Artists of the Way

Artists of the Way

di Jon Wilson and Nate Knobloch

Arte Cristianità

Bandstand: Directing, Faith, and Telling Veterans’ Stories with Abigail Pletcher and Chase Buher

Jon and Nate welcome listeners back to Artists of the Way with a special episode ahead of Bandstand (September 24–26), featuring directors Abigail Pletcher and Chase Buher. They share how they got involved in theatre and why a story about veterans returning from WWII still matters today. Find out how they're crafting a show that will leave audiences more aware, grateful, and ready to engage veterans’ burdens. Tickets are $20 for standard tickets and $18 for veterans.

What kind of art do children need?

In this episode Jon and Nate discuss the importance of art for children. Do we dumb it down? Do we hit them with all the hard realities? What kind of content should we avoid and lean in to? They unpack all this and more!

Keeping Our Humanity in Art and Work with Greg DeWeerd

Greg DeWeerd is the Art Director at Boileau and Co., and joins Jon and Nate to discuss his philosophy around art and design, goodness, and how to keep our own humanity, and the humanity of others, at the forefront of our work and art.

What is beauty? And why does it matter?

Jon and Nate often discuss the importance of beauty in art, but what even is beauty? In this episode Jon and Nate dissect that question, forming a definition and interrogating the different ways beauty can be seen in our world.

Is Entertainment Good For You?

In this episode Jon and Nate discuss the value of "low art", and the influence it so often has on great artists. What's the value in something that's less deep, less majestic, and more fun and entertaining?

Artists of the Way Book Club: Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis Part 1

In this episode Jon and Nate give you a special look at the Artists of the Way Book Club! Check out their initial thoughts on Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis, and join the discussion on Patreon, and hear the rest of our book club episodes for only $3-$5 a month!

How Was Art Used in the Medieval Church with John Taylor

John Taylor is an associate pastor with Kings Church on Walker, MI, and has a Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. Together he and Jon discuss how art was used in the medieval church for instruction and worship, how things changed with the reformation, and how we can reclaim some of those virtues today.

A Place for Comedy in the Church?

In this episode Jon and Nate discuss the role of comedy for Christians, what it's benefits are, and examine the question, is comedy art? Or is it something else entirely?

Embodied Art, Collaboration, and Writing Musicals, with Aaron Alsmeyer

In this episode Jon and Nate discuss the process of writing and producing original musicals with Aaron Alsmeyer, looking especially at his most recent musical Leviathan, based on the story of St. George and the Dragon.

Does Tragedy Belong in Christian Art?

In this episode Jon and Nate debate the question, does tragedy belong in Christian art? They weigh what good we may get from a story with such darkness, or if the risks and results of such things aren't worth it for a follower of Christ.

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