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This episode originally aired November 15, 2022.The life of Rembrandt shows one of self-reflection (and maybe obsession) that brought about some of the best art in Western history.

Coming this summer to the MattCast: Season 3 - "Heaven on Earth: The Jonestown Tragedy". We will explore the story of Jim Jones, the rise of Peoples Temple, and its eventual destruction. We will examine how it happened and whether it could happen again.Subscribe to MattCast today.

This episode originally aired November 29, 2022.Climate protestors are expressing alarm by “defacing” great works of art. Today we examine how those who don't create inevitably de-create, and how creators who don't create destroy themselves.

You can't have creatives without critics. How do we handle them? Do you simply dismiss, or may they have something to help us in our creative efforts?Interlude Music:“Got Me Like,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther, performed by Dr. Delight

Whether we like it or not, AI isn't going anywhere. We need to learn this technology and harness it appropriately as artists to do things that help us in creating, not creating itself.Interlude Music:“Too Old For This,” written by Brendan St. Gelais, performed by Reveille.

This episode previously aired February 7, 2023. Next week will be a new episode directly connected to this one.Artificial Intelligence is now creating written works in seconds. What are the implications of this, as well as our scriptural response?

Description:Art demands investors, but Christians are slow to see the “return on investment” in doing so. In this episode we explore the necessity for patrons and specific ideas on how to elevate our artistic game for the Kingdom.Other Music Used:“Morning Walk,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings

We try to fix everything in our lives every January 1, but what is one thing the Lord might want from us as believers and artists this year?Other Music Used:“Hit the Streets,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO“Radiant Grace,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.

This episode originally aired December 21, 2020. Matt performs a dramatic reading of his short story, “Ruining Christmas”.

This episode originally aired December 14, 2020. I pay tribute to “It's a Wonderful Life,” my favorite movie of all-time. This episode is especially geared to all the George Baileys out there who play by the rules and wonder if it matters.

This episode originally aired November 23, 2020.One of the most neglected tools we have at our disposal as believers is thanksgiving. It's not a holiday so much as a discipline that remembers God's faithfulness in the past, help in the present, and blessing in the future.

This episode originally aired February 8, 2021We talk a good game about making the Lord first in our lives, but do we really do it? In deepening our love for God, we need to ask the Lord how specifically we can put Him first in specific ways in our life and our art.

This episode originally aired October 26, 2021.Description:The complicated and creative life of Edgar Allan Poe is explored, including two dramatic readings of his works and a twist at the end of his life you have probably never heard.The Raven:Dark Ambient Melodies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LptTKfrHSi4), by Apocryphos, Kammarheit, Atrium Carceri - “A Lonely Strain” (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/onyx) and “Northumbria” by Sacred Ground (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/helluland).“Sound Effect - Knock on the Door - Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJDIfS0Psk)“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)“Old Window Open and Close HQ Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3y4mBNFEEM)The Tell-Tale Heart:“1 Hour of Royalty Free Horror Music” by Marc v/d Meulen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnPSMNuHtw)“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)“Heartbeat Sound Effect - Slow, Fast, Creepy, Irregular, Normal - Free Download I No Copyright” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLXLo3rEdrE)Other Music:“Chance,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Cloister,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode). “Waiting,” by Edoy from the album, “Instrospection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode“Far Out There,” by Sergey Cheremisinov, from the album, “The Healing,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

Two famous men in history both fancied themselves artists - each taking a far different path.This show originally aired July 6, 2020

Description:This bonus episode of “Rushmore” details Matt's personal journey with Mt. Rushmore and putting this podcast series together.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Frum Clown,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore concludes by detailing the sudden end of construction of the memorial, the death of Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting legacy of the monument.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)“The Mystery of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony,” Philip Huscher, (https://cso.org/experience/article/7349/the-mystery-of-schuberts-unfinished-symphony)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Other Clips:“Schubert: Symphony No. 8 Unfinished | Iván Fischer & Budapest Festival Orchestra”(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tisvEpblig)“Reagan Remastered - Freedom is Never More than One Generation Away from Extinction - Ronald Reagan” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=844nfEYhepU)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Rhinestone,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA“Half Empty,” “Keeper Of Keys,” “Dewflower,” and “Affectionately Yours,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Cup Of Tea,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“The Sound Above Us,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“Layers,” written and performed by Caleb Etheridge

