Makers & Mystics

Stephen Roach

Makers & Mystics is the podcast for the art-driven, spiritually adventurous seekers of truth and lovers of life.

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Artist Profile Series 01: Hans Rookmaaker
Hans Rookmaaker was a Dutch Scholar and art professor. He is most known for his book “Modern Art and the Death of Culture.” In this episode, Stephen discusses Rookmaaker’s views on art as an act of faith versus art as religious propaganda. Join The Creative Collective Music by Cambo Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Jun 8, 2018 · 7 min
S4 E1: How To Fix A Broken Record with Amena Brown
Amena Brown is a poet, speaker, author and event host. Named one of Rejuvenate Magazine's Top 40 under 40 Changemakers, Amena is the author of five spoken word albums and two non-fiction books: Breaking Old Rhythms and her latest release How to Fix a Broken Record. In this season premiere episode, Stephen talks to Amena about success and failure, the effects of social media on artists and how vinyl records became one of her entry points to relationship with God. Patrons can listen to an additional interview with Amena Brown on money management here. Amenabrown.com Additional Interview with Amena on The Artist and Money Management Connect with Amena Become a patron of the podcast Makers and Mystics website Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
May 29, 2018 · 34 min
S3 E15: Season Finale! On Emotional Health with Jonathan & Melissa Helser
http://www.patreon.com/makersandmystics http://www.jonathanhelser.com Sponsor Link: Matt Tommey Mentoring PURCHASE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
May 3, 2018 · 27 min
S3 E14: On Honesty, Propaganda & Risk Averse Art
Become A Patron Sponsor Link: Matt Tommey Mentoring Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Apr 19, 2018 · 29 min
S3 E13: Living As Custodians Of Fascination
http://www.patreon.com/makersandmystics Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Apr 5, 2018 · 31 min
S3 E12: What The Night Sings with Vesper Stamper
Connect with Vesper Buy The Book Join The Makers & Mystics Collective Sponsor Link: Matt Tommey Mentoring Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Mar 21, 2018 · 29 min
S3 E 11: A Legacy of Authenticity with Mighty Mykell
Connect with Mighty Mykell Join the Makers & Mystics Collective Tickets to The Breath & the Clay Sponsor Link: Matt Tommey Mentoring Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Mar 8, 2018 · 22 min
S3 E10: Welcome Home: Re-storying The Narratives We Live By with Joel McKerrow
Connect with Joel McKerrow Additional Discussion on Patreon Tickets to The Breath & the Clay Sponsor Link: Matt Tommey Mentoring Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Feb 21, 2018 · 28 min
S 3 E9: On The Relationship Between Art & Faith with Stephen Roach
Tickets To The Breath & The Clay Become A Patron of The Podcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Feb 7, 2018 · 24 min
S3 E8: A Creative Liturgy of Everyday Life with Emily Freeman
You can connect with Emily Freeman's blog, podcast and writings at: emilypfreeman.com Featured music in this episode is provided by Songs of Water. This episode is sponsored by Matt Tommey Mentoring. Tickets to The Breath and the Clay creative arts gathering March 22-24 2019 Patrons of this podcast can visit Patreon.com/makersandmystics for an additional interview with Emily on her journey into writing for additional Patron only content and discount registration to the Breath and the Clay. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Jan 25, 2018 · 31 min
S3 E7: Cosmos In The Chaos with Abstract Artist Ty Nathan Clark
Patrons of this podcast can visit Patreon.com/makersandmystics for an additional interview with Ty on his work in the making of this film and further discussions of his creative process. Featured Music: Longlake The Slow Tickets to The Breath & the Clay March 22-25th 2018 Cosmos In The Chaos Spotify Playlist Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Jan 11, 2018 · 38 min
S3 E6: The Year In Review
Tickets to The Breath & the Clay - March 23-25 2018 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Dec 29, 2017 · 31 min
Bonus Episode with Maker Coffee: The Caffeinated Session
Become a Makers & Mystics patron and receive discounted tickets to The Breath & the Clay and a free canister of Maker coffee shipped to your home! Get tickets to The Breath & the Clay. **Early Registration ends December 31st, 2017! Connect with Maker Coffee. Listen to the Makers & Mystics Spotify playlist! Featured Music in this episode is provided by Chris Miller's music group FYR FYTR Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Dec 21, 2017 · 11 min
S3 E5: The Inverted Kingdom with Actor Anna McGahan
You can follow Anna on Instagram or her blog at: A Forbidden Room Featured Music in this episode is provided by: Tina Boonstra Listen on Spotify and Your Friendly Neighborhood Listen on Bandcamp Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Dec 14, 2017 · 32 min
S 3 E 4: Honesty In Artistry with Josh Riebock
Josh Riebock is the best-selling author of the memoir, Heroes and Monsters and My Generation. He is host of the popular podcast, The Marrow, and a sought-after storyteller and poet at venues around the country for his captivating artistry and honesty. In this episode, Stephen talks with Josh about cultivating honesty within artistry and how beauty and terror sometimes appear inextricably linked. Tom Waits, Nirvana, Charles Bukowski, William Shakespeare, Stranger Things and the love and violence within scripture are among the topics of their discussion. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Nov 29, 2017 · 36 min
S3 E3: A Journey To The Heart with Ken Helser
Ken Helser is a visual artist, storyteller, musician and founder of the 52-acre retreat center, A Place For The Heart in Sophia, North Carolina. For the past 30 years, Ken has mentored students from across the world, teaching them to hear and journal the voice of God through writing. Currently, Ken partners with his son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan David and Melissa Helser at their 18 Inch Journey School.In this episode, Ken talks with Stephen about the core motives of the heart and how to navigate the deeper concerns facing many artists today. Ken shares from his own journey through rejection, imitation and the discovery of how "the key to discipline is desire."Featured Music by Cageless Birds Tickets to The Breath & The Clay creative arts gathering Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Nov 8, 2017 · 33 min
S3 E2: Urban Monks & Part-Time Hermits
Christine Valters Paintner is a spiritual director and Benedictine Oblate living in Galway, Ireland. She authored the book, "The Artist's Rule: Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom." The book is a 12-week journey exploring the interplay between contemplation and creativity. In this episode, Stephen talks with Christine about her thoughts on humility, radical generosity and what it means to be an urban monk and a part-time hermit.Featured Music by Latifah Alattas of Moda Spira. Visit http://www.makersandmystics.com for additional content by Moda Spira. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Oct 25, 2017 · 32 min
Season Premiere! S3 E1: Around The Table with Jason Upton
Tickets to The Breath & The Clay creative arts conference are now on sale at: http://www.thebreathandtheclay.com Thanks to our Patrons for making this episode possible and to Communion Life Apparel. Apparel worn for change. http://www.communionlife.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Oct 11, 2017 · 33 min
S2 E15: Speaking In Tongues: A Secular View of Pentecost
Paul Benney is a London based visual artist who has worked in both the U.K. and in the U.S. He is represented in public collections world wide including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The National Gallery of Australia, The National Portrait Gallery, and The Royal Collection. In this episode, Stephen talks with Paul about his painting Speaking in Tongues, which is now on exhibit in Venice, Italy. Paul describes his secularist approach to the Pentecost story and tells how his exploration of the human spirit led him to a modern interpretation of the biblical narrative. The Speaking In Tongues exhibition is accompanied by a "holophonic" sound installation of recorded narratives from each of the painting's subjects. You can hear each person depicted tell a personal, transformative story as you view the painting. See the video on http://www.makersandmystics.comThis episode concludes season two of the Makers & Mystics podcast! Please visit our Patreon page and consider partnering with us the production of these conversations. Thank you so much for listening! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Sep 13, 2017 · 34 min
S2 E14: The Art of Noise: On Performance Art & The Gospel
The Clang Quartet is an improvisational percussion/performance-art show, based metaphorically on the life of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Stephen talks with Clang Quartet founder, Scotty Irving about performance art as a vehicle of the gospel. The two discuss the need for resilience and tenacity in presenting uncommon or abstract forms of art. Scotty tells about his electrified crutch and the meaning behind the sound collages of his "harsh noise" genre of art. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1 Connect with Makers & Mystics Website: https://makersandmystics.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/makersandmystics Instagram: https://instagram.com/makersandmystics
Aug 25, 2017 · 31 min

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Artist Profile Series 01: Hans Rookmaaker

S4 E1: How To Fix A Broken Record with Amena Brown

S3 E15: Season Finale! On Emotional Health with Jonathan & Melissa Helser

S3 E14: On Honesty, Propaganda & Risk Averse Art

S3 E13: Living As Custodians Of Fascination

S3 E12: What The Night Sings with Vesper Stamper

S3 E 11: A Legacy of Authenticity with Mighty Mykell

S3 E10: Welcome Home: Re-storying The Narratives We Live By with Joel McKerrow

S 3 E9: On The Relationship Between Art & Faith with Stephen Roach

S3 E8: A Creative Liturgy of Everyday Life with Emily Freeman

S3 E7: Cosmos In The Chaos with Abstract Artist Ty Nathan Clark

S3 E6: The Year In Review

Bonus Episode with Maker Coffee: The Caffeinated Session

S3 E5: The Inverted Kingdom with Actor Anna McGahan

S 3 E 4: Honesty In Artistry with Josh Riebock

S3 E3: A Journey To The Heart with Ken Helser

S3 E2: Urban Monks & Part-Time Hermits

Season Premiere! S3 E1: Around The Table with Jason Upton

S2 E15: Speaking In Tongues: A Secular View of Pentecost

S2 E14: The Art of Noise: On Performance Art & The Gospel