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The Conspiritor Collective podcast features interviews with musicians, poets, visual artists and writers who live out their Christian discipleship through artistic witness. Through these conversations we meet new artist friends, learn more about God’s call in their lives and hone our understanding…

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    • Dec 21, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    019 Artistic World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 23:03


    Kate Moore and Stephen Dela Cruz join us to talk about their work connected through "Artistic World" a blog and platform for reflection Stephen hosts at http://www.artsandwander.comMore information on this project, guest writers and Stephen's missional placement with the Global Mission Fellows program at:https://www.facebook.com/artisticwebloghttp://www.artsandwander.com/2018/09/out-for-mission.htmlhttps://www.holdingontohopetoday.com* PROGRAM NOTE: Due to some changes at our parent agency, the Conspiritor Collective will be going on hiatus in 2019. Please keep an eye out for Conspiritor artists hosting great events next year and hopefully our podcasts and resources can come back when the time is right. Thanks so much for listening and to all the artists who made time to talk with us about making art make goodness in the world in the name of Jesus.More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    019 Artistic World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 23:03


    Kate Moore and Stephen Dela Cruz join us to talk about their work connected through "Artistic World" a blog and platform for reflection Stephen hosts at http://www.artsandwander.comMore information on this project, guest writers and Stephen's missional placement with the Global Mission Fellows program at:https://www.facebook.com/artisticwebloghttp://www.artsandwander.com/2018/09/out-for-mission.htmlhttps://www.holdingontohopetoday.com* PROGRAM NOTE: Due to some changes at our parent agency, the Conspiritor Collective will be going on hiatus in 2019. Please keep an eye out for Conspiritor artists hosting great events next year and hopefully our podcasts and resources can come back when the time is right. Thanks so much for listening and to all the artists who made time to talk with us about making art make goodness in the world in the name of Jesus.More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    018 New Songs for the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 20:50


    In this episode we take a moment to talk through a few new songs for the Advent/Christmas season from some of our favorite artists and artist communities. Inspired by a conversation with the lead team at Royal Oak First UMC in Michigan, we wanted to introduce some songs that can help this part of our liturgical year be something more than just nostalgia and tradition. We also encourage young artists to be working on and offering your own takes on this time of waiting and incarnation. Be sure to send us links of any songs, videos, paintings or poems that come from it!LINKS:John Mark McMillan - "Baby Son" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xy6s1BSD_4)Holy City Hymns - "Love Came Down At Christmas" (https://cardiphonia.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-incarnation)Sandra McCracken - "This Is The Christ" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfZilNvrxiM)The Wesley Project, Advent Hymns - "All Wise, All Good, Almighty Lord" (https://music.carlthomasgladstone.com/album/wesley-project-advent-hymns-3)More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    018 New Songs for the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 20:50


    In this episode we take a moment to talk through a few new songs for the Advent/Christmas season from some of our favorite artists and artist communities. Inspired by a conversation with the lead team at Royal Oak First UMC in Michigan, we wanted to introduce some songs that can help this part of our liturgical year be something more than just nostalgia and tradition. We also encourage young artists to be working on and offering your own takes on this time of waiting and incarnation. Be sure to send us links of any songs, videos, paintings or poems that come from it!LINKS:John Mark McMillan - "Baby Son" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xy6s1BSD_4)Holy City Hymns - "Love Came Down At Christmas" (https://cardiphonia.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-incarnation)Sandra McCracken - "This Is The Christ" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfZilNvrxiM)The Wesley Project, Advent Hymns - "All Wise, All Good, Almighty Lord" (https://music.carlthomasgladstone.com/album/wesley-project-advent-hymns-3)More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    017 Victor Cyrus-Franklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 20:19


    Victor Cyrus-Franklin joins us to talk about RE:BIRTH "a faith-based initiative in development to partner with churches and community organizations to develop creative worship and bible study experiences to support social change movements." He currently serves as Pastor of Inglewood First United Methodist Church in Inglewood, CA.More at http://www.rebirthlive.netAnd...More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    017 Victor Cyrus-Franklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 20:19


    Victor Cyrus-Franklin joins us to talk about RE:BIRTH "a faith-based initiative in development to partner with churches and community organizations to develop creative worship and bible study experiences to support social change movements." He currently serves as Pastor of Inglewood First United Methodist Church in Inglewood, CA.More at http://www.rebirthlive.netAnd...More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    016 Frontera Wesley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 28:51