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with Gutzon Borglum's personal battles with John Boland, a man he saw as his nemesis.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)“American Experience - John Boland,” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-boland/).Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Inlet,” written and performed by Sam Barsh“Happy Place,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Material Gurl“Funk Flingin'” and “Steely-Eyed,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“Thoughts Are Free,” written by Matthew Wigton and and performed by Matt Wigton“Minuet Of The Celestial Court,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“Corners,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with an exploration of one of its unsung heroes, Gutzon Borglum's son Lincoln, as well as the development of the Mt Rushmore baseball team.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)“American Experience: Lincoln Borglum” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-lincoln-borglum/)Rapid City Journal (various articles)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Cats And Dogs Living Together,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo.“Sanctuary,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille.“County Nights” and “Cedar Sun,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle.“Swampy Lands,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban.“The Cat's Pajamas,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty.“Scott's Planes,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.“Something Beautiful,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the challenges of the Great Depression and the peril of finding usable rock to carve the head of Thomas Jefferson.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Other Clips:“Happy Days are Here Again! (Ben Selvin and the Crooners, 1930)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg)“Gutzon Borglum speaks of Mt Rushmore” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnimFdxTItA)“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore | SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc&t=7s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Locomotive Rag” and “Sweet Little Jean Marie,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast Of Characters“Gatsby's Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“Charlotte & Pemberley,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Winter Train Home,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland“Feather,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave“Evergreen Path,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle“This is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO“Stay Up High,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline“Dream Tides,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by exploring Gutzon Borglum's grand plans for Mt. Rushmore beyond the four figures of the Presidents.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Winchester Mystery House (https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/)“Gutzon Borglum's Concept of the Hall of Records,” by Enid Thompson, c. June 1956. (http://npshistory.com/publications/moru/shs-hall-of-records.pdf)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Goosebumps,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin.“Vapor” and “Distance,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave.“Corner Trio,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings.“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.“Quiet Epiphany,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by focusing on the men who are the true heroes of Mt Rushmore - the rough-and-tumble local inexperienced workers who learned their craft and made history.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Boo!” written by Matthew Wigton and performed Dresden, The Flamingo.“The Morning News,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer.“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.“Our Web Of Lies,” written Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.“Dork The Halls,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters.“Innovation,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar.“Soledad,” written by Dario Benedetti and performed by Dario Benedetti.“This Is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world's largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Elevator Music,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“I've Got A Whole Lotta Swing,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano“Spoken Word” and “Low Key,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings“Entice,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“New Jazz Waltz,” written by Jonathan Birkholz and performed by Jazz Lunch“Pura Vida,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by The Night Train

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of Calvin Coolidge, one of America's most underestimated Presidents and his key role in putting the wheels of construction into motion.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation (https://coolidgefoundation.org)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Other Clips:“Calvin Coolidge - Speech on Taxation and Government” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwZnExRb8zU&t=107s)“Calvin Coolidge Audio Recording” (https://www.c-span.org/video/?96805-47/calvin-coolidge-audio-recording)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Caffeinated Marimba” and “Night Music,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar“Curiosity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“Magic,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO“Aim for Grace” and “As I Lay Me Down To Sleep,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Unexpected Turn,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“The Duke of New York,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty“Gatsby's Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“Time And Beyond Time,” written and performed by Markus Huber

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by examining the early challenges of the project, including location, opposition, and financing.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Just A Lil' Treat,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“Conundrum,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Making Preparations,” written Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer“Atmosphere,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“Rhythm Odyssey,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight“Waterdrop,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by GEMM“Video Store,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA“Ride or Die Trying,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story's main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Let the Games Begin” and “The Diary,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-O“Beat the System,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“A Quiet Place,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast“The State of Things,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban“Oceanlab,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland“Quiet Courage,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO“Don't Lose Hope,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of three men in South Dakota who had the foresight and determination to make it come into being: Doane Robinson, Peter Norbeck, and William Williamson.Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)“The Peter Norbeck Papers at the University of South Dakota,” archived by John N. Olsgaard (https://www.sdhspress.com/journal/south-dakota-history-10-2/dakota-resources-the-peter-norbeck-papers-at-the-university-of-south-dakota/vol-10-no-2-dakota-resources.pdf)Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Episode Music:“Rolling Waves” and “Respire,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave“Adventurous Spirit” and “Free Flow,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“Endless Water” and “Tree in the Abbey,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle“Punch Up,” written by Bryan Dawley and performed by Fleece Mob“Sunshine Memories,” written by Philip Barnes and performed by Brent Wood“Gaze,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota.Audio Clips Used (Theme):“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Episode Music (License available upon request):“Every Life Matters,” written and performed by Cody Martin.“Darkest Space,” written by Dustin Ransom; performed by Lost Ghosts.“A Kind Word,” “Echoes of Solitude,” and “Stroll the Westbury,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther; performed by Moments.“High Above” and “Wilderness,” written by Stephen Keech; performed by Wild Wonder.“LightHeart,” written by Joshua Sudduth; performed by TAYME

