“Mom, can we leave now?” my four-year-old whispered (Thank God!) to me as the Sunday sermon began. “No, not yet,” I whispered back. “Ugh, waiting is sooo haaaaard,” she responded. This is a response she has been dolling out a lot lately—when I can’t stop…
Read MoreThis Advent, we invite you to follow along with Pastor Anthony Celia as we spend time meditating on God's word, daily from December 1-Dec 25. Join us!
Read MoreBefore you know it this life will come to an end.
Today will slip away with the questions and pain as your eyes close and memories fade.
You’ll go as you arrived…
Read MoreWhen I started CommunionArts in 2016, I had no idea what would grow from this seed of an idea. It began as a place to offer resources…
Read MoreHoly Spirit,
You have descended time and time again
both to confuse and elevate language.
In this episode, Blake sits down with songwriter, Ryan Flanigan. They discuss his development as a songwriter and worship leader, what he's learned from the communities that he has served, and the release of the latest Liturgical Folk album, Matins & Vespers.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with author and speaker, Jessica Thompson. They discuss how the encouragement of others, has helped her to keep writing, the ways in which individuals bring their many gifts together to serve the larger community, and how writing has shaped the way she thinks.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with pianist and music director, Alex Navarro. They discuss the influence the church had on him as a young musician, the importance of developing relationships with others in the band, and how the cities he's lived in have shaped the way he approaches his work now.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with podcast producer, Caleb Keith. They discuss his path into podcasting, the importance of listening, and his desire to serve his neighbor through his work.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with percussionist, Timothy Jones. They discuss the challenges of moving across the world to pursue your craft, the need to adapt, and developing as a performer.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with filmmaker and urban farmer, Andrew Cagle. They discuss the philosophy to the approach to farming at Elmwood farms in Dallas, TX, and the connection we as people have to creation.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with the Creative Team from Storymakers. They discuss their process of bringing a story to life through the crafting of words and the use of color and illustrations, as well as their intention to always point people toward the Gospel.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with songwriter, Kip Fox. They discuss growing up around music, learning to create routines, and adapting as life changes.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with metal worker, Joshua Keith. They discuss how a show on the History Channel led him to pursue blacksmithing, the way he approaches his craft, and how what we create serves our neighbor.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with writer, David Zahl. They discuss his journey into writing, the philosophy of writing from below, and the struggle with the inner critic.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with producer and audio engineer, Scott "OZ" Osborne. They discuss his early interest in audio engineering and music, his work as a drummer, audio engineering for television, and now his work producing for podcasts and radio.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with artist and writer, Amie Hollmann. They discuss her exploratory approach to creating, finding beauty in the ordinary, and her desire to show others through her work that they are seen, heard and loved.
Read MoreSince about the age of five, I remember loving to sing. Church talent shows, school plays, choir, on my own. I’ve always felt this need for it, a way to express thoughts and feelings inside of me whether it was a song that someone else wrote or later on in my life something that I wrote. Singing in choir upon
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with guitarist, Corey Witt. They discuss his beginnings as a guitarist and how he stands out in a crowded field, leaning into his unique style and giftedness.
Read MoreIn this episode, Blake sits down with songwriter, Andy Gullahorn. They discuss his development as a songwriter, his desire to write music that brings healing, and the need for real-life, rooting experiences that led him to start a bowling league and meet a friend for a weekly high-five.
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