Mitali Perkins has always thought of herself as an outsider writing for outsiders. And yet she has a remarkable gift for inviting people in. She has two new books out: Hope in the Valley is a middle-grade novel. Holy Night and Little Star is a picture book for Christmas.

Mitali Perkins has always thought of herself as an outsider writing for outsiders. And yet she has a remarkable gift for inviting people in. She has two new books out: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/hope-in-the-valley-mitali-perkins/18643154?ean=9780374388515">Hope in the Valley</a> is a middle-grade novel. <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/holy-night-and-little-star-a-story-for-christmas-mitali-perkins/19574165?ean=9780593578049">Holy Night and Little Star</a> is a picture book for Christmas.

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Mitali Perkins likes being on the margins.

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Mission House, the two-woman worship band comprised of Jess Ray and Taylor Leonhardt. They’ve been busy with solo projects and collaborations with various combinations of singer-songwriters. But Mission House is coming back. Jess and Taylor recently announced a Kickstarter campaign to finance a new, independent album. You can find it at MissionHouseGoesIndie.com. In this episode, Jonathan Rogers speaks with Jess and Taylor about the origins and history of Mission House, the creative energy that comes from long-lasting friendship, and Stevie Wonder.

It&rsquo;s been a little while since we&rsquo;ve heard from Mission House, the two-woman worship band comprised of Jess Ray and Taylor Leonhardt. They&rsquo;ve been busy with solo projects and collaborations with various combinations of singer-songwriters. But Mission House is coming back. Jess and Taylor recently announced a Kickstarter campaign to finance a new, independent album. You can find it at <a href="http://missionhousegoesindie.com">MissionHouseGoesIndie.com</a>. In this episode, Jonathan Rogers speaks with Jess and Taylor about the origins and history of Mission House, the creative energy that comes from long-lasting friendship, and Stevie Wonder.

Mission House Goes Indie

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W. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, He serves on the advisory board for Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts as well as IVP Academic’s series, “Studies in Theology and the Arts.” A pastor for ten years in Austin, Texas, he has lectured widely on the arts. He is the author of ten books, most recently To Set the World Aflame: How Artists Bear Witness to the Fullness of God's Creation. In this episode, David and Jonathan Rogers talk about what happens when identity precedes work, the freedom that comes from knowing you are beloved, and what it means to love the creatureliness of creation.

W. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, He serves on the advisory board for Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts as well as IVP Academic&rsquo;s series, &ldquo;Studies in Theology and the Arts.&rdquo; A pastor for ten years in Austin, Texas, he has lectured widely on the arts. He is the author of ten books, most recently <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/to-set-the-world-aflame-how-artists-bear-witness-to-the-fullness-of-god-s-creation-w-david-o-taylor/fac4a4b20dc1d836?ean=9781587436802">To Set the World Aflame: How Artists Bear Witness to the Fullness of God's Creation</a>. In this episode, David and Jonathan Rogers talk about what happens when identity precedes work, the freedom that comes from knowing you are beloved, and what it means to love the creatureliness of creation.

W. David O. Taylor Sets the World Aflame

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Emma C. Fox is a gifted storyteller and also a founding member of The Habit Membership for Writers. The folktales of Russia and Siberia serve as the basis of her novels, which combine historical fiction, fantasy fiction, and folktale retellings. Her most recent novel is Heart of Stone, Book 2 of the Serpents and Stone Series. In this episode, Emma and Jonathan Rogers talk about the challenges of writing historical fantasy, and how a mid-century ballet, spelunking in the Appalachians, and a copper mine tour in Chile gave birth to this fantasy trilogy.

Emma C. Fox is a gifted storyteller and also a founding member of The Habit Membership for Writers. The folktales of Russia and Siberia serve as the basis of her novels, which combine historical fiction, fantasy fiction, and folktale retellings. Her most recent novel is <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/heart-of-stone-jack-kingsman/685c0ef3da1ca292?ean=9781957362434">Heart of Stone</a>, Book 2 of the Serpents and Stone Series. In this episode, Emma and Jonathan Rogers talk about the challenges of writing historical fantasy, and how a mid-century ballet, spelunking in the Appalachians, and a copper mine tour in Chile gave birth to this fantasy trilogy.

Emma C. Fox Loves Siberian Folklore

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Mitali Perkins likes being on the margins.

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