Faith in the Arts

Faith in the Arts
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A podcast about art and faith with Marlita Hill, Alastair Gordon and Jonny Mellor. How can we attend again to the relationship between Christianity and the arts? Can we fix broken bridges, re-examine sources of contention, explore new ways to co-exist for the flourishing of all? Join us to find out.

  1. 07/14/2025

    Vampires and blood donors: How do we contribute and not exploit our artistic cultures?

    As Christians, we are called to love people. This means that we should support and serve others and not exploit of steal from them. We all know this! But how does this apply to the art traditions that we practice within? How do we actively contribute to them, rather than exploiting them? How can we be blood donors rather than vampires? And where do sharks fit in? That’s what this episode is all about. If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at hello@faithinthearts.show . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show  Resources and References: This episode follows on from our last episode on Barrowclough's album 'The Riddle and the Spyglass'. Professor Skye - Whiteness in Rap Music & Hip-Hop Culture: Creating A Hip-Hop Class Part 11 (Youtube video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn9fOt-hZbY Eminem - White America Eminem - Stepping Stone Lucy Mckenzie - https://lucymckenzie.com Michael Mcdonald - I keep forgettin Kendrick Lamar - The Blacker The Berry Robin Thicke/Marvin Gaye ‘plagiarism’ issue - https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/case-study/blurred-lines-copyright Olivia Rodrigo/Paramore ‘plagiarism’ issue - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58327849  But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. (2 Peter 3:10) And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” (Revelation 21:5) For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ (Acts 17:28). Probably drawing from the 6th century BC Greek poet Epimenides, and the 3rd century BC Stoic philosopher Aratus. The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. (Psalm 24:1)

    51 min

  2. 05/26/2025

    The Riddle & The Spyglass by Barrowclough

    We’ve heard about Ally’s art. We’ve heard about Marlita’s art. Today, we focus on Jonny’s or, should I say, Barrowclough’s. If hip-hop geekery is your thing, you won’t be disappointed. If it’s not, don’t worry though. The conversation explores the kaleidoscopic nature of art, the joys of collaboration, the unusual ways in which Christianity infiltrates culture and how we all can find our places in our artforms. If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at hello@faithinthearts.show . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show Resources and References: Barrowclough - The Riddle & The Spyglass https://barrowclough.bandcamp.com/album/the-riddle-the-spyglass Johannes Tetens, 18th century German Danish philosopher Scarface - Never seen a man cry Tupac - Brenda’s got a baby Geto Boyz - My mind’s playing tricks on me Prince Paul - Prince among thieves Souls of Mischief - Montezuma’s Revenge Snoop Dogg - Bible of Love Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid Maad City

    53 min

  3. 05/07/2025

    Art as a gift (with Rachel Ho)

    Today, Macclesfield based ceramicist, Rachel Ho introduces us to her fabulous ‘ Gift to the City’ project, sparking all sorts of trains of thought. The restorative power of art. Artists as priests. Paying the bills. And, as a podcast first, today’s episode is sponsored by a popular energy drink. Kind of. If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at hello@faithinthearts.show . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show Resources and References: Micah Purnell (text based artist) https://micahpurnell.com/ Orla Gilkeson (painter) https://orlagilkesonart.com/ Kate Nash’s experience of the music industry- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwygdzn4dw4o.amp

    51 min

  4. 03/14/2025

    Prophetic Art (with Dr Mary McCampbell)

