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In part one of our conversation with award-winning documentary filmmaker Kirsten Kelly , she talks about using film to shed light on injustice, bringing the faith and civic squares together, and the deep passion of school teachers. Listen to part two. See our behind the scenes photo shoot.

In part two of our conversation with slam poet Carlos Barboza , we reflect on the misuse of religion, finding radio silence, and hear some of his poetry. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with slam poet Carlos Barboza , we talk about the anti-establishment origins of slam, struggling with identity, and the communal life of poetry. Listen to part two.

As a follow up to our conversation with Tracy Keenan , we share the story behind Tracy’s song This Is Who We Are. It is a musical reflection on the Vision 2020 Guiding Statement of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Song Personnel (and past episodes): Aisha Brooks-Lytle : lead and backing vocals Lindsay Allward-Theimer : backing vocals Tracy Keenan : piano Josh Schicker : backing vocals, guitar, ca...

Musician and pastor Tracy Keenan reflects on finding wholeness and purpose in calling, living out her dual calling, and releasing her album. Listen to Tracy’s song This Is Who We Are .

In part two of our conversation with actor/writer/teacher Garrett Turner , he talks about his faith background, how theater is spiritual, and stretching his skills and a writer. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with actor/writer/teacher Garrett Turner , he thinks back on his acting background, the draw of musical theater, and his work on Law and Order SVU. Listen to part two.

In part two of our conversation with illustrator Rachel Eleanor , she reflects on her sense of spiritual wilderness, the deep value of hospitality, and what it means to be looking for your people. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with illustrator Rachel Eleanor , she discusses her art background, her experience with graphic design, and her growing sense of faith as a place of welcome. Listen to part two. Collaborations: See Eley’s photo shoot of Rachel Eleanor. See Rachel’s animated GIF inspired by our conversation. See A Walk in the Wilderness , a collaboration with Rachel, Eley, and Domini...

At Wild Goose Festival , we sat down with Sister Helen Holy, the satirical character played by actor Paul J. Williams . Our conversation took place in character.

In part two of our conversation with pastor/poet Jeremy Green, we discuss inclusion in poetry and faith, finding the loving response, and his current ministry context. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with pastor/poet Jeremy Green, we talk about the difference between poetry and music, what it means to find the flow, and how the lens of faith enters his work in surprising ways. Listen to part two. See our collaboration with Jeremy from 2022.

In part two of our conversation with teacher and improviser Joe Lemmo , we look at what it means to be a bridge, how improv teaches you to be in the moment, and how he seeks to pay forward the gifts of his life. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with teacher and improviser Joe Lemmo , we discuss his profession as a school teacher, his moving into the world of religious teaching as well, and his introduction to improv. Listen to part two.

We continue our two part conversation with the multi-talented musician and pastor Richard Allen Farmer , reflecting on being able to read the room, adapting to different musical styles, and the beauty of his current ministry context. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation with musician and pastor Richard Allen Farmer , we discuss his deep background in music, drawing together formal and informal training, and God’s calling to him in preaching and performing. Listen to part two.

We continue our fantastic conversation with the multi-talented Melinda Weekes-Laidlow on her latest venture, Beautiful Ventures , which seeks to cultivate the next Harlem Renaissance. Listen to part one.

In part one of our conversation, Melinda Weekes-Laidlow - founder and CEO of Beautiful Ventures - reflects on bringing together her professional backgrounds as a lawyer, minister, and an entrepreneur. Listen to part two. See Melinda’s narrative photo shoots with Eley : Beautiful Ventures Melinda Melinda and Sekou

Another double-header conversation recorded at Wild Goose Festival , this time with pastors Adam Lawrence Dyer and Karen Stephenson . Listen to our past aijcast conversation with Karen Stephenson.

We continue our double-header conversations from Wild Goose Festival , this one with Peterson Toscano and Jacqui Lewis .

Singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah in live conversation and performance at Wild Goose Festival.

In this double-header episode, we catch up with two past guests, Tevyn East and Darci Jaret , who both presented at Wild Goose Festival . Listen to past aijcast episodes with: Tevyn East and Jay Beck Darci Jaret

We sit down with past guests Shoccara Marcus and Amina McIntyre , as they share what it means to experiment, leaning into vulnerability, and the power of honesty. Listen to past aijcast episodes with: Amina McIntyre Shoccara Marcus

We continue our two-part conversation with Eleventyseven ’s Matt Langston, reflecting on dealing with record labels, the shapeshifting of genre, and moving into the world of podcasting. Listen to part one.

In part one of our two part conversation, Matt Langston - half of the band Eleventyseven - talks about their history in the CCM music scene, and growing beyond it. Listen to part two.