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Jerome Davis talks with Byron Jennings II, Natalie Reder, and Daniel Ryder, about what inspired their performance careers, musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim, and Merrily We Roll Along. Don't miss experiencing these talented artists in our current production of Merrily We Roll Along!
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, in a conversation with the talented director, actor, and writer, Lonny Price who was the original Charley in Merrily We Roll Along. Tune in as Lonny talks about his life, career, and working with giants in the theatre world, such as Stephen Sondheim and Athol Fugard.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with the esteemed theatre critic, Frank Rich! A fascinating discussion about his life, Stephen Sondheim, and Merrily We Roll Along.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Jarred Pearce who stars as Chaka in BEING CHAKA, created by TÉA Artistry. Now showing at Burning Coal Theatre until March 30th 2025.
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, and the directors of BEING CHAKA, Vieve Price and Chuk Obasi, for a captivating discussion about their careers and BEING CHAKA created by TÉA Artistry.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Monica Hoh and Ali Goins who will be making their Burning Coal Theatre debuts in our upcoming play, PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE by Chelsea Woolley! Don't miss Monica and Ali's heartfelt performance as Cecelia and her estranged father, Jules. PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE runs January 30th - February 16th at Burning Coal Theatre!
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with Montreal-based actor and director, Mike Payette about his life, the arts, and PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE. Mike is the artistic director of the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto, Canada, where our upcoming play, PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE by Chelsea Woolley, premiered.
Artistic director, Jerome Davis, talks with the talented Chelsea Woolley, a playwright and arts educator native to Toronto. She is the author of several plays, including Paint Me this House of Love which will have its U.S. Premiere at Burning Coal Theatre on January 30th - February 16th, 2025. Come experience PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE at Burning Coal Theatre. Tickets available here: https://burningcoal.org/paint-me-this-house-of-love/
Jerome Davis talks with Steven Roten, director of THE RAINMAKER, long time Burning Coal actor, and educator at Meredith College. Come see The Rainmaker:
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, and scholar and author, Matthew Booker, for an insightful dive into the historical and environmental context of our upcoming play, THE RAINMAKER. The Rainmaker runs at Burning Coal Theatre from Dec. 5th-22nd, 2024. Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.org/the-rainmaker/
Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with Jerome and Tiffany Davis. This husband/wife duo needs no introduction in the rodeo and PBR world. These two have a long resume in PBR -from Jerome being a world champion bull rider and founding member of the PBR to Tiffany being a sought after stock contract and now they have added PBR coaches to their title as the head coach and assistant general manager to the Carolina Cowboys. SHOP Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what's new in the world of food. Connect on a more personal level with your hosts by JOINING “CLUB DISCOVER”. Our once weekly newsletter where Natalie & Tara share all their latest discoveries from what they are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening tom wearing and more. It's the insider scoop on all the things your hosts are LOVING AND DISCOVERING!!!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! COZY EARTH: Luxury bedding, bath, and apparel. Listeners can get up to 40% off using the code “DISCOVER”. PERFORMANCE BEEF: Cattle management software that's easy to use and allows you to simplify feeding, performance and health data recording. TURTLEBOX: The loudest, most durable outdoor speaker on the market Code “DISCOVER” ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Our favorite supplement Code “DISCOVER” MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers Code “DISCOVER” TOUPS & CO: 100% natural tallow based skincare & makeup Code “DISCOVER” WILD WEST KIDZ: Children's book subscription dedicated to western lifestyle children's books. Code “DISCOVER” ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS Family-owned winery & the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives. Code “DISCOVER20” Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Join Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, and Dublin-based playwright, Colin Murphy, for a dive into his play, Haughey/Gregory, currently showing at Burning Coal! Don't miss this hilarious and brilliantly HOPEFUL play about a moment in time when the least expected thing happened, and the world changed for the better.
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, and the talented Flora Bare (director of Haughey/Gregory) as they discuss her background, physical theatre, and our upcoming production of Haughey/Gregory. Don't miss this hilarious and brilliantly HOPEFUL play about a moment in time when the least expected thing happened, and the world changed for the better. Limited Dates: Oct 14th-23rd, Mon-Wed Evenings @ 7:30pm Tickets: $20 ($10 for students). Available: https://burningcoal.org/haughey-gregory/ #BurningCoalTheatre #wakearts #raleighnc #bonus #USPremiere #Ireland
Join Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, for a captivating discussion with Conall Morrison - the ORIGINAL director of HAUGHEY/GREGORY when it played in Dublin presented by the company Fishamble. Come experience HAUGHEY/GREGORY!
Join Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, and THE Michael Frayn in an insightful discussion about our upcoming production of COPENHAGEN by Michael Frayn! You don't want to miss this!
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, physicist Dr. Marc Kastner, and the cast of our upcoming production, COPENHAGEN, for an insightful conversation about the science behind Copenhagen. Don't miss your chance to see COPENHAGEN: October 10 – 27, 2024 Get your tickets today: https://burningcoal.org/copenhagen/
Join the two creative minds behind Burning Coal Theatre's A HOUSE (after Ibsen's Ghosts), artistic director Jerome Davis and the multi-talented Baltimore-based (but Raleigh native) writer/actor Lucius Robinson. Don't miss your chance to see A HOUSE: June 21st @ 7:30PM and June 22nd @ 4:30PM. Get your tickets today: https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with the talented Dani Coan about her production EX-BOYFRIENDS, now showing at Burning Coal Theatre. Don't miss your chance to see Ex-Boyfriends: June 12th at 7:30 pm; June 15th at 4:30 pm; June 22nd at 2 pm; June 23rd at 4:30 pm. Get your tickets today: https://burningcoal.org/second-stage/
Forged in the Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob - Special PBR Episode featuring Jerome Davis Join Fireman Rob on the "Forged in the Fires Podcast" for an inspiring episode featuring Jerome Davis, a legendary figure in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) community. Jerome Davis shares his remarkable journey, from his early days in bull riding to becoming a celebrated champion and influential mentor in the sport. In this special episode, Jerome Davis opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the relentless dedication required to compete at the top level, and the pivotal moments that have defined his path. Listen in as he discusses his experiences, the evolution of the PBR, and his ongoing contributions to the sport and its athletes. Whether you're a passionate PBR fan or new to the world of bull riding, this episode provides a captivating look at the life and legacy of one of the sport's most respected figures. Don't miss this chance to hear from Jerome Davis and be inspired by his story on the "Forged in the Fires Podcast."
