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!
The Artistic Vision
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 Christ. He discusses the concept of an obedience to an aesthetic life, which encourages us to engage with beauty in art and culture, and how this engagement can lead to deeper insights and a more fulfilling existence. The conversation also touches on the Christian approach to the challenges of modern entertainment.
Alex Sosler is Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry at Montreat College where he teaches practical theology, education, and issues related to church and culture. He also serves as Assisting Priest at Redeemer Anglican Church in Asheville, North Carolina.
He received his M.Div. and Ed.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation was on the aims and purposes of Christian Higher Education.
His writing has appeared in Christianity Today, Plough, Fathom Magazine, Front Porch Republic, Christ and Pop Culture, Mockingbird, Fare Forward, and Gospel-Centered Discipleship.
He is the author of Learning to Love: Christian Education as Pilgrimage and A Short Guide to Spiritual Formation, as well as editor of Theology and the Avett Brothers, and co-author of The Artistic Vision with Gary Ball. He also is a contributor to several books: Theology and Tolkein, Theology and Breaking Bad, and Theology and the Blues.
Prior to academia, Dr. Sosler served as a pastoral assistant near Cleveland, Ohio, and as an associate pastor in Austin, Texas.
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