A classic episode in which we pay tribute and tell the history of one of America's greatest patriotic songs.Music/Clips:“Invisibility Cloak,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).“Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Tabernacle Choir,” The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSiVjlknuSw).“2019 Battle Hymn of the Republic,” by Bob Minner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvkGPJPD9h4).“Across the River,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).“Say Brothers, Will You Meet Us?” by Columbia Yore, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N8dBex8lY8).“Battle Hymn of the Republic - Zen Piano: America - Trevor Loucks,” by Trevor Loucks (www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoksOm7SASM“John Brown's Body,” by Tom Glazer - Topic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il2qwO7WvUQ).“Surface Tension 3,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (The Battle Hymn of the Republic),” by K.L. Phillips (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H21esbqbfoA).“Mortality,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).“Martin Luther King Jr. - I've Been to the Mountaintop (Last Speech; Assassinated Next Day),” by AHAVA78 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZbxYGy3As).“The Greatest Love of All and The Battle Hymn of the Republic - Whitney Houston - Live WHH Remastered,” by Hunter Sullivan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDjqUZDrYsY).

A look back at an episode in which we detail the two audiences of an artist.

The life of Vincent van Gogh is highlighted, especially his inability to deal with rejection.Interlude Music:"Astro Punk," written by Brendan St. Gelais, performed by Reveille

The life and poetry of George Herbert is spotlighted.

Description:Trailer for “Rushmore: An American Art Story.” Coming this summer.Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Audio Clips:“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

An upcoming limited series, beginning February 26, 2024

In honor of Presidents' Day, we take a look at the life and greatness of President Abraham Lincoln. Soundtrack:“Origin 1,” by Scott Holmes, from the album “Colossal Stillness.” 2014. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY-4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).“Song Sparrow Serenade,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Field Report Vol. II: Reed Canyon (Instrumental),” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.rog. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).“Sals Piano Solo,” by Blue Dot Sessions, from the album, “Duke Lake,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).“Ink,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Atmospheric Piano,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).“Arctic,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Delicate Felt Piano,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).“Never Miss a Moment,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Inspiring Background Music,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

"Dude, where have you been?" This is my effort to answer that question and update you on where the MattCast is going.

In honor of Dr. King's birthday, we re-release a tribute to the life and career of his great friend, Mahalia Jackson.Music:“I'm on my Way” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kl0gCfPH9k)“Mahalia Jackson - Didn't it Rain 52 Years Old” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0KxVXsdSvg)“Mahalia Jackson - He's got the whole world in his hands (live TV 1962)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz4KIe28QUg)“Mahalia Jackson in concert 1964 part 1 Just a Closer Walk with Thee” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXBFJQhIdqw)“Move On Up A Little Higher | Mahalia Jackson” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06gAdro-62E)“How I Got Over | Mahalia Jackson at MLK's Civil Rights Campaign (Washington, 1963)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9iQUIwAgus)“Mahalia Jackson - Precious Lord, Take my Hand (Martin Luther King Jr. Funeral, 1968)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WduYIw8Yrnw)“Mahalia Jackson - His Eye Is On The Sparrow” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM_JRAPSwVM)“Mahalia Jackson - "Elijah Rock" from "Louis Armstrong at Newport 1970” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y56FiEdt0hQ)Interview Clips:“Mahalia Jackson interview 1971” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-UwQMkWLKE)“How Martin Luther King Went Off Script in 'I Have a Dream'” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlOlynG6FY)

Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with the bronze snake, and how something built for good can eventually be used for something else.Interlude Music:“Fresh Air,” written by Wiriyapa Chansuwong, performed by Lunareh. License available upon request.Ad Music:“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.

Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with the Golden Calf, showing the effects of disconnection or wrong connection.Interlude Music:“Imperial,” written by Aaron Sprinkle, performed by Midnight Daydream. License available upon request.Ad Music:“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.

Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with The Tabernacle, which shows the symbiotic relationship between Creator and creative. Interlude Music:“5 Stars,” written by Fabio Poian and performed by Syncro. License available upon request.Ad Music:“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.

Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with The Tower of Babel and what made it so wrong.Interlude Music:“A New Hope,” written and performed by Ryan Saranich. License available upon request.Ad Music:“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.

Our series “People Who Made Things” begins with Noah and what it's like to create something never seen before.Interlude Music:“Low Lit Blues,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings. License available upon request.Ad Music:“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.

What creative project can you at least get started this summer. We take a spiritual and practical look at doing so.Music:“Winning Numbers,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther, performed by Liberty. “Low Lit Blues,” written by Dustin Ransom, performed by Renderings. License available upon request.

