The Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with songwriter, Ryan Flanigan. They discuss his development as a songwriter and worship leader, what he's learned from the communities that he has served, and the release of the latest Liturgical Folk album, Matins & Vespers. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: liturgicalfolk.com Here We Still Stand Regional Conference 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with author and speaker, Jessica Thompson. They discuss how the encouragement of others, has helped her to keep writing, the ways in which individuals bring their many gifts together to serve the larger community, and how writing has shaped the way she thinks. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: jessicathompson.co Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with pianist and music director, Alex Navarro. They discuss the influence the church had on him as a young musician, the importance of developing relationships with others in the band, and how the cities he's lived in have shaped the way he approaches his work now.  The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: alexnavarromusic.com Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with podcast producer, Caleb Keith. They discuss his path into podcasting, the importance of listening, and his desire to serve his neighbor through his work.  The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org Order The Christ Key at ChristKeyBook.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with percussionist, Timothy Jones. They discuss the challenges of moving across the world to pursue your craft, the need to adapt, and developing as a performer. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: You can learn more about Tim at unlvpercussion.com and watch him introduce and play the marimba in this TEDx talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llo0U3y8hQ8). Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org Order The Christ Key at ChristKeyBook.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with filmmaker and urban farmer, Andrew Cagle. They discuss the philosophy to the approach to farming at Elmwood farms in Dallas, TX, and the connection we as people have to creation. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: Learn more about Andrew at AndrewCagle.com and explore the farm at elmwoodfarm.co. Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with the Creative Team from Storymakers. They discuss their process of bringing a story to life through the crafting of words and the use of color and illustrations, as well as their intention to always point people toward the Gospel. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: Learn more about Storymakers at StorymakersNYC.com. Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with songwriter, Kip Fox. They discuss growing up around music, learning to create routines, and adapting as life changes. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: Learn more about Kip's work at KipFox.com and CWLOnline.org. Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with metal worker, Joshua Keith. They discuss how a show on the History Channel led him to pursue blacksmithing, the way he approaches his craft, and how what we create serves our neighbor.  The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: Learn more about Joshua's work at secondsonironwork.com and silverstatestainless.com. Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft

In this episode, Blake sits down with writer, David Zahl. They discuss his journey into writing, the philosophy of writing from below, and the struggle with the inner critic. The music in this episode is from Praise & Warships and Blake Flattley. SHOWNOTES: You can follow David's work on MBird.com.  Support the 1517 podcast network. 1517.org REVIEW THE SHOW: bit.ly/The-Craft