Breathe: Faith and Creativity Podcast

This week... We chat with Carmen Gray...teacher, master reiki practitioner, published author, and thinker. We're bringing Austin, TX to Cali!!! Guest Socials: Instagram What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show...

This week... We chat with lead singer/guitarist and founder of the heavy metal band Blakenstein. Kevin and Blake talk about witchcraft, transformation, and God's continued work in the heavy metal scene through Blakenstein. Guest Socials: Facebook Group Page What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, gu...

This week... Derrick performs a short Spoken Word set, after not having performed in more than a year and a half because of the pandemic lockdown. What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported....

This week... We continue our conversation with Cecille Basila, LMFT and Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Cecille and Chris talk about depression, anxiety, and trauma and ways to cope, deal, and heal from these areas of our lives. The conversation is honest, direct, and encouraging. Guest Socials: Website What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You&...

This week... We chat with Entrepreneur, Author, and Communication Coach Karen Brown Tyson We discuss writing, public speaking, and her new book. Guest Socials: Website Instagram What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this s...

This week... We chat with Cecille Basila, LMFT and Industrial-Organizational Psychologist Cecille and Chris talk about depression, anxiety, and trauma and ways to cope, deal, and heal from these areas of our lives. The conversation is honest, direct, and encouraging. Guest Socials: Website What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access t...

This week... We get moving with fitness coach and instructor Melanie Neat Smuck. Melanie is a coach at Crank It Up: Cycle Row Strength Kickboxing and is an instructor at The Billy Blanks Virtual World Training Center. We chat about the importance of movement, belief, and evolving in life. Guest Socials: Instagram Podcast What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the...

This week... We get moving with fitness coach and instructor Melanie Neat Smuck. Melanie is a coach at Crank It Up: Cycle Row Strength Kickboxing and is an instructor at The Billy Blanks Virtual World Training Center. We chat about the importance of movement, belief, and evolving in life. Guest Socials: Facebook Email: melanie@taibo.com What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon...

This week... We converse with Helen Garcia, founder of "Who You Needed" Podcast. We get into an intimate conversation about her journey toward overcoming mental health issues, the joy and challenges that come with being a woman of color in the podcasting space, and how her faith in God has helped her to persevere. Guest Socials: Instagram Website What are you waiting for? Please consider...

This week... We chat with Dr. Arnel Calvario, founder of Kaba Modern , president of Culture Shock International , and doctor of Occupational Therapy . We talk about the power of and finding affirmation through dance, as well as, the struggle to come out as a gay man later in life. Guest Socials: Instagram Twitter Facebook What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of th...

This week... Kevin talks about his preferred USB Mic and shares easy breathing techniques to help alleviate anxiety. What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/derr...

This week... We converse with Michelle Buck, lead pastor of The Branch in Long Beach, CA. We talk about empowerment, emotional health, and leading the church through a pandemic. Guest Socials: Instagram Website What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $...

This week... Derrick talks about the recent horrific events of Atlanta. We use this moment to begin (or further) the conversation of race relations in America and provide reflective healing thoughts for moving forward. What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations...

This week... We chat with author, professor, spoken word artist Mike the Poet. We discuss his passion for the city of L.A. while diving into the art of storytelling. Mike also shares the importance of community and how community fostered the right space for his latest book, "Letters to My City". Guest Socials: Instagram Twitter Purchase "Letter to My City" What are you waiting...

This week... We chat with creative maker Carrie Joy Pascual. We discuss passion, art, and her handmade vintage photo greeting cards company, Heart Strokes. Guest Socials: Instagram Etsy Shop What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long...

This week... We sit down with Matt Kladnik, lead pastor of Vintage Faith Culver City. We chat about the big pivot churches are having to make post-pandemic. We also talk about the new coffee shop venture that co-host Derrick is a part of. And we discuss ways the church can truly be Good News beyond the Sunday Service. Guest Socials: Instagram Website Love the City Thrift Store Instagram Vintage Co...

This week... We converse with Ramon Mayo about his new book, "Reclaiming Diversity: Destroying the Myth of the White Man's Religion" and we unpack the origins of the Christian faith the predates the American church. We also discuss the writing process, finding inspiration during writer's block, and service to the community. Guest Socials: Twitter Website What are you waiting fo...

This week... We introduce a series of bonus episodes. Our co-hosts will share quick tips centered around various traits in their respective fields. In this first bonus episode, Derrick shares 3 tips on how to get over the dreaded writer’s block. What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the fu...

This week... We chat with the famous Rita Wilde and CW West of KLOS (95.5 FM) fame. We talk about music, faith, and living out your passion. Guest Socials: Instagram Website What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show...

This week... We catch up and chat with Megan Lyman, the founder and CEO of California-based CBD company, Cannibabe. The company is dedicated to creating high quality products made with ingredients your body craves. We talk about health, living a life of passion, and the journey of promoting, educating, and publicizing the medical benefits of using cannabidiol (CBD) on a daily basis. Guest Socials:...

This week... We chat with comedian and producer, Todd Doram. We discuss living out your faith in the world of comedy, racial injustice, and police brutality. Guest Socials: Instagram Website What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long...

This week... We connect with San Diego based Christian Comic Book Creator and Urban Farmer Mario DeMatteo. We chat about perseverance, comics, and urban farming. Mario also dives deep into a discussion about a swimming accident that left him paralyzed, confined to a wheelchair, but finding his purpose through suffering. Guest Socials: Instagram Website What are you waiting for? Please consider bec...

This week... We chat with Los Angeles based spoken word artist Alexandria Espinoza. We talk writing, navigating motherhood, faith, and recovering from COVID-19. Guest Socials: Instagram Website What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a lo...

This week... We sit down with artist, writer, musician, and teacher Emma Gazley. We discuss staying inspired in the COVID era, the roots of her creative journey, and the power of human connections. It's emotionally powerful. Guest Socials: Instagram Facebook Emma. Gallery Love the City Thrift Store What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll...

This week... We officially launch Season 2 of our Podcast. We're excited to announce the addition of two co-hosts for the season and we're ready to explore more stories that capture the intersection between faith and creativity. What are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of...