MattCast: Recent Episodes
Matt Anderson
A podcast devoted to Christian creatives challenging those in church to do what they do with artistic excellence and those in the artistic marketplace to glorify God in their work. All intro, outro, and interlude music provided by Sound of Fusion c. 2016 2018 The Cellar Records - thecellarrecords.com - used by owner permission. Musical licensing info: mattministry.com/podcast Artwork by Josiah Beougher.
The story of Mt. Rushmore concludes by detailing the sudden end of construction of the memorial, the death of Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting legacy of the monument.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“The Mystery of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony,” Philip Huscher, (https://cso.org/experience/article/7349/the-mystery-of-schuberts-unfinished-symphony)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Other Clips:
“Schubert: Symphony No. 8 Unfinished | Iván Fischer & Budapest Festival Orchestra”
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tisvEpblig)
“Reagan Remastered - Freedom is Never More than One Generation Away from Extinction - Ronald Reagan” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=844nfEYhepU)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Rhinestone,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA
“Half Empty,” “Keeper Of Keys,” “Dewflower,” and “Affectionately Yours,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Cup Of Tea,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“The Sound Above Us,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“Layers,” written and performed by Caleb Etheridge
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with Gutzon Borglum’s personal battles with John Boland, a man he saw as his nemesis.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“American Experience - John Boland,” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-boland/).
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Inlet,” written and performed by Sam Barsh
“Happy Place,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Material Gurl
“Funk Flingin’” and “Steely-Eyed,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“Thoughts Are Free,” written by Matthew Wigton and and performed by Matt Wigton
“Minuet Of The Celestial Court,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“Corners,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with an exploration of one of its unsung heroes, Gutzon Borglum’s son Lincoln, as well as the development of the Mt Rushmore baseball team.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“American Experience: Lincoln Borglum” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-lincoln-borglum/)
Rapid City Journal (various articles)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Cats And Dogs Living Together,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo.
“Sanctuary,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille.
“County Nights” and “Cedar Sun,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle.
“Swampy Lands,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban.
“The Cat’s Pajamas,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty.
“Scott’s Planes,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.
“Something Beautiful,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the challenges of the Great Depression and the peril of finding usable rock to carve the head of Thomas Jefferson.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Other Clips:
“Happy Days are Here Again! (Ben Selvin and the Crooners, 1930)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg)
“Gutzon Borglum speaks of Mt Rushmore” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnimFdxTItA)
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore | SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc&t=7s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Locomotive Rag” and “Sweet Little Jean Marie,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast Of Characters
“Gatsby’s Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo
“Charlotte & Pemberley,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Winter Train Home,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland
“Feather,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave
“Evergreen Path,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle
“This is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO
“Stay Up High,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline
“Dream Tides,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by exploring Gutzon Borglum’s grand plans for Mt. Rushmore beyond the four figures of the Presidents.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Winchester Mystery House (https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/)
“Gutzon Borglum’s Concept of the Hall of Records,” by Enid Thompson, c. June 1956. (http://npshistory.com/publications/moru/shs-hall-of-records.pdf)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Goosebumps,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin.
“Vapor” and “Distance,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave.
“Corner Trio,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings.
“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.
“Quiet Epiphany,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by focusing on the men who are the true heroes of Mt Rushmore - the rough-and-tumble local inexperienced workers who learned their craft and made history.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Boo!” written by Matthew Wigton and performed Dresden, The Flamingo.
“The Morning News,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer.
“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.
“Our Web Of Lies,” written Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.
“Dork The Halls,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters.
“Innovation,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar.
“Soledad,” written by Dario Benedetti and performed by Dario Benedetti.
“This Is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world’s largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Elevator Music,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo
“I’ve Got A Whole Lotta Swing,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline
“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano
“Spoken Word” and “Low Key,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings
“Entice,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“New Jazz Waltz,” written by Jonathan Birkholz and performed by Jazz Lunch
“Pura Vida,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by The Night Train
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of Calvin Coolidge, one of America’s most underestimated Presidents and his key role in putting the wheels of construction into motion.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation (https://coolidgefoundation.org)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Other Clips:
“Calvin Coolidge - Speech on Taxation and Government” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwZnExRb8zU&t=107s)
“Calvin Coolidge Audio Recording” (https://www.c-span.org/video/?96805-47/calvin-coolidge-audio-recording)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Caffeinated Marimba” and “Night Music,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar
“Curiosity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“Magic,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO
“Aim for Grace” and “As I Lay Me Down To Sleep,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Unexpected Turn,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“The Duke of New York,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty
“Gatsby’s Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo
“Time And Beyond Time,” written and performed by Markus Huber
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by examining the early challenges of the project, including location, opposition, and financing.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story’s main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Let the Games Begin” and “The Diary,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-O
“Beat the System,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“A Quiet Place,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast
“The State of Things,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban
“Oceanlab,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland
“Quiet Courage,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO
“Don’t Lose Hope,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of three men in South Dakota who had the foresight and determination to make it come into being: Doane Robinson, Peter Norbeck, and William Williamson.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“The Peter Norbeck Papers at the University of South Dakota,” archived by John N. Olsgaard (https://www.sdhspress.com/journal/south-dakota-history-10-2/dakota-resources-the-peter-norbeck-papers-at-the-university-of-south-dakota/vol-10-no-2-dakota-resources.pdf)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Episode Music:
“Rolling Waves” and “Respire,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave
“Adventurous Spirit” and “Free Flow,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“Endless Water” and “Tree in the Abbey,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle
“Punch Up,” written by Bryan Dawley and performed by Fleece Mob
“Sunshine Memories,” written by Philip Barnes and performed by Brent Wood
“Gaze,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls
The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota.
Audio Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Every Life Matters,” written and performed by Cody Martin.
“Darkest Space,” written by Dustin Ransom; performed by Lost Ghosts.
“A Kind Word,” “Echoes of Solitude,” and “Stroll the Westbury,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther; performed by Moments.
“High Above” and “Wilderness,” written by Stephen Keech; performed by Wild Wonder.
“LightHeart,” written by Joshua Sudduth; performed by TAYME
Matt uses the story of musician Bill Withers to talk about why artists walk away from their craft for a prolonged amount of time, along with when, if ever, we come back to it again.
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Bumper Music:
“Daisy,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA
Unlike vacations, sabbaticals can be an extended opportunity for us to either simply rest or gain inspiration for our creative efforts. The episode explores ideas and recommendations if you might be interested.
Source Material:
“The Great Creative Sabbatical: Why Artists Must Wander (And How You Can Be Part of the Journey)” (https://goghjewelrydesign.com/blogs/blog/the-great-creative-sabbatical-why-artists-must-wander-and-how-you-can-be-part-of-the-journey?srsltid=AfmBOop-FcdVtmvEj36u04e7tHE_RsRqD4FlN8KU0x-Xs1UZ0Ep7fnSV)
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Bumper Music:
“Party Break,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach
Source Material:
“Taking a holiday when you’re an artist and/or a freelancer,” by Pauline Le Pichon (https://pauline-lepichon.medium.com/taking-vacation-when-youre-an-artist-and-or-a-freelancer-22bc9e8d35d8)
Description:
Artists need to detach from time to time, and a vacation is the best way of doing it. But, are artists allowed when so many see them as not working a “real job”?
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Bumper Music:
“Lizard Man,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Famous Cats
Does Sabbath rest apply to our creative efforts? We look at what scripture has to say and apply to how big a role art plays in our working lives.
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Bumper Music:
“Cool Ranch,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Famous Cats
Is sleep overrated for an artist? Does it even get in the way of being able to create? We explore the role sleep plays in the life of the artist of what adjustments we might need to make into to improve our craft.
Source Material:
“Sleeping Habits of the Art World,” (https://whitehotmagazine.com/articles/sleeping-habits-art-world/3600)
“How Famous Artists Dealt with Insomnia,” (https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-famous-artists-dealt-insomnia)
“5 Sleeping Tips for Artists,” (http://www.jackiepartridge.com/news/5-sleeping-tips-for-artists)
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Bumper Music:
“Funk Circuit No. 9,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
The community of Christian artists needs patrons, people who believe in them and willing to invest in them so they can fulfill their calling. Today we hear the story of how a patronage created one of the greatest books of the 20th century.
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Bumper Music:
“La Fin Du Blonde,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano
Our final look into “Who Killed Jesus” examines whether Jesus as God could even be killed, as well as his deeper plan and motivation for it all.
The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.
