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Creative ChristiansFaithful Rock Journalism with Doug Van PeltSend Tim a Text Message.Truth is easy to preach until a real story puts someone’s family on the line. That’s where our conversation with Doug Van Pelt gets honest fast and why it’s one of the most important Creative Christians interviews we’ve done.We sit down with Doug, the founder and longtime editor behind Heaven’s Metal Magazine, later known as HM, to unpack how a six-page, cut-and-paste fanzine became a defining voice for Christian metal, hard rock, and “hard music” culture. Doug walks us through his first exposure to Christian rock...
2026-03-231h 34
Creative ChristiansThe Spiritual Tapestry of Kemper Crabb & Frank Hart's MusicSend Tim a Text Message.Embark on a journey with Christian rock pioneers Kemper Crabb (ArkAngel) and Frank Hart (Atomic Opera) through the landscapes of faith and sound that define Contemporary Christian Music. Host Tim Ristow guides the conversation with these two legends to uncover the genesis of this genre with Kemper during the Jesus Music era to Frank building on that legacy during the '90's, while also peering into the personal faith paths that carved their storied careers. From the vibrant energy of creating some of their best albums to the intimate reflections on how...
2024-02-211h 35
Creative ChristiansBehind the Notes with Angie GoekeSend Tim a Text Message.Navigating the intersection of spirituality and artistry can often be challenging, but Americana and Folk musician Angie Goeke does it with grace. Her story, which she shares with an open heart in our latest episode, is a tapestry of early choir experiences, the nurturing of her talent, and the strength to pursue her passion as a Christian creative in the secular music industry. Angie shares her insights into creating music that combines cathartic lyrics, heartfelt storytelling and passionate instrumentation embodied by Americana, Folk and Bluegrass-infused tunes. Angie also pulls back th...
2024-01-291h 18
Creative ChristiansCreativity & ChristmasSend Tim a Text Message.Embark on a festive odyssey where the rich tapestry of Christmas and the stirring narrative of God's incarnation are interwoven in a celebration of creativity and faith. This episode is an open invitation to rediscover the holiday's deep roots through artistic expression and intentional practices. As our homes transform with decorations and our hearts warm with family traditions, we delve into meaningful customs that draw us nearer to the story of Jesus. We'll reminisce over personal Christmas memories that have shaped our spiritual journeys and discuss how these experiences fuel our present-day...
2023-12-211h 06
Creative ChristiansInspirationSend Tim a Text Message.Need some inspiration? In this first topic based episode, host Tim Ristow goes solo, taking you on a deep dive into what it means to be inspired, how inspiration works and how best to respond to it when you're inspired. Ristow gives listeners 5 important takeaways on how you can help jumpstart inspiration in your own creative life. Learn how inspiration influences our creativity, our faith, and what we create; get some Biblical examples of inspiration along the way; and examine the greatest Creative of all time – God, and His inspiration.
2023-08-241h 14
Creative Codex40: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part II: River of GoldBeneath the surface of Western history––deep within its cavernous tunnels––flows a river of gold.
On this episode we explore the essential concepts of alchemy, alchemical artwork, Jung's theory regarding the projection of unconscious material, inexplicable dreams with alchemical symbolism, the paradox of consciousness & matter, and the unique role of revelation in alchemy. In the end, we return to The Red Book to track down a special passage which seems to prove Dr. Jung tapped into alchemy through his active imagination method seven years before officially studying it.
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2023-07-131h 07
Creative Codex39: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part I: Dreams, Art, & SynchronicityWhat is alchemy? Where does it come from? When did it begin? What does Jung find in alchemy? What does it represent to him that is so important, so profound, that it causes him to abandon his inspired work of the Red Book? It’s time to find out.
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2023-06-0957 min
Creative ChristiansActor & Playwright | Scott Nurmela (Vindication, The Chosen)Send Tim a Text Message.Scott Nurmela is an actor, writer, director and even a set designer. Scott has acted in theater, television and film. He’s been in over 100 theatrical productions as a part of The Popcorn Players in Azle, Texas, a community theater group of which he serves as president. He’s written four plays. His latest, “The Front Porch” is a wonderful tale about a newlywed couple who buys a home and lives in it all their lives, with various scenes from across their lives all playing out on the front porch of the house. ...