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with KidsWrite directors, Susan Gross and Johannah Edwards, about their lives, original works they've created (such as Susan's Ruby and Johannah' Flee This Place), and Burning Coal Theatre's upcoming KidsWrite Festival. Come see amazing new works by young writers at Burning Coal's KidsWrite Festival 2024! Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S3u000008BAEpEAO
Ever wondered how a comedian finds the spark to ignite a crowd with laughter? My latest guest, the effervescent Dontee' Ray, sits down with me, Jerome Davis, to unravel the magic behind his comedic journey. From his beginnings in improv with the Black Top Improv Group to lighting up the stage at Atlanta's Uptown Comedy Corner, Dontee' blends his Northern roots with a dash of Southern charm to create a brand of humor that strikes a chord with audiences everywhere. He opens up about his life philosophy, where kindness is king and positivity reigns supreme, sharing how his comedic heroes from Eddie Murphy to George Burns have influenced his path.Laughter often mirrors life, and in this episode, we dissect how comedy resonates so deeply when it reflects our own experiences. Dontee' 'Sherman' character is a testament to that, and we muse over the quirks of fame and the evolving landscape of comedy from live skits to the digital age. I sprinkle in my two cents, drawing from years of mentoring Atlanta's up-and-coming laugh architects, and we stress the non-negotiable: professionalism is just as crucial offstage as on.The standing ovation of our conversation crescendos with hard-won wisdom for the stand-up warriors braving hecklers and the sobering silence of virtual shows. Dontee' and I swap stories of resilience, the kind that has you bouncing back onto the stage after a tough night, and we paint a picture of the challenges during the pandemic when the lights dimmed on live entertainment. For those dreaming of a life in comedy, let Dontee's infectious spirit and dedication be your guide. I invite you to tune in, follow his journey, and let's keep the laughter echoing long after the curtain falls.https://noidmediallc.komi.ioSupport the show
Join artistic director, Jerome Davis, as he talks with the talented Alec Donaldson about his life, his involvement in the Arts, law, serving on boards, and of course, Stephen Sondheim and A Little Night Music. Don't miss Alec Donaldson's portrayal of Lindquist in Burning Coal Theatre's last production of the season, A Little Night Music! Get your tickets here: https://burningcoal.org/a-little-night-music/
Ever wonder what happens when you mix fearless comedy with the unabashed world of adult entertainment? That's exactly the explosive cocktail we're serving up as I, Jerome Davis, sit down with the outrageously talented Alla Strange. This season opener of the no ID podcast isn't just a conversation; it's an adventure into the heart of a performer who raps about the raw truth of her experiences, makes you laugh until you can't breathe with her stand-up, and isn't afraid to give props to the incredible strippers lighting up stages worldwide. Growing up with brothers, Alla Strange harnessed a style that's as honest as it is hilarious, and she's here to spill on how that shapes her life in the spotlight.Strap in for a ride that veers into the fast-changing lanes of adult content creation and personal branding, where I peel back the curtain on my own leap from real estate into the risqué biz. We're talking about the strategic side of standing out in an industry packed with performers, the surprising success stories, and the evolution of OnlyFans amidst a global pandemic. Add in our discussions about making adult content more accessible through text captions, and you've got an episode that's as insightful as it is inclusive. We cap off this no-holds-barred session with a foray into the secret sexual desires of military men and the intriguing balance they seek between secrecy and exposure. It's raw, it's real, and it's all right here on the no ID podcast.noidmediallc.komi.ioSupport the show
As we near our final mainstage show for the season, A Little Night Music, artistic director Jerome Davis talks with the talented Margaret-Ellen Christensen about her life, career, her time in New York, and the great Stephen Sondheim. Come experience Margaret-Ellen Christensen as Petra in A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler.
Join Burning Coal Theatre's Artistic Director, Jerome Davis, in a lovely discussion with the director of HYMN, marcus d. harvey as they talk about marcus's life, background, and take a deeper dive into the more serious themes in HYMN. Now showing at Burning Coal Theatre Jan. 25 – Feb. 11, 2024. https://burningcoal.org/hymn-2/.
The Cowboys are the Carolinas' first-ever professional bull riding team, competing in the PBR Team Series which transforms bull riding from an individual to team-formatted competition. Their debut is tonight at the Greensboro Coliseum Sept. 22-24. Under the leadership of Head Coach, PBR co-founder and PRCA world champion Jerome Davis, the team features a talent-packed roster including reigning PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen, 2016 PBR World Champion Cooper Davis and 2020 PBR Rookie of the Year Boudreaux Campbell. Tickets - https://www.ticketmaster.com/pbr-team-series-tickets/artist/2859854?venueId=369330
This audio described program was organized and read by Abbi Colborn. Click here to view the digital visual program. Time Stamps: Artistic Director Statement, a poem for Mlima: 1:00 About the Play: 2:52 Designers and Crew: 3:08 Set Description: 3:39 Actor Descriptions: 4:19 Bios: 7:30 About Burning Coal, read by Jerome Davis: 17:47 About the Murphey School Auditorium, read by Jerome Davis: 18:50
Well I'm officially obsessed with North Carolina cowgirl, Tiffany Davis. Not only does she share all the stories about the founding of the PBR, but you get to hear her gush over her husband, Jerome Davis. They say life comes at you quick and let me tell you that is an understatement with this couple. However, the breaking points allowed a story of overcoming and evolving. We talk becoming a bull owner, and the new team aspect in bull riding. What does it mean to flank a bull? Tiffany shares her passion about animal welfare and how she was confused for Pamela Anderson in The Longest Ride. This is quite possibly one of my favorite interviews to date, and you'll see why after listening.
