Writer Heidi Johnston, poet Andrew Roycroft, and painter and sculptor Ross Wilson discuss art as the light and language of the eye, asking why poetic beauty and integrity matter and exploring the role of story in shaping our understanding of the Biblical narrative.

Writer Heidi Johnston, poet Andrew Roycroft, and painter and sculptor Ross Wilson discuss art as the light and language of the eye, asking why poetic beauty and integrity matter and exploring the role of story in shaping our understanding of the Biblical narrative.

We call Hutchmoot a “conference for everyone,” so it follows that this is a “podcast for everyone.” This series features sessions recorded at the Rabbit Room’s annual conference which celebrates art, music, story, and faith in all their many intersections.

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Stealing Past the Watchful Dragons

Tolkien famously described world history as a “long defeat,” since human efforts to overcome evil are ultimately doomed to failure. But the gospel still offers hope because of Christ’s ultimate victory. Endo’s novel, Silence, depicts the crushing challenges of bringing the gospel to Japan; Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev buckled under the horrors of Stalin’s Soviet regime and expresses his pain through his 7th Symphony. However, in different ways, both articulate hope against the odds.

Tolkien famously described world history as a &ldquo;long defeat,&rdquo; since human&nbsp;efforts to overcome evil are ultimately doomed to failure. But the gospel&nbsp;still offers hope because of Christ&rsquo;s ultimate victory. Endo&rsquo;s novel, Silence,&nbsp;depicts the crushing challenges of bringing the gospel to Japan; Russian&nbsp;composer Sergei Prokofiev buckled under the horrors of Stalin&rsquo;s Soviet&nbsp;regime and expresses his pain through his 7th Symphony. However, in&nbsp;different ways, both articulate hope against the odds.

Facing The Long Defeat: in Endo’s Silence and Prokofiev’s 7th Symphony  (Mark Meynell)

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Playing happens in boundaries. Whether it’s poetry, the playground, or praying the Psalms: things get interesting when we explore the edges. Come hear from Bowser Hutson and Sophie Killingley as they kick around a main idea from their upcoming Play Book.

Playing happens in boundaries. Whether it&rsquo;s poetry, the playground, or praying the Psalms: things get interesting when we explore the edges. Come hear from Bowser Hutson and Sophie Killingley as they kick around a main idea from their upcoming Play Book.

Play Has Boundaries. And Pushes Them. (Katy Bowser Hutson, Sophie Killingley)

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Far from being an escape from reality, art can be an invitation to align with reality, both for the maker and the recipient. But developing a taste for reality requires both courage and good cheer. The life of Saint Lawrence, patron saint of comedians, will provide a starting point for a discussion of courage, humor, holiness, and creativity.

Far from being an escape from reality, art can be an invitation to align&nbsp;with reality, both for the maker and the recipient. But developing a&nbsp;taste for reality requires both courage and good cheer. The life of Saint&nbsp;Lawrence, patron saint of comedians, will provide a starting point for a&nbsp;discussion of courage, humor, holiness, and creativity.

Courage, Good Cheer, and a Taste For Reality: Tools For Artists (and Anybody Else Who Hopes To Avoid Nihilism and Stay Sane) - Jonathan Rogers

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Stealing Past the Watchful Dragons

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