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Holy Fools and the Soul of Craftwork

Holy Fools and the Soul of Craftwork

By: Holy Fools
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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.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Holy Fools: The Craft of Voice Performance
    Apr 24 2025

    Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they interview veteran radio broadcaster and bay area pastor René Schlaepfer. In the episode René reveals how a well crafted voice can speak to the glory of God.

    To learn more about Annie Joyner medical journey please go to her CaringBridge page: https://www.caringbridge.org/site/4eb465d8-eb04-11ef-b7f4-519b90d7f68d?utm_source=website_share&utm_medium=share_button&utm_term=&utm_content=link_share_button&utm_campaign=private_home_page

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    49 mins
  • Holy Fools: The Craft of Christmas
    Dec 5 2024

    Join Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they get festive with professional Santa Clause, Rich Patsios, and consider how spreading Christmas cheer can be high level craftwork and a calling.

    More information on the work Rich does can be found at:

    https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/pastors-working-as-santas-bring-joy-extend-ministry-to-others-during-holidays/

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    43 mins
  • More Foolishness: The Serious Work of Play
    Nov 26 2024

    Join the Holy Fools (Jesse Joyner, PhD. and Stephen Grosz, PhD.) as they weigh what breakthroughs are possible when we learn to hold our work lightly. What happens when concepts such as emergent design theory are mashed up against the playful doodling of a daydreamer?

    Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

    Sigart, Miguel. 2014. Play Matters.

    Sjöberg, Barbro. 2009. Design Theory and Design Practice within Sloyd Education. International Journal of Art & Design Education.

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    23 mins

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