Sparking Creativity: The EthnoArts Podcast

EthnoArts Pod
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Join us to hear stories about EthnoArts, a growing movement in cross-cultural Christian ministry and development work around the globe. Whether through expressions such as music, dance, visual arts and more, we explore principles at play when communities incorporate their cultural art forms to better themselves, address needs and reach their goals.

  1. 06/16/2025

    S3E9 - Culture Meets Scripture

    In this season 3 finale, we’re joined by Amy West, Senior Scripture Engagement Consultant with SIL Global and co-founder of the Culture Meets Scripture (CmS) training. Amy shares how CmS equips local believers to engage with Scripture and make meaningful decisions about their cultural practices in light of their faith. We explore the complex questions new believers face: What happens when an instrument is used in traditional worship but is also part of their cultural identity? Can cultural practices be redeemed for worshiping Jesus? What role do the arts play in this discernment process? Amy’s stories from Southeast Asia, India, the Philippines, Mozambique, and beyond illustrate the powerful and often emotional journey of integrating faith and culture. Mentioned in this episode: EMDC - emdc.info Amy’s email - amy_west@sil.org For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show!

    1h 12m

  2. 05/19/2025

    S3E8 - When we Don't Have Words

    We hear about how arts are used in Japan to help those dealing with hikikomori, a form of social withdrawal, to find words to communicate again. Joanna, with Operation Mobilization, shares her experience. Mentioned in this Episode Operation Mobilization - https://www.omusa.org/ Inspiro Arts Alliance - https://inspiroartsalliance.org/ For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show!

    37 min

  3. 04/21/2025

    S3E7 - EthnoArts from the Start?

    Today, we continue with a story from the domain of Bible translation, this time exploring its intersection with ethnoarts in Indonesia. Our guest, Misriani Balle, shares how ethnoarts workshops laid the foundation for Bible translation efforts, strengthening community relationships and highlighting the deep connection between scripture and culture. Matt Menger, with SIL Global, is our guest interviewee this time. Thanks to both he and Misriani for taking the time to share with us. Also mentioned in this episode: SIL Global Arts Dataset Invitation - arts_dataset@sil.org For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show!

    45 min

  4. 03/23/2025

    S3E6 - She Thinks in Jamaican

    New guest host and podcast team member, Melinda, interviews Jamaican ethnodoxologist, Jo-Ann Richards, about her work in the Caribbean. They explore the importance of mother-tongue scripture and culturally relevant worship expressions. Mentioned in this episode Jo-Ann’s YouTube Crew 40:4 For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show!

    1h 6m

  5. 02/09/2025

    S3E5 - God is speaking MY language?

    Institute for Bible Translation director, Bron Cleaver shares about some of their oral Bible translation projects and the excitement they are generating in communities. We'll unpack how including local arts in Bible translation efforts can help achieve their goals of clear, accurate and natural translations as well as impacting community ownership. Plus our podcast was chosen in Feedspot’s top 10 Christian art podcasts! Mentioned in this episode Feedspot Top 10 Christian Art Podcasts Bron’s article - Oral Bible Translation and Its Role in the Future of Bible Translation Yakut video about the outcome of a recent Scripture engagement seminar For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show!

    25 min

  6. 11/04/2024

    S3E4 - Hip Hop Church?

    New volunteer interviewer! EthnoArts practitioner, Matt Taylor, interviews Abraham Barberi, pastor of a hip hop church in Mexico. Mentioned in this episode Abraham’s Links Abraham’s facebook - https://www.facebook.com/abraham.barberi Church link - https://onemissionministries.org/Refugees.html Matt’s links toeverytribe.com taylormake.org https://www.patreon.com/c/yellowochreclub For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show!

    34 min

  7. 06/16/2024

    S3E3 - Why Arts in Mission?

    Today we hear from Global Ethnodoxology Network founder, Dr. Robin Harris, in a presentation she gave to Dallas Theological Seminary about ethnodoxology, its approaches and benefits in God’s Kingdom work. Mentioned in this episode Global Ethnodoxology Network Ethnodoxology Handbook Storytelling in Siberia - Robin’s book Robin’s Presentation Intro to ethnodox course Dallas International University’s Center for Excellence in World Arts Ethnodoxology video For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show!

    42 min

  8. 04/28/2024

    S3E2 - Multicultural Worship

    Multicultural worship is a special topic relevant not only to those working cross culturally, but also to anyone who attends a local church even in their own culture. We hear from Nikki Lerner and Josh Davis who have dedicated much of their lives to promoting, equipping others and developing this kind of approach to many Christians around the world. They will unpack what it is and why it’s important to consider these principles in our lives and ministries. For feedback and questions, please email us at ethnoartspod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram @ethnoartspod. Please leave us a review so others can find out about the show! Book - Worship Together In your Church as In Heaven Proskuneo Ministries Multicultural Worship Leaders Network Nikkilerner.com culturecoachinglab.comCulture coach podcast

    1h 23m
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Join us to hear stories about EthnoArts, a growing movement in cross-cultural Christian ministry and development work around the globe. Whether through expressions such as music, dance, visual arts and more, we explore principles at play when communities incorporate their cultural art forms to better themselves, address needs and reach their goals.

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