<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Tongues Afire, Johnny Levy interviews Todd Polson, an accomplished animator and visual storyteller. They discuss Todd&amp;#39;s journey into animation, the importance of storytelling, the power of color in visual art, and the impact of mentorship on his career. Todd shares insights from his recent project, The 21, which tells the story of 21 Coptic Christians murdered by ISIS, emphasizing themes of faith, forgiveness, and the role of art as a ministry tool. The conversation highlights the importance of inviting God into the creative process and finding balance in life as an artist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See the short film &amp;quot;The 21&amp;quot; here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwPQqkeeCTg&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>In this episode of Tongues Afire, Johnny Levy interviews Todd Polson, an accomplished animator and visual storyteller. They discuss Todd&#39;s journey into animation, the importance of storytelling, the power of color in visual art, and the impact of mentorship on his career. Todd shares insights from his recent project, The 21, which tells the story of 21 Coptic Christians murdered by ISIS, emphasizing themes of faith, forgiveness, and the role of art as a ministry tool. The conversation highlights the importance of inviting God into the creative process and finding balance in life as an artist.</p><p>See the short film &quot;The 21&quot; here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwPQqkeeCTg</p>


Fire Makers: Tod Polson | The 21 Martyrs

<description>For those who wrestle with their greatest enemy -- themselves. Background music and production by James Butler.
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For those who wrestle with their greatest enemy -- themselves. Background music and production by James Butler.


The Beautiful Distance (Spoken Word Poetry)

<description>A journey of persistently seeking the heart of God. Background music and production by Drew Bartels.
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A journey of persistently seeking the heart of God. Background music and production by Drew Bartels.


Seek (Spoken Word Poetry)

<description>Even the greatest joy is tempered by the fact that it's temporary. Background music and production by James Butler.
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Even the greatest joy is tempered by the fact that it's temporary. Background music and production by James Butler.


Momentary Joy (Spoken Word Poetry)

<description>How do we keep going when we are crushed beyond words? How do we defeat the constant enemies of doubt and death that assail us? What is the Loophole? Background piano by Drew Bartels.
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How do we keep going when we are crushed beyond words? How do we defeat the constant enemies of doubt and death that assail us? What is the Loophole? Background piano by Drew Bartels.


The Loophole (Spoken Word Poetry)

My name is Johnny Levy, and I am an author, spoken word poet, and pastor. This podcast contains passionate poetry and fiction intended to inspire, challenge, and encourage. My pieces tend to revolve around pain, struggle, faith, and redemption. See more at www.tonguesafire.com

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