Forefront podcasters Rich, Cody, and Heather, plus returning guest Dan Becker, discuss all things Stranger Things. Note: the first 20 minutes are spoiler-free, but spoilers abound after that. 02:19 – When Did You Start Watching Stranger Things? 05:59 – What Made Stranger Things Successful? 20:08 – Spoilers Begin / What Did You Think of Season 4? 28:14 – Should Everyone …
Interview: poet Sarah Collins
Cody and Nate interview poet Sarah Collins about her new book, Recovery from Unusual Attitudes. Sarah Collins is a copywriter, poet, and emerging author. Sarah’s writing style is fluid, flexing between different writer identities. And her work explores a variety of themes — faith, identity, emotions, nature, the mundane, the extraordinary. Her parents are from Jamaica, so she’s proud of being …
Breakout: Timothy Leaven on Songwriting & Revision
We’re excited to share this breakout session led by Timothy Leaven, recorded at Forefront Festival ’22: Making New. It’s called Songwriting: Befriending Revision and Re-Writing Your Way to Better Lyrics. “Most strong songs are not written. They are re-written.” How does one press into the songwriting process after the initial spark has faded? How does one know when lyrics are developed enough? …
Interview: Heather Morgigno
Nate and Rich talk to nature photographer Heather Morgigno about how to take great bird photos, whether photography “counts” as an art form, and how photography can proclaim the glory of God. Would you like to be the next guest on Forefront 360? Just head over to the Get Involved page and fill out the short form.Stream this episode and …
Breakout: Joy Ike on Pollination in an Age of Politicization
We’re excited to share this breakout session led by Joy Ike, recorded at Forefront Festival ’22: Making New. It’s called The Birds & The Bees: Pollination in an Age of Politicization. In an era of political correctness, identity politics, and fear-based messaging, dealing in hope can feel daunting. What does cultural transformation look like in the middle of so much deterioration? If …
Discussion: The Stories that Never Die
Cody, Rich and Nate talk about the stories that never die — the endless string of remakes, sequels and spinoffs that is occurring around each major sci-fi and fantasy property. This episode contains spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Outline: 2:02 Topic intro 4:42 What are the elements a story continuation really needs? 9:14 Spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: No Way …
Joy Ike and Brian Ferris at Forefront ’22
Forefront board member Zack Osinski moderates a special on-stage interview at Forefront Festival ’22, featuring singer/songwriter Joy Ike and painter & actor Brian Ferris.Subscribe to Forefront 360 on your favorite podcast app:AppleGoogleSpotifyShare this Episode
Interview: Jonathan Ogden
Forefront Chairman Rich Christman interviews musician Jonathan Ogden. From delicate acoustic songs to jazz and hip-hop infused pop, Jonathan crafts musical soundscapes that invite the listener on a journey. With a background in graphic design, he is passionate about exploring the intersection of visual art and music to form a complete experience. Describing his songs as ‘prayers set to music’ …
Keynote: The Critical Calling of Artists in Times of Darkness
Rev. Dr. David Kim delivers the opening keynote at Forefront Festival ’22, titled The Critical Calling of Artists in Times of Darkness. Subscribe to Forefront 360 on your favorite podcast app:AppleGoogleSpotifyShare this Episode
Forefront Festival 22 Preview
Nate and Rich give a preview of what’s happening at Forefront Festival ’22: Making New. Join us in Rochester, NY on Feb 19 for a vibrant festival of faith and art. Learn More / Get TicketsSubscribe to Forefront 360 on your favorite podcast app:AppleGoogleSpotifyShare this Episode