Michael Kelley - Filmmaker
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.
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Blake Flattley
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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Tim Quick - Guitarist and Songwriter
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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.
Steve Young - Arranger & Producer
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.
Ramy Antoun - Musician & Designer
In this episode, Blake sits down with musician & designer, Ramy Antoun. They explore his journey into music and his quest for the perfect drum which eventually led him to create his own drum company, A&F Drum Co.
Liturgy for the Unprecedented and the Ordinary
So, what do we pray? What do we say? In times of fear, in times of chaos, in unprecedented times, we pray and say the words that have been written on our hearts.
Micah Bournes - Poet & Songwriter
In this episode, Blake sits down with poet & songwriter, Micah Bournes. They discuss his journey into poetry, and later songwriting. They discuss his creative process and the importance of exercising one’s creativity. You can find Micah’s poetry and music…
Bear Soliven - Coffee & Community
In this episode, Blake sits down with Bear Soliven of ONYX Coffee Lab. They discuss his journey into the coffee industry and the interconnectedness of coffee and community.
Gregory Butler - Confectioner
In this episode, Blake sits down with confectioner, Gregory Butler. They discuss his experience as a fifth-generation candy maker, his love for cooking, and his journey to making candy for his family’s business, Wockenfuss Candies.
Andrew Strother - Storyteller
In this episode, Blake sits down with storyteller, Andrew Strother. They discuss his time as a sports photographer, podcaster, and his love for Dungeons and Dragons. You can see Andrew’s photos at AndrewStrother.com or follow him on twitter.
Jared C. Wilson - Writer
In this episode, Blake sits down with writer, Jared C. Wilson. They discuss the influence of his elementary school teachers as he evolved into a writer, working with an agent, and the importance of getting the words onto the page.
Loso - Battle Rapper
In this episode, Blake sits down with battle rapper, Loso. They discuss his creative process, how he went from classroom teacher to international recording artist, and the importance of surrounding yourself with honest people.
Mako Fujimura - Painter
In this episode, Blake sits down with painter, Mako Fujimura. They discuss his process of slow art, culture care, and his new book, Art & Faith: A Theology of Making.
Heather Choate Davis - Writer
In this episode, Blake sits down with writer, Heather Choate Davis. They discuss her writing career as it began in advertising, later books, and now songwriting.
Chad Bird - Writer
In this episode, Blake sits down with writer, Chad Bird. They speak about his process, how it has changed over the years, and the necessity for all writers to be readers.
Luke Wesselschmidt - Architect
In this episode, Blake sits down with architect, Luke Wesselschmidt. They discuss the intersection of old and new and learning from the past.
Elyse Fitzpatrick - Communicator
In this episode, Blake sits down with Elyse Fitzpatrick. Elyse is a writer, speaker, and counselor who sums up her vocation as a communicator. They discuss her the writing process, and how her different forms of communication inform each other.
Storymakers - Writer, Designer, & Illustrator
In this episode, Blake sits down with the team behind Storymakers. They discuss the process of taking a story in written word and turning it into a fully interactive zine for kids.
Richie Deegan - Painter
In this episode, Blake sits down with painter, Richie Deegan. They discuss his journey, moving from drumming in a rock band to becoming a full-time painter.
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