If you were stranded on a desert island, what books or movies would you bring with you? Arts Guild director Christina Brown joins the table for this classic conversation starter. They also discuss why this became such a popular conversation topic.

THE BELIEVE TO SEE PODCAST

The podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Join hosts Matt Mellema and Marcus Robinson at the digital pub table for conversations about art and faith. “Some things have to be believed to be seen." -Madeleine L'Engle

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Recent Podcasts
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…

The Great Stories (For Real Life)
The Great Stories (For Real Life)

Join Brian, Sarah, and Christina as they explore the impact of great stories on our lives and faith.

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.

SD Smith and the Found Boys
SD Smith and the Found Boys

SD Smith returns to the table to discuss his new book, The Found Boys.

C.S. Lewis, God, and Tears (feat. Michael Ward
C.S. Lewis, God, and Tears (feat. Michael Ward

Dr. Michael Ward uses various writings of C.S. Lewis as literary illumination to help us understand joy and tears even more deeply.

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.

The Hosts Debrief: Naming - We Just Can't Escape It!
The Hosts Debrief: Naming - We Just Can't Escape It!

Matt, Mandy, and Christina gather together to debrief about our recent podcast guest Lancia E. Smith on the power of naming.

Sense of Wonder: Delighting in God’s Presence Throughout the Holiday Season
Sense of Wonder: Delighting in God’s Presence Throughout the Holiday Season

Join Mandy as she talks with Amanda about how we might “reclaim the holidays for [our] heart’s formation and the glory of God”.

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Christina dives deep into the real meaning of Halloween. It’s not what you think.