the artist's theology

Send us Fan Mail Hi everyone,  Welcome back to the artist’s theology, a quick easy dive into the relationship between the arts and the Christian faith.  This is part 2 of my conversation with my friend Patrick Bayele - our first ever guest! We continue briefly our discussion on presence over distraction, and then move swiftly into what I consider to be a deeply profound discussion on acting as a t...

Send us Fan Mail In our FIRST EVER GUEST INTERVIEW, director, actor, writer and theatre-maker Patrick Bayele joins me to discuss the sacred rhythms of stillness, silence and solitude that align with grace to sustain him as a created being who creates.  (Apologies! I had just recovered from a cold, so you may hear my voice be a little off in today's ep! But this conversation is too good not to...

Send us Fan Mail I talk about my 4-step (ish) process writing my debut book, read you an extract from the book and talk about how God has drawn me closer to Him in the process of writing this book!  Buy my book: And the Truth Shall Set You Free: Hope and Healing from Bulimia: Amazon.co.uk: Nhyira, Nikki: 9781399997126: Books Bramble and Crow Publishing: Bramble & Crow Books https://www.bramble...

Send us Fan Mail I have, up until now, lived my life with art almost always at the centre; writing has been one of the art forms that has taken centre stage in my life. Almost every decision has been made, strategically to advance me further in my creative career. I love creating. I love it so much. Has it been an idol? In ways.  In this episode I talk about why the fruit is not really for you, an...

Send us Fan Mail welcome to the artist's theology -- a quick easy dive into the relationship between the Christian faith and the arts! Verse of the Day: Proverbs 30: 25-28 “Four things on earth are small,     yet they are extremely wise:   Ants are creatures of little strength,  yet they store up their food in the summer; hyraxes are creatures of little power,     yet they make their home in...

Send us Fan Mail A call to faith, courage & hope Main verses : JOHN 11: 5-7 When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.”   Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.   So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days,   and then he said to his disciples, “Let u...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about the parallels between artistic commissions and Christ's Great Commission to us as disciples? We'll unpack it in this episode!  Thank you for tuning in to the artist's theology podcast!  Verse of the episode:  "Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they wo...

Send us Fan Mail Verse of the day: A man's heart plans his way , but the LORD determines his steps (Proverbs 16:9)  Have you ever taken part in a research & development process? Research and Development = work directed towards the innovation and improvement of products and processes   If you have taken part in one, you'll know that the aim is to creatively explore and engage differen...

Send us Fan Mail Verse of the day: Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want He makes me to lie down in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams He renews my strength He guides me along right paths,  Bringing honour to His name.  Even when I walk  Through the darkest valley I will not be afraid For You are close beside me Your rod and your staff Protect and comfort me You prepar...

Send us Fan Mail Verse of the day: Matthew 6:19  “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” In this episode we discuss the origins of the...

Send us Fan Mail VERSE OF THE EP:  Luke 10: 38-41 Doing vs. Being...How can we release the burden of feeling that our careers are entirely on our shoulders?   How we can release perfectionism & how this leads to the best creative ideas.