Amina McIntyre

We revisit our collaboration with Amina McIntyre, where we created a meditative play experience together - both virtually and IRL - including Lego blocks, Jenga, and the nostalgia of animal crackers in cardboard boxes.

We revisit our collaboration with <a href="https://ladylovesherpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amina McIntyre</a>, where we created a meditative play experience together - both virtually and IRL - including Lego blocks, Jenga, and the nostalgia of animal crackers in cardboard boxes.

A Play Meditation: With Amina McIntyre

We revisit our collaboration with Ari Brazier and photographer Eley as we make sights and sounds inspired by space and authenticity. Additional Sonification on this episode from SYSTEM Sounds (M. Russo, A. Santaguida). You can watch the full video here.

We revisit our collaboration with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/baldbeauty22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ari Brazier</a> and photographer <a href="https://www.eleyphoto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eley</a> as we make sights and sounds inspired by space and authenticity. Additional Sonification on this episode from <a href="https://www.system-sounds.com/nasa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SYSTEM Sounds</a> (M. Russo, A. Santaguida). <a href="https://www.aijcast.com/news/2023/1/26/watch-reweavingunraveling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can watch the full video here.</a>

reweaving/unraveling: With Eley and Ari

We revisit our collaboration with pastor-poet Jeremy Green in which we work together on creating a poster for our imagined horror movie One.

We revisit our collaboration with pastor-poet Jeremy Green in which we work together on creating a poster for our imagined horror movie One.

One: A Horror Movie Poster with Jeremy Green

Weston Manders

We are revisiting our recent collaborations, kicking off with our friend filmmaker Weston Manders (Loud South Productions), with whom we created a short film called Kudzu. 

We are revisiting our recent collaborations, kicking off with our friend filmmaker <a href="https://www.westonmanders.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weston Manders</a> (<a href="https://www.loudsouthproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loud South Productions</a>), with whom we created <a href="https://www.aijcast.com/news/2022/11/12/kudzu-a-short-film" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a short film called Kudzu</a>.

Kudzu: A Visual Poem with Weston Manders

We wrap up our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (Georgia Resiliency Program) and Carlton Johnson (Presbyterian Mission Agency) reflecting on our song We Are One, the complexity (and simplicity) of music in church, and what fills us.

We wrap up our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (<a href="https://gapostcouncilresiliencytraining.org/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgia Resiliency Program</a>) and Carlton Johnson (<a href="https://presbyterianmission.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Presbyterian Mission Agency</a>) reflecting on our song We Are One, the complexity (and simplicity) of music in church, and what fills us.

Stillness in My Bones: Wrapping Up with Cara

Naima Shalhoub

We revisit part of our 2020 conversation with songstress Naima Shalhoub, speaking about her work as a teacher and advocate, the importance of her Lebanese heritage, and her latest album SIPHR.

We revisit part of our 2020 conversation with songstress <a href="https://www.naimashalhoub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naima Shalhoub</a>, speaking about her work as a teacher and advocate, the importance of her Lebanese heritage, and her latest album SIPHR.

Revisiting Our Conversation with Naima Shalhoub

Our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson and Carlton Johnson resulted in the song We Are One. We release it as a standalone bonus episode!

Our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson and Carlton Johnson resulted in the song We Are One. We release it as a standalone bonus episode!

We Are One (Bonus)

The song We Are One is the result of our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (Georgia Resiliency Program) and Carlton Johnson (Presbyterian Mission Agency). Listen in on our creative process as this song of inclusion and welcome comes to life!

The song We Are One is the result of our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (<a href="https://gapostcouncilresiliencytraining.org/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgia Resiliency Program</a>) and Carlton Johnson (<a href="https://presbyterianmission.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Presbyterian Mission Agency</a>). Listen in on our creative process as this song of inclusion and welcome comes to life!

We Are One: A Collaborative Song

Terence Lester

In celebration of the June release of his third book All God’s Children, we revisit our 2017 conversation with minister, community activist, speaker Terence Lester, where he recalls his earliest experiences with unhoused people, the founding of Love Beyond Walls, and how his work and advocacy are ways of incarnating God’s love.

In celebration of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-Gods-Children-Confronting-Solidarity/dp/1514005956" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">June release of his third book All God’s Children</a>, we revisit our 2017 conversation with minister, community activist, speaker <a href="https://www.terencelester.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terence Lester</a>, where he recalls his earliest experiences with unhoused people, the founding of <a href="https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Beyond Walls</a>, and how his work and advocacy are ways of incarnating God’s love.

Revisiting Our Conversation with Terence Lester

Carlton Johnson

We continue our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (Georgia Resiliency Program) and Carlton Johnson (Presbyterian Mission Agency) imagining a song about hospitality, sources of inspiration, and about the importance of self-acceptance.

We continue our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (<a href="https://gapostcouncilresiliencytraining.org/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgia Resiliency Program</a>) and Carlton Johnson (<a href="https://presbyterianmission.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Presbyterian Mission Agency</a>) imagining a song about hospitality, sources of inspiration, and about the importance of self-acceptance.

Showers and the Track: More with Cara Fears Johnson and Carlton Johnson

aijcast is a podcast featuring conversations and performances at the intersection of art, inspiration, and justice.

In a conversation recorded backstage at Wild Goose Festival in 2021, musical duo HuDost (Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines) talk about musical collaboration, lyrics that deepen beyond their intended meaning, and moving beyond compartmentalization. Plus, we share a couple of their songs from the Wild Goose main stage!

In a conversation recorded backstage at <a href="https://www.wildgoosefestival.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Goose Festival</a> in 2021, musical duo <a href="https://www.hudost.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HuDost</a> (Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines) talk about musical collaboration, lyrics that deepen beyond their intended meaning, and moving beyond compartmentalization. Plus, we share a couple of their songs from the Wild Goose main stage!

Revisiting Our Conversation with HuDost

We begin our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (Georgia Resiliency Program) and Carlton Johnson (Presbyterian Mission Agency) talking about our cultural empathy gap, the mixed bag of technology, and the importance of music to the two of them. Other Links:  Vital Congregations Initiative Matthew 25 Initiative

We begin our collaboration with Cara Fears Johnson (<a href="https://gapostcouncilresiliencytraining.org/home/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Georgia Resiliency Program</a>) and Carlton Johnson (<a href="https://presbyterianmission.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Presbyterian Mission Agency</a>) talking about our cultural empathy gap, the mixed bag of technology, and the importance of music to the two of them. Other Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/theology-formation-and-evangelism/vital-congregations/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Vital Congregations Initiative</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/matthew-25/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 25 Initiative</a></li></ul>

To Say Melodically: Cara Fears Johnson and Carlton Johnson

Darci Jaret

We wrap up our process with visual artist and pastor Darci Jaret (Park Avenue Baptist Church, Art in the Image) speaking about our song, the importance of taking artistic risks, and the life-giving act of collaboration.  As a bonus, we have also released two versions of our song, Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed):  Official Version  Pop Punk Version   Are you inspired to record your own verse/s? We’ve also made an instrumental version available here.

We wrap up our process with visual artist and pastor Darci Jaret (<a href="https://www.parkavebaptist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Avenue Baptist Church</a>, <a href="https://www.artintheimage.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art in the Image</a>) speaking about our song, the importance of taking artistic risks, and the life-giving act of collaboration. As a bonus, we have also released two versions of our song, Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed): <ul> <li><a href="https://www.aijcast.com/episodes/2023/3/16/weelaunee-soft-forest-bed-official-version" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official Version</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.aijcast.com/episodes/2023/3/16/weelaunee-soft-forest-bed-pop-punk-version" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Punk Version</a> </li> </ul> Are you inspired to record your own verse/s? We’ve also made <a href="https://www.aijcast.com/news/2023/5/11/weelaunee-soft-forest-bed-add-your-own-verse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an instrumental version available here</a>.

Twelve New Verses: Wrapping Up with Darci Jaret

In sacred memory of Tortuguita, we present the official version of Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed), our protest song written in collaboration with Darci Jaret (Park Avenue Baptist Church, Art in the Image).

In sacred memory of Tortuguita, we present the official version of Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed), our protest song written in collaboration with Darci Jaret (<a href="www.parkavebaptist.com" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Park Avenue Baptist Church</a>, <a href="www.artintheimage.org" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Art in the Image</a>).

Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed) - Official Version

As a bonus episode, we share a version of our protest song with Darci Jaret (Park Avenue Baptist, Art in the Image) reimagined as a pop punk anthem.

