connect.faith - season two
a new day“Coming in Out of the Rain” | Pastor Debbie Bronkema | connect.faith
Back in February, we were able to come together to film the second season of connect.faith. We brought together all sorts of people to continue to explore the intersection of creativity, spirituality and justice–and we can’t wait for you to see it.
In this segment, Pastor Debbie Bronkema shares a powerful story about a woman who had all but given up hope only to find a new day waiting for her, if only she comes in out of the rain. Pastor Debbie is a believer in the power of creative writing to speak spiritual truths and offer us power healing. She leads Creative Writing as a Spiritual Practice retreats, as well as a Facebook group by the same name. Her first book is called “Finding Manna,” and is available now.
April Castoldi came by again went outside her comfort zone to draw a mandala to illustrate the story while being filmed – and with a little time-lapse magic, we put it all together. April taught Mandala drawing as part of our pilot season.
The music is by connect.faith producer, Evan Closser. This piece was an improvisation from mid July titled, “I Want to Go Home”.
In these difficult times – we are thankful for this community and the connections that reach beyond being in the same place. Now, more than ever, we need to believe in the promise of a new day, the hope that despite all evidence to the contrary, there is a new day dawning.
More Season Two Videos
“Deadline” | David LaMotte | Season 2
Today we're sharing “Deadline” by David LaMotte, which serves as a powerful reminder about the importance of how we choose to spend our time.
“Taste the Light” | David LaMotte | Season 2
David LaMotte shares “Taste the Light” from the album "The Other Way Around". It’s sweet, sentimental, and uplifting. Enjoy!
“Just One Candle” | David LaMotte | Season 2
David LaMotte shares a personal story and then performs a sweet and sentimental piece of music called "Just One Candle."
David LaMotte on the White Flour Protest | connect.faith
In the final video in our series, David Lamotte highlights a story that epitomizes creative nonviolence in response to hatred.
David LaMotte on Creative Nonviolence | connect.faith
David outlines options we have in response to violence and highlights creative nonviolence as the most effective and powerful tool we have.
David LaMotte on the Power of Harmony | connect.faith
David talks about his musical trio, "Abraham Jam," and how they came together from different backgrounds and experiences.
David LaMotte on Restorative Justice | connect.faith
In this video, David LaMotte expands on the idea that what we think of as justice is actually much more complex.
David LaMotte on Justice Work | connect.faith
David LaMotte describes the difference between justice work and aid work, and how both are critically important in creating change.
Ike and Misty | “A New Day” | connect faith
In this video, Ike and Misty Ann Sturm share four powerful and inspiring jazz pieces around the theme, “A New Day”.
“Coming in Out of the Rain” | Pastor Debbie Bronkema | connect.faith
Pastor Debbie Bronkema shares a story about a woman who had given up hope only to find a new day waiting for her, if only she comes in out of the rain.
Tabreeca Woodside | “A New Day” | connect faith
In this video, Tabreeca Woodside stopped by connect.faith with Ike Sturm, Evan Closser, and Misty Ann Sturm to perform some music.
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