Zack Osinski talks to singer/songwriter Joy Ike about how music became her vocation, work vs rest, how her faith journey led to a heart for the world, and how to be an artist during a pandemic. Register for Forefront Festival: Virtual today to be able to see Joy Ike perform. Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.
Interview: Delvyn Case
In this special interview episode, Zack Osinski talks to Delvyn Case. Del is a composer, conductor, performer, and educator who is committed to exploring the power of music to impact communities. Learn more about Del: http://delvyn-case.squarespace.com Register for Forefront Festival: Virtual today to gain access to special breakout session with Del. Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or …
Interview: Ted Kluck
Cody and Nate interview Ted Kluck. Ted teaches journalism at Union University in Jackson, TN. For the past fifteen years, he has been professionally writing articles, books, and screenplays. He’s also the host of The Happy Rant podcast. 02:29 – Lightning Round questions 24:36 – Writing 40:59 – Movie Producing 48:25 – Christianity and the Arts Listen above or subscribe …
Interview: Grayson Quay
Rich and Cody talk to Grayson Quay about his two original poems published in New English Review, whether poetry should be more accessible, who their favorite poets are, and whether “Christian Art” should be a thing. Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.
Special: Switchfoot Discussion
Forefront team members Nate Mancini and Sean O’Hare sit down with Switchfoot aficionado Dan Becker to talk about the impact and evolution the band — and how they meld faith and art. Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.
Arts Review: May It Be So, Joy Ike, Josh Garrels, Hulvey
Rich, Nate and Cody are back for a new arts review episode. 00:26 – Names and their mispronunciations 03:56 – Rich reviews May It Be So: Forty Days with the Lord’s Prayer by Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson 15:18 – Nate reviews Bigger Than Your Box by Joy Ike and Early Work, Vol. 1 by Josh Garrels 19:34 – Cody reviews …
Interview: Pastor Kevin Maloney (Part 2)
The Forefront team continues their interview with Pastor Kevin Maloney from Grace Road Church in Rochester, NY (listen to the first episode here). Topics include whether we can know God through the beauty of music, what the Ten Commandments say about art used in worship, and what kinds of art Christians shouldn’t consume. Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google …
Interview: Pastor Kevin Maloney (Part 1)
The Forefront team interviews Pastor Kevin Maloney from Grace Road Church in Rochester, NY. Topics include the art of preaching, whether the church should patronize art, and whether Christians’ art should have an agenda. Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.
Arts Review: Prayer & Vulnerability, Lowland Hum, Hulvey, The Christian Imagination
The Forefront team is back for a new arts review episode. 00:56 – Nate reviews Strahan’s book Prayer, Vol. 1 and album Vulnerability 10:40 – Zack reviews music by Lowland Hum 19:54 – Cody discusses the rapper Hulvey and the book The Christian Imagination Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.
Conversation with Mike Swanson from CCO
The Forefront team talks to Mike Swanson, Assistant Director of Training at CCO. Listen above or subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Spotify.