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On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Wise Guys alumni/frequent guest Jerome Davis. Throughout their discussion they talk about the plight of African Americans. Moreover, they talk about mass incarceration, broken homes, and how systemic oppression is deliberately at play in regards to the Black family dynamic. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think that the government purposely planned on destroying the Black community in America? Do you think that Black people are an endangered species in America? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Twitter & Facebook: @thewiseguysnyc Instagram: @thewiseguysnyc
Jerome Davis, 1995 World Champion Bull Rider, joins Flint on this episode of According To Flint! Jerome and Flint talk about how Jerome navigated his rodeo career, his current career in the rodeo industry, and the accident that left Jerome paralyzed.
Photo: Russian Activities, WWI. American Y.M.C.A. are doing a wonderful work among the Russian soldiers. This is the Moscow hut which was started by Jerome Davis and Wheeler. Harris & Ewing Collection. Courtesy of the Library of Congress. The Putin-Biden conference. Cliff May, FDD
Be sure to vote for Beltline to Broadway in Indy Week's Best of the Triangle Reader's Poll (Best Facebook Page). https://indyweek.com/indy-weeks-best-of-the-triangle/best-of-the-triangle-2021/ (Click this link to vote for all your favorite businesses and organizations.) Episodes Mentioned in this Podcast https://beltlinetobroadway.org/podcast/ep-1-burning-coals-artistic-director-jerome-davis-on-ashe-in-johannesburg-and-theater-as-a-vehicle-for-social-change/ (Episode 1: Jerome Davis) https://beltlinetobroadway.org/podcast/ep-9-theater-criticism-with-theater-critic-roy-dicks/ (Episode 9: Roy Dicks) https://beltlinetobroadway.org/podcast/ep-24-talking-about-theater-for-young-audiences-with-noah-putterman/ (Episode 24: Theater for Young Audiences) https://beltlinetobroadway.org/podcast/ep-52-sensory-friendly-performances-and-a-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/ (Episode 52: Michael Larson) https://beltlinetobroadway.org/podcast/ep-16-disability-inclusion-and-representation-onstage-with-eric-woodall-betsy-ludwig-doug-kapp-and-djgeoyio/ (Episode 16: Eric Woodall) https://beltlinetobroadway.org/podcast/ep-63-can-the-gig-economy-survive-a-pandemic/ (Episode 63: Heather Strickland) https://beltlinetobroadway.org/podcast/ep-4-a-life-in-the-theater-with-theatre-in-the-parks-ira-david-wood-iii-and-ira-david-wood-iv/ (Episode 4: Ira David Wood III (Life in the Theater)) https://beltlinetobroadway.org/2020/03/29/live-chat-virtual-talk-back-with-emmy-award-winner-antoine-l-smith/ (Live Chat with Antoine L. Smith) Connect with Beltline to Broadway Facebook – @beltlinetobroadway Twitter – @beltlinetobroadway Instagram – @beltlinetobroadway Web http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.beltlinetobroadway.com) Support this podcast
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Jerome Davis, owner of The Jym on Bethany Dr. in Allen, Texas talks with Host Rick Rawson about what makes this workout experience very different. Jerome started boxing at 12, and now works with amateurs and professionals through boxing classes and competitive teams. Weight training and cardio machines, and all this high end workout equipment, are available 24/7 so there’s no reason you can’t get fit!Do what feels comfortable, work at your intensity level, but get up and get in shape. Physical training and activity is a powerful tool against depression, anxiety, and self-defeating behaviors. Tune in to hear about the ‘Walk With Me, Talk With Me’ event that gets a wide range of personal trainers and community members enjoying a casual walk together to help people get comfortable with various training opportunities right here in Allen. Build self-esteem and confidence, and don’t just come in and get a workout and go home, learn how to enjoy your life in the best physical and mental condition possible. To work with Jerome, go to Go2TheJym.com, and find him on Facebook and Instagram. Call 214-504-1400 to get started today. To work with Rick Rawson, go to ExpanseLLCSocial5.com, or call 214-500-8448.------------------------Listen to more on these business topics:BusinessCoaching: http://bit.ly/BISB-TVTechnology: http://bit.ly/BizPointzTVLocal DFW Business Spotlights: http://bit.ly/OBB-TVLocal AllenBusinesses: http://bit.ly/PowerGroupAllenPodcastBrandStrategy: http://bit.ly/BizVisionaryMusicTherapy: http://bit.ly/PPP-podcastHealthNews: http://bit.ly/THE-TVBrought to you by: Worksuites #AllenTX, Worksuites.comThe Jym, https://Go2TheJym.com1st Safety Training, http://www.1stsafetytraining.com/WeStandForFreedom.com---------------------------Follow us on Faceboook: https://facebook.com/OBBMNetworkFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bizzy_being_offbeatFollow us on MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/obbmnetworkSupport the show (https://offbeatbusiness.com/sign-up/#join)
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin sit down with Jerome Davis, a returning guest from (season 1, episode 21) and continue the conversation pertaining to redlining, housing segregation and the racial bias that comes with these systemic forms of oppression. Furthermore, they talk about how communities of color can be aware of these discriminatory policies and how they can counteract in order to succeed. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Can communities of color figure out solutions to escape these discriminatory policies? As a community do we even care? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc
In this episode, our host CAPT Roosevelt "Rick" Wright Jr Ph.D., USN (Ret) is joined by CAPT Jerome Davis, USN (Ret), Secretary NNOA D.C. Chapter, to talk about NNOA and the United States Military.
An interview with Burning Coal Theatre's director Jerome Davis on their new production: One Hundred Words for Snow. Audience members are kept pandemic safe via small viewing groups and actor precautions.
An interview with Burning Coal Theatre's director Jerome Davis on their new production: One Hundred Words for Snow. Audience members are kept pandemic safe via small viewing groups and actor precautions.
On this episode, Jerome Davis is joined by none other than Tatty Hennessy, the playwright behind A Hundred Words for Snow!
How water absorbs emotion. How to create the perfect environment for your own water nirvana, with biofilm and plants. And a re-set in living water.
Burning Coal Theatre presentsThe 19th Amendment Project, a collection of short plays written by some of the most accomplished women and/or non-binary playwrights working today, writing on the passage of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago and its ongoing impact. The League of Women Voters of Wake County is co-producing this project. For a complete schedule of events and ticket information visit https://burningcoal.org/ (https://burningcoal.org/). About the Guests Dianna Wynn joined the League of Women Voters in 2014 and has served on the LWV-Wake Board since 2015. In addition to serving as LWV-Wake’s president, she co-chairs the Communications Committee, co-chairs the Redistricting Committee, co-chairs the 100th Anniversary Committee, co-facilitated the development of LWV-Wake’s strategic plan, and is a member of several other LWV-Wake committees. Dianna is a communication consultant, textbook author, and a former college professor. For over 30 years Dianna provided communication skills training and assisted in developing strategic messaging strategies for corporate clients and nonprofit organizations. In addition, she has provided advocacy training to litigators, Department of Justice employees, college students, and citizen activists. She has an MS in Communication and Public Address from the University of North Texas and a BA in Speech Communication with a minor in Political Science from California State University Fullerton. Dianna previously served on the Board and as President of the ACLU of North Carolina. She also previously served on the Board of Artspace in Raleigh. Jerome Davis is Burning Coal Theatre Company’s founding artistic director. He has worked at Trinity Repertory Company (Providence), People’s Light & Theatre Company (PA), New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Phoenix Theatre (SUNY/Purhchase), Wellfleet Harbor Actors’ Theatre (Cape Cod), Columbia University, and Soho Rep, New Dramatists, Avalon Rep and MINT Theatre (NYC). Originally from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, he studied in New York with Uta Hagen, Nikos Psacharapolous and Julie Bovasso. He has presented more than two dozen world premieres, providing Raleigh audiences with stimulating new works by local, national and international playwrights and is the recipient of the 2018 Raleigh Medal of the Arts. Hannah Benitez is a writer, actor and musician managed by Writ Large (LA) and represented by Elaine Devlin Literary Inc (NYC). Upcoming Feature Film (Screenplay & supporting character): El Baptismo with Vanguardia Films in Puerto Rico. Upcoming Playwright Productions: GringoLandia with Zoetic Stage, End of the Exodus with New Mexico State University, and The 19th- Burning Coal Theatre. Other recent productions of Hannah’s plays: Dike - developed with The New York Theatre Workshop as Director Tatiana Pandiani’s 2050 Fellowship Project & developmental production with Urbanite Theatre. Ashe In Johannesburg- commission and premiere Burning Coal Theatre. Adaptive Radiation-world premiere Denizen Theater New Paltz, NY. Novel in development: Trains to Hell Go Faster. As an actor/musician Hannah’s select credits include The Album (Tectonic Theatre Project; NYC development, directed by Moisés Kauffman ), Humira-Commercial (Lead-Drummer), Indecent – GableStage, A Fiddler On The Roof – freeFall Theatre, Dogfight - Slowburn Theater, Loves Labor’s Lost - Montana Shakespeare, among others. She’s the recipient of the Playwright Development Grant Program, New Plays on Campus Award, and featured in American Theatre Magazine as one of "6 Theatre Workers You Should Know”. She is a member of Actors Equity and the Dramatist Guild. @hannahbenitezzz Tamara Kissane is a theatre-creator, actor, director, playwright, workshop leader and coach. She is a podcaster for Artist Soapbox, and a founding member and writer... Support this podcast
LeAnn Hart sits down with the godmother of her children Tiffany Davis and the husband of PBR bull rider Jerome Davis. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leannhart/support
On this week’s episode of In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry, Todd chats with Jerome Davis, Regional Vice President of Xcel Energy – Colorado. Todd and Jerome discuss the journey to become a leader, the importance of serving, and being involved with the community. Listen for Jerome’s advice throughout this episode! Enjoy listening to… In the Room w/ Todd Marksberry.
The perception of black women in corporate America and Hollywood. The way media portrays and how it affects basic life.follow instagram @comedianromeinstagram@noidpodcasttwitter@comedianromeyoutube@comedianromecameo@Jerome Davis
6 time World Champion,USC alumni, and multi-sport athlete Jerome Davis tell his story and journey through fatherhood, family, and values. This interview covers the recent race relations in America, expressions of anger and creating a dialogue of meaningful change. How to speak and raise children with questions of race and social justice as a parent are key points to consider from this thoughtful interview.Thank you all for the exposure to the Soutter and Maccabi projects! I am so thankful!You can also find more Richard Listens content on Instagram (@RichardListens), Facebook (@Richard Listens), and RichardListens.com. Support the show (http://patreon.com/Richardlistens)Support the show (http://patreon.com/Richardlistens)
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with social services worker and prospective law student, Jerome Davis. Today, they talk about government assistance programs such as food stamps, welfare and section 8 and how these programs have affected the progress or lack thereof of the black community. Furthermore, they talk about the power of the black dollar and how black consumerism is a central player in powering the economy. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think that the black community is content with receiving assistance from the government? Are we spending too much money outside of our community? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc
Today's episode is the last of our 2nd Annual 25th Anniversary Series. We bring on two-time 1st Team All-Ohioan Jerome Davis to discuss Joe's fourth title in five years. Inside the episode: What has Jerome been up? Expectations with only two returning varsity players and losing two of its top players to Euclid and Oak Hill Academy (VA). Jerome tells a great story about earning an award that already had someone else's name on it. We take a look at regular-season games with Cleveland Heights, Cleveland St. Ignatius, Lakewood St. Edward, and more. We go through the Vikings tournament run featuring games with Cleveland Benedictine, Twinsburg, Fairless, Cincinnati McNicholas, and Cambridge. Jerome shares with us his thoughts about his final game in Joe's uniform, which ended in a narrow defeat to the eventual state champions. All of this and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jerry Sipp of Justice Theatre Project joins us for this final installment of our Interviews from the Front series! He and Jerome Davis discuss the ways JTP has been impacted by this moment, as well as tips for self-improvement during this time of isolation! Join them soon for some exciting opportunities to connect online, including a play about the life of Robert Louis Stevenson, and reconnect with them in the Fall for their Season of The Possible Dream, including ALL THE WAY and MAN OF LA MANCHA!
Today, we're joined by none other than our own Artistic Director, Jerome Davis! Nathalie Tondeur fills in as interviewer as they discuss the our densely packed agenda for the Fall, as well as what it will take to support the arts in the midst of this pandemic and beyond!
John Gulley, who directed our production of David Hare's Skylight in the Fall of 2016, has returned to direct Emily Rieder and Jerome Davis in yet another gripping two-hander: Talley's Folly by Lanford Wilson. In this episode, John Gulley returns to the interview chair to discuss this contemporary classic. Our production of Talley's Folly will open on Thursday, January 23rd and run through Sunday, February 9th. For tickets, click here or give us a call at 919-834-4001. Timestamps1:05 – John talks about his first time directing a Lanford Wilson play1:28 – John talks about his first broader experience with a Lanford Wilson play2:41 – Discussion of Circle Rep and theatres working as a company10:37 – Professional artist payment versus payment for other professional jobs12:11 – Talley’s Folly discussion 14:35 – Discussion of the Trish Hawkins interview16:03 – Discussion of Fifth of July by Lanford Wilson18:19 – Talking to John about what he is directing next21:02 – Are broad-based artists seen today? 24:20 – Continued discussion of Fifth of July 25:33 – The subtle politics of Talley’s Folly that Lanford Wilson puts into the show 30:08 – John talks about how much he enjoys working with Emily Rieder
Artistic Director Jerome Davis talks about the Burning Coal Theater Company
Artistic Director Jerome Davis talks about the Burning Coal Theater Company
On this week's episode of the Into the Fire podcast, Jerome Davis is joined by The Great Celestial Cow's Lighting Designer, Maranda DeBusk!The Great Celestial Cow runs from Thursday, April 11th through Sunday, April 28thFor tickets, click here, or give us a call at 919-834-4001.For more information, please visit our website at burningcoal.org
In 1973, tennis champion Arthur Ashe competed in the South African Open. Hear what Jerome Davis, the artistic director of Burning Coal Theatre, has to say about Hannah Benitez’s new play, ASHE in JOHANNESBURG, theater as a vehicle for social change, and why it is important to tell this story right now. About Jerome Davis Jerome Davis is Burning Coal Theatre Company’s founding artistic director. He has worked at Trinity Repertory Company (Providence), People’s Light & Theatre Company (PA), New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, Phoenix Theatre (SUNY/Purhchase), Wellfleet Harbor Actors’ Theatre (Cape Cod), Columbia University, and Soho Rep, New Dramatists, Avalon Rep and MINT Theatre (NYC). Originally from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, he studied in New York with Uta Hagen, Nikos Psacharapolous and Julie Bovasso. He has presented more than two dozen world premieres, providing Raleigh audiences with stimulating new works by local, national and international playwrights and is the recipient of the https://www.raleighnc.gov/parks/news/content/CorNews/Articles/PRecArtsOfficeOfRaleighArtsAnnounces2018MedalofArtsRecipients.html (2018 Raleigh Medal of the Arts). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439189048/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1439189048&linkCode=as2&tag=rduonstage-20&linkId=0aeaf192a97f349166d88e651ea023c4 (For more information on Arthur Ashe or to read an excerpt from the biography, Arthur Ashe: A Life, which includes more information on Ashe’s visit to Johannesburg, click here. ) Connect and Follow! Website: http://www.rduonstage.com/ (www.rduonstage.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rduonstage (@rduonstage) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rduonstage (@rduonstage) Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rduonstage (@rduonstage) Support this podcast
On week's episode of the Into the Fire podcast, Jerome Davis is joined by actor and sound designer Juan Isler!
In this episode of Into the Fire, Jerome Davis is joined by Appalachian State professor Adrian Rice to discuss the work of Conor McPherson. Born and raised in Ireland, Rice dives deep into Irish literature, as well as what it was like to grow up in Northern Ireland. They then go on explore the supernatural and its presence in McPherson as well as Rice’s works, and Adrian lets us in on a few tales of his own.
In this episode, Jerome Davis is joined by veteran actor Simon Kaplan!
In this episode of Burning Coal Theatre podcast “Into the Fire” with Jerome Davis, Ketti Shum, the Costume Designer for David Hare’s Stuff Happens, tells us what it really takes to be a dedicated customer. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ketti came to the states for her undergraduate education, but had a very different idea of what her career path was to be. Beginning in a pre veterinary track, Ketti describes what drew her to theatre and what caused her to change majors. Jerry, and Ketti discuss the differences of costumes in film and stage, as well as the gap between traditional and contemporary theatre in China and other countries. 0:01 - Intro 0:28 - Jerry’s introduction 1:00 - Introduction to Ketti 3:45 - Ketti’s connection to Burning Coal Theatre 5:00 - Ketti’s theatre experience in Hong Kong 5:54 - Theatre in Hong Kong 7:34 - Closing the gap between traditional and contemporary theatre 9:25 - Resistance to western drama/culture in Hong Kong 10:45 - Ketti’s time spent with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte 12:04 - Difference between chinese opera and newer works 14:07 - What caused you to change majors from pre vet to theatre 16:41 - Steps to prepare for the production 19:50 - with actors that play multiple parts we make simple and clear chances to the costume do you work with this style frequently? 23:07 - Is there anything as a costume designer you would like to do that you haven’t yet? 24:00 - thorough costuming in film 25:43 - Costume continuity in film 27:37 - the frustrations with costume designing 31:48 - the joys of being a costume designer 33:05 - Outro
The answers are as varied as the hundreds of cities around the globe pursuing smart city efforts. Jerome Davis and Nadia El Mallakh from Xcel Energy give us the view from Denver, while Navigant Consulting’s Rob Wilhite provides the broader perspective. One lesson: It helps when city stakeholders and utilities work together.
