{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/647d96a197361c0011e7a8bb/64cbd78664e5f800115b30dd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Michael J Tinker","description":"<p><a href=\"https://michaeljtinker.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Michael-J-Tinker-Interview.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Download the transcript here</strong></a>.</p><p>This series is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href=\"https://uk.10ofthose.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10ofthose</a>. Resources that point people to Jesus change lives.</p><p>The title music is '<a href=\"https://michaeljtinker.bandcamp.com/album/when-there-are-no-words\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">When There Are No Words</a>' by&nbsp;<a href=\"https://michaeljtinker.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Michael J Tinker</a>. The closing song is '<a href=\"https://michaeljtinker.bandcamp.com/track/speak-softly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Speak Softly</a>' from the same album.</p><p>Artwork by&nbsp;<a href=\"https://jaminstill.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jamin Still</a>.</p><p><br></p><blockquote><em>Because</em> of the gospel we should grieve when there is loss because the gospel tells us that death is not right... <em>because</em> he came to defeat it we should mourn its effects now... but we do not mourn as those without hope.</blockquote><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This article in <a href=\"https://www.premierchristianity.com/features/imagining-eternity-daring-to-dream-of-life-after-death/15819.article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Premier magazine</a> is referred to during the conversation. All the songs talked about can be<a href=\"https://michaeljtinker.bandcamp.com/album/when-there-are-no-words\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> listened to here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to hear a second season of the podcast please become a <a href=\"https://plus.acast.com/s/nowords\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">supporter at acast+</a>.</p><p><br></p><blockquote>Remember! Competitions and discounts are available for anyone in the UK, Europe and the USA!</blockquote><p><br></p><p>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!!</p><p><br></p><p>Other discounts you can get as listeners to the podcast:</p><p>'<a href=\"https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781433561481/dark-clouds-deep-mercy-paperback\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy</a>' (30%) :: nowordsSG23</p><p>'<a href=\"https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781535949026/adorning-the-dark-paperback\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adorning the Dark</a>' (30%) :: nowordsAP23</p><p>'<a href=\"https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781789742367/why-art-matters-paperback\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why Art Matters</a>' (30%) :: nowordsAG23</p><p>'<a href=\"https://uk.10ofthose.com/product/9781784986858/draw-near-paperback\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Draw Near</a>' (30%) :: nowordsSK23</p><p><a href=\"https://uk.10ofthose.com/series/callenlas-chronicles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Callenlas Chronicles</a> (50% discount!) :: nowordsHH23</p><p><br></p><p><u>About Your Host</u></p><p>Michael J Tinker is a singer-songwriter based in Somerset, England.</p><p>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.</p>","author_name":"Michael J Tinker"}