Episode 04: Joy, Optimism, and Color with Meredith Schomburg

In Bonus Episode 01 of The Washed Process, hosts Carter + Kenny each take a few minutes to list out their favorite coffees from 2022, some of which were featured on this podcast and others that weren't. Additionally, both share some of their favorite moments from this inaugural season such as when musician Jonathan Ogden made coffee using tea equipment, when photographer Joe Greer shared about the making of his newest book, how director and photographer Joshua Kissi helped Google reinvent the way phones capture skin tones, and more. Finally, both hosts take a few minutes to share a bit about what making this podcast has been like for them, what life has looked like both during and after putting the season out, and what to possibly expect in the future. Note: You must listen to the episode to hear how each coffee ranks :) Also, thank you for listening to this show. It's not taken for granted that thousands of people have listened to this podcast and given time of their lives to hear from some of today's top creators, artists, and humans discuss their journeys with life, faith, creativity, and transformation. This Episode's Featured Coffee: Tulip House  Cooper's Cask Coffee White Label Coffee Club Methodical Coffee SuperJoy Coffee Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore + Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth + Young Adults Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

In Episode 08 of The Washed Process, Carter + Kenny talk with author, speaker, spoken word and hip-hop artist, and all-around renaissance man, Propaganda. They share a particularly hard-to-find coffee roasted by Tulip House, sourced from two regions in Ethiopia. Like our guest, this coffee starts in one direction and then zigs when you think it's going to zag.  Prop shares his paradigm on collaboration, and walks us through how he creates space for people to use their expertise and leaving room for him to do what he does best. They dive into the role humility plays in collaboration, and how to celebrate when people are at their best. Later in the show, Prop talks about how gospel music is central to the Black American experience, and how mainstream hip-hop artists have elements of faith in their music as a natural expression of life. Prop shares his favorite albums, tells Carter + Kenny his least favorite phrase, and more.  Connect with Propaganda Site: prophiphop.com IG:@prophiphop Prop's Book: Terraform Terraform Cold Brew This Episode's Featured Coffee: Tulip House  Flash Brew Coffee Recipe: (Chemex method) 30g Fresh ground (medium-fine) coffee 250g Ice 250g Filtered Water heated to 200F Place 250g ice in the Chemex. Place filter on Chemex*. Add 30g coffee to filter, ensure bed of grounds is flat before brewing. Add approx 60g hot water and let stand for 30sec to bloom. After water has filtered through, add the remaining 190g water all at once (don't be precious). As the water filters through, swirl your Chemex to keep the grounds in contact with water. When the water has filtered all the way through, discard the filter and grounds. Enjoy your iced coffee! Referenced: Onyx Coffee Labs "Gas Out"  Prop's brewing gear:  St. Anthony industries - Pheonix 70 The Rock Coffee Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore + Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth + Young Adults Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

In Episode 07 of The Washed Process, Carter + Kenny talk with multi-disciplinary creative Jonathan Ogden, while sharing a tea-inspired cup of coffee together from Hard Lines Coffee in the UK. Jonathan shares his unique (read: hilarious) brew method with us. Jonathan walks us through the process of starting the band Rivers and Robots, creating music, and touring. He describes a shift in 2019, when he wanted to lean into producing and releasing music solo.  Connect with Jonathan Site: https://www.jonathanogden.co.uk IG: jonathanogdenmusic Spotify: Jonathan Ogden This Episode's Featured Coffee: Hard Lines Coffee Referenced: Rivers and Robots (Band) Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore + Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church  Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth + Young Adults Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia Episode analytics

In Episode 06 of The Washed Process, Carter + Kenny talk with photographer, runner, and author Joe Greer, while sharing a delicious cup of coffee together from Super Thing Coffee Roasters based out of Austin, Texas. Joe walks us through his Chemex recipe to start the show. Joe shares his journey and process of being captivated by the possibility of photography while studying theology in Spokane, Wa. He invites us into the process of his early days shooting on the iPhone, learning his way around DSLRs, and falling in love with film photography. Additionally, we talk about the mixed gratitude and danger of his relationship with his early Instagram days, how different thematic elements come alive through photographing on the street, what it means to make meaningful work as a person of faith while not overspiritualizing it, and how our life experiences impact what we make and gravitate toward. Connect with Joe Greer Site: www.ioe.photography IG: @iogreer // @ioestreet The Lay of the Land Book Moment Photography Courses: shopmoment.com/creators/joe-greer This Episode's Featured Coffee: Superthing Coffee Roasters Referenced: VSCO: www.vsco.co Referenced 'Where Will You Spend Eternity' Street Photograph The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore + Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth + Young Adults Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

