Believe to See
Anselm Society
The podcast of the Anselm Society's Arts Guild. Join host Matt Mellema and a rotation of guests at the digital pub table for conversations about faith and storytelling. "Some things have to be believed to be seen." -Madeleine L'Engle
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Sep 5, 2019 • 49min
Episode 56: Fantasy Pub Table Draft (Part 1)
Our third annual draft extravaganza! Anselm authors Amy Lee and Mandy Houk join Matt in drafting the greatest pub tables in history. Photo by Ellen Thompson

Aug 14, 2019 • 47min
Episode 55: Things I No Longer Believe
Anselm artists Teressa Mahoney and Mandy Houk join the table to share their old beliefs about Christianity and the arts, and why they changed their minds.

Jul 29, 2019 • 49min
Episode 54: The Narrative Cubist
Painter Kristopher Orr shares the history of his upcoming art exhibition, and how the theme of vulnerability informs his cubist paintings.

Jul 10, 2019 • 47min
Episode 53: After the End Game
In the afterglow of Marvel's Avengers saga, Baylor professor Junius Johnson joins the table to talk about the moral landscape of the films, and their enduring legacy. Avengers Image by Robert Ball

Jun 20, 2019 • 49min
Episode 52: Into the Potterverse
When a technical glitch deletes their regular episode, Matt and Danielle decide to continue their endless debate about whether Harry Potter's larger world makes sense.

Jun 3, 2019 • 49min
Episode 51: Couples Who Art
What happens when artists marry each other? Two artist couples--the Denmarks and Sorensens--join the table to discuss the benefits and challenges of being married to another artist.

May 20, 2019 • 52min
Episode 50: Why Christian Inspiration Books?
What are Christian Inspiration books? How does the market shape them? Why do ignorant men like Matt have no idea what they are? Author Evangeline Denmark, editor September Grace, and Matt's wife Danielle join the table to figure it out.

May 2, 2019 • 53min
Episode 49: Goodbye, Marcus
It's Marcus' last show before he moves to Portland. Before leaving the table, he shares his journey as an artist, and his final music recommendations. Also, Matt presents a sonnet he wrote in honor of Marcus' beard.

Apr 15, 2019 • 52min
Episode 48: The Detective Fiction Mystery
The pub table is buzzing with unanswered questions. What makes a good detective story? Can it ever be great literature? Why have so many Christian authors been fans? Author Sarah Pottenger joins the table to crack the case.

Apr 2, 2019 • 54min
Episode 47: Good Art from Bad People
How should we respond when horrible people make art that we love? Megan McCluskey and Amy Lee join the table to discuss.


