The role of authentic stories, believes award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, is to bear witness to the everyday redemptions that point toward the fullness of the coming Kingdom. In this conversation, join Daniel as he shares the integration of his faith with his creative practice, his belief in the ultimate redemption of every story, and the startling invitation of Christianity to approach God–and the searching world around us–in the role of a narrator.

The role of authentic stories, believes award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, is to bear witness to the everyday redemptions that point toward the fullness of the coming Kingdom. In this conversation, join Daniel as he shares the integration of his faith with his creative practice, his belief in the ultimate redemption of every story, and the startling invitation of Christianity to approach God&ndash;and the searching world around us&ndash;in the role of a narrator.

Little Redemptions with Daniel Nayeri

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In this second lecture in a two-part series, originally delivered to a live audience at L’Abri Fellowship in England, Andy Patton offers insights on how Christians can navigate the hard questions which inevitably surface when we use technology.

In this second lecture in a two-part series, originally delivered to a live audience at L&rsquo;Abri Fellowship in England, Andy Patton offers insights on how Christians can navigate the hard questions which inevitably surface when we use technology.

How Technology Behaves: Part 2 (Andy Patton)

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In the wake of the release of artificial intelligence, questions about the nature of technology, its impact on our daily lives, and our role in its uses and abuses have become a more pressing question than perhaps ever before. At the root of these discussions is a more fundamental question: What is technology? In this first lecture in a two-part series, originally delivered in front of a live audience at L'Abri Fellowship in England, Andy Patton offers insights towards a Christian perspective on technology. 

In the wake of the release of artificial intelligence, questions about the nature of technology, its impact on our daily lives, and our role in its uses and abuses have become a more pressing question than perhaps ever before. At the root of these discussions is a more fundamental question: What is technology? In this first lecture in a two-part series, originally delivered in front of a live audience at L'Abri Fellowship in England, Andy Patton offers insights towards a Christian perspective on technology.&nbsp;

How Technology Behaves: Part 1 (Andy Patton)

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Building community is harder than most of us expected. How do you find the time? What if nobody comes? How do you move beyond small talk into real friendship?

In this Community & Hospitality Leader Training session, Andy Patton shares practical ideas for building healthy, lasting community right where you are. He talks about hospitality, conflict, vulnerability, and why starting small is usually the best place to begin.

Andy Patton is the Rabbit Room's Director of Content and author of The Darkling Psalter (darklingpsalter.substack.com). 

 

Building community is harder than most of us expected. How do you find the time? What if nobody comes? How do you move beyond small talk into real friendship?
In this Community &amp; Hospitality Leader Training session, Andy Patton shares practical ideas for building healthy, lasting community right where you are. He talks about hospitality, conflict, vulnerability, and why starting small is usually the best place to begin.
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Andy Patton is the Rabbit Room's Director of Content and author of The Darkling Psalter (darklingpsalter.substack.com).&nbsp;
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How to Build Community: A Training for Community Leaders

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Every artist knows the feeling: the exhilarating spark of a new idea followed by the sinking realization that bringing it to life is much harder than imagined. Illustrator, author, and professor John Hendrix joins Andy Patton to explore what he calls "the Pit of Despair"—that universal stage of the creative process where excitement gives way to doubt, frustration, and the temptation to quit.

Drawing from years of teaching artists, creating award-winning books, and wrestling through his own projects, John explains why struggle isn't evidence that you're failing—it's evidence that you're making something real. Together, Andy and John discuss why great art seems effortless only after it's finished, how community helps us climb out of creative despair, why good work demands persistence, and how learning to enjoy the process can transform the way we create.

Whether you're a writer, musician, painter, entrepreneur, student, or simply trying to bring an idea into the world, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: the pit of despair isn't a sign you're on the wrong path. It's part of the journey.

Every artist knows the feeling: the exhilarating spark of a new idea followed by the sinking realization that bringing it to life is much harder than imagined. Illustrator, author, and professor John Hendrix joins Andy Patton to explore what he calls "the Pit of Despair"&mdash;that universal stage of the creative process where excitement gives way to doubt, frustration, and the temptation to quit.
Drawing from years of teaching artists, creating award-winning books, and wrestling through his own projects, John explains why struggle isn't evidence that you're failing&mdash;it's evidence that you're making something real. Together, Andy and John discuss why great art seems effortless only after it's finished, how community helps us climb out of creative despair, why good work demands persistence, and how learning to enjoy the process can transform the way we create.
Whether you're a writer, musician, painter, entrepreneur, student, or simply trying to bring an idea into the world, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: the pit of despair isn't a sign you're on the wrong path. It's part of the journey.

The Pit of Despair with John Hendrix

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As Rabbit Room Theatre’s The Hiding Place stage production runs in Nashville, hear how this stage play came to be in a three part series straight from the journal of playwright A.S. "Pete" Peterson. This is is part 3. You can find more information about the show and get tickets at rabbitroomtheatre.com. 

As Rabbit Room Theatre’s The Hiding Place stage production runs in Nashville, hear how this stage play came to be in a three part series straight from the journal of playwright A.S. "Pete" Peterson. This is is part 3. You can find more information about the show and get tickets at <a href="http://rabbitroomtheatre.com/">rabbitroomtheatre.com</a>.

The Hiding Place Production Journal: Part 3

As Rabbit Room Theatre’s The Hiding Place stage production runs in Nashville, hear how this stage play came to be in a three part series straight from the journal of playwright A.S. "Pete" Peterson. This is is part 2. You can find more information about the show and get tickets at rabbitroomtheatre.com. 

As Rabbit Room Theatre’s The Hiding Place stage production runs in Nashville, hear how this stage play came to be in a three part series straight from the journal of playwright A.S. "Pete" Peterson. This is is part 2. You can find more information about the show and get tickets at <a href="http://rabbitroomtheatre.com/">rabbitroomtheatre.com</a>.

The Hiding Place Production Journal: Part 2

As Rabbit Room Theatre’s The Hiding Place stage production runs in Nashville, hear how this stage play came to be in a three part series straight from the journal of playwright A.S. "Pete" Peterson. This is is part 1. You can find more information about the show and get tickets at rabbitroomtheatre.com. 

As Rabbit Room Theatre’s The Hiding Place stage production runs in Nashville, hear how this stage play came to be in a three part series straight from the journal of playwright A.S. "Pete" Peterson. This is is part 1. You can find more information about the show and get tickets at <a href="http://rabbitroomtheatre.com">rabbitroomtheatre.com</a>.

The Hiding Place Production Journal: Part 1

Co-hosts Drew Miller and Leslie Eiler Thompson are joined by playwright and Rabbit Room executive director A.S. "Pete" Peterson for a bonus conversation of the Rabbit Room Podcast to talk about the brand new Rabbit Room Theatre division and the flagship production adapted from Corrie Ten Boom's beloved The Hiding Place. The Hiding Place, directed by Matt Logan, opens June 30th, 2022 in Nashville at the Soli Deo Center. Learn more about Rabbit Room Theatre and get tickets at rabbitroomtheatre.com.

Show music: “All Night” by Jordy Searcy

Co-hosts Drew Miller and Leslie Eiler Thompson are joined by playwright and Rabbit Room executive director A.S. "Pete" Peterson for a bonus conversation of the Rabbit Room Podcast to talk about the brand new Rabbit Room Theatre division and the flagship production adapted from Corrie Ten Boom's beloved The Hiding Place. The Hiding Place, directed by Matt Logan, opens June 30th, 2022 in Nashville at the Soli Deo Center. Learn more about Rabbit Room Theatre and get tickets at rabbitroomtheatre.com.
Show music: “All Night” by Jordy Searcy

BONUS: A.S. "Pete" Peterson and The Hiding Place

Co-hosts Drew Miller and Leslie Eiler Thompson discuss what June 2022 holds for the Rabbit Room, from new podcasts to new books to a new documentary series—and even a special Rabbit Room Trivia segment. This is the first of many monthly check-ins, gathering all Rabbit Room news into one convenient place.

Show Notes:

Find Call It Good and the Artists & Podcast at RabbitRoom.com/podcast or your podcast app of choice.

Visit RabbitRoom.com/events to see upcoming North Wind Manor events—lecture nights, film nights, concerts, open hours, and more.

Visit Galahood.com—if you dare—and learn all about The Lost Tales of Sir Galahad.

