Brian Hickey’s musings on faith, mission, music, media and the arts.Tumblr (3.0; @soulsoil)http://soulsoil.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/60303595" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/60303595">Big Hill Sledding from </a><a href="http://vimeo.com/redbaron">Brian Hickey</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><blockquote><p class="first">After 14.2” of snowfall, me and my little dudes go sledding on the Big Hill at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita, KS. I caught some of the action with a GoPro strapped to my noggin.</p> <p>Camera: GoPro Hero2<br/> Editing: Adobe Premiere CS6<br/> ColorGrade: Adobe After Effects C66<br/> Music: Volbeat - Moment forever - Mascot copyright 2007</p></blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/GEP277ptQrY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/GEP277ptQrY/43773233518http://soulsoil.com/post/43773233518Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:13:53 -0600http://soulsoil.com/post/43773233518<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/56607118" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/56607118">Snow Day from </a><a href="http://vimeo.com/redbaron">Brian Hickey</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><blockquote><p class="first">A quick video of the boys playing in the snow on the last day of Christmas Break</p> <p>Shot on: Panasonic GH2 with Driftwood’s Intravenus, Smooth -2 -2 -1 -2<br/> Tripod: Manfrotto 561BHDV Monopod<br/> Lenses used: Rokinon 35mm 1.4<br/> Edited with: Premiere Pro CS6<br/> Color Graded: After Effects CS6, Color Finesse & ColorGHear</p></blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/sjk9p6f6eko" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/sjk9p6f6eko/39511283057http://soulsoil.com/post/39511283057Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:20:56 -0600http://soulsoil.com/post/39511283057<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/56607118" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/56607118">Snow Day from </a><a href="http://vimeo.com/redbaron">Brian Hickey</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><blockquote><p class="first">A quick video of the boys playing in the snow on the last day of Christmas Break</p> <p>Shot on: Panasonic GH2 with Driftwood’s Intravenus, Smooth -2 -2 -1 -2<br/> Tripod: Manfrotto 561BHDV Monopod<br/> Lenses used: Rokinon 35mm 1.4<br/> Edited with: Premiere Pro CS6<br/> Color Graded: After Effects CS6, Color Finesse & ColorGHear</p></blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/oE-z1Bq6oPA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/oE-z1Bq6oPA/39427477914http://soulsoil.com/post/39427477914Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:00:58 -0600http://soulsoil.com/post/39427477914<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/51571306" width="400" height="179" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/51571306">CreativeRush “Beauty in the Decay” - October 2nd, 2012 from </a><a href="http://vimeo.com/redbaron">Brian Hickey</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><blockquote><p class="first">A quick collection of highlights and candid captures of the host, panelists, and attendees at the May, 2012 CreativeRush!</p> <p>- Creative Rush CreativeRush aims to create a platform for people to learn across all creative mediums and channel this knowledge and inspiration into improving their own work and discovering new creative possibilities. By providing a monthly topic on which to think and a diverse panel of speakers from whom to learn, CreativeRush will build and foster a community of creatives that constantly challenges its idea of the term “creativity.”</p> <p>Shot on: Panasonic GH2 with Driftwood’s Canis Majoris Night, Smooth -2 -2 -1 -2<br/> Tripod: Manfrotto 561BHDV Monopod<br/> Lenses used: Rokinon 35mm 1.4, Rokinon 85mm 1.4<br/> Edited with: Premiere Pro CS6<br/> Color Graded: After Effects CS6, Color Finesse & ColorGHear<br/> Music Snippet: “Carry On”, Fun ©2012 Fueled by Ramen Records</p></blockquote><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/xpUh1YSKaXc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/xpUh1YSKaXc/33743280568http://soulsoil.com/post/33743280568Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:01:01 -0500http://soulsoil.com/post/33743280568<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzeoaxDryk1qe0gbno1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span class="hasCaption">Just thought I would create one, to add to the viral internet wave of “what others think i do”, for us missional folks.</span></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/8Gq3hFqbHuM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/8Gq3hFqbHuM/17626083087http://soulsoil.com/post/17626083087Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:08:57 -0600http://soulsoil.com/post/17626083087<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/26098320" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Is youth ministry multiplying or dividing the church?