The Power of Art & Beauty to Evangelize with Chris Lewis from Baritus Catholic

What if the secret to inspiring faith and building deeper connections online lies not in technology—but in timeless beauty?

In the latest episode of The Engaged Parish podcast, we sit down with renowned Catholic artist Chris Lewis, founder of Baritus Catholic, to uncover how art and beauty can be powerful tools for evangelization—even in the digital age.

Chris has dedicated his career to creating sacred art that not only captivates the eye but also stirs the soul. In this fascinating conversation, he shares how beauty has the power to draw people into a closer relationship with God and how parishes, schools, and ministries can reflect that same transformative beauty in their online presence.

What You'll Discover in This Episode

• Art as a bridge to faith: Chris explains how sacred art fosters meaningful connections and builds a sense of the sacred in unexpected places, including your parish website.
• Beauty meets evangelization: Learn practical tips for incorporating elements of beauty into your online presence to better engage your community and share the Gospel.
• Learn Chris's creative process: Learn about the principles and inspiration behind Chris's work and how they can guide you in how you share your parish's story online.

Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, this episode is sure to give you a better appreciation for the role of beauty and sacred art in evangelization. Perhaps it'll even provide you with that little spark of genius to help you elevate your parish, school, or ministry's online presence in a fresh, bold, and exciting new way.

Tune in now and share in the comments what inspiration you took away from this episode and how you plan to incorporate what you learned into your online presence!