Interview: James Matthew Wilson

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Live from the 2022 Catholic Imagination Conference in Dallas, TX, Nate and Rich interview Dr. James Matthew Wilson. James Matthew Wilson is Cullen Foundation Chair in English Literature and the Founding Director of the Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing, at the University of Saint Thomas, Houston. He is an award-winning scholar of philosophical-theology and literature, and he …

Discussion: Art as a Hobby or Career

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Cody, Rich, and Nate discuss how their career journeys intersected with the arts, and whether art is done best as a hobby or a career.Stream this episode and subscribe to Forefront 360 on your favorite podcast app:AppleGoogleSpotifyShare this Episode Receive updates about future episodes: * indicates required Email Address *

Interview: James K. A. Smith

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Live from the 2022 Catholic Imagination Conference in Dallas, TX, Nate and Rich interview James K. A. Smith. James K. A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin University, where he holds the Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview. He is also the Editor in Chief of Image Journal. Trained as a philosopher with a …

Interview: Paul J. Pastor

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Live from the 2022 Catholic Imagination Conference in Dallas, TX, Nate and Rich interview Paul J. Pastor. Paul J. Pastor is a poet, writer, and editor from Oregon. His work uncovers the inner life of the world, as experienced in nature, literature, and the rich traditions of historic Christian spirituality. Paul is the author of several books, including Bower Lodge: …

Forefront x WGW Christmas Variety Show 2022, Act II

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Forefront Festival and the Why God Why Podcast continue the second annual Christmas Variety Show! Act II features these artists: The Kenaniah Project Kathryn Sullo The Houghton Choir Join us as we celebrate Christmas together. Check out the video version below:Click here to watch the first act!Stream this episode and subscribe to Forefront 360 on your favorite podcast app:AppleGoogleSpotifyShare this …

Forefront x WGW Christmas Variety Show 2022, Act I

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Forefront Festival and the Why God Why Podcast are back for the second annual Christmas Variety Show! Act I features these artists: M. Jerome Bell Sarah Collins The Houghton Choir Join us as we celebrate Christmas together. Check out the video version below:Click here to watch the second act!Stream this episode and subscribe to Forefront 360 on your favorite podcast …

Interview: Jared C. Wilson

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Nate sits down with author & pastor Jared C. Wilson (while Jared was in Rochester!) to discuss the art of pastoring, Jared’s fiction novels (including a secret unpublished one), combat with snakes, and beyond. Jared C. Wilson is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author in Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, General Editor of For The Church (and host …

Interview: Glenn Arbery

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Live from the 2022 Catholic Imagination Conference in Dallas, TX, Nate and Rich interview Dr. Glenn Arbery.  Glenn Arbery is a teacher, writer, and novelist currently working as the president of Wyoming Catholic College. Some of his famous works include the oft taught Why Literature Matters; What is a Teacher; and his recent novel, Boundaries of Eden. He has successfully written journalistically, academically, and …

Interview: Ryan Diaz on Skipping Stones

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Cody interviews Ryan Diaz, a writer and poet from Queens, NY, about his new book Skipping Stones. In Skipping Stones, Ryan writes about many things, long-dead saints, personal tragedy, everyday observations, and the nature of prayer. But what connects this collection is Ryan’s desire for a transcendent experience. His vivid and story-driven poems create a secondary world for the reader to explore, …

Interview: Gregory Wolfe

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Live from the 2022 Catholic Imagination Conference in Dallas, TX, Nate and Rich interview Gregory Wolfe. Gregory Wolfe is a writer, editor, publisher, and teacher. He has been a pioneer in the resurgence of interest in the relationship between art and religion. He is the founder & editor of Slant Books, which is an independent, not-for-profit literary press. In 1989, Wolfe founded …