2023-05-1958 min
Creative Codex38: Marina Abramović • IMMATERIAL • Part III: SublimationThis is the final part of a three part series about the legend of performance art: Marina Abramović. In this episode we explore Marina & Ulay's hypnosis inspired performance pieces, we follow them into the Australian outback for their six months living with aborigines, and finally explore what leads to their last performance–walking the Great Wall of China.
Pieces discussed in order of appearance in the episode:
• Hypnosis inspired series (1980): Nature of Mind, Point of Contact, Timeless Point of View, Rest Energy
• Nightsea Crossing (1981-1987)
• Lovers (1988), The Great Wall of C...
2023-04-191h 20
Creative ChristiansAuthor | Dr. Kurt SenskeSend Tim a Text Message.In the second season debut episode, host Tim Ristow welcomes returning guest, Dr. Kurt Senske, back on to discuss his latest book titled, “The CEO and the Board: The Art of Nonprofit Governance as a Competitive Advantage”.Dr. Senske delves into the very relationship driven world of governance between a CEO and a board and between individual board members. Digging into topics such as communication, ethics and personal integrity, Kurt discusses the critical importance of not only who serves as CEO but of diversifying who serves on a board as well...
2023-03-1657 min
Creative Codex37: Marina Abramović • IMMATERIAL • Part II: ConjunctionThis is Part 2 of a three part series about the legend of performance art: Marina Abramović. On this episode, we explore her intense relationship and art partnership with Ulay. The narrative weaves its way through their thirteen year collaboration, focusing on their early years, first performances together, and their Art Vital manifesto which encapsulated their life and art.
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2023-03-031h 06
Creative Codex36: Marina Abramović • IMMATERIAL • Part 1: Life or DeathThis is Part 1 of a three part series about the legend of performance art: Marina Abramović. On this episode, we explore her childhood, Marina's first forays into art, and her controversial Rhythm series. In a first for podcasting, we explore her performance art through sonic simulations of the works as they are discussed.
Her artworks as they appear in this episode:
Rhythm 10 (1973)
Rhythm 5 (1974)
Rhythm 2 (1974)
Rhythm 4 (1974)
Rhythm 0 (1974)
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2023-02-0257 min
Creative ChristiansPhotographer | Dave DeVoreSend Tim a Text Message.Nature & wildlife photographer Dave DeVore joins host Tim Ristow to discuss how he uses his photography skills as a tool to witness to the wonders of God's Creation. Providing a mix of helpful photography tips, descriptions of personal favorite photographs, and insights into the habitats and animals that he has had the opportunity to observe and photograph, DeVore shares a wide range of photography related stories with his folksy charm. DeVore is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association. You can see some of his awesome photography on his website.
2023-01-211h 40
Creative ChristiansMusician | Eric WillisSend Tim a Text Message.Jazz musician Eric Willis joins host Tim Ristow for an in-depth & powerful interview about music, family, fathers & sons, abuse, the Gospel, theology, and forgiveness and redemption. Eric’s story is tied intimately into music and family. Eric is a highly talented and experienced pianist and keyboard artist out of Dallas, Texas who also began as a percussionist. Mentored early on by the musical talents of people like Terrebonne Parish public school teacher, Howard Nixon, in Houma, Louisiana (where Eric was born) and later the renowned Alvin Batiste, an American avant-garde jazz c...
2022-11-021h 39
Creative ChristiansWriter | Deborah DeArmondSend Tim a Text Message.Award-winning author, Deborah DeArmond, one of the writers behind "The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer's Heart" joins host Tim Ristow to discuss her writing, her books, coaching for writers and her faith. DeArmond has written 6 books, including “Related by Chance, Family by Choice”, “I Choose You Today", and "Don’t Go to Bed Angry. Stay Up and Fight!” All three books focus on relationship dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution. Her humorous devotional entitled “Bumper Sticker Be-Attitudes” was published in late 2019.Her newest releases, “We May Be Done But We’re Not Finis...
