Season 9 EP 5: Embodied Preaching w/ Jaclyn Williams
Art & Faith Conversations
Jaclyn Williams is a preacher, chaplain, educator, and performing artist. She is an assistant professor of the practice of preaching and chaplaincy at Fuller Seminary. She joins the podcast to talk about embodied preaching and the unique style she has of integrating her performing art skills to enhance her pedagogical practice with students. As well as her MDiv and PhD in theological studies, she also holds an MFA in theater and has a background in dance. We discuss the connections between the process of craft as an artist and the process of spiritual formation and how artists can be...
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Season 9 EP 4: Embodying the Pace of God w/ Mark Buchanan
Art & Faith Conversations
Mark Buchanan is a professor of pastoral theology at Ambrose University. He has authored several book on spiritual formation and rhythms of the soul. He joins the podcast to talk about his book, God Walk-Moving at the Speed of Our Soul. We discuss the spiritual practice of physically walking and how formative it is for our faith when we slow down enough to keep pace with a 3mph God. We talk about how walking affects our memory and our attention spans and rehumanizes us in an increasingly digital world. Instagram @artandfaithpodcast Email
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Season 9 EP 3: The Embodied Language of Dance w/ Julianna Rubio Slager
Art & Faith Conversations
Julianna Rubio Slager is the artistic director and co-founder of Ballet 5:8 dance company out of Chicago. She returns for the second time to the podcast to talk about the powerful language of the body through dance and how it can speak in ways words cannot. We discuss misconcenptions about the body and dance among church culture and the importance of making peace with our bodies in surrender to God's work in our lives. Julianna is known for her unique ability to engage audiences in discussions of life and faith through her choreography. She has created over 50 works for the Company and School...
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Season 9 EP 2: Embodiment & the Brain w/ Dr. Curt Thompson
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Dr. Curt Thompson is a leading psychiatrist in the field of interpersonal neurobiology and spiritual formation. We discuss why art and artists are invaluable to understanding what it means to be human and to live a purposeful life. Curt specializes in helping others seek and discover the intrinsic desire we all have to feel known, loved, and connected and shares how beauty and creativity play a crucial role in that pursuit. He is the author of several books such as Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame, and his most recent book on suffering, The Deepest Place. Instagram:...
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Season 9 EP 1: Embodied Art & Worship w/ David Taylor
Art & Faith Conversations
David Taylor returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, A Body of Praise-Understanding the Role of our Physical Bodies in Worship. We discuss our five senses as the way we experience God's closeness and grace and how artists give us language and portals to engage our senses more fully in worship and life. David aruges that the body is not merely a neutral spectator or something to overcome but that God has an essential purpose for good for our bodies in worship. David Taylor is a theologian, author, speaker, priest, and director of initiatives in art and faith. A professor at...
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Season 8 EP 9: Art Led by Listening w/ Jane Boutwell
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Jane Boutwell is an artist who describes herself as having an inquisitive mind, a heart connected to nature and a soul yearning towards God…a child of dirt and dance…a beauty bringing blessing writer… a poetic painter and potter. Her creative work includes tactile, intuitive, and deeply-in-touch-with-nature ways of being in the world. She finds her passion in a variety of creative mediums and expressions which include gardening, quilting, writing, painting, sketching, ceramics, dancing, creative coaching, podcasting, and family life with her husband and four children in the Atlanta...
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Season 8 EP 8: Sacred Strides w/ Justin McRoberts
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Justin McRoberts returns to the podcast to talk about his newest book, Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest. In this episode we discuss the myth of finding balancing but rather discovering the tensions and rhythms in different seasons of life. We also talk about the significance of practicing a day of Sabbath and the pitfalls of focuisng on utitliy in our creative and spiritual lives. Jusitn is a speaker, author, mentor, and musician. Some of his previous books include It Is What You Make of It and the books of prayer collaboration project with Scott Erickson. ...
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Lent Meditation Series Week 5
Art & Faith Conversations
Week 5 of a series of audio meditations to guide you through the season of Lent. Each Lent episode is an exceprt of a more in-depth writtten series that includes movement prayer and visual art as well as poetry and scripture. Visit to go deeper Music provided by Journal Prompt Questions: What are some ways you can slow down and be cared for in this season? How might you need to re-position yourself to see beauty? Email: Instagram: @artandfaithpodcast
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Lent Meditation Series Week 4
Art & Faith Conversations
Week 4 of a series of audio meditations to guide you through the season of Lent. Each Lent episode is an exceprt of a more in-depth writtten series that includes movement prayer and visual art as well. Visit to go deeper Music provided by Journal Prompt Questions: What are some things that make you feel securely planted? What kind of a season do you sense you are becoming ready for? Instagram: @artandfaithpodcast @vividartistryco
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Lent Meditation Series Week 3
Art & Faith Conversations
Week 3 of a series of audio meditations to guide you through the season of Lent. Each Lent episode is an exceprt of a more in-depth writtten series that includes movement prayer and visual art as well. Visit to go deeper Music provided by Journal Prompt Questions: What are the main daily influences on your imagination and your senses? Take inventory for a couple of days and write down the things you devote attention to. What are some tangible daily rhythms you could work in that would cultivate beauty in your life? Instagram: @artandfaithpodcast @vividartistryco
info_outlineMusician, Kaina, just released her full length album, Rise. Producer, Eric Owyoung of Future of Forestry, lends his signature with epic soundscapes and film score like instrumentals. With the overarching message of the album being courage, hope and overcoming, her songs are anthemic and powerful. We talk about her creative process, hear stories behind the songs and what it's like to pursue one's art in the midst of motherhood.