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Makers & Mystics

Stephen Roach
Creativity
Art
Spirituality
Beauty
Community
Wonder
Theology
Community Building
Mental Health
Music
Creative Process
Poetry
Christian Faith
Faith
God
Hospitality
Art and Faith
Dreams
Creative Arts
Creative Flow

Makers & Mystics is the podcast for the art-driven, spiritually adventurous seekers of truth and lovers of life.

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Latest Episodes

What if art isn't simply something we admire, but something that asks something of us?

In this episode, Stephen Roach sits down with acclaimed printmaker, educator, and storyteller Steve Prince for a conversation about the vocation of the artist. Dr... more

Can beauty change a person? A community? A culture? 

Sacred artist Kate Capato believes it can.

In this bonus episode of Makers & Mystics, Stephen Roach sits down with Kate to explore why authentic beauty has the power to heal, awaken wonder, and d... more

Animation has a unique ability to carry profound truths beneath colorful worlds, unforgettable characters, and compelling adventure. Beneath the spectacle, the best stories invite us into questions of identity, grief, hope, and transformation.

In th... more

In this bonus episode of Makers & Mystics, Stephen Roach revisits The Pace of Beauty series with artist and designer Jennifer Sturrock. 

Drawing from her background in couture, contemporary art, and theological study, Jennifer shares how fabric and ... more

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Recent Guests

Gene Kim
Korean-American animator and storyboard artist
Independent, worked at Pixar and Blue Sky Studios
Episode: One Last Monster: Gene Kim on Animation, Storytelling, and the Art of Human Transformation
Jennifer Sturrock
Scottish multidisciplinary artist, designer, curator, and researcher
Self-directed practice in couture, installation, and theology
Episode: Threads of Beauty: On Fashion, Fabric and Theology
Zan Fiskum
Americana singer-songwriter
Episode: The Beauty of Vulnerability | Zan Fiskum
Whitney Lynn
Embodiment coach and creative director
Breath in the Clay / The Light Between Online Gatherings
Episode: Beauty As Survival: Breath, Embodiment, and The First Instrument
James K. A. Smith
Philosopher and author of Make Your Home in This Luminous Dark
Episode: Make Your Home In This Luminous Dark: Contemporary Art and The Path of the Mystics with James K. A. Smith
Malcolm Guite
Poet-priest and author
Self-employed/Author
Episode: Taking Up The Tale with Malcolm Guite
Jonathan Pageau
Cultural critic and iconographer
Episode: Making Space for Meaning: The Renewal of Myth and Storytelling with Jonathan Pageau
Dr. Timothy Patitsas
Author of The Ethics of Beauty and Professor at the Greek Orthodox Seminary
Greek Orthodox Seminary
Episode: The Ethics of Beauty with Dr. Timothy Patitsas
Brian Zahnd
Author and speaker known for discussing the intersection of faith, art, and culture
Author
Episode: REPLAY: Beauty As Prophetic Vision with Brian Zahnd

Host

Stephen Roach
Host of Makers & Mystics

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 530 ratings
  • Creative Community

    This community has been in the background of my life for many years now. They’ve encouraged me, help my own creative practices, and given me a community of artists to glean from. I’m so grateful for this podcast and community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Art4theHart
    United States2 years ago
  • Always Interesting!

    There’s such a wide variety of artists interviewed on this podcast - for those of us who like to look under the hood of how people create, these interviews are a dream! Stephen as an interviewer comes up with exceptional questions that seem to allow artists to think of their own work in news ways. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    "A concerned citizen"
    United States2 years ago
  • Gritty. Authentic. Inspiring.

    Podchaser
    5
    christopher1.allen
    2 years ago
  • The best- beautiful, inspiring and uplifting every time

    I discovered this podcast about a year ago and have almost made it through every episode in every season! Such a great podcast with wisdom, inspiration, encouragement and beauty in every episode! Great stories and guests and Stephen’s words are so profound- this podcast is for artists, makers, (even if your art is simply creating a joyful, beautiful, and meaningful life) and all who are interested in the ultimate issues of life, eternity and faith and how they are related to art and beauty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ktmom99
    United States3 years ago
  • Favorite!

    Makers and Mystics is a treasure! It’s got such rich and varied content, including inspiring interviews with musicians and writers and artists and thinkers of all kinds. It never fails to inspire me with thoughts on art, literature, beauty, and the value of art in our lives. Quite simply, it returns me to a place where I can see the world with wonder again. And that is priceless. No matter how busy my life gets, I always make time for this podcast. Thank you, Stephen Roach!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s rochelle
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many find the show a reliable source of encouragement for creative practice and community-building among artists of faith.
The conversations are deeply thoughtful and interview prompts bring fresh perspectives that invite spiritual and creative growth.
Some listeners highlight the show's ability to hold space for difficult topics like trauma, doubt, and ethical questions in art.
Listeners describe the show as a nourishing and uplifting space for artists and thinkers to explore faith, beauty, and meaning.
Fans appreciate the variety of guests across arts and theology, and often cite the host's insightful questions as a standout aspect.
The discussions about beauty and resilience resonate with listeners seeking practical spirituality and artistic courage.

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One Last Monster: Gene Kim on Animation, Storytelling, and the Art of Human Transformation
Q: How did your background influence One Last Monster?
Gene explains drawing from Korean history and Christian themes, blending them with sci-fi fantasy to create a unique, emotionally resonant world.
Threads of Beauty: On Fashion, Fabric and Theology
Q: Do you have practices that help you stay attentive to beauty and approach it without trying to control it or fall into perfectionism?
Practices like morning pages, deliberate play, and surrounding oneself with a community of other artists help sustain a flexible, authentic engagement with beauty and creativity.
Threads of Beauty: On Fashion, Fabric and Theology
Q: Elaborate more on how fashion and theology work together for you, and what role the material world plays in revealing spiritual realities.
Clothing becomes a language for revelation and disguise, connected to biblical and patristic ideas about vestments, veils, and the material expression of faith.
The Beauty of Vulnerability | Zan Fiskum
Q: I want to know first off, when did music begin for you? Is this a lifelong passion, or is it something more recent? What's your journey of music like?
Zan walks through early musical exposure in her family, a love for expression from a young age, and a decisive shift during a long-term relationship that ultimately led her to quit her job and pursue music full-time, setting the stage for her subsequent career and the impact of the pandemic.
The Ethics of Beauty with Dr. Timothy Patitsas
Q: How does beauty respond to the trauma of modern culture?
Patitsas suggests that beauty can help establish new patterns and rhythms that aid in emotional healing and recovery from trauma, acting as a warm presence in our lives.

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Recent guests on Makers & Mystics include:

1. Gene Kim
2. Jennifer Sturrock
3. Zan Fiskum
4. Whitney Lynn
5. James K. A. Smith
6. Malcolm Guite
7. Jonathan Pageau
8. Dr. Timothy Patitsas

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