God and Hamilton

In this episode, Kevin and Lauren Hance (Director of Theatre and Theology, CITA) discuss the imperfectness of the characters in Hamilton and the work of CITA (Christians in Theatre Arts, cita.org) Lauren Hance has been working in the industry for over 20 years as a playwright, producer, director, and performer. She is a nationally produced playwright, member of the Dramatist Guild of America, improviser with ComedySportz Houston, founder of Out of Mind Productions, and leader of The Brehm Collective, a student arts group at Fuller Theological Seminary.

In this Episode, Kevin and Jordan discuss the spiritual life of Alexander Hamilton and the challenges faced by actors and producers in the world of Broadway.

In this episode, Kevin talks with Broadway Producer and author Bruce Long about the role of imagination in theatre and in our own spiritual lives as well. They also discuss his upcoming book, The Problem With The Dot.

In this episode, Kevin and Josh discuss Hamilton and how the creative discipline of writing changes us.

In this interview, Kevin and Daniel discuss the choreography of Hamilton and the how much thought and intention went into even the small details of the show.

In this episode, story coach and thought leader Erin Moon and Kevin discuss Hamilton as a thin place.

In this episode, Kevin and Phil discuss the various elements of betrayal that are found throughout Hamilton. They talk about practical steps for responding to betrayal in our lives.

Jordan Raynor is the best selling author of Called to Create and Master of One. Kevin and Jordan discuss the intersection of creativity and faith, Hamilton's initiative, and the power of story to transform our lives.

Sharon Rose plays the role of Eliza Hamilton in the London Hamilton Cast. Kevin and Sharon discuss Eliza's life, her key moments in the musical Hamilton, and the importance of representation.

Lauren Boyd joined the Hamilton Broadway cast in 2016 as an ensemble member. She has also played the role of Maria Reynolds and Peggy Schuyler. Lauren and Kevin discuss what it is like to be on stage for Hamilton and how God uses this musical to transform lives.

Jonathan Merritt is one of America's most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of several critically-acclaimed books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them. In this conversation, Kevin and Jonathan discuss the power of theatre, the role of King George in Hamilton, and compare seeing the Hamilton movie vs. seeing it live in a theatre.