Clips Used (Opener):
The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)
Other Clips:
“Dallas Willard - Creation was an act of joy” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4PcpqGwPI&t=170s); “Tim Keller on Jesus’s death as an act of friendship” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkFUdo7P8o); “What are the proofs for the resurrection of Jesus?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9lI5jPTnQ&t=207s); “John Piper: The Explosive Power of the Resurrection | Sing! Conference Highlight” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBpbOT8EzXc); “The Historical Facts Argument for the Resurrection - Dr. Gary Habermas” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fKZ9QyHH4&t=167s); “The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Ancient Fiction? | N.T. Wright at UT Austin” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz201Od_Xe4&t=1s); “Trevor Hudson - Experiencing the Presence of Resurrection Love” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYZ2xDuxJI&t=353s)
Ad Music:
“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp
Episode Music:
“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “The Rise of Hope” by Caleb Etheridge; “Inspire” by Shimmer; “Longing for Home” by Gold Coast; “Less Traveled” by Kevin Graham; “Forevermore” by Reveille; “Resurrection” and “Discovering the Ancients” by Cody Martin;
Part four of our investigation into “Who Killed Jesus” focuses on why Jesus came to earth in the first place.
The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.
Clips Used (Opener):
The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)
Other Clips:
“2007: Marion Jones admits to doping” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQpTdVK1cc); “R.C. Sproul: The Necessity of the Atonement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrGYoRdNOes&t=199s); “The Real Meaning of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mcW0RSW7w&t=870s); “Adrian Rogers: Why the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkmmOkJrGU&t=341s); “The Power and Message of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL8mJQ39zjw); “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9GenitjQg&t=299s)
Ad Music:
“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp
Episode Music:
“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Still Waters” by Greater Still; “Redemption” and “Sweet Memories” by Adam Saban; “The Changing Tides” by Brent Wood; “Atmos” by Gold Coast; “I Dream in Three” by JCar; “Hope” by Fair Frame
Part three of our look into “Who Killed Jesus” centers on those who delivered Jesus into the hands of the Romans: his own countrymen.
The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.
Source Material:
“The Opposition of the Pharisees to Jesus as Teacher and Messiah,” (https://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/16170/dissertation_tarasenko_a.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1
Clips Used (Opener):
The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)
Other Clips:
“The Killing of Jesus, Part 1 - The Story Begins” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9lggWhjNI&t=43s); “Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53–72) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-UfKIGdiOI&t=69s); “The Sinless Savior before the Sinister Sanhedrin - Part Two (Luke 22:63-71)” (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+sinless+savior+before+the+)
Ad Music:
“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp
Music:
“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Distant” and “Like Wind” by EVOE; “Set Free” by Abel; “Holy Ground” by Cody Masters; “A New Season” by Holiday on the Moon; “In the Night” and “Murmur” by Lost Ghosts; “Changing” by Outside the Sky
Part two of our investigation into who killed Jesus begins continues with the man who gave the order for Christ to be crucified: Pontius Pilate.
The opinions expressed in the videos connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.
Clips Used (Opener):
The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)
Other Clips:
“Who was the real Pontius Pilate? The man who killed Christ - timeline” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppoqtIu2ug);
“Pilate’s trial of Christ - Jesus: His Life (S1, E6) - History Channel” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73LZbVK-7Vc)
Ad Music:
“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp
Episode Music:
“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon
Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ.
Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information.
Clips Used (Opener):
The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)
Other Clips:
“The Horror of a Roman Scourging - Rick Renner” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIxkhIzEgE&t=651s);
“Jesus Suffering and Crucifixion - A Medical Point of View” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B3kgiLxybY&t=564s);
Ad Music:
“Bright and Warm Horizon,” written and performed by Alex Kipp
Episode Music:
“In the Beginning” and “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon;
“Changing” by Outside the Sky;
“Murmur” by Lost Ghosts;
“Endless Night” by Moments;
“West” by Shimmer.
Licensing available by request.
Isabella Stewart Gardner established a museum displaying all her art upon her death. It had very specific requirements so as to keep her legacy as she desired it. Has that occurred? What assurances to we have about protecting our name or legacy after we die?
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon
Bumper Music:
“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano
Can artists laugh at themselves? Sadly not often. It’s what turns people off most to the artistic community: pretentiousness. We have to stop thinking we’re “above it all” and the arrogance that comes with it. Matt talks about the need for us to be self-effacing without being self-defeating.
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon
Bumper Music:
“Space Child,” written by Dustin Ransom performed by Cast of Characters
Audio Clips:
“Billy Crystal’s Opening Monologue 1993 Oscars,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF6fpn8Ts68)
“The Opening of the Academy Awards 1984 Oscars,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kl_2MO8D6Y)
“The Opening of the Academy Awards in 1970,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEnAY6tqSBA)
What do you do when you finish a project? In this episode we tackle an artistic theology of finishing. When God’s people won a battle, they often celebrated or feasted. Shouldn’t we do likewise. We also talk about how finishing is very Biblical, starting with the One we worship.
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon
Bumper Music:
“Hope,” written and performed by Ryan Saranich
Matt talks with pastor and author Jordan Biel about the “Heaven on Earth” series. Specifically, are there are leadership takeaways or warnings for pastors that we can learn from the life and tragedy of Jim Jones.
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Matt shares his thoughts on season 3: Heaven on Earth. He speaks of how he chose the story of Peoples Temple and Jonestown, the possible pitfalls of doing an extended series on such a dark story, his original and eventual agendas in the creative process, and what he hopes people can take away from hearing it.
Theme Music:
“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
Ad Music:
“Outside the Lines,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Lone Canyon
Bumper Music:
“Get on Down,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Nu Alkemi$t
The story of Jonestown and Peoples Temple concludes as America and the world wrestle with the causes of the tragedy and the search for people to blame, along with the struggle of the survivors to somehow carry on.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“1978-1988 SPECIAL REPORT: ‘JONESTOWN AFTERMATH’ (PART II)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OgwfK4udP4&t=2056s)
“Special Report: Jim Jones & The People’s Temple (1978)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7EIyIdjeVc&t=53s)
“Jonestown November 1978 News Special” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_uQxmPOsmY)
“KGO News Scene 1978 Jonestown” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OapPeL-69Ns&t=64s)
“1978 SPECIAL REPORT: "HORRORS OF JONESTOWN” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ_63wvWycM&t=23s)
“News Conference With Stephan Jones After The Jonestown Massacre” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhb0YYOWds)
“Aftermath of Jonestown Massacre in 1978 | FOX 5 Archives” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6a6tIlwR1U&t=64s)
“Guyana to open Jonestown massacre site as tourist destination” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQvRXnsxxOI)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Farewells,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer
“Skeptic” and “Veil of Secrets,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema
“Moving Backwards,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“Courage and Valor” and “The Falling Sun,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“Quiet Hands, Quiet Heart,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple climaxes as the departure of Jonestown residents triggers a chain of events leading to tragedy and death.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“Matthew McConaughey - Don't Drink The Kool Aid Life Is Not A Popularity Contest - Motivation” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rzoXRG8mwo)
“Stop Drinking the Kool Aid, it's Bad For Your Brand || Truly Social with Tara” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= srK7PeL2eOk)
“Where does the expression “Drinking the Kool-Aid” come from?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozTA9nl1NVk)
“Stop Drinking The Kool-aid, Folks” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFqEgCIKErU)
“Origins of Drinking the Kool Aid” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhpIMBIMJ-M)
“Classic Kool-Aid Man Commercial Compilation (OH YEAH!)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fjEViOF4JE)
“Reporter Injured at Jonestown remembers Massacre” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSxGEFOtWHw&pp=ygUNdGltIHJlaXRlcm1hbg==)
“Jim Jones - Death Tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE&rco=1)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Reaching for the Sky,” “Fugue Frenzy,” and “Out of the Darkness,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“Desert Nights,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World
“Tempest,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls
“Path to Victory,” “Not as they Seem,” “Covenant,” “Rebellion,” and “Dark Places,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema
“Balafon Song,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“Grim History,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Jim Jones and Peoples Temple continues as Jonestown begins regressing into tyrannical control and utter paranoia, as a Congressman decides to visit Jonestown for himself.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“Jim Jones Talks About Lawsuits” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j8laeO58zM)
“Jim Jones Reads News - Demands Personal Property” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmwVHUNkY-s)
“Jim Jones Leads Jonestown Meeting (July 1978) Side A” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= JPJKn1NGQVQ)
“Jonestown Discusses Visit of Congressman Leo Ryan (10/7/1978)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHOB6yhX-Vc)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Shadow Passage” and “Vibe Vacation,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Bamburgh,” written and performed by Stephen Keech
“Solemnity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“All Is Well,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“Studied Abroad,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach
“The Last Straw,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ Oliver
“Feather And Stone,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake
“Grim History,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Jim Jones continues as it becomes clear in the jungle that Jonestown is not sustainable, resulting in increased paranoia from Jones and increased desperation from some of his followers.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“Jim Jones argues against return to United States (Fall 1977) Jonestown” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4_mAkiA5I0&t=180s)