Jerome Davis, founding Artistic Director of The Burning Coal Theater Company, is our guest.
Jerome Davis, founding Artistic Director of The Burning Coal Theater Company, is our guest.
In this episode Matt spends some time with World Champion Bull Rider Jerome Davis. They cover everything from Jerome’s childhood, to his injury, & how his story can motivate you.
In this episode Matt spends some time with World Champion Bull Rider Jerome Davis. They cover everything from Jerome’s childhood, to his injury, & how his story can motivate you.
The first podcast of Burning Coal Theatre Company, located in Raleigh, NC. In this episode, Burning Coal's artistic director Jerome Davis interviews the theatre's new director of education Jorie Slodki. Hear Jorie talk about her background in the theatre, her artistic influences, and her goals for her work here at Burning Coal. For more information on Burning Coal Theatre Company, check out www.burningcoal.org Music Attribution: Clouds Under the Table (Nheap (www.nheap.com) ) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/)
Your hosts Eric Balkman and Dave Gerczak cover the FFPC Pros vs. Joes NFL2K League #5 for two full hours. The Joes--Jamey Joseph, Jeff Weaver, Roger Gonzalez, Tim Daneau, Don Metter and Jerome Davis--will be going up against the Pros: Michael Bronte (DynastySoundtrack.com), Jim Day (FantasyTaz.com), Josh Moore (4for4.com), Lou Tranquilli & Joe Jefferson (BFDFantasyFootball.com), Nelson Sousa (ScoutPRO.com) and Jules McLean (FantasyFreakinFootball.com).
Jerome Davis is the creator and Chief Visionary Officer of Urban Professionals, Inc. a social networking site which is growing exponentially across the country. The site focuses on professionals who are looking to make connections with other businsess owners all over the country. In addition to online interaction, the organization has an offline component. The group typically has several face-to-face networking events throughout the year: both large-scale events for the entire national network as well as local networking functions. Come join us as Jerome discusses how the group got started and where this exciting organization is headed into the future. www.urbanprofessionals.com
This is the 9th episode in our series examining the impact Christianity has had on history & culture. Today we take a look at the influence the Faith had on property rights & individual freedom.I begin by saying I know what follows, some will take great exception to. While some of what follows will sound like politicizing, I will attempt to steer clear of that. There is an undeniable political component to this topic but I'm not politicking here. I'm simply trying to show how a Christian Worldview, that is, one that is Biblically consistent, does tend to promote a certain kind of economic system. And that system flows from what the Bible says about property rights.Some listeners might wonder why CS, a church history podcast, as left off its narrative timeline to engage in this series we're calling “The Change.” Well, really, it still is history. I'm attempting to show HOW the Christian Worldview has impacted WORLD history and how people live and think today. That's when history becomes relevant, more than just academic fodder – when we understand how the past influences today.In our last episode we took a look at Christianity's impact on labor & economics. It shouldn't take long to realize that 12 minutes isn't long enough to deal with THAT massive subject. A 12 hour podcast would just scratch the surface of the Faith's impact on economic theory & practice. A 12 month graduate course might make a bare beginning on the subject. Today, we'll delve a little deeper, realizing that we're really only dabbling in the shallows of a vast subject.A person's labor and finances have little dignity when he/she lacks the freedom and right to own property. Both are rooted in 2 of the Ten Commandments; Exodus 20:15, 17 =“You shall not steal” and “You shall not covet”Both these commandments assume the individual has the right and freedom to acquire, retain, and sell his/her property at their own discretion.Private property rights are vital to people's freedom. The 2 cannot be separated. Yet this most basic truth is not well recognized today. It's rarely taught in public schools which seem bent on promoting socialism, which we'll see in a moment is contrary to Scripture. Promoters of socialism often decry private property rights, arguing that “human rights” are more important. This sophistry is deceptive and lacks historical support, because where there are no private property rights there are also virtually no human or civil rights. What rights did the people under Communism have in the former Soviet Union, where the state owned everything? Except for a few personal incidentals, private property rights didn't existent. Not having the right to private property was closely linked to not having the right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, or freedom of the press. Similarly, what human rights do the people have today in Cuba or China, where property rights are also nonexistent?The American Founding Fathers, who were strongly influenced by biblical Christian values, knew that individual economic, political, and social freedom was intrinsically linked to private property rights. Even while still subjects of the British king, they made it clear property rights and liberty were inseparable. Arthur Lee of Virginia said, “The right of property is the guardian of every other right, and to deprive a people of this, is in fact to deprive them of their liberty.” That's why when the Constitution was written, its formulators included private property rights in the Article I, Section 8. The 3rd Amendment gives citizens the right to grant or deny housing on their property to soldiers. And the 4th Amendment protects the property of citizens from unlawful search and seizure.But ever since the appearance of Karl Marx's economic and political philosophy known as Communism, private property has been politically attacked. The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels, written in 1848 says, “The theory of the Communists may be summed up in the single sentence: Abolition of private property.”Immediately after the October Revolution of 1917, Lenin, the first Communist leader of Russia, took the words of the Manifesto seriously when he secretly ordered the destruction of all legal documents showing property ownership, making it impossible for former owners to prove title.Following the founding of the Communist party, numerous politicians, writers, & even a few theologians, have argued that socialism, a term synonymous with Communism in the Manifesto, is the most compatible economic and political philosophy with Christian values.For instance, during the Great Depression, Jerome Davis said Christianity, like socialism, holds human values as higher than property values. While that's true, it's also misleading. It suggests property values are the same as property rights. They aren't. Davis argued that human values are God-given, while property rights are merely human constructs.But nowhere in the Old or New Testament are property rights ever disparaged. On the contrary, the Commandment “You shall not steal” underscores such rights.In his parables and other teachings, Jesus often referred to property and material goods, but He never condemned anyone for possessing them. He only condemned people's over-attachment to possessions because that interfered with loving God and others. The parable of the Rich Young ruler in Matthew 19 well illustrates this. In another parable a chapter later, Jesus has the owner of a vineyard say to one of this hired hands, “Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money?” It