    SHOW NOTES: Ana Laura Mendoza and Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner join us to talk about Frontera Wesley - Tuscon's "40 Days In The Desert" photo and bio project exploring border and immigration issues in light of the Gospel narrative. Check out more at https://www.facebook.com/FronteraWesleyPSA LINK: Support the Global Young People's Convocation with a donation at http://bit.ly/gypcgiveMORE: Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coFIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsCREDITS: The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMUSIC: The Gentle Wolves, https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.com & HookSounds, http://www.hooksounds.com

    016 Frontera Wesley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2018 28:51


    SHOW NOTES: Ana Laura Mendoza and Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner join us to talk about Frontera Wesley - Tuscon's "40 Days In The Desert" photo and bio project exploring border and immigration issues in light of the Gospel narrative. Check out more at https://www.facebook.com/FronteraWesleyPSA LINK: Support the Global Young People's Convocation with a donation at http://bit.ly/gypcgiveMORE: Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coFIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsCREDITS: The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMUSIC: The Gentle Wolves, https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.com & HookSounds, http://www.hooksounds.com

    015 Connor Walden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 30:07


    Connor Walden joins us to talk about his work as a visual artist and singer/songwriter. His process pieces have helped Connor gain insight into the whole cycle of creativity that can be a blessing for communities of faith beyond just the finished product. More on Connor's work at http://www.connorwaldenart.comMore Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    015 Connor Walden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 30:07


    Connor Walden joins us to talk about his work as a visual artist and singer/songwriter. His process pieces have helped Connor gain insight into the whole cycle of creativity that can be a blessing for communities of faith beyond just the finished product. More on Connor's work at http://www.connorwaldenart.comMore Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    014 Jeff Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 25:13


    EPISODE 014: Jeff Hanson (http://jeffhansonart.com) joins us to talk about his painting, his goal to raise $10 Million for charity by age 30, and how Rev. Adam Hamilton & The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection have been a part of this amazing journey.More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    014 Jeff Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 25:13


    EPISODE 014: Jeff Hanson (http://jeffhansonart.com) joins us to talk about his painting, his goal to raise $10 Million for charity by age 30, and how Rev. Adam Hamilton & The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection have been a part of this amazing journey.More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcastsThe Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    BONUS How Long (O Come Emmanuel) by Will & Kristin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 12:24


    Will Lobb and Kristin Snyder share this version of the Advent classic. Watch for their upcoming digital album "Three Days of Christmas: An Advent EP."More at: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/kristinsnyder2And check out our Watch-Night Project prompts and submit your artistic reflections at: http://conspiritor.co/watch-night-hymnsMore Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcasts The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    BONUS How Long (O Come Emmanuel) by Will & Kristin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 12:24


    Will Lobb and Kristin Snyder share this version of the Advent classic. Watch for their upcoming digital album "Three Days of Christmas: An Advent EP."More at: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/kristinsnyder2And check out our Watch-Night Project prompts and submit your artistic reflections at: http://conspiritor.co/watch-night-hymnsMore Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks! Links at http://umcyoungpeople.org/podcasts The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comHookSounds: http://www.hooksounds.com

    013 Farrah Lawrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 26:37


    Farrah Lawrence joins us to talk about her work as a photographer reflecting on the life of faith among the Belong Church community in Denver, CO.More of Farrah's work at: https://www.instagram.com/belongdenverAnnouncement: Be sure to check out #AsDeepAsTheSea, our Conspiritor Collective benefit album supporting UMCOR's relief efforts for victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Get the album and help in the recovery effort at http://conspiritor.co/hurricanereliefMore Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks!The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comJohnathan Gaylord: https://johnathangaylord.bandcamp.com

    013 Farrah Lawrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 26:37


    Farrah Lawrence joins us to talk about her work as a photographer reflecting on the life of faith among the Belong Church community in Denver, CO.More of Farrah's work at: https://www.instagram.com/belongdenverAnnouncement: Be sure to check out #AsDeepAsTheSea, our Conspiritor Collective benefit album supporting UMCOR's relief efforts for victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Get the album and help in the recovery effort at http://conspiritor.co/hurricanereliefMore Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks!The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries, a unit of Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church. More at http://umcyoungpeople.orgMusic ByGentle Wolves: https://gentlewolves.bandcamp.comJohnathan Gaylord: https://johnathangaylord.bandcamp.com

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    012 Belong Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 15:55


    Justin Bullis and musical crew from Belong Church in Denver, CO join us to talk about their work leading worship, their creative influences and more.Photo by Farrah Lawrence.More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks!The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries. More at http://umcyoungpeople.org

