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The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by focusing on the men who are the true heroes of Mt Rushmore - the rough-and-tumble local inexperienced workers who learned their craft and made history. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1...

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world’s largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_ac...

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of Calvin Coolidge, one of America’s most underestimated Presidents and his key role in putting the wheels of construction into motion. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 ) C...

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by examining the early challenges of the project, including location, opposition, and financing. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 ) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt at...

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story’s main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 ) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedic...

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of three men in South Dakota who had the foresight and determination to make it come into being: Doane Robinson, Peter Norbeck, and William Williamson. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0D...

The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota. Audio Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc ) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g ) “Journey Discussions...

Matt uses the story of musician Bill Withers to talk about why artists walk away from their craft for a prolonged amount of time, along with when, if ever, we come back to it again. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin Bumper Music: “Daisy,” written by D...

Unlike vacations, sabbaticals can be an extended opportunity for us to either simply rest or gain inspiration for our creative efforts. The episode explores ideas and recommendations if you might be interested. Source Material: “The Great Creative Sabbatical: Why Artists Must Wander (And How You Can Be Part of the Journey)” ( https://goghjewelrydesign.com/blogs/blog/the-great-creative-sabbatical-w...

Source Material: “Taking a holiday when you’re an artist and/or a freelancer,” by Pauline Le Pichon ( https://pauline-lepichon.medium.com/taking-vacation-when-youre-an-artist-and-or-a-freelancer-22bc9e8d35d8 ) Description: Artists need to detach from time to time, and a vacation is the best way of doing it. But, are artists allowed when so many see them as not working a “real job”? Theme Music: “S...

Does Sabbath rest apply to our creative efforts? We look at what scripture has to say and apply to how big a role art plays in our working lives. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin Bumper Music: “Cool Ranch,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by...

Is sleep overrated for an artist? Does it even get in the way of being able to create? We explore the role sleep plays in the life of the artist of what adjustments we might need to make into to improve our craft. Source Material: “Sleeping Habits of the Art World,” ( https://whitehotmagazine.com/articles/sleeping-habits-art-world/3600 ) “How Famous Artists Dealt with Insomnia,” ( https://www.arts...

The community of Christian artists needs patrons, people who believe in them and willing to invest in them so they can fulfill their calling. Today we hear the story of how a patronage created one of the greatest books of the 20th century. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and pe...

Our final look into “Who Killed Jesus” examines whether Jesus as God could even be killed, as well as his deeper plan and motivation for it all. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+...

Part four of our investigation into “Who Killed Jesus” focuses on why Jesus came to earth in the first place. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham);...

Part three of our look into “Who Killed Jesus” centers on those who delivered Jesus into the hands of the Romans: his own countrymen. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Source Material: “The Opposition of the Pharisees to Jesus as Teacher and Messiah,” (https://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/...

Part two of our investigation into who killed Jesus begins continues with the man who gave the order for Christ to be crucified: Pontius Pilate. The opinions expressed in the videos connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cros...

Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ. Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing...

Isabella Stewart Gardner established a museum displaying all her art upon her death. It had very specific requirements so as to keep her legacy as she desired it. Has that occurred? What assurances to we have about protecting our name or legacy after we die? Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Outside the Lines,” written by Aa...

Can artists laugh at themselves? Sadly not often. It’s what turns people off most to the artistic community: pretentiousness. We have to stop thinking we’re “above it all” and the arrogance that comes with it. Matt talks about the need for us to be self-effacing without being self-defeating. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music:...

What do you do when you finish a project? In this episode we tackle an artistic theology of finishing. When God’s people won a battle, they often celebrated or feasted. Shouldn’t we do likewise. We also talk about how finishing is very Biblical, starting with the One we worship. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Ad Music: “Outside the...

Matt talks with pastor and author Jordan Biel about the “Heaven on Earth” series. Specifically, are there are leadership takeaways or warnings for pastors that we can learn from the life and tragedy of Jim Jones. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Matt shares his thoughts on season 3: Heaven on Earth. He speaks of how he chose the story of Peoples Temple and Jonestown, the possible pitfalls of doing an extended series on such a dark story, his original and eventual agendas in the creative process, and what he hopes people can take away from hearing it. Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr....

The story of Jonestown and Peoples Temple concludes as America and the world wrestle with the causes of the tragedy and the search for people to blame, along with the struggle of the survivors to somehow carry on. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Them...

The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple climaxes as the departure of Jonestown residents triggers a chain of events leading to tragedy and death. Preshow Ad Music: “Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News. Theme Music: Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin Theme Soundbytes: “I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon...