In this episode I discuss the importance of servanthood in the Christian faith, as demonstrated by Christ, and how the idea of serving revolutionizes our approach to our art and others, regardless of the medium we work in.

In this episode I speak with Yohan Daza, a local artist and mental health activist. Yohan has a degree from Kendall College, and worked with Wedgewood Christian Services working with struggling youth. Since then Yohan has had a deep passion for mental health, which has played an active role in his artistic process, where art is closely tied to healing, and space to breathe.

In this episode I speak with Erin McDonald about her work with the Salvation Army in the Creative Arts Ministry, some of the unique work they are doing in the arts world, and what her experience has been working with Muskegon Civic Theatre to create theatre that is accessible for actors with mental or physical disabilities. Erin has a degree in theatre and works with Salvation Army's Creative Arts Ministry, and as a Scenic Designer for Muskegon Civic Theatre.

In this episode I speak with Spencer Davis Milford, the actor portraying Frodo in the newly revived Lord of the Rings the Musical. We discuss the kinds of art he finds engaging and likes to produce, what some of his favorite projects have been, and the experience of playing Frodo in Lord of the Rings.

In this episode I discuss art that is gentle, simple, and has helped keep me grounded this year! Often we pay attention to those works of art that are challenging, important, or groundbreaking, but sometimes we just need something simple and restful that helps us reconnect with our humanity.

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In this episode I speak with the creative team for Godspell, our assistant director Anna Eaton, music director Abigail Pletcher, and choreographer Ellie Knobloch, as we discuss our hearts behind this production, some of our goals artistically, and what the process of putting this show together has been like.

Godspell opens this Thursday, July 18, at the Gezon Auditorium! Get your tickets today at https://artistsoftheway.ludus.com/index.php

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In this episode Jon, Nate, and Jordan continue their discussion about playing Jesus, how it impacted their spiritual life, and chat a bit about their experience with Godspell!

Godspell runs from July 18-27. Get your tickets today at https://artistsoftheway.ludus.com/index.php

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In this episode I have a discussion with my friends Nate Knobloch and Jordan Awe. Both are in Godspell, and have played (or are playing) Jesus. The three of us unpack our experiences playing Jesus, what that meant to our faith, and how we view Jesus after having explored Him in such an intimate way.

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