</strong></p> <p>This new documentary attempts to find out why youth are leaving the church/faith in droves and if there is any correlation between that phenomenon and the use of age-segregated programs, in the church, via Youth Ministry and Sunday School.</p> <p>Found at <a target="_blank" href="http://networkedblogs.com/kjnSh">JesusNeedsNewPR.net</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/1IgiYdHZ1lI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/1IgiYdHZ1lI/7541060270http://soulsoil.com/post/7541060270Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:53:00 -0500MinistryYouthChurchdivideleavinghttp://soulsoil.com/post/7541060270<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li9e4li5x11qe0gbno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>A visual metaphor for the attractional Church?</strong></p> <p>I remember the first time I swam in the ocean. What an experience - the shock of the salt water, the challenge of keeping up with the power and rhythm of the waves, the danger of the undertow as I was reminded by my mom every 5 minutes, and the complete peace with my surroundings. I even saw a stingray - It was awesome! Then I remembered going to a ‘wave’ pool at the water park. It was not quite the same experience to say the least, but it was easy to get in and relatively safe.</p> <p>Too often, instead of going <strong>out</strong> into the ‘Kingdom’ to spread the ‘Good News’ to our community by sharing in life and relationships, we busy ourselves with trying to recreate the wonders and richness of the world to get people to come <strong>in</strong>. We try so hard to be the ‘ocean’ with our church services, music, coffee bars, bookstores, gyms, gift bags, and assorted targeted programs all in the relatively safe environment of the ‘pool’. Sadly, it can never truly compare, with the worlds offerings, and usually goes unnoticed except by other churches who attempt to clone or critique it. Instead, we should focus on being out in the ocean, living life with our community and being an example of Jesus <strong>where they are</strong>. This is how the kingdom will be built and was modeled by Jesus!</p> <p>It’s still good to meet with our friends & family in the comfort & safety of the ‘pool’, but let us never forget to stick our feet in and brave the ocean!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/3iVBvNOliNM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/3iVBvNOliNM/3940929609http://soulsoil.com/post/3940929609Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:09:00 -0500churchinstitutionattractionalfailhttp://soulsoil.com/post/3940929609<p><a target="_blank" href="http://m.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/earthquake-in-japan/100022/"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li5nheh9Mv1qdt47p.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Amazing photography of the  massive 8.9-magnitude quake that hit northeast Japan on Friday. It caused a a 10-meter (33-ft) tsunami to hit along parts of the country&#8217;s coastline. Homes were swept away and as you can see the damage is extensive. My heart and prayers go out to the people of Japan.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://m.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/earthquake-in-japan/100022/">See More</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/GgH7RzOBQ5o" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/GgH7RzOBQ5o/3899020285http://soulsoil.com/post/3899020285Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:47:00 -0500JapanTsunamiEarthquakePhotographyhttp://soulsoil.com/post/3899020285<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_li2d2tfIlB1qdpvj1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h2>NHK reporting a million missing across Japan!</h2></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/JBZKeSLsZ5c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/JBZKeSLsZ5c/3871867227http://soulsoil.com/post/3871867227Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:21:58 -0500http://soulsoil.com/post/3871867227<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhz2hsRXYY1qapkmyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h2> Jay-Z represents Jesus @ Nets Game </h2> <p>(For more photos and info, click image or <a href="http://www.rap-up.com/2011/03/12/jay-z-reps-jesus-at-nets-game/">here</a>; For a related post, click here <a href="http://christiannightmares.tumblr.com/post/1004426824/christian-rapper-bizzle-confronts-jay-z-rick"><a href="http://christiannightmares.tumblr.com/post/1004426824/christian-rapper-bizzle-confronts-jay-z-rick">http://christiannightmares.tumblr.com/post/1004426824/christian-rapper-bizzle-confronts-jay-z-rick</a></a>)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/NL020fH0hew" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/NL020fH0hew/3871408948http://soulsoil.com/post/3871408948Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:52:34 -0500Jay-zJesusNetst-shirthttp://soulsoil.com/post/3871408948<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhjgtjKfCq1qe0gbno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Amazing COLOR photography from the 30’s & 40’s. The color, detail and simplicity of these images make you feel like you are there. If you are passionate about photography or historical American nostalgia check this out!