Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast

About Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast

Called to Create is a podcast where your desire to create will be supported and celebrated through interviews with inspiring Latter-day Saint creators who are passionate about their craft and share helpful, real-life experiences that will guide you on your creative journey. Look for new episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Publisher

LDSPMA

Category

arts · education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Feb 2021

Latest episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

117 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Heather Preece: Autism, Motherhood, Faith, and Finding Peace

   Host Cassidy Beck welcomes Heather Preece—wife, mother, school counselor, and psychology adjunct professor—who writes about motherhood, disability, mental health, faith, and finding peace when life doesn’t go as planned. Heather shares how a nudge to submit a personal essay launched her vulnerable storytelling, despite insecurity and fear of judgment, and how reader connection keeps her going. She discusses parenting three autistic boys, including a medically complex youngest child, emphasizi...

2. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Steve VanWagenen - Sharing the Gospel with Legos

   Steve VanWagenen shares his perspective on finding and sharing gospel truths through unexpected sources. For those that want to contact Steve directly, or purchase any of his books -- CreativeApplicationsLLC@gmail.com Information about his custom illustration work -- www.IllustrateMyIdea.com Learning more about his published books: -- Brick of Mormon Stories - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K3HWGWY -- The Brick of Mormon Church History - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996767010 -- If You ...

3. 

   20 May 2026

   Vanessa Thurgood: Finding Light in the Messy Middle

   Welcome back to Called to Create! In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, we sit down with fantasy author, creativity mentor, and 2025 Praiseworthy Award winner Vanessa Thurgood to talk about creativity, faith, storytelling, motherhood, and learning to trust God through unexpected life pivots. Vanessa shares how she never intended to become a writer. From growing up around horses in Rexburg, Idaho, to pursuing photography and agricultural business, her creative journey took many...

Who has been a guest on Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alisha Coakley
• Scott Brandley
• Eva Timothy
• Mallory Everton
• Michael D House

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

121,194

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

85

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