Unfolded. It’s not dead, it’s just been in cryosleep.  Sorry to stay away so long. We’re hoping to put episodes out more frequently but, honestly, it takes great skill and a lot of free time to make great podcasts (free or not free). So, we don’t feel that bad. Speaking of great skill, I’d like… Read more about Unfolded Episode 14 — Penuel by Callid Keefe-Perry

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Unfolded Episode 14 — Penuel by Callid Keefe-Perry

Hello Deacons! Unfolded has returned, and we’re back with a remarkable short story by Lutheran Minister and writer Jake Bouma. The Mute Monk is a captivating parable that will have you contemplating themes of grace, forgiveness, memory, and fate long after you’ve finished listening. Jake is an ecclesial junkie, aspiring polymath, and cancer survivor who… Read more about Unfolded Episode 13 — The Mute Monk

Unfolded Episode 13 — The Mute Monk

Unfolded is back! It’s not a stretch to say that this year we’ve had along, hard winter, and I (Jesse) wrote a story about it. Give it a listen, I think it is one of our best episodes yet! Matt once again kills it on the 1’s and 2’s. We hope you enjoy. Please subscribe… Read more about Unfolded Episode 12 — The Cold Inside

Unfolded Episode 12 — The Cold Inside

If you liked the lyrical essay featured on episode 11 of Unfolded, then you’re going to love this interview with author and poet Sarah Wells! I (Jesse) skyped with Sarah recently and we had a great time chatting about why she writes poetry, where she finds inspiration and what she does when she gets discouraged.… Read more about Unfolded 11.5 – Interview with Sarah Wells

Unfolded 11.5 – Interview with Sarah Wells

We are tremendously honored to be featuring a piece of poetry by the amazingly talented poet, Sarah Wells, on this episode. And wow, is it a good one! Sarah’s writing is simply brilliant. In this episode, Sarah offers a beautiful and stirring reflection on life as a woman, mother and wife, and explores the dipolar… Read more about Unfolded Episode 11 – Someone’s in the Kitchen

Unfolded Episode 11 – Someone’s in the Kitchen

Episode 10 of Unfolded is here. In this episode, a detective hopes that a mysterious figure named Edward might have some answers that would help him solve his baffling case. Talk to Us We truly love feedback and dialogue. Please leave comments here on the blog and let us know what you thought of this… Read more about Unfolded Episode 10 – When Dawn Becomes Day

Unfolded Episode 10 – When Dawn Becomes Day

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Unfolded. Matt and I (Jesse) decided that it would be cool to give folks a peek under the hood, so to speak. We’ll be interviewing our guest contributors in an effort to explore art and creativity in-depth, and hopefully capture a glimpse of their creative process. This inaugural… Read more about Unfolded Ep. 9.5 – Interviews that Reveal: Dave Harrity

Unfolded Ep. 9.5 – Interviews that Reveal: Dave Harrity

In Episode 9 of Unfolded, the illustrious Dave Harrity reflects on relationships, marriage, love, awkwardness, pride and compassion in his poetic story entitled Through The Motions. And, as always, Matt Barlow shines on the 1’s and 2’s. Dave Harrity is an author and teacher from Louisville Kentucky, where he lives with his wife and kids.… Read more about Unfolded Episode 9 – Through The Motions

Unfolded Episode 9 – Through The Motions

Unfolded is back from hiatus. We missed you all. We hope you missed us. There is lots of fun stuff coming up in the near future. Here is a taste: While we were gone, we spent some time with the Homebrewed Crew down in Asheville and recorded a LIVE Unfolded story at Wild Goose. It… Read more about Unfolded | Episode 8 | The Invisible One

Unfolded | Episode 8 | The Invisible One

Unfolded is back! And this episode is very, very special. Lyle Enright, an MA student in the English department at Loyola University (Chicago), is our guest contributor this week and he does NOT disappoint. In this episode, Lyle weaves us a frenzied tale of misgiving, infuriation and terror that will blow your mind, and Matt does… Read more about Unfolded Episode 7 – Beelzy’s Lot

Unfolded Episode 7 – Beelzy’s Lot

What does a Benedictine monk from the 13th century have in common with an office worker from the 21st century? Find out in this week’s episode, The Escapement – written and narrated by Jesse Turri and produced by Matt Barlow. Two more things to mention: The written submissions for Unfolded are always posted a few… Read more about Unfolded Episode 6 – The Escapement

Unfolded Episode 6 – The Escapement

We had such amazing feedback on Rachel Smith’s poetry, so guess what? She’s back! This week enjoy part 2 of her collection of poetry entitled In Awe of Creation. Be sure to follow Rachel on Twitter, And if her poetry blows your mind, check out some of her music at blackorchidstringtrio.com, she plays cello like… Read more about Unfolded Episode 5 – In Awe of Creation pt.2

Unfolded Episode 5 – In Awe of Creation pt.2

This week’s episode is truly awe inspiring. In this show we feature a collection of poems that deal with the subject of creation; being inspired by it, in awe of it and participating in it. The poems were written and narrated by the amazingly talented Pittsburgh, PA musician, Rachel Smith. Check out some of her… Read more about Unfolded Episode 4 – In Awe of Creation

Unfolded Episode 4 – In Awe of Creation

Something dark bubbles just beneath the surface of Hatuskgar. This week’s episode ventures into a fantastical land, a land that is haunted by great darkness, and there is only one person who can help. This episode features original music by producer by Matt Barlow and was written and narrated by Jesse Turri. Unfolded now has… Read more about Unfolded Episode 3: The Desecration

Unfolded Episode 3: The Desecration

Episode 2 of Unfolded is upon us. This episode features a fairytale that takes the listener into a land that is unlike any other. In this land mice live the same way as humans! They have jobs, drive cars and raise families. But not all is well in this happy little haven, as you will… Read more about Unfolded Episode 2 – Do you want to be free?

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