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Social media, for all it's benefits, seems to empower some of the worst aspects of our personalities when it comes to how we relate to one another. Add to this the highly addictive nature of social media and you have the makings of an epidemic of addiction to moral outrage which threatens our very existence.Support the show

Most people would recognize Taylor Mroski cutting his teeth as a professional in the New Orleans jazz scene, but they might be surprised to hear that he has been secretly honing his songwriting skills for years.   Taylor has been singing and playing guitar in church since his adolescence, but it is only recently that he has taken his own songwriting habit to the public.  He has been writing melodies since he was a child--he fondly remembers making up tunes on the swing set--and as he has gotten older, he has found that his songs resonate with others.  It was in college that he started to notice that his honesty and vulnerability behind the guitar were connecting with friends and family, and only recently that he has attempted to share his story with a larger audience.  His new album, Righteous Man, deals with familiar struggles--self-deception, guilt, pride, and more--but also offers hope in the midst of these burdens.  For Taylor Mroski, music is the union of community and creation, a chance to take his list

In this episode we are reflecting on the work, life and example of Biblical Scholar, Author, and Pastor Eugene Peterson featuring guest contributors Brian Jeansonne, Jonathan Martin, Joseph Phillips, Brian Metzger, Brent Henderson, and Brad Jersak.Support the show

John Preble is an artist who specializes in Southern folk art and the proprietor of The Abita Mystery House, Abita Springs La.Support the show

Scott Erickson aka Scott the Painter is a prolific visual artist who creates works of art around themes of spirituality and religion. You can find his work on Instagram under Scott the Painter. Support the show

What if the Bible doesn't primarily exist to give us answers to our questions but rather to reveal what wrestling with God through suffering, meaning, morality, and justice look like in the lives of men and women throughout the ages. Support the show

Brad Jersak is an author, speaker, and teacher who serves on the faculty of Westminster Theological Center (UK), and adjunct faculty at St. Stephen's University (New Brunswick). He has written several books including Her Gates Will Never Be Shut and A More Christlike God. Support the show

Vanessa Niemann is the lead singer and songwriter for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review. Hailing from New Orleans, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review have been winning fans over across the country with their unique blend of Honky Tonk, Americana, and Gulf Coast Country music. In this episode Vanessa Niemann discusses their new album Lost and Found, as well as the challenges and joys of running a band for 14 years. Support the show

In this MonoCrisp episode Crispin reflects on work and example of Anthony Bourdain as well as some thoughts on Henri Nouwen and Bela Fleck.Support the show

In this MonoCrisp episode (Crispin solo) Crispin discusses podcasting, mass shootings and how one ancient story speaks wisdom to these tragedies. Crispin also discusses Michael Pollan's new book How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence. Support the show

Andrew Duhon is a singer/songwriter from New Orleans. His new album False River is being released on May 25.Support the show

Matt Lemmler is a New Orleans Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, Piano Professor at Loyola University, and music director of the Jazz Mass at Christ Episcopal Church in Covington La. We are talking about the history of New Orleans music, Matt's newest album Love, and the healing power of participatory music.Support the show

Jonathan Martin is a self-identified hillbilly pentecostal preacher and author of How to Survive a Shipwreck. In this episode we are talking U2, the spiritual journey, and how writing can be a profoundly impactful way of encountering the work of the Spirit in our lives.Support the show

Owen Tufts, aka Big Daddy "O," is a Bluesman known for his rich and soulful voice and his unique brand of Louisiana infused blues. In this episode we're talking blues, but sometimes you just have to let the songs speak for themselves. This conversation is interspersed with several of Owen's songs and the real treat is when Big Daddy O plays live in the studio for a few songs at the end.Support the show

Paul Meany is a producer, musician, and lead singer and songwriter for Mutemath. In 15 years Mutemath has released 5 studio albums with their most recent release being Play Dead (fall 2017). In this episode we talk Mutemath, music production, nineties Christian culture, and the interesting journey of spirituality.Support the show

Bryan Gowland is producer of the Abita Springs Opry and the Busker Festival and former mayor of Abita Springs. We're talking music, Louisiana history, culture and what makes the little town of Abita Springs so special.Support the show

Alex V. Cook is author of Seat Yourself: The Best of South Louisiana's Local Diners, Lunch Houses, and Roadside Stops, Louisiana Saturday Night: Looking For a Good Time In South Louisiana's Juke Joints, Honky Tonks, and Dance Halls, and a member of Baton Rouge band The Rakers and More Kaftans. This episode features 3songs from The Rakers: Bleed It (vocals by Alex V. Cook), Man (vocals by Alex V. Cook) and Stealing Cool (vocals by Lance Porter) Support the show

In this episode Crispin talks about Tom Petty, tragedy, and faith. Support the show

Phil Jeansonne is the senior pastor of The Vineyard Church of New Orleans and the director of Mercy Response, a disaster relief organization that came into being just after Hurricane Katrina. Support the show

Jimmy Olander is a musician, songwriter and producer who is known as a Double B Bender virtuoso, the guitarist for Diamond Rio, and the 71st member of the Grand Ole Opry.Support the show