Claiming the Arts for Christ ft. Ryan Lauterio [Ezra Interviews with Michael Thiessen]

OPEN MIKE w/Michael Thiessen ~ August 17, 2024On this episode of Open Mike, Dr. Thiessen is joined by Ryan Lauterio, founder of the Maker Institute (https://themakerinstitute.org/). The conversation explores the limits and boundaries of art about faith and worship. It discusses the importance of explicit appeal and the need for artists to claim the name of Jesus. The church's role in supporting and encouraging the arts is also examined, focusing on the need for a robust artistic theology. The conversation raises questions about using art in worship and the potential pitfalls of using art to sell the church to the culture. The talk explores the role of art in worship and the church. They discuss the use of drama and visual arts in church services, the regulatory principle, and the potential pitfalls of misusing art. They emphasize the importance of understanding the purpose and motive behind using art in worship and the need to avoid gimmicks and self-idolatry. They also discuss the significance of silence in worship and the role of art in other aspects of life, such as vocation and culture. The conversation concludes with a call to commission artists and encourage them to use their talents for the glory of God. SUPPORT OUR LEGAL ADVOCACY - Help us defend Canadians' God-given rights and liberties: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/; https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/liberty-defense-fund/our-legal-strategy/;SHOW SPONSORS:Join Red Balloon Today!: https://www.redballoon.work/lcc; Invest with Rocklinc: [email protected] or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/lcc;BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/;  Barter It: https://vip.barterit.ca/launch; Carpe Fide - "Seize the Faith": Store: https://carpe-fide.myshopify.com/, use Promo Code LCC10 for 10% off (US Store Only), or shop Canadian @ https://canadacarpefide.myshopify.com/ | Podcast: https://www.carpefide.com/episodes;Get freedom from Censorious CRMs by singing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/;Ready to own your own business? Join the Pro Fleet Care team today!: https://profleetcare.com/;Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Help Support Independent Media! DONATE TO LCC TODAY!: https://libertycoalitioncanada.com/donate/   Please Support us in bringing you honest, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/openmike;THE OTHER CLUB: https://rumble.com/c/c-2541984; THE LIBERTY LOUNGE WITH TIM TYSOE: https://rumble.com/LLwTT;CONTACT US:Questions/comments about podcasts/news/analysis: [email protected];Questions/comments about donations: [email protected];Questions/comments that are church-related: [email protected];General Inquiries: [email protected].  STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LCC:Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada  Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews  Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada  Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada  Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada  Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@liberty4canada - WE GOT CANCELLED AGAIN!!! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!