would seem some socialists today would answer, “No you don't! We'll tell you what to do with that money.”The book of Acts records Ananias as judged severely by God, not for withholding his property, but for lying to God. The possession of private property was assumed by Peter asking him, “Didn't it belong to you before it was sold?”Even though Christianity doesn't espouse a specific economic ideology, it would be wrong to conclude that any & every economic theory is compatible with Christianity. Despite that, many look favorably upon socialism, which is an ideology that is in several regards contrary to Biblical doctrine.A less discriminating student of scripture might assume that because early Christians sold their possessions and “had all things in common, & gave to each as anyone had need” or because they were expected to be their brother's keeper, that socialistic governments are a reflection of Christianity. Such thinking makes at least 3 mistakes.First, it fails to recall that not all of the early Christians sold their possessions. Mary, the mother of Mark, retained her house and received at least implied commendation for doing so as that's where the church met. Simon, a tanner in Caesarea, retained his house where he hosted Peter in Acts 10.Second, they fail to note that the supposed socialism some of the early Christians practiced was totally voluntary. Whatever they shared in common was out of love for that individual, not because it was forced upon them by government coercion. As we noted in a previous podcast, behavior that's forced, no matter how noble its objective, is no longer Christian. This point is all too often overlooked today, even by many well-meaning but confused Christians.Third, while Christ wanted all to follow him, He also let them have the freedom to reject him, a precedent that God already established at the time of creation when he gave Adam and Eve the gift of a free will. Christ healed 10 lepers, but only 1 returned to thank him. He'd not denied the 9 the freedom to reject him. Another time He said that He wanted to gather Jerusalem's people to himself spiritually, like a hen gathers her chicks, but they were unwilling. He wept over Jerusalem's spiritual stubbornness, but compulsion was not his MO.Just as God does not want people to be coerced in spiritual matters, so too He does not want them to be coerced in earthly matters, such as in their economic activities. There's not a single reference in either the Old or New Testaments in which God denies economic freedom to people, as do fascism, socialism, and it's Siamese twin, Communism. The parables of Jesus that touch on economic issues are always couched in the context of freedom. Consider his parable of the talents, which relates the case of 1 man having received 5 talents; another 2; and a third, 1 (Matthew 25:15-30). The implication is quite clear: each was free to invest or not; there was no compulsion.If we fail to understand that the involuntary, coercive nature of socialism and its state programs is utterly incompatible with the economic practices some early Christians engaged in when they voluntarily had all things in common, we may think that socialism is a good way to practice Christianity. In 1848 this unfortunate thinking led F. D. Maurice to coin the term Christian socialism. Something done involuntarily or as a result of compulsion is no longer Christian. Christian socialism is an oxymoron. As the Austrian economist F. A. Hayek argued, socialism fails to tell people that its promises of freedom from economic care and want can only happen “by relieving the individual at the same time of the necessity and of the power of choice.” The prescient author Dostoyevsky expressed the incompatibility of socialism and Christianity by having Miusov, in The Brothers Karamazov, say, “The socialist who is a Christian is more to be dreaded than a socialist who is an atheist.”Ever since the atheist and communist Karl Marx wrote Das Kapital in the mid-19th C, the economic system of capitalism has been both misunderstood and castigated, partly because of Marx's definition of labor. He wrongly saw labor as an antithesis to capital, when in reality capital is just labor transformed. Marx's definition has dominated the discussion, even though it's based on a false premise. Another misunderstanding relates to capitalism itself. Although Marx didn't use the term, it became a despised concept to his sympathizers who used it in their pro-socialist, and so necessarily anti-capitalistic propaganda. Capitalism is negatively portrayed in the mass media. Ironically, even many news anchors, celebrities, & university professors who are paid millions of dollars annually—a capitalist salary—cast aspersions on capitalism, biting the hand that feeds them.In reality, capitalism is only a synonym for free enterprise & free markets. If these terms were consistently used instead of the word “capitalism,” socialists would have a more difficult time getting people to see capitalism as evil. This would be especially true in societies that have a strong tradition of freedom, such as the United States, Canada and Great Britain. People would ask: How can this economic system be evil if it's the product of political and economic freedom and has never been found to exist without such freedom?A definition of capitalism by Pope John Paul II is relevant. In 1996, he asked rhetorically whether the eastern European countries, where Communism failed, should opt for capitalism. Said the Pope, "If by 'capitalism' is meant an economic system which recognizes the fundamental and positive role of business, the market, private property and the resulting responsibility for the means of production, as well as free human creativity in the economic sector, then the answer is certainly in the affirmative.” The Pope's definition of capitalism underscores that it's a synonym for free enterprise.This is not to be understood to mean that Capitalism is the official Christian economic ideology. It's merely that capitalism is a material by-product of the Mosaic law. Capitalism is a by-product of Christianity's value of freedom applied to economic life and activities. The economic freedom of capitalism can be & IS sometimes abused and misused. It's also the only thing anti-capitalists like communists & socialists attribute to capitalism. Karl Marx believed that the abuses in capitalism would inevitably destroy it. As an atheist, he couldn't envision the humanitarian spirit of Christianity internalized by thousands of leaders in the West would correct economic abuse. So the free market has not only has survived, it's given to a greater proportion of the world's people more prosperity and freedom than any other economic system in history. As Milton Friedman has shown, in countries where the free market is not permitted to operate, the gap between the rich and poor is the widest.It can be argued further that a free market economy as it practiced in America, is of all economic systems the most moral in that it does not coerce or compel individuals to make economic transactions. It permits individuals or companies to act voluntarily. Individuals need not buy or sell their products unless they so desire. Furthermore, individuals are not compelled to produce a product against their will as is the norm in socialist, or so-called “planned” economies.Finally, given the positive relationship between economic freedom and a nation's prosperity, the following question needs to be asked: Is it merely accidental that the greatest amount of freedom and the accompanying economic prosperity happen to exist in countries where Christianity has had, and continues to have, a dominant presence and influence? The evidence shows rather decisively that Christianity