Podcast Episodes

Episode 16: Libby John

September 22, 2020June 7, 2024 by Rachel Caldwell

It was such a joy to talk with Libby John, host of the Art & Faith Conversations Podcast! Libby and I happen to both be Nines on the Enneagram and share a similar passion to highlight artists of faith. Libby hopes to use the podcast to encourage artists in their search for deeper meaning in their creative identity. We talk about how common it is for artists to feel on the fringes of their faith community and why connecting to community is so important.

In addition to creating and hosting the podcast, Libby is a dancer, teacher, and singer/songwriter. We chat about her early journey with music and dance, leading her to pursue dance in college. Libby relates her wisdom from over 15 years of teaching. She explains how movement has power to heal us and connect us deeper in our faith.

Libby shares about a challenging season where she felt wounded by the church and how it prompted her to explore songwriting. I love her reminder, “don’t let your low point be your end point.” Since 2017, Libby has released two albums of original music. Through her story, I was reminded of how art can bring order to chaos and bring healing for our souls.

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About Libby:

Libby John holds a BS from the U of MN with an emphasis in dance. She’s been teaching dance technique for 15+ years and also does freelance choreography for local schools, universities and churches. Her work has been performed at the MN Fringe Festival, Project Dance NYC and YWAM School of Dance Studies. Also a singer/songwriter, Libby has released two albums of original music since 2017. She created and hosts the podcast “Art & Faith Conversations” to highlight more voices of professional artists of faith and encourage others in their search for deeper meaning in their creative identity. She resides in Minnesota with her 3 daughters and husband of 18 years.

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