Episode 13 - Bill Dyrness - Art and Worship

In this episode, Dr. William Dyrness discusses the content of his new book, Senses of the Soul: Art and the Visual in Christian Worship. This book is based on the results of research conducted with Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox congregations in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Dyrness is Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Seminary. Other recent books published by Dyrness include Reformed Theology and Visual Culture (2004) and Visual Faith (2001).
The total length of this episode is 20:51.
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August 21, 2008 No Comments
Episode 12 - Tim Keel - Jacob’s Well

In this episode, Tim Keel discusses a variety of topics, including: how his creative background has shaped his pastoral leadership style and preaching; the relationship between the imagination and the Protestant church; the Christian Year and the arts at Jacob’s Well, and common themes that are shared by emerging churches.Tim is the founding pastor of Jacob’s Well Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He received a BFA in Design from the University of Kansas and a Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary. He is the author of Intuitive Leadership: Embracing a Paradigm of Narrative, Metaphor, and Chaos.
The total length of this episode is 21:43.
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July 25, 2008 No Comments
Episode 11 - Dr. Joel Gregory - Preaching

In this episode, Pastor Tiger Pennington interviews Dr. Joel Gregory on the subject of preaching. A sampling of topics discussed in this podcast are: the role of preaching in worship, sources for illustrations, preaching in a media-saturated culture, and the interaction of the biblical text with politics. Dr. Gregory is the Preaching Professor at Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University and was appointed Distinguished Fellow by Georgetown College, Kentucky, in 2004. He is also the founder and president of Joel Gregory Ministries, a non-profit organization supporting a preaching, teaching, counseling, and writing ministry.
The total length of this episode is 19:59.
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June 1, 2008 No Comments
Episode 10 - Worship and the Arts

In this episode, Dr. John Witvliet discusses how the arts can be utilized to deepen our practices of worship. John is the director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and associate professor of music and worship at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship and Worship Seeking Understanding. This interview was recorded at the Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts Symposium.
The total length of this episode is 9:52.
April 11, 2008 No Comments
Episode 9 - Visual Arts and the Church

In this episode, Sandra Bowden discusses the relationship between the artist, visual arts and the church. Sandra is an artist and painter from New York and is the past president of Christians in the Visual Arts. This interview was recorded at the Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts Symposium.
The total length of this episode is 9:29.
April 11, 2008 No Comments
Episode 8 - Drama and Worship

In this episode, Alison Siewert discusses how drama can be used to help enact the gospel story in worship. Alison is co-founder and director of the theater group ransomTHEdonKey. She is also the author of the Drama Team Handbook. This interview was recorded at the Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts Symposium.
The total length of this episode is 9:41.
April 11, 2008 No Comments
Episode 7 - Church Art Galleries

In this episode, Tim High talks about the art gallery at the First Evangelical Free Church in Austin, Texas. He provides information for churches who are considering the addition of an art gallery. This interview was recorded at the Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts Symposium.
The total length of this episode is 9:42.
April 11, 2008 No Comments
Episode 6 - Video and Worship

In this episode, Travis Reed serves up a little spice about the use of video in worship. Travis is the founder of The Work of the People and Highway Video. This interview was recorded at the Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts Symposium.
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The total length of this episode is 13:48.
April 11, 2008 No Comments
Episode 5 - Music and Worship

In this episode, Greg Scheer shares insights about merging various musical styles and instruments into worship. Greg is the author of The Art of Worship. This interview was recorded at the Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts Symposium.
The total length of this episode is 9:35.
April 11, 2008 No Comments
Episode 4 - Dance, Movement and Worship

In this episode, Sandra Organ-Solis discusses various ways that movement and dance can be integrated into worship. Sandra is the artistic director of the Sandra Organ Dance Company. This interview was recorded at the Transforming Culture: A Vision for the Church and the Arts Symposium.
The total length of this episode is 11:08.
April 11, 2008 No Comments

