Author/musician/entrepreneur John Thompson joins Phil and Skye to talk about his colorful history in Christian music, his new book Jesus, Bread & Chocolate and the artisanal movement and its impact on the church.
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Loved the podcasts, I agree that there are numerous untapped skills, talents, hobbies that seem like open doors to connect with people, but I have never seen that validated or put to use church-wise. I dabble with laser arts, astronomy, and synths, but always thought “how can this be something I can glorify God with or affect others in a positive way?”.
Thanks Sky for all your perspectives and thought provoking questions I’m a gray haired dad and your topics have often sparked great conversations with my millennial age daughters (plus you have taught an old dog some new viewpoints – arf).
Ok from the little plastic chair and the little black pants I am guessing we may be treated to Phil’s creativity taking us on a continuing mission of the star-ship Applepies???
I can’t wait.
Bill
Dear Phil, Christian, and Skye,
Just wanted to thank you guys for keeping me company on the way home from a Women’s Conference this past weekend! Seven straight hours of you three and special guests ?? But the blessing came with a curse…I had the theme song on a never-ending loop in my head and it wouldn’t end that night…But the good news is, I’m up to podcast #19… Thank you ALL for making me THINK, along with a great snort-laugh quite often!
Love this podcast and have already shared it with several friends at work!
Keep being real!!
stevebell.comstevebell.comJust listened to and enjoyed your latest podcast. And I appreciated the conversation, especially around what constitutes success from independent musicians. As a result I have to recommend a very interesting movie that just came out (and I am biased as I am a relative) called “Burning Ember: The Steve Bell Journey”. Steve is an independent Canadian Juno award (Canada’s Grammy) Christian singer-songwriter, who has made a relatively successful career, but never to notoriety just slugging around the country-side playing small venues. A few years ago and independent film company came out and wanted to a biography on him, and the overall question the film asks, “What defines success? Specifically from a Christian music/artist perspective. The movie begins with him playing at a private gig at CBS studio (same studio they filmed Seinfeld). And follows him playing in front of little rural church audiences and then with symphony orchestras. It ends with him in New York connecting with professionals trying to help him into his next stage of ministry now that he is getting older (including ones like Gabe Lyons). The production is great and has received pretty impressive accolades, so worth checking out, especially as it relates to your last podcast. You can check it out at http://www.stevebell.com
I know you must have lots on your plate and lots of suggestions, but after your last podcast (and I love and appreciate your podcast by the way) I thought it was worth at least mentioning.
Blessings
Jeff Bell
Really found this episode intriguing. Definitely ordered John Thompson’s book and enjoy when you get guests on the show and you avoid the subject of celebrity behinds 🙂
One question: I have an opportunity to lead a church in Palatine. So how does Palatine compare to Lombard and Glen Ellyn?
It’s interesting that Phil and Skye are so adamantly against commercialism in the church when they both benefit from it directly. Why isn’t Phil releasing Galaxy Buck on Youtube and rely on donations? Well… people just won’t pay for it and we’re all tired of living in poverty…. that’s one way we aren’t interested in living like Jesus.