R. Christopher Teichler, Composer

2025 marked the 50th Anniversary of the American classic film Jaws. The Anniversary was marked by a re-release in theaters, with minor adjustments to the audio (perhaps restoration of the film prints as well?). I share my thoughts on…

As someone who quite literally grew up with Star Wars, I was delighted to learn that Episode III Revenge of the Sith would be making a 20 year anniversary return to the big screen. Of course, I've seen it many…

It was after hearing the John Williams score for the Spielberg film HOOK that I decided to try composing. Even though it's not my favorite film score (or even my favorite Williams score) it will always have a special place…

This episode is very different from recent episodes! Guest Ryan Lennon joins me to talk about religious “deconstruction,” a term that has been bouncing around recently in evangelical circles. What is deconstruction? Is it a good thing? Why is it…

I'm back after a hiatus! In this first episode back I wanted to share a bit about my favorite film score, and why it is my favorite. But before that, I need to unveil my “Mt. Rushmore” of film composers…

Philosopher and author Dr. Travis Dickinson joins me to talk about his new book Logic and the Way of Jesus. Are faith and reason complementary? What does it mean to think critically? Is it dangerous to doubt your faith…

In this episode I talk to my old friend Chris O'Hara about the news of John Williams stepping away from film music. Chris and I went to junior high and high school together, and we've always shared a mutual admiration…

This episode I am joined by PhD philosophy of religion student Nathan Montgomery. Nathan and I met several years ago in Texas, and have enjoyed talking about various subjects over the years. We have a mutual interest in the intersection…

In this episode, I talk about one of my newest works for concert band, Hope and a New Dawn (Grade 3/3.5). I discuss the long road it took to writing this piece, and share some thoughts in my decision-making when…

In this third episode, I have my first guest! Dr. Mark Janzen joins me to talk about archaeology and christianity. Dr. Janzen is a published author, professor, and archaeologist (but, as he has reminded me several times, no fedora or…