The Follower Podcast

Creator 5 with Ama Asantewa Diaka: Beauty, story and art as an instrument of justice.

In this episode, Matthew sits down with Ama Asantewa Diaka [https://www.instagram.com/poetra_asantewa/] to hear her story of faith and Art. As a poet, performer, writer, entrepreneur and activist, Ama encourages us to think beyond the boundaries of our religiosity to meet God on the margins and cultivate new realities with Him there.  You can find out more about Ama including information on how to get her books by visiting her instagram account here. [https://www.instagram.com/poetra_asantewa/]

Creator 4 with Christine Westhoff: Art and the prophetic in a polarised Age.

In this episode Matthew sits down with Christine Westhoff [https://www.instagram.com/chris_westhoff/] to discuss art, the prophetic, and her new book About The Voice of God.  [https://www.amazon.com/About-Voice-God-Guide-Journey/dp/B0FH54TCPV] In an age of volatile polarisation and the tragic abuse of the prophetic in multiple contexts, this is an important, life-giving conversation for artists who need a broader view of the calling, and for those who don't see themselves as artists but need an invitation into deeper more generative friendship with Jesus. Find out all about Christine's ministry as-well as where to get here book at the following links: https://www.akouo.net [https://www.akouo.net] https://www.reframingtheprophetic.com [https://www.reframingtheprophetic.com] Find the book called Against The Machine [https://www.amazon.com/Against-Machine-Unmaking-Paul-Kingsnorth/dp/0593850637] that we referred to in the Podcast here.

Creator 3 with Jean du Rand: Prayer as frequency, knowing God beyond the confines of religiosity and the role of the artists in building a bridge.

In this episode of the podcast Matthew sits down with Jean du Rand [https://www.instagram.com/jeandurand/] of Chapel Co Music [https://www.instagram.com/chapelcomusic/] and Suns. [https://www.instagram.com/wearesuns_/]  The conversation is vulnerable and honest as Jean shares about his own journey as a faith informed musician and walking the line between creating authentic, meaningful music and embracing the simple joy of creating for its own sake.  Beyond that, Matthew and Jean discuss the metaphors we use to frame our ideas of God, prayer as frequency, and walking the borders between the subculture of Christian faith and people who are seeking for truth. If this episode was helpful or inspiring in some way please leave a review and share it with your world. It helps us get the conversations out to a broader audience.  To find out more about the work of Follower you can visit www.wearefollower.com [https://wearefollower.com]

Creator 2 with Sarah Mdaka: A tree may fall on our house and other beautiful thoughts about art and faith

In this live recording of The Follower Podcast in collaboration with The Salt Creative Collective [https://www.instagram.com/saltcreativcollectiv/], Matthew sits down with Sarah Mdaka [https://www.instagram.com/becomingshiny/] to talk about her journey as a poet and story teller. Sarah shares some of her poetry in the conversation as well as her thoughts on how to navigate the creative space as a follower of Jesus. This is the second in a series of conversations on art and faith.  To find out more about Follower you can visit www.wearefollower.com

Creator 1 with Puno Selesho: Permission Granted

In this live recording of The Follower Podcast, Matthew sits down with Poet, Performer and Entrepreneur, Puno Selesho [https://punoselesho.co.za] to talk about art and faith and how creative people can honor their vocation to bring beauty out of chaos for a world in need of Truth.