{"podcast":{"title":"Roots and Branches of Lehi: The People and Stories of Our City","slug":"roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638","podcast_index_feed_id":7115638,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fd37ba38/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.workharding.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42382878/42382878-1747932899162-740568e4f9991.jpg","author":"Work Harding","episode_count":102,"summary":"🌳 Dive into Lehi's heart with Roots and Branches of Lehi. Join us for stories from those shaping our community, from city leaders to everyday heroes. Each episode explores Lehi's evolution, offering insights and celebrating our collective history. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new, these narratives deepen connections to our town. 🎙️ Subscribe for inspiring stories and expert insights every week!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T00:19:02.485741+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638"},"episode":{"title":"Inside Lehi’s Community Theater: How Local Arts Come to Life","slug":"inside-lehi-s-community-theater-how-local-arts-come-to-life","published_at":"2026-02-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638/inside-lehi-s-community-theater-how-local-arts-come-to-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rootsandbranchesoflehi/episodes/Inside-Lehis-Community-Theater-How-Local-Arts-Come-to-Life-e3ekvl8","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fd37ba38/podcast/play/115031144/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F417483931-44100-2-a28a477ae6f3a.mp3","summary":"Creating Art, Building Belonging | Kurt Elison on Community Theater & the Lehi Arts Council | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast What role do the arts play in shaping a community’s identity? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Kurt Elison, president of the Lehi Arts Council, to explore how creativity, collaboration, and community support come together to enrich life in Lehi. From growing up in an arts-centered family to leading one of the city’s most dynamic cultural organizations, Kurt shares the path that led him to serve Lehi’s creative community. Kurt offers an inside look at the wide range of programs supported by the Lehi Arts Council—from visual arts and music to the uniquely intimate experience of local theater. He explains what goes into producing a show, including funding, technical requirements, marketing, and volunteer coordination, and why community involvement is essential to keeping the arts accessible and thriving. The conversation also looks ahead to the future of Lehi Arts, highlighting opportunities for growth, collaboration, and deeper community engagement. Thoughtful and passionate, Kurt’s perspective reminds us that the arts aren’t just entertainment—they’re a powerful way to connect neighbors, tell shared stories, and strengthen the cultural fabric of a city. 📌 Love hearing about the people and organizations shaping Lehi’s culture? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes celebrating community, creativity, and heart. 🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted. ⸻ ⏱ Key Moments in This Episode • 00:00 – Introduction to Roots and Branches of Lehi • 00:38 – Meet Kurt Elison: Longtime Lehi Resident • 01:06 – Kurt’s Professional Background • 01:30 – L…","meta_description":"Creating Art, Building Belonging | Kurt Elison on Community Theater & the Lehi Arts Council | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast What role do the arts…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2746,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638/episodes/inside-lehi-s-community-theater-how-local-arts-come-to-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roots-and-branches-of-lehi-the-people-and-stories-of-our-city-7115638/inside-lehi-s-community-theater-how-local-arts-come-to-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}