Forefront 360

Discussion: The Chosen Season 5 Part 1

Nate and Rich discuss Season 5, Part 1 of The Chosen, the acclaimed series about Jesus and his disciples. The first 15 minutes of this podcast episode is spoiler-free, so you can listen even if you haven't yet seen The Chosen Season 5. 

Interview: Jesse Dean Boland

Cody talks to singer/songwriter Jesse Dean Boland about Canada, church music, drums, and his new single, Old Church Pew.

Interview: Matthew Mellema, author of Red Rex

Nate talks to Matthew Mellema about his new middle-grade novel, RED REX—how Matthew crafted the story, how he was informed by history, and how he thinks about the integration of faith and literature.

Matthew Mellema is the author of RED REX (Bandersnatch Books). He was born and raised in Colorado Springs: a place surrounded by dinosaur bones. After studying literature at Oxford and law at Yale, Matthew returned to Colorado. Once back home, the dinosaur bones of his childhood reignited his imagination.

Interview: Cary Brege of Havenwood

Zack speaks with Cary Brege of Havenwood about hospitality, house shows, and the essential role of beauty in the world. 

Christmas Special: Advent in Oklahoma feat. Dr. Benjamin Myers

In this special Christmas episode, Dr. Benjamin Myers reads his essay Advent in Oklahoma. His new book, Ambiguity and Belonging, is now available from Belle Point Press.

Discussion: Reading LOTR for the First Time

Now that Cody has just finished reading The Lord of the Rings for the first time, he and Nate discuss its brilliance, its quirks, and its enduring appeal.  

Interview: Jennifer Greenman

Heather speaks to Jennifer E. Greenman, a landscape watercolor painter who explores the moody and temporal landscapes of our world. Her impressionist-style brushwork and harmonious color schemes connect the viewer to a world that is endlessly being created again and again by its Maker.

Discussion: The Rings of Power (Season 2)

Rich, Nate and Megan discuss Season 2 of the Prime Video series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The first 20 minutes are spoiler-free reactions, so you can listen before you watch. After that, we move to our detailed thoughts on the season.

Interview: mixed media artist Cody F. Miller

Heather speaks to mixed media artist Cody F. Miller about his art, experiences, and inspirations.

Art Review: The Chosen Season 4

Rich, Nate and special guest Dan Christman review The Chosen Season 4. The first 17 minutes are spoiler-free, so you can listen even if you haven't watched the season yet.