On this episode of The Artistic Vision, a podcast on theology and the arts, C.S. Lewis scholar (and Montreat College legend) Don King joins the show. Join us for a powerful conversation as we explore The Artistic Vision of C.S. Lewis! A must-watch for Christian artists, creatives, writers, and thinkers who are inspired by the intersection of faith and imagination. Don King shares profound insights into Lewis’s understanding of imagination as a pathway to faith, and how Lewis’s works like The Chronicles of Narnia and Surprised by Joy continue to impact Christian creatives today. If you're passionate about faith-driven art, Christian storytelling, or want to deepen your understanding of the spiritual calling of an artist, this video will both inspire and equip you.

Dr. Don King arrived at Montreat College in 1974 after earning a B.A. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an M.A. from Southern Illinois University. He completed his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1985. Dr. King served as the editor of the Christian Scholar’s Review from 1999-2015. An active researcher and writer, Dr. King has published numerous books and over 60 articles. He is also a recipient of the distinguished Professor of the Decade award. Dr. King loves teaching literature courses and enjoys reading, researching, and writing. He teaches courses in British literature with a focus on Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Romantic literature, Victorian literature, and 20th century British literature

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On this episode of The Artistic Vision, we sit down with theologian and author Justin Ariel Bailey to explore the role of imagination in the Christian life. How is imagination formed and deformed? How can Christians cultivate a redemptive, faithful imagination in today’s culture? We dive deep into the intersection of faith, creativity, and cultural engagement, offering insight and guidance for Christians, artists, and thinkers. Whether you're passionate about Christian theology, spiritual formation, or the transformative power of imagination, this episode is for you.

Justin Ariel Bailey works at the intersection of Christian theology, culture, and ministry. Having served as a pastor in a number of diverse settings, his work as a professor explores the ways that culture shapes the practice of Christian faith, as well as the ways that that Christian faith enables culture care. He holds a PhD in Theology and his research seeks to bridge gaps between church and academy, and the formational spaces where they overlap. He is the host of the In All Things podcast, and writes regularly for their online journal.

His written work has appeared in Christianity Today, The Banner, Fare Forward, and the Reformed Journal, as well as academic publications such as Christian Scholars Review and the International Journal of Public Theology. He is the author of the book Reimagining Apologetics (IVP Academic, 2020) and Interpreting Your World (Baker Academic, 2022).

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In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we welcome artist, author, and creative leader Winfield Bevins to discuss his inspiring artistic practice and introduce CREO Arts, the organization he directs. Winfield shares about the quiet renaissance of the arts in the church, highlighting a global movement of Christian artists, creative communities, and faith-inspired expression. With a passion for mission, spiritual formation, and the intersection of faith and art, Winfield offers wisdom and encouragement for artists in the Church today. Don't miss this powerful conversation made for the Christian art community and creative believers everywhere!

Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, artist, and the founding director of Creo Arts (http://www.creoarts.org/), which is a non-profit that exists to bring beauty, goodness, and truth to the world through the arts. Winfield is also artist-in-residence at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Liturgical Mission: The Work of the People for the Sake of the World, Ever Ancient Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation, and Marks of a Movement. As an artist, he describes his artwork as “modern inconography” because it explores the intersection where the past and the present meet through sacred art. He believes that we need new forms and expressions of ancient truths to speak to a new generation, that are connected to those who have gone before us, drawing fresh inspiration from the past for our faith for today through art. As an artist, he hopes that his art will invite viewers to slow down and pray to God who is “ever ancient, ever new.”

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