Believe to See

Christina and Mandy interview Matthew Clark about his chapter in The Anselm Society's new book Why We Create, "The Art of Subcreation." Matthew Clark is an author and singer-songwriter. You can learn more about him at www.matthewclark.net

Mandy, Christina, and Matt tackle the topic of artificial intelligence—particularly how powerful advances in AI may impact the world of art and artists. The cohosts discuss the pros and cons of AI and bring up questions about how Christians should think about AI and Art theologically. 

Christina interviews Jane Scharl about her chapter in The Anselm Society's new book Why We Create, "Time and Its Creator." Jane Scharl is an author, poet, and one of the editors of Why We Create.

In tribute to Leslie Bustard, long-time friend of The Anselm Society and contributor to The Anselm Society's new book Why We Create, Christina, Mandy, and Evangeline discuss the chapter in Why We Create written by Leslie: "Gratitude: The Foundation of Human Creativity."

In this episode, our cardigan-clad director, Brian Brown, joins Christina to discuss the Anselm Society's new book, Why We Create. (The cardigan is an obvious tribute to Matt). In the subsequent conversation, they explore why we often have a hard time relating to the material world, explaining why non-"spiritual" vocations matter, and justifying our interest in beauty. They also tell you why you should buy Why We Create, right here, right now: https://www.anselmsociety.org/why-we-create-book. This episode kicks off an on-and-off series this fall in which we'll discuss themes from the book with some of the authors!

Matt chats with YA Author Autumn Krause, discussing her new book, the genre-switch from her previous books to her most recent book, and the challenges she faced on her new writing project.   Find out more about Autumn's books at https://autumnkrause.com/books/

Matt chats with Natasha Kennedy, the illustrator for the FatCat (catechisms “fat with meaning”) books. Catechism can seem to be an intimidating (or boring) word, but catechism can actually contain the entirety of the Christian story of creation, fall, and, redemption. Natasha talks about her experience bringing together catechism and art in a way that can be appreciated even by young kids. Learn more about the FatCat books at https://lexhampress.com/fatcat

Matt and Mandy sit down with author Carolyn Leiloglou to talk about her new book, Beneath a Starry Sky, which places Van Gogh's Starry Night within middle grade fiction and the novel's protagonists inside of Starry Sky. Learn more about Carolyn at https://www.carolynleiloglou.com/ (Pre) Order Beneath the Swirling Sky at https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Swirling-Sky-Carolyn-Leiloglou/dp/0593579542

Christina and Mandy sit down to talk with Nicole Stratton, Artistic Director of Logos Theater, discussing a biblical worldview of the dramatic arts and how the arts when taught as a part of God's nature can give hope and healing. Find out more about Logos Theatre at thelogostheatre.com

Matt and his wife Danielle sit down with children's author Danielle Hitchens about her new book, "Sacred Seasons: A Family Guide to Center Your Year around Jesus." Danielle talks about the liturgical year and how this helps us orient or lives, family's lives, and children around Jesus. Learn more about Danielle Hitchens at https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/author/danielle-hitchen