[Ep15] Introducing Brad Johnson - The Co-Founder of Beauty and the Faith Arts Centre

Beauty And The Faith

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In this episode, Brad Johnson, co-founder and partner of Beauty and the Faith, joins Magnus Gautestad to discuss the importance of beauty and faith. They highlight specific initiatives such as the Beauty Composers Summit and a crowdfunding campaign to build the first art center in Spain. Brad emphasizes that beauty can lead to a regeneration of being in nature and a deeper sense of community. He also highlights the connection between beauty and spirituality, noting that physical beauty reflects the intentionality, design, and purpose found in heavenly descriptions. The conversation explores the significance of beauty in our modern world and its potential to inspire positive change in individuals and society.
Brad and Magnus delve into the concept of beauty in relation to spirituality and music, reflecting on the experience of beauty and how it can connect the material and spiritual realms. Brad shares his personal journey in music, from starting as a drummer to exploring Christian heavy metal and hardcore genres. Brad also addresses the perception of metal music, emphasizing the subjectivity of music preferences and citing biblical references to support the idea of praising God through various sounds. The discussion emphasizes the need to appreciate and actively seek out beauty, as well as the transformative power it holds in connecting people to their faith and spirituality. The episode also mentions initiatives like the Beauty and the Faith Arts Centre crowdfunding campaign for an immersive art center and alternative cinema, highlighting the importance of community, collaboration, and supporting the arts.
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Kapitler

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Introduction of Brad Johnson (00:02:00)

3. The Connection Between Beauty and Nature (00:03:33)

4. The Connection Between Beauty and Spirituality (00:06:08)

5. The here and there, the now and the not yet (00:08:55)

6. Beauty points to our deepest longings (00:09:24)

7. Different paths as a musician (00:10:07)

8. The tight-knit community of the metal and hardcore scene (00:12:38)

9. The beauty and subjective nature of metal music (00:15:28)

10. Praise God with all sounds and instruments (00:17:12)

11. Purpose (00:26:21)

12. Modernistic movement in America (00:27:20)

13. Minimalism and its impact (00:28:25)

14. Atonality and dissonance in music (00:29:32)

15. The danger of music without purpose (00:31:00)

16. The esthetics of pleasure and pain in music (00:32:46)

17. The redeeming power of God in art (00:34:12)

18. The Virtues of Hope, Faith, and Love (00:35:24)

19. Discussing Writing as an Author (00:36:15)

20. The Wisdom Pyramid and Information Overload (00:36:46)

21. Inverting Habits and Spending Time Wisely (00:37:06)

22. Crowdfunding Campaign for Beauty and the Faith Art Center (00:41:18)

23. Plans to open immersive art centers in Europe and the US (00:43:55)

24. Collaborating with artists and building connections (00:46:06)

25. Helping people through Simple Group Teaching program (00:47:19)

26. Showing commitment and being rewarded (00:47:44)