37. Singing Our Places: A Celtic Sensibility of God in Creation, with Jeff Johnson

In this episode Forrest talks with Jeff Johnson, an acclaimed musician whose art spans a diversity of styles including Progressive Rock, Jazz, New Age, and Contemplative Worship. In the  40 years of his career thus far, Jeff has written music for a Martin Scorsese film, collaborated with great musicians like Phil Keaggy, and recorded original music for the Wyndham Hill label. In this conversation Jeff shares about some of the deep values behind his musical aesthetic—and in particular consider how themes of Celtic spirituality and communion with nature are reflected in his work. Of course, the best way to understand his art is to hear it—and in our conversation today Jeff includes a few of his compositions.Book giveaway: Want to be in a drawing to receive a copy of Ray Simpson’s Brendan’s Return Voyage: A New American Dream? Leave a voice message telling us why YOU listen to the Earthkeepers podcast. Find the “We want to hear from you” button on the podcast website.Guest: Jeff Johnson - musician Jeff's music - ArkMusic.com Songs played: Watching Swallows Pray; Shall I? ; Columba's prayer Mentions: Tom & Christine Sine - founders of Mustard Seed Associates Phil Keaggy - guitarist Martin Scorsese's film - Gangs of New York Janet Marie Chvatal - vocalist Windham Hill label Brian Dunning - Dublin-based flautist Stephen Lawhead - author Selah services Taize lorica - a type of Celtic prayer David Friesen - jazz musician Brendan - early Irish christian and saint of Ireland The Voice - competitive singing show Jozef Luptak -  cellistLindisfarne - Holy Island Iona - island off of England David Adam - author Messianic Judaism Tanakh - Hebrew ScriptFind us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple