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Letter to Artists Podcast

“Letter to Artists” is a radio show and podcast hosted by Bailey Garland originally created in partnership with JP2 Catholic Radio, a local San Diego station. The show offers weekly conversations with JPCatholic students, faculty, alumni and other Catholic artists about their creative pursuits and professions. The title is inspired by Pope Saint John Paul II’s 1999, Letter to Artists, which highlights the value that artists and other creatives bring to society. Listeners of the show can expect to hear from actors, writers, musicians, directors, illustrators, photographers, and more - discussing their craft and how they’ve encountered the Lord through these talents. The goal of "Letter to Artists" is to gather a community of creative Catholic to inspire one another to use their gifts to impact culture for Christ.

Recorded in JPCatholic’s studio “The Vault”, the show is available as a podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Google. You can listen to all the full episodes below or as a weekly radio program on one of our partner radio stations:
JP2 Catholic Radio (San Diego, CA)
Catholic Spirit Radio (Bloomington-Normal, IL)

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Season 2

Angela Whalen & James Crowell
Episode 13

Letter to Writers

ft. Angela Whalen & James Crowell 

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December 8, 2023

Grettelyn Darkey
Episode 12

Letter to Audio Dramatists

ft. Grettelyn Darkey 

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December 1, 2023

Jo-Jo Doyle
Episode 11

Letter to Chefs

ft. Jo-Jo Doyle 

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November 15, 2023

Delaney Rayner
Episode 10

Letter to Graphic Designers

ft. Delaney Rayner 

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November 15, 2023

Amanda Melefsky Brier
Episode 9

Letter to Film Producers

ft. Amanda Melefsky Brier

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October 30, 2023

Noelle Guldner
Episode 8

Letter to Music Therapists

ft. Noelle Guldner

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October 20, 2023

Br. Elijah McLellan, LC
Episode 7

Letter to Writers

ft. Br. Elijah McLellan, LC

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October 13, 2023

Donovan Bakin
Episode 6

Letter to Improv Artists

ft. Donovan Bakin

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October 6, 2023

Kaylee Toole
Episode 5

Letter to Photographers

ft. Kaylee Toole

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September 22, 2023

Andrew Bilgri
Episode 4

Letter to Musicians

ft. Andrew Bilgri

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September 22, 2023

Bridget Baker & Mark Pagaduan
Episode 3

Letter to Animators

ft. Bridget Baker & Mark Pagaduan

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September 15, 2023

Noelle Daugherty
Episode 2

Letter to Metal Workers

ft. Noelle Daugherty

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September 2, 2023

Lee Eskey
Episode 1

Letter to Actors

ft. Lee Eskey

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September 2, 2023

Season 1

Episode 20

Letter to Screenwriters

ft. Tara Stone

March 23, 2023

Episode 19

Letter to Film Artists

ft. Mark Westin & Peter Gonzalez

March 16, 2023

Episode 18

Letter to Gaffers

ft. Cian Magner & Robert Vance

March 10, 2023

Episode 17

Letter to Songwriters

ft. Sophia Sariego & Lily Blando

March 01, 2023

Episode 16

Letter to Editors

ft. Simon Michael & Abbie Ross

February 21, 2023

Episode 15

Letter to Painters

ft. Sarah Gruber & Karissa Williams

January 26, 2023

Episode 14

Letter to Graphic Designers

ft. Maya Hajdu & Angie Lopez

January 17, 2023

Episode 13

Letter to Dancers

ft. Timothy Johnson & Megan Geier

December 5, 2022

Episode 12

Letter to Writers

ft. Josh Peck & Taylor Williams

November 22, 2022

Episode 11

Letter to Social Media Evangelists

ft. Fr. Simon Esshaki

November 15, 2022

Episode 10

Letter to Cinematographers

ft. Charley Blum & Angelika Sowa

November 8, 2022

Episode 9

Letter to Leaders

ft. Luca Hoang & Dr. Amanda LoCoco

November 01, 2022

Episode 8

Letter to Illustrators

ft. Josh Martin & Mia Schaller

October 31, 2022

Episode 7

Letter to Producers

ft. Natalia Roberts & Eleazar Palma

October 27, 2022

Episode 6

Letter to Poets

ft. Stephen & Elisabeth Kramp

October 24, 2022

Episode 5

Letter to Filmmakers

ft. Katie Gerlach & Andrew Koltuniuk

October 16, 2022

Episode 4

Letter to Musicians

ft. Alec Williams & Amaris Abraham

October 8, 2022

Episode 3

Letter to Screenwriters

ft. Bella Lake & Jacob Woodward

October 1, 2022

Episode 2

Letter to Film Directors

ft. Faustina Ortiz & Alan Hewitt

September 8, 2022

Episode 1

Letter to Actors

ft. Maria Gajdosik & Nicholas Haren

September 1, 2022

About the Host

Bailey Garland graduated from Illinois State University in 2021 with B.S. in Acting. While obtaining her first degree, Bailey re-encountered Christ through years of formation from the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary who served at the St. John Paul II Newman Center on her campus. Enflamed by the love of Christ and a growing devotion to St. Pope John Paul the II, Bailey began to use her creative gifts to spread the love of Jesus. Inspired by the former pope, she discovered a deep love for new evangelization, leading her to JPCatholic to pursue a degree in Communications Media. Her love for Christ and conversations about Him combined with her background in theatre, voice acting and public speaking, Bailey decided to accept the position as host for the JPCU podcast, Letter to Artists. She hopes that anyone who listens to the podcast finds a path to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus and thus, inspiration to use their gifts to impact culture for Christ.

Bailey also serves as the Director of Formation for Mission in the JPCU Student Life Team. She loves the JPCatholic community and is overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of her positions here. She encourages you to be not afraid. Accept the call to greatness, one small moment at a time. St. John Paul the II, pray for us.