tends to create a capitalistic mode of life whenever siege conditions do not prevail.On a deeper level, and maybe this gets more to the heart of the issue, is the question of the profit motive. Is the desire for profit inherently sinful, and if it is, should it be regulated by civil law and an economic system that makes profit something to be shunned?In both the Old & New Testaments, the Bible says a worker is worthy of his/her wages. To pay those wages, the employer has to make a profit, or she/ he has nothing to pay the worker with.In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus gave legitimacy to the profit motive. The crisis of the parable revolves around what each of the 3 servants did with what was given to them. The 2 who made a profits were commended while the one who had no interest in increasing what he'd received was condemned.The idea that the profit motive is evil doesn't come from the Bible or Christian theology. It was Karl Marx, the atheistic Communist, who said profit, which he called surplus value, was the result of labor not returned to the laborers. So, profit was cast as exploitation of workers. The Soviet Encyclopedia projects this belief when it states, “Under capitalism, the category of profit is a converted form of surplus value, the embodiment of unpaid labor of wage workers, which is appropriated without compensation by the capitalist."Contempt for the profit motive is common fare for some intellectuals who harbor socialistic ideas. They impugn profit by identifying abuses in the world of banking, industry and commerce. To be sure, profits can and have been abused—horribly. But if this is to be used as condemnation of free enterprise, then socialism has to be held to the same standard. When it is, it fares worse than the free market.What's important to note is that it's the Christian ethic that ensures the abuses inherent in profit are kept at bay. The Apostle Paul warns that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. The NT repeatedly warns of greed & avarice, and their cousin, Envy.Let's take a look at a case study that well illustrates all this.After the disaster at Roanoke Island and the mystery of the Lost Colony, the next English settlers in America landed in 1607 and called their settlement Jamestown. After a rough start that saw the colony nearly destroyed, Captain John Smith arrived & made moves to make it successful. The colonists were economically organized as a socialist community, requiring all the settlers to give all products of their labor to "the common store." Individuals had no private property and no economic freedom. This system quickly turned disastrous, bringing famine and starvation. An early historian wrote, “It was a premium for idleness, and just suited the drones, who promptly decided that it was unnecessary to work themselves, since others would work for them."' Smith's threats that if a person didn't work, he wouldn't eat did little to improve the economic malaise. So, beginning in 1611, Governor Thomas Dale ended the common store, and 4 years later had the London Company deed 50 acres to each colonist if he would clear the trees and farm it. The injection of private property and economic freedom brought about a dramatic change in Jamestown. The colonists immediately went to work and prospered. The new economic system demonstrated that socialism does not work.A similar situation happened among the Pilgrims at Plymouth. When they landed on the shores of Cape Cod in 1620 and set up their Colony, like Jamestown, they tried to equate Christianity with socialism. Their common store system failed as well. The colony experienced economic disaster. So in 1623 William Bradford, the colony's governor, like Governor Dale in Jamestown, assigned all able-bodied persons a portion of land as their own. Before long the slothful and unproductive turned from laggards into willing, productive workers. Men who previously had “feigned sickness were now eager to get into the fields. Even the women went out to work eagerly.... They now took their children with them and happily engaged in labor for their own family. The result was that the following harvest was a tremendous, bountiful harvest, and abundant thanksgiving was celebrated in America." With the common store, the Pilgrims had had little incentive to produce commodities other than those needed for their immediate sustenance.The new system, based on economic freedom, revealed for the second time that when people own their own property, they become energetic rather than lethargic and dependent on others. Socialism could only work if human beings were sinless & always sought the best for their neighbor. That person, however, does not exist. As both the Old and New Testaments teach, man is a fallen, sinful creature who does not seek his neighbor's welfare.As stated earlier, while Christianity doesn't advocate a specific economic ideology, its support of human freedom and private property rights provides fertile ground for the free enterprise economic system. Contrary to a socialist mentality that advocates a redistribution of wealth, Christianity encourages productivity and thrift, which often results in an individual's wealth.While Christianity isn't opposed to individuals becoming wealthy, it doesn't promote wealth as an end in itself. Christians have always been expected to use their acquired wealth to God's glory and to the welfare of their neighbor, as Martin Luther and John Calvin often made clear.Closely related to the dignity of labor and economic freedom is Christianity's concept of time. The British historian Paul Johnson contends that one of Christianity's great strengths lies in its concept of time. Unlike the Greeks, who saw time as cyclical, Christianity, with its background in Judaism, has always seen time as linear. Life and events proceed from one historical point to another. Groundhog Day is a fun movie, but it's fiction.Christianity's linear concept of time led to the invention of mechanical clocks in the Middle Ages. In his fascinating books The Discoverers & The Creators, venerable American historian Daniel Boorstin says that for centuries “Man allowed his time to be parsed by the changing cycles of daylight, [and thereby remaining] a slave of the sun.” This changed when Christian monks needed to know the times for their appointed prayers, giving rise to Europe's first mechanical clocks. The appointed periods of prayer in the monasteries became known as "canonical hours."Referring to his second coming , Jesus said, "Keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” This linear concept of time had the effect of Christians seeing time as limited and having an end point. Although Christ's warning referred to his sudden return and the need for Christians to be prepared, Paul Johnson says this awareness caused Christians "a sense of anxiety about time, which made men dissatisfied by progress but for the same reason determined to pursue it.” This time-related anxiousness motivated Christians to make the most of their time, economically and religiously.By giving dignity to labor and accenting the spirit of individual freedom, Christianity produced profound economic effects. Johnson says that “Christianity was one of the principal dynamic forces in the agricultural revolution on which the prosperity of Western Europe ultimately rested, and it was the haunting sense of time and its anxiety to accomplish, its urge to move and arrive, which gave men in the West the will to industrialize and create our modern material structure. . . Christianity provided the moral code, the drill and the discipline-as well as the destination-which enabled the unwieldy army of progress to lumber into the future.”
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