Always Winter

Always Winter

Join Brian, Sarah, Christina, and Amy as they explore ways to live well in seasons of winter.

"Insert Perfect Title Here"

"Insert Perfect Title Here"

From paintings to novels, titles can guide expectations of viewers and readers, for good or for ill. Join the hosts at the roundtable as they talk about titles — and “untitles” and subtitles and more — and see how you handle Mandy’s genre quiz!

Art that’s Cool to Hate

Art that’s Cool to Hate

Ever feel like there was a band, tv show, or book that you were “supposed” to hate? Like hating it was required to prove you’re cool and sophisticated? When Matt was in college, that band was Nickelback. And he’s wondered why ever since…

Can Kids’ Cartoons be Great Cinema?

Can Kids’ Cartoons be Great Cinema?

The hosts discuss whether we should expect children’s animation to be serious art. They do this primarily by analyzing some of their favorite animated films.

Solitude and Community

Solitude and Community

Artists need solitude to create (or “conjure”), but we need one another too. Mandy and Matt and Christina discuss finding a balance between these seemingly contradictory needs.

Creating from the Darkness

Creating from the Darkness

Isaac Hans, photographer, is the
Winter 2024 Feature Artist in
Anselm Society's new column.

Meeting God in Our Tears (Bonus Episode)

Meeting God in Our Tears (Bonus Episode)

Chase Whitney emphasizes the significance of tears as a uniquely human experience, and discusses how joy and tears can make room for each other as we seek God in our lives.

Books Brought Them Together

Books Brought Them Together

The story goes like this. A
woman got brave and started a
book club. How did it turn out?
(You can read all about it here.)

The Symbolic World Courses

The Symbolic World Courses

Check out Jonathan
Pageau’s Symbolic World
Courses which are deeply
rooted in story telling and
the ancient traditions.