Renew the Arts Podcast

Dec 18 2024 63 ep. 50 mins 38

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Cultivating conversations about the intersection of the arts and faith in order to liberate Christian creativity.

Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture Arts

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Mailbag: 1,000 True Fans, Earned Gifts, Magic, and Christmas!

Dec 18 2024 46 mins

In this mailbag episode for 2024, Michael answers questions ranging from magic in Harry Potter to Nativity scenes in your yard.

Narcissism and the Gifted Artist

Nov 21 2024 41 mins

Michael discusses narcissism, why it seems so prevalent among artists, and how to address it in both individuals and communities.

Missions and the Power of Storytelling (with Roy Sneed)

Oct 17 2024 79 mins

An interview with Roy Sneed, a specialist who trains cross-cultural workers in the four uses of storytelling for missions and evangelism.

Patrons and the Problem of Fame

Sep 19 2024 53 mins

Michael discusses how the problem of fame affects patrons. He then explores some ways artists and patrons can address this problem of fame.

The Artist and the Problem of Fame

Aug 15 2024 35 mins

Michael explores the problem of fame, how the inequality of exposure among artists damages both popular and unknown artists.

Art and the Evangelical Imagination (with Karen Swallow Prior)

Jul 18 2024 59 mins

Karen Swallow Prior joins Michael for a wide-ranging discussion on her book The Evangelical Imagination, and how it applies to the arts.

What is Poetry Good For? (with Paul J. Pastor)

Jun 20 2024 54 mins

Michael is joined by Paul J. Pastor—poet, writer, editor—to discuss the value of poetry both in general and specific terms.

Looking for the Life of the World to Come (with Brian Brown)

May 16 2024 53 mins

Michael is joined by Brian Brown, founder and executive director of the Anselm Society, to talk about the arts and communal meaning-making.

Why You Need Better Taste and How to Get It

Apr 18 2024 41 mins

Michael explores why you need better taste and how to get it. This episode explores both the rationale and practice of developing good taste.

Looking Forward Looking Back

Mar 21 2024 56 mins

Justus Stout and Katy Martin join Michael for a ten-year Renew the Arts retrospective and a look at the opportunities ahead.