The Artistic Vision
Introducing The Artistic Vision hosted by Gary Ball and Alex Sosler! This podcast explores the correlation between faith and art--specifically, cultivating a sacramental imagination for creative practice. This season will feature guests ranging from practicing artists to scholars, and anywhere in between. Subscribe today to receive new episodes every week!
Podcasting since 2024 • 29 episodes
The Artistic Vision
Latest Episodes
Alex Sosler: "Why Beauty?"
Today, on The Artistic Vision we begin of a series of talks related to the aesthetic life. On this episode, our very own Alex Sosler explores the significance of beauty in the Christian life, emphasizing its role in shaping our life in...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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37:03
Paul Pastor: Creativity that Flows from Hopeful Despair
In this episode of The Artistic Vision, poet and writer Paul Pastor joins us to talk about his new poetry collection, The Locust Years, which explores the beautiful irrationality of hope amid loss. Listen to the way he compares hope to a rat! A...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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38:41
Josh David Jordan: "What's Behind the Door? Art that Captivates"
In this episode of The Artistic Vision, filmmaker Josh David Jordan shares powerful insights on storytelling and unique way that cinema includes the audience as participants in art. We explore how great films invite observers to believ...
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Episode 25
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35:32
Chelsea Fraser: "Making Poetic Connections: Unveiling rather than Obfuscating"
In this episode of The Artistic Vision, poet and director arts ministry Chelsea Fraser shares her journey of wrestling with her artistic calling, creativity, and faith. We dive into her new poetry collection, The Mother Tree, and explore how po...
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Episode 24
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34:29
Jonathan Anderson: "The Invisibility of Religion in Contemporary Art"
In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we’re joined by artist, theologian and author Jonathan A. Anderson to explore the intersection of contemporary art and theology. Drawing from his latest book, The Invisibility of Religion in ...
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Episode 23
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