Makers & Mystics

Howard Finster was a folk artist and backwoods preacher from rural Georgia. He was known for his elaborate visions and the creation of his own Paradise Gardens. During the eighties, Howard's collaboration with the bands R.E.M. and Talking Heads catapulted him onto a global platform for his art and message. Music Provided by: SeamonsterIntroductory Audio Clips by Calvin Burgamy & Kenny GraySupport Makers & Mystics Podcast!Visit Howard Finster’s Paradise GardensSoundscapes by Ben StamperSend us a textSupport the show

Watch Ben’s Film: BegottenWatch Ben’s Visual HaikuBook Discussed: The Poetics of SpaceJoin The Makers & Mystics Creative CollectiveGRISHA (trailer)The Deep PlaceBen Stamper Vimeo PageSend us a textSupport the show

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Julia Frey is a London based food writer, photographer and blogger. After moving from Canada to the UK seven years ago with her husband and children, she was homesick and between jobs. In order to occupy herself and have a creative outlet, she started an online recipe journal called Vikalinka.A few years later the online journal turned into a full-time job and allowed Julia to transition from teaching English to working for herself as a food writer and photographer. In this episode, Stephen talks with Julia about her inspirations, the art of food and how creativity extends beyond the fine arts into every aspect of life. Follow Julia's Food and Travel writing here.Patrons of the podcast can enjoy an additional interview here. Music for this episode is provided by Benjamin James. You can follow Benjamin James on Spotify and The Music Bed. Follow Julia's Food and Travel writing here.Patrons of the podcast can enjoy an additional interview here.Music for this episode is provided by Benjamin James. You can follow Benjamin James on Spotify and The Music Bed.Support Makers & Mystics!Works and Artists mentioned in this episode:Elizabeth GilbertGustav KlimtSend us a textSupport the show

David Taylor is a professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas. His work centers on revitalizing the church through the creative arts. He has written and edited several books including his most recent, The Theater of God’s Glory: Calvin, Creation and the Liturgical Arts.In 2016, David produced a short film on the psalms with Bono and Eugene Peterson. He has lectured widely on the arts in both academic and popular settings, in the United States and abroad.In this episode, Stephen talks with David about his work with Bono and Eugene Peterson as well as his perspective on the relationship between artists and the church.Sponsor: Red River Turning CompanyFeatured Music: Sister Sinjin Join The Makers & Mystics Creative Collective!David Taylor’s BlogThe Theater of God’s Glory (book)Phaedra Taylor Artist WebsiteBono and Eugene Peterson: The PsalmsSend us a textSupport the show

Most people know Oswald Chambers as the author of the famous devotional, My Utmost For His Highest, but few people know Oswald was a passionate artist who longed to see the arts become a vibrant expression of faith.Featured Music in this episode:Daniel BirchYour Friendly NeighborhoodA Boy & His KiteJoin The Creative CollectiveSend us a textSupport the show

Latifah Alattas is a singer/songwriter, producer, recording engineer and performer. Her project Moda Spira is a musical exploration of emotional honesty, characterized by intimate vocals and cinematic overtones. In this episode, Stephen talks with Latifah about her upcoming album, her creative process and an in-depth look into her experience of journeying through grief. Latifah has her own, companion podcast to the album which gives a song by song look into the themes and making of her record. You can listen and subscribe here.  Here is a link to Latifah's kickstarter campaign to support the making of her album.Support Latifah’s Kickstarter!Moda Spira websiteModa Spira PodcastJoin The Makers & Mystics CollectiveSend us a textSupport the show

Audrey Assad is a singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee who has written and recorded ten albums to date, including her recent release, Evergreen. In this episode, Stephen talks with Audrey about the gut-wrenching deconstruction of her faith and the fertile ground of re-birth which fuels the concept behind Evergreen. Patrons of the podcast can enjoy an additional interview with Audrey at Patreon.com/makersandmystics.  Audrey AssadSupport the Podcastmakersandmystics.comMentioned in this episode: Amy Jill LevineSend us a textSupport the show

A brief introduction to the detective novelist and theologian, Dorothy Sayers. Join the CollectiveSoundscape by The Aurora PrincipleSend us a textSupport the show

Erik Lokkesmoe is the owner of Aspiration Entertainment, a Nashville-based company that produces, markets and distributes “screen forward” entertainment for aspirational audiences. He is an executive producer of the 2015 New York Times Critics Pick film LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT, starring Ewan McGregor.  In this episode, Stephen talks with Erik about his work in the film industry and what Erik terms as "the middle place," where artists with a faith background engage the general market with creativity and conviction. Erik LokkesmoeAspiration EntertainmentMr. Rogers DocumentaryLast Days In The Desert filmFEATURED MUSIC:The Gray HavensAll The Bright LightsSiddhartha***Support The PodcastSend us a textSupport the show