Some of the best comedy bits to air on MattCast Music Used: “Uptown Lovers,” written by Dean Palya and performed by AFTERNOONZ; “Strike No Spare,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters; “Lounge Lover,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo; “Jazz Express,” written and performed by Fabio Poian

It's easier to tear down than build up. But as artists, when can we use art to de-create something that needs to be torn down? Interlude Music: “Trip Don't Fall, written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream. License available upon request. Ad Music: “Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.

Our final look into “Who Killed Jesus” examines whether Jesus as God could even be killed, as well as his deeper plan and motivation for it all. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s) Other Clips: “Dallas Willard - Creation was an act of joy” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4PcpqGwPI&t=170s); “Tim Keller on Jesus's death as an act of friendship” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkFUdo7P8o); “What are the proofs for the resurrection of Jesus?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9lI5jPTnQ&t=207s); “John Piper: The Explosive Power of the Resurrection | Sing! Conference Highlight” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBpbOT8EzXc); “The Historical Facts Argument for the Resurrection - Dr. Gary Habermas” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fKZ9QyHH4&t=167s); “The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Ancient Fiction? | N.T. Wright at UT Austin” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz201Od_Xe4&t=1s); “Trevor Hudson - Experiencing the Presence of Resurrection Love” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYZ2xDuxJI&t=353s) Music: “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “The Rise of Hope” by Caleb Etheridge; “Inspire” by Shimmer; “Longing for Home” by Gold Coast; “Less Traveled” by Kevin Graham; “Forevermore” by Reveille; “Resurrection” and “Discovering the Ancients” by Cody Martin

Part 4 of our investigation into “Who Killed Jesus” focuses on why Jesus came to earth in the first place. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s) Other Clips: “2007: Marion Jones admits to doping” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQpTdVK1cc); “R.C. Sproul: The Necessity of the Atonement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrGYoRdNOes&t=199s); “The Real Meaning of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mcW0RSW7w&t=870s); “Adrian Rogers: Why the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkmmOkJrGU&t=341s); “The Power and Message of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL8mJQ39zjw); “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9GenitjQg&t=299s) Music: “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Still Waters” by Greater Still; “Redemption” and “Sweet Memories” by Adam Saban; “The Changing Tides” by Brent Wood; “Atmos” by Gold Coast; “I Dream in Three” by JCar; “Hope” by Fair Frame

Part 3 of our look into “Who Killed Jesus” centers on those who delivered Jesus into the hands of the Romans: his own countrymen. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Source Material: “The Opposition of the Pharisees to Jesus as Teacher and Messiah,” (https://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/16170/dissertation_tarasenko_a.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1 Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s) Other Clips: “The Killing of Jesus, Part 1 - The Story Begins” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9lggWhjNI&t=43s); “Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53–72) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-UfKIGdiOI&t=69s); “The Sinless Savior before the Sinister Sanhedrin - Part Two (Luke 22:63-71)” (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+sinless+savior+before+the+) Music: “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Distant” and “Like Wind” by EVOE; “Set Free” by Abel; “Holy Ground” by Cody Masters; “A New Season” by Holiday on the Moon; “In the Night” and “Murmur” by Lost Ghosts; “Changing” by Outside the Sky

Part 2 of our investigation into who killed Jesus begins continues with the man who gave the order for Christ to be crucified: Pontius Pilate. The opinions expressed in the videos connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s) Other Clips: “Who was the real Pontius Pilate? The man who killed Christ - timeline” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppoqtIu2ug); “Pilate's trial of Christ - Jesus: His Life (S1, E6) - History Channel” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73LZbVK-7Vc) Music: “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; "Druid" by Wicked Cinema; "Nocturnal" by Stephen Keech; "In Cathedral Hall," by JCar; "Letting Go" by Moments; "Things Gone Wrong" by Moments; "Narrow Time" by Chelsea McGough; "Ever After" by Markus Huber

Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ. Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information. Clips Used (Opener): The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s) Other Clips: “The Horror of a Roman Scourging - Rick Renner” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIxkhIzEgE&t=651s); “Jesus Suffering and Crucifixion - A Medical Point of View” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B3kgiLxybY&t=564s) Music: “In the Beginning” and “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Changing” by Outside the Sky; “Murmur” by Lost Ghosts; “Endless Night” by Moments; “West” by Shimmer. Licensing available by request.

A limited podcast series focusing on the brutality and responsibility for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Coming this Passion Season. Clips used: The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s);

Will artificial intelligence eventually make artists obsolete? What is our scriptural response? Interlude Music: “Lucky Me,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters. License available upon request. Ad Music: “Homestead,” written by Matthew Wigton, performed by Shimmer. License available upon request.