Jazz Meets Theology: Creativity, The Evangelical Movement, and Grace | Con Campbell

Dr. Constantine R. Campbell, Professor and Research Director at the Australian University College, joins Dr. Aaron Einfeld, Director of Lifelong Learning at Calvin Theological Seminary, for a profound Lifelong Learning conversation on theology, jazz, and the crisis within American evangelicalism. A professional jazz saxophonist and New Testament scholar, Dr. Campbell speaks candidly about reconciling his faith and artistry, critiques the political entanglements of modern evangelicalism, and shares a moving personal account of grace following divorce. This episode features: The theological value of artistic creation Why internalized knowledge matters—for musicians and theologians The communal nature of both jazz and theology How tribalism harms the church’s mission Reflections from his book Jesus vs. Evangelicals A rich, challenging, and hopeful conversation for those yearning for depth in faith and freedom in expression.