Artists of the Way

Artists of the Way

by Jon Wilson and Nate Knobloch

Arts Christianity

Discipline, Vulnerability, and Ministry in Mime with Dawn Day

In this episode Jon and Nate chat with Dawn Day. Dawn has been a mime for 40 years, and involved in performing arts for most of her life. We discuss her experience getting into mime, why it matters, and what it takes to pursue that art form.  Dawn has trained with the Betsy Herskind School of Ballet, Mimeistry International, Push Physical Theatre, and was mentored by Pris McDonald, and has worked Silent Light Mime Ministry, and her own solo Mime Ministry.

Simplicity, Humility, and Presence as Christian Artists

In this episode Jon and Nate discuss the value of simplicity in our faith and art, and how that intersects with humility and being present with God and with those around us.

The Benefits of Theatre for Mental Health

In this episode Jon and Nate invite Christine Hall back to the podcast. They discuss how theatre affects our mental health, and Alive Theatre's next production, Pride & Prejudice, performing June 20th - 28th. To find out more about Alive Theatre and Christine's work you can follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

Conclave, Doubt, and Discernment in Art

In this episode Jon and Nate discuss Jon's favorite film of 2024, Conclave, and how it depicts the church, approaches faith, doubt, and mystery, and how we can be discerning in the art we intake.

The Wild Robot, Parenthood, and Our Relationship with Nature

In this episode Jon welcomes a new co-host, his friend Nate Knobloch. In this episode they begin a discussion around their favorite films from 2024, beginning with The Wild Robot, it's depiction of parenthood, and what is says about our relationship with God's creation.

Shadowlands, Returning to Theatre, and God's Provision

In this episode Jon invites his friend Walt Williams onto the podcast to discuss his recent return to theatre and God's provision for Master Arts Theatre in  the last year.

Myths, Fantasy, and Fairy Tales

In this episode Jon invites his friend Nate Knobloch back onto the podcast to discuss myths, fantasy, and fairy tales, and how this unique genre allows us to engage with mystery, beauty, and deep truth in a distinct way.

Gratitude for Christians and the Artistic Life

In this episode I invite my friend Nate Knobloch back on to the podcast to chat with me about what gratitude means to us as Christians and as artists.

Serving the Art and Others

In this episode I discuss the importance of servanthood in the Christian faith, as demonstrated by Christ, and how the idea of serving revolutionizes our approach to our art and others, regardless of the medium we work in.

Healing, Connection, and Letting Art Breathe with Yohan Daza

In this episode I speak with Yohan Daza, a local artist and mental health activist. Yohan has a degree from Kendall College, and worked with Wedgewood Christian Services working with struggling youth. Since then Yohan has had a deep passion for mental health, which has played an active role in his artistic process, where art is closely tied to healing, and space to breathe.

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