Musical duo The World in Lights is Dani Rocca and Joel Herbert. We caught them backstage at Wild Goose Festival, where we talked about their musical smorgasbord, how their influences shape their music, and we get a chance to hear some of their live performance at the Festival!
Read MoreS18E07 - Debra Lynn Rodriguez
In a conversation recorded backstage at Wild Goose Festival, folk-rocker Debra Lynn Rodriguez spoke about what she loves about being a multi-instrumentalist, learning to speak her truth, and how important it is to break through our polarization whenever possible. Plus, we share a couple of her songs from the Wild Goose cafe stage!
Read MoreS18E06 - HuDost
In a conversation recorded backstage at Wild Goose Festival, musical duo HuDost (Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines) talk about musical collaboration, lyrics that deepen beyond their intended meaning, and moving beyond compartmentalization. Plus, we share a couple of their songs from the Wild Goose main stage!
Read MoreS18E05 - Revs. Ron Bonner and Jennifer Butler
A double-header episode from Wild Goose Festival featuring conversations with the Revs. Ron Bonner and Jennifer Butler. Ron Bonner is Associate Pastor for Community Engagement at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He speaks with us about the criminality of racism, and how understanding racism as "sin" has allowed white Christians to avoid confronting it. Jennifer Butler is CEO of Faith in Public Life and the author of Who Stole My Bible? She speaks with us about reclaiming scripture as a handbook for resisting tyranny.
Read MoreS18E04 - Paul Vasile, Part Two
In part two of our conversation with musician/composer Paul Vasile, we speak about his work with Music That Makes Community, the wisdom of Bobby McFerrin, and what keeps us tender.
Read MoreS18E03 - Paul Vasile, Part One
In part one of our conversation with musician/composer Paul Vasile, we speak about how desire connects with faith, his entry into composing, and the childhood tension he experienced between classical music and pentecostal faith.
Read MoreS18E02 - Semler
Recorded live at Wild Goose Festival 2021, singer/songwriter Semler talks with our friend Shawna Bowman about honesty in songwriting, the encouragement to release Preacher’s Kid, and their brand new EP, Late Bloomer, out today! Plus, a couple of songs recorded live at the Festival.
Read MoreS18E01 - Jo Luehmann and Dr. Robyn
A double-header of conversations recorded at Wild Goose Festival in September! Jo Luehmann is the founder of the Living Room and DoBetterChurch, movements to decolonize faith and spirituality and to dismantle oppression and toxic theology. Dr. Robyn is a Transqueer Activist, Latinx Scholar, and Public Theologian.
Read MoreS17E13 - Tracy Woodard, Part Two
In part two of our conversation with musician/composer/activist Tracy Woodard, we speak about her work with the Mad Housers, why harm reduction matters, and the importance of knowing your neighbors.
Read MoreS17E12 - Tracy Woodard, Part One
In part one of our conversation with musician/composer/activist Tracy Woodard, we speak about MARTA busking, her compositions inspired by conversations with her homeless clients, and her upcoming project with composer Frank Horvat.
Read MoreS17E11 - Neal Stephens
Musician and social worker Neal Stephens talks mental health, music in and out of church, and jumping into the Wild Goose Festival’s “deep end”. We also listen in on some of his Cafe Stage performance.
Read MoreS17E10 - Codi Norred, Part Two
Listen to part two of our conversation with Codi Norred. Codi is the Executive Director of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, and also a drummer. He speaks of his international peacemaking work, the power of story, why GIPL’s policy work is so important at this moment, and the intimacy of playing music with others.
Read MoreS17E09 - Codi Norred, Part One
Listen to part one of our conversation with Codi Norred. Codi is the Executive Director of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, and also a drummer. He shares with us a Biblical vision for ecology, the best way to do interfaith work, and the challenge and importance of doing environmental justice work in Georgia.
Read MoreS17E08 - Chantilly Mers-Pickett, Part Two
Part two of our conversation with the Rev. Chantilly Mers-Pickett. Chantilly speaks about what the Circle Way can offer the church, finding ourselves by turning toward each other, and introduces us to the concept of “chaordic organization”. She also plays one final song for us!
Read MoreS17E07 - Chantilly Mers-Pickett, Part One
Part one of our conversation with the Rev. Chantilly Mers-Pickett. Chantilly speaks about growing up in Hawaii, the faith shifts in her life, and the tension between melody and lyrics in Christian music. She also plays some Bob Marley for us!
Read MoreS17E06 - Emily Musolino (Revisited)
With Wild Goose Festival right around the corner, we’re revisiting our 2019 conversation with musician Emily Musolino.
Read MoreS17E05 - Gary Ware, Part Two
Part one of our conversation with strategic play consultant Gary Ware.
Read MoreS17E04 - Gary Ware, Part One
Part one of our conversation with strategic play consultant Gary Ware.
Read MoreS17E03.5 Amina McIntyre and Marthame Sanders (Bonus)
Our friend and frequent collaborator Amina McIntyre co-preached with Marthame Sanders at Northwest Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. We share that sermon as a bonus episode.
Read MoreS17E03 - Sho Baraka (Revisited)
Revisiting our 2018 conversation with hip-hop artist and author Sho Baraka.
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