The Forefront team gathers in the studio with all-new podcasting equipment for this latest arts review episode. 01:01 – Nate recommends some favorite episodes from other podcasts: Cooper and Cary Have Words, Between Dreams, and Redeemed Imagination 07:59 – Rich discusses some of his favorite Australian painters: Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton, and Frederick McCubbin 19:37 – Sean recalls tales from his adventures …
Bonus Episode: The Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars aficionados Cody Schweickert, Rich Christman, and Nate Mancini gather for a special bonus episode to discuss the new film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This episode includes spoilers for the film. 00:01:56 – Initial thoughts on The Rise of Skywalker 00:11:03 – Highlights of the film 00:36:21 – Critiques of the film 01:30:11 – Ranking the Star …
Arts Review: Films of fall 2019, top 10 Christmas songs
Nate and Rich gather for the final arts review of 2019. 00:55 – Nate discusses three recent films with significant themes 15:54 – Rich recommends 10 of his favorite Christmas songs and why they matter Listen above or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.
Live at Forefront 2019 feat. Melanie Penn & Austin Zick
We’re pleased to present this live episode of Forefront 360, recorded at Grace Road Church during Forefront Festival Meetup 2019. Forefront board member Zack Osinski interviews singer/songwriter Melanie Penn and designer Austin Zick about how their faith impacts their work in the arts. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.
Faith & Film feat. Jason Barber & Abbey Sitterley
Forefront Festival leaders Nate Mancini and Rich Christman talk to artists Jason Barber and Abbey Sitterley about their all-new podcast, Sacred Obscura. 00:00 – Introduction to Sacred Obscura 05:18 – Introduction to the film First Reformed 08:14 – Discussion of First Reformed 31:32 – Good films we’ve seen with Christian themes 46:50 – Update on the Forefront Festival Meetup Listen …
Arts Review: Luther, NF, Images & Idols
Rich, Sean, and Nate gather for a new arts review episode. 00:00 – Introduction 00:37 – Rich reviews the book Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World by Eric Metaxas 11:03 – Sean reviews the album The Search by NF 17:43 – Nate reviews the book Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life by Thomas Terry and Ryan Lister …
Conversation with artist Sasha Hallock
Forefront board member Cody Schweickert interviews Brooklyn-based artist Sasha Hallock. After serving for ten years in the campus ministry Cru, Sasha transitioned to work with Cru City on the Transform Arts team in 2018. He is passionate about the intersection of art and faith and translating the gospel into the language of creatives. Listen above or subscribe on iTunes or Google …
Conversation with Ryan Flanigan from Liturgical Folk
Forefront board member Zack Osinski interviews Ryan Flanigan — a songwriter, church music director, and curator of new songs for the growing liturgical renewal movement in America.
Arts Review: Josh Garrels, Joel Ansett, Peace Like a River, Tolkien, Sleeping at Last
In this arts review episode, Cody Schweickert, Zack Osinski, and Nate Mancini discuss the music and movies they’ve been experiencing recently. 00:12 – Introduction 00:48 – Zack recounts his experience at a concert featuring Josh Garrels + The Gray Havens 12:42 – Cody discusses 21 Pilots, Joel Ansett, and the book Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. 21:56 – Nate …
Arts Review: Tolstoy, Liturgical Folk, American Gospel, Jerry Lorenzo
The Forefront Festival team gathers for an all-new arts review: Sean reviews the book Confessions by Tolstoy Zack reviews the album Lent by Liturgical Folk Nate reviews the film American Gospel: Christ Alone Rich discusses the work of fashion designer Jerry Lorenzo Listen above or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play.