S1 E10: Life Beneath The Ashes: A Conversation with Cindertalk

In this episode, Stephen catches up with songwriter/composer Jonny Rodgers of Cindertalk and discusses the creative process in writing music for film. Cindertalk composes using tuned wine glasses combined with acoustic and electronic instrumentation. He recently composed the soundtrack for The Fourth Line Films release, "The Psalms" featuring Bono and Eugene Peterson. Cindertalk has collaborated with a number of artists such as Son Lux, Shara Warden of My Brightest Diamond as well as contributed to music for the movie, The Brother's Bloom. You can find out more about Cindertalk at: http://www.cindertalk.com You can read the blog mentioned in this episode at: http://www.stephenroach.org

MusicStephen RoachMay 11, 2016Cindertalk, Johnny Rodgers, tuned wine glasses

S1 E9: On The Relationship Between Beauty & Justice (Live)

Art is an extension of the artist. The environments we create affect our relationship to the world around us. From the beginning of the Genesis story on, humanity has been invited to collaborate with the Spirit of God in establishing environments of beauty and justice on the earth. In this keynote, Stephen discusses how these elements share an important interactive relationship and how as artists, we can assist in establishing beauty and justice in our lives. You can see the film documentary "For The Love Of" mentioned at the beginning of this episode here.

keynotes, theology, Beauty, JusticeStephen RoachApril 25, 2016Stephen Roach

S1 E8: Originality & Likeness with Stephen Roach (Live)

This is an excerpt from a larger work on discovering our authentic voice. In this keynote, Stephen discusses the spiritual dimensions of our concepts of originality, imitation and comparison. This episode is a short primer on the paradox of the Christian notion of originality.

Encouragement, Inspiration, keynotes, PhilosophyStephen RoachApril 14, 2016Stephen Roach

S1 E7: The Metaphysics of Dirt & Breath with Stephen Roach (Live)

In this keynote, Stephen Roach gives the foundational heart and philosophy behind what has since grown into The Breath & The Clay creative arts movement. Drawing from the Creation narratives in Genesis 1 & 2, Stephen shows that creativity is the birthright of human beings and is essential to experience the fullness of life.

S1 E6: The Gifts of Failure, The Architects of Hope with Stephen Roach (Live)

In this keynote message, Stephen Roach shares on the relationship between hope and the imagination as seen through the lens of four historical stories. What first appears as tragedy and failure leads to the greatest source of hope and unexpected discovery.

S1 E5: Limitless Creativity with Ray Hughes (Live)

Ray Hughes is a poet, storyteller, author and dreamer of dreams. His keynote on Accessing Limitless Creativity encourages artists to connect to the heart and source of all creativity. You can find out more about Ray's adventures at selahministries.com

S1 E4: The Wound of Beauty with Gregory Wolfe (Live)

"Strange as it may seem, beauty still needs to be defended. In the history of the West, beauty has played the role of Cinderella to her sisters, goodness and truth." In this talk, author Gregory Wolfe dignifies the role of beauty as an agent for expressing truth.

authors, Faith and Art, keynotes, theology, BeautyStephen RoachMarch 10, 2016Gregory Wolfe, Beauty

S1 E3: We All Become Stories with Stephen Roach (Live)

The stories of our lives become the roadmaps for those coming along behind us.
"If you viewed your life as a story, what might you choose to do differently?" In this talk, Stephen Roach shares how we can overcome discouragement and disappointment to walk more fully in the storyline we want our lives to tell.

keynotesLauren OlingerMarch 3, 2016Stephen Roach

S1 E2: The Art of Everyday Living with Emily Freeman (Live)

Author Emily P. Freeman discusses how we can overcome fear and find the courage to cultivate creativity in our everyday experiences. Recorded Live at The Breath & the Clay creative arts gathering. Catch up with emily at: emilypfreeman.com

authors, Faith and Art, keynotesStephen RoachMarch 2, 2016Emily P. Freeman, The Breath and the Clay

S1 E1: Flywheel of Grace with Troy Bronsink

Author Troy Bronsink discusses the elements of God's creative process live at The Breath & the Clay creative arts gathering. You can learn more about Troy at:troybronsink.com

authors, Faith and Art, keynotes, contemplationLauren OlingerFebruary 29, 2016Troy Bronsink, The Breath and the Clay