Podcast Episodes

Lent for Artists

Episode 19

In this episode I reflect on the season of Lent, what God is doing to prepare us for Easter as we reflect on our sinfulness and His grace, and what t…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Working with Children, Puppets, and God's Will with Chris Knobloch

Episode 18

In this episode, Jon speaks with Chris Knobloch, the Vice President, Director, and Writer for God's Helping Hands! They discuss Chris' experience cre…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Starting a Theatre Company and Directing "These Shining Lives" with Christine Hall

Episode 17

In this episode Jon speaks with Christine Hall on her experience starting Alive Theatre in Lansing, the process of directing their debut show, These …

2 years, 3 months ago

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Movies with Cool Themes and Looking Ahead to 2024

Episode 16

In this episode Jon discusses two of his favorite movies from 2023, and some of their cool themes, and how he sees reflections of God in those themes…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Art as Liturgy with Timothy Van Bruggen

Episode 15

In this episode Jon speaks with his friend Timothy Van Bruggen about their experience with liturgy, the importance of a rhythm of life to an artist, …

2 years, 4 months ago

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Songwriting and Devotional Art with John Van Deusen

Episode 14

In this episode Jon speaks with singer-songwriter John Van Deusen. They discuss John's songwriting, how his faith intersects with his music, the impo…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Christian Community and the Importance of Shelter with Houston Coley

Episode 13

In this episode Jon speaks with filmmaker, youtuber, and podcaster, Houston Coley. They chat about his upcoming documentary about L'Abri, a Christian…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Disability, Community Theatre, and Christian Movies with Andrew Gommesen

Episode 12

In this episode Jon talks with Andrew Gommesen about his podcast and the way he has pursued art through that, the value and pitfalls of Christian mov…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Acting, Truth, and Studying at Sight and Sound with Jordan Awe

Episode 11

In this episode Jon speaks with his friend, Jordan Awe about acting, finding God's truth in a performance or piece of art, and what it's been like fo…

2 years, 6 months ago

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The Communal and Experiential in Music with Robert Nordling

Episode 10

In this episode Jon speaks with conductor, arranger, and music director Robert Nordling. They speak about Robert's experience working with orchestras…

2 years, 7 months ago

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