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Playwrights Lindsay Carpenter and Rebekah Boroughs collaborated on the play ______ is a rapist , a powerful reflection on the impact of sexual assault and rape culture. Have you or someone you love been sexually assaulted or abused? Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673

Micah Dalton and Anthony Aparo are the folk duo Dwayne Shivers . The self-described "odd couple" stopped by the aijcast studio for an intimate conversation and performance. See Dwayne Shivers’ photo shoot with Eley.

Pastor/activist Seth Wispelwey ( Restoration Village Arts , Congregate Charlottesville ) shares what it has been like to be on the frontlines of non-violent activism in Charlottesville. We also listen to some music from his partner, Tracy Howe .

Storyteller/blogger Leslie Cox shares her journey of self-love and how it led her to curate LGBTQ love stories as an act of love itself. See Leslie’s photo shoot with Eley.

Scholar and musician Tony McNeill on finding God’s affirmation and how worship changes through its intersection with faithful justice.

Though it was mild by comparison, the impact of Hurricane Irma on Atlanta as enough to affect our production schedule. And so, for this week's episode, host Marthame Sanders talks and plays improv with his family.

Josh Schicker , Lindsay Allward-Theimer, and Cat Espinosa make up the band A Stranger and a Friend . They are in the midst of working on their debut album and stopped by the aijcast studio for an intimate performance. Listen to Josh and Lindsay on the song This Is Who We Are .

Atlanta-based cellist/composer Okorie Johnson on becoming a looper and what it means to live a life that is Liminal .

Choreographer/Dancer Juel D. Lane talks about masculinity, sexuality, and spirituality; and how he finds their expression through dance.

Photographer and Spiritual Director Katie Archibald-Woodward ( Life Illuminated ) discusses how her multiple passions weave together.

Photographer Stephanie Eley discusses the importance of empathy as she builds a relational approach to photography. See our many collaborations with Eley and some of our artists.

Singer/songwriter Derek Webb reflects on the importance, and difficulty, of brutal honesty in music and in life.

Storyteller and social entrepreneur Melvin Bray ( Collabyrinth Consulting ) shares the vision of a Better world, as well as ideas from his book by the same name.

Educator Dawn Axam ( Axam Dance Theatre Experience ) leads a company of choreographers and shares her passion for the language of dance.

Minister and activist Terence Lester shares his vision of Love Beyond Walls and how they are a voice for the Voiceless .

Musician and peace worker David LaMotte joined aijcast for an intimate conversation and performance on a rainy North Carolina day.

Reggie "Love" Cason, Angela "AC" Carswell , and Christopher "Slam" Williams of Positive Arts Movement talk about their drive to elevate positive artists and their communities.

MaryAnn McKibben Dana is an author, speaker, pastor, and improviser. She speaks about the importance of Sabbath, learning to play, and her upcoming book on improv and theology. Listen to MaryAnn on our live improv episode.

Ghanaian-born photographer and chef Reggie Erawoc talks about the power of purpose, the work of Amani Women's Center (and Johari Handicrafts Store ), and the critical role refugees play in our society.

Musician/theologian Carlton Johnson ( Johnson C. Smith Seminary , First African Presbyterian Church ) shares his story of hearing loss and gain, his multi-faceted ministry journey, and the physicality of his faith. Listen to our 2023 collaboration with Carlton and his wife Cara Fears Johnson.

Pastors Maggie Leonard and Chad Hyatt of Mercy Community Church talk about their ministry, the power of art, and the importance of human dignity.

Photographer/dancer Shoccara Marcus speaks about her twin passions, the power of vulnerability, and the role art has played in her healing.

Host Marthame Sanders talks discipline and improvisation with pastor/scholar/musician Dwight Andrews ( First Congregational Church ).

Lisle Gwynn Garrity and Sarah Are , half of the collaborative art ministry A Sanctified Art , speak about the importance of recognizing our own creativity. Read Marthame’s guest blog for A Sanctified Art.

Multi-talented pastor, scholar, photographer, and artist Ralph Watkins talks about how the different avenues of his life intersect in a ministry that keeps justice at its center.