The place where we talk about art, faith and caring for your creative soul. This is the podcast for all of us makers, dreamers, and ones created to create who are ready to let go of striving and discover the joy and freedom of creating with Jesus.
Abiding Creatives
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The place where we talk about art, faith and caring for your creative soul. This is the podcast for all of us makers, dreamers, and ones created to create who are ready to let go of striving and discover the joy and freedom of creating with Jesus.
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9/16/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 6, 2026
Sharing your creative work without social media
<p>In Season 2, Episode 13, we’re talking to Sarah Steele about sharing your creative work within your local community.</p><p>We had such an inspiring conversation about breaking free from the creative traps of social media and how to bring your unique gifts into the world around you to bring joy and blessing to others. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarah Steele</a> is an author, artist, musician and village poet with so much wisdom to offer about building in-person creative community. I’m so excited for all you’ll receive from this episode.</p><p><strong>So in this episode we’re exploring:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How to find unique ways to share your creative work in your local context.</p></li><li><p>The special power of sharing your art in-person you can’t experience online.</p></li><li><p>Why focusing on the one instead of the crowd will transform your creativity.</p></li></ul><p>I hope this episode inspires you to shift your mindset on how you share your creative work so that it leads to deeper, more satisfying connections.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources to explore:</strong></p><p>Explore Sarah’s creative work: <a href="https://bysarahsteele.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bysarahsteele.com/</a></p><p>Read <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sarah Steele</a>’s Substack (The Village Poet)</p><p>Purchase Sarah’s poetry memoir <a href="https://bysarahsteele.com/an-ocean-without/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">An Ocean Without</a></p><p>Explore Sarah’s <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BySarahSteele" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Etsy shop</a></p>
April 22, 2026
Abiding & creating in community
<p>In Season 2, Episode 12, we’re talking to filmmaker David Russo about abiding and creative community.</p><p>We had such a fun conversation about cultivating your inner world, making room for the Spirit in your creative practice, and the difference between creating in isolation versus community. David is the founder of <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Abiding Practice</a> and brings so much insight into spiritual formation for creatives. I’m so excited for all you’ll receive from this episode.</p><p><strong>So in this episode we’re exploring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>I hope this episode encourages you to become more open to the Spirit guiding your art and lean deeper into creative community.</p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.abidingpractice.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Abiding Practice</a>.</p><p>Explore <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Abiding Practice</a> on Substack.</p><p>Watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AbidingPractice" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>AP’s latest short films</strong></a> on Youtube.</p><p>Say hi on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abidingpractice/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@abidingpractice</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to be a guest on the podcast?</p><p>I’m so eager to chat with creatives who are learning to create with Jesus and share their stories with you all. If you or someone you know may be interested, <a href="https://forms.gle/mQAigV8YNmHzaCL97" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">please fill out this form</a> and I’ll reach out if it seems we’re a good fit. </p><p><br></p><p>Dive deeper:</p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://abidingcreatives.substack.com/">Abiding Creatives Substack</a></p><p>Learn more about creative abiding: <a href="https://desertsblooming.com/products/the-abiding-creative-workbook">The Abiding Creatives Workbook </a></p>
April 8, 2026
What God thinks of your creativity
<p><strong>In Season 2, Episode 11, we’re talking to artist Zemeira Walker about art and theology.</strong></p><p>We had such an inspiring conversation about the theology of art, creating as a way of healing, and building community through creativity. Zemeira has such a unique perspective, and I’m so excited for all you’ll receive from this episode.</p><p>So in this episode we’re exploring:</p><ul><li><p>Why Christians struggle to make “Christian” art and what to make instead.</p></li><li><p>The power of creating from joy in a world that glorifies anger.</p></li><li><p>How to turn to creative movements in church history to find inspiration for your art.</p></li></ul><p>I hope this episode inspires you to dive deeper into understanding God’s vision for creativity and how he’s calling you to participate in </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources to explore:</strong></p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.upsidedown.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Upside Down Coffee</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310129729/?bestFormat=true&k=rembrandt%20is%20in%20the%20wind&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_14_de&crid=3RFUTL77BZY0T&sprefix=rembrant%20is%20in" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Rebrandt is in the Wind</strong></a><strong> </strong>by Russ Ramsey</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Faith-Theology-Makoto-Fujimura/dp/0300254148" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Art and Faith</strong></a> by Makoto Fujimura</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Aesthetics-Gesa-Elsbeth-Thiessen/dp/0802828884/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QTLJCG11J8N1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YHlKKms6MtRJs0-5cSbaYLCPMb3xKTMgmzI6ckpPa7q_RFapOe7GtfIBQBMWtSszKdy1zBIHpdHXbLks4a48tw.Phe8GoWPYeS7Y1MPVWKQO8V1DHCbUPz92zHo6XeCHtE&dib_tag=se&keywords=theological+aesthetics+jess&qid=1775596843&s=books&sprefix=theological+aesthetics+jess%2Cstripbooks%2C174&sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Theological Aesthetics</strong></a> by Gesa Elsbeth Thiessen</p><p><a href="https://itia.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/activities/transept/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Transcept</strong></a> by University of St. Andrews</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Bentley-Hart/author/B001JRTRC0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1775597388&sr=1-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=cb3aa2f1-c93d-455b-9065-2d7676294990" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>Books by David Bentley Hart</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to be a guest on the podcast?</strong></p><p>I’m so eager to chat with creatives who are learning to create with Jesus and share their stories with you all. If you or someone you know may be interested, <a href="https://forms.gle/mQAigV8YNmHzaCL97" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">please fill out this form</a> and I’ll reach out if it seems we’re a good fit. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://abidingcreatives.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Abiding Creatives Substack</a></p><p>Learn more about creative abiding: <a href="https://desertsblooming.com/products/the-abiding-creative-workbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Abiding Creatives Workbook </a></p>
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