This week, Mike sits down with Justin Forsett, retired NFL running back and entrepreneur. Forsett’s story, where he was always deemed too small or too slow, is a study in faith and perseverance. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper and recorded, edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Our theme song is by Roman Candle, and our music is by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike is joined by his two best friends, Sarah Cosper (who also happens to be Mike's wife) and Lachlan Coffey, to talk about their favorite moments from the last three seasons of Cultivated. This episode was recorded and mixed by Mike Cosper. Music by Dan Phelps, and our theme song by Roman Candle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we visited with Alison Whitehurst in New York, where she’s been busy in productions like  The Fortress of Solitude, at The Public Theatre. She opened up about her journey from Texas to New York and the central role her faith plays in guiding her life. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced and mixed by Mike Cosper and edited by TJ Hester. Our theme song is by Roman Candle. Music by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Esteban Shedd stopped by to talk to Mike about the music he makes with Alert312 and how hip-hop culture shaped faith and led him to launch Streetlights Bible, an audio version infused with hip-hop rhythms to engage folks who might otherwise not read the Bible. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced and edited by Mike Cosper and mixed by Mark Owens. Our theme music is by Roman Candle, with additional music by Alert312. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachelle Starr, Founder and Executive Director of Scarlet Hope, describes her journey of sharing the love of Christ with women in the adult entertainment industry.  Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and Narrativo Group. This episode was produced by Mike Cosper, recorded and edited by TJ Hester and mixed by Mark Owens. Our theme music is by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Gregory Alan Thornbury talks about his new book "Why Should The Devil Have All the Good Music?" about Larry Norman and the origins of Christian rock music. It’s a fascinating story that raises questions about both the role of the artist and the dangers of the Christian subculture. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media & Narrativo Group. This episode was produced & mixed by Mike Cosper and edited by TJ Hester. Our theme music is by Roman Candle, and other music was by Larry Norman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Koppelman, along with his creative partner David Levien, is the creator of the Showtime series Billions and writer of the film Ocean's Thirteen. Brian also hosts Mike's favorite podcast, The Moment, which you can check out here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moment-with-brian-koppelman/id814550071?mt=2 Today's conversation focuses on the need for meaningful work and meaningful living. Cultivated is a production of Harbor Media and The Narrativo Group Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Music by Dan Phelps and Roman Candle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mike talks with Skip and Timshel Matheny from Roman Candle. Conversation includes what it's like being husband and wife in a band, why so much of Christian music sucks, and how their faith has changed and shifted over the years. Check out Roman Candle's website here http://www.romancandlemusic.com/ And check out Skip and Timshel's podcast "Drinks With" here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drinks-with/id1101368209?mt=2 Cultivated is a production of the Narrativo Group and Harbor Media Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Our music on this episode is by Roman Candle Our theme song is also by Roman Candle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vito Aiuto is one half of the indie band Welcome Wagon, along with his wife Monique. He’s also the pastor of a church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. On this episode, we talk about the parallel journeys he’s taken as an artist and a pastor, about working with Sufjan Stevens, and about a variety of challenges that pastors and Christians face in our world today. Cultivated is a production of the Narrativo Group and Harbor Media Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Our music on this episode is by Welcome Wagon Our theme song is by Roman Candle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Seale is a record producer and the co-founder of Mason Jar Music. He’s worked with Feist, Fleet Foxes, Josh Garrells, and many more. On this episode we talk about making records, about Mason Jar’s “analog” approach to music, about living in community, and about how his faith informs his the way he works. Learn more at: www.MasonJarMusic.com Produced by Mike Cosper Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Our Theme Song is by Roman Candle Our music today is by Roman Candle and Dan Phelps Special thanks to Isaac Wardell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices