Believe To See

Author Elena Sorensen explores all things faerie tale—what they are, why they’re important, and how she adapts them for her own writing.

Illustrator Dan Sorensen shares his process for illustrating children’s books, and the artists who influenced his whimsical style. Dan and Matt also talk a lot about dinosaurs...

Dr. Michael Ward made one of the most important CS Lewis discoveries of the century. He joins the show to talk about finding the Seven Heavens in Narnia.

Anglican priest Bryan Wandel explores how imagination is a crucial element in a full understanding of prayer.

In a pod special, Arts Guild Assistant Director Christina Brown squares off with Matt and Marcus to assemble history's greatest pub table guests.

Visual artist Lisa Eisenhardt’s unique mosaics reflect her life story. She explains these connections, and what we can all learn by making art from the pieces.

Composer Joel Clarkson shares how the liturgy has shaped everything from his movie scores to his audiobook narration.

Filmmaker Nathan Clarkson discusses the challenges of turning Jesus' parables into film and shares his vision for Christian movies.

Biola University's Kyle Strobel has a follow-up conversation to share Harry Potter's many lessons on the Christian way of power.

Historian Blake Hartung explains his work translating St. Ephrem the Syrian, the early church's greatest hymnographer.

Kyle Strobel, Biola University

Author Ashlee Cowles discusses the elements of a good adaptation, and why the new Netflix series got Anne of Green Gables very, very wrong.

Film critic Jeffrey Overstreet shares his thoughts on this year's movies and explains why Christians should look closer at movies that challenge them.

Amanda Jolman explains how she became a student of 16th century painting techniques, what these techniques teach us, and why we still can't figure out the old methods.

Evangeline and Kory Denmark share their love for all things steampunk--what it is, how it started, and why it's important.

Singer-songwriter Teressa Mahoney explains why, in a world where pop hits are written by robots and middle-aged Swedes, it's still important to have songs written and performed by the same artist. As a bonus, Teressa and Marcus each play one of their own songs.

Writer Mari Moore discusses the ways that suffering inspires creativity, and the ways she uses art to help others heal from loss.

We talk with writer Amy Lee about all things CS Lewis: why he's so popular, how he influences Amy's writing, and whether his popularity is a problem.

Author Tara Owens explains her journey into the world of adult coloring books, and the unexpected lessons those books teach about the body and the life of prayer.

Engineer and visual artist Kory Denmark discusses the many ways math informs the arts. Oh, and he also tells us about shooting electricity through blocks of wood.