Conversations with artists exploring grief and hope in their work.
Following the release of Michael J Tinker's own album exploring loss and hope ('When There Are No Words' 2023) he decided to embark on this new podcast interviewing other artists who have looked at similar themes. Chatting to Christian authors, songwriters and visual artists Michael discusses what draws them to this difficult topic, how they navigate stewarding both their own story and other people's, and how they seek to honestly portray the Christian journey through this life to eternity. And despite (or maybe because of) the difficult subject, these are truly uplifting conversations.
In the first series Michael interviews author Doug McKelvey ('Every Moment Holy'), author and songwriter Andrew Peterson (The Wingfeather Saga, 'Is He Worthy?', The Burning Edge of Dawn), painter Ally Gordon (Morphe Arts, 'Why Art Matters'), author Hannah Hess (Dark Star), songwriter Sara Groves (Floodplains), writer and artist Sophie Killingley ('Draw Near') and author and painter Jamin Still (who's candle image you can see on the album cover).
There will be lots of book giveaways as well as special 10ofthose.com discount codes for listeners.
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose. Their vision is to help everyone in the church to read books that excite them about Jesus and to give away books that point others to Him.
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Conversations with artists exploring grief and hope in their work.
Following the release of Michael J Tinker's own album exploring loss and hope ('When There Are No Words' 2023) he decided to embark on this new podcast interviewing other artists who have looked at similar themes. Chatting to Christian authors, songwriters and visual artists Michael discusses what draws them to this difficult topic, how they navigate stewarding both their own story and other people's, and how they seek to honestly portray the Christian journey through this life to eternity. And despite (or maybe because of) the difficult subject, these are truly uplifting conversations.
In the first series Michael interviews author Doug McKelvey ('Every Moment Holy'), author and songwriter Andrew Peterson (The Wingfeather Saga, 'Is He Worthy?', The Burning Edge of Dawn), painter Ally Gordon (Morphe Arts, 'Why Art Matters'), author Hannah Hess (Dark Star), songwriter Sara Groves (Floodplains), writer and artist Sophie Killingley ('Draw Near') and author and painter Jamin Still (who's candle image you can see on the album cover).
There will be lots of book giveaways as well as special 10ofthose.com discount codes for listeners.
This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose. Their vision is to help everyone in the church to read books that excite them about Jesus and to give away books that point others to Him.
Help us make more episodes! Support us monthly at https://plus.acast.com/s/nowords.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This series is sponsored by 10ofthose. Resources that point people to Jesus change lives.
The title music is 'When There Are No Words' by Michael J Tinker.
Artwork by Jamin Still.
"I started by asking 'what is the faithful thing to say?' but now I feel the faithful thing is to bear witness to the whole thing..."
In the second episode of the series Michael chats with singer-songwriter Sara Groves. We talk depression and shame, honesty and beauty. We discuss the role of the artist as they help others process what they are going through. And soup somehow gets in there too...
A fascinating and uplifting discussion, rounded off with Sara's song 'Enough' from her 2015 album 'Floodplains'.
Other albums mentioned:
What Makes It Through (2021)
Fireflies and Songs (2009)
Transcript
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About Your Host
Michael J Tinker is a singer-songwriter based in Somerset, England. He normally is found making music for children but has recently released an album exploring grief and hope, which led him to want to talk to other artists who are doing the same.
Check out the album at michaeljtinker.com
Also, why not have a listen to our sister-podcast for all the family - 'Tinker-Time!'
Help us make more episodes! Support us monthly at https://plus.acast.com/s/nowords.
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