</p> <blockquote> <p>These images, by photographers of the Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information, are some of the only color photographs taken of the effects of the Depression on America’s rural and small town populations. The photographs and captions are the property of the Library of Congress and were included in a 2006 exhibit Bound for Glory: America in Color.</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/2363/">Check it out!</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/Fhvyf-6jiNQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/Fhvyf-6jiNQ/3638279739http://soulsoil.com/post/3638279739Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:10:00 -0600Vintage,photography30's40'scolorAmericaNostalgiahttp://soulsoil.com/post/3638279739<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oBTBqUJomRE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>How strong is your faith in Jesus? Would you die for it? Shahbaz Bhatti was willing!<br/> Here is an Amazing interview with Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s slain Minister for Minorities Affairs. It was to be released in the event of his assassination. He was aware of the death threats that he faced in Pakistan but thought “it is with the Muslim world I want to share the message of love. That is the only message that can bring the Muslim world out of the circle of hate and killings”.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/unsgn4Jc694" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/unsgn4Jc694/3611296346http://soulsoil.com/post/3611296346Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:38:00 -0600FaithJesusMuslimPakistanbhattifaithlovemartyrminorityshahbazshariaslainassassinationhttp://soulsoil.com/post/3611296346“There is not a single command in all of the Bible to initiate churches. The reason is quite clear: we are not to start churches, but instead to make disciples who make disciples. That is actually the way churches are started, at least in the New Testament.”<br/><br/> - <em>Neil Cole<br/><a><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51kAm2akO0L._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX300_SY200_SL200_PIkin2,BottomRight,50,34_AA130_SH20_.jpg" alt="Neil Cole - Organic Church: Growing Faith Where Life Happens" title="Neil Cole - Organic Church: Growing Faith Where Life Happens"/></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GNC8JQ/ref=r_soa_po_i?ie=UTF8&tag=plandenegocio-20&link_code=wql&camp=212361&creative=380601">Organic Church: Growing Faith Where Life Happens</a><br/>(via <a href="http://amzn.com/k/2KV4URAWDEZ2M">Martin Schmaltz</a>)</em><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/EP_GD32p5w8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/EP_GD32p5w8/3590071533http://soulsoil.com/post/3590071533Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:40:13 -0600http://soulsoil.com/post/3590071533<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhe21qvc9o1qe0gbno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tucson is about to lose its only drive-in church. Bummer it seemed like a cool idea… 45 years ago!</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://azstarnet.com/news/local/article_38e04976-148f-57e8-b6da-2a3f2d2b2d09.html">Click here for the story</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/mRwJ-D3WCWI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/mRwJ-D3WCWI/3583877079http://soulsoil.com/post/3583877079Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:03:00 -0600Tucsonchurchdrive-inhttp://soulsoil.com/post/3583877079“The more scripted the church is the less spontaneity will be possible. We cannot expect Jesus to lead if we are all busy maintaining the script and all our time together is scheduled down to the fraction of every second.”<br/><br/> - <em>Neil Cole</em><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/tLdp23T2eGA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/tLdp23T2eGA/1199040121http://soulsoil.com/post/1199040121Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:44:15 -0500http://soulsoil.com/post/1199040121<p>See above! :-)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/soulsoil/~4/DxzLEv8XGaQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soulsoil/~3/DxzLEv8XGaQ/1198514845http://soulsoil.com/post/1198514845Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:17:52 -0500http://soulsoil.com/post/1198514845