Makers & Mystics

Sarah Toth is a performer and writer who uses singing, spoken word, and improvisation within opera to courageously tell stories of truth, vision, and possibility. Through collaborations in music-based theater, Sarah seeks to bring healing, inspire dreams, and empower people to walk boldly forward in their own personal story.In this episode Stephen talks with Sarah about her opera The Nero Monologues and her involvement in creating new and experimental music-based theater. Visit Sarah TothSupport The Podcast!Featured Music: Daniel BirchLobo LocoSend us a textSupport the show

The Broadway musical Hamilton is a popular musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and is inspired by the life of the American founding father, Alexander Hamilton. Since its debut in February of 2015, the show has been widely received as a groundbreaking work of art. Its cultural and creative impact has continued to grow and inspire its audiences from London to New York and cities across America. One audience member on whom the show left a lasting mark is author and pastor Kevin Cloud from Kansas City, Missouri. Kevin sees Hamilton as a “modern-day parable” that carries a depth of spiritual and transformative power. In this episode, Stephen talks with Kevin about his perspectives on this Broadway musical and how the art form of theater has the ability to access the deeper parts of the human heart. Become a member of the Makers and Mystics Creative CollectiveVisit Kevin Cloud’s websiteSend us a textSupport the show

Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky is considered by many to be the father of abstract art. In this episode Stephen takes a look into the life and art of Wassily Kandinsky, particularly his interest in the relationship between sound and color. Support The PodcastSend us a textSupport the show

Liz Vice is a singer/songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. She is best known for her Gospel, Soul and R&B roots. On her latest album titled, “Save Me,” Liz breaks the mold of any one particular genre and explores a wide range of musical territory.In this episode, Stephen talks with Liz about her creative process and the vulnerability within her songs and personal story of overcoming fear. Liz Vice websiteJoin The Makers & Mystics Creative CollectiveSend us a textSupport the show

In 1837, Reverend Preston Cooper began to have a series of dreams where an angel appeared to him saying, "Dig Cooper, dig."Featured Music: Abstract In The SkyJoin the Makers & Mystics CollectiveSend us a textSupport the show

Nico Cox is an Antiquarian Horologist, which is a technical term for a clock and watchmaker who specializes in the conservation and restoration of antique automata and mechanical musical objects. Her workshop, Memoria Technica is located in Seattle, Washington where she teaches, creates and brings mechanical music, singing birds and complex clocks back to life again. In this episode, Stephen talks with Nico about the magic of horology and the critical thinking involved in her unique art of restoration. Patrons of the podcast can enjoy an additional interview with Nico on “The Church’s bizarre use of automata during Middle Ages” at http://www.patreon.com/makersandmystics  Featured Music in this episode: Unwed Sailor Featured Music: Unwed SailorVisit Nico’s ShopSupport The PodcastListen to the bonus interview with Nico on “The Church’s bizarre use of automata during the Middle Ages.”Send us a textSupport the show

Sadhu Sundar Singh was a Christian mystic from the region of Punjab. His life was characterized by elaborate visions, long journeys and parables and stories inspired by the life of Jesus.Support The PodcastMusic: Christopher HaleSend us a textSupport the show

CJ Casciotta is a writer and communicator who is passionate about helping organizations and individuals discover their inherent uniqueness. In his debut book, Get Weird, CJ asks the question, What if the outrageous, imaginative, crazy ideas that live inside your wildest dreams are actually there on purpose, divinely preinstalled to help others?He says, Knowing what makes you weird is the best thing you can offer your art, your business, your friends, your family, and yourself. It's the essence of creativity, the stuff of movements, and the hope for humanity. It's time to quit painting by numbers, conforming to patterns, and checking off boxes. It's time to GET WEIRD.In this episode CJ and Stephen discuss the ideas he presents in his book and unpack what it means to live fully and truly as that unique version of ourselves we were designed to be.CJ CasciottaSupport The Podcast!Send us a textSupport the show

Hildegard von Bingen was a German Benedictine abbess. She was a writer, composer, philosopher, playwright and visionary.Guest host: Vesper Stamper Support The PodcastSend us a textSupport the show

Cole NeSmith is the founder and Executive Director of the Creative City Project and producer of IMMERSE, an annual performing and interactive arts event in the heart of Downtown Orlando. Cole started the award-winning Creative City Project in 2012 to cultivate creative community locally and to help shape the global perception of Orlando as a place known for creativity and innovation. In this episode, Stephen talks with Cole about the role of the arts in cultural transformation. Creative City ProjectCole NeSmithSupport The PodcastMusic Provided By: Fascinating Earthbound ObjectsSend us a textSupport the show