Jonathan Ogden | Substack

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real talk: creating from authenticity

Join me for a cup of tea and a rambling chat about my creative process

Mar 20 • Jonathan Ogden

Recent posts

A song to my inner child

Mar 1 • Jonathan Ogden

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It Cannot Always Be Night

Making peace with NIGHT so I can welcome DAY.

Feb 16 • Jonathan Ogden

What if life is much more beautiful and infinite?

Feb 2 • Jonathan Ogden

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I'm Tired of Marketing Myself

The lament of an artist trying to make art for a world that wants content

Jan 7 • Jonathan Ogden

Again And Again

A song about depending on the love of God, for the Y2K skater kids.

Jan 1 • Jonathan Ogden

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Jonathan Ogden

Jonathan Ogden

Sharing songs, and thoughts on life, faith and the experience of being an artist drawn to making beautiful things.

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Songs

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What if life is much more beautiful and infinite?

Feb 2 • Jonathan Ogden

3:58

Again And Again

A song about depending on the love of God, for the Y2K skater kids.

Jan 1 • Jonathan Ogden

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A song about running life's race

Dec 1, 2025 • Jonathan Ogden

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Through the season's hues, you'll pull me through

Nov 3, 2025 • Jonathan Ogden

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