The podcast formerly known as ALT { art x liturgy x technology } is BACK!

In this introductory episode, I (Stephen Proctor) set the stage for this newly rebranded podcast – ILLUMINATE. 

Music by Thad Kopec & Mason Self

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SHOW NOTES

NEW SITE! –> illuminate.us

Updated eBook –> "The Guidebook for Visual Worship" is now "ILLUMINATE v1 | leading visual worship" – available for FREE when you sign up for my newsletter. 

The Liturgists Podcast – Episode on Religious Art: http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast/2016/9/6/religious-art-episode-38

1.0 | INTRODUCING "ILLUMINATE"  { w/ stephen proctor }

Urban Doxology is a ministry that writes the soundtrack of reconciliation in the racially diverse & gentrifying neighborhood of Church Hill, Richmond, VA.

An “urban doxology” is any liturgy, preaching, or music & arts that crosses boundaries in ethnicity, race, & class that prepares God’s people for the City of God.

In this episode, David Bailey (Founder & Executive Director of Arrabon) talks about his church's creative ministry of reconciliation in a community historically plagued by racism & socio-economic divisions. And out of their ministry flows the most interesting & unpredictable art... both musically & visually. 

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SHOW NOTES

Follow David Bailey on Twitter – @davidmbailey, @urbandoxology & @wearearrabon

http://ARRABON.com

http://urbandoxology.com (best place to see their modern urban iconography)

Please donate & buy their music! 

Edited & produced by Chad Michael Snavely - http://chadmichael.com

1.7 | DAVID BAILEY { urban doxology }

Religion & Politics. Two of the most exhausting topics known to mankind. Jonathan Martin is a pastor & author who takes a prophetic, bold approach to these issues... especially on social media. 

In this episode, Jonathan & I discuss the tension of engaging in politics without becoming partisan. We'll also dive into his period of doubt & deconstruction, which led him to integrate liturgical formation & sacramental theology into his Pentecostal faith. 

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SHOW NOTES

FOLLOW JM ONLINE:
twitter: @theboyonthebike
instagram: @jonathanamartin 

JONATHAN'S BOOK
"Prototype" https://www.amazon.com/Prototype-Happens-Discover-Youre-Jesus/dp/1414373635/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502318977&sr=8-2&keywords=jonathan+martin
"How to Survive a Shipwreck" https://www.amazon.com/How-Survive-Shipwreck-Help-Already/dp/0310347971/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502318977&sr=8-1&keywords=jonathan+martin

TD Jakes' "The Polemics of Politics & the Pulpit"
Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCPyRVKjCMQ
Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK-0LqWMjbY

Produced & Edited by Chad Michael Snavely – http://chadmichael.com

http://illuminate.us

1.8 | JONATHAN MARTIN { politics & pentecostalism }

ILLUMINATE  |  shining a light on art, liturgy & worship. 

Hosted by Stephen Proctor. 

The landscape of modern worship in the Western Church is ever-evolving. Art is making a comeback & creativity is beginning to thrive in many forms & varied expressions.

But at what point does it begin to feel like a show? 
Is there a line between inspiring engagement & consumeristic entertainment? 
Does form matter?

Our sacred spaces have been consumed by technology & concert-style production. This has become a driving force in the emotion of our experiences.

But there's a movement happening. Many churches are recovering & integrating ancient liturgies & sacramental practices into their modern worship services. 

As you can imagine, this is creating both exciting opportunities as well as challenging tensions that pastors & artists are trying to navigate.

This movement serves as the backdrop for the ILLUMINATE podcast – formerly known ALT { art x liturgy x technology }

In this space, I have honest conversations with fellow artists, liturgists, & pastors about their own journey through deconstruction. We'll talk about what their reconstructed faith looks like today. My hope is that as you listen to these stories, you'll be inspired & challenged to explore deeper & more meaningful expressions of worship, creativity, & spirituality.

Welcome to ILLUMINATE. 

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ILLUMINATE is hosted by Stephen Proctor, an experience designer, projection artist & visual liturgist who uses projection technology to illuminate sacred spaces. 

For more info, check out: http://illuminate.us

stephenproctor