“Escape Attempt From Jonestown (November 1977) Jim Jones ANGRY!” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= bgXX0aRU92g&t=17s)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Clockmaker,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-0
“Bella Belo,” written and performed by Sam Barsh
“Mindful” and “Hidden Places,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland
“Twilight Mist,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Druid Falls
“Collapse Into Obscurity,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
“Shroud,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema
“Ghostly Trails,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake
“Hostage Situation,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Jim Jones continues with the building of Jonestown, the best of times for Peoples Temple, and the news article that would send Jim Jones and his church fleeing a continent away.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“Jim Jones sermon - San Francisco (1976)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUqdVP6l_Kc)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Get On The Good Foot” and “Running Back To You,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
“To The Sun,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Matt Wigton
“Don’t Keep Me Waiting,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake
“Glide,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by JMPSCR
“Bongo Baby,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream
“The Weight of Quiet” and “The Enemy Within,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“In Plain Sight,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones asserting political power in the city of San Francisco - whether through opposing negative newspaper articles, helping politicians win elections, or receiving a political appointment himself. But trouble was never far away.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“Cult Leader Rev Jim Jones Destroys Faith and Race” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObG_t7KCqyM&t=196s)
“Jim Jones Sermon - San Francisco Sermon (1976)” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUqdVP6l_Kc)
“Jim Jones - San Francisco sermon (1972)” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCq5KtPWSk&t=1479s)
“Jim Jones and Nuclear War (1973) Part 1” - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8T_0jzyFmM&t=432s)
“Cult Leader Rev. Jim Jones gives spellbinding sermon on class warfare” - (https:/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXG3UChN6KU&t=183s)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Shrine” and “Lost In Paradise,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World
“Sophistikitty,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“The Arctic,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast
“Adrift,” written by Aaron Marsh and performed by The Europa Protoharmonic Symphony Orchestra
“Seventy Nine,” written by Fabio Poian and performed by Syncro
“Almighty,” written and performed by Daniele Musto
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Peoples Temple continues with the move to San Francisco and the slow devolving of Jim Jones and his church into a moral quagmire.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“Cult Leader Rev. Jim Jones offers sex to anyone for ‘teaching’.” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=ovuJbaUMbEo)
“Cult Leader, Jim Jones—homosexual, queer” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=JifvQNSUNC8&t=595s)
Excerpts taken from “Animal Farm,” by George Orwell.
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Tiny Dreams,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“Crimson Throne,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Door to Penglai
“Azure,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther, Chelsea McGough, and Brent McCorkle and performed by Alice in Winter
“Hypnotized,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“Rain On The Leaves,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World
“A Box Of Paints,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer
“Spires,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema
“Charlie,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Peoples Temple continues with Jim Jones making his socialist vision preeminent, while indulging in drug use, infidelity, and paranoia over his followers.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“The Gnostic And Democratic Socialist Rantings Of Jim Jones 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO6lejm8RNc&t=619s)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Last Straw of Summer,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake
“What We Must” and “Glasgow," written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls
“Elevated State” and “I Know, You Know,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
“Vast,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World
“Ephemeral Colors” and “Glass Petals,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
This episode originally aired September 6, 2021. An audio retelling of the events of September 11, 2001.
The story of Jim Jones continues with the Peoples Temple’s move west to California and gaining a foothold physically, economically and politically.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Al Jolson singing California Here I Come 16 Dec 39 - video podcast” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km24SVcqbGw
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
“Jim Jones preaching in 1966” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5sIqx0_T8s&t=121s)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“A Construct,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls
“Expired Film,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach
“Reset,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World
“Cherry Dust,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
“Wake Up,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream
“Beyond All Time” and “Under These Ashes,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Jim Jones continues with his near burnout and fear of nuclear annihilation as a way to search for a new location for Peoples Temple.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Beyond All Time” and “The Last Prelude,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“A Construct,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls
“Expired Film,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach
“Reset,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by In This World
“Seaside Samba,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by King Flamingo
“Bella Belo,” written and performed by Sam Barsh
“Wake Up,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
Description:
The story of Jim Jones continues with his early ministry in Indianapolis as he builds a successful church and attains political influence within the city.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“A.A. Allen, Unedited Revival Miracle” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsvJebXNF8Y)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6I1VFj-yBE&t=228s)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Black preacher in the 1930s (Father divine)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncUfvuUlvW0)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=960s)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Reaching for the Sky” and “Soft Return,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“Joyful Morning,” “That Golden Shore,” and “Don’t Want That Mess," written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“Back Home,” “Lost Cause,” and “Rare Ocean,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach
“Ashes in the Rain,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake
Additional Source Material:
“The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple,” by Jeff Guinn. (Buy Book)
“Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and his People,” by Tim Reiterman (Buy Book)
The story of Jim Jones continues with his adolescence, move to Richmond with his mother, graduation, and romantic pursuits, including his relationship with his eventual bride Marceline.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
"Glock 45. Cal Real Gunshot Sound Effect [Freedownload] 2022” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Wvgk6UiP4)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Virtue,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland
“Divine Age” and “First Bloom,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“After the Fall” and “A Curious Trinket,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Wicked Cinema
“What You Feel” and “All Relative,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Solitude
The story of Jim Jones begins with the story of his family and early life in Lynn, Indiana.
Preshow Ad Music:
“Sequential Elements,” written by Sander Kalmeijer and performed by The Galaxy News.
Audio Clips:
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jonestown doc” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVbFc6Vq9U&t=910s&pp=ygUXImpvbmVzdG93biBkb2N1bWVudGFyeSI=)
“Adolf Hitler Speech in 1935,” (https://youtube.com/watch?v=cQKq-ti1CSs)
Theme Music:
Questline, written by Cody Kurtz Martin, performed by Cody Martin
Theme Soundbytes:
“I am God and there is no other!!” (Jim Jones sermon) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RaQ9dyyhnc)
“How Cult Leader Jim Jones Got People to Join His Temple” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l1VFj-yBE)
“Jim Jones - Jonestown Documentary” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8aYSApnng&t=484s)
“Jim Jones - Death tape 1978" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofbGZDbbUsE)
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Parting,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts
“Beneath The Stillness,” “In Love,” “Ephemeral Colors,” “To All Things,” and “Universal Wonder,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“With Grace,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer
This episode originally aired June 14, 2021.
Matt talks about an Italian artist who sold a “sculpture” for $18000…but the sculpture was literally nothing.
Source Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0kbgXDMQUs&t=156s
Artist Spotlight:
Daulton Reese - Author of My Story
What often holds Christians back in storytelling are self-imposed limits of what we think is morally acceptable for church audiences. However a simple reading of the Bible itself disproves that. We need to shift our thinking in order to become storytellers who reflect the reality of life and the redemptive qualities of Jesus.
Other Music Used:
“Roman’s Candle,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.
This episode originally aired November 15, 2022.
The life of Rembrandt shows one of self-reflection (and maybe obsession) that brought about some of the best art in Western history.
Coming this summer to the MattCast: Season 3 - "Heaven on Earth: The Jonestown Tragedy".
We will explore the story of Jim Jones, the rise of Peoples Temple, and its eventual destruction. We will examine how it happened and whether it could happen again.
Subscribe to MattCast today.
This episode originally aired November 29, 2022.
Climate protestors are expressing alarm by “defacing” great works of art. Today we examine how those who don’t create inevitably de-create, and how creators who don’t create destroy themselves.
You can’t have creatives without critics. How do we handle them? Do you simply dismiss, or may they have something to help us in our creative efforts?
Interlude Music:
“Got Me Like,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther, performed by Dr. Delight
Whether we like it or not, AI isn’t going anywhere. We need to learn this technology and harness it appropriately as artists to do things that help us in creating, not creating itself.
Interlude Music:
“Too Old For This,” written by Brendan St. Gelais, performed by Reveille.
This episode previously aired February 7, 2023. Next week will be a new episode directly connected to this one.
Artificial Intelligence is now creating written works in seconds. What are the implications of this, as well as our scriptural response?
This episode originally aired February 8, 2021
We talk a good game about making the Lord first in our lives, but do we really do it? In deepening our love for God, we need to ask the Lord how specifically we can put Him first in specific ways in our life and our art.
This episode originally aired October 26, 2021.
Description:
The complicated and creative life of Edgar Allan Poe is explored, including two dramatic readings of his works and a twist at the end of his life you have probably never heard.
The Raven:
Dark Ambient Melodies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LptTKfrHSi4), by Apocryphos, Kammarheit, Atrium Carceri - “A Lonely Strain” (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/onyx) and “Northumbria” by Sacred Ground (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/helluland).
“Sound Effect - Knock on the Door - Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJDIfS0Psk)
“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)
“Old Window Open and Close HQ Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3y4mBNFEEM)
The Tell-Tale Heart:
“1 Hour of Royalty Free Horror Music” by Marc v/d Meulen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnPSMNuHtw)
“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)
“Heartbeat Sound Effect - Slow, Fast, Creepy, Irregular, Normal - Free Download I No Copyright” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLXLo3rEdrE)
Other Music:
“Chance,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode).
“Cloister,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode).
“Waiting,” by Edoy from the album, “Instrospection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode
“Far Out There,” by Sergey Cheremisinov, from the album, “The Healing,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
Two famous men in history both fancied themselves artists - each taking a far different path.
This show originally aired July 6, 2020
Description:
This bonus episode of “Rushmore” details Matt’s personal journey with Mt. Rushmore and putting this podcast series together.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Frum Clown,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore concludes by detailing the sudden end of construction of the memorial, the death of Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting legacy of the monument.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“The Mystery of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony,” Philip Huscher, (https://cso.org/experience/article/7349/the-mystery-of-schuberts-unfinished-symphony)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Other Clips:
“Schubert: Symphony No. 8 Unfinished | Iván Fischer & Budapest Festival Orchestra”(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tisvEpblig)
“Reagan Remastered - Freedom is Never More than One Generation Away from Extinction - Ronald Reagan” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=844nfEYhepU)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Rhinestone,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA
“Half Empty,” “Keeper Of Keys,” “Dewflower,” and “Affectionately Yours,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Cup Of Tea,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“The Sound Above Us,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“Layers,” written and performed by Caleb Etheridge
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with Gutzon Borglum’s personal battles with John Boland, a man he saw as his nemesis.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“American Experience - John Boland,” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-boland/).
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Inlet,” written and performed by Sam Barsh
“Happy Place,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Material Gurl
“Funk Flingin’” and “Steely-Eyed,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“Thoughts Are Free,” written by Matthew Wigton and and performed by Matt Wigton
“Minuet Of The Celestial Court,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“Corners,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with an exploration of one of its unsung heroes, Gutzon Borglum’s son Lincoln, as well as the development of the Mt Rushmore baseball team.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“American Experience: Lincoln Borglum” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-lincoln-borglum/)
Rapid City Journal (various articles)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Cats And Dogs Living Together,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo.
“Sanctuary,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille.
“County Nights” and “Cedar Sun,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle.
“Swampy Lands,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban.
“The Cat’s Pajamas,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty.
“Scott’s Planes,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.
“Something Beautiful,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake.
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the challenges of the Great Depression and the peril of finding usable rock to carve the head of Thomas Jefferson.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Other Clips:
“Happy Days are Here Again! (Ben Selvin and the Crooners, 1930)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg)
“Gutzon Borglum speaks of Mt Rushmore” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnimFdxTItA)
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore | SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc&t=7s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Locomotive Rag” and “Sweet Little Jean Marie,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast Of Characters
“Gatsby’s Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo
“Charlotte & Pemberley,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Winter Train Home,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland
“Feather,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave
“Evergreen Path,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle
“This is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO
“Stay Up High,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline
“Dream Tides,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by exploring Gutzon Borglum’s grand plans for Mt. Rushmore beyond the four figures of the Presidents.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Winchester Mystery House (https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/)
“Gutzon Borglum’s Concept of the Hall of Records,” by Enid Thompson, c. June 1956. (http://npshistory.com/publications/moru/shs-hall-of-records.pdf)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Goosebumps,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin.
“Vapor” and “Distance,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave.
“Corner Trio,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings.
“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.
“Quiet Epiphany,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts.
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by focusing on the men who are the true heroes of Mt Rushmore - the rough-and-tumble local inexperienced workers who learned their craft and made history.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Boo!” written by Matthew Wigton and performed Dresden, The Flamingo.
“The Morning News,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer.
“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.
“Our Web Of Lies,” written Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.
“Dork The Halls,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters.
“Innovation,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar.
“Soledad,” written by Dario Benedetti and performed by Dario Benedetti.
“This Is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO.
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world’s largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Elevator Music,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo
“I’ve Got A Whole Lotta Swing,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline
“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano
“Spoken Word” and “Low Key,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings
“Entice,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters
“New Jazz Waltz,” written by Jonathan Birkholz and performed by Jazz Lunch
“Pura Vida,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by The Night Train
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of Calvin Coolidge, one of America’s most underestimated Presidents and his key role in putting the wheels of construction into motion.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation (https://coolidgefoundation.org)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Other Clips:
“Calvin Coolidge - Speech on Taxation and Government” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwZnExRb8zU&t=107s)
“Calvin Coolidge Audio Recording” (https://www.c-span.org/video/?96805-47/calvin-coolidge-audio-recording)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Caffeinated Marimba” and “Night Music,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar
“Curiosity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“Magic,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO
“Aim for Grace” and “As I Lay Me Down To Sleep,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Unexpected Turn,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
“The Duke of New York,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty
“Gatsby’s Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo
“Time And Beyond Time,” written and performed by Markus Huber
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by examining the early challenges of the project, including location, opposition, and financing.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Just A Lil’ Treat,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo
“Conundrum,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“Making Preparations,” written Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer
“Atmosphere,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“Rhythm Odyssey,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight
“Waterdrop,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by GEMM
“Video Store,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA
“Ride or Die Trying,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story’s main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Other Music:
“Let the Games Begin” and “The Diary,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-O
“Beat the System,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin
“A Quiet Place,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast
“The State of Things,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban
“Oceanlab,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland
“Quiet Courage,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO
“Don’t Lose Hope,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of three men in South Dakota who had the foresight and determination to make it come into being: Doane Robinson, Peter Norbeck, and William Williamson.
Source Material:
“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)
“The Peter Norbeck Papers at the University of South Dakota,” archived by John N. Olsgaard (https://www.sdhspress.com/journal/south-dakota-history-10-2/dakota-resources-the-peter-norbeck-papers-at-the-university-of-south-dakota/vol-10-no-2-dakota-resources.pdf)
Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Episode Music:
“Rolling Waves” and “Respire,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave
“Adventurous Spirit” and “Free Flow,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille
“Endless Water” and “Tree in the Abbey,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle
“Punch Up,” written by Bryan Dawley and performed by Fleece Mob
“Sunshine Memories,” written by Philip Barnes and performed by Brent Wood
“Gaze,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls
Description:
The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota.
Audio Clips Used (Theme):
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Theme Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Episode Music (License available upon request):
“Every Life Matters,” written and performed by Cody Martin.
“Darkest Space,” written by Dustin Ransom; performed by Lost Ghosts.
“A Kind Word,” “Echoes of Solitude,” and “Stroll the Westbury,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther; performed by Moments.
“High Above” and “Wilderness,” written by Stephen Keech; performed by Wild Wonder.
“LightHeart,” written by Joshua Sudduth; performed by TAYME
A classic episode in which we pay tribute and tell the history of one of America's greatest patriotic songs.
Music/Clips:
“Invisibility Cloak,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).
“Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Tabernacle Choir,” The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSiVjlknuSw).
“2019 Battle Hymn of the Republic,” by Bob Minner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvkGPJPD9h4).
“Across the River,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).
“Say Brothers, Will You Meet Us?” by Columbia Yore, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N8dBex8lY8).
“Battle Hymn of the Republic - Zen Piano: America - Trevor Loucks,” by Trevor Loucks (www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoksOm7SASM
“John Brown’s Body,” by Tom Glazer - Topic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il2qwO7WvUQ).
“Surface Tension 3,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).
“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (The Battle Hymn of the Republic),” by K.L. Phillips (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H21esbqbfoA).
“Mortality,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode).
“Martin Luther King Jr. - I’ve Been to the Mountaintop (Last Speech; Assassinated Next Day),” by AHAVA78 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZbxYGy3As).
“The Greatest Love of All and The Battle Hymn of the Republic - Whitney Houston - Live WHH Remastered,” by Hunter Sullivan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDjqUZDrYsY).
The life of Vincent van Gogh is highlighted, especially his inability to deal with rejection.
Interlude Music:
"Astro Punk," written by Brendan St. Gelais, performed by Reveille
Description:
Trailer for “Rushmore: An American Art Story.” Coming this summer.
Music:
“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.
Audio Clips:
“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)
“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)
“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)
“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)
“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)
“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)
Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with the bronze snake, and how something built for good can eventually be used for something else.
Interlude Music:
“Fresh Air,” written by Wiriyapa Chansuwong, performed by Lunareh. License available upon request.
Ad Music:
“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.
Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with The Golden Calf, showing the affects of disconnection or wrong connection.
Interlude Music:
“Imperial,” written by Aaron Sprinkle, performed by Midnight Daydream. License available upon request.
Ad Music:
“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.
Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with The Tabernacle, which shows the symbiotic relationship between Creator and creative.
Interlude Music:
“5 Stars,” written by Fabio Poian and performed by Syncro. License available upon request.
Ad Music:
“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.
Our series “People Who Made Things” continues with The Tower of Babel and what made it so wrong.
Interlude Music:
“A New Hope,” written and performed by Ryan Saranich. License available upon request.
Ad Music:
“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.
Our series “People Who Made Things” begins with Noah and what it’s like to create something never seen before.
Interlude Music:
“Low Lit Blues,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings. License available upon request.
Ad Music:
“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.
What creative project can you at least get started this summer. We take a spiritual and practical look at doing so.
Music:
“Winning Numbers,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther, performed by Liberty. “Low Lit Blues,” written by Dustin Ransom, performed by Renderings. License available upon request.
Some of the best comedy bits to air on MattCast Music Used: “Uptown Lovers,” written by Dean Palya and performed by AFTERNOONZ; “Strike No Spare,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters; “Lounge Lover,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo; “Jazz Express,” written and performed by Fabio Poian
It’s easier to tear down than build up. But as artists, when can we use art to de-create something that needs to be torn down?Interlude Music:“Trip Don’t Fall, written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Midnight Daydream. License available upon request.Ad Music:“Sunset Cruise,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO. License available upon request.
Our final look into “Who Killed Jesus” examines whether Jesus as God could even be killed, as well as his deeper plan and motivation for it all.The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.Clips Used (Opener):The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)Other Clips:“Dallas Willard - Creation was an act of joy” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z4PcpqGwPI&t=170s); “Tim Keller on Jesus’s death as an act of friendship” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkFUdo7P8o); “What are the proofs for the resurrection of Jesus?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9lI5jPTnQ&t=207s); “John Piper: The Explosive Power of the Resurrection | Sing! Conference Highlight” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBpbOT8EzXc); “The Historical Facts Argument for the Resurrection - Dr. Gary Habermas” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fKZ9QyHH4&t=167s); “The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Ancient Fiction? | N.T. Wright at UT Austin” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz201Od_Xe4&t=1s); “Trevor Hudson - Experiencing the Presence of Resurrection Love” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKYZ2xDuxJI&t=353s)Music:“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “The Rise of Hope” by Caleb Etheridge; “Inspire” by Shimmer; “Longing for Home” by Gold Coast; “Less Traveled” by Kevin Graham; “Forevermore” by Reveille; “Resurrection” and “Discovering the Ancients” by Cody Martin
Part 4 of our investigation into “Who Killed Jesus” focuses on why Jesus came to earth in the first place. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.Clips Used (Opener):The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)Other Clips:“2007: Marion Jones admits to doping” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkQpTdVK1cc); “R.C. Sproul: The Necessity of the Atonement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrGYoRdNOes&t=199s); “The Real Meaning of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mcW0RSW7w&t=870s); “Adrian Rogers: Why the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkmmOkJrGU&t=341s); “The Power and Message of the Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL8mJQ39zjw); “Why Did Jesus Have to Die?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9GenitjQg&t=299s)Music:“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Still Waters” by Greater Still; “Redemption” and “Sweet Memories” by Adam Saban; “The Changing Tides” by Brent Wood; “Atmos” by Gold Coast; “I Dream in Three” by JCar; “Hope” by Fair Frame
Part 3 of our look into “Who Killed Jesus” centers on those who delivered Jesus into the hands of the Romans: his own countrymen. The opinions expressed in the videos or source material connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.Source Material:“The Opposition of the Pharisees to Jesus as Teacher and Messiah,” (https://uir.unisa.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10500/16170/dissertation_tarasenko_a.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1Clips Used (Opener):The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)Other Clips:“The Killing of Jesus, Part 1 - The Story Begins” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J9lggWhjNI&t=43s); “Jesus before the Sanhedrin (Mark 14:53–72) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-UfKIGdiOI&t=69s); “The Sinless Savior before the Sinister Sanhedrin - Part Two (Luke 22:63-71)” (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+sinless+savior+before+the+)Music:“Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Distant” and “Like Wind” by EVOE; “Set Free” by Abel; “Holy Ground” by Cody Masters; “A New Season” by Holiday on the Moon; “In the Night” and “Murmur” by Lost Ghosts; “Changing” by Outside the Sky
Part 2 of our investigation into who killed Jesus begins continues with the man who gave the order for Christ to be crucified: Pontius Pilate.The opinions expressed in the videos connected to this podcast are not necessarily those of Monumental Ministries.Clips Used (Opener):The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)Other Clips:“Who was the real Pontius Pilate? The man who killed Christ - timeline” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppoqtIu2ug); “Pilate’s trial of Christ - Jesus: His Life (S1, E6) - History Channel” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73LZbVK-7Vc)Music: “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; "Druid" by Wicked Cinema; "Nocturnal" by Stephen Keech; "In Cathedral Hall," by JCar; "Letting Go" by Moments; "Things Gone Wrong" by Moments; "Narrow Time" by Chelsea McGough; "Ever After" by Markus Huber
Our investigation of who killed Jesus begins with the most obvious perpetrators: the soldiers who tortured, whipped, and crucified Christ.Big thanks to worldhistory.org for background historical information.Clips Used (Opener):The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s)Other Clips: “The Horror of a Roman Scourging - Rick Renner” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZIxkhIzEgE&t=651s); “Jesus Suffering and Crucifixion - A Medical Point of View” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B3kgiLxybY&t=564s)Music:“In the Beginning” and “Powering Up” by Salon Dijon; “Changing” by Outside the Sky; “Murmur” by Lost Ghosts; “Endless Night” by Moments; “West” by Shimmer. Licensing available by request.
A limited podcast series focusing on the brutality and responsibility for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Coming this Passion Season.Clips used:The Real Meaning of the Cross - Billy Graham (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+real+meaning+of+the+cross+billy+graham); Bill O'Reilly talks about "Killing Jesus" on 60 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEf5gheGwg&t=97s); Jesus was Innocent - important sermon clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDGPuwmuemo); Jordan Peterson discusses the story of Christ's crucifixion on Joe Rogan Experience podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzif0afjN5A&t=77s); Who killed Jesus and why? The politics surrounding his death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzIbAskEmR8&t=150s); Jesus was Innocent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6h0Jvl4q8s); Who Killed Jesus? The historical context of Jesus' crucifixion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLkD4JmTbQk&t=43s);
Will artificial intelligence eventually make artists obsolete? What is our scriptural response?Interlude Music:“Lucky Me,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters. License available upon request.Ad Music:“Homestead,” written by Matthew Wigton, performed by Shimmer. License available upon request.
Today we offer another perspective on “The Embrace,” the controversial new sculpture unveiled in Boston recently. We also talk about the evolution of art and its perceptions to the public as the years go by.Interlude Music: “Duff and a Shot,” written and performed by Sam Marsh. License available upon request.Ad Music: “Homestead,” written by Matthew Wigton, performed by Shimmer. License available upon request.
Climate protestors are expressing alarm by “defacing” great works of art. Today we examine how those who don’t create inevitably destroy, and how creators who don’t create destroy themselves. Interlude Music: “Away in a Manger,” by Renderings, written by Dustin Ransom (IPI #590180944). A Soundstripe production (IPI #882718598). License available upon request.
The life of Rembrandt shows one of self-reflection (and maybe obsession) that brought about some of the best art in Western history.
All music provided by Stephen Keech and promoted by Soundtripe. Copyright available upon request.
Research Material: “Rembrandt van Rijn: Biography and Chronology” - (http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/rembrandt_life_and_work.htm) “Rembrandt Harmensz Van Rijn: Dutch painter of the soul” - https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/musiciansartistsandwriters/rembrandt-harmensz-van-rijn.html) “Rembrandt, Geertje Dircx and Hendrickje Stoffels” - (https://mydailyartdisplay.uk/2013/05/06/rembrandt-geertje-dircx-and-hendrickje-stoffels/) “Self-Portrait: Rembrandt van Rijn) - (https://www.nga.gov/collection/highlights/rembrandt-self-portrait.html) “Rembrandt van Ryn: A Protestant Artist,” by Art Farstad in Journal Articles - (https://faithalone.org/journal-articles/rembrandt-van-ryn-a-protestant-artist/#_ftn9d) “Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul” - (https://www.rembrandt-van-rijn.com/self-portrait-as-the-apostle-paul/) “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” by Henri Nouwen, Doubleday, 1992.
The world is now making the mistake of Christians creatively…because we’re not understanding the 3 “A’s” of creativity and their proper order.
Missionaries David & Vicki Elliott are actively discipling the creative community of Sarasota, Florida. Hear about their journey and how the Lord, through simple obedience, ushered them into an exciting new era of ministry. If you'd like to support them, go to https://artisansculture.com/support
The apostle Paul warned of a time when people will surround themselves with teachers who say what their itching ears want to hear. How can artists combat this creatively and say hard things to the Kingdom? Ad Music: “Dusty Hills,” by Ketsa (ketsamusic.com) from the album “Raising Frequency,” 2019. Track shortened for editorial purposes. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode)
The Danish film “Babbette’s Feast” conveys the power of artistry and generosity. Ad Music: “Good Times,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Inspiring Background Music,” 2022. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
A history and tribute to The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Music/Clips: “Invisibility Cloak,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Battle Hymn of the Republic - The Tabernacle Choir,” The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSiVjlknuSw). “2019 Battle Hymn of the Republic,” by Bob Minner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvkGPJPD9h4). “Across the River,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Say Brothers, Will You Meet Us?” by Columbia Yore, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N8dBex8lY8). “Battle Hymn of the Republic - Zen Piano: America - Trevor Loucks,” by Trevor Loucks (www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoksOm7SASM “John Brown’s Body,” by Tom Glazer - Topic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il2qwO7WvUQ). “Surface Tension 3,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (The Battle Hymn of the Republic),” by K.L. Phillips (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H21esbqbfoA). “Mortality,” by Podington Bear, from the album, “Piano I,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Martin Luther King Jr. - I’ve Been to the Mountaintop (Last Speech; Assassinated Next Day),” by AHAVA78 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZbxYGy3As). “The Greatest Love of All and The Battle Hymn of the Republic - Whitney Houston - Live WHH Remastered,” by Hunter Sullivan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDjqUZDrYsY).
In art, sometimes it isn’t so much about what but when we create. Sometimes we may need to delay a project for maximum impact later. How do we know?
A dramatic reenactment of Luke 24 and the two men who walked to Emmaus from Jerusalem on Resurrection Sunday, encountering a mysterious stranger along the way. “Inner Sanctuary,” by Gotama, from the album, “Music for Meditation & Yoga”, 2020. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhM6DWr124) “Against All Odds,” “Betrayed,” “Redemption,” and “Rescued,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Crime Background Music (Mini-Scores).” Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).
How do we create through trauma? Matt uses his recent life experience to walk through the obstacles.
What role does hope play in our lives, and how important is it to maintain it? The necessity of hope is addressed brilliantly in Part 2 of the series, "Movies that Moved Me," “The Shawshank Redemption."
Are you living the same day over and over again? This is the question posed by “Groundhog Day.” Today we’ll find out why it’s one of Matt’s “Movies that Moved Me.”
Filmmaking is maybe the worst it’s ever been in our lifetime. Except for superhero movies, Hollywood is trapped in a boring echo chamber. However the Christian film industry seems to be slowly rising to the occasion. Matt had advice for both camps.
A Christmas story for people-helpers and those who quietly and consistently display Jesus everywhere. Music: “Santa Sled,” by Lobo Loco, from the album, “Christmas Inside,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode).
The following songs are from Jordan Biel’s EP, “Away in a Manger,” 2020 (used with permission): “O Come, All Ye Faithful” “Born in Bethlehem” “Away in a Manger” “Silent Night”
“Christmas Eve,” by Borrtex, from the album, “Christmas Time,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
The followings songs are from the Borrtex album, “Christmas Time II,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Early Morning” “Ice Skating” “Home Decoration” “Opening Presents”
“Amazing Grace on the Bagpipes at Belfontaine Cemetery St Louis, MO” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZvjSbq5mIM)
“Drummer Boy,” by Jordan Biel, 2019 (used with permission).
You asked for it: Dr Fauci is back with his new album: COVID Christmas 2. Matt also talks about the need for accountability in the lives of creatives. Almost everyone needs a deadline - let’s embrace it. Ad Music: “We Need A Little Christmas,” (Karaoke Instrumental Track) (In the style of Mame and Angela Lansbury) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRyA-16tK08 “Little Drummer Boy Karaoke” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrmUWB7n55w “Silver Bells Accompaniment” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFDP4oMiBpY “Cash Register Cha-Ching - Sound Effect” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIZ5Sh6UKY0 “Christmas Songs - Do You Hear What I Hear (Karaoke Version) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRS9ybQpg4
Thomas Edison is credited as saying that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Today we explore the inspiration/perspiration of the creative process and God’s role in it.
Ad Music:“Gradual Sunrise,” by David Hilowitz, from the album, “Gradual Sunrise,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
The complicated and creative life of Edgar Allan Poe is explored, including two dramatic readings of his works and a twist at the end of his life you have probably never heard.
The Raven: Dark Ambient Melodies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LptTKfrHSi4), by Apocryphos, Kammarheit, Atrium Carceri - “A Lonely Strain” (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/onyx) and “Northumbria” by Sacred Ground (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/helluland). “Sound Effect - Knock on the Door - Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJDIfS0Psk) “Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU) “Old Window Open and Close HQ Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3y4mBNFEEM)
The Tell-Tale Heart: “1 Hour of Royalty Free Horror Music” by Marc v/d Meulen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnPSMNuHtw) “Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU) “Heartbeat Sound Effect - Slow, Fast, Creepy, Irregular, Normal - Free Download I No Copyright” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLXLo3rEdrE)
Other Music: “Chance,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Cloister,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode). “Waiting,” by Edoy from the album, “Instrospection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode “Far Out There,” by Sergey Cheremisinov, from the album, “The Healing,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
Cleveland Cavaliers PA Announcer Sean Peebles talks about his life and career, how Christ has changed his life, and how his pattern of excellence and patience led to the job of a lifetime.
A recent event at the U.S. Southern border has reminded us of the power of photography. One image reignited debate as border patrol agents, while chasing down Haitian refugees, appeared to be using whips on them. A firestorm erupted. In this episode, we look not only at that but other powerful photos in America's history and how they shaped opinion and policy.
Pastor Phil Anderson talks about the value of expository preaching and how it not only can bring new life to the pulpit but also to the pew.
This is a retelling of the events of September 11, 2001 - a 20th anniversary reminder to “Never Forget”. Audio Clips: 9/11 ATC Transcripts & Audio - FAA NORAD Tapes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYBhgEm3j7A) American Airlines Flight 77 - ATC Recording [TERRORIST SUICIDE HIJACKING] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JthSCwQAco) 102 Minutes That Changed America: 15th Anniversary Edition (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi2vdOSoFFI) ”It’s Too Quiet” The Early Morning Television of 9/11/2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMVTB2aVUg0) 102 Minutes That Changed America (With Minor Edits) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJY_B7-nemc) 9/11 audio recordings offer dramatic timeline (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RM5HM37CwI) 9/11 INSIDE THE PENTAGON - The Second Plane - PBS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZBRXe52K1w) 9/11 Voices From the Air: Recordings from Passengers Onboard - 911 Documentary - Reel Truth.History (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpI575rjPEM) 9/11 WTC Collapse of North Tower (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8JG7vMQYqA) 9/11: Airliner hits North Tower (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VveRmJpFW6o) 9/11 Phone Calls from People Trapped in the Towers - 911 Documentary - Reel Truth History (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8V9DEEx_cA) 911 Call from inside World Trade Center September 11, 2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI9iQckRj7o) 9/11: The First News Reports (2001) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDv3_KfdBs4) 09.11.01: The Pentagon is hit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsu612VSxbc) 9/11/01: The towers are hit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eTzV7HvKHU) AS IT HAPPENED - The 9/11 Pentagon Attack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDUhyW6zjFk) Cameraman caught in aftermath of Twin Towers collapse on 9/11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQk5Qw8hHGA) Chilling Footage Inside the World Trade Center Right After 9/11 Attacks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnneC0tviTE) Final Moments at Ground Zero before and during Collapse. 9/11 twin towers falling September 11th (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1bl24oApM) FOX 4 Good Day - September 11 2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo-v9Nge6Zw) FOX News 9-11-2001 Live Coverage 8:46 A.M E.T - 5:00 P.M E.T (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4ByJjeJ3mM) George W Bush delivers his first public speech after 9/11 attack (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP1K84iRZPo) Good Morning America 9-11-01 - ABC Network Live as Tragedy Occurred (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K5rSpuXTgg) N.J. Burkett reporting as Twin Towers begin to collapse on September 11, 2001 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCPVNLLo-mI) Naudet brothers 9/11 Documentary - 1st plane hits North Tower (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miA8Td4oNcY) September 11 Attack on World Trade Center (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiOIxuHXG-g) September 11,2001-WOR Radio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BlUE8vaysw) The Stories They Tell- Voicemail from Flight 175 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gulhkfAjTko) *Today Show 9-11-01 - Live on NBC as Tragedy Occurred (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uiSq0jfVpM) Score: “Altitude,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Forgotten,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Tense Cinematic Music” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTz6Qp7QE_c), by Argosound (www.argosound.com). “Yearbook,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Night - Dark Cinematic Soundscape,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRh0xL6ei2M) by Argosound (www.argosound.com). “An Approach,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Assurance,” by Eday 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Leaving,” by Eday, from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode). “Ave Maria Hymn,” by Eday, 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode).
The fields are white to harvest. Christians need to be working, and artists need to be creating with the intent of bringing the hope of Christ to our hopeless world. Ad Music: “Suspect Located,” by Scott Holmes (http://scottholmesmusic.com), 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”—Malcolm S. Forbes. This series finale explores that. Ad Music: “Extreme Sport,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Rock Background Music,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)
Description: Money and fame don’t change us - they make our qualities pronounced to a greater degree. Artist Spotlight: “Good Stories,” by Storyside Worship. c. 2019
It’s important as artists to be mindful of some things, most to some extent we will experience as blessings, that don’t so much change who we are but exacerbate who we are. In part 1 of the series, we explore our relationships.
Matt talks about a recent auction item that baffles him. How far do we go in subjective interpretation of our work? Can it go too far? Source Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0kbgXDMQUs&t=156s Spotlight Artist: Daulton Reese, "Author of My Story." https://www.innovaterecords.com/daulton-reese
Almost every artist wishes they could do it full-time, but the reality is quite different. Matt talks about an artist’s “side hustle,” and how they needn’t be ashamed of it. Ad Music: “Cinematic Trailer,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Cinematic Background Music,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
Art isn’t art until it’s released. Matt walks through the importance of not keeping our creativity to ourselves.
A tribute to the extraordinary life of gospel singer Mahalia Jackson...possibly the greatest singer you've never heard of. Music (all performed by Mahalia Jackson): “I’m On My Way,” author and origin unknown. Traditional gospel song. “Didn’t It Rain,” author unknown. Traditional gospel song. First arranged by Henry Thacker Burleigh in 1919. “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” first published in 1927 in the hymnal, “Spirituals Triumphant Old and New.” Traditional African-American spiritual. “Just a Closer Walk With Thee,” author and origin unknown. Traditional gospel song. “Move On Up a Little Higher,” written by Rev. W. Herbert Brewster, 1946. “How I Got Over,” composed and published by Clara Ward, 1951. “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” music from a traditional gospel song. Lyrics by Thomas Dorsey, 1932. “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” lyrics by Civilia Martin, music by Charles Gabriel, 1905. “Elijah Rock,” author and origin unknown. Traditional spiritual. Interview Clips: “Mahalia Jackson Interview 1971,” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-UwQMkWLKE). “How Martin Luther King went Off Script in ‘I Have a Dream’,” on Wall Street Journal YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxlOlynG6FY).
We have such a poor understanding of heaven, which negatively impacts our life on earth. Creatives and believers in general need to recover our view of heaven and all its magnificence. Ad Music: “Acoustic Indie Folk,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Inspiring Background Music,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
An interactive communion service with opportunities for reflection and artistic expression. Soundtrack: “Ambient Sonata,” by Dee Yan-Key, from the album, “Ambient Sonata,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode). Song had numerous fade ins and outs for dramatic purposes. “Sensitivity,” by Livio Amato, from the album, “Collected Thoughts,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode). “Sleepy Lion - Pianopart (ID 810),” by Lobo Loco from the album, “Space or Fly.” Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Song was shortened for dramatic effect. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode). “Ascending Light,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Film & Documentary,” 2016. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode). “Days Gone By,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Film & Documentary,” 2016. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode). “Charcoal,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Ambient Atmospheres,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). “Rise,” by Ryan Andersen, from the album, “Solitude (Piano Atmospherics),” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Retreat,” by Gold Coast. Written by Andrew Dean Piland. Distributed by soundstripe.com. License available upon request. “You Are Near,” by Marcel Preston & Jonathan Clarke, from the album, “Here is Love,” 2011. Song used with permission of the composer.
This is a message Matt recently preached using the setting of a courtroom to convey why the Gospel was necessary and how the cross provides ultimate justice in our lives.
Receiving commissions is probably the best way to get paid as an artist, but can be seen as limiting. Today we rediscover how involved God is in commissions.
Randy Young continues our conversation, emphasizing how pastors and artists can connect. How speaks of the importance of accountability and discipleship in the life of the artists within the church context.
Randy Young speaks about his early days and church planting experience, specifically speaking to making a church a welcoming place for artists.
Our relationship with God needs to get out of the kiddie pool. His presence is where we spill our soul, hold nothing back, love well, and be loved well in return. Ad Music: “Bandits,” by Ketsa, from the album, “Unified Division,” 2021. Tracked shortened for dramatic purposes. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
In honor of Presidents’ Day, we take a look at the life and greatness of President Abraham Lincoln. Soundtrack: “Origin 1,” by Scott Holmes, from the album “Colossal Stillness.” 2014. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY-4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode). “Song Sparrow Serenade,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Field Report Vol. II: Reed Canyon (Instrumental),” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.rog. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Sals Piano Solo,” by Blue Dot Sessions, from the album, “Duke Lake,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Ink,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Atmospheric Piano,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Arctic,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Delicate Felt Piano,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Never Miss a Moment,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Inspiring Background Music,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
We talk a good game about making the Lord first in our lives, but do we really do it? In deepening our love for God, we need to ask the Lord how specifically we can put Him first in specific ways in our life and our art. “Dusty Hills,” by Ketsa (ketsamusic.com) from the album “Raising Frequency,” 2019. Track shortened for editorial purposes. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode)
We in the Church have become consumers of worship, rather than an instrument of conveying deep love for the Lord. It deepens our relationship with Him, especially as we make it a daily expression. Ad Music: “Dream Stroll,” by Ketsa, from the album, “Abundance,” 2021. Track shortened for time purposes. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
One way we can love the Lord more deeply is by knowing, appreciating, and telling our story in Christ. Matt tells his story and how crucial it is for Jesus to be seen as the center of it. Ad Music: “Better World,” by Ketsa, from the album, “Abundance,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode).
Neither political side has the moral high ground. More than ever, believers must be deeply rooted in Christ’s love, so that we know how to be before knowing what to do. Ad Music: “Good Times,” by Scott Holmes Music, from the album, “Carefree Music 2020,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
The gospel is the good news - but we also need to understand the bad news we were living until the "good news" set us free. We can love the Lord deeply when we realized how ultimately loved we already are.
Matt talks about an over-arching mission for 2021 of following the two great commandments and how it directly affects our art. Ad Music: “Morning Mood,” by Edward Grieg, from “Peer Gynt - Suite No.1, Op. 46”, 1875. “Early Morning Overdose,” by Bad Batch of Acid, from the album, “Contempt Media Vol. #02: Finite,” 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode).
Matt walks through personal and creative goals for the next year, emphasizing that we won’t get there on our own. Only by joining with Jesus can we see real change in our lives. Ad Music: “Walking,” by Superconcrete, 2004. Distributed by tribeofnoise.com. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode)
Matt performs a dramatic reading of his short story, “Ruining Christmas”.
Soundtrack: From the album, “Christmas Time,” by Borrtex, 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Love and Generosity” “Buying presents” “Happy Holidays” From the album, “Christmas Time II,” by Borrtex, 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Telling Stories” - split into two segments “Snowy Afternoon” - split into two segments “Lights of Winter” “Family Together” - split into two segments; layered & lengthened for time “Children’s Joy” “Sledging in Forest” “Christmas Tree” “In the Path of Totality,” by Soularflair, from the album, “Soundtrack Sampler 2 (Film/TV/Games),” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode). Used partial song. “Tell the World,” by Caleb Etheridge, 2020. License available by request.
I pay tribute to “It’s a Wonderful Life,” my favorite movie of all-time. This episode is especially geared to all the George Baileys out there who play by the rules and wonder if it matters. Soundtrack: “Snowfall,” by TRG Banks, from the album, “TRG Banks’ Christmas Album,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under Public Domain CC0 1.0 Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/). “Buffalo Gals,” written by John Hodges; adapted by Dimitri Tiomkin, 1946.
Dickens, like many of us, is complicated. His brilliance is slightly shadowed by a cloud of choices he made in his personal life…a life of secrets. However, this flawed instrument gave us some of the best prose in the English language. Ad Music: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTRjvjVge51X-ILJ4i22ew); “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfRC80jSAc8); “Mary, Did You Know?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ljQ13TbyM); “O Christmas Tree” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmQPYXNxDYI) Background Music: “Christmas Meditation,” by Dee Yan-Key, from the album, “Christmas Album,” 2020. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode).
The Tower of Babel is proof that sometimes God has to disrupt our plans for fame and fortune. It should cause us as artists and pastors to ask, “What are we making?" Ad Music: “Hopeful Journey,” by Scott Holmes, from the album, “Corporate & Motivational Music 2,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
One of the most neglected tools we have at our disposal as believers is thanksgiving. It’s not a holiday so much as a discipline that remembers God’s faithfulness in the past, help in the present, and blessing in the future. Ad Music: “Like JJ (ID 1281),” by Lobo Loco, from the album, “Around,” 2020. Distributed by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode). Song was lengthened to equal vocal track. Response Music: “Retreat,” by Gold Coast. Written by Andrew Dean Piland. Distributed by soundstripe.com. License available upon request.
Isn’t it interesting how we separate work and play? Shouldn’t our creative work be fun, even though it’s not easy? Work and play should be a both/and, not an either/or. Ad Music: “Corporate Vision,” by Scott Holmes, from the album, “Corporate & Motivational Music,” 2018. Distributed by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
Our spiritual enemy is always after our gifts as artists, whether to convince us to stop using them or using them against us when we’ve had a modicum of success. How do we fight it?
Politics and art have been frenemies over the years. How do Christian artists walk the line between expressing their beliefs while being accessible to the largest audience possible? When do our political beliefs need to bow to our Kingdom beliefs? “Northern Lullaby,” by Sergey Cheremisinov, from the album, “The Healing,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Empty Lines,” by Unheard Music Concepts, from the album, “Harbour,” 2016. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).
Our month-long emphasis on Pastor Appreciation concludes with a special production giving tribute to pastors and shepherds in the Church today. Background music: Act 1: “Appreciation,” by Chad Crouch, from the album, “Evolver,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). Act 2: “Solitude,” by Ryan Andersen, from the album, “Solitude (Piano Atmospherics),” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Flawless,” by Ryan Andersen, from the album, “Solitude (Piano Atmospherics),” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). Act 3: “A Broken Man,” by Jordan Biel, from the album, “A Broken Man.” Copyright 2020, Innovate Records. (https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-broken-man/1529908306)
More than ever, pastors need friends, but it’s one of the most challenging aspects of the ministry. We explore the mechanics and practics of finding healthy friendship as pastors, reminding ourselves that the Lord desires it for us even more than we do.
Ad Music: “Piano Parapentes (ID 1155),” by Lobo Loco, from the album, “In a Movie,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed by CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode). “Dawn Awaits,” by Cody Martin. (License available upon request) “Cue 4 - Sad-Loss-Grief-Dark-Piano backmasked (A Darker Side To Light),” by Soularflair, from the album, “CUES for Film, TV, Games, etc (SOLO PIANO - or mostly piano),” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed by CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode). “Aspire,” by Scott Holmes, from the album, “Corporate & Motivational Music 2,” 2018.
In a time where Christians enjoy trashing their church, current and even present, Matt looks back at his formative years and counts the blessings of the church that made such an influence on his life. “Inspirational Outlook” by Scott Holmes, from the album, “Inspiring & Upbeat Music,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Horizon Ending” by Soft and Furious, from the album, “You know where to find me,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CCO 1.0 - Universal (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode).
To kick off our Pastor Appreciation series, Matt talks with veteran pastor and minister Roger Larrison about the joys and challenges of pastoring, what to do when you feel like quitting, and the legacies we leave behind.
Our series on masks concludes as Matt talks about the importance of transparency in our art - our level of openness, and how much is too much? Ad music: “Spencer-Bluegrass,” by Lobo Loco, from the album, “Salad Mixed,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode).
Our series on masks continues as we examine our personality types and how we shouldn’t allow to become unhealthy masks that contribute to dysfunction and corrosion. Ad Music: “Dusty Hills,” by Ketsa (ketsamusic.com) from the album “Raising Frequency,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode)
Matt interviews author Steve Rosenberger about his maturation as an author, his writing method, and his advice to aspiring writers.
Our series on masks continues as we use the old masks of Greek theatre to examine the “comedy” and “tragedy” masks we all wear. Ad Music: “Sand Dweller,” by Metre, from the album, “Motif,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode).
Matt begins a series on masks - how we all wear them and where they come from. Music: "Little Idea," by Scott Holmes, from the album, "Inspiring & Upbeat Music," 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
Matt uses the complicated story of artist Vincent Van Gogh to show how both the church world and art world missed it with him during his life. Van Gogh’s wounds of rejection haunted him as a man and artist, but Jesus understands rejection more than anyone. Music: “Motivational,” by Scott Holmes from the album, “Corporate & Motivational Music 2,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
Filmmaker Travis Pollert reminds us that authentic relationship is the key to bringing grace and the Gospel to all people in all places. “Bossa Nova,” by Simon Mathewson, from the album, “Some Silly Songs,” 2016. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode).
Filmmaker Travis Pollert talks about what specifically drew him to film, his challenges of starting and maintaining a business in the creative world, and how his life and leadership give him opportunities to bring the gospel to others. Ad Music: “Stomps and Claps,” by Scott Holmes, from the album, “Inspiring & Upbeat Music,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode). “Mystery Logo,” by Scott Holmes, from the album, “Music Logos,” 2016. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).
We examine the lives of two artists who were contemporaries of one another, both of whom couldn't have been more different. Yet there is one common link between them. That link will determine where we go with our art and our lives.
In honor of Independence Day, Matt gives the story of the Vietnam War Memorial and the marvel of its simplicity. News Archives: British Pathe, CBS News, Iconic, Documentary Tube, Nuclear Vault, PBS, Battlefield Sources, ABC News, British Movietone, KTLA News, NBC News, WOR, Richard Nixon Foundation, AP Archive, ColdWarWarriors Soundtrack: "New England Air," by BOPD, from the album, "Old Paper Houses Soundtrack," 2013. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Headwaters Instrumental,” by Chad Crouch from the album, “Field Report Vol. II: Reed Canyon,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Arrival of the Geese (Instrumental),” by Chad Crouch from the album, "Field Report Vol. II: Reed Canyon,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Seafoam,” by Chad Crouch from the album, “Atmospheric Piano,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “Linen,” by Chad Crouch from the album, “Atmospheric Piano,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “American Crow,” by Chad Crouch from the album, “Birds of Oaks Bottom: Piano Solos,” 2018. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode). “American Song,” by Maya Solovey from the album, “Maya Solovéy, I:II,” 2011. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/legalcode).
Matt’s conversation with Bill Wade continues, as they talk about being a witness for Christ in a sphere where few are found and about his interactions with younger generations. Ad Music: “Good Night (trailer rework)” by Coldnoise from the album “Good Night,” 2015. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Matt talks to Bill Wade, Founder and Executive/Artistic Director of Inlet Dance Theatre about his creative career, from his initial interests to his interactions in the church world. Ad Music: “Corporate Presentation,” by Scott Holmes from the album, “,” 201. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode)
Interview with Jordan Biel on songwriting - his experiences and process. Ad Music: “90s Sitcom Joy” by John Bartmann (https://johnbartmann.com), 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
Perspectives from three lesser-known characters in the Easter story. Background Music: “Lilac,” by Chad Crouch, 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/); “Find Rest” by Hyson, 2017. Promoted by freemusicarchive.com. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/); “Arise, My Darling, My Beautiful One,” by Hyson, 2018. Licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
In this first episode, Matt outlines the mission of the podcast - to bring the church world and the art world a little closer together. Ad Music - "Dusty Hills" by Ketsa from the album "Raising Frequency", 2019 - ketsamusic.com; Promoted by freemusicarchive.com; license under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0)