{"id":220105,"date":"2021-11-04T09:29:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T09:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/meet-the-wonderful-world-of-benjamin-cello-and-bens-conversion-story\/"},"modified":"2023-02-19T20:03:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T20:03:31","slug":"meet-the-wonderful-world-of-benjamin-cello-and-bens-conversion-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcatholics.com\/meet-the-wonderful-world-of-benjamin-cello-and-bens-conversion-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello, and Ben&#8217;s conversion story!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet the Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello, and Ben&#039;s conversion story!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X39aSr06riY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Wolaver plays the role of Benjamin Cello and is a cellist, writer, actor, and teacher. He shares the genesis of &#8216;Benjamin Cello&#8217; as an incredible family creation. We chat about the idea of the &#8216;baptised imagination&#8217;, and how CS Lewis inspired their creativity. Then he shares his conversion to Catholicism, from the basilica of Rome to an inspiring family moment that changed everything. <\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/benjamincello.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/benjamincello.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ABOUT BENJAMIN WOLAVER<br \/>\nHe studied cello at the Juilliard School from eleven to thirteen before touring professionally as a member of the Annie Moses Band. Benjamin earned his B.A. in English Literature at the University of London where he won the Academic Achievement Award. As a member of the Annie Moses Band, he has performed on stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, toured abroad in Europe, and released chart-topping albums, including an Emmy-nominated PBS special. Benjamin teaches aesthetics and theology at the Conservatory of Annie Moses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello\u201d is a whimsical show that welcomes children to \u201cthe Land of the Baptized Imagination,\u201d presenting families with timeless songs, lessons of faith and Scripture, and a creative and adventurous storyline that keeps children engaged.  Now in its second season, families can expect the same intelligent character development and high-quality musical presentation of Season One now with fresh storylines, new musical pieces, and an array of Biblical themes.   <\/p>\n<p>Episode 28 of SmartCatholics Mastermind<br \/>\nA live series to meet the minds and hearts of Catholic creators and speakers. They devote their time and talent to mastering their vocation, so that you can live a fuller life faster! The world needs who you are. <\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your one friend you think would really like to see it. 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He shares the genesis of &#8216;Benjamin Cello&#8217; as an incredible family creation. We chat about the idea of the &#8216;baptised imagination&#8217;, and how CS Lewis inspired their creativity. Then he shares his conversion to Catholicism, from the basilica of Rome to an inspiring family moment that changed everything. <\/p>\n<p>Website: https:\/\/benjamincello.com<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT BENJAMIN WOLAVER<br \/>\nHe studied cello at the Juilliard School from eleven to thirteen before touring professionally as a member of the Annie Moses Band. Benjamin earned his B.A. in English Literature at the University of London where he won the Academic Achievement Award. As a member of the Annie Moses Band, he has performed on stages as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, toured abroad in Europe, and released chart-topping albums, including an Emmy-nominated PBS special. Benjamin teaches aesthetics and theology at the Conservatory of Annie Moses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello\u201d is a whimsical show that welcomes children to \u201cthe Land of the Baptized Imagination,\u201d presenting families with timeless songs, lessons of faith and Scripture, and a creative and adventurous storyline that keeps children engaged.  Now in its second season, families can expect the same intelligent character development and high-quality musical presentation of Season One now with fresh storylines, new musical pieces, and an array of Biblical themes.   <\/p>\n<p>Episode 28 of SmartCatholics Mastermind<br \/>\nA live series to meet the minds and hearts of Catholic creators and speakers. They devote their time and talent to mastering their vocation, so that you can live a fuller life faster! The world needs who you are. <\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your one friend you think would really like to see it. 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