What does it look like to create for others? For community? How can people learn to interact with art, rather than just look at it or listen to it? How can we be people who are defined by seeking magic and meaning, rather than discouraging such behavior? Brian interviews Jonathan Pageau to learn from the ancient practice of icon carving.
Further reading recommended in the episode:
“The Life of Moses” by St. Gregory of Nyssa
“Hymns on Paradise” by St. Ephrem the Syrian (and listen to our Believe to See podcast episode about St. Ephrem)
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