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In part one of our conversation with visual artist and worship leader Janackeh Blackwell , we talk about art and music as prophetic practices, engaging dissent on social media, and embracing her identity as an activist. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with performance artist and ordained pastor Sally Ann McKinsey , we reflect on her home art gallery, embodied practice as contemplation, and John Calvin as a minimalist artist. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with performance artist and ordained pastor Sally Ann McKinsey , we delve into her artistic exploration of the American healthcare system, trauma and grief, and the important of engaging social justice. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with artist Lily Jurskis , we talk about James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and the Stations of the Cross. Listen to part one.

Part one of our conversation with visual artist Lily Jurskis on the countercultural, contemplative, and punk world of Mr. Rogers. Listen to part two. Listen to Marred Fame’s instrumental pop punk cover of Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

In part two of our conversation with multi-instrumentalist and chaplain Sam Yenn-Batah , we talk integrating chaplaincy and music, Kierkegaard and Coltrane, and the influence of Sankofa. Listen to part one.

Part one of our conversation with multi-instrumentalist and chaplain Sam Yenn-Batah about the role that blues, swing, and improv play in music and life. Listen to part two. Listen to Sam on the song Slow of Heart with Amantha Barbee and Aisha Brooks-Johnson.

In a special episode, host Marthame Sanders addresses the current context of renewed protests against white supremacy and police brutality, galvanized by the rallying cry Black Lives Matter .

Part two of our conversation with Alonzo Johnson on the intersection of revolutionary music and neo-orthodox theology, and the work of Self-Development of People . Listen to part one.

Part one of our conversation with pastor-musician Alonzo Johnson ( Self-Development of People ) on his surprising call to ministry, the gangster and the biker, and traditional African drumming. Listen to part two. Listen to our 2024 collaboration with Alonzo.

Part two of our conversation with pastor, activist, and hip-hop artist Yani Davis about her music, peace activism, and a successful kidney transplant. Listen to part one.

Part one of our conversation with pastor, activist, and hip-hop artist Yani Davis about ministry, diversity and inclusion, and hip-hop. Listen to part two.

Part two of our conversation with scholar, musician, and award-winning novelist Dr. Daniel Omotosho Black on homelessness, rites of passage, and what we are learning from COVID-19. Listen to part one.

Part one of our conversation with scholar, musician, and award-winning author Dr. Daniel Omotosho Black on church music, gender identity, and the Middle Passage. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with graphic recorder and visual facilitator Kate Morales , we delve into expanding images and metaphors, the depth of experience with healing practices in Mexico, and embracing creativity as an essential part of life. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with graphic recorder and visual facilitator Kate Morales , we talk about the practice of cultural somatics, alternative universities, and journeying into the practice of graphic recording. Listen to part two.

We continue our two part our conversation with pastor/entrepreneur John Heinz , reflecting on CenterForm’s Hatch program, working with faith-rooted entrepreneurs, and blending innovation and love. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with pastor/entrepreneur John Heinz , we delve into his work at CenterForm, the challenge of innovation in traditional religious settings, and how the Church might address the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with songstress Naima Shalhoub , we discuss her forthcoming album Sifr , the power of remembrance and return, and the importance of radical self-honesty. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with songstress Naima Shalhoub , we talk about her dual passion for music and education, restorative justice, and her connection to her Lebanese roots. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with artist and filmmaker Weston Manders , we reflect on creating dreamlike, legendary stories; Stank Jankins; and finding divinity in the messy. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with artist and filmmaker Weston Manders , we discuss his passion for storytelling, transitioning from acting to filmmaking, and finding the balance between financial sustainability and satisfying creativity. Listen to part two. See our 2022 collaboration with Weston.

In part two of our conversation with TheoPoet Tamisha Tyler , we reflect on embodied reality, building bridges, and the Beyoncé Mass. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with Theo-Poet Tamisha Tyler , she talks about theopoetics as an embodied academic field, the sharing of brilliance, and holding onto creativity. Listen to part two. Listen to our previous conversation with Tamisha.

We continue our two-part conversation with award-winning documentary filmmaker Kirsten Kelly , reflecting on interfaith relationships, competing in the crowded media landscape, and asparagus. Listen to part one.