2022-10-041h 18
Creative ChristiansFilm Scholar | Dr. Philip Hohle (Part 2)Send Tim a Text Message.Film Scholar Dr. Philip Hohle started teaching video production & communication courses at Concordia Lutheran College in Austin, Texas in the 1980’s. Host Tim Ristow was one of his students in his Introduction to Media class. Hohle went on to form his own production company, Parabolic Productions, in 1991 and has produced hundreds of videos over 20+ years in video production. Parabolic eventually became the preferred video production company for The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in St. Louis. Today, Hohle continues to maintain his company, now rebranded as Parbolic Media, as a marketing, public rel...
2022-09-181h 07
Creative ChristiansFilmmaker | Dr. Philip Hohle (Part 1)Send Tim a Text Message.Filmmaker Philip Hohle started producing videos and films at Concordia Lutheran College in Austin, Texas in the 1980’s. He also taught communications classes at the college and host Tim Ristow was one of his students in his Introduction to Media class. Hohle went on to form his own production company, Parabolic Productions, in 1991. Parabolic eventually became the preferred video production company for The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod in St. Louis. Hohle started producing the event and post-gathering videos for the National Youth Gatherings of the Lutheran church for many years. The gather...
2022-09-061h 05
Creative ChristiansWriter | Dr. Kurt SenskeSend Tim a Text Message.Tim welcomes author Dr. Kurt Senske to the show to discuss his calling and his writing. Dr. Senske has written four books: "The Wine and the Word: Savor & Serve" (2014), "The Calling: Live a Life of Significance" (2010), "Personal Values" (2004), and "Executive Values" (2003). Senske has a fifth book arriving in 2023, tentatively titled "The CEO and the Board: The Art of Governance as a Competitive Advantage". Senske served as CEO of Upbring (formerly Lutheran Social Services) for 23 years. Prior to working at Upbring, Kurt served as Assistant to the President at Concordia University Texas...
2022-08-071h 31
Creative ChristiansVoice Talent | Monte Reid (Part 2)Send Tim a Text Message.Tim continues his interview with his friend and VoiceOver artist Monte Reid from Sweden. Hear some of Monte's creative character voices and learn about some of the most unusual places & spaces where Monte has had to record voicoevers. Monte discusses some of his experiences on film sets and in video productions, both as an actor and voice talent. Hear a sample song from Monte as he discusses why he is so passionate about singing. In addition, Tim asks Monte about his book, "Speak from the Heart", about public speaking, which is available on A...
2022-05-1751 min
Creative ChristiansVoice Talent | Monte Reid (Part 1)Send Tim a Text Message.In this episode, host Tim Ristow talks with his friend and voice talent Monte Reid from Sweden. Monte has recorded his voice for thousands of film trailers, documentaries and productions. He's also an actor, singer, writer and former youth minister. Get to know Monte, including how he and Tim first met; hear stories from some of Monte's voiceover career and a sample of his voice work; hear a wonderful story about how Monte met his wife, Marica; learn how he went from Texas to Colorado and ultimately ended up in Sweden; hear abou...
2022-04-2656 min
Creative ChristiansWriter | Rev. Michael NewmanSend Tim a Text Message.Host Tim Ristow gets to know the creative side of author & pastor, Mike Newman. Ristow delves into Newman's approach to writing and how he approaches the creative process. Newman also reflects on how sharing aspects of his personal story is an important asset in connecting with readers, talks about dealing with pain and loss in his own personal history, and examines how his faith informs his writing. Newman has written a dozen books, including "Harrison Town", "There Is No God - Or Is There?", "Hope When Your Heart Breaks" and "Getting Through Gri...
2022-03-251h 08
Chew The FatpadPiriform Fossa: How To Inject This Deceptively Dangerous Area [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim zooms up on a vital 'hinge' anatomical feature: the piriform fossa, AKA nasolabial fold, AKA 'Ristow’s space'.We discuss:✅ Why it's important clinicians understand this area✅ The vital nearby anatomy including the facial artery and its branches, and the infraorbital artery✅ Why we even bother with nasolabial fold treatments✅ Injection technique choices including cannula vs needle, needle depth, and volume✅ Complications possible in the piriform fossa, including a particularly nasty case study.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearce1...
2020-07-1612 min