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When There Are No Words

When There Are No Words

By: Michael J Tinker
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Conversations with artists exploring grief and hope in their work.


Following the release of Michael J Tinker's own album exploring loss and hope ('When There Are No Words' 2023) he decided to embark on this new podcast interviewing other artists who have looked at similar themes. Chatting to Christian authors, songwriters and visual artists Michael discusses what draws them to this difficult topic, how they navigate stewarding both their own story and other people's, and how they seek to honestly portray the Christian journey through this life to eternity. And despite (or maybe because of) the difficult subject, these are truly uplifting conversations.


In the first series Michael interviews author Doug McKelvey ('Every Moment Holy'), author and songwriter Andrew Peterson (The Wingfeather Saga, 'Is He Worthy?', The Burning Edge of Dawn), painter Ally Gordon (Morphe Arts, 'Why Art Matters'), author Hannah Hess (Dark Star), songwriter Sara Groves (Floodplains), writer and artist Sophie Killingley ('Draw Near') and author and painter Jamin Still (who's candle image you can see on the album cover).


There will be lots of book giveaways as well as special 10ofthose.com discount codes for listeners.


This podcast is sponsored by 10ofthose. Their vision is to help everyone in the church to read books that excite them about Jesus and to give away books that point others to Him.

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  • Michael J Tinker

    Michael J Tinker
    Aug 8 2023

    Download the transcript here.

    This series is sponsored by 10ofthose. Resources that point people to Jesus change lives.

    The title music is 'When There Are No Words' by Michael J Tinker. The closing song is 'Speak Softly' from the same album.

    Artwork by Jamin Still.


    Because of the gospel we should grieve when there is loss because the gospel tells us that death is not right... because he came to defeat it we should mourn its effects now... but we do not mourn as those without hope.


    In the final episode of this series I'm interviewed by Rachel Redeemed! We talk about the importance of imagination when it comes to thinking about grief, hope and eternity. We chat about the story behind the album, how it was written, the difficulties and the joys.


    This article in Premier magazine is referred to during the conversation. All the songs talked about can be listened to here.


    If you'd like to hear a second season of the podcast please become a supporter at acast+.


    Remember! Competitions and discounts are available for anyone in the UK, Europe and the USA!


    All the competitions have now finished, but please keep sharing the podcast so others can hear it... and if there is a second series there will be many more competitions to enter!!


    Other discounts you can get as listeners to the podcast:

    'Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy' (30%) :: nowordsSG23

    'Adorning the Dark' (30%) :: nowordsAP23

    'Why Art Matters' (30%) :: nowordsAG23

    'Draw Near' (30%) :: nowordsSK23

    The Callenlas Chronicles (50% discount!) :: nowordsHH23


    About Your Host

    Michael J Tinker is a singer-songwriter based in Somerset, England.

    He normally is found making music for children but has recently released an album exploring grief and hope, which led him to want to talk to other artists who are doing the same.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Hannah Hess

    Hannah Hess
    Aug 1 2023

    Download the transcript here.

    This series is sponsored by 10ofthose. Resources that point people to Jesus change lives.

    The title music is 'When There Are No Words' by Michael J Tinker. The closing song is 'I'll Hear You Speak My Name' from the same album.

    Artwork by Jamin Still.


    Knowing good will come enables us to read the story, to go on the journey. The hope enables us to travel through this pain.


    We've chatted with a Scotsman, an Englishwoman... and now for someone from Wales! Hannah Hess is an author from Cardiff and we talk about her series of books for kids and teens. Her main characters start from a place of brokenness and we discuss how knowing the end of the story helps us journey through it.


    During the episode Hannah reads from her short story 'The Water Maiden of Lealos' which is out in October.


    Remember! Competitions and discounts are available for anyone in the UK, Europe and the USA!


    All the competitions have now finished, but please keep sharing the podcast so others can hear it... and if there is a second series there will be many more competitions to enter!!


    This week's offer is a whopping 50% off Hannah's books at 10ofthose! Use the code nowordsHH23


    Other discounts you can get as listeners to the podcast:

    'Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy' :: nowordsSG23

    'Adorning the Dark' :: nowordsAP23

    'Why Art Matters' :: nowordsAG23

    'Draw Near' :: nowordsSK23


    About Your Host

    Michael J Tinker is a singer-songwriter based in Somerset, England.

    He normally is found making music for children but has recently released an album exploring grief and hope, which led him to want to talk to other artists who are doing the same.

    Check out the album at michaeljtinker.com

    Also, why not have a listen to our sister-podcast for all the family - 'Tinker-Time!'

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    46 mins
  • Sophie Killingley

    Sophie Killingley
    Jul 25 2023

    Download the transcript here.

    This series is sponsored by 10ofthose. Resources that point people to Jesus change lives.

    The title music is 'When There Are No Words' by Michael J Tinker. The closing song is 'Goodnight to the Old Year' from the same album.

    Artwork by Jamin Still.


    We don't need to worry that going into the darkness means going into an abyss that will never end. We can keep on digging. We don't need to fear that place of darkness and grief because that is not the end.


    For the second of my chats with British artists I talk with cartoonist and painter Sophie Killingley. We discuss the grief and loss of church trauma and the importance of naming it so. We look at how art helps express that loss, and how it helped Sophie in her own walk with that kind of grief.


    The artwork we talk about can all be found on a dedicated page on Sophie's website.


    All the competitions have now finished, but please keep sharing the podcast so others can hear it... and if there is a second series there will be many more competitions to enter!!


    Get 30% off Sophie's book 'Draw Near' EXCLUSIVELY as a podcast listener on the 10ofthose website using the code nowordsSK23.


    Other discounts you can get as listeners to the podcast:

    'Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy' :: nowordsSG23

    'Adorning the Dark' :: nowordsAP23

    'Why Art Matters' :: nowordsAG23


    About Your Host

    Michael J Tinker is a singer-songwriter based in Somerset, England.

    He normally is found making music for children but has recently released an album exploring grief and hope, which led him to want to talk to other artists who are doing the same.

    Check out the album at michaeljtinker.com

    Also, why not have a listen to our sister-podcast for all the family - 'Tinker-Time!'

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min

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