Are icons instructive or honorary?
The Whole Church Podcast
10/11/23
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Rev Kelly O'Sullivan, of the Anglican Church, joins Joshua Noel to discuss how art is used in his tradition! They discuss why Kelly was drawn to a more high liturgical tradition, why some think of art as idol worship, and how it can be instructive without being distracting!
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How is Anglican different from Catholic? What is the Anglican symbol? What are Anglican beliefs? What is a compass rose? What direction does compass rose show? What is the mission of Anglican? Why is art important in worship? How do Christians use art in worship? Are icons OK in Christianity? What is the Christian theology of icons?
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In this episode, we will:
- Explore the arts portrayed in Anglican churches
- Discuss the legitimacy of icons for instructive purposes
- Deconstruct the Compass Rose and its implications on missions and colonization
- Learn how a higher liturgical service can entice a sense of awe in believers
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Previous Episode
Should the Church reclaim the arts?
October 4, 2023
•79m
Dr Peter Beck and Dr Peter Link join us again to discuss how their churches use art, their experiences and thoughts on what is "beautiful", and how / whether the Church should reclaim the arts! Hosts, Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell, ask the Peters about beauty in nature and art; then, we all discuss the power of beauty and how it reflects the character of God!
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What does Socrates believe about beauty? What did Aristotle say about beauty? What philosophy says about beauty? What God says about beauty? How beauty draws us to God? Why is art important to the church? What does the church say about art? What role does art play in Christianity? How did the church influence art? Why is music classified as art? Do humans need beauty? Should flags be displayed in church? Is there a church flag? Should churches have a brand? What do our facebook banners say about us?
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In this episode, we will:
- Discuss the importance of art
- Explain how God is seen in all things beautiful
- Consider the Church's role in the arts, historically
- Challenge our own perspectives on liturgy and Church robes
- Deconstruct the ideas behind the Church flag and Church branding
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Next Episode
How can Church Icons save lives?
October 18, 2023
•70m
Fr Jonathan Resmini joins us to discuss his history with icons and film, how the Orthodox Christian tradition uses art in worship, and where they draw the line for second commandment violations! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell ask Father Jonathan about the power of beauty, the language of icons, and more!
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What do the icons mean in Orthodox? Who are the icons of the Orthodox Church? Is venerating icons idolatry? Are icons allowed in Orthodox Church? What is the meaning of the Pantocrator icon? What are the icons in the monastery of St Catherine on Mount Sinai? Does the Orthodox Church allow statues? Why did the Orthodox Church have icons instead of statues?
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In this episode we will:
- Discuss how a Church Icon saved Fr Jonathan's life
- Explore the power of film
- Deconstruct how the Orthodox Church uses icons in worship
- Learn about the distinctions the Orthodox traditions make between statues and icons
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