    012 Belong Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 15:55


    Justin Bullis and musical crew from Belong Church in Denver, CO join us to talk about their work leading worship, their creative influences and more.Photo by Farrah Lawrence.More Conspiritor Collective artists, interview, and creations at http://conspiritor.coAnd please FIND, SUBSCRIBE, & RATE the Conspiritor Collective podcast on iTunes or Google Play to help us raise awareness of these important artists and their creative reflections on our faith. Thanks!The Conspiritor Collective is an arts project of Young People's Ministries. More at http://umcyoungpeople.org

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    011 Mitchell Eithun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 27:55


    Mitchell Eithun joins us to talk about his work as a young composer of music for handbell choirs, the eternal battle between Malmark and Schulmerich and some nerdtastic musical theory! Find Mitchell's recent work at https://www.lorenz.com/handbell/sheets/rejoice-rejoice--believers

    011 Mitchell Eithun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 27:55


    Mitchell Eithun joins us to talk about his work as a young composer of music for handbell choirs, the eternal battle between Malmark and Schulmerich and some nerdtastic musical theory! Find Mitchell's recent work at https://www.lorenz.com/handbell/sheets/rejoice-rejoice--believers

    010 Josh Kinney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 25:19


    Josh Kinney joins us to talk about photography, storytelling, communicating beauty and truth, and the faith communities that influence his creative pursuits. During the week of this episode's publication Josh is the featured artist on the Jersey Collective's Instagram feed, see link below.More on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/thejkinz/https://www.instagram.com/jerseycollective/

    010 Josh Kinney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 25:19


    Josh Kinney joins us to talk about photography, storytelling, communicating beauty and truth, and the faith communities that influence his creative pursuits. During the week of this episode's publication Josh is the featured artist on the Jersey Collective's Instagram feed, see link below.More on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/thejkinz/https://www.instagram.com/jerseycollective/

    009 God in the Graffiti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 36:53


    Pastor VJ Cruz-Baez, and artists Jessie Castillo and Jesse Martinez join us to talk about "God in the Graffiti." This initiative invites street artists to develop their gift of painting as a theological practice. Scholars are invited to discuss a particular issue upon which the artists reflect and create a work of art. Sponsored by La Plaza United Methodist Church (Los Angeles, CA) and made possible by a grant from the General Commission on Religion and Race, you can find more at http://www.calpacumc.org/graffiti/

    009 God in the Graffiti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 36:53


    Pastor VJ Cruz-Baez, and artists Jessie Castillo and Jesse Martinez join us to talk about "God in the Graffiti." This initiative invites street artists to develop their gift of painting as a theological practice. Scholars are invited to discuss a particular issue upon which the artists reflect and create a work of art. Sponsored by La Plaza United Methodist Church (Los Angeles, CA) and made possible by a grant from the General Commission on Religion and Race, you can find more at http://www.calpacumc.org/graffiti/

    008 Cora Glass on Community and Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 33:27


    Cora Glass joins us to talk about community organizing through artistic reflection. Cora serves with the Wesley Campus Ministry at Western Michigan University and creates visual art when the Spirit inspires.

    008 Cora Glass on Community and Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 33:27


    Cora Glass joins us to talk about community organizing through artistic reflection. Cora serves with the Wesley Campus Ministry at Western Michigan University and creates visual art when the Spirit inspires.

    007 Made New Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 34:44


    New album from Made New Creative.

    006 Roots Teen Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 21:07


    Story of a venue for faith-based conversation and creativity.

    BONUS - 7 Steps to Writing Your Original Worship Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2016 17:18


    Carl Thomas Gladstone shares steps to writing new music, plus a demo of "Our God In Bethlehem" as an example.

    005 Behind "Desert Bones" with Amy Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 31:10


    Story of writing "Desert Bones" from artist Amy Cox.

    BONUS EP: Judges by Johnathan Gaylord

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2016 3:15


    Johnathan Gaylord reflects on the "Parable of the Trees" from Judges 9.

    004 Singing with Moselle Jules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2016 25:18


    Moselle Jules tells us about her witness as a youth worship leader.

    003 Punk Choral Percussionist Caleb Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 33:57


    Interview on punk, choral and percussionist music with Caleb Williams

    002 with Richard Kentopp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2016 50:49


    Conversation on Music, Worship and Connection.

    001 Sari and John Cast a Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 44:51


    Casting a Conspiritor Collective Vision

    000: Lamentation Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2016 3:47


    UMC Young People presents a conversation about lament in the life of the church, and the songs that can help young people and faith communities move toward hope.

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