In Episode 05 of The Washed Process, Carter + Kenny get the opportunity to have a conversation with writer, Sara Billups, while sharing a delicious cup of coffee together from Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters based out of Denver, Colorado. Throughout this episode Sara shares about her and her family's journey to the Pacific Northwest to live in intentional community, what it  means to grow and change as a writer, exploring her own writing and perspective that thoughtfully aims to critique the American Christian Church while calling it to a higher standard in a responsible way, all that goes into writing and publishing a book, prayer and spiritual formation,  Jazz music, and Ivanhoe's Ice Cream, simply the best. Connect with Sara Billups Sign up for Sara's newsletter on Substack: https://sarabillups.substack.com/ Site: https://www.sarabillups.com/ IG: @sara.billups This Episode's Featured Coffee: Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters Referenced: Ivanhoe's Ice Cream Clarity by Andy Mineo Shofars The Order of the Mustard Seed Under The Pressure by The War On Drugs Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore + Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth + Young Adults Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

In this episode, Carter + Kenny drink coffee from Sunday Coffee Project with artist and illustrator, Meredith Schomburg. Meredith's illustrations are bright, surprising, and highlight the beauty of humanity. She shares how she's trusted the Spirit of God to lead her to cities across the US, learning to illustrate as a child, the challenge of drawing hands, and how she'd be a tattoo artist if she could. This Episode's Featured Coffee: Sunday Coffee Project  Connect with Meredith Schomburg Site: meredithschomburg.com IG: @meredith_schomburg Referenced: Chance the Rapper - Child of God Music Video Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore + Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth + Young Adults Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

Overview Carter + Kenny drink a pineapple-washed Columbian coffee from Methodical Roasters with director and photographer, Joshua Kissi. Joshua's signature style elevates skin tones and brings a regal, almost painterly, impression to his work. They talk about breaking the camera settings to highlight black and brown skin, the creative middle class, telling stories through photography, and his harrowing experience at the NYC Marathon. This Episode's Featured Coffee: Methodical Coffee Connect with Joshua Kissi Site: www.joshuakissi.com IG: @joshuakissi Referenced:  "For Love and Country" By Joshu Kissi TONL - Premiere Diverse Stock Photos Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore + Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth and YA Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

Overview Carter + Kenny drink Loyal Coffee with missionary-in-training turned entrepreneur, Kevin Bohlin. Kevin is the founder of Saint Frank Coffee living in San Fransisco, Ca. They talk about the meaning of 'business as mission', Kevin's interactions with farmers, and all the mountaineering gear he never uses. This Episode's Featured Coffee: Loyal Coffee https://loyalcoffee.co/collections/coffee  Connect with Kevin and Saint Frank Coffee & Buy Some Beans Site: https://www.saintfrankcoffee.com IG: @SaintFrankCoffee Referenced: "A Movie About Coffee" By Brandon Loper https://www.brandonloper.com/afac Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore and Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer living in Portland, Or Kenny: Youth and YA Pastor living in Kansas City, Mo Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

This Episode's Featured Coffee: White Label Coffee - Washed Process - Colombia - Geisha Veriatal https://whitelabelcoffeeclub.com/products/wlcc-lasso-geisha Roasterie Coffee - Blend https://theroasterie.com/products/bluestem-blend Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore and Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer Kenny: Youth and YA pastor Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia

Co-Hosts Carter and Kenny invite you to join them as they talk to people across a wide range of creative fields about life, faith, creativity, and transformation, all over great cups of coffee. Credits Produced by Kenny G Written by Carter Moore and Kenny G Special Thanks to Radiant Church Song: Spirit Blossom by Roman BeLov Carter: Writer, Marketer, Strategist, Photographer Kenny: Youth and YA pastor Connect With Us IG: @thewashedprocess Website: thewashedprocess.com Carter's IG: @iamcartermoore Kenny's IG: @kenny1gracia