    What do you think of when you think of prophetic art? Does your mind instantly turn to the subversive power of beauty, energizing hope, alternate realities, toppling empire and the ministry of attentiveness? No? Well, perhaps you should spend an hour with Dr Mary McCampbell and the FITA team! If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at hello@faithinthearts.show . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show Resources and References: Books: Imagining our Neighbours as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy - Mary McCampbell The Prophetic Imagination - Walter Brugemann The Church and The Fiction Writer - Flannery O’Connor (included in the book ‘Mystery and Manners) Art and artists: Lakwena - Nothing can separate us- https://www.vigogallery.com/exhibitions/58-lakwena-maciver-nothing-can-separate-us-covent-garden-london/overview/ Alvin Ailey Dance Company Victory Boyd (singer) The Handmaids Tale - Margaret Atwood Life After God - Douglas Coupland Magnolia (dir Paul Thomas Anderson) Tree of Life (dir Terrence Mallick) Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet) Bible References: Matthew 23:13-39 Luke 1:46-56 (Mary’s Song) Isaiah 55 Psalm 88

    1h 6m

  5. 01/31/2025

    Tap Dance and Discipleship (with Andrew Nemr)

    Today’s guest is internationally acclaimed tap dancer, Andrew Nemr. He leads us on a riveting journey through the history of tap dance, the fracturing of the media landscape, sharing your process, the morning pages and recovering from burnout. Oh, and how art practice can serve as a model for Christian discipleship. To acquaint yourself with Andrew’s work, visit andrewnemr.com and artistformation.com. If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at hello@faithinthearts.show . If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show Resources, artists and references Andrew’s visual art- https://whatweleavebehind.online Kendrick Lamar- Watch the party die (for the more perceptive, you’ll notice that this was recorded before GNX dropped) Yussef Dayes- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YASaUI9bhQY Savion Glover Steal Like An Artist- Austin Kleon The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

    1h 13m

  6. 10/04/2024

    What’s special about music? (with Anselm Mcdonnell)

    Anselm Mcdonnell is back! Building on the last episode’s focus on the avant garde, the conversation moves on to music in general. How is music different to other artforms and how does music specifically relate to Christianity? After all, it’s just wiggly air, isn’t it? If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at hello@faithinthearts.show. If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show References Music at key moments in the Bible (Job 38:4-7, Luke 2:13-14, Revelation 14:1-3)

    44 min

  7. 09/06/2024

    Why should Christians care about the Avant Garde? (with Anselm Mcdonnell)

    Whereas Christian artists are often known for playing it safe in the arts, today’s guest, classical composer, Anselm Mcdonnell bucks this trend. His work is experimental and avant garde and that is where the conversation goes in today’s episode. What is avant garde art, why does it matter and why should Christians practise in this area? To get an intro to Anselm’s work, listen to his piece ‘Cross Purposes’ - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjg0L1McnYk⁠ If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at ⁠hello@faithinthearts.show⁠. If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website ⁠www.faithinthearts.show⁠ References Hutchmoot - Hutchmoot is a gathering of Christian artists and creatives that happens once a year in Derbyshire. We highly recommend it! ⁠https://www.hutchmootuk.com⁠ Olivier Messiaen - French composer, organist and ornithologist!

    44 min

  8. 05/22/2024

    Sacred Streets (with Jason Leith)

    How can artists bring the sacred to the streets and what happens when they do? Our hosts are joined by Jason Leith, a Los Angeles based artist and the leader of Saddleback Visual Arts, to explore his work and the intersection between the humble and the holy, the seen and the hidden, the base and the transcendent and whether there will be a Starbucks on the renewed creation! If you’d like to join the conversation, please email us at hello@faithinthearts.show. If you’d like to help us continue to make more episodes like this, you can donate to us directly through our website www.faithinthearts.show  Referenced resources and artists:  https://sacredstreets.org Vessels project - https://sacredstreets.org/projects/vessels/ Lord of Spirits podcast - https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits Saddleback Visual Arts - https://saddlebackvisualarts.com

    51 min
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A podcast about art and faith with Marlita Hill, Alastair Gordon and Jonny Mellor. How can we attend again to the relationship between Christianity and the arts? Can we fix broken bridges, re-examine sources of contention, explore new ways to co-exist for the flourishing of all? Join us to find out.

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    Faith in the Arts
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    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
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