
Dr. Lanta Davis
Author of Becoming by Beholding and professor of humanities and literature at Indiana Wesleyan University. She teaches classes on the imagination, beauty, and the great text.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 43min
Episode 22 - Art, beauty, and the Christian imagination (with special guest Dr. Lanta Davis)
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Lanta Davis, a Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University and author of "Becoming by Beholding," delves into the impact of Christian art on spiritual formation. She explores how imagination enriches faith and emphasizes the need for truthful representations in modern Christian art. The conversation reveals the unsettling beauty found in faith and the vital role of saints, particularly women, in inspiring believers. They tackle how art nurtures community and invites deeper connections to divine love, urging a reevaluation of beauty in spirituality.

Aug 5, 2025 • 53min
Spiritual Formation Through our Imaginations
Join Lanta Davis, author of *Becoming by Beholding* and a professor of humanities at Indiana Wesleyan University, for an enlightening discussion on imagination's impact on spiritual formation. She highlights the rich interplay between faith and the arts, encouraging listeners to see deeper meanings in Jesus' parables. Davis shares insights on practices like Lectio Divina, emphasizing how engaging with art can enhance our relationship with the divine. Explore how virtues, vices, and global artistic traditions shape our understanding of faith and beauty.