A frequent topic of discussion on this program is the role and/or place of the arts within the church. Starting with Bezalel, whom God “gave the skill and know-how” to create the furnishings and furniture of the Tabernacle, to the writings of Hans Rookmaaker and Calvin Seerveld, the argument has been made that the arts do indeed have a place in the Church and churches. And now, American author, broadcaster and artist J.
Tonight’s guest has dreamed about a collaboration between the beauty of a classical string orchestra and the spontaneity of a jazz trio. Jazz pianist Mike Janzen’s (https://mike-janzen.squarespace.com/) latest project Nudging Forever will do just that and he’s on the phone with us tonight, to talk about the project.
For nearly three decades, the Toronto Mass Choir (http://tmc.ca/) has been sharing God’s good news through music that incorporates contemporary gospel, traditional gospel and Caribbean influences. The Juno-award winning choir recently released its 10th CD, a full-length live worship album titled Made for Worship.
After a successful debut run in Nova Scotia this past summer, Lost & Found Theatre Company members Christy Ziss and Hannah Ziss are bringing their new play The Young Ladies of Baddeck Club (http://www.lostandfoundtheatre.com/index.php/ct-menu-item-3/ct-menu-item-9) to Waterloo Region.
What would a society where Christians are considered terrorists and the Bible has been outlawed look like? The End Begins, the first book in Sara Davison’s new “The Seven Trilogy” suggests that plot line in this romantic thriller.