Rediscovering the Creative Call of Christians
My Interview with Davies Owens from the BaseCamp Live Podcast
A little while back, I had the privilege of discussing “the creative arts” with Davies Owens from the BaseCamp Live podcast. Below, you will find the episode description, along with links to listen to the episode online, on Spotify, and on Apple Podcasts. I’d appreciate it if you enjoy the episode you would help me spread the word about this episode and this great topic of the creative arts. It was great fun chatting with Davies, and I hope you find it profitable and encouraging.
Rediscovering the Creative Call of Christians with Jarrod Richey - Ep. 349
What role do the arts really play in a classical Christian education? For many of us, “art class” growing up felt like a filler – something fun, but hardly central to learning. Music, theater, and visual art were often seen as side activities, not essential to shaping minds and hearts. But as guest Jarrod Richey reminds us, that view couldn’t be further from the historic Christian tradition.
Jarrod – music teacher at Geneva Academy, author of Bach to the Future and editor of Raise the Song – makes the case that the creative arts are not extras but vital ways we reflect our Creator and form our children’s affections. He explains why hymn-singing, music literacy, and participatory art are as essential to discipleship as books and doctrine, helping students love what is true, good, and beautiful in tangible ways.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why the church historically led the way in the arts—and why we need to reclaim that vision today
How hymns carry theology, unity, and gratitude across generations
Why music literacy is a core skill, not an optional enrichment
Practical ways families and schools can weave rich music and art into daily life
The arts aren’t just about self-expression – they are about imaging God and passing on the faith. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about recovering beauty in education, worship, and the home.
Below are the links to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and even on the BaseCamp Live website:
One of the things mentioned here and on this episode is the Redeemer School of the Arts that is in its second year of classes in northeast Louisiana. Long time readers of this publication will have some awareness of this project, but if would like more information about how your students who are interested in the classics and in music, visual arts, and culinary arts, please check out the link below to find out more about how RSA is trying to equip artists to grow in their skill and understanding of the central role that the arts play in the life and witness of the Christian church. Visit RSALA.org for more information.
