Flying Colors: Recent Episodes
Stephen
A bi-weekly podcast hosted by a 25-year teaching veteran featuring conversations with former students who have done and are doing remarkable and important things.
We talk (again!) today with the spiritual father and inspiration of Flying Colors: Matt Childers. Matt is the reason this podcast exists and remains a constant encouragement to me personally. We talk today about basic human decency, mourning the death of the influence of Ravi Zacharias, the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast, and a way forward for the church.
"Flying Colors" created by Stephen Webster, Ryan Neff and Aaron Jentgen
Written and directed by Stephen Webster
Executive Producer - Matt Childers
Sound Editing & Production - Brandon West
Artwork - Michael Overbeck
Intro music: "Balconies" by Paper Route
Outro music: "Communication" by Ace Merino
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After an 11-month hiatus, we talk with Kayla Smith about her work with students, the arts, and the ongoing search for justice in America.
"Flying Colors" created by Stephen Webster, Ryan Neff and Aaron Jentgen
Written and directed by Stephen Webster
Executive Producer - Matt Childers
Sound Editing & Production - Brandon West
Artwork - Michael Overbeck
Intro Music - "Balconies" by Paper Route
Outro Music - "This is America" by Childish Gambino
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SGRWebster)
Dave Ferrier is the owner/proprietor and lead baker at Slow Rise Bakehouse in Forest Grove, Oregon. Dave and his wife Meredith have been a part of the community there for many years and are committed to diverse and resilient agriculture. Dave and I talk about music, farming, community, and living your dreams. Dave is a wise, good and old soul and I can't wait for you to meet him.
Slow Rise Bakehouse
Show notes:
Executive Producer: Matthew Childers
Sound Editor: Brandon West
Design: Michael Overbeck
Wendell Berry - Christianity and the Survival of Creation
Wendell Berry - The Peace of Wild Things
Makito Fujimora - The Four Holy Gospels
Makito Fujimora - Culture Care
Intro music: "Balconies" by Paper Route
Outro music: "Helplessness Blues" by Fleet Foxes
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I'm joined this week by three members of the extraordinary Byrd family. Russell from East Lansing, Michigan, Wesleigh from Laguna Beach, California, and Maddie from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
I talk with Russell about his international professional basketball career and navigating the pandemic with his young family.
I talk with Wesleigh about art, place and beauty in a season of tremendous uncertainty.
I talk with Maddie about the great University of Michigan, the interruptions in her athletic career, and emerging from her undergraduate experience with her faith intact.
These are amazing people.
All from one family.
I can't wait to share this conversation with you.
Show notes:
Executive Producer: Matthew Childers
Sound Editor: Brandon West
Design: Michael Overbeck
Intro music: "Balconies" by Paper Route
Outro music: "Ain't It Fun?" by Paramore
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SGRWebster)
Anna Tragesser is the Artist and Community Services Manager at the Indiana Arts Commission. She works in a building downtown and loves advocating for artists and creative people. We talk about the importance of the arts in navigating a pandemic, the ongoing search for justice, and the blessing of community.
Border wall see saw
Mozambique sculpture made from the weapons of child soldiers
Show note:
We had some audio struggles but powered through.
There's also some very behind the scenes coverage toward the end and a sneak peek of episode three!
Special thanks to the following people for the following reasons:
Design: Michael Overbeck
Project Management: Ryan Neff
Sound Editing: Aaron Jentgen
Intro music: "Balconies" by Paper Route
Outro: "Fake Empire" by The National
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Matt Childers is the co-founder of The Cake Collaboration - an organization that works with displaced and refugee children in local communities and families to throw birthday parties for children. We talk about the lost art of lament, our love of international travel, and the beautiful and resilient city of Beirut. Matt is a Class of 2006 graduate of Blackhawk Christian School in Fort Wayne, Indiana and currently resides with his wife in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Show notes:
Executive Producer: Matthew Childers
Sound Editor: Brandon West
Design: Michael Overbeck
Project Management: Ryan Neff
Assistant Sound Editor: Aaron Jentgen
Intro music: "Balconies" by Paper Route
Outro music: "Communication" by Ace Merino
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SGRWebster)