In Season 2, Episode 2, we’re talking about how creativity offers us a way to know the heart of God.One of the most important parts of our journey in following Jesus is growing in our knowledge of who God is. While in the West, we tend to think of knowledge as engaging our minds, this isn’t the only way we can know God. In fact, creativity invites us into knowing him through our hearts and bodies, and can teach us so much about the nature, values and character of God.So in this episode we’re exploring:The different ways we gain knowledge of God.What creativity can reveal to us about God’s heart and our purpose.How God invites us to use our creative gifts to help others know him.After listening, try reflecting on these questions:Which pathway of knowledge, the mind, body or heart, comes most naturally to you in knowing God?How has creating helped you grow in your understanding of God and yourself?How might Jesus be inviting you to use your creativity to help others know him?I hope this episode inspires you to get curious about how you’ve come to know God and the role creativity plays in growing closer to him.Dive deeper:Join our Substack communityThe Abiding Creative workbook
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Creativity is for: An altar of encounter
In Season 2, Episode 2, we’re talking about how to actually start encountering God through your creative practice.You may hear me and others talk about connecting with God through creativity and it sounds like a great idea, but there’s this gap between the idea of it and making it something you personally experience. Something I’ve found helpful is learning about altars and how our creative practice can become an altar of encounter with the Lord.So in this episode we’re exploring:What actually is spiritual formation.How God shapes us through our creative work.The transformation I’ve seen in my soul as I create with Jesus.I hope this episode inspires you to keep exploring how the projects and creative practices Jesus is drawing you into may also be the way he’s refining and healing you.Dive deeper:Join our Substack communityThe Abiding Creative WorkbookKeywords: altars, creativity, consecration, commitment, spiritual purpose, creative work
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Creativity is for your spiritual formation
In season 2, we’re talking about the connection between creativity and spiritual formation.So in this episode we’re exploring:What actually is spiritual formation.How God shapes us through our creative work.The transformation I’ve seen in my soul as I create with Jesus.After listening, try reflecting on these questions:What does spiritual formation mean to you?How has God used your experiences and maybe even your creative work to shape your heart?How might Jesus be inviting you to allow him to transform you through your creative work?I hope this episode inspires you to keep exploring how the projects and creative practices Jesus is drawing you into may also be the way he’s refining and healing you.Want to dive deeper?Join our Substack communityThe Abiding Creative Workbook
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Abiding Creatives Season 1, Episode 8: Called to the abiding creative life
In episode 8 we’re talking about the abiding creative life.In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about what it looks like to be an abiding creative. I’m going to share about the importance of caring for your creative soul and some of the practical steps I’ve taken to consistently create from this space of abiding in Jesus.In this episode we’re exploring:How you live impacts what you create.What are some ways Jesus calls us to create.How caring for your creative soul transforms your creativity.After listening, try reflecting on these questions:What does it mean to you to be an abiding creative?What do you know deep down you need in order to flourish in your creativity?How might Jesus be inviting you to care for your creative soul in this season?I hope this episode inspires you to start to consider what rhythms and steps you might be sensing the Lord inviting you to take to become an abiding creative.Want to dive deeper?Join our Substack communityThe Abiding Creative WorkbookCreative Clarity Sessions
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Abiding Creatives Season 1, Episode 7: So you’ve hit a creative block
In episode 7 we’re talking about creative blocks.We’re going to talk about what to do when you hit a creative block and how it may actually be an invitation to deeper healing and greater creativity. I’m going to share about the kinds of blocks we often face as creatives and what we can do to actually work through them while abiding in Jesus.So in this episode we’re exploring:What’s really underneath our creative blocks.How Jesus wants to speak to us through them.The practical spiritual steps we can take when we hit a block.After listening, try reflecting on these questions:Where are you feeling blocked in your creative work right now?What’s your typical response to creative blocks?How might Jesus be inviting you to bring this creative block to him?I hope this episode inspires you to see your creative blocks in a new light and encourages you to bring them to Jesus for your transformation.Want to dive deeper?Join our Substack community and get:🕊️ Prompts, practices and resources to care for your creative soul🌱 Friendships with like-minded creatives for encouragement + accountability🎙️ Opportunities to share your story and showcase your creative work
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