“Life is always more beautiful when you know the story,” Jack says on today’s episode. Do you know the story of The Color of Dust? Take a look at the chapter headings below to see the territory we cover in this honest episode.
We apologize for Sam’s audio—it got corrupted somehow and sounds pretty awful. However, as you’ll learn from the episode, this, too, is a ‘darling’ we need to kill.
So, grab your tambourine and let’s get started!
(All the music in this episode was written and performed by Jack Baumgartner.)
Chapters
00:00 Opening Prayer 03:34 Navigating the Fear of Not Sounding Knowledgeable 08:21 Being Present in the Conversation 17:03 Killing Darlings and Embracing Exploration 24:11 The Importance of Character and Authenticity 26:03 Desire to Be Seen and Hide Simultaneously 28:58 The Struggle of Desires and Guilt 38:03 The Importance of Authenticity in Creative Work 43:47 Responding to God's Actions with Celebration 56:31 The Transformative Power of Rhythm 01:02:48 The Distinction Between Performance-Focused Music and Social Music 01:05:43 The Pitfalls of Performative Worship 01:08:01 The Loss of Oral Traditions and the Art of Storytelling 01:12:26 The Industrialization of Experiences and the Diminishment of Beauty 01:15:41 The Power of Language and the Multifaceted Nature of Dust 01:31:30 Preserving Identity Through Names and Stories 01:37:55 The Power of Knowing Stories and Names 01:40:45 The Impact of Abbreviations and Acronyms 01:45:50 The Beauty and Interconnectedness of the Color of Dust 01:50:51 Embracing Humility, Gratitude, and the Unknown
12. Grab Your Tambourine