As a singer-songwriter, storytelling is my telos. I’m called to be a resonating force, practicing cultural subversion for the kingdom - an often isolating endeavor. Ekstasis magazine, in all its aesthetic splendor, rich dialogue, and provoking questions, breaks the isolation. I recognize voices like mine, echoes of truth tellers reaching out in all directions. In Ekstasis, I know I’m not alone in this narrative mission, and for that, I couldn’t be more grateful.

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Jessie Lee Thetford