Imagination Redeemed
Anselm Society
It’s easy to see this world as disenchanted, and to give up hope that there’s more. But you were made to see the world with the eyes of heaven. And to live a bountiful life that participates in the life of God. Delve with Brian Brown and Sarah Howell into the great stories and their meaning for real life.
Episodes
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Mar 17, 2020 • 39min
Creating for Others (w/Jonathan Pageau) (S2 E5)
What does it look like to create for others? For community? How can people learn to interact with art, rather than just look at it or listen to it? How can we be people who are defined by seeking magic and meaning, rather than discouraging such behavior? Brian interviews Jonathan Pageau to learn from the ancient practice of icon carving. Find Jonathan Pageau on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/pageaujonathan.
Mar 9, 2020 • 38min
Cultivating Centric Artists (w/Lancia Smith) (S2 E4)
In our continuing series discussing the unique call of the Christian artist ("centric genius"), Brian interviews Lancia Smith about her work with The Cultivating Project.
Feb 26, 2020 • 46min
Who Makes the Art Work? (with John Skillen) (S2 E3)
In our continuing series discussing the unique call of the Christian artist ("centric genius"), Brian talks with John Skillen about the ways in which the church used to create art together...and just maybe, how it can do so again.
Feb 19, 2020 • 41min
Discussing the Centric Genius, Part 2 (S1 E2)
In which Brian, Heidi, and Lancia summarize the concept of the "centric genius" and discuss its implications for both artists and churches. In this, the second part, we get into the implications for church, and whether we have to give up being "weirdos."
Feb 12, 2020 • 39min
Discussing the Centric Genius, Part 1 (S2 E1)
In which Brian, Heidi, and Lancia summarize the concept of the "centric genius" and discuss its implications for both artists and churches.
Feb 7, 2020 • 14min
Director's Notes: The Centric Genius
What is a centric genius? Why does Christianity need more of them? In this episode of director's notes, Brian Brown tees up our entire winter-spring content series.
Dec 16, 2019 • 33min
Father Christmas (S1 E11)
Does Father Christmas belong in Narnia? Brian picks a fight, we continue Lewis and Tolkien's debate, and along the way, we hit on how to portray morality in literature, and even the true meaning of Christmas gifts.
Nov 25, 2019 • 32min
Food & Art (S1 E10)
After a trip to France ruins Heidi for normal life, the group discusses food, art, and why hospitality has always played a central role in Anselm Society gatherings.
Nov 11, 2019 • 51min
Josh Bales: Mental Health & Church
Therapist, songwriter, and priest Josh Bales thinks Christians can get to a healthier place when it comes to bringing together mental health, faith, and science.
Oct 28, 2019 • 42min
Lancia Smith: Loving your Audience, Serving the Work
In this lecture from Anselm's 2019 Rocky Mountain Artists' Retreat, Lancia Smith explores the relationship between being true to your calling, and loving your neighbor--and reveals how relationships can strengthen our calling.
