Differing Beliefs in Interfaith Marriages

6min

Navigating Faith Deconstruction and Marriage Challenges

5min

Nurturing Faith and Connection in Interfaith Relationships

4min

Exploring Christ's Bravery and Generational Dynamics through Artistic Inspiration

4min

J Kirk Richards is a husband and father of four children and a contemporary artist whose career spans over two decades and his work covers themes of religion, spirituality, equality, and love. Kirk shares very vulnerable perspectives through his own experiences with his wife, family and career on a variety of topics, including: cognitive dissonance in aspects of faith and culture, letting go of control and sharing power in a marriage, and the importance of faith deconstruction and making sure we do not deconstruct to the point where we don't have any faith left.

To learn more about J Kirk Richards and view is work, head to the links below:
Website:
www.jkirkrichards.com
Instagram:
@jkirkrichards

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The Men Who Love God

Deconstructing & Reconstructing Faith in an Interfaith Marriage - Interview with Artist J Kirk Richards

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Jake Kirk Richards' Middle Name Origin

Artistic Inspiration from Religious Themes

Challenges and Growth in Faith and Relationships

Finding Strength and Joy in Community and Art

Final Words on Struggles and Personal Growth

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts