There is no “heaven” and “earth” as we’ve commonly come to understand them; harps and clouds on the one hand and unimportant physical matter on the other. Earth is charged with the grandeur of God, and we can learn to see His character and His workmanship crackling through every fiber of the world we live in. But to do this, we must move beyond some categories we’re used to using—and delve deeper into phrases like “the heavens declare the glory of God” than your typical Instagram post does.

Each month during our 2022 “Why We Create” series, we will explore one theme within the overall topic; with teaching in the form of essays, with stories that expand our imaginations to encounter this part of God’s truth, and with a dialogue of subsequent conversations and art. To browse the continuing series, visit its homepage here.




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Only the Lover Sings
Only the Lover Sings

Matthew Clark is both a singer/songwriter, and an Anselm Society Advisor. He joins the table to talk about his brand-new project: Only the Lover Sings. It's both an album and a book of essays, all centered around the woman at the well. Matthew shares how this story inspired the project, and why it has captured his imagination.

Fae or Not Fae?
Fae or Not Fae?

We talk all the time about Faerie Stories (Fairy Stories? Faeree Stories?). But what are they? The hosts discuss the elements of proper Faerie stories, as well as the value of Faerie for Christians. Then our resident Faerie expert, Evangeline, evaluates popular "Fairy Stories" to determine: is it Fae, or not Fae?

Interview: Bandersnatch Classics
Interview: Bandersnatch Classics

Our friends at Bandersnatch Books stop by the table to share their upcoming project: Bandersnatch Classics. They're taking underappreciated classics in the public domain, and giving them the beautiful reprinting they deserve. The Bandersnatch team discusses the value of reading old novels, and the enduring appeal of their first Bandersnatch Classic: Understood Betsy.

Heaven in Art
Heaven in Art

Over the centuries, lots of artists have tried to portray heaven. Many (most?) have failed. What’s the best way to tell the story of heaven? Is there even an effective way? The co-hosts examine examples of heaven in art to find out.