Episodes

  • Narcissism and the Gifted Artist

    Narcissism and the Gifted Artist
    Nov 21 2024
    Michael discusses narcissism, why it seems so prevalent among artists, and how to address it in both individuals and communities.
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    41 mins
  • Missions and the Power of Storytelling (with Roy Sneed)

    Missions and the Power of Storytelling (with Roy Sneed)
    Oct 17 2024
    An interview with Roy Sneed, a specialist who trains cross-cultural workers in the four uses of storytelling for missions and evangelism.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Patrons and the Problem of Fame

    Patrons and the Problem of Fame
    Sep 19 2024
    Michael discusses how the problem of fame affects patrons. He then explores some ways artists and patrons can address this problem of fame.
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    54 mins
  • The Artist and the Problem of Fame

    The Artist and the Problem of Fame
    Aug 15 2024
    Michael explores the problem of fame, how the inequality of exposure among artists damages both popular and unknown artists.
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    36 mins
  • Art and the Evangelical Imagination (with Karen Swallow Prior)

    Art and the Evangelical Imagination (with Karen Swallow Prior)
    Jul 18 2024
    Karen Swallow Prior joins Michael for a wide-ranging discussion on her book The Evangelical Imagination, and how it applies to the arts.
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    59 mins
  • What is Poetry Good For? (with Paul J. Pastor)

    What is Poetry Good For? (with Paul J. Pastor)
    Jun 20 2024
    Michael is joined by Paul J. Pastor—poet, writer, editor—to discuss the value of poetry both in general and specific terms.
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    55 mins
  • Looking for the Life of the World to Come (with Brian Brown)

    Looking for the Life of the World to Come (with Brian Brown)
    May 16 2024
    Michael is joined by Brian Brown, founder and executive director of the Anselm Society, to talk about the arts and communal meaning-making.
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    53 mins
  • Why You Need Better Taste and How to Get It

    Why You Need Better Taste and How to Get It
    Apr 18 2024
    Michael explores why you need better taste and how to get it. This episode explores both the rationale and practice of developing good taste.
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    41 mins