Holy Fools and the Soul of Craftwork
Join PhD and professional juggler Jesse Joyner, and PhD and minister Stephen Grosz as they interview people in diverse crafts and trades (from beekeepers to song writers to sword swallowers). Through a discussion of relevant learning research and Scripture, the Holy Fools consider how integrating one’s faith and work, as a craft, might serve to feed and form the soul.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they explore the beautiful mess of visual art with Richmond based artist Sara Tuttle.
To get an eyeful of Sara's work, her current exhibit can be found at the Shockoe Artspace in Richmond, Virginia. For more information go to: https://shockoeartspace.com/project/in-the-thick-of-it or https://www.saraptuttle.com/
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they launch into season 2 and explore the calling of professional racing with driver Sting Ray Robb. The episode includes a discussion of craftwork curiosities such as:
- How to capture learning while failing at high speeds
- How to promote your work without feeling like a shady mercenary.
To learn more about Sting Ray and his work: www.stingrayrobb.com
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they conclude season 1 with a look toward faith and work in the future.
For listener feedback/questions please reach out at JoynerJuggling@gmail.com
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they interview professional photographer Tracey Riggs Frontz — and learn how we can all develop an trained eye for viewing God's creation.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they consider how a pre-work routine of spiritual stretching might transform your workday.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Feiler, Bruce. 2023. The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World.
Martin, Tom. 2021. Craft Learning as Perceptual Transformation: Getting ‘the Feel’ in the Wooden Boat Workshop.
Daniels, Denise. 2019. Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they interview veteran public school teacher and craftsman, Jake Bates — and consider how teaching and learning in any vocation can be a divine encounter.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
What can we learn about faith + work from a 4th generation mom and pop Candy Shop?
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they consider the value of soulful work done at a small scale.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Crawford, Matthew. 2010. Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they interview professional writer Ben Palpant—author of a new book on the craft of writing— and discuss how the we can all work faithfully in obscurity.
https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Mountain-Ben-Palpant
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they consider the value of getting thicker skin and a wiser head by joining a community of practice.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Ogilvie, Sheilagh. 2019. The European Guilds.(Princeton University Press).
De Munck. 2007. Technologies of Learning: Apprenticeship in Antwerp Guilds from the 15th Century to the End of the Ancien Regime. (Turnhout: Brepols).
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they interview professional farrier/blacksmith Bear Reed, and consider what can be learned about soul work by being kicked in the gut!
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