EM136: How to Use Photography to Engage in World Missions, with Joshua MacLeod

Joshua MacLeod is a photographer and videographer. He was bad when he began but is now sponsored and published, capturing the beauty of God in the people of the world. Listen to discover the value of art on mission.

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What we talked about

• 00:12 – Introduction
• 01:12 – What is Picture the Nations About?
• 04:28 – When did you start taking pictures?
• 08:22 – How Josh went from really bad to published with a sponsorship within a year.
• 09:36 – When did you realize the impact that photography can have?
• 13:53 – What happened when a teenage girl saw her picture for the first time.
• 15:16 – Should the Gospel be austere while we enjoy personal extravagance?
• 16:29 – What kind of value does Christian art bring to the table?
• 18:36 – How would you encourage other artists?
• 21:38 – Where did you find the framework for craftsmanship, wisdom, and understanding?
• 23:27 – What to do if you need to understand the Bible.
• 26:27 – Where can people find more?
• 25:49 – What can photographers do to get involved?
• 28:36 – What nation are you trying to get to next?

Resources & Contact Info

• Joshua's Website: picturethenations.org
• Picture the Nations on Facebook
• The Gallery @ Springhouse Worship & Arts Center
• Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Strong's Concordance App

Feedback

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