Contributors

Blake Flattley

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Blake Flattley is the Executive and Creative Director for CommunionArts, host of the CommunionArts podcast, and an accomplished singer-songwriter. He holds a BA in Humanities and an MA in Theology from Concordia University, Irvine and has served as a Worship Director for churches in Southern California, Houston, New York City and the Phoenix area. Blake currently lives with his wife Tara and their three girls, Amelia, Olivia, and Willa in Southern California.

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Most Recent

Alex Navarro - Pianist and Music Director

The Craft
07/28/21

In 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…

Caleb Keith - Podcast Producer

The Craft
07/21/21

In 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.

Vocation

Timothy Jones - Percussionist

The Craft
07/14/21

In 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.

Arts and Culture

Andrew Cagle - Filmmaker and Farmer

The Craft
07/06/21

In 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.

Storymakers - Creative Team

The Craft
06/29/21

In 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…

Kip Fox - Songwriter

The Craft
06/16/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with songwriter, Kip Fox. They discuss growing up around music, learning to create routines, and adapting as life changes.

Joshua Keith - Metal Worker

The Craft
06/09/21

In 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.

David Zahl - Writer

The Craft
06/02/21

In 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.

Scott "OZ" Osborne - Producer and Audio Engineer

The Craft
05/26/21

In 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…

Pente-what?

By Blake Flattley 05/22/21

Pentecost reminds us of not only what happened on that day described in Acts 2 but what is happening every day: the Spirit of God working in and through God’s people, according to his word.

Amie Hollmann - Artist and Writer

The Craft
05/19/21

In 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.

Corey Witt - Guitarist

The Craft
05/12/21

In 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.

Andy Gullahorn - Songwriter

The Craft
05/05/21

In 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…

Noah Sampsel - Filmmaker

The Craft
04/28/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with filmmaker, Noah Sampsel. They discuss his love for film, how everyday creative experiences like cooking support his craft, and finding balance between creating for others and working on passion projects.

Autumn Keith - Visual Media

The Craft
04/14/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with visual media creator Autumn Keith. They discuss her love for photography, the benefits of immersion in a creative community, and finding fulfillment in one's vocation.

Michael Kelley - Filmmaker

The Craft
04/07/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with filmmaker, Michael Kelley. They discuss his calling to filmmaking, his desire to use his craft to serve others, and the process of learning what to say no to.

Tim Quick - Guitarist and Songwriter

The Craft
03/31/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with guitarist and songwriter, Tim Quick. They discuss Tim's love for guitar as a young boy that resulted in a career as a musician on Broadway.

Zach Stuef - Illustrator

The Craft
03/24/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with illustrator, Zach Stuef. They discuss his love for drawing early love for drawing as a child, and how encouragement from others, combined with a continual desire to create led him to pursue the…

Flame - Rapper

The Craft
03/17/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with rapper, Flame. They discuss his career as a rapper, his creative approach to writing, and how rap intersects with culture and the church.

Doug Klembara - Creative Director

The Craft
03/10/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with creative director, Doug Klembara. They discuss how his experience as a photographer and web designer led him to become a creative director and his love of collaborating with and empowering others.

Gretchen Ronnevik - Writer

The Craft
03/03/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with writer, Gretchen Ronnevik. They discuss how her initial website for sharing knitting patterns she'd written led to a career in writing.

A Review of Flame's "Christ for You"

By Blake Flattley 02/26/21

When it comes to the Book of Concord, there are really two types of people: those who read the contents and see a series of rap albums, and those who aren’t Flame.

Brannon McAllister - Designer

The Craft
02/24/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with designer, Brannon McAllister. They discuss his entry into design as a young boy wandering into an art studio, his commitment to supporting other artists, and his latest endeavor, Leaf Institute, a community focused…

Dan Garrison - Whiskey Distiller

The Craft
02/17/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with whiskey distiller, Dan Garrison. They discuss how the loss of his job led to the creation of Garrison Brothers Bourbon, the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas.

Vocation

Steve Young - Arranger & Producer

The Craft
02/10/21

In this episode, Blake sits down with arranger & producer, Steve Young. They discuss his journey into music, his approach to creativity, and the ways restrictions can actually free us to create.

Upcoming Events

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Beer & Hymns

Blake Flattley | Portland, OR

Beer & Hymns

HWSS Regional Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

A two day event designed to root the Christian's full assurance of salvation in the work of Christ alone.