Luke Wesselschmidt - Architect

Luke Wesselschmidt - Architect

Author: 1517 Podcasts November 4, 2020 Duration: 39:51

In this episode, Blake sits down with architect, Luke Wesselschmidt. They discuss the intersection of old and new and learning from the past.

Music in this episode is from Chris Ellis and Praise & Warships.

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The conversations on The Craft are built on a simple, enduring premise: that the work of our hands is inseparable from the life of our minds and spirits. Hosted by 1517 Podcasts, this series moves beyond superficial interviews to sit with musicians, painters, writers, and creators of all kinds in the quiet space after the applause fades. Here, we get into the granular details-the stubborn technical problem that led to a breakthrough, the philosophical question that underpins a lyric, the personal history that shapes a visual style. While the perspective is often informed by theology, the dialogue is grounded in the tangible reality of making something from nothing, week after week. You’ll hear about the discipline behind the art, the failures that taught more than any success, and the surprising ways a vocation forms the person who holds it. This isn’t a podcast about fame or finished products; it’s about the ongoing, often messy, process of creation itself. Tune in for thoughtful, meandering conversations that honor the depth and dignity inherent in any craft, reminding us why the *how* and the *why* of our work are questions worth a lifetime of exploration.
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