As a bonus episode, we share a version of our protest song with Darci Jaret (<a href="www.parkavebaptist.com" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Park Avenue Baptist</a>, <a href="www.artintheimage.org" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Art in the Image</a>) reimagined as a pop punk anthem.

Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed) - Pop Punk Version

Our collaboration with Darci Jaret (Park Avenue Baptist, Art in the Image) has led to Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed), a protest song about Atlanta’s proposed Cop City development and the forest defenders who oppose it.

Our collaboration with Darci Jaret (<a href="https://www.parkavebaptist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Avenue Baptist</a>, <a href="https://www.artintheimage.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art in the Image</a>) has led to Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed), a protest song about Atlanta’s proposed Cop City development and the forest defenders who oppose it.

Weelaunee (Soft Forest Bed): Our Song with Darci Jaret

We revisit our 2018 conversation with Drew Wilmesherr (UKirk Atlanta) to celebrate his recent ordination to ministry! We talk about the parallels between music and preaching, wade into the weeds of songwriting, and making Christian music with “rock solid theology”. Plus he plays one of his songs for us!

We revisit our 2018 conversation with <a href="https://www.wilmesherr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew Wilmesherr</a> (<a href="https://www.ukirkatlanta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UKirk Atlanta</a>) to celebrate his recent ordination to ministry! We talk about the parallels between music and preaching, wade into the weeds of songwriting, and making Christian music with “rock solid theology”. Plus he plays one of his songs for us!

Revisiting Our Conversation with Drew Wilmesherr

Katie Archibald-Woodward

We revisit our 2017 conversation with Katie-Archibald Woodward to celebrate her soon-to-come ordination to ministry. We talk about the sacred in photography, the importance of travel, and how it all connects to trusting God.

We revisit our 2017 conversation with <a href="https://www.lifeilluminated.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katie-Archibald Woodward</a> to celebrate her soon-to-come ordination to ministry. We talk about the sacred in photography, the importance of travel, and how it all connects to trusting God.

Revisiting Our Conversation with Katie Archibald-Woodward

Park Avenue Baptist Church’s Easter message featured co-pastors Darci Jaret and Henra Chennault, the Rev. Dr. LaToya Major-McIntosh, and aijcast host Marthame Sanders.

<a href="https://www.parkavebaptist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Avenue Baptist Church</a>’s Easter message featured co-pastors <a href="https://www.artintheimage.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darci Jaret</a> and Henra Chennault, the <a href="https://www.divinelifemanna.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rev. Dr. LaToya Major-McIntosh</a>, and aijcast host <a href="https://www.aijcast.com/about-us/2017/7/6/about-marthame" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marthame Sanders</a>.

Elemental: A Collaborative Easter Sermon

Luis Jaret

We are releasing a bonus episode of our collaboration with Darci Jaret (Park Avenue Baptist Church, Art in the Image) simultaneous with our conversation. Due to scheduling challenges, this bonus episode features our conversation with Darci and their delightful son Luis!

We are releasing a bonus episode of our collaboration with Darci Jaret (<a href="https://www.parkavebaptist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Avenue Baptist Church</a>, <a href="https://www.artintheimage.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art in the Image</a>) simultaneous with our conversation. Due to scheduling challenges, this bonus episode features our conversation with Darci and their delightful son Luis!

A Special Guest: A Conversation with Darci and Luis Jaret

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Carlos Barboza

Part two of our conversation with slam poet and spoken word artist Carlos Barboza.

S11E08 - Carlos Barboza, Part Two

Jeremy Green

Part one of our conversation with pastor/poet Jeremy Green.

S10E11 - Jeremy Green, Part One

Tracy Keenan

Musician and pastor Tracy Keenan on finding wholeness and purpose in calling.

S11E05 - Tracy Keenan

Part one of our conversation with artist and filmmaker Weston Manders

S12E01 - Weston Manders, Part One

Rachel Eleanor

Part one of our conversation with illustrator Rachel Eleanor

S11E01 - Rachel Eleanor, Part One

Helen Holy

Season ten wraps up with a special episode featuring Sister Helen Holy in conversation at Wild Goose Festival. Sister Helen is a satirical character played by actor Paul J. Williams. Our conversation took place in character at Wild Goose Festival.

S10E13 - Sister Helen Holy

Part one of our conversation with slam poet and spoken word artist Carlos Barboza.

S11E07 - Carlos Barboza, Part One

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