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The team from Forefront Festival takes you around the intersection of the arts and the Christian faith.

  1. JAN 29

    Art Review: Wake Up Dead Man

    Cody, Nate and Megan discuss Wake Up Dead Man, the new Knives Out mystery film by Rian Johnson, now streaming on Netflix.

    1h 25m

  2. 12/17/2025

    Art Review: Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes

    Cody and Rich read & review Thank You, Ma'am, a short story by Langston Hughes. They explore the literary features and Christian themes in this moving story.

    41 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    Interview: Matthew J. Andrews

    Today on Forefront 360, Cody interviews Matthew J. Andrews. Matthew J. Andrews is primarily a poet, although he dabbles in prose. In his work, Matthew examines the intersection of the spiritual and the secular, the wrestling match between belief and doubt, and the challenges of practicing an ancient faith in a modern world. His writing also explores the many faces of the natural world and the sacredness of small moments, among other things. He is a native Californian now living in Central Iowa.  When he is not writing, Matthew is a professional private investigator, a voracious reader, an amateur chef, a wannabe outdoorsman, a sometimes runner, a doting husband, and a competent father of two.

    1 hr

  4. 10/29/2025

    Arts Review: All Shall Be Well, Fantastic Four, Haunted Cosmos, The Lord of Spirits

    Rich and Nate discuss some of the art they've been experiencing lately: All Shall Be Well by Good Shepherd Collective Fantastic Four: First Steps Haunted Cosmos The Lord of Spirits

    35 min
  5. Special: Forefront Sounds Pilot - What is Christian Music?

    09/24/2025

    Special: Forefront Sounds Pilot - What is Christian Music?

    Dan, Rich, and Nate discuss the question "What is Christian music?" This kicks off the new series Forefront Sounds, a new show on the Forefront Podcast Network, in which music enthusiast Dan Becker talks to people about music that has impacted them—including and especially music outside of the "Christian music" genre. Through examining the work of popular bands and songwriters, he explores the idea from C.S. Lewis that "God gave the pagans good dreams"—that there may be truth (and musical beauty) in places we do not expect. We have the pilot episode of Forefront Sounds in the Forefront 360 feed today. To hear future episodes of Forefront Sounds, subscribe to the new show on your favorite podcast app. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forefront-sounds/id1841123765 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44qQUdAuJOi9U2wZ1GFT2X

    1h 6m

  6. 08/27/2025

    Discussion: The Chosen Season 5

    Earlier this year, Nate & Rich reviewed the first 2 episodes of The Chosen Season 5. In this episode, they finish reviewing the whole season. They discuss the unique pacing of the season, the character development of John and Judas, and the dramatic ending. The first 11 minutes of this episode are spoiler-free, so you can listen even if you haven’t watched Season 5.

    47 min

  7. 08/07/2025

    Interview: Mark Buchanan

    In this episode, Cody interviews Mark Buchanan. Mark is an author, speaker, pastor, and professor. He is the Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University.

    1 hr

  8. 06/18/2025

    Interview: Dr. Benjamin Myers on Ambiguity & Belonging

    Cody and Rich interview Dr. Benjamin Myers about his new book of essays, Ambiguity & Belonging. The conversation covers, among other things, the formation that comes from sticking in a community; the balance of particularity and ambiguity in the arts; whether reading classics is important; the benefits of sports; and whether non-Scripture poetry ought to be part of church services.

    1h 21m
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The team from Forefront Festival takes you around the intersection of the arts and the Christian faith.

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  • Creator
    Forefront Festival
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Forefront 360

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