On this episode of The Artistic Vision, a podcast on theology and the arts, C.S. Lewis scholar (and Montreat College legend) Don King joins the show. Join us for a powerful conversation as we explore The Artistic Vision of C.S. Lewis! A must-watch for Christian artists, creatives, writers, and thinkers who are inspired by the intersection of faith and imagination. Don King shares profound insights into Lewis’s understanding of imagination as a pathway to faith, and how Lewis’s works like The Chronicles of Narnia and Surprised by Joy continue to impact Christian creatives today. If you're passionate about faith-driven art, Christian storytelling, or want to deepen your understanding of the spiritual calling of an artist, this video will both inspire and equip you.

Dr. Don King arrived at Montreat College in 1974 after earning a B.A. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an M.A. from Southern Illinois University. He completed his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1985. Dr. King served as the editor of the Christian Scholar’s Review from 1999-2015. An active researcher and writer, Dr. King has published numerous books and over 60 articles. He is also a recipient of the distinguished Professor of the Decade award. Dr. King loves teaching literature courses and enjoys reading, researching, and writing. He teaches courses in British literature with a focus on Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Romantic literature, Victorian literature, and 20th century British literature

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On this episode of The Artistic Vision, we sit down with theologian and author Justin Ariel Bailey to explore the role of imagination in the Christian life. How is imagination formed and deformed? How can Christians cultivate a redemptive, faithful imagination in today’s culture? We dive deep into the intersection of faith, creativity, and cultural engagement, offering insight and guidance for Christians, artists, and thinkers. Whether you're passionate about Christian theology, spiritual formation, or the transformative power of imagination, this episode is for you.

Justin Ariel Bailey works at the intersection of Christian theology, culture, and ministry. Having served as a pastor in a number of diverse settings, his work as a professor explores the ways that culture shapes the practice of Christian faith, as well as the ways that that Christian faith enables culture care. He holds a PhD in Theology and his research seeks to bridge gaps between church and academy, and the formational spaces where they overlap. He is the host of the In All Things podcast, and writes regularly for their online journal.

His written work has appeared in Christianity Today, The Banner, Fare Forward, and the Reformed Journal, as well as academic publications such as Christian Scholars Review and the International Journal of Public Theology. He is the author of the book Reimagining Apologetics (IVP Academic, 2020) and Interpreting Your World (Baker Academic, 2022).

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In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we welcome artist, author, and creative leader Winfield Bevins to discuss his inspiring artistic practice and introduce CREO Arts, the organization he directs. Winfield shares about the quiet renaissance of the arts in the church, highlighting a global movement of Christian artists, creative communities, and faith-inspired expression. With a passion for mission, spiritual formation, and the intersection of faith and art, Winfield offers wisdom and encouragement for artists in the Church today. Don't miss this powerful conversation made for the Christian art community and creative believers everywhere!

Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, artist, and the founding director of Creo Arts (http://www.creoarts.org/), which is a non-profit that exists to bring beauty, goodness, and truth to the world through the arts. Winfield is also artist-in-residence at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Liturgical Mission: The Work of the People for the Sake of the World, Ever Ancient Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation, and Marks of a Movement. As an artist, he describes his artwork as “modern inconography” because it explores the intersection where the past and the present meet through sacred art. He believes that we need new forms and expressions of ancient truths to speak to a new generation, that are connected to those who have gone before us, drawing fresh inspiration from the past for our faith for today through art. As an artist, he hopes that his art will invite viewers to slow down and pray to God who is “ever ancient, ever new.”

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Today, Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek joins The Artistic Vision podcast to discuss her philosophy of making, and her most recent book, Doorway to Artistry. Esther Lightcap Meek (BA Cedarville College, MA Western Kentucky University, PhD Temple University) is Professor of Philosophy emeritus at Geneva College, in Western Pennsylvania. She is a Fellow Scholar with the Fujimura Institute, an Associate Fellow with the Kirby Laing Center for Public Theology, and a member of the Polanyi Society. She offers courses for Theopolis Institute, The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, and Regent College.

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In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we sit down with acclaimed poet and scholar Benjamin Myers, former Poet Laureate of Oklahoma (2015–2016), to explore the deep connections between Christian faith, poetry, sentimental art, and local creativity. Myers—author of four poetry collections, a book on poetics, and numerous essays—shares rich insights on the role of beauty, truth, and meaning in art and why local, faith-inspired creativity matters now more than ever. Whether you're a Christian artist, poet, writer, or creative thinker, this conversation will inspire and challenge your perspective on the purpose and power of art. Myers is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University, where he leads the Great Books Honors Program.

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Join us on The Artistic Vision Podcast for a deep and inspiring conversation with renowned poet and theologian Scott Cairns in this episode, Toward a Mystical Poetics. We explore the intersection of Christian spirituality and creative expression, offering profound insight for Christian artists, faith-driven creatives, and writers of faith. Discover how a sacramental imagination can shape your artistic process, nurture your spiritual life, and lead you toward deeper communion with the divine. Perfect for anyone seeking to integrate Christian faith and art in meaningful, transformative ways. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on Christian creativity.

Scott Cairns is the author of ten books of poetry. His most recent book is Lacunae, published by Paraclete Press. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Paris Review, The New Republic, Poetry, and elsewhere, and has been anthologized in Best Spiritual Writing and Best American Spiritual Writing. Besides writing poetry, Cairns has also written a spiritual memoir, and the libretto for the oratorios “The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp” and “A Melancholy Beauty.” Cairns has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and was awarded the Denise Levertov Award in 2014.

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This week, pastor and author Claude Atcho joins the The Artistic Vision podcast. In this episode Alex and Gary interview pastor and writer Claude Atcho. They explore the transformative power of literature in the creative process and its significance for Christian artists. The conversation delves into the influence of storytelling, the intersection of faith and creativity, and including a discussion on the impact of hip hop, particularly the artistry of Kendrick Lamar. This episode is a must-watch for Christian artists seeking inspiration, practical insights, and deeper understanding of how literature shapes artistic vision. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith, culture, and creativity.

Claude resides in Charlottesville, VA where he lives with his family and serves as a pastor of Church of the Resurrection. In addition to his preaching and pastoral work, Claude speaks and writes about literature, film, music, and culture from a theological perspective at churches, conferences, and universities.

His writing has been featured in Christianity Today, The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, Think Christian, Christ and Pop Culture, Living Church, and The Gospel Coalition. His writing often lives at the intersection of theology, culture, and African American experience. He is the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just (Brazos 2022).

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On this episode of The Artistic Vision podcast, we welcome Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt—Christian art historian and expert in visual culture. Have you ever wondered how to look at art as a Christian? Or what you’re supposed to do when you walk into a gallery? Dr. Weichbrodt shares powerful insights on how Christian artists and viewers can engage deeply with art in a meaningful, faith-informed way. Perfect for Christian creatives, artists, and thinkers, this episode explores the intersection of Christianity, theology, and visual art. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation designed to elevate your artistic and spiritual vision.

Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt (PhD, Washington University in St. Louis) is associate professor of art and art history at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. As a biracial Japanese-white woman, she has navigated the joys and tensions of a hybrid identity. Weichbrodt has published on topics ranging from contemporary Black photographers to the patronage of Hawaiian landscape paintings to documentary photographs of Japanese Americans during World War II. She also enjoys writing for general audiences on the intersection of art history, politics, and pop culture.

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