On today's episode of "The Artistic Vision" we talk with Winfield Bevins, the author of How Beauty Will Save the World: Recovering the Power of the Arts for the Christian Life. In a world filled with chaos and distraction, the concept of beauty often takes a backseat to more pressing concerns. Yet, in this episode we explore the profound impact that beauty can have on our lives. Beauty isn't just an aesthetic; it’s a moment of connection with the divine. Winfield aims to help Christians see beauty as an essential elements of everyday life, even practicing beauty as a Spiritual Discipline that fosters deeper connections and understanding of the Divine.

About the Book:
In How Beauty Will Save the World, Winfield Bevins invites us to reclaim the power of beauty in a culture dulled by distraction and disconnection. Blending theology, personal story, and a vision for a new renaissance of Christian artistry, Bevins shows how beauty—natural, artistic, and redemptive—can heal our lives, renew the church, and revive our hope. This isn’t just a book for artists—it’s a call to every believer to live artfully, reflect the glory of the Creator, and become “missionaries of beauty.”

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About Winfield Bevins:
Dr. Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, artist, and the founding director of Creo Arts, which is a non-profit that exists to bring beauty, goodness, and truth to the world through the arts. Winfield is also artist-in-residence at Asbury Theological Seminary where he champions the integration of art, theology, and mission. Over the past decade, he has helped start numerous initiatives and academic programs that have trained leaders from around the world.

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In this episode of The Artistic Vision, we explore the world of Julian Davis Reid, an artist and theologian who seamlessly weaves music and faith. Julian shares his journey from a musically rich upbringing to becoming a transformative voice in the arts. He discusses his creative projects, including his latest records Vocation and Behold, and his ministry Notes of Rest, which invites listeners into spaces of spiritual reflection and musical contemplation.

Join us as we delve into how Julian’s work demonstrates the power of music to shape personal growth, communal connection, and spiritual transformation. Whether you’re a musician, artist, or lover of faith-driven creativity, this conversation offers inspiration for embracing art as a form of vocation and rest.

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YouTube channel: Julian Davis Reid on YouTube

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In this episode of The Artistic Vision, author Mitali Perkins shares her remarkable journey from her Bengali roots to becoming a beloved Christian author of children’s and young adult books.

Mitali opens up about her creative struggles—battling self-doubt, confronting the inner critic that whispers, “I suck, my work sucks,”—and learning to listen for God’s encouragement to “Keep going.”

We discuss the spiritual adventure of art-making, the myth that art can exist without message, and how artists can balance truth-telling with leaving room for mystery and meaning in their work.

Whether you’re a Christian artist, writer, or creative thinker, Mitali’s wisdom will inspire you to keep creating with courage, humility, and faith.

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