Find The Last Sweet Mile and Every Moment Holy, Vol 2: Pocket Edition at Store.RabbitRoom.com.

Learn about Taste and See and get your tickets to a virtual screening at TasteandSee.RabbitRoom.com.

Show music: “All Night” by Jordy Searcy

Check back in July for more Rabbit Room news!

Co-hosts Drew Miller and Leslie Eiler Thompson discuss what June 2022 holds for the Rabbit Room, from new podcasts to new books to a new documentary series&mdash;and even a special Rabbit Room Trivia segment. This is the first of many monthly check-ins, gathering all Rabbit Room news into one convenient place.
Show Notes:
Find Call It Good and the Artists &amp; Podcast at <a href="https://rabbitroom.com/rrpodcastnetwork/">RabbitRoom.com/podcast</a> or your podcast app of choice.
Visit <a href="https://rabbitroom.com/events/">RabbitRoom.com/events</a> to see upcoming North Wind Manor events&mdash;lecture nights, film nights, concerts, open hours, and more.
Visit <a href="https://rabbitroomabout.squarespace.com/the-galahood">Galahood.com</a>&mdash;if you dare&mdash;and learn all about The Lost Tales of Sir Galahad.
Find The Last Sweet Mile and Every Moment Holy, Vol 2: Pocket Edition at <a href="https://store.rabbitroom.com">Store.RabbitRoom.com</a>.
Learn about Taste and See and get your tickets to a virtual screening at <a href="https://watch.tasteandseefilms.com/index/rr">TasteandSee.RabbitRoom.com</a>.
Show music: &ldquo;All Night&rdquo; by Jordy Searcy
Check back in July for more Rabbit Room news!

(Re-)introducing the Rabbit Room Podcast

The Rabbit Room Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Rabbit Room. Each month, co-hosts Drew Miller and Leslie Eiler Thompson discuss what you can expect from us in the next four weeks, from Rabbit Room Press to North Wind Manor events to our Podcast Network and more. And sometimes, they'll even talk with a special guest. Be on the lookout for new episodes at the beginning of each month.

In addition, you'll find here an archive of the 64 episodes of the original Rabbit Room Podcast that aired between 2008 and 2018. The Rabbit Room Podcast, as it existed for those 10 years, has been retired in favor of the more focused and diverse series that make up the Rabbit Room Podcast Network.

The Rabbit Room Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Rabbit Room. Each month, co-hosts Drew Miller and Leslie Eiler Thompson discuss what you can expect from us in the next four weeks, from Rabbit Room Press to North Wind Manor events to our Podcast Network and more. And sometimes, they'll even talk with a special guest. Be on the lookout for new episodes at the beginning of each month.
In addition, you'll find here an archive of the 64 episodes of the original Rabbit Room Podcast that aired between 2008 and 2018. The Rabbit Room Podcast, as it existed for those 10 years, has been retired in favor of the more focused and diverse series that make up the Rabbit Room Podcast Network.

The Rabbit Room Podcast

The Rabbit Room Podcast brings together conversations about art, faith, imagination, and the stories that shape us. For now, this feed features audio editions of Rabbit Room's video interviews, offering thoughtful conversations with writers, musicians, artists, and friends of the Rabbit Room.

Whether you're listening on the go or revisiting a favorite conversation, you'll find discussions rooted in the Rabbit Room's mission to cultivate and celebrate truth, goodness, and beauty through story, music, and the arts.

You'll also find the complete archive of the original Rabbit Room Podcast, whose 64 episodes aired between 2008 and 2018, preserving a decade of conversations that helped lay the foundation for the Rabbit Room community.

The Rabbit Room Podcast brings together conversations about art, faith, imagination, and the stories that shape us. For now, this feed features audio editions of Rabbit Room's video interviews, offering thoughtful conversations with writers, musicians, artists, and friends of the Rabbit Room.
Whether you're listening on the go or revisiting a favorite conversation, you'll find discussions rooted in the Rabbit Room's mission to cultivate and celebrate truth, goodness, and beauty through story, music, and the arts.
You'll also find the complete archive of the original Rabbit Room Podcast, whose 64 episodes aired between 2008 and 2018, preserving a decade of conversations that helped lay the foundation for the Rabbit Room community.

The Rabbit Room Podcast

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