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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Apr 8, 2019 • 36min
Is Beauty Necessary? (S1 E4)
In this engaging discussion, Joel Clarkson, a film score composer, writer, and theologian, explores the essential role of beauty in Christianity. He argues that beauty is crucial for enriching worship and spiritual practice. Topics include the transformative power of music in liturgy, the theological connections between beauty and faith, and the legacy of figures like Anselm and Aquinas in understanding divine encounters. Clarkson highlights how beauty evokes longing for transcendence and fosters deeper relationships with the divine.
Mar 27, 2019 • 40min
Are You a Secular Christian? (S1 E3)
Ancia Smith, a speaker renowned for her insights on Christian imagination, joins Joel Clarkson, a thoughtful voice in exploring faith and creativity. They dive into what it means to have a Christian imagination in a predominantly secular world. The conversation explores the transformation through faith, the disconnect in artistic expression from Christian influences, and how literature reflects themes of guilt and redemption. They also discuss the importance of community in creative endeavors and the need for a renaissance in Christian perspectives.
Mar 11, 2019 • 45min
Mythbusting the Imagination (S1 E2)
Imagination isn't about fantasy, nor is it the province of artists. In this episode, we debate imagination's role in how we understand the world around us...and how we live.
Mar 11, 2019 • 12min
Introduction: Pious Trash (S1 E1)
A mini-episode introducing the hosts, the story behind Redeemed Imagination, and what to expect.
