Jonathan Jackson - Art, Film, and Orthodoxy (Immersion Series #3)

Jonathan Jackson revisits WAWTAR this week to talk about the intersection of Christianity and art, how authentic pieces of art can be created, and his experience as a professional actor. Jonathan is an award-winning actor and has also started the Theoria Film School, a non-profit venture with a vision of artistic and spiritual empowerment through a Patristic, Orthodox lens. Check out the link below to learn more.
Links:
Theoria Film School - www.theoriafilm.org/about
Does the deep immersive experience interest you? You should consider becoming a Vanguard Field Worker for Mozambique! Check out our Join FTF page: first-things.org/opportunities for more info, or email Daniel at [e-mail]
Become a Monthly Donor! - first-things.org/donate
For all the updates join our Telegram channel: t.me/firstthingsfoundation
And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 www.keipirestaurant.org
WAWTAR now has a Facebook group: Why Are We Talking About (More) Rabbits? Join us for more conversation at: / 797121200908155
If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a review with your comments. Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion. You can also check out First Things Foundation: first-things.org/ for more information on who we are and what we do.
You can support our work around the world and this podcast by visiting first-things.org/donate - all recurring donors will also gain access to our Podcourse: first-things.org/wawtar-podco... where we further explore New World, Old World themes in an online class setting (capped off by a Supra dinner at the end of the semester).
"Why Are We Talking About Rabbits?" takes you beyond rhetorical "rabbits" and the shallow approach that the media and most thinkers today take to examine contemporary cultural phenomena. Using theology, history, philosophy and years of travel in Mali, the Republic of Georgia, Haiti, and beyond, John Heers offers a refreshing take to how we got to where we are now. WAWTAR is all about talking about those heavy things… lightly.
---
Credits
Music:
Intro / Outro Provided by Edward Gares / Pond5.com
Sound effects and additional music:
Sounds provided by www.zapsplat.com

[@WhiteStoneName]

23:07 Love it. Whoever wants to become a Christian must first become a poet. St. Porphyrios

[@cyndibee2289]

Brilliant conversation!

[@dcgloria]

Good Orthodox movie may not change one's heart immediately but the Grace of God within the message conveyed will always be the powerful Divine Energy that visits and initiates the Synergia-to allow one to EXPERIENCE and to obtain Salvific EXPERENTIAL KNOWLEDGE Something Divine will happen and work within someone who watch such Orthodox good movie, IMHO. A good Orthodox movie is always and only possible made by the Grace, the spirit of Christ, in Christ, and for Christ ☦️

[@bond7500]

I'd love a clip of that piece starting at 1:05:55

[@shufamshumate1689]

Since you spoke of Christian movies that miss the mark - have you seen the series The Chosen and would you say that it is closer to the mark for Christian art that is effective?

[@dcgloria]

53:28 Joyful sorrow and vigilant ☦️

[@dcgloria]

Theia trella ... The Divine madness ... St. Porphyrios ☦️

[@daneracamosa]

How much fun was that...?😎

[@ivan.engelchristisking]

I'm writing a script, so how can I get in touch with him?

[@johnheers6220]

I’ll try and connect you indeed. What is your email Ivan?

[@WhiteStoneName]

All truth (meaning) is personal. The objectivist world kills meaning.