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In a far-ranging and imaginative conversation, we pull back the curtain to talk to our producer, Al Mudeif, about everything it takes to make aijcast what it is. Special thanks to the band A Stranger and a Friend for this episode.

In part two of our conversation with independent producer and visual artist Gabriela Arp , we talk about gentrification, her project on sterilization in Puerto Rico, and seeing her subjects and children of God. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with independent producer and visual artist Gabriela Arp , we discuss the draw of image, the power of the documentary, and creating immersive worlds. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with Wende Ballew , the founder and Executive Director of Reforming Arts, we talk about connecting thought and action, the importance of agency and autonomy, and fostering creative critical thinking. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with Wende Ballew , the founder and Executive Director of Reforming Arts, we discuss growing up in a rural community, the power of mentorship, and the draw to prison work. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with sensory artist Siana Altiise , she shares her journey of faith and graces us with some music performance. Listen to part two.

Siana Altiise is an Atlanta-based sensory artist. In part one of our conversation, we discuss her experience with synesthesia and how it helps shape the way she experiences the world. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with ARC Executive Director Callid Keefe-Perry , we discuss embodiment, why organizations should do power audits, and theopoetics. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with ARC Executive Director Callid Keefe-Perry , we discuss his exposure to a multitude of arts, being part of the “peace church” movement, and how culture intersects with both. Listen to part two.

Our final live Creative Conversation of 2018 featured artist/advocate/activist Jessica Caldas and pastor/activist/organizer Michael Wortham . Amina McIntyre cohosts. Listen to our other Creative Conversations: Greg Ellison and Patrick Reyes Tammy Harper and Okorie Johnson Carlton Mackey and Sean Saifa Wall Listen to past aijcast episodes: Jessica Caldas Amina McIntyre

In part two of our conversation with Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta , we talk about her move to Atlanta and her recent recording experience in Nashville. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta , we discuss her call to cross-cultural ministry. Listen to part two. Collaborations: See Aisha’s narrative photoshoot with Eley. Listen to Aisha on the song This Is Who We Are with Tracy Keenan, Josh Schicker, and Lindsay Allward-Theimer. Listen to Aisha on the song Slow of Heart with...

In part two of our conversation with inner healing artist Armandee Drew , we discuss how our view of God shifts, the retreats she leads, and the power of a shared meal. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with inner healing artist Armandee Drew , we discuss her artistic inheritance, art as healing space, and finding her way into faith. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with performance and visual artist Fabian Williams , we discuss how art often gets treated as a byproduct of Capitalism. Listen to part one. Listen to the full, uncensored interview.

Fabian Williams is an Atlanta-based performance and visual artist. In part one of our conversation, he reflects deeply on his vision of Afrofuturism. Listen to part two. Listen to the full, uncensored interview.

Listen to highlights from the Just Worship Conference at Columbia Theological Seminary, including music, liturgy, and presentations. Among the agencies represented in leadership and sponsorship were: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Columbia Theological Seminary Center for Lifelong Learning (at CTS) Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary Presbyterian Mission Agency Presbytery of Greater Atl...

Dancer Lois Snavely explores body theology as a way toward liberation. This episode features Lois in conversation alongside excerpts from her Wild Goose Festival workshop.

In part two of our two-part conversation with writer/teacher/artist/preacher Amina McIntyre , she reflects on using art as more than an “ornamentation” to Christian practice. Listen to part one.

Amina McIntyre is a writer, teacher, artist, and preacher, who reflects on the importance of embodied faith and learning. This is part one of our two-part conversation. Listen to part two. See our 2023 collaboration with Amina.

Mary Button and David Finnegan-Hosey spoke at Wild Goose Festival about the intersection of creativity and mental health.

In part two of our two part conversation, Myles Markham shares the ongoing effort to navigate questions around belonging and ethnicity. Listen to part one.

We bring you a bonus episode from our friends at the podcast Your Secret's Safe with Gus , a weekly improvised fictional podcast from the Improv in Action Network. Marthame guests on episode 11 of season 1 as FBI special agent Derick.

Myles Markham reflects deeply on the importance of allyship, the challenge - and possibility - of “benevolent hypocrisy”, and more in part one of our two-part conversation. Listen to part two. See Myles’ narrative photo shoot with Eley.

Tamisha Tyler was at the Wild Goose Festival to present, where we caught up in a deep conversation around the possibilities of subversive liturgies.