Education expert Kreigh Knerr is on the Catherine Project's board of advisors. He joins the pub table to discuss the Catherine Project's innovative approach to education. They've launched a wide selection of Great Books reading groups taught by renowned scholars--for free! Kreigh explains how the Catherine Project helps students embrace their role as sub-creators. He also tells the listeners how they can enroll in the Catherine Project's next slate of courses.

 

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Who's the Anselm-iest Artist?
Who's the Anselm-iest Artist?

Matt forces Mandy and Christina, championship bracket-style, to decide which famous artists most represent the values of the artists' guild.

How to Destroy a Child's Imagination
How to Destroy a Child's Imagination

Fostering a healthy imagination in kids is a worthy goal--but what are the obstacles in today's society actively making that difficult, and what do we do about them?

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Is It a Good Love Story?
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Is It a Good Love Story?

It's Valentine's Day, so of course we want to talk about the best and worst love stories of all time!

(Due to technical difficulties, this episode slated for Valentine's Day is appearing after the fact. Our apologies for the diminished sound quality.)

"Insert Perfect Title Here"
"Insert Perfect Title Here"

What should we expect of titles? What do (and don’t) they tell us? (Believe to See Podcast).

Effective Christian Characters
Effective Christian Characters

Why is it so hard to create a character who is both well-developed and compelling, and a sincere Christian? (Believe to See Podcast)

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.

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.

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.


Believe to See Podcast

The podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Join host Matt Mellema and a rotation of guests at the digital pub